Top Cars 2018

Top Cars 2018: WITH NEW car registrations falling in 2017 for the first time in 6 years, as customer self-confidence takes a hit, car makers are needing to pull out all the stops to maintain the wheels turning. For most, that indicates development and also a raft of new versions to attempt as well as tempt purchasers right into display rooms.

The basic fad is anticipated to be continued SUV-isation (also the Kia Picanto city car is obtaining a jacked-up crossover spin-off) in addition to substantial investment in electric designs, evidence which could be seen this week with the statement by VW that it had suspended sales of the Golf GTE plug-in hybrid, as manufacturing might not stay up to date with demand. In November in 2015, sales of cars eligible for the government's plug-in car give climbed 53.7% versus the exact same month in 2016, from 2,482 to 3,814, versus a decrease in total car sales of 11.2%.

Yet 2018 will not be about the electric revolution; we still have a lot of petrol and also diesel designs touchdown on these shores over the following YEAR. Below are the most popular cars to keep an eye out for this year.

Top Cars 2018

JANUARY

Jaguar E-Pace

The F-Pace's infant sibling joins the fastest-growing car segment and also makes certain in order to help expand 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 sporting activities GT. Not shocking, offered it's the brainchild of an engineer poached from BMW's M division.

Rolls-Royce Phantom

The stately home on wheels returns for an eighth generation. Calm down, Jeeves.

Seat Leon Cupra R

One of the most effective version of Seat's Golf-derived hatchback flaunts 306bhp as well as lines so sharp you'll need handwear covers to open the doors.

Skoda Karoq

The Karoq killed off the charismatic Yeti. Yet don't worry, it's a terrific mid-sized crossover, even if it does look like all of its competitors.

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