Best New Cars 2018

Best New Cars 2018: WITH BRAND-NEW car registrations falling in 2017 for the very first time in 6 years, as consumer self-confidence takes a hit, car makers are having to pull out all the stops to maintain the wheels turning. For most, that indicates advancement and a boating of brand-new versions to try and also attract buyers into display rooms.

The basic trend is anticipated to be continued SUV-isation (even the Kia Picanto city car is obtaining a jacked-up crossover spin-off) as well as substantial investment in electric versions, proof of which could be seen today with the statement by VW that it had put on hold sales of the Golf GTE plug-in crossbreed, as production could not stay up to date with need. In November in 2015, sales of cars eligible for the government's plug-in car grant climbed 53.7% versus the same month in 2016, from 2,482 to 3,814, versus a decrease in complete car sales of 11.2%.

But 2018 won't be about the electrical revolution; we still have lots of petrol and also diesel models landing on these shores over the next 12 months. Below are the hottest cars to watch out for this year.

Best New Cars 2018

JANUARY

Jaguar E-Pace

The F-Pace's child sibling signs up with the fastest-growing car segment and makes certain to help grow Jaguar's sales.

Kia Picanto X-Line

The little Picanto city car obtains a crossover variation.

Kia Stinger GT

Movie critics are going crazy concerning Kia's first sporting activities GT. Not shocking, offered it's the creation of an engineer poached from BMW's M department.

Rolls-Royce Phantom

The manor house on wheels returns for a 8th generation. Calm down, Jeeves.

Seat Leon Cupra R

One of the most powerful version of Seat's Golf-derived hatchback boasts 306bhp as well as lines so sharp you'll need handwear covers to unlock.

Skoda Karoq

The Karoq exterminated the charismatic Yeti. But don't worry, it's a great mid-sized crossover, even if it does look like every one of its opponents.

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