With 2016 just at the beginning, one of the most common questions asked by car enthusiasts is what’s the next cool thing that their favorite auto manufacturers will offer over the following twelve months.
There are a lot of cars that are due to launch next year and are eagerly awaited by car buyers, from sports cars, through conventional family sedans, all the way to electric and hybrid SUVs. We give you a list of the Ten Most Anticipated Cars for 2016, with some of the vehicles earning their place among the most wanted thanks to their performance and futuristic high-tech features, while others being awaited because of their innovative fuel-saving and emission-reducing technologies.
Chevrolet Malibu
The all-new Chevrolet Malibu is touted as one of the best midsize sedans that have ever been built. What sets it apart from other sedans is its great gas mileage, advanced in-car connectivity features, and the ability to provide high level of safety for all occupants.
Some of the features that are worth mentioning include lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert, while the Teen Driver system is what makes it extra special. It’s a feature that allows parents to keep track of their teen kids’ driving behavior and make sure they are safe while behind the wheel.
Acura NSX
For all those sports-car lovers, the 2016 Acura NSX is arguably one of the most anticipated cars for next year. This supercar will come equipped with three electric motors, working together with a V6 engine that delivers around 500 horsepower. On top of that, the body of the new Acura NSX features parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber, which makes it that much more exclusive and luxurious.
That being said, it’s no wonder that the Acura NSX will be pretty expensive. Acura has announced that the 2016 NSX will start at $1560,000.
BMW 330e Plug-In Hybrid
Environmentally-aware car buyers are probably pretty excited about the launch of the 2016 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid. It’s a powerful, high-performance car, but it’s also eco-friendly. It is powered by a hybrid powertrain that includes an electric motor and a 4-cylinder internal-combustion engine, for a total output of around 250 horsepower.
The all-electric range is expected to be somewhere around 25 miles, and according to BMW, it will be capable of going from 0-60 mph in just under 6 seconds, while reaching a maximum speed of 140 mph.
Honda Clarity Fuel-Cell
With fuel-cell technology being developed by an increasing number of automakers, consumers will be able to choose from a few more hydrogen-powered cars in 2016. The Honda Clarity is one of them.
It is supposed to be introduced to market in early 2016, with Honda claiming that the car’s hydrogen tanks will be able to deliver a range of over 400 miles, which is amazing for an alternative fuel vehicle. As far as performance is concerned, it will deliver 174 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque.
Audi Q1
Audi has boosted its efforts for expanding its SUV lineup, so it will be pretty exciting to see how the highly-anticipated Q1 will perform once it hits the road in 2016, considering that it was announced a long time ago. There is not a lot of information on the specifications and the exact look of Audi’s new SUV, but various media reports state that it will employ the Audi A3’s platform and that it will try to rival the Nissan Juke, one of the most popular vehicles in the segment.