With the New Year comes a whole host of new cars hitting the showrooms. While most manufacturers are launching newer versions of already popular models, some have started from scratch to create something completely new. This is Parker's pick of the top models for 2009...
£7995
Ford will launch the second generation Ford Ka in January, more than 12 years after the original model was introduced... Click for the full details
£14,745 (est)
Renault is turning on the style with its Megane Coupe - the more sporty three-door version of the new Megane hatchback... See it here
£28,000 (est)
Nissan has released details of its new 370Z - the long awaited successor to the 350Z... More
£13,500 (est)
Following on from the success of the new 6, Mazda is set to launch the new 3 hatchback in 2009... More info
£15,995 (est)
The second generation of the MINI Convertible is due to go on sale in March 2009 - and the newcomer should prove just as popular as the outgoing car... More
£85,000 (est)
2009 will be a busy year for Porsche. As well as introducing its first ever diesel model (the Cayenne TDI) it will also be launching the four-seat Panamera...Would you?
£33,500 (est)
Not content with introducing four new models at once, Infiniti is set to follow up its UK launch in April 2009 with the the G37 Convertible... More
£30,000 (est)
Audi has released details of its new A5 Convertible, the successor to the popular soft-top version of the A4... Find out more
£16,000 (est)
The Exeo (pronouned ex-ay-o) is the new saloon from SEAT, but if you're thinking it looks familiar then you'd be right - it shares the same Volkswagen platform as the previous Audi A4... More
£9500 (est)
Citroen is once again showing its flair for design with the unique C3 Picasso... Take a look here