5. Mercedes Benz S500 Plug-In Hybrid (Fall 2014) The
2014 Mercedes Benz S Class is about to be released this fall, but many
are waiting on the plug-in hybrid to make the biggest splash on the
market. When Mercedes has a hybrid in showrooms, the segment has
officially arrived in the U.S. luxury market. Early reports suggest the
approach to the hybrid will be Porsche-like, with the S500 Plug-In
Hybrid able to go around 18 miles on a charge. Pricing on the S Class
starts around six figures. Potential for eMPG is expected to be above
60.
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2. Cadillac ELR (January 2014) Would
a Cadillac driver ever want to part with the cozy growl of the luxury
ride’s engine? GM is betting its loyal following will, and the Cadillac
ELR hybrid is already one of the most hotly anticipated rides of next
year. It will pack a 1.4 L, 4-cylinder engine that works with 273 lb-ft
of torque. The ELR will be no slouch in its electric-driving range,
either. Utilizing the Chevy Volt powertrain, this car will be able to
cover 35 miles on a charge before switching to gasoline. It’s not your
father’
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5. Mercedes Benz S500 Plug-In Hybrid (Fall 2014) The
2014 Mercedes Benz S Class is about to be released this fall, but many
are waiting on the plug-in hybrid to make the biggest splash on the
market. When Mercedes has a hybrid in showrooms, the segment has
officially arrived in the U.S. luxury market. Early reports suggest the
approach to the hybrid will be Porsche-like, with the S500 Plug-In
Hybrid able to go around 18 miles on a charge. Pricing on the S Class
starts around six figures. Potential for eMPG is expected to be above
60.
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1. Tesla Model X (early 2014) Perhaps
the most anticipated of all the 2014 releases is the next model from
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). The Model X is touted as a cross between a stylish
SUV and a useful minivan. The now-standard Tesla specs — falcon wings,
luxury interior — are in place, yet the Model X should blow out
competition by going 0-60 in under 5 seconds. It’s a bold statement from
the industry’s most innovative company, and should be making headlines
within the year. Pricing is in line with the Model S, starting around
$70,000 before tax credit.
The coming year will be a showcase for
some of the world’s oldest automakers. The Detroit revival is nearly
complete, so it only makes sense that a challenge from European luxury
car makers would follow.
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3. Volvo V60 Sports Wagon (January 2014) The
V60 Sports Wagon from Volvo has high expectations after finding success
in Europe. Safety is always the hallmark of a Volvo, so the company is
increasing its commitment, giving drivers the option for automatic
stopping at up to 31 mph when danger presents itself. It’s also a more
stylish Volvo wagon than has been seen in the company’s 60 years working
on this style of automobile. It’s still unclear whether Volvo will
offer a diesel engine stateside (as with its Euro counterpart), but most
guesses suggest it won’t.
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Audi
has gone on the record saying it is proud to have produced a plug-in
hybrid that doesn’t look like one. That gesture will appeal to many
drivers, and indeed it’s difficult to tell the difference at a glance,
especially from this early picture of the concept car. Slated to arrive
sometime in the middle of 2014, the A3 E-Tron Plug-in Hybrid will get
around 30 miles on a full charge (over 500 miles in total range). The
car has some muscle, too, generating 204 hp on 258 lb-ft of torque.
Pricing hasn’t been announced yet.
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7. 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid (Early 2014) This
car will cause a sensation wherever it’s driven, though few will be
aware of its hybrid capabilities unless drivers sneak past using the
electric motor. On that count, the 918 Spyder, a million-dollar hybrid,
can go around 18 miles on a charge before switching over to the gasoline
engine. Of course, to get up to its top speeds of over 211 mph, the
Spyder would require help from the gasoline engine to generate a
mind-blowing 887 hp. It goes 0-60 in 2.8 seconds, but it starts at
$970,000, if you can score a limited-edition model.
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6. Volkswagen E-Golf (mid-2014) Volkswagen
isn’t sitting tight, and is getting strong in the electric game with
its E-Golf, available as early as spring of 2014. The E-Golf will be
able to travel over 90 miles on a full charge, zoom close to 90 mph on
the highway, and pack a motor operating with 199 lb-ft of torque. The
variation on the classic Gold will be a five-door hatchback utilizing a
26.5 kWh battery. Though pricing is not available, it is expected to be
in the low-$30K range.
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You should know that a high number of car models coming online are hybrids.
The Prius and Volt are game changers i the auto industry and a lot of cars coming are based on those technologies. The first car is a Ford Mustang
You
missed the 2014 Cadillac CTS; apart from the Volkswagen the Mustang and
Cadillac will sell better than all the others on that list
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First pic isn't Mercedes nau? Probably, you're talking about mustang. Mercedes emblemMustang emblem
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