Cool Cars 2018

Cool Cars 2018: WITH BRAND-NEW car registrations falling in 2017 for the very first time in 6 years, as customer self-confidence takes a hit, car manufacturers are having to pull out all the stops to keep the wheels turning. For a lot of, that suggests technology and also a plethora of brand-new versions to try as well as attract customers right into display rooms.

The general trend is anticipated to be proceeded SUV-isation (even the Kia Picanto city car is obtaining a jacked-up crossover spin-off) along with considerable financial investment in electrical designs, evidence of which could be seen this week with the statement by VW that it had actually suspended sales of the Golf GTE plug-in hybrid, as manufacturing might not keep up with need. In November in 2014, sales of cars qualified for the federal government's plug-in car grant rose 53.7% versus the same month in 2016, from 2,482 to 3,814, versus a drop in overall car sales of 11.2%.

However 2018 won't be about the electrical change; we still have a lot of petrol and also diesel versions landing on these shores over the following One Year. Below are the hottest cars to watch out for this year.

Cool Cars 2018

JANUARY

Jaguar E-Pace

The F-Pace's baby brother signs up with the fastest-growing car segment and makes certain in order to help grow Jaguar's sales.

Kia Picanto X-Line

The little Picanto city car gets a crossover version.

Kia Stinger GT

Movie critics are raving about Kia's initial sports GT. Not unusual, given it's the brainchild of an engineer poached from BMW's M division.

Rolls-Royce Phantom

The manor house on wheels returns for an eighth generation. Cool down, Jeeves.

Seat Leon Cupra R

The most effective variation of Seat's Golf-derived hatchback boasts 306bhp and lines so sharp you'll require gloves to open the doors.

Skoda Karoq

The Karoq exterminated the charismatic Yeti. Yet don't worry, it's an excellent mid-sized crossover, even if it does resemble all its competitors.

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