Cars arriving in showrooms in 2010

03 March 2010
  • Our comprehensive guide to the important new cars for 2010
  • All the essential information from the Geneva Motor Show
  • Key models from Ford, Volkswagen, Lexus and Nissan

 Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo Giulietta: Stylish replacement for the 147 to rival the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series.

 Audi

Audi A1: The cheapest way into Audi ownership with prices starting at an estimated £13,000.

Audi RS5: High performance version of the A5 to be powered by a 480bhp V8 engine.

 BMW

BMW 5-Series: Executive saloon favourite gets sleeker and more stylish design, plus low running costs.

BMW X5:  Minor makeover for BMW's big 4x4 includes more efficient engines. 

 Ford

Ford Focus: All-new generation of popular family hatchback gets a bold design and improved engines. 

Ford Focus Estate: Practical estate joins the hatchback in the next Focus line-up.

 Honda

Honda CR-Z: Sporty coupe comes with hybrid technology and low CO2 emissions.

 Kia

Kia Sportage: Bold compact 4x4 has sharp looks, more passenger room and prices that start at £16,000.

 Lexus

Lexus CT200h: Entry-level Lexus is a five-door hatch powered by a hybrid engine.

 Mazda

Mazda 5: Seven-seat Mazda people carrier comes with family-friendly rear sliding side doors.

 MINI

MINI Countryman: First four-door MINI with four-wheel drive to rival the likes of the Nissan Qashqai.

 Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi ASX: Compact family car with rugged off-road looks joins Outlander as second Mitsubishi crossover.

 Nissan

Nissan Juke: Funky family car mixes off-roader practicality and striking sports car looks.

Nissan Pathfinder and Navara: Minor design changes plus the addition of new diesel engines.

Nissan Micra: All-new small hatch promises low running costs and increased interior space.

 Peugeot

Peugeot RC-Z: The stylish coupe with more than a hint of Audi TT about it. Prices from £20,000.

 Porsche

Porsche Cayenne: Fresh version of the high performance 4x4 includes a petrol/electric hybrid model.

 Renault

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet: Chic addition to the new Megane range with folding metal roof.

Renault Wind: Clio-sized two-seater roadster with retractable roof promises driving fun.  

Renault Clio Gordini: Range-topping hot hatch evokes the famous racing name from the 1960s.

 SEAT

SEAT Ibiza ST: Estate version of the stylish small hatch that should be a practical choice for families.

Skoda

Skoda Fabia vRS: Hot version of the Fabia will be available in both hatchback and estate versions.

Skoda Fabia & Roomster: Minor design changes and new engines that promise lower emissions and cheaper running costs.  

 Toyota

Toyota RAV4: Mild makeover delivers more aggressive look on the compact off-roader.

 Vauxhall

Vauxhall Meriva: The compact family-friendly car that features unique rear-hinged doors.  

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Polo GTI: Performance version of the Polo that blends speed and fuel economy.

Volkswagen Touareg: Flagship 4x4 that now features sharper looks and a hybrid engine.

Volkswagen Sharan: Overdue replacement of the people carrier comes with sliding side doors and seven seats.

Volvo 

Volvo S60: Premium stylish saloon with new safety systems that hopes to rival BMW and Audi.

 

For a full guide to all the latest cars including concept models then visit CAR magazine, the industry experts.