Porsche 911
Though it may not be a revolutionary advance in terms of styling over the old car, this is, in fact, the all-new Porsche 911. However, though its looks play quite close to those of the car it replaces, the mechanicals have been extensively overhauled. The engine has been updated, while the gearbox is all-new.
Inside, there’s little to tie the new 911 with the old one – pretty much everything is new, with a large central touchscreen now dominating the cabin. The buttons either side of the switchgear area have been brought up to date, too.
Aston Martin Valkyrie
Much like the Mercedes-AMG One, the Aston Martin Valkyrie is a shot at the very pinnacle of motoring development. It too uses a hybridised powertrain, with a 6.5-litre V12 engine linked to electric motors.
It’ll push out north of 1,000hp, yet it comes with windscreen wipers. All-carbon bodywork means it is exceptionally light too.
Mazda 3
The Mazda 3 looks every inch the modern family hatchback, but has one big advancement going for it that’s so far unique.
It’s called SCCI or Spark Controlled Compression Ignition, and it essentially gives most of the advantages of a petrol engine with diesel-like fuel economy. It’s a truly special unit, and one we can’t wait to try on the road.
Mini EV
It’s almost a crime this hasn’t been done yet – the perky and fun Mini was surely crying out for a proper electric version right from the start.
The electric Mini is likely to use a similar powertrain to the BMW i3, so expect good performance and decent range wrapped up in a bodyshell that’s the cutest of the cute.
Toyota Supra
There were murmurs of disappointment when it was announced that the successor to the iconic Toyota Supra would utilise BMW technology, but as we grow closer to the car’s release, it seems these concerns are quickly drifting away.
It’ll initially be powered by a straight-six engine, linked to the rear wheels via a ZF automatic gearbox. Though we’ve seen multiple camouflage cars, we’ll have to wait until the Detroit motor show to see just what the Supra looks like.
Jeep Wrangler
Jeep has officially beaten Land Rover to the punch with this one, releasing an updated, new-for-2019 version of its iconic Wrangler long before the Brits could manage to pull together a new Defender.
The little Jeep’s off-road prowess remains, as does its traditional rough-and-tumble image – it’s the only new car we can think of with a folding windscreen and removable doors.
Unfortunately, it’s not going to be a very good car in which to have an accident, earning a record-low one-star rating from Euro NCAP when tested recently.
