These are the 10 most important new cars coming in 2026 and beyond
Car changing is a big deal
There are loads of new and interesting models coming soon, with everything from small, affordable city cars to massive luxury EVs on the horizon. These are the 10 best new cars coming in 2026 and beyond.
It’s a really exciting time to be a car buyer, because there are loads of new and interesting models being released to suit a whole plethora of needs.
Looking for a small, affordable electric car? Renault’s got you covered with the new Twingo. Fancy a V8 supercar? Toyota’s developing just that. There really is something for everyone, and we’re going to walk you through the most important new cars coming in 2026 and beyond.
We have a few dedicated pages which go in-depth on your favourite brands, which you can check out below.
- Audi models coming soon
- BMW models coming soon
- Mercedes models coming soon
- Porsche models coming soon
- Volkswagen models coming soon
Here, we’re going to name the 10 best new cars coming from other manufacturers.
- Dacia Striker
- Hyundai Ioniq 3
- Jaguar Type 00
- Omoda 4
- Peugeot E-208 GTI
- Polestar 5
- Renault Twingo
- Rivian R2
- Toyota GR GT
- Zeekr 8X
1. Dacia Striker
This is the new Dacia Striker, and it’s a difficult car to describe. It’s a sort of mashup between a hatchback, an SUV and an estate car, and it sits somewhere between a Volkswagen Golf and a Skoda Octavia in terms of size.
It’ll be available with a choice of petrol and hybrid engines, and a four-wheel drive version will be offered as well. This rugged-looking family car will go on sale towards the end of 2026, with prices starting from less than £25,000. In a world dominated by SUVs, it’s nice to see Dacia coming out with a traditional family hatchback.
2. Hyundai Ioniq 3
Hyundai is no stranger to a bold design, and the new Ioniq 3 is testament to this. It’s a small electric car which will take on the Ford Puma Gen-E and Renault 4. Prices are expected to start from around £30,000, and order books will open within the next few weeks.
Powering the long-range version is a 61kWh battery which delivers up to 308 miles of range, and it’s also available with up to 147hp. Inside, you get a new infotainment system with Android software which operates like your smartphone, as well as some much-welcomed physical buttons for the climate control.
3. Jaguar Type 00
Few cars have caused quite such a stir as the Jaguar Type 00, and the four-door production version of this car is due to be revealed in 2026. It’ll be a massive, uber luxurious electric car with close to 500 miles of range, and a six-figure price tag is almost certain.
It’ll usher in a new era for Jaguar, as it moves away from sporty, petrol-powered saloons, coupes and SUVs and focuses on high-end EVs instead. The four-door saloon will come first, but there’s also an SUV in the pipeline.
4. Omoda 4
This is the new Omoda 4, and it’s a small hybrid SUV which will take on the Toyota Yaris Cross and Renault Captur when it goes on sale in 2026. There will also be an electric version, which will be an alternative to cars like the Volvo EX30 and Kia EV2.
The hybrid model uses the same 1.5-litre petrol engine as you’ll find in the Jaecoo 7 and Omoda 5, making 224hp and driving at low speeds using electric power alone. We reckon the Omoda 4 will cost less than £25,000.
5. Peugeot E-208 GTI
Peugeot’s sporting arm is back with this – the new E-208 GTI. We haven’t seen a Peugeot with that badge on it for some years now, so the announcement was met with some excitement.
Under the skin it’s basically the same as the Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce and the Vauxhall Mokka GSE, which are both excellent starting points thanks to a clever front differential which makes them super agile. The Peugeot E-208 GTI will have 280hp from its front-mounted motor, and it’s going on sale next year.
6. Polestar 5
Polestar went for quite a few years with just one car on sale – the Polestar 2. Now the lineup is three models strong, and next year it’ll add a fourth in the form of the Polestar 5. It’s a big, low-slung four-door which will take on the Porsche Taycan and the Lotus Emeya, and I’ve had a look around it.
The Polestar 5 is striking to look at, and I love the interior. It feels really premium, and there are clever materials around the place to make it look and feel more special. Prices start at £89,500, and order books will open early next year.
7. Renault Twingo
The Renault Twingo was one of my favourite new cars I saw in 2025. It looks awesome, has a great interior and it should be well-priced as well. Renault says it’ll cost less than £20,000 when it goes on sale in 2026.
I was impressed with the amount of interior space in such a small car – I could even fit my 6’3” frame in the rear seats reasonably well. Just one motor and battery combination is available. You get an 82hp motor driving the front wheels, which is paired to a 28kWh battery delivering up to 163 miles of range. I can’t wait to drive it.
8. Rivian R2
Rivian is an American electric car manufacturer which started out making a massive pickup truck called the R1T and an equally large SUV called the R1S. Now it’s built a smaller car called the R2, and it could be coming to the UK before 2030.
Mat Watson has reviewed the R2, and he was hugely impressed with it. He liked the quirky styling, upmarket interior and comfy driving experience, and it’s also very good off-road. It costs around £30,000 in the USA, but by the time it lands on our shores it’s likely to start from £50,000. That still makes it a very tempting alternative to the Tesla Model Y.
9. Toyota GR GT
If an electric supercar doesn’t appeal to you, Toyota is working on something which might. This is the new GR GT, and it’s a low-slung two-door which is powered by an all-new twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
It’s paired with a hybrid system, and Toyota says it’ll have at least 650hp when the production car arrives in 2027. It should also handle beautifully thanks to a near-perfect weight distribution and a super-low centre of gravity.
10. Zeekr 8X
This is the Zeekr 8X, and it’s a Chinese plug-in hybrid SUV which is luxurious enough to take on the very best European brands. Mat has thoroughly tested the 8X, and it’s a seriously impressive bit of kit.
The interior feels super-luxurious, the technology is top-notch and it also offers blistering performance. With a whopping 1,400hp on tap, the Zeekr 8X annihilated a Ferrari Purosangue in a drag race, beating it down the quarter-mile by a full second. You’ll be able to buy this car in the UK next year, and prices are likely to start from around £70,000.
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