The New Vehicles, Redesigns And Refreshes We Need To See In 2026

There are such a lot of new automobiles getting into the market in 2026, and but many extra getting a styling revamp, it is nearly tough to maintain observe of all of them. It appears as if each main auto producer on the planet is launching one thing new, thrilling, and vital this yr, and we have tracked down just a few of our favorites to carry you the updates you crave.

For the final decade, EVs have gone from mediocre compliance automobiles with half-assed electrical motors dropped in present fuel chassis to among the most enjoyable merchandise coming to the roads of Earth in 2026. In case your new EV does not carry a holistic strategy to the mixing and engineering whereas delivering on type, energy, quickness and vary, you might as effectively not even make one to start with. 

Many of the thrilling automobiles hitting the market in 2026 are electrical, however there’s additionally loads of new stuff coming powered by gasoline and diesel, too. Search for recent sports activities automobiles, just a few SUVs, and a few facelifted favorites on the checklist. Listed below are a handful of my most anticipated unveilings of 2026. Let’s dig in. 

Whereas right here in America automakers are slashing EVs from their lineups, it appears a lot of the fascinating automobiles launching in 2026 will probably be powered by electrons. This is a rundown of all of the thrilling EVs on the way in which this yr. 

BMW Neue Klasse

From a design standpoint, BMW’s retro-futuristic push into the EV house with its next-generation i3 and iX3 (pictured above) is refreshing. BMW hasn’t produced an objectively enticing car in effectively over a decade, however the manufacturing model of the Imaginative and prescient Neue Klasse ideas must be trending in the suitable aesthetic route. A lot of the ostentatiousness of the ideas will probably be toned down for manufacturing, as is common, however the back-to-basics design construction is there for all to see. 

Rivian R2

Rivian

American electrical SUV and pickup model Rivian is prepared for its Tesla Mannequin Y second, transitioning from a distinct segment and too-expensive EV model to a mainstream quantity automaker. The corporate’s R1T pickup and R1S SUV have been broadly thought to be among the finest American-made automobiles in the marketplace, and the hope is that Rivian hasn’t reduce too many corners to get its smaller mid-sized R2 mannequin pricing down. Even with a smaller platform, the R2 guarantees 300 miles of vary and over 5,000 kilos of towing capability.

Jaguar

Bradley Brownell

Jaguar has an formidable plan to push itself upmarket to compete on stage footing with the Bentleys and Aston Martins of the world. Much more formidable, it sees the way forward for its ultra-luxury model as an all-electric one. The controversial Sort 00 idea has drummed up fairly just a few vitriolic paragraphs from a few of my colleagues within the media, however I take a a lot kinder view of the rakish angular coupe idea. If the ultimate manufacturing model of the automotive, prone to be at the least supplied as a sedan, appears something like this, I will be giddy. 

New Chevrolet Bolt

With Chevrolet’s Equinox EV and Blazer EV among the many hottest EVs offered in 2025, including the bargain-priced Bolt (pictured above) again to the lineup ought to assist GM acquire claw again a few of that market share from a sinking Tesla. No one has any cash proper now, so getting again to fundamentals and delivering inexpensive machines to individuals who want them is a strong technique. Perhaps you might want to go purchase a Bolt, you most likely will not remorse it. Sadly, GM is solely maintaining it round for a yr and a half.

Slate 

Slate

Talking of inexpensive electrical machines from American manufacturers, the wildly anticipated pickup truck/SUV combo from Slate is anticipated in late 2026. With a value anticipated within the low $30,000 vary, and practicality out the wazoo, this right-sized pickup already has loads of followers. It is an formidable venture from an unknown startup, but when it performs its playing cards proper, Slate would possibly be capable of kick-start the long-dead compact pickup phase that after offered tons of of hundreds of items within the U.S. market. 

Genesis GV60 Magma

Genesis

All of us love the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, proper? It is one of the crucial thrilling EVs in the marketplace as we speak. Properly, what if it appeared even cooler and went even quicker? Genesis is copying Hyundai’s homework right here, giving the Ioniq 5’s platform mate GV60 a brand new Magma mannequin. Magma is the efficiency arm of Genesis, supposed to reflect BMW M or Mercedes AMG. This would be the first of many Magmas to hit the streets, and it packs the very same all-wheel drive electrical drivetrain because the 5 N with 641 obtainable horses. Genesis, not like Hyundai’s N nonetheless, will increase torque to a powerful 583 pound-feet, adjusts motor output relying on which of the automotive’s simulated “gears” you choose, gave the suspension an much more aggressive tune, and adopted a bigger and higher braking package deal.

Ferrari Elettrica

Ferrari

Figuring out the engineers at Ferrari, it’s going to nonetheless be fairly the thrilling factor to drive, and fast is a given. However with out the raucous Italian soundtrack, will it nonetheless be a Ferrari? I am excited to seek out out what it appears like, what’s appears like, and the way it drives when the automotive is lastly unveiled later this yr. For now we do not even know the title of the car, however Ferrari is referring to it as venture Elettrica, in order that’s nearly as good a reputation as any. 

Genesis Magma GT

Genesis has come a great distance within the sports activities automotive market because the Hyundai-branded V6-powered coupe launched in 2008. Teased early final yr, the Genesis Magma GT (pictured above) is alleged to be powered by a brand new mid-mounted twin-turbo V8, paired with a hybrid system making energy numbers into the seven-hundreds. This can be a heck of a supercar from a model that has by no means constructed one earlier than. Genesis was already on the map, however this launch will see the Korean model increasing its affect. 

McLaren W1

McLaren

McLaren has lengthy been the ultimate phrase in hypercar expertise, pushing additional and quicker with every passing era. The F1 kicked off a revolution, the P1 cemented it, Senna took it to the following stage, and the W1 is perhaps the one which ends it eternally. This light-weight 1258-horsepower hybrid monster goals to ship Ferrari, Porsche, and everybody else packing. McLaren says this $2.1 million limited-to-399-units hypercar is probably the most track-capable road automotive the corporate has ever constructed. 

Lamborghini Temerario Variants

Lamborghini

As with the Gallardo and Huracan that preceded it, Lamborghini’s new “entry-level” sports activities automotive will spawn a couple of thousand completely different variations to entice well-to-do drivers to gather all of them. Anticipate, at minimal, to see a convertible model earlier than the tip of the yr. We would not be shocked to see a track-ready rear-wheel drive STO model with over 1,000 ponies this yr as effectively. If we’re fortunate we’ll additionally see a Sterrato off-road model hitting the grime quickly. 

Tesla Roadster

Tesla

Hahahahahaha. Sorry, I simply needed to. This nearly definitely is not occurring, regardless of the protestation of firm CEO Elon Musk. 

Kia Telluride 

Most likely the best-looking eight-seater ever made, Kia’s Telluride (above) is lastly getting a re-do after six sturdy years of gross sales. The Korean automaker is guzzling revenue on these like its water, and it is nearly certainly going to proceed into the foreseeable future with a brand new up to date look, extra highly effective engines, and a brand new hybrid mannequin delivering 35 MPG mixed. This must be one other residence run.

Toyota RAV4

Toyota

Toyota’s finest vendor is getting a whole revamp in its sixth-generation for the 2026 mannequin yr. With as much as 320 horsepower obtainable from the PHEV mannequin, and a less-expensive front-wheel drive mannequin obtainable for the primary time, there’s one thing for each driver’s wants on this every-person folks mover. 

Mustang Raptor?

Ford

Each automotive weblog on the planet, together with Jalopnik, has been chattering about an off-road Mustang for years. I am not satisfied it’s going to occur, but when it does Ford had higher get off their butts and make it a actuality earlier than the market leaves it behind. Is the overlanding factor over but? 

Hellcat returns?

Holy Fratzog, it is truly occurring? After the supercharged Hemi engine was unceremoniously killed off in favor of a Stellantis all-electric future, all of us thought that was the ultimate phrase and we would by no means see gas-powered horsepower the way in which we had for the final decade once more. Fortuitously (sadly?) for us, the b**ch is perhaps again. For 2027 Dodge introduced that the V8 engines are coming again to the Charger, regardless of the present Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six engines being extra highly effective and extra environment friendly. You’d suppose, then, that the brand new V8s can be cheaper, however you would be flawed.

Mazda CX-5 Hybrid

Mazda

There is not a lot that hasn’t but been mentioned about Mazda’s fairly nice CX-5 mid-size crossover. It serves very well in every day driver obligation, with tons going for it, besides gasoline financial system. Meaning a brand new hybrid mannequin would do Mazda quite a lot of good, and for the 2027 mannequin yr the Skyactive-Z hybrid is lastly right here. Honda’s CR-V and Toyota’s all-hybrid RAV4 are wiping the ground with the better-looking Mazda, so the Hiroshima automaker is placing all of it on crimson right here. 

Ram Diesel Energy Wagon

Ram

Ram’s off-road prepared Energy Wagon mannequin has been round for a very long time now, nevertheless it has at all times needed to merely survive with gasoline-powered drivetrains. For 2027 the corporate has lastly discovered a method to mix the choochin’ 1075 lb-ft of its 6.7-liter turbodiesel Cummins engine with the trail-crawling off-road items shoppers love.