Cars 2026, here are the new arrivals brand by brand
Lepas, arriving from China with the L8The brand of the Chery group, the same as Omoda&Jaecoo, is another Chinese brand landing in Europe. It debuts with the L8, a mid-size SUV powered by a super hybrid generation powertrain, more clearly plug-in, with 280 horsepower.Maserati, the MCPura and updated electric Grecale arriveThe Modenese manufacturer continues to follow the inspirations of offering powerful petrol-powered models and going down the electric route. New models on sale are the MCPura, an evolution based on the restyling of the MC20's features that make its appearance more harmonious and streamlined, and the update of the electric Folgore version of the Grecale suv aimed at optimising effciency.Mazda, an all-suv yearOne model has an electrified heat engine, the other an electric powertrain. These are the hearts of the two new SUVs that Mazda is launching in 2026. The first to arrive is the third generation of the CX-5, is bigger than its predecessor and debuts with a 48V mild hybrid that will later be joined by the first full hybrid developed by the Japanese manufacturer. On the other hand, the second, which at the moment we can only define as the second model Mazda is offering in Europe from its collaboration with Changan (perhaps it will be called CX-6e), is a 100% electric SUV.Mercedes, three new electrics but hybridisation continuesThe new MB.EA platform, which is multi-energy, supports the development of the new generation of electric Mercedes. In fact, after the new series of the GLC suv comes the GLB also with a seven-seat cabin and, by the end of the year, also the new generation of the C-class both saloon and station wagon. Also on the launch pad are mild hybrid versions of the CLA berlian and Shooting Brake and, perhaps as early as this year, the G-Class Cabrio.MG, the electric 4 changes everything Already presented in China under the specification City, the new generation of the electric MG4, which might be called Urban in these parts, will arrive in Europe. It is new from top to bottom but will still fit into the mid-size saloon range and, like the Chinese, should be offered with a 163 bhp powertrain.Nissan, after the Micra comes the new electric Leaf and JukeThe Renault Nissan Alliance brand insists on electric cars. After the new Micra, which is nothing more than the slightly different twin sister of the Renault 5 E-Tech, the brand will offer the new generation of the, so far, under-appreciated Leaf and the new series of the compact SUV Juke, which will be full-electric only.Omoda, it's the year of the compact 4 full hybrid suvThe Chinese Chery brand, brother of Jaecoo and related to Lepas, is adding two more new SUVs to the new engine offerings of the models it already sells. A compact one that was originally intended to be called the 3 but later became Omoda 4, which will initially be offered with a full hybrid powertrain, and the larger Omoda 7. The latter will be offered with pure thermal and plug-in hybrid engines.Opel, renews Astra and Corsa. And relaunches the GSE series but electricThe new interpretation of the Astra makes its debut at the Brxelles show in early January. Thereafter, Opel will update the Corsa and intensify its efforts to release GSE-badged models, i.e. electric but with a sporty temperament.Peugeot, maximum concentration on the 208 family Having completed the update of the 308 range, Peugeot unveils the sporty interpretation of the electric 208, bringing the legendary GTi badge back to the altars. Reliable rumours, however, indicate that at the end of the year, at the Paris motor show, the new generation of the 208 could be unveiled more or less definitively. Meanwhile, the restyling of the 408 persists at the beginning of the year.Polestar, it's the turn of the grand tourer 5After the 3 and 4 suvs, the brand that originated with Volvo and then passed under the absolute control of parent company Geely is marketing the 5 sports saloon. A grand tourer with a 4+1 interior that, like all other Polestars, is offered with a full electric powertrain with 748 and 884 horsepower.Porsche launches electric Cayenne but re-evaluates hybrid The second electric suv, the new Cayenne has an outfit that follows in the footsteps of its predecessor while incorporating the brand's attaule design cues, is powered by powertrains with up to 1,156 horsepower but does not mark the demise of the Cayenne with thermal engines. This is also because Porsche is considering continuing the expansion of electrified petrol engines both with the new generations of the 718 Boxster and Cayman, initially planned to be battery powered only, and by proposing such variants to go alongside the electric Macan. On the other hand, this is to be expected as suggested by the new Turbo S, which proposes an evolution of the t-Hybrid system that has debuted with other 911s.Renault, the new Clio and the electric Twingo at the starting line.For the French manufacturer, the year begins with the marketing of the sixth series of the Clio, which also offers a new highly efficient full-hybrid and a brand new bi-fuel LPG engine, and the 21st century, electric-only interpretation of the Twingo. The inevitable aesthetic and technological update of the electric Mégane E-Tech range will also arrive in 2026.Seat, Ibiza and Arona change outfits while waiting for the hybridFrom a certain point of view, the update of the Spanish compact saloon and suv casts doubt on whether this brand is destined to take on a role in the individual electric mobility sector in the short term. The two models feature refreshed lines with modern styling cues, a more refined and digitised interior, and further down the line will also offer mild hybrid variants alongside pure thermal ones.Skoda drops Epiq electric compact SUV and updates FabiaAs announced some time ago, the brand enters the increasingly crowded arena of electric urban suvs with the Epiq. In short, it is perfectly in line with the Volkswgen group's strategy of launching an aggressive offensive in this sector with some of its brands. In 2026Smart, here comes #2, long-awaited heir to the small ForTwo Not so surprisingly, because the line-up of the Smart barnd born of the Sino-German collaboration between Mercedes and Geely is not so successful, especially in terms of the growth in the size, power and price of its models, the brand is retracing its steps and, as often anticipated by motori24, is developing the small electric #2, the re-edition of the highly popular ForTwo, for launch at the end of the year. Meanwhile, in China it has launched the #6 saloon, which is its first plug-in hybrid modelSubaru, the Outback station becomes electric, for the time beingIt will no longer be just the Solterra SUV that will be electric at Subaru, because after the reveal at the New York motor show last spring, the e-Outback begins its career, leaving aficionados of this somewhat snobbish but extremely versatile petrol-powered station wagon a bit stunned. However, the discourse does not seem to be closed because Subaru is reportedly considering a hybrid alternative.Suzuki enters the electric era and updates the rest of the rangeThe Japanese marque in the Bev world with the electric e Vitara, if we may say with less than perfect timing especially considering recent European decisions, marketed from now on in a four-wheel drive version and with a powertrain with 184 horsepower. An electric city car derived from the e-Sky concept could also arrive in Europe at the end of the year. In the meantime, it updates the rest of the range with slight cosmetic restyling, enrichment of technologies and equipment. An electric city car derived from the e-Sky concept could also arrive in Europe at the end of the year.Toyota, the best-selling Rav4 is the ambassador for many other novelties The new generation of the Rav4 is the tip of the iceberg of the many new models offered by Toyota. The line-up consists of the small Aygo X, which is now also a full hybrid, the electric '+' version of the Ch-r compact coupé, the more technological than aesthetic update of the battery-powered bZ4X suv and, finally, the new Hilux pick-up series, which will also offer electric and, perhaps, hydrogen versions.Volkswagen pushes hybrid with new T-Roc and enters electric compact The second generation of the T-Roc is a commercially crucial pawn for the brand, especially since it is only offered with hybrid engines, among which Volkswagen will also bring back full hybrids. A technology that Volkswagen had proposed very well in the past and then completely forgotten. New in 2026 will be the small electrics ID.Polo and ID.Cross.Volvo, places among electrics the EX60 suv and among hybrids the XC70A brand that after so many peremptory proclamations has rescheduled the date on which it will say goodbye to thermal engines, Volvo is playing on two tables. In fact, it is confirming its new strategy by extending the plug-in hybrid line with the XC70 suv, but it is also resolutely pursuing the expansion of the electric line with the ES90 saloon and the EX60 suv, which should not decree the retirement of the XC60 with electrified thermal engines, especially now that Europe has revised the automotive green deal.Xpeng, G6 and G9 can be recharged fasterThe 2026 versions of the two electric suvs that the Chinese brand already sells in Italy adopt new batteries that increase recharging power and thus reduce refuelling stops. The G6 Performance now accepts recharging peaks of up to 451 kW and promises a range of up to 510 kilometres, while the G9 Performance, which promises a range of up to 525 kilometres, can be refuelled with up to 525 kW.Loading...
