Cars 2026, here are the new arrivals brand by brand

The Chinese brand that is preparing to churn out its first models from its European factories, just after having launched the DM-i plug-in hybrid version of the Atto 2 compact suv, is expected to offer a compact saloon that could be called the Dolphin G, also a plug-in hybrid, which as announced by the brand's top management has been developed specifically for the Old Continent, where it will be produced. In addition, it should market the powerful super hybrid Seal 06 GT, which promises a total range of 1,500 kilometres, and the XL-sized electric suv Sealion 08.

In addition to the iX3, the German brand is adding the new 3 Series to the Neue Klasse range. It will be offered as an electric and then with electrified engines, retaining the same aesthetic identity for both the saloon and the Station Touring. In addition, the new generation of the X5 will be presented, which should also offer a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. Also on the calendar are updates to the X1 and X2 SUVs.

Stylistically designed by the Turin style centre, the Chinese brand's first two models arrive. They are the electric uvs. They are the Deepal S05, offered with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and the larger Deepal S07, only with a rear motor.

While waiting for the new generation of the C4 sedan that could be unveiled at the end of the year, the brand's flagship model is the recently launched C5 Aircross, which is offered in mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions.

In full compliance with the road map defined by the Volkswagen group for small electrics, the Spanish brand is launching the Raval this year, which will arrive with two powerful powertrains: one with 211 horsepower and the other with 226 horsepower. In addition, Cupra will launch an update of the electric Born and the Formentor VZ5 suv with a five-cylinder turbocharged engine.

The Romanian brand's entire thermal-engined range arrives in dealerships with new electrified engines and in many cases also with a dual-clutch gearbox, like similar models from 'mother' Renault. The only exception is the Hybrid G-150 bifuel LPG hybrid intended for the Bigster and Duster suvs. In addition, at the end of the year it is expected to present an unprecedented mid-size model, somewhere between a five-door saloon and a station wagon.

The Chinese brand that appeared in Europe in 2024 but only really started following a definitive road map last summer presents its proposals for Italy. They are the Box compact electric saloon offered with two battery sizes and two suvs. These are the Mage and the Huge. The former is medium-sized and is offered with a pure thermal engine and a full hybrid. The same choice of engines is also offered by the Huge but with higher power, also because it is larger in size and, therefore, weight than the Mage.

With the new name based on N° and a number, DS will offer in 2026 the N°7 suv (obviously taking the place of DS7) based on the StlaMedium architecture, which is the same as that used by other Stellantis models produced in the Italian Melfi plant, which could be offered not only in an electric version but also in a hybrid version.

As expected, in addition to starting the marketing of the Amalfi granturismo, in 2026 the Cavallino Rampante will definitively present its first zero-emission model. For the time being christened Elettrica, it should be a four-door, of which we currently know that it will be powered by four motors for a total power output of over 1,000 horsepower powered by a 122 kWh battery and that, naturally, it will offer hypercar performance with a range of 530 kilometres.

After having reignited the Mirafiori plants with the 500 Hybrid, the Turin-based manufacturer is preparing to launch other novelties centred on the Panda theme. They range from the bifuel LPG version of the Pandina to the 4x4 version of the Grande Panda, from a crossover equivalent to the Citroën C3 and the Opel Frontera and, most probably, even a compact fastback saloon always derived from the Grande Panda.

After so many electric models, as well as the agreement with Renault to make more, Ford is preparing a mid-size SUV developed on a new multi-energy platform to take the place of the defunct Focus. It should be unveiled at the end of the year as well as the new generation of the Puma to be marketed in 2027.

Although few people have noticed, the Geely giant officially arrived in our country at the end of the summer under its own name, i.e. without 'hiding' behind brands it owns. It currently offers two SUVs: the mid-size electric EX5 and the plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i.

Hyundai's premium brand is re-introducing itself with sporty connotations with the high performance sub-brand Magma, which has the ambition to challenge Mercedes-Amg and BMW M. In Europe, it will land with the GV60 all-wheel-drive electric suv with 650 horsepower.

Highlights from the Korean manufacturer will be a new compact electric saloon dubbed the Ioniq 3 anticipated by the Three concept car, an extensive revamp from which a new generation of the i20 with thermal engines and the revamping of the Bayon could also emerge.

Deliveries of the new generation of the Prelude start at the beginning of the year. It arrives a quarter of a century after the retirement of its predecessor, focusing, as in the past, on innovation. In fact, it is the first ever coupé with a full hybrid engine. In addition, in 2026 Honda will also launch the first examples of the unprecedented electric range. 0 Series and an update of the Civic family.

Although the American off-road-only brand recently presented Recon, which is its first 100 per cent electric off-road vehicle, there is no doubt that the big news is the new generation of the Compass SUV being produced in Melfi on the StlaMedium platform, which by the end of 2026 will have a range consisting of hybrid engine versions with 48 V technology (already available), plug-in hybrid and 100 per cent electric also with all-wheel drive.

The Korean brand born from the ashes of Ssangyon adds to the non-electrified 163-horsepower version of the Actyon large suv the Hev, or full hybrid with 204 horsepower.

In 2026, Kia continues its relentless unveiling of new models. Of all of them, the most strategic are undoubtedly the compact electric suv EV2 and the slightly larger one with electrified engines Seltos. As announced in January, sales of the EV5 mid-size electric suv will also begin, to be followed by sales of the GT sports variants of many electrified models, including those with virtual gearboxes. In addition, restyling of the Niro and xCeed will take place.

During the course of the year, production will start in Melfi of the second car of Lancia's new era: the Gamma saloon based on the Stla Medium architecture, which will be equipped with both plug-in and full-electric hybrid engines.

The Chinese Stellantis brand dedicated to popularizing competitively priced electric cars continues its mission in Europe by being, among other things, the only one focused primarily on electric drive. In 2026 it will include the A05 citycar, the B03X compact SUV and the B05 compact saloon in its offering.

The 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.

The 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.

One 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.

The 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.

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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

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.

After 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.

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.

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.

From 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.

As 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 2026

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 model

It 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.

The 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.

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.

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.

A 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.

The 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.