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Thursday, August 28, 2008


Future Vehicles

 
Future Vehicles:
100 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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2009 Acura TL Available As: Midsize Sedan
Spy Shot of the 2009 Acura TL 4dr Sedan
Target Release Date:
Fall 2008
What Edmunds Says:
This is arguably Acura's most important model, so look for a TL stuffed full of new and innovative technologies designed to give it an edge in the ultra competitive entry level luxury sport sedan segment.
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ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES See all Alfa Romeo models
2008 Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione Available As: Compact Coupe
2008 Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione 2dr Coupe
Target Release Date:
2008
What Edmunds Says:
With lines that stop you in your tracks and the promise of performance that's equally as enticing, the 8C looks like a good way to kick off Alfa's return to the States.
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ASTON MARTIN VEHICLES See all Aston Martin models
2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante Available As: Midsize Convertible
2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante Convertible Spy Photo
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
A formidable car when it comes to the spec sheet, but its similarities to the DB9 make it hard to consider a true flagship.
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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
2009 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:
This is the version of the A5 that will cement its status as a serious performance coupe.
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2009 Audi RS6 Available As: Midsize Sedan
2009 Audi RS6 4dr Wagon Shown
Target Release Date:
Summer 2008
What Edmunds Says:
This is the sedan that Audi needs to properly fend off its 500hp German rivals.
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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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2010 BMW 7 Series Available As: Large Sedan
2010 BMW 7 Series 750Li Sedan
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Evolutionary styling and revolutionary technology should make this 7 Series a formidable flagship for BMW.
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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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2012 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
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Edmunds.com is currently in the process of reviewing the 2010 BMW X5 Hybrid. Please check back later for more up-to-date information.
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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
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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BUICK VEHICLES See all Buick models
2010 Buick LaCrosse Available As: Large Sedan
Spyshot of the 2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan Shown
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Edmunds.com is currently in the process of reviewing the 2010 Buick LaCrosse. Please check back later for more up-to-date information.
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CADILLAC VEHICLES See all Cadillac models
2010 Cadillac CTC 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 on the Nurburgring. Hopefully it will feel equally as good on American streets.
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2010 Cadillac CTS Available As: Midsize 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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2008 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Available As: Large SUV
2008 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 4dr SUV
Target Release Date:
Summer 2008
What Edmunds Says:
Escalade style and hybrid power, what more could a celebrity want?
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2010 Cadillac SRX Available As: Midsize SUV
2009 Cadillac BRX 4dr SUV
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Moving to a smaller, more efficient crossover should help Cadillac offset its thirsty Escalade full-size SUV.
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CHEVROLET VEHICLES See all Chevrolet models
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Available As: Midsize Convertible
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Target Release Date:
2010
What Edmunds Says:
It's a long ways off, but the 2011 should be worth the wait if it looks anything like the concept.
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2010 Chevrolet Camaro Available As: Midsize Coupe
Spyshot of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe Shown
Target Release Date:
Spring 2009
What Edmunds Says:
Chevrolet can't go wrong with this one, although surging gas prices and heavy competition from the Challenger and Mustang could hurt the Camaro's chance for huge sales numbers.
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Available As: Compact Sedan
Target Release Date:
2010
What Edmunds Says:
Edmunds.com is currently in the process of reviewing the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. Please check back later for more up-to-date information.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt Available As: Compact Sedan
2010 Chevrolet Volt Hatchback
Target Release Date:
2010
What Edmunds Says:
It's a promising concept that has major backing from the highest levels of GM management, but until the battery situation is worked out the Volt is still very much a work in progress.
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DODGE VEHICLES See all Dodge models
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Available As: Large Truck
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie Crew Cab
Target Release Date:
2008
What Edmunds Says:
Instead of trying to out muscle every other truck on the market, Dodge is hoping that a more refined interior and an improved ride will lure buyers away from Ford, GM, and now Toyota.
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FERRARI VEHICLES See all Ferrari models
2009 Ferrari California Available As: Compact Coupe
2010 Ferrari California 2dr Roadster
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Forget all the Dino nonsense, the Ferrari California is a serious GT with V8 power.
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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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FORD VEHICLES See all Ford models
2011 Ford Edge HySeries Available As: Midsize SUV
2011 Ford Edge HySeries 4dr SUV
Target Release Date:
2010
What Edmunds Says:
If Ford can make it work at a reasonable price, this Edge would be a hit.
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2011 Ford Explorer Available As: Midsize SUV
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
Target Release Date:
2010
What Edmunds Says:
It may end up looking like the current model, but the 2011 Ford Explorer will be more far more fuel efficient than any of its predecessors.
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2009 Ford F-150 Available As: Large Truck
2009 Ford F-150 Platinum Crew Cab
Target Release Date:
2008
What Edmunds Says:
Nothing ground breaking in this redesign, but it's enough to keep the F-150 competitive in a segment it has dominated for years.
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2010 Ford Fiesta Available As: Compact Sedan
2010 Ford Fiesta Sedan Concept
Target Release Date:
TBA
What Edmunds Says:
It looks good as a concept, we'll see how well Ford does when it comes to making this new compact sedan a reality.
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2009 Ford Fusion Hybrid Available As: Midsize Sedan
2008 Ford Fusion SEL V6 Sedan Shown
Target Release Date:
2008
What Edmunds Says:
More advanced than the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and better looking than the Prius, the 2009 Ford Fusion Hybrid should sell well if gas prices continue to climb into 2008.
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2010 Ford Mustang Available As: Midsize Coupe
Spyshot of the 2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
Looks like Ford is gearing up for a new round of muscle car wars.
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2010 Ford Taurus Available As: Large Sedan
Spyshot of the 2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan Shown
Target Release Date:
2009
What Edmunds Says:
The exterior design looks sharp, so if the 2010 Ford Taurus is equally impressive on the inside and under the hood it should fare much better than the current version.