10 Excellent New Cars Coming In 2022

 

        As we enter 2022, we have already had a good look at what cars we can expect and, with a broad variety ranging from affordable superminis to the latest generation performance cars, the list certainly looks to promise a very exciting year ahead.

        As battery technology improves, it's no surprise to see more and more electric cars with ever increasing ranges appearing on this list. Of course, SUVs will still be as popular as ever and arguably the most controversial new car of 2022 could be the Ferrari Purosangue SUV.

1. Citroen C5X

        The X in the new, upmarket Citroen C5 X is significant, because it hints at the firm’s ambition for the car, which is to blend attributes from several sectors, including hatchbacks and SUVs.

        Sure enough, the styling seems to reflect that, with elements of each in the design. It’s based on the same tech as the C5 Aircross SUV but it’s a more grown-up offering, with petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains and an all-new 12-inch HD infotainment touchscreen inside.

        The C5 X is also designed to offer a standard of luxury you might not expect given the relatively affordable price. 

2. Aston Martin DBX Coupé

        New Aston Martin boss Tobias Moers set out a plan for the brand recently that includes a new coupé version of the DBX SUV, potentially with plug-in hybrid power, and even a long-wheelbase variant. 

        We don’t know much about the DBX Coupé right now, but the interior and driving experience are likely to be very similar, but you’ll get a slightly more stylish body and a differently shaped boot. 

        It’s likely to appeal to customers who want a more sporty-looking model, but still need the practicality of an SUV. Longer-wheelbase models are popular in places like China and allow more rear legroom.

3. Cupra Born

        The Cupra Born is the first all-electric model from the fledgling sporty Spanish brand, and it’s coming in early 2022. 

        The Born will come with 45kWh, 58kWh and 77kWh battery options, giving a range of up to 335 miles in the flagship version. Performance improves as you move through the range as well; the fastest edition can go from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds, although all models are rear-wheel drive only for now.

        Rapid 125kW charging means you can top up from 10-80 per cent in just over half an hour. The suspension will be set up to offer a focused driving experience.

4. Aston Martin Vanquish Concept

        Aston Martin is planning a head-on rival for the Ferrari F8 Tributo and McLaren 720S supercars, and the Vanquish Vision concept shown at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show gives an idea of how it might look. 

        It proved that Aston Martin was working on a new car with a mid-engined layout, and we were told at the show that the project was about 85 per cent complete, meaning we should see the new model revealed fairly soon. It will be based on an aluminium structure and use a V8 engine that should deliver the kind of performance you’d expect of a mid-engined supercar. Design-wise, there’s a fair amount in common with the Valkyrie hypercar, another mid-engined model from Aston.

5. BMW 7 Series

        The next BMW 7 series is nearly here. It’s expected to arrive in 2022 and will take on the latest Mercedes S-Class in the luxury limousine market. Both hybrid and electric models are likely, although the latter is predicted to wear the i7 badge, serving up a range of around 300 miles, and featuring similar tech to the i4 electric car. Petrol-hybrid versions will be offered, whether that’s 48V mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid, as well as four-wheel drive. 

        This new 7 Series is likely to have an imposing look, plenty of performance and a focus on luxury and quality. A long-wheelbase version will offer extra legroom, and the cabin will get all the latest tech, including dual infotainment displays.

6. BMW iX1

        As with other i variants, the electric version of the X1 is likely to look very similar to the regular versions, but with the addition of some key electric-car elements, including a blanked-off grille. The iX1 could use tech from the iX3, offering up to 282bhp and a range of more than 200 miles. 

        In the iX3, a full charge using a home wallbox takes about seven and a half hours, which is likely to be similar in the smaller model, while a 150kW rapid charge to 80 per cent capacity is likely to take around half an hour.

7. BMW M2

        Not many cars will be as warmly welcomed by keen drivers in 2022 as the second-generation BMW M2. Featuring the same muscle-bound, two-door compact coupé template as the current car, the all-new version promises to be one of the most thrilling debuts of the year.

        Based on the recently released 2 series, the new M2 uses the same shortened platform as the larger 3 series saloon. This not only means it retains a traditional rear-wheel-drive layout, but it has also allowed engineers to squeeze the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six from the latest M3 under the bonnet.

8. BMW M3 Touring

        An M3 Touring has been on the wishlist for BMW enthusiasts for decades, and now it’s finally going to happen. The estate version of the popular performance car will sport all the same engineering as the saloon but in a more practical bodystyle. 

        We’ve seen spy shots of the car and it will feature the same large kidney grille as the M3 saloon and the M4. Behind this will sit a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine with 503bhp and 600Nm of torque, plus it will be available with a selectable four-wheel-drive system. 

9. BMW X1

        Given that th X1 is a big seller for BMW, the German brand isn’t taking any chances with the new, third-generation version. Second only to the X3 in terms of SUV success, the entry-level crossover represents big business. 

        The dashboard will feature the same infotainment and wraparound design as seen in the current 1 series. It’ll be based on a modified UKL2 platform, meaning a similar mix of petrol and diesel engines and the choice of front-wheel-drive or xDrive 4x4 transmissions. Also available will be a plug-in xDrive25e that uses a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine and rear-mounted electric motor. Expect an EV range of up to 40 miles. The hotly anticipated all-electric iX1 will arrive in 2023.

10. Audi Q6 e-tron

      Audi’s electrified charge continues with the Q6 e-tron, set to be its most advanced EV SUV yet. It sits on the same Premium Platform Electric architecture as the new second-generation Porsche Macan.

        Following in the tracks of the larger e-tron SUV, the Q4 e-tron and e-tron GT, the Q6 represents the next step in Audi’s plan to launch 20 new EVs in three years. It’s the brand’s most ambitious and technically advanced model yet, packing a similar 800V electrical architecture to the GT, which will allow ultra-rapid top-ups. No battery details have been revealed, but it’s believed that the car will offer a range in excess of 380 miles.