The AutoTec: Best new cars for 2016 and their prices (PHOTOS)

Price £10,000 (est)
On sale Mid-2016

Nissan once popular Micra supermini has slipped behind the class best in the past few years, but the company hopes to get it back on track - and the bold new Sway concept car shows us how. Although it's just a design preview for the brand's next Ford Fiesta rival, we expect many features to be carried over to production - from the distinctive curves and family face to the radical floating roof and side kinks. The sporty profile also shows Nissan's commitment to improving driving dynamics and rivalling the supermini class leaders. Inside, the Sway features an elegant, minimalist design that will bring advanced touchscreen technology and improved connectivity, while the glass roof allows light to flood in. Again, many of the details are pure concept car, although they show the bold direction the firm plans to take with the Micra.

Honda FCV

Price: £25,000 (est)
On sale: summer 2016

Honda continues to plot its eco-friendly future using hydrogen fuel cells, and has confirmed that the FCV will make production. It may be a concept, but it's very close to the four-door, five-seat family car that will replace the FCX Clarity. It doesn't emit any CO2 as the 132bhp electric motor is powered by a tank of hydrogen, and the drivetrain is good for a 240-mile range. Fuel infrastructure is still an issue, although recent Government funding means that might change.

Lexus LF-C2

Price: £65,000
On sale: 2016

Look beyond the vibrant gold paintwork, and the LF-C2 previews a convertible version of Lexus' RC coupe. There are no styling surprises, with an identical front end. That means Lexus' signature spindle grille and sharp LED headlights, as well as a pair of gaping air vents and a set of defined bonnet creases. Inside, there's a 2+2 seating arrangement, and the car is set to get a fabric roof, rather than a metal folding one. It's also more than likely to use the tuneful 5.0-litre V8 from the RC F.

Ford GT

Price: £250,000 (est)
On sale: late 2016

Pictures don't do justice to some cars, and the new Ford GT is one of them. This stunning supercar is set to give the brand a legitimate Lamborghini Aventador rival - and a more exclusive one at that, with production limited to just 250 models a year. Powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-litre V6 EcoBoost turbo engine with around 600bhp, the GT has been created for Ford to demonstrate the best of its engine, aero, material and chassis tech that will filter down to its everyday cars. The interior includes a racing-style multifunction steering wheel, while the instrument panel is fully digital and customisable. Performance figures aren't confirmed, but expect 0-62mph in less than three seconds and a 200mph top speed. Buyers will even be able to fettle the height-adjustable, race-derived pushrod suspension.

Infiniti Q60

Price: £40,000 (est)
On sale: mid 2016

If it's to rival German premium brands, Infiniti knows it needs a mid-sized, four-seat, two-door coupe. And at January's Detroit Motor Show, the company revealed it would make the Q60 to rival the BMW 4 Series, Mercedes C-Class Coupe, Audi A5 and Lexus RC. Under the bonnet is an all-new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6, while the heavily criticised drive-by-wire steering reappears. There's also something called InTuition - a new customisation system that memorises in-car settings for up to four drivers, from the driving position to the climate control.

Kia GT

Price: £45,000 (est)On sale: late 2016

Kia has already impressed with its Cee'd GT range, and it aims to build on this with the GT sports car. The four-door coupe's styling has already been signed off by design chief Peter Schreyer, and it's been penned with half an eye on Europe and the other on the profitable US market. There will be a choice of high-performance four and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines ranging from a small 2.0-litre up to a storming V8.

Jaguar F-Type SVR

Price: £110,000 (est)
On sale: summer 2016

Think the 543bhp F-Type R isn't hard enough? Well, you're in luck, as Jaguar will launch a hotter SVR version with around 600bhp next year. It will be recognisable by a more aggressive look, and is set to adopt paraphernalia from the F-Type Project 7, with gaping air vents flanking the wide-mouth grille and a front splitter beneath the bumper. Huge, carbon-ceramic brakes can be expected on the SVR, as can a rear spoiler, a more focused suspension set-up, a sharper, eight-speed ZF gearbox and recalibrated steering.

Infiniti QX30

Price: £25,000 (est)
On sale: mid-2016

Hot on the heels of the BMW 1 Series-rivalling Infiniti Q30, the crossover version will appear soon to take on the likes of the Mercedes GLA. Called QX30, it'll have 192mm of ground clearance and plastic cladding to boost its rugged credentials. Both Q30 and QX30 will sit on Mercedes' new MFA modular platform, which underpins the A-Class hatchback and GLA small crossover. The Infiniti will also borrow 2.0-litre petrol and 2.1-litre diesel engines from Mercedes.

Lexus RX

Price: £45,000 (est)
On sale: early 2016

Lexus revealed the replacement for its ageing RX at the New York Motor Show. The car - seen in our spy shot - will take styling cues from the radical NX crossover, but won't be as dramatic. At the front is a smoother nose, but it'll incorporate similar boomerang-style LED headlights and the company's trademark 'spindle' grille. Don't expect Lexus to ditch the old RX's petrol-hybrid powertrain; while Europeans love diesel SUVs, the RX is anticipated to retain the old car's hybrid set-up and CVT auto for relaxed motoring.

Jaguar XF

Price: £30,000 (est)
On sale: summer 2016

With the XE, updated F-Type and facelifted XJ on the way, Jaguar has a lot on its plate. Its BMW 5 Series-rivalling XF will get a sharper look to stand out from the smaller XE. It'll be the class's lightest, best-handling, most efficient and technologically advanced car. Using a shortened XE platform and suspension from the F-Type, the new XF will be sharper to drive than before and gets new 2.0 and 3.0-litre petrol and diesel engines. A hot 600bhp 5.0 supercharged SVR is set to follow, as is a Sportbrake estate.

Bentley Grand Convertible

Price: £300,000 (est)
On sale: Early 2016

The Bentley Grand Convertible concept gives the brand a legitimate rival to the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead. It proved so popular at its LA Motor Show debut that Bentley is said to have decided there and then to produce it in limited numbers. Powered by a 530bhp twin-turbo V8, the Grand Convertible is based on the Mulsanne, yet re-engineered to accommodate the fabric roof.

Jaguar F-Pace

Price: £35,000 (est)
On sale: mid 2016

One of 2015's most controversial cars, the Jaguar F-Pace SUV has divided opinion. Jaguar has wanted to build a pumped-up 4x4 for years, and now it'll finally arrive bearing a name that divides opinion even more than the concept of a Jag SUV itself. Like the new XF, the F-Pace will use the XE's platform and the new range of British-built 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines. A 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol is likely, too, as is a V8 for some serious grunt in R guise. Prices should kick off from around £35,000, so it'll fit in between the Range Rover Sport at £51k and Evoque at £29k, and be positioned for those who value style and fine handling above off-road ability.

Kia Sportspace

Price: £27,000 (est)
On sale: 2016

Kia's Ford Mondeo-rivalling Optima has a good reputation in the UK, but it's never translated to strong sales. The brand is all set to cure that with a brand new model, which promises sharper design, a higher-quality interior and the option of diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The Sportspace, seen at the recent Geneva Motor Show, hints at an estate version that could follow, and gets Kia's trademark tiger-nose grille, clean lines, a raked back roofline and a rear end with a close resemblance to Mercedes' CLS Shooting Brake.

VW Sport Coupe GTE

Price: £35,000 (est)
On sale: 2016

While it's strictly a concept for now, VW's new Sport Coupe GTE shows what to expect from the next Passat-based CC. With its arching body, bold lines and crisp detailing, it's described as 'a champion of a new progressive VW design language'.

Under the bodywork, a 3.0-litre V6 engine is assisted by two electric motors. This delivers 374bhp through a six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission to all four wheels, with the company claiming that the Sport Coupe GTE can sprint from 0-62mph in five seconds exactly and go on to a top speed of 155mph.

However, thanks to the petrol-electric drivetrain, the car should be relatively efficient, too. Officially, it returns 118mpg and emits just 46g/km of CO2. The concept is a clear indication that VW will be aiming slightly more upmarket with the next-generation CC, possibly looking to take on the swish Mercedes CLS.

Peugeot Quartz

Price: £18,000 (est)
On sale: 2016

Look beyond the large wheels and garish paint and the Quartz is the next Peugeot 3008. The brash design will be toned down and make way for a sleek, coupé-like profile, while the interior will showcase the next development of Peugeot’s i-Cockpit. Don’t expect the Quartz’s plug-in hybrid powertrain to feature, though, as the 3008 will likely use Peugeot’s 1.2-litre turbo petrol and 1.6 and 2.0-litre BlueHDi diesels.

Renault Espace

Price: 2016 (est)
On sale: £25,000

Ask someone to name a large MPV and they’ll probably say the Espace, even though it hasn’t be sold in the UK for a few years. That’s because it’s arguably the definitive car of its type. Renault has now revealed an all-new version which is part-MPV, part-crossover with five or seven seats and a raised ride height. The company has tried to stay true to the format of the 1984 original, so there’s plenty of space and, importantly, it’s impressively light. Renault originally said the Espace would not be coming to the UK, although as we revealed after speaking with boss Carlos Ghosn, it could head to showrooms here if there’s sufficient interest.

Audi Prologue Avant

Price: £35,000 (est)
On sale: late 2016

Carrying loads could soon get a lot more interesting. The Prologue Avant Concept shows how an Audi estate focused more on style than outright space could look. A low, swooping roofline and hidden rear door handles give it a coupe-like stance, even though it's longer than today's A6 Avant. When it starred at the recent Geneva Motor Show, the car combined a 358bhp 3.0-litre TDI diesel engine and a 134bhp electric motor, for a total of 461bhp. According to Audi, the concept would sprint from 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds. The company could feasibly turn the concept into a niche version of the A6: a large 'lifestyle' estate with four seats and a big boot, using only the more powerful engines in the range. It could be called A6 Sportback, and be lined up as a serious rival to Mercedes' CLS Shooting Brake.

Suzuki iM-4

Price: £13,000 (est)
On sale: late 2016

A new Suzuki mini-SUV will arrive late next year, previewed by the iM-4 concept at the recent Geneva Motor Show. The brand has described the newcomer as an iconic mini 4x4 that blends 'new technologies and distinctive styling'. At 3,700mm long, the iM-4 undercuts several city cars in length and is 482mm shorter than the new Vitara. It's based on the same fresh platform that underpins the upcoming iK-2 hatch, too. Setting it apart will be a jacked-up ride height, four-wheel drive and 18-inch alloys.

Audi TT Sportback

Price: £32,000 (est)
On sale: 2016 (est)

Audi has rolled out no less than four TT-based concepts in 2014, and the TT Sportback is the most intriguing of the lot. Essentially a five-door TT sitting on a stretched MQB platform, it previews a family friendly four-seater TT with a boot – Audi claims it’s as sporty to drive as the coupé and Roadster. It’s not certain whether it will be put into production, though – other ideas for expanding the family include a TT SUV, a rugged TT Shooting Brake and a track-focused ‘sport quattro’ model with a 400bhp-plus 2.0 TFSI engine. At least one of these concepts is sure to be built as Audi plans to expand from 50 separate models today to 60 by 2020.

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