Top 10: Cars coming in 2019
The tidal wave of new cars hitting the market is showing no sign of slowing down. From desirable crossovers to exciting new electric cars, we've picked 10 that we're looking forward to the most.
Polestar 1
On sale: summer 2019
Volvo’s sporty brand Polestar is set to launch its first car in 2019, catchily titled the Polestar 1. It will have a four-cylinder turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-litre petrol engine powering the front wheels, while a pair of motors drive the rear wheels. The result is a combined hefty 600PS and a staggering 1000Nm of torque.
Powertrain aside, the V90-based Polestar 1 will be a 2+2 coupe with an interior that’ll be familiar to anyone who’s driven a modern Volvo. The price? That’ll be around £135,000, although most buyers are expected to lease it through a subscription service.
Heinzmanfred on 3 January 2019
I am unconvinced electric cars are the way forward - even with Govt. and Green Lobby support, ceetainly not after the Diesel Drama when we were all encouraged to go Diesel - for me an electric car is the equivallent of the old - fashioned " Milk Float " - great for short distances and local shopping/ school run etc...forget Motorway driving .....imagine being in the depth of winter in a motorway queue with maximum in-car heating and crawling along in ice and snow with your electric car limited to 130 miles of power - no thankyou.....electric cars ....not for me...as a second car...perhaps...signed Henry Carlton
Don1988 on 3 January 2019
I thought a new Golf was coming out in 2019 - obviously no longer of much importance.Deadwoodward on 3 January 2019
How do you charge it overnight if you do not have a garage or private driveway?Many people live in flats, and terraced houses, and parking zones where people from
two streets away can legally park outside your house overnight.
Capt Pete on 3 January 2019
Yes I agree electric is medieval it seemsGo hydrogen, you burn hydrogen you get water
The only problem is the tunnel, both times I took my Volvo 240 GLT to France they checked for gas tanks
Which of course I did not have but the camper van was ok with propane bottles
Eurotunnel need to change their rules but I have not used the tunnel for many years so might be different now.
Why drive all the way to Kent when you can cross from Poole or Portsmouth
It was fun though to go under de sea
Hay how
Ron Burgundy on 3 January 2019
Henry Carlton. Thanks for trotting out the same tired old arguments. Have a look at Bjorn Nyland's YouTube channel to see what can be achieved even in winter with decent charging infrastructure, We will get there in the UK eventually so your fears will be assuaged. I hope you're young enough to be able to take advantage of all the new EVs coming in the next few years.
aethelwulf on 4 January 2019
And until there is a decent charging structure? Buy petrol of course.
Lawlessbreed on 3 January 2019
An extra 40mm of length compared etc.,etc.,How does that make it a very practical car?
NickNike on 4 January 2019
Electric drive technology needs a major technology step change before it becomes viable. What is the point of spending double the money on half the performance. The good old IC engine has and is serving us well, yet the politicians give it bad press. Maybe the world will become a sensible place again one day.
Keith Ware on 4 January 2019
When batteries are able to charged in 10 minutes for 300 mile and you can go to an electric station to fill up you won't need to charge at home as it will be similar to what you do with your ICE.Tony McStea on 5 January 2019
Edited by Tony McStea on 05/01/2019 at 11:46
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