WORLD'S MOST ANTICIPATED NEW VEHICLES 2026

Excitement is building for these autos, coming soon to global markets

- -Eileen Falkenberg-Hull

IN 2026, AUTOMAKERS WILL OFFER A wide variety of new vehicles across the globe that meet a variety of customer expectations, from capable gas-powered pickup trucks to all-electric city cars. Many models that had splashy debuts in 2025 will begin going on sale to a wider audience next year, like the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Toyota RAV4. Others are expected to have their debut in 2026 and go on sale the same year. The vehicles we recognize on this list are hotly anticipated in the markets they are listed under and expected to meet customer expectations there. While some may already be on sale elsewhere, 2026 will mark the year they arrive for sale in the areas where they are on the list. If a new car purchase is down the road for you, we hope this helps pique your interest in what's coming soon to a new car seller near you.

Methodology

How These Were Chosen: The World's Most Anticipated New Vehicles 2026 list is designed to be forward-looking and preview models coming to market in the next calendar year, but timelines can change. The winners were carefully selected by Newsweek's Autos team over the last year and are based on many factors including local and regional expectations of each market. Every effort was made to accurately predict which models will be on sale and when, given the intelligence available at the time of publication.

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