30 most anticipated cars in 2012

What can we expect in 2012 from the automakers? What sensations are we prepared? What, after all, to save money? We have tried to find answers to these questions in the survey's 30 most anticipated cars of the future goda.

1. Range Rover

Hard to believe that the current Range Rover was released already in 2002. It's almost ten years of healthy competition with the best of the German representatives. Now Land Rover lint on his successor, who must set the benchmark for luxury SUV in the next ten let.Pust you do not mind the evolutionary approach to design: a revolutionary Land Rover, which will overturn all the principles of creation and subsequent sale modeley.Eto celebration of progress: lightweight design , consisting of 50% recycled aluminum, the hybrid propulsion system and reduced the amount of engines - to appease dzhiponenavistnikov. But all to the last rivet is designed to develop a true talent Range Rover - the ability to mix the climb anywhere with flawless asphalt povadkami.Kompaniya so confident of success, he plans to drive the price for the five millionth mark (the demand is such that production of the current Range Rover Ultimate cost more than six million had tripled). Designers did a good job to hide the dimensions: a "range" is still five meters from nose to tail, but outside of it will be difficult to guess. "When it comes to environmental performance, people are talking about mass and technology, but if they see a big car, they immediately think it is bad, - recognizes Gerry McGovern, chief designer of Land Rover. - I am looking for a way to remove the massive external and reach a point where the car does not look great, but do not fall into anorexia. "The new aluminum platform uses the know-how of colleagues from Jaguar, allowing using alloys and composites to reduce weight from the current 2.8 about two tons. Did not Elise, but the course pravilnyy.Silnee throw weight is not given, and various off-road gadgets. Improved air suspension will successfully cut off and bumps and holes, but the engineers have tried to bring JLR character handling on the pavement to the fact that has XJ.Dorabotannye engines - five-liter petrol V8 and 4.4-liter turbodiesel - are familiar to us, but means reduced weight and appearance V-shaped "sixes." Hybrid will arrive in 2013, and its plug-in version - a year or two is expected pozzhe.Vnutri new piece of excellent materials, and modern accents and a pack of gadgets such as active safety systems based on cameras, assistants and new off-road with a split-screen televisions. And there will be prostornee.MakGovern says: "The logical step - to increase the area of the rear riders, and that around it. Plus, with a long tail car could look better. But growth in size - not our way. " Thus, the new Range is great, but green. Better equipped, but easier. Looks like a new application for the leadership!

2 & 3. Mercedes A-class and B-class

The Mercedes suddenly seriously undertook to update their compacts. The first A-Class has become famous tricky layout and a sense of premium in miniature. But over the last years of his brilliance faded noticeably, and the story of the "elk test" - no home to prichina.Prishlo time for a new family, and "family" - this is not an exaggeration. First, in March, will be B-Class. He will remain strong and practical, but it will rise above the class of all consumer qualities.

But really we are waiting for the new A-Class. He became thinner and much less radical change of priorities and prepares wallop VW Golf. As reinforcements arrive in the coming years, coupe, convertible and crossover, built on the same platforme.

4. Toyota GT-86

Not only the Russian love for a long time to harness. Toyota and Subaru announced a joint rear-drive sports car working on back in 2009, but we were tortured by various pieces of information and concepts for three years. But the wait is nedolgo.Zamysel simple. Toyota has 17% of Fuji Heavy Industries, which owns Subaru, the company cooperated in the past, and now have twins - GT-86 and BRZ.U both new RWD architecture and two-liter boxer Subaru, located as low as possible and shifted closer to the center of the machine . The mass is small, and weight distribution on axles damn close to 50:50 - all this provides the agility, not even close to comparable with any other modern Toyota.Moschnost not going to be dizzy - naturally aspirated boxer develops about 203 hp and 230 Nm - but modest CO2 emissions means small taxes, leading to the accessibility of the target audience - the rest is molodezhi.Vo thoroughbred Sports-men: Short-MKP6, the suspension on double triangular wishbone and 1220 kg vesa.Dlya those who like it hot will prepare the R-version, honed under the track. They will have a rear differential with mechanical lock, an even smaller mass (down with the butt close-tion seats), the powerful Brembo brakes and body kit with rear wing aircraft razmerov.Pohozhe that we get the sports car that would be proud of Colin McRae and Carlos Sainz!

5. Subaru BRZ

The twins double of one heart, and made it to the Subaru. Aspirated four-cylinder boxer engine capacity of 2.0 liters under the hood of both prescribe mashin.Takaya design helps lower the center of mass, thus improving handling. In combination with the rear wheel drive and compact dimensions (wheelbase 2400 mm - just like the Mini) it promises us a ride with a lot of chance zanosov.

6. Fiat Panda

31 years of life it is the third generation Panda. But during this time the car has sold over 6.5 million. The reason? Like all good things that made Fiat, it has a compact, unpretentious and fun rulitsya.Lyubitelyam large engines ordered input: There are two 0.9-liter engine TwinAir (supercharged and naturally aspirated) petrol engine 1.2 and 1.3-liter diesel engine . Playful 100-strong version has not yet announced, but even if it is not, Panda is likely to remain a nice city pronyroy.

7. Maserati Quattroporte

If you are even vaguely thinking about buying a fast sedan, you are just interested in next-generation Quattroporte. XFR and E63 AMG are good too, but because, in fact, tuning products, right? But the big Maserati - is something special, even more stylish and handsome than the Aston Martin Rapide.
The current machine is sold only with a petrol V8, and it prevents sales. But we have heard that the next generation will be a six-cylinder engine and four-wheel drive - good tools to increase market share.

8. Porsche Boxster

The next Boxster will again use some of the nodes 911, but the cars will be more different from each other externally. Weight reduced by aluminum, and boxer "six" in volume from 2.7 liters to 3.2 liters will be more powerful but environmentally friendly. Even more green theme will develop supercharged engines, four-cylinder engine, which will appear in 2015 godu.

9. BMW 3-series

Not many cars get to be decisive in their classrooms. In 3-Series got it. And the Bavarians are going to maintain its leadership by preparing a new generation of models (factory index F30) syurprizov.Odin a number of them - is the addition of body types. The standard sedan, wagon, coupe and convertible added "hetchbekosedan» Gran Turismo, made in the spirit of his older brother 5-Series GT. It is expected that the car will look like a miniature stylish 5-Series. Due to the increased wheelbase in the cabin will be more space, and, as promised in the BMW, not only for legs but for the shoulders of passengers. Increase and the amount of bagazhnika.Shema suspension will remain the same: at the front desk will be used by McPherson, and back - mnogoryichazhka. Optional 3-Series can be equipped with all-wheel drive, Active Steering, and migrated active amortizatorami.So time will be the version M3, which, however, predictably affected by environmental trends of the time. Say goodbye to the daring atmospheric V8 - as well as the older M5, M3 will be equipped with a turbo engine. According to our information, the BMW is prepared for this version of the 3-liter straight "six" power about 420 hp, which will accompany the improved RKP7.

10. Renault Clio

The current Clio frankly lacks charm. We, of course, like done with the participation of experts charged Renaultsport version of this model, but the civilian version can not boast of any style or character. Everything has to change next spring when the market will be a new generation of French supermini. This car, among other things, remarkable by the fact that it will become the first car developed by Renault new designer Lawrence van den Acker from scratch. Because of this we can understand the spirit in which the design will evolve serial Renault in the next decade (as van den Acker makes the concepts we already know, but that being said, two big differences). The fourth-generation Clio will be the latest development of Renault - a tiny 0.9 liter engine with a turbocharger and a triple. His exact specifications are not yet known, but it is expected that the engine will develop 110 hp power and 160 Nm of torque at just the fuel consumption of 3.7 liters per 100 kilometers. But the production of electric versions of the Clio is not planned - so at Renault want to dilute this model and electropenalties Zoe.

11. Peugeot 208

Do you remember when Peugeot did not just machines, and objects of desire? In Paris, remember, and therefore fall asleep with the thought of creating a worthy successor to the 205. The design, inspired by the striking concept SR1, allows us to hope that their dreams are not in vain. 208 will be smaller and lighter than the 207, and the use of triplex engines will achieve excellent ekopokazateley. We look forward to the premiere in Zheneve.

12. Mazda CX-5

We always felt good crossover CX-7. If not for him has become a byword voracity. And the CX-5, the first car made by technology SkyActiv, seems to be able to finally reconcile the crossover from Mazda and your wallet. The lower weight, greater rigidity, the best performance of engines and transmissions - the Japanese create the future today, for that they deserve special thanks. And then, CX-5 and looks quite nice ...

13. Mercedes S-class

Mercedes-Benz launches new generation S-Class is not more than once a decade. And every time at this moment the world stops in anticipation. W222 S-Class will appear at the end of 2012 and will be equipped with a whole bunch of technologies of the future. Such as, for example, the system will Magic Body Control, scanning the road in front of the machine and preparing the suspension of future wells. Incidentally, in 2014 for the first time in the history of S-Class will appear in the body kabrio.

14. Alfa Romeo SUV

After absorption of the appearance of the Italians Chrysler Jeep, brought to mind by designers of Turin, it was only a matter of time. And he - Alfa C-SUV, made on the platform Jeep Compass / Patriot. For Alfa Romeo, this car is particularly important: it is expected to contribute to a sharp increase in sales and brand triumphant return to the United States until 2013 Giulia, which will replace 159.

15. Honda Civic

In this machine, you will not find a grumpy American V8, rear-wheel drive German or chassis, or quivering of Italian design. This is just a new Civic - a modern hatchback, ready to compete with the VW Golf and Ford Focus.Devyatoe generation Civic in many ways similar to the 8th generation (which, in our opinion, no way out of date even today.) It is not fashionable small-turbo engine - instead they offer two gasoline atmosfernika of 1.4 and 1.8 liter turbo diesel and 2.2 i-DTEC. All three are aggregated with MKP6 and equipped with stop / start.I even the suspension had very simple - instead of the torsion beam rear favorite Ford and VW mnogorychazhek. But sometimes it's easier - it means better ...

16. Volkswagen Up!

In certain VW: Model Up!, Coming out on the market in January, will become as iconic as the Mini in 1959. What is it, in Wolfsburg allowed recreational drugs? Not at all. Up and though I have a number of indisputable advantages. Despite the subcompact size by exactly located at the corners of the car wheels, it offers an unprecedented space for passengers - Up to a relative can comfortably accommodate four people, and the high window line provides, in addition there is no need to prop up the roof of his head. Although the overall design of VW seems predictable as a Hollywood blockbuster, Up to the Germans udalsya.Pod hood Up - a new three-cylinder engine, available in versions 60 and 75 hp (Currently in both cases is 95 Nm). At idle the engine is almost inaudible, but to go, you will have to raskochegarit: mainstream traction comes with the mark of three thousand ob/min.75-silnaya version accelerates to 100 km / h in 13.2 sec, and the maximum speed of 160 km / h At the same time not too uncomfortable Up feels on the autobahn - at a speed of 130 km / h the car better than the competition, and even the aerodynamic noise is not too intrusive. Fuel consumption is 4.7 l/100 km, but in the future there will be more effective if versii.Dostatochno it to be called Up the new Mini? In our opinion, say so - the same as to say if the Arkady Ukupnik continues the tradition of Leonid Utesova.

17 & 18. Ford Fiesta ST & Focus ST

Our seats were realized: Ford will present to us next year, not one but two hot hatchback. First, in the spring, will go on the attack Focus ST five-door hatch versions and wagon (three-door versions will not). Its two-liter engine produces 250 hp Ecoboost and drives the front wheels. At the same time Ford has decided not to use the tried and tested in a charged version of the Focus RS suspension RevoKnuckle with swivel. Perhaps her guard for even more "hot" versions Focus, which will appear in a couple of years after the ST.

Audi churning out new cars at industrial press, but the new generation A3, we've been waiting a long time is indecent. And wait at least another six months: three-door A3 Audi will modify only the Geneva Motor Show, and it will go on sale until May. But then will "harvest" by the end of the year, and we get a five-door Sportback, and the "hot hatch» S3, equipped with a drive quattro, to help cope with the 280 hp power and 350 Nm moment produced by the two-liter turbo engine. Other versions use a modified four-cylinder engines equipped with stop / start. A3 of the three "pots" will appear later.

20. Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa Romeo 4C - perhaps not the most expected, but certainly the most beautiful new year 2012. This is a small car (with a little four meters in length, the wheelbase - 2.4 m) will cost in Europe is quite modest for the mid-engine sports car - about 45 thousand euros. Italians plan to produce only 1,500 copies of 4C in a year - in fact, single-part proizvodstvo.I is no accident. 4S - this is a real essence of modern technology and solutions. At its core - carbon fiber monocoque manufactured by Italian company Dallara, which carries an aluminum rear subframe and front deformable structure is made of the same material. Body panels are made from a mixture of carbon fiber and other synthetic materials without the use of metal. As a result, potentially integrally molded front end, happen to damage the owner of 4C will cost serious money. But it requires fewer attachment points, allowing additional savings ves.Detali to build the suspension in order to save the Italians have taken from the existing 'supermarket »Alfa Romeo. As a result, the front are double wishbones and rear - front McPherson. 4C will turbo volume of 1750 "cubes" that will be mounted transversely behind the front seats. His performance - 235 hp and 340 Nm - do not seem extraordinary, but still allow the car to accelerate to 100 km / h in 4.5 s.Edinstvennaya available for 4C KP - six-wheel robot with two couplings: Italians claim that the mechanics of car buyers do not need. As with other Alfa, with the help of DNA selector can be set to change steering, accelerator and KP.

21. Aston Martin V12 Zagato

We could be cynical and make fun of the Aston Martin for a quick change of focus with the V12 Vantage Zagato and sonorous brand price increase three-fold. But in fact we should rejoice that the British are not so good with finances - otherwise they would not have to increase the number of derivatives of existing models, and the light would not come this wonderful car. Originally V12 Zagato was introduced in concept form at the Villa d'Este, after the two instances involved in the race "24 hours Nürburgring". As a result, the head of Aston Martin realized that customers are willing to pay, the project was given the green will be released svet.Vsego 150 V12 Zagato. Six-liter engine Vantage remain unchanged - in the Aston Martin decided that 510 hp and 570 Nm more than enough. What's worth the extra money - so this is a new aluminum body, designed by Italian atele.V stories this is the fourth case of a partnership of British and Italian supercar manufacturer of car body shop. The first number was issued in 20 copies in the years 1960-1963 an unparalleled DB4 GT Zagato.Kazhdy of them are now worth at least a million pounds (so much for these machines offer at auction). If so, then perhaps the current V12 Zagato will justify its price in more than 400 thousand euros. But do not expect to catch all machines have been sold predzakazam.

22. Bentley Continental GTS

C such time as Bentley, former head of a man, Wolfgang Porsche Dyurhaymer we expect from the new British breakthrough. And this is the first step in this direction - getting ready for release in the spring of 2012 convertible Conti GTC. He will receive a fresh design with a new coupe version of the optics and 21-inch wheels, and will, according to engineers, convertible to the world's highest body rigidity. Under the hood - a 6.0-liter W12 power of 570 hp 23. Lamborghini Gallardo STS

23. Lamborghini Gallardo STS

Loud exhaust sound loud and not less characteristic appearance of any car Lamborghini. But Gallardo STS (Super Trofeo Stradale), made based on the vehicles involved in racing monokubke Lamborghini, perhaps, give a light on this part of all other supercars from Santa Agata. STS will be issued a limited edition of 150 copies, it can not boast of any more power or better dynamics. Moreover, due to the massive rear wing of the maximum rate even lower. Instead of posturing on the STS - without any konkurentsii.

24. Ford B-MAX

Citroen C3 Fun Picasso, Opel Meriva with a custom rear doors that open counter-movement - small family minivans have become interesting. And with the advent of next spring Ford B-Max, they will also "drayverskogo." Built on a platform Fiesta (or rather "global" in the platform) B-Max is doubly dear to us by the fact that his arrival at last gone to a better World awful Fusion. But even without that, this car deserves interest. Note, for example, the design without the B-pillar (rear sliding doors are made as at the Grand C-Max, to avoid direct analogies with rival Meriva). "Such solutions have met on many concepts, but we dared to implement it in a production car," - boasts the chief designer Martin Smith, Ford. Inside the B-Max was very similar to the interior of Fiesta, with the only exception that the minivan has more space to the rear seats fold down to 60:40, and if desired can be "shut" and the front hood kreslo.Pod - turbocharged Ecoboost engine of 1 l indicators which are not reported. It will be the RCP couple with two clutches Powershift.7

25. Audi R8 e-tron

Get used to label e-tron. Since 2012 this "stigma" will be put on a variety of cars in the lineup Audi, to emphasize the fact that the traditional internal combustion engine which was superseded by the batareykam.R8 e-tron will be the first electric vehicle that will go into production in the technical center Audi's Nekarsulme.Pokupatelyam this car will have to shell out serious: According to our data, in Europe the price of R8 e-tron will begin with 150 thousand euros. All because of the huge size of lithium-ion battery, which takes up more space than the engine V10. However, for some, maybe even money - small price to pay for the opportunity to drive a car with four electric motors at each wheel, total capacity is 317 hp, and torque - the shocking 4500 Nm. Thanks to their hard R8 E-Tron (official data on the mass of the car there, but the battery weighs much more than traditional internal combustion engine) to exchange a hundred in just 4.8 sec. Just imagine such a dispersal of the accompaniment is not roaring engine, but a barely audible murmur of electric motors. Horror! Experts CAR, incidentally, managed to find the head of the department of R & D Audi Michael Dick, why was the company's first electric supercar, not a modest urban avtomobilchik. It was brief: "We want to show that" drive "and the environment are quite compatible." We like this approach!

26. Mercedes E-cell