This is no longer surprising SUVs dominate sales, and now manufacturers’ catalogs. Sedan, coupe, convertible, minivan: most of our traditional and historic categories are gone. They were replaced by their SUV equivalent. This year, the number of new products from French manufacturers has increased. Renault’s Espace, Rafale and Scénic, 2008 facelift and Peugeot’s new 3008. A fever that will continue to spread in 2024… So what are the new features of 2023 in this category? Here are the next releases!
Alfa Romeo Brennero
His name has not yet been confirmed, but Alfa Romeo’s next model will be a 100% electric city crossover. Technical cousin Jeep Avenger and Fiat 600d, it benefits from Stellantis synergy for the technical aspect. So we can expect it to have the same 156bhp engine and the same 40kWh battery. Enough to drive almost 400 kilometers on a single charge…
Audi Q6 e-tron
Just presented in Munich, the new Audi Q6 e-tron will enter the catalog next year. It will slot in between the Q4 and Q8 e-tron, and will later offer a Sportback coupe variant like its brothers-in-arms. Installed on news PPE electric platform (Porsche Premium Platform), it can accept fast charging up to 270 kWwhich accelerates the charging time to 80% in 25 minutes, for theoretical autonomy up to 600 km.
Dacia Duster
Dacia’s bestseller will be updated in one third generation who will embody new stylistic codes brand It will be more athletic, more square, as represented by the Bigster concept still available in 4X4. The diesel will not be updated, but hybrid version will arrive in assortment.
Peugeot 3008
Among the French manufacturers it the bestseller 3008, which will make its own revolution. It will use Peugeot’s new styling language, introduced on the last 308 and 408. her sharper and more aggressive style will disguise the new Stellantis STLA Medium platform, which will be able to accommodate the electric versions. Diesel will be eliminated, with a replacement plug-in hybrid engines up to 300 horsepower. The announced Peugeot range on electric traction is 700 kilometers!
Renault Scenic
THE Picturesque in the form in which we knew it as a compact minivan, disappeared in 2022. Its replacement (presented in Munich) changes everything, starting with the conversion to Family SUV. It accepts a more sporty and futuristic style than the Scénic name we knew. Initially, it will replace the Mégane E-Tech engine from 170 or 220 horsepowerand announces a the range is 630 kilometers !
Toyota CH-R
A few months ago, the Toyota CH-R crossover coupe received a completely new generation. It will enter the market during 2024. It will still offer hybrid options with a capacity of 140 or 198 horsepower, and will also introduce a new plug-in hybrid version with a capacity of 223 horsepower.
Volkswagen Tiguan
Finally, at Volkswagen, The Tiguan will also give way to a new one. The next generation will adopt a softer style, as initiated with a range of 100% electrical ID. Based on the evolution of the MQB platform, this base will allow it to accommodate new hybrid versions. The new Evo2 1.5 TSi units will be introduced, which, in particular, will allow run on E85.
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Source: Auto Plus
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