New cars coming to the UK in 2026

New cars in 2026 are a big topic, as most brands are coming out with one or two new models to give drivers even more options.

Add to that the fact that we’ve got a handful of brand-new makes also joining us in the UK throughout 2026, and it’s shaping up to be a pretty busy year.

So, from new cars to new electric cars in 2026, here’s our comprehensive guide to all the new road-going cars that matter. And spoiler alert, we’ve left out the Ferraris and McLarens of this world to focus on more obtainable options.

AION

• AION UT – electric hatchback targeting a 300-mile range and a sub-£30,000 price tag

• AION V – a rugged SUV with high-performance processing and graphics, 300 miles of range and pricing to rival the VW ID.4

Alpine

• Alpine A110 – an updated version of the A110 sports car will likely end up with an electric powertrain

• Alpine A390 – built to be electric from the ground up, this 400/470hp coupé-SUV is a real head-turner

Audi

• Audi A2 e-tron – a compact electric crossover likely to replace the Q2 and A1 in one hit

• Audi RS5 Avant – high-performance version of A5 and S5, likely with V6 engine in saloon and ‘Avant’ estate body shapes

• Audi Q7 – new generation to bring styling in line with recently updated Q5 and Q3

• Audi Q9 – even bigger seven-seater SUV to take on the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS

Bentley

• Bentley Urban SUV – this new SUV will be Bentley’s first all-electric model and one of its smaller cars, with a sub-five-metre total length

BMW

• BMW 3 Series/BMW i3 – BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ design makes its way into the next-generation 3 Series and electric i3 variant

• BMW iX3 – the first ‘Neue Klasse’ model to come out in 2026, though, is the electric iX3 with a 500-mile range

• BMW X5/BMW iX5 – the bigger X5 could also be due a new generation in 2026, with combustion and electric models likely

BYD

• BYD ATTO 2 DM-i – plug-in hybrid power is set to join the existing electric ATTO 2

• BYD ATTO 3 DM-i – the electric ATTO 3 is also set to get a plug-in hybrid variant

• BYD DOLPHIN G – this compact hatchback will offer plug-in hybrid power in a similar-sized car to the DOLPHIN

• BYD SEALION 8 – one of BYD’s bigger hybrid SUVs, designed to seat up to seven

• BYD SEAL 06 GT – despite the name similarity to the SEAL 6, the SEAL 06 GT looks to be an electric family hatchback

• BYD SEALION 5 DM-i – this plug-in hybrid enters the fiercely competitive family SUV market

• BYD SHARK 6 – SUVs, hatchbacks, estates and saloons aren’t enough for BYD, which also wants to take on the plug-in pick-up market

Cadillac

• Cadillac Lyriq – Cadillac could be returning to the UK with the Lyriq, an electric SUV already for sale in parts of Europe

Chery

• Chery TIGGO 4 – a smaller SUV from the Chinese automaker, likely targeting a sub-£25,000 price

CUPRA

• CUPRA Raval – smaller than the CUPRA Born, the Raval will be built on the same compact electric platform as the VW ID. Polo

Dacia

• Dacia C-Neo – Dacia has plans to re-enter the affordable family estate market with the C-Neo

• Dacia Duster Hybrid-G 4x4 – Bi-fuel (run on petrol and LPG), mild hybrid and four-wheel drive – this new version of the Duster has it all, and a 900+ mile range to match

DENZA

• DENZA B5 – an off-road SUV with a 686hp plug-in hybrid powertrain

• DENZA D9 – a van-like people carrier with rear sliding doors and a grille bolder than that of the Lexus LM’s, available as an EV or PHEV

• DENZA Z9 GT – premium shooting brake (posh estate) with PHEV or EV options and over 900hp

DS

• DS No7 – successor to the DS 7, adopting the French brand’s new naming strategy while maintaining its premium appeal

Fiat

• Fiat 500 – the Fiat 500 Hybrid now looks like the Fiat 500e after a much-needed refresh

• Fiat Grande Panda – announced last year, deliveries are due in 2026 for the funky new hybrid and electric versions

• Fiat Giga Panda – the ‘Giga Panda’ concept of 2024 could bring a bigger SUV to our roads

• Fiat Topolino – Fiat gets its hands on the Citroën Ami and gives it a stylish, Italian twist

firefly

• firefly EV – a new electric hatchback is in the works from Chinese carmaker NIO

Genesis

• Genesis GV60 Magma – high-performance version of the GV60 with 650hp and bold rear spoiler

• Genesis GV90 – think Kia EV9 or Hyundai IONIQ 9, but in an even more luxurious package

Honda

• Honda Prelude – it might be a Civic in disguise, but doesn’t it look good?

• Honda Super-N – a new ‘kei car’ to pick up where the beloved Honda e left off

Hyundai

• Hyundai i30 N – axed due to emissions and electrification, a new i30 N could have a hybrid powertrain

• Hyundai IONIQ 3 – high-riding electric hatchback to rival the Kia EV3 and VW ID.3

• Hyundai Staria EV – van-based MPVs are making a comeback, and the Staria EV would have the Kia PV5 firmly in its sight

• Hyundai Tucson – the upcoming generation could look boxier, much like the Santa Fe

iCAUR

• iCAUR V27 – cheaper plug-in hybrid rival to the Toyota Land Cruiser and upcoming DENZA B5

JAECOO

• JAECOO 8 – bigger than the J7, up to seven seats, and already available to buy in other markets

Jaguar

• Jaguar Type 00 – a car that needs no introduction, this four-door electric GT is set for a 2026 launch

Jeep

• Jeep Recon – already previewed last year, think of it as a fully-electric alternative to the rugged Wrangler

• Jeep Cherokee – renewed Cherokee gets the green flag, to sit between the Compass and Grand Cherokee

Kia

• Kia EV2 – smallest Kia EV-branded car, with looks similar to the Hyundai INSTER

• Kia EV3 GT – quick, four-wheel drive variant, likely with 292hp

• Kia EV4 GT – another 292hp performance edition, quicker to 62mph than the VW ID.3 GTX

• Kia K4 Sportswagon – the Ceed’s successor is set to get an estate variant too

• Kia Seltos – stylish and boxy family SUV, somewhere between the Niro and Sportage in size

Land Rover

• Land Rover Defender Sport – shrunk-down version of the Defender, likely with electric powertrains

• Range Rover Velar – a new generation will also target electric powertrains

• Range Rover Electric – the new full-fat Range Rover has been spied testing already – the electric version should be here soon

Leapmotor

• Leapmotor B05 – another electric hatchback that’ll be cheaper than the Kia EV4

• Leapmotor B03X – smaller than the B10, this electric SUV will target up to 300 miles of range

Lepas

• Lepas L8 – a family SUV with mechanical similarities to the Chery TIGGO 8

Lexus

• Lexus ES – probably electric-only for the UK market, it would go up against the BMW i5 and Audi A6 e-tron

Lotus

• Lotus Eletre Hyper Hybrid – PHEV with big 200-mile battery and 2.0-litre petrol engine for 900+hp

• Lotus ‘Type 134’ Hyper Hybrid – a smaller SUV designed to take on the Porsche Macan Electric

Mazda

• Mazda 6e – the Mazda 6 is coming back as an electric-only model this summer

• Mazda CX-5 – new generation CX-5 with Tesla-style touchscreen and a refreshed look

• Mazda CX-6e – electric SUV with 300-mile range, rakish rear roofline, digital wing mirrors and ultra-wide 26-inch touchscreen

Mercedes

• Mercedes CLA Hybrid – electric CLA gets three mild hybrid powertrains with 1.5-litre petrol engines and a 14hp electric boost

• Mercedes C-Class EQ – new electric C-Class could target a range of up to 500 miles

• Mercedes GLB – the EQB and GLB have been replaced by one model, the GLB, available in electric and hybrid forms

• Mercedes GLC EQ – we’ve already seen it, but this 400-mile BMW iX3 rival will be on our roads in 2026

• Mercedes VLE – upcoming van-based MPV with much better range than the outgoing EQV

• Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 – the hot CLA could have over 500hp in its electric form

MG

• MG4 Urban – despite the name, it’s closer in size to the MG3 than the MG4, and will of course be fully electric

• MGS9 – MG’s seven-seater PHEV will rival the Peugeot 5008, and it’s already sold as the MG QS in other markets

Mitsubishi

• Mitsubishi Outlander – the same 2.4-litre PHEV from the previous generation but with a totally new look as the brand re-enters the UK

• Mitsubishi L200 – also with a 2.4-litre engine, this time diesel, the iconic pick-up returns too

Nissan

• Nissan LEAF – super-efficient electric crossover with 386-mile range replaces the outgoing hatchback

• Nissan Micra – order books are already open for the Renault 5-based Micra, with deliveries taking place this year

OMODA

• OMODA 4 – baby SUV with a more angular look than other OMODAs

• OMODA 5 SHS-H – self-charging hybrid version of OMODA’s popular crossover with 650-mile range

Peugeot

• Peugeot E-208 GTi – 280hp electric hot hatch with 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds and 217-mile range

Polestar

• Polestar 5 – high-performance, premium, electric GT with 884hp and £90k+ price tag

Porsche

• Porsche Cayenne Electric – following the success of the Macan Electric is the 400-mile Cayenne with a 16-minute 10-80% rapid charging time.

Renault

• Renault 4 Savane – 4x4 version of the R4 previewed in concept form with dual-motor setup

• Renault Twingo – Renault’s iconic city car is set to cost under £20,000 in its new electric format

Škoda

• Škoda Peaq – seven-seater EV previewed by the Vision 7S concept, sitting next to the combustion-powered Kodiaq in the lineup

• Škoda Epiq – on the other end of the scale, this electric SUV will be even smaller than the Elroq

smart

• smart #2 – smart is working on a new city car just like the fortwo we used to know and love

Subaru

• Subaru E-Outback – 380hp, 280-mile electric estate with raised ride height, capable 4x4 system and 1,500kg towing capacity

• Subaru Solterra – new model with up to 345hp and 316 miles of range, built on the same platform as the Toyota bZ4X

• Subaru Uncharted – front- or all-wheel drive crossover using Toyota C-HR+ parts

Tesla

• Tesla Model 3 Standard – stripped-back version of the Model 3 with an even lower starting price and 332-mile range

• Tesla Model Y Standard – another stripped-back edition with sub-£42k starting price and 314-mile range

Toyota

• Toyota bZ4X Touring – jacked-up SUV-estate blend with an even bigger 600-litre boot

• Toyota C-HR+ – fully electric version of the C-HR with a slightly different design

• Toyota Hilux BEV – the electric Hilux pick-up truck taps into a predominantly diesel market

• Toyota Land Cruiser 48V – mild hybrid version of the 2.8-litre diesel Land Cruiser

• Toyota RAV4 – radical redesign with smart new looks and next-generation plug-in hybrid tech

Volkswagen

• VW Golf Hybrid – two self-charging hybrid engines could come to the Golf as drivers continue to buy petrol

• VW ID. CROSS – compact electric SUV, which might replace the T-Cross

• VW ID. Polo – smaller and cheaper than the ID.3, a choice of batteries and motors will be available

• VW ID. Polo GTI – a rumoured 200+hp hot hatch version of the new electric Polo

• VW ID. Tiguan – the ID.4 could become the ID. Tiguan in a major redesign

• VW T-Roc – launched last year, the new T-Roc will finally arrive in showrooms this year

Volvo

• Volvo EX60 – the electric XC60 equivalent arrives at just the right time, taking on the BMW i3 and Mercedes GLC EQ

• Volvo ES90 – fast and luxurious electric saloon with all the Swedish style you’d expect

XPENG

• XPENG G6 – this Tesla Model Y rival (and, ahem, lookalike) will finally go on sale in 2026

• XPENG G9 – a full-size electric SUV that’s already on sale in other markets

• XPENG X9 – yet another people carrier arriving in 2026 with electric power, van-like space and a smart design

Zeekr

• Zeekr 7X – 380 miles of electric range and 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, this SUV is now coming to the UK

• Zeekr 7GT – Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo competitor with 75/100kWh batteries and ultra-rapid 450kW charging speeds

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As you can see, the sheer volume of new cars coming to the UK in 2026 is staggering, and there really are options at all price points and covering all shapes and sizes.

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