{"id":13116,"date":"2020-12-23T14:28:18","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T04:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/?p=13116"},"modified":"2020-12-23T14:28:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-23T04:28:18","slug":"new-2021-cars-to-save-up-for-and-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/buy-new-car\/new-2021-cars-to-save-up-for-and-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"New 2021 Cars To Save Up For and Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keeping my ear to the ground and spying on what new cars are coming to Australia next year has revealed a decent line-up of cars that should peak interest, grab the attention and generally convince a new-car buyer to hold off their purchasing till one of these arrives.\u00a0 Let\u2019s get straight down to business and take a look together:<\/p>\n

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Audi RS Q8 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

A new Audi RS Q8 is coming in October boasting a whopping 441 kW and 800 Nm.\u00a0 Hot performance is matched by AWD grip, and the interior is high-spec and gorgeous.\u00a0 Being a luxury-performance SUV from Audi, the price will be in excess of $200k.<\/p>\n

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Audi A3 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

Audi also will offer the new A3 Hatch alongside a new A3 Sedan.\u00a0 These two small cars will have all the latest gadgets, and will be powered by an excellent 1.4-litre TFSI turbo-petrol engine.\u00a0 The 4-cylinder is good for 110 kW\u00a0and\u00a0250 Nm.\u00a0 Linked to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic, the new car will be zippy and very efficient.\u00a0 The A3 line-up wouldn\u2019t be complete without the S3, and in 2021 we will see the new S3 Hatch and Sedan boasting a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 228 kW, 400 Nm and AWD: Excitement!<\/p>\n

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BMW 4 Series 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

BMW gets a new 4 Series next year.\u00a0 The car\u2019s styling is gorgeous, while the interior features nice materials and new, better technology.\u00a0 The base model 420i is good for 135 kW of power and 300 Nm of torque.\u00a0 The 430i packs a healthy 190 kW and 400 Nm. And the M440i xDrive uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline 6-cylinder petrol engine with 285 kW of power and a very strong 500 Nm of torque.\u00a0 All this power is put down via an eight-speed automatic and AWD.<\/p>\n

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Fiat 500 EV 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

A brand new and cute Fiat 500 EV will potentially make it to our shores in 2021. \u00a0Powering the wee Fiat 500 is a 42 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that gives the car a 320km \u2013 400 km range.\u00a0 This might be the perfect little urban runabout, with premium style and fun being at the forefront of the car\u2019s design.<\/p>\n

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Ford Escape 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

Ford boasts the entry of the new Ford Escape which can also be had as a PHEV model.\u00a0 The new Escape is really nice, practical and good to look at.\u00a0 It\u2019s a comfy SUV with plenty of grunt and excellent fuel efficiency.\u00a0 The standard engine is the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder that produces\u00a0183 kW\u00a0and\u00a0387 Nm\u00a0through an excellent eight-speed automatic transmission. \u00a0This engine is available throughout the range and can be had in FWD or AWD modes.\u00a0 The 2021 Ford Escape PHEV uses a\u00a0naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine linked with an electric motor and a\u00a014.4 kWh lithium-ion battery.\u00a0 The combined output is\u00a0167 kW.\u00a0 The Escape PHEV is good (it needs to be) and goes up against the successful Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV as well as the new Volvo XC40 hybrid.<\/p>\n

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Genesis G80 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

If you\u2019re on the lookout for a new luxury sedan, then hang about for the latest Hyundai Genesis G80.\u00a0 This is quite a car with all the jaw-dropping looks to rival a Beemer 7 Series or Mercedes S-Class.\u00a0 A 2.5-litre turbo or 3.5-litre turbo petrol are the options, and both can be linked to RWD or AWD options.\u00a0 Smooth, quiet performance is likely to be matched with excellent reliability.\u00a0 The recent J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study looked at any problems experienced by owners of 3-year-old vehicles, and they found that the 2020 Genesis G80 was named the most dependable midsize premium car with the lowest rate of reported problems over time.<\/p>\n

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Great Wall Ute<\/p><\/div>\n

A new Great Wall Ute has just become available, and it\u2019s a nice package.\u00a0 The range consists of the Cannon, the Cannon-L and the range-topping Cannon-X.\u00a0 The new Great Wall Ute will come with the strong new 2.0-litre turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine producing 120 kW\u00a0of power and 400 Nm of torque.\u00a0 It will be offered with a choice of a\u00a0six-speed manual\u00a0or a ZF-sourced\u00a0eight-speed automatic transmission, and it will also be able to pull a braked trailer of 2250 kg.\u00a0 This is similar in size to a Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara or Toyota Hilux, except it will be cheaper to buy.<\/p>\n

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Hyundai Sonata 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

We\u2019ve got the classy looking new Hyundai Sonata Sedan.\u00a0 This has to be arguably the best looking mid-to-large sedan on the market.\u00a0 N-Line Sonatas are particularly good-looking and boast 19-inch alloy wheels, a boot-lid spoiler, unique bumpers, blacked out accents, a quad-tipped exhaust and a rear diffuser.\u00a0 The N-Line isn\u2019t short on power either, with the new 213 kW\/422 Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol more than capable of dancing a jig.\u00a0 It\u2019s also mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which can see the car through to 100 km\/h from a standstill in a mere 5.3 seconds.<\/p>\n

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Hyundai Pallisade 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

Hyundai\u2019s new seven-seater Pallisade looks immense \u2013 which it is.\u00a0 This is a large luxury SUV with all the comfort of an S-Class.\u00a0 In Australia, we will get a petrol and a diesel option \u2013 which is excellent.\u00a0 The 3.8-litre V6 petrol is up for 217 kW of power and 355 Nm of torque. \u00a0It\u2019s mated to a very smooth eight-speed automatic transmission.\u00a0 The 2.2-litre turbo-diesel makes 147 kW and 440 Nm via its eight-speed automatic and AWD set-up.\u00a0 Diesel Pallisades are very efficient for such a big bruising SUV, and both engines are really good towing units.<\/p>\n

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Hyundai Tucson 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

Hyundai also boast the arrival of the new Tucson with its nice streamlined looks.\u00a0 The Tucson has proven pretty popular in Australia, so with the new base engine a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol, a\u00a0turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol\u00a0and\u00a0a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel unit the options for power, the new medium comfortable SUV is set to build on current success story.<\/p>\n

Hyundai iMax vans are very good and there will be a new one of these available by the end of 2021.<\/p>\n

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Kia Carnival 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

Soon, you will be able to get into a new Kia Carnival, and with seven, eight or 11 seat configurations, this is a comfy and practical people mover.\u00a0 The new Carnival has to be one of the spunkiest looking people movers on the market; in a market which has seen the Honda Odyssey having the better styling over recent times.\u00a0 The new Carnival has it all: luxury, comfort, technology, safety; it\u2019s all there.<\/p>\n

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LDV T60 Ute 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

A new LDV T60 will grace our roads next year.\u00a0 This is a good-looking, hard-working ute with good mechanicals, decent output and nice comfort and tech.\u00a0 It will come with the rugged turbo-diesel, which offers 120 kW and 375 Nm, ensuring frugal, dependable transport.\u00a0 The T60 has some pretty funky styling, boasting a seriously big grille, slim-line head lights, and a front DRL that runs the width of the ute.<\/p>\n

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Mercedes Benz S-Class 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

An all-new Mercedes Benz S-Class is on the horizon.\u00a0 Expect the best and nothing less.<\/p>\n

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Mitsubishi Outlander 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

Awards for most futuristic car might be going to the brand new 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander.\u00a0 The range-topping Outlander PHEV is expected to feature a larger battery than the current plug-in hybrid model, while the other engines are likely to be new, also.<\/p>\n

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Nissan X-Trail 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

I\u2019ve always been a fan of the X-Trail\u2019s ability in all areas, and now the new Nissan X-Trail is upon us with a design that has been pleasantly tweaked, and offering more technology in the classy package.\u00a0 Inside the new model, it\u2019s packed with a new infotainment system with a 10.8-inch colour head-up display, a 12.3-inch digital dashboard, and a 9.0-inch touchscreen.\u00a0 Wireless Apple CarPlay is included, along with wireless phone charging.\u00a0 Nissan will also offer a full ProPilot suite of active safety assists on this model that will make this one of the safest in its class.\u00a0 The AWD system packs a new electro-hydraulic clutch, which is designed to more accurately and quickly shuffle the power load around the wheels when slippage is detected.<\/p>\n

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Renault Captur 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

Renault\u2019s classy small Captur SUV is worth the wait.\u00a0 Power will come from a\u00a01.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine that is mated with a\u00a0seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.\u00a0 Output is rated at 117 kW\u00a0of power and there is a healthy\u00a0260 Nm\u00a0of torque. \u00a0Practicality and comfort is good inside a new Captur, which has a two-tier boot that holds up to 536 litres of luggage, and the split\/folding rear seats can also be slid forward and back as needed.<\/p>\n

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Skoda Octavia 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

A sleek new Skoda Octavia impresses with its low-slung lines available in sedan or wagon styling.\u00a0 I personally love the shape of the wagon, with its long roofline and nicely filled out haunches.\u00a0 The Skoda Ocatvia RS will be powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine making 180 kW and 370 Nm. \u00a0A locking front differential and dual-clutch transmission will be standard. \u00a0An efficient 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol four will likely run the rest of the Octavias.\u00a0 Skoda Octavias have always been at the forefront of space and practicality.<\/p>\n

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Subaru Outback 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

A brand new Subaru Outback is coming! This is a brilliant SUV\/Wagon built for tackling the rough as well as the smooth.\u00a0 The five-seater sits on a new modular Subaru Global Platform that is stiffer, boosting handling prowess and safety credentials.\u00a0 The exterior styling looks good, while the cabin is new and stylish. \u00a0An 11.6-inch portrait-oriented centre touchscreen looks and functions really nicely.\u00a0 So, there\u2019s a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated Boxer petrol engine that hauls nice and smooth and will be standard across the range.\u00a0 Also, a new 2.4-litre turbo unit with 190 kW of power replaces the six-cylinder option. This is a swift runner with great handling.\u00a0 All models will be offered with the symmetrical AWD system, and they\u2019ll use a CVT with eight stepped ratios.<\/p>\n

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Subaru Levorg 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

A new Subaru Levorg is also about to run out on stage.\u00a0 To start with, the\u00a0Subaru Levorg\u00a0will be powered exclusively by a\u00a01.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine\u00a0with\u00a0130 kW\u00a0of power between 5200 and 5600 rpm, and\u00a0300 Nm\u00a0of torque between 1600 and 3600 rpm.\u00a0 All-wheel drive\u00a0is, of course, standard, as is a\u00a0CVT.\u00a0 A punchier big Turbo model will, no doubt, become available later on.<\/p>\n

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Toyota Kluger 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

The new Toyota Kluger\u00a0looks really good for the buyer looking to upgrade their old SUV.\u00a0 An electrified version of this comfy and stylish seven-seat SUV will make the running costs even better.\u00a0 The new Kluger hybrid blends a 2.5-litre petrol engine with two electric motors and a compact battery, delivering a maximum 179 kW output to the capable AWD system.\u00a0 If you\u2019re after petrol alone, then the 3.5-litre V6 offers a throaty 218 kW and strong performance.\u00a0 FWD or AWD options are available, both of which run with a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission.\u00a0 Drive one of these, and you can see why so many people like-and-buy Klugers.<\/p>\n

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Volkswagen Golf 2021<\/p><\/div>\n

Volkswagen has their popular new Golf on sale soon; and a new Golf always looks nice parked up the driveway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Keeping my ear to the ground and spying on what new cars are coming to Australia next year has revealed a decent line-up of cars that should peak interest, grab the attention and generally convince a new-car buyer to hold off their purchasing till one of these arrives.\u00a0 Let\u2019s get straight down to business and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5120,86,52,55,54,57],"tags":[6768,3940,3791],"class_list":["post-13116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-automotive-design","category-blog","category-buy-new-car","category-car-sales","category-makes-models","category-manufacturer-news","tag-2021-new-cars","tag-buy-a-new-car","tag-new-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13116","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13116"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13116\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13138,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13116\/revisions\/13138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13116"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}