2016 news part 2

To pick up where we left of in part one with the Focus RS and how it plans to cause a stir in the world of hot hatchery, we move to an equally awaited hatch from Japan that plans to do the same thing in the form of the Type R

Honda - 2016 sees the long wait come to an end for fans of the Civic type R. Honda took a significant time in the development of the car with new additions including a 2.0 litre turbocharged engine, driving dynamics based on the BTCC touring car and a limited slip differential all in the aim of taming all 228kw going through the front wheels. 

Mid 2016 will bring the new 492kw hybrid NSX supercar powered by a 3.5L v6 with the aid of 3 electric motors, one in the back and two in the front thus making the NSX an AWD supercar. This all provides for an interesting change to the back to basics Ayrton Senna developed original

Hyundai - March will bring the return of the Tucson, replacing the now defunct IX35 promising to be a big contender in the competitive compact SUV market.

The Second quarter of the year brings the new version of the ever popular Elantra offering upgraded spec levels and a new engine choice in the form of a 2.0 litre engine.

Infiniti- the Luxury division of car maker Nissan launches its first compact hatchback, the Q30 based on the Mercedes A-class it offers the same engines and tech as seen in the Merc, but at what should be a fraction of the cost. 

Similarities to the A-Class profile can be seen if you look for long enough but did a very good job in hiding this car’s roots with some sleek lines and the definitive lines and design cues they are known for. Jaguar -  the all new, all aluminium XF  set to launch next month, is claimed to be the most efficient car in class, through new engines and  lightweight construction. The new F pace SUV which shares its underpinnings with the new XF  is to arrive in the second quarter of the year, entering the mid-sized SUV market will provide for an interesting alternative to the current leaders from the German stables  Lexus - The fourth generation of the RX SUV is designed to mimic the sharp lines of the smaller NX. Facelifts to both the IS and GS models is to come in the next few weeks.

Similarities to the A-Class profile can be seen if you look for long enough but did a very good job in hiding this car’s roots with some sleek lines and the definitive lines and design cues they are known for.

Jaguar -  the all new, all aluminium XF  set to launch next month, is claimed to be the most efficient car in class, through new engines and  lightweight construction. The new F pace SUV which shares its underpinnings with the new XF  is to arrive in the second quarter of the year, entering the mid-sized SUV market will provide for an interesting alternative to the current leaders from the German stables 

Lexus - The fourth generation of the RX SUV is designed to mimic the sharp lines of the smaller NX. Facelifts to both the IS and GS models is to come in the next few weeks. 

Similarities to the A-Class profile can be seen if you look for long enough but did a very good job in hiding this car’s roots with some sleek lines and the definitive lines and design cues they are known for.

Jaguar -  the all new, all aluminium XF  set to launch next month, is claimed to be the most efficient car in class, through new engines and  lightweight construction. The new F pace SUV which shares its underpinnings with the new XF  is to arrive in the second quarter of the year, entering the mid-sized SUV market will provide for an interesting alternative to the current leaders from the German stables 

Lexus - The fourth generation of the RX SUV is designed to mimic the sharp lines of the smaller NX. Facelifts to both the IS and GS models is to come in the next few weeks. 

                               

The LC coupe is to arrive before the end of the year 

Maserati - The Manufactures first SUV- the Levante will be launched in April  

McLaren - The 570S will launch in early February, while the larger more powerful 496kw 675LT spider will arrive in June with a retractable hard top to keep the winter chills out.

The 675LT looks to take the fight directly to the 488 GTB spider

Mercedes Benz -  The launch of the new E-Class will arrive be around midyear and will include the addition of the all-new 3.0 litre bi-turbo 270kw V6 engine that is due to feature in the E450 AMG. 

The CLA will undergo a mild facelift in line with the recent changes to the A-class

The S-Class cabriolet will arrive in the second half of the year

Mitsubishi - The Triton bakkie range is set to arrive in mid-year to attempt to de-thrown the Ford Ranger as the most sold one-tonne bakkie. With the launch of the Triton,the Pajero sport will follow with the same underpinnings and slightly better usability with a 7 seat options