These Are the Future Cars You're Most Excited About

I’ve been waiting 2 Decades for a new Bus to come from VW. It’s ashamed that Americans have to wait another 2 years for it come to our shores.

The ID. Buzz is so cool. On one hand it’s a retro-style cute-mobile based on an automotive icon. On the other, it shows that minivans are still awesome. I love the look of it. I just hope the interior isn’t quite as irksome to use as some of VW’s other EVs.

Submitted by: TheDriveress

If I had to pick one, it’s probably whatever the top dawg EV/hybrid Corvette is going to be. Whether it’s called the ZL-1, Zora, E-Ray, or Michael Bay’s Rage Boner, I’m here for it.

We’re about to see GM do some wacky stuff with the Corvette (hopefully). I’m very much stoked for it. In my mind, the Z06 is just the beginning. Get weird GM, I beg you.

Submitted by: dbeach84

The Charger Daytona EV—duh. Course it’s one thing to have a cool looking concept, it’s another for when the production version hits the dealerships’ floors and it’s a letdown. Given the strong ‘69 Charger look of the concept, I doubt Dodge will pull the rug out—like how Chevy did with the Volt concept versus the dishrag-dull production version.

I’m still on the bubble about the revving noises they’ve added to the EV. I can’t tell from the recording if it’s worth a damn or not. Envious I won’t be at the Detroit Auto Show to hear it in person? Oh yeah.

But then there is Dodge’s R-wing emulating the ‘69 Charger’s grille.

Make it more aerodynamic while getting away from the Dove-soap-bar/hardboiled-egg-sliced-lengthwise look of all the other EVs—it’s absolutely brilliant.

All of the answers in this thread are correct, but this one is the most correct. I have such strong feelings for this car, and by the way it sounds badass. Don’t listen to the haters (Steve).

Submitted by: the 1969 Dodge Charger Guy

I would have to go for the Toyota Corolla GR. Close call with the new Type R. I mean, how many (affordable) hot hatches like this one will be made in the near future.

The GR Corolla is so neat, and I’m very happy to see OEMs are still doing interesting things with internal combustion engines. EVs are coming, but let’s have fun with ICE while we still can!

Sadly to say, none. I could be considered an active buyer, but I don’t see anything exciting, and priced for a modern family (less than 45k$ CA) and available in Canada/US.

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Submitted by: minardi

Besides the immediate future ICE cars coming out next year like the GRC, CTR, and Supra MT, I’m excited about the future of Hyundai’s electric N cars. I’m interested to see if they’ll instill said N electric cars with track ready capability and fun that the ICE N cars have. I mean, I’m not too excited about the Ioniq 5N, but definitely excited for the Ioniq 6N and any non-CUV body that adopts the N moniker in the future.

The electric Hyundais that have been shown to the public are sooooo cool. I just hope the N Vision 74's production car looks even somewhat like the concept. My fingers are very much crossed.

Submitted by: mountainbikingandtrackdays

The $25,000 EV.

Sure, there’s the Bolt and the Leaf... but not those. I mean an appealing $25,000 EV. Something in a similar style to the Mazda3 or Toyota Corolla Hatchback, with a reasonable features and range.

I know it’s extremely unlikely to ever happen considering inflation and the increasing costs of raw materials, but I can dream, can’t I?

Don’t lose hope just yet, friend. As companies continue to advance manufacturing and supply sourcing, prices will likely come down. Until then. the Bolt and Leaf are very good vehicles.

Submitted by: shanepj13

The G42 M2 Coupé.

One of the last hurrahs for the traditional ICE performance car. And the last hurrah for the classic BMW M car.

It has a straight six in the front, a manual in the middle and rear wheel drive in the back.

The next M2 will represent the end of the line for BMW M as we know it. It’s sure to be a special car. Despite what a lot of people say, I actually like the look of the current 2 Series. It’s cool!

Submitted by: Ferrer

The rumored electric Maverick and Ranger Lightnings. I want an electric pickup but smaller that a full-size, and (relatively) affordable.

Ford teased the release of another electric pickup when it had its launch of the F-150 Lightning. Don’t be surprised if that comes sooner rather than later.

Submitted by: KngT- 60% of the time, it works every time

The newest Mustang. Should be the last ICE Mustang, so I bet Ford goes crazy (well, even crazier) with the special editions.

Ford has already confirmed that the next Mustang — which will officially debut soon — won’t have a hybrid motor or all-wheel drive. It’s going to be a monster. I honestly cannot wait for it.

Submitted by: Unacceptably Dry Scones

Future car? Obviously the flying car, something that always seems to be in the future.

Any day now a flying car will actually happen. Any day now...

Submitted by: Pitchblende

Pretty much nothing right now. The cars I love and hoped to see improved versions of are all coming to an end and the EV’s that are set to replace them just aren’t good enough yet.

They are expensive and 300 miles of potential range is just not enough. Especially by year 5 or 10 when the max range has depleted and a replacement pack is $10k. To really be ready for prime time they need to hit 5-600 miles of max range. That should cover the longest journey while having the head room for compensating for weather and elevation changes and degradation over time.

This isn’t everyone’s issue but it is mine and until it’s solved I guess I’ll just stick with what I have till it falls apart.

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Submitted by: jayg2

With the retro future looks, and a bit of cachet, if that truck can have a low first gear so that I can get out and walk next to it, I’d probably bite on that.

It’s going to be super interesting to see what VAG decides to do with Scout. Fingers crossed we get some really neat EV off-roaders coming soon.

Submitted by: Joe Sledge

Tesla Cybertruck (yeah, I said it, fight me)

I guess whatever floats your boat is cool with me. However, you may be waiting a while. Here’s hoping you don’t have to. More competition is better than less competition.

Submitted by: Brian Munro

Rivian R2S which looks like it’ll be a less expensive but much-evolved SUV from Rivian. Their first effort is AMAZING and I’m keen to see what their second attempt looks like.

Honorable Mentions:

-Jeep Recon

-Lucid Motors ‘Project Gravity’ SUV

-Gordon Murray Automotive t50

-Superperformance ‘Electric Cobra’ kit car

My friend, you really get it. There’s so much out there to be excited about. It’s hard to choose just one vehicle. I mean, I can, because it’s the Charger Daytona EV. I’m simple, though.

I’m most excited for the Hornet in terms of future cars that’ll actually come to market. It’s the first ‘new’ Dodge since 2013, and it’s actually pretty cool. Better name and better network for parts then Alfa has for the Tonale too, and a standard 2.0T? I’ve kinda wanted the newer Compass, but the Hornets seems much better to me now, so I’d rather have that!

For concepts, the Charger EV is pretty unique. People think the “exhaust” sound is dumb, but they also think pure quiet driving is dumb too, so why not amplify the noise the motors make already to make the car stand out? I just don’t know how well I feel about another Charger Daytona that possibly won’t do 200mph (after 52/53 years, you’d think we’d have a factory car do it but noooooooo, the original street Daytona’s did like 140mph, and the 50th anniversary did 194, slower than a normal Hellcat).

It’s honestly kind of wild how much cool stuff Stellantis, a company who doesn’t release very many new cars, has coming down the line. Between these two cars and the new electric Jeeps, it seems to be a new day in Michigan. I’m obviously very excited to see what else they have in store.