Last year was the year of the SUV as we saw many new models launched into the ever-growing Sports Utility Vehicle market. The rise of the SUV continues in 2019, but we are also set to see a host of new hybrid and fully electric vehicles released to the Irish market from leading manufacturers like Volkswagen, Porsche, MINI, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.
These are the best new cars coming in 2019:
Audi A4 The executive saloon receives a facelift to rival competition from the 3 Series and C-Class
Audi e-tron Audi’s first all-electric vehicle is claimed to reach a range of almost 400kms
Audi Q4 The Q range is again expanded to rival the BMW X4 and Mercedes GLC
Audi RS Q5 The performance SUV is set to host a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine
Audi RS 7 Audi’s plug-in hybrid is set to be the most powerful Audi ever
BMW 1 Series The redesign will include front-wheel-drive and more interior space
BMW 3 Series The seventh generation will also include a plug-in hybrid model
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé The largest model in the range will arrive late 2019
BMW X6 The updated SUV will be based on BMW’s new CLAR platform
BMW X7 The 7 seater SUV takes on the Range Rover
BMW Z4 The sports car receives a well deserved upgrade with new tech throughout
Citreon C5 Aircross A muscular looking SUV with a stylish design
Ford Focus Active The 4x4 inspired hatchback will be 30mm taller
Honda CR-V Hybrid The popular family crossover focused on economy
Hyundai I30 Fastback N A first five-door performance coupé
Jeep Cherokee A revised look and tech upgrade for the off-roader
Kia ProCeed The updated Ceed sits between a hatch and estate
Kia Soul EV Kia’s second all-electric SUV
Lexus ES The executive saloon combines luxury with innovative technology
Mazda3 The updated hatchback features Mazda’s newest tech and styling
Mercedes-Benz B-Class The new look B-Class takes on the Golf SV and 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes-Benz CLA The new coupé look resembles the CLS
Mercedes-Benz GLA A small SUV expected to be styled on the A-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLB The baby G-Wagen will be offered with 4 wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz GLE Taking on the X5 and Q7 in the premium SUV market
Mercedes-Benz EQC The all-electric premium SUV claims a 450 km range
MINI EV The all-electric MINI hatch will join the plug-in hybrid countryman
Nissan Juke The popular supermini crossover receives an upgrade with a hybrid option
Opel Astra The facelifted hatch goes up against the Golf and Focus
Opel Corsa A popular car in Ireland the Corsa gets a complete overhaul in 2019
Peugeot 208 The new 208 is rumoured to offer an all-electric option
Porsche 911 The new generation 911 is set to be longer, wider and taller than its predecessor
Porsche Cayenne coupé The SUV/Coupé crossover takes on the BMW X6
Porsche Taycan Porsches first ever fully-electric vehicle
Range Rover Evoque The mid-range SUV is updated with Land Rover's newest design and tech
Renault Captur Renault's most anticipated plug-in hybrid
Renault Clio The newly designed supermini offers a hybrid option
SEAT Leon The popular hatchback is updated with more space and axing the 3-door version
SEAT Tarraco SEAT's all-new 7 Seater option also offers a plug-in hybrid version
Skoda Kamiq The new small crossover will slot beneath the existing Karoq and Kodiaq
Skoda Octavia The popular family saloon takes a step forward in quality and practicality
Skoda Scala This new hatchback replaces the Rapid
Skoda Superb A plug-in hybrid option is added to the superb range
Tesla Model 3 Achieving 0-100km/h in 3.5 secs and 500km range the model 3 gives a glimpse at the future
Toyota Camry A larger version of the Avensis is expected to be a good fleet option
Toyota Corolla A family hatchback with a fashionable exterior
Toyota Rav4 The popular SUV received a completely new look with hybrid options
Toyota Supra The famous sports car was developed in collaboration with BMW
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 The new Golf will be longer and wider and is set to feature a fleet of hybrids
Volkswagen I.D The all-electric Volkswagen is set to rival Ireland’s most popular EV the Nissan LEAF
Volkswagen T-Cross Volkswagens SUV equivalent to the Polo
Volvo S60 The all-new saloon will no doubt rival the likes of the 3 series and A4
Carzone - 17-Jan-2019