New 2021 Cars To Save Up For and Buy
Keeping my ear to the ground and spying on what new cars are coming to Australia next year has revealed a decent line-up of cars that should peak interest, grab the attention and generally convince a new-car buyer to hold off their purchasing till one of these arrives. Let’s get straight down to business and take a look together:
Audi RS Q8 2021
A new Audi RS Q8 is coming in October boasting a whopping 441 kW and 800 Nm. Hot performance is matched by AWD grip, and the interior is high-spec and gorgeous. Being a luxury-performance SUV from Audi, the price will be in excess of $200k.
Audi A3 2021
Audi also will offer the new A3 Hatch alongside a new A3 Sedan. These two small cars will have all the latest gadgets, and will be powered by an excellent 1.4-litre TFSI turbo-petrol engine. The 4-cylinder is good for 110 kW and 250 Nm. Linked to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic, the new car will be zippy and very efficient. The A3 line-up wouldn’t be complete without the S3, and in 2021 we will see the new S3 Hatch and Sedan boasting a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 228 kW, 400 Nm and AWD: Excitement!
BMW 4 Series 2021
BMW gets a new 4 Series next year. The car’s styling is gorgeous, while the interior features nice materials and new, better technology. The base model 420i is good for 135 kW of power and 300 Nm of torque. The 430i packs a healthy 190 kW and 400 Nm. And the M440i xDrive uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline 6-cylinder petrol engine with 285 kW of power and a very strong 500 Nm of torque. All this power is put down via an eight-speed automatic and AWD.
Fiat 500 EV 2021
A brand new and cute Fiat 500 EV will potentially make it to our shores in 2021. Powering the wee Fiat 500 is a 42 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that gives the car a 320km – 400 km range. This might be the perfect little urban runabout, with premium style and fun being at the forefront of the car’s design.
Ford Escape 2021
Ford boasts the entry of the new Ford Escape which can also be had as a PHEV model. The new Escape is really nice, practical and good to look at. It’s a comfy SUV with plenty of grunt and excellent fuel efficiency. The standard engine is the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder that produces 183 kW and 387 Nm through an excellent eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine is available throughout the range and can be had in FWD or AWD modes. The 2021 Ford Escape PHEV uses a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine linked with an electric motor and a 14.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. The combined output is 167 kW. The Escape PHEV is good (it needs to be) and goes up against the successful Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV as well as the new Volvo XC40 hybrid.
Genesis G80 2021
If you’re on the lookout for a new luxury sedan, then hang about for the latest Hyundai Genesis G80. This is quite a car with all the jaw-dropping looks to rival a Beemer 7 Series or Mercedes S-Class. A 2.5-litre turbo or 3.5-litre turbo petrol are the options, and both can be linked to RWD or AWD options. Smooth, quiet performance is likely to be matched with excellent reliability. The recent J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study looked at any problems experienced by owners of 3-year-old vehicles, and they found that the 2020 Genesis G80 was named the most dependable midsize premium car with the lowest rate of reported problems over time.
Great Wall Ute
A new Great Wall Ute has just become available, and it’s a nice package. The range consists of the Cannon, the Cannon-L and the range-topping Cannon-X. The new Great Wall Ute will come with the strong new 2.0-litre turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine producing 120 kW of power and 400 Nm of torque. It will be offered with a choice of a six-speed manual or a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission, and it will also be able to pull a braked trailer of 2250 kg. This is similar in size to a Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara or Toyota Hilux, except it will be cheaper to buy.
Hyundai Sonata 2021
We’ve got the classy looking new Hyundai Sonata Sedan. This has to be arguably the best looking mid-to-large sedan on the market. N-Line Sonatas are particularly good-looking and boast 19-inch alloy wheels, a boot-lid spoiler, unique bumpers, blacked out accents, a quad-tipped exhaust and a rear diffuser. The N-Line isn’t short on power either, with the new 213 kW/422 Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol more than capable of dancing a jig. It’s also mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which can see the car through to 100 km/h from a standstill in a mere 5.3 seconds.
Hyundai Pallisade 2021
Hyundai’s new seven-seater Pallisade looks immense – which it is. This is a large luxury SUV with all the comfort of an S-Class. In Australia, we will get a petrol and a diesel option – which is excellent. The 3.8-litre V6 petrol is up for 217 kW of power and 355 Nm of torque. It’s mated to a very smooth eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2.2-litre turbo-diesel makes 147 kW and 440 Nm via its eight-speed automatic and AWD set-up. Diesel Pallisades are very efficient for such a big bruising SUV, and both engines are really good towing units.
Hyundai Tucson 2021
Hyundai also boast the arrival of the new Tucson with its nice streamlined looks. The Tucson has proven pretty popular in Australia, so with the new base engine a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol, a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel unit the options for power, the new medium comfortable SUV is set to build on current success story.
Hyundai iMax vans are very good and there will be a new one of these available by the end of 2021.
Kia Carnival 2021
Soon, you will be able to get into a new Kia Carnival, and with seven, eight or 11 seat configurations, this is a comfy and practical people mover. The new Carnival has to be one of the spunkiest looking people movers on the market; in a market which has seen the Honda Odyssey having the better styling over recent times. The new Carnival has it all: luxury, comfort, technology, safety; it’s all there.
LDV T60 Ute 2021
A new LDV T60 will grace our roads next year. This is a good-looking, hard-working ute with good mechanicals, decent output and nice comfort and tech. It will come with the rugged turbo-diesel, which offers 120 kW and 375 Nm, ensuring frugal, dependable transport. The T60 has some pretty funky styling, boasting a seriously big grille, slim-line head lights, and a front DRL that runs the width of the ute.
Mercedes Benz S-Class 2021
An all-new Mercedes Benz S-Class is on the horizon. Expect the best and nothing less.
Mitsubishi Outlander 2021
Awards for most futuristic car might be going to the brand new 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander. The range-topping Outlander PHEV is expected to feature a larger battery than the current plug-in hybrid model, while the other engines are likely to be new, also.
Nissan X-Trail 2021
I’ve always been a fan of the X-Trail’s ability in all areas, and now the new Nissan X-Trail is upon us with a design that has been pleasantly tweaked, and offering more technology in the classy package. Inside the new model, it’s packed with a new infotainment system with a 10.8-inch colour head-up display, a 12.3-inch digital dashboard, and a 9.0-inch touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay is included, along with wireless phone charging. Nissan will also offer a full ProPilot suite of active safety assists on this model that will make this one of the safest in its class. The AWD system packs a new electro-hydraulic clutch, which is designed to more accurately and quickly shuffle the power load around the wheels when slippage is detected.
Renault Captur 2021
Renault’s classy small Captur SUV is worth the wait. Power will come from a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine that is mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Output is rated at 117 kW of power and there is a healthy 260 Nm of torque. Practicality and comfort is good inside a new Captur, which has a two-tier boot that holds up to 536 litres of luggage, and the split/folding rear seats can also be slid forward and back as needed.
Skoda Octavia 2021
A sleek new Skoda Octavia impresses with its low-slung lines available in sedan or wagon styling. I personally love the shape of the wagon, with its long roofline and nicely filled out haunches. The Skoda Ocatvia RS will be powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine making 180 kW and 370 Nm. A locking front differential and dual-clutch transmission will be standard. An efficient 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol four will likely run the rest of the Octavias. Skoda Octavias have always been at the forefront of space and practicality.
Subaru Outback 2021
A brand new Subaru Outback is coming! This is a brilliant SUV/Wagon built for tackling the rough as well as the smooth. The five-seater sits on a new modular Subaru Global Platform that is stiffer, boosting handling prowess and safety credentials. The exterior styling looks good, while the cabin is new and stylish. An 11.6-inch portrait-oriented centre touchscreen looks and functions really nicely. So, there’s a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated Boxer petrol engine that hauls nice and smooth and will be standard across the range. Also, a new 2.4-litre turbo unit with 190 kW of power replaces the six-cylinder option. This is a swift runner with great handling. All models will be offered with the symmetrical AWD system, and they’ll use a CVT with eight stepped ratios.
Subaru Levorg 2021
A new Subaru Levorg is also about to run out on stage. To start with, the Subaru Levorg will be powered exclusively by a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine with 130 kW of power between 5200 and 5600 rpm, and 300 Nm of torque between 1600 and 3600 rpm. All-wheel drive is, of course, standard, as is a CVT. A punchier big Turbo model will, no doubt, become available later on.
Toyota Kluger 2021
The new Toyota Kluger looks really good for the buyer looking to upgrade their old SUV. An electrified version of this comfy and stylish seven-seat SUV will make the running costs even better. The new Kluger hybrid blends a 2.5-litre petrol engine with two electric motors and a compact battery, delivering a maximum 179 kW output to the capable AWD system. If you’re after petrol alone, then the 3.5-litre V6 offers a throaty 218 kW and strong performance. FWD or AWD options are available, both of which run with a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission. Drive one of these, and you can see why so many people like-and-buy Klugers.
Volkswagen Golf 2021
Volkswagen has their popular new Golf on sale soon; and a new Golf always looks nice parked up the driveway.
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I am looking for a small, safe, efficient, EV if possible, car. I do 1000 kms/week. Needs good clearance . I live on steep, wet country.
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