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Monday, October 6, 2008


Future Vehicles

 
Future Vehicles:
47 vehicle(s) found

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ACURA VEHICLES See all Acura models
2010 Acura NSX Available As: Compact Coupe
2010 Acura NSX Coupe Spy Photo
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
It's been a long time coming, but we're expecting the 2010 Acura NSX to be well worth the wait when it finally hits the market.
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2011 Acura RL Available As: Midsize Sedan
Target Release Date:
2010
What Edmunds Says:
Rear-wheel drive and a V8 engine should help, but the 2011 Acura RL really needs distinctive styling if it's going to compete against Germany's finest.
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ASTON MARTIN VEHICLES See all Aston Martin models
2010 Aston Martin Rapide Available As: Large Sedan
2008 Aston Martin Rapide 4dr Sedan
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Mercedes introduced the idea of a four-door coupe, but Aston may have perfected it with the Rapide.
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AUDI VEHICLES See all Audi models
2010 Audi A7 Available As: Midsize Sedan
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
With a car like the 2009 Audi A7, it's all about the styling. If Audi can nail that part is should have a formidable competitor to the CLS.
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2010 Audi A8 Available As: Large Sedan
Target Release Date:
Fall 2009
What Edmunds Says:
Look for Audi to go all out with the next A8 in hopes of finally equaling, if not surpassing, the top sedans from BMW and Mercedes.
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2009 Audi Q5 Available As: Midsize SUV
2009 Audi Q5 2.0T quattro SUV
Target Release Date:
2008
What Edmunds Says:
Audi is making up for lost ground in the U.S. with its second SUV, and we expect it will exhibit the same performance attitude as its big brother the Q7.
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2009 Audi R8-RS Available As: Compact Coupe
2009 Audi R8-RS 2dr Coupe Spyshot
Target Release Date:
2008
What Edmunds Says:
It's already one of the premier sportscars on the market. Adding a V10 certainly won't hurt its reputation.
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2010 Audi RS5 Available As: Compact Coupe
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
As if the S5 wasn't good enough already. Expect a run on these coupes the minute they go on sale.
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2009 Audi RS6 Available As: Midsize Sedan
2009 Audi RS6 4dr Wagon Shown
Target Release Date:
Fall 2008
What Edmunds Says:
Yet another super sedan from Germany. We'll see if it ever makes it to the States.
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2009 Audi TT-RS Available As: Compact Coupe
2009 Audi TT-RS 2dr Coupe Spy Photo
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
This could be the TT that could finally shakes its image as nothing more than a pretty face.
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2009 Audi TTS Available As: Compact Coupe
2008 Audi TT-S Coupe
Target Release Date:
December 2008
What Edmunds Says:
Like the looks of the new TT but don't think it has enough performance? The TT-S should do the trick when it goes on sale later this year.
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BENTLEY VEHICLES See all Bentley models
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Available As: Large Sedan
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 4dr Sedan Spyshot Shown
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
A sedan this nice doesn't need much improvement, but Bentley will try anyway with the upgraded 2009 Flying Spur.
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2009 Bentley Continental GT Available As: Midsize Coupe
2009 Bentley Continental GT 2dr Coupe Spyshot Shown
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Bentley knows that much of the Continental's success stems from its unique shape so it's appears to be leaving it alone for now.
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BMW VEHICLES See all BMW models
2009 BMW 3 Series 335d Available As: Compact Sedan
2009 BMW 3 Series 335i Sedan Shown
Target Release Date:
Fall 2008
What Edmunds Says:
If diesel power can't make it in this car, its prospects for widespread popularity in the U.S. could be grim.
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2011 BMW 5 Series Available As: Midsize Sedan
2009 BMW 5 Series 4dr Sedan Spyshot Shown
Target Release Date:
Fall 2010
What Edmunds Says:
This 5 Series will use a more fluid design along with still more advanced hardware to give it an edge over its increasingly adept competitors.
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2009 BMW 7 Series Available As: Large Sedan
2010 BMW 7 Series 750Li Sedan
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Edmunds.com is currently in the process of reviewing the 2009 BMW 7 Series. Please check back later for more up-to-date information.
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2010 BMW V5 Available As: Midsize Wagon
2010 BMW V5 4dr Wagon Spyshot Shown
Target Release Date:
TBA
What Edmunds Says:
BMW is pushing the limits of its performance reputation with this boxy people mover. If it can make it work, it will do what no other German automaker could and make a sizable chunk of cash in the process.
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2010 BMW X1 Available As: Compact SUV
Spyshot of the 2012 BMW X1 4dr SUV Shown
Target Release Date:
January 2010
What Edmunds Says:
It may not look much like a BMW, but the upcoming X1 sport utility should still handle every bit as good as its coupe counterpart.
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2010 BMW X3 Available As: Midsize SUV
2010 BMW X3 4dr SUV Spy Photo Shown
Target Release Date:
Winter 2010
What Edmunds Says:
Look for nothing more than evolutionary changes to the 2010 BMW X3 when it arrives in a few years.
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2010 BMW X5 Hybrid Available As: Midsize SUV
Spy Photo of the 2010 BMW X5 Hybrid 4dr SUV Shown
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
It still won't be much of a fuel sipper, but the X5 Hybrid will at least get BMW's foot in the door when it comes to true hybrid vehicles.
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2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d Available As: Midsize SUV
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d SUV
Target Release Date:
Fall 2008
What Edmunds Says:
More torque and better mileage? It's a combination that should make this BMW X5 a popular option when it goes on sale later this year.
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2010 BMW X6 Hybrid Available As: Midsize SUV
Spy Photo of the 2010 BMW X6 Hybrid 4dr SUV Shown
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Edmunds.com is currently in the process of reviewing the 2010 BMW X6 Hybrid. Please check back later for more up-to-date information.
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2010 BMW Z4 Available As: Compact Convertible
2010 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible Spyshot Shown
Target Release Date:
Fall 2009
What Edmunds Says:
Other than a likely switch to a retractable hardtop, the 2010 BMW Z4 will remain much like the current model in terms of size, power and purpose.
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CADILLAC VEHICLES See all Cadillac models
2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe Available As: Midsize Coupe
2010 Cadillac CTC Coupe
Target Release Date:
Summer 2009
What Edmunds Says:
The 2010 Cadillac CTC has the potential to be one of the best looking models in GM's lineup. Add in some solid hardware from the CTS sedan and the CTC should be able to compete with Europe's best.
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2009 Cadillac CTS-V Available As: Midsize Sedan
2009 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan
Target Release Date:
October 2008
What Edmunds Says:
Cadillac has finally built a sport sedan that can go toe to toe with Germany's finest.
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2010 Cadillac CTS Available As: Midsize Wagon
2010 Cadillac CTS Station Wagon
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Although originally intended mainly for European consumption, the rising price of fuel in the U.S. makes the CTS wagon a far more viable alternative to traditional SUVs.
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FISKER VEHICLES See all Fisker models
2010 Fisker Karma Available As: Midsize Sedan
2010 Fisker Karma 4dr Sedan
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Like so many electric cars before it, the 2010 Fisker Karma promises the world. It remains to be seen whether or not it can deliver.
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HUMMER VEHICLES See all HUMMER models
2011 HUMMER H4 Available As: Midsize SUV
Target Release Date:
2010
What Edmunds Says:
Until GM decides what it's going to do with Hummer, the H4's future is up in the air.
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JAGUAR VEHICLES See all Jaguar models
2010 Jaguar XF-Series XF-R Available As: Midsize Sedan
Target Release Date:
Spring 2009
What Edmunds Says:
Edmunds.com is currently in the process of reviewing the 2010 Jaguar XF-Series. Please check back later for more up-to-date information.
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LAND ROVER VEHICLES See all Land Rover models
2011 Land Rover LRX Available As: Compact SUV
2011 Land Rover LRX 4dr SUV
Target Release Date:
2010
What Edmunds Says:
Edmunds.com is currently in the process of reviewing the 2011 Land Rover LRX. Please check back later for more up-to-date information.
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LEXUS VEHICLES See all Lexus models
2009 Lexus IS 350 Available As: Compact Coupe
2009 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan
Target Release Date:
2008
What Edmunds Says:
With a coupe and convertible in the IS lineup, Lexus will finally have some leverage against the almighty BMW 3 Series.
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2010 Lexus JX Available As: Midsize SUV
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Lexus knows that it needs buyers who want luxury and performance in one package. We'll see if the JX delivers on that promise next year.
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2010 Lexus LF-A Available As: Compact Coupe
2009 Lexus LF-A 2dr Coupe
Target Release Date:
Fall 2009
What Edmunds Says:
Lexus isn't known for cars that get the blood flowing, but this coupe could be the one that finally changes public perception.
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2010 Lexus RX 350 Available As: Midsize SUV
2010 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV
Target Release Date:
Winter 2009
What Edmunds Says:
It doesn't look much different, but it doesn't need to as the RX 350 is still one of the best selling models in the Lexus lineup.
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LINCOLN VEHICLES See all Lincoln models
2010 Lincoln MKT Available As: Midsize Wagon
2010 Lincoln MKT Station Wagon
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
If you like the practicality of the Ford Flex but aren't into the boxy design, the Lincoln MKT will offer the same utility and a more elegant design next year.
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MASERATI VEHICLES See all Maserati models
2010 Maserati Gran Turismo Spyder Available As: Compact Convertible
Spy Photo of the 2010 Maserati Gran Turismo Spyder 2dr Convertible Shown
Target Release Date:
Fall 2009
What Edmunds Says:
This convertible could make Ferrari's new California look outdated by next year.
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MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES See all Mercedes-Benz models
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Available As: Compact Coupe
Spy Photo of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2dr Coupe Shown
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Mercedes-Benz is going to need all the help it can get to counter the popularity of the Audi A5/S5 coupes.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Available As: Midsize Sedan
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Spy Photo
Target Release Date:
Fall 2009
What Edmunds Says:
A new face should add a much needed dose of style to this mid-range Mercedes.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Available As: Midsize SUV
2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class SUV
Target Release Date:
TBA
What Edmunds Says:
BMW proved that a small SUV can be successful with the right package and price, so it's no surprise that Mercedes-Benz would want to get in on this lucrative category.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Available As: Large Sedan
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Sedan
Target Release Date:
2008
What Edmunds Says:
It won't be a full hybrid like the Prius, but this gas-electric S-Class puts Mercedes-Benz a little bit closer to the promise of luxury and a clean tail pipe in the same car.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing Available As: Compact Coupe
Spy Photo of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLC 2dr Coupe Shown
Target Release Date:
Fall 2010
What Edmunds Says:
The SLR was a surprise sales flop, so look for an SLC that's less extreme and better looking.
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PORSCHE VEHICLES See all Porsche models
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Available As: Compact Coupe
Spy Photo of the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 2dr Coupe Shown
Target Release Date:
Spring 2009
What Edmunds Says:
A serious 911 for those who prefer performance over a plush ride.
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2010 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Available As: Midsize SUV
2010 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid 4dr SUV
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Porsche is figuring out just how difficult it is to blend hybrid technology with SUV bulk.
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2010 Porsche Panamera Available As: Large Sedan
Computer Enhanced Image of the 2008 Porsche Panamera 4dr Sedan
Target Release Date:
Fall 2009
What Edmunds Says:
Building a sedan might seem like Porsche is stretching beyond its limits, but the Cayenne's success proves that it can build more than just sports cars.
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ROLLS-ROYCE VEHICLES See all Rolls-Royce models
2008 Rolls-Royce 101EX Available As: Large Coupe
2007 Rolls-Royce 101EX 2dr Coupe
Target Release Date:
Fall 2008
What Edmunds Says:
We can't imagine a big market for a such a huge coupe, but Rolls Royce figures all its needs is a few hundred buyers to make this car a worthwhile addition to the lineup.
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