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Future Cars Worth Waiting For: 2026–2030 Our sneak peek at the most promising cars, trucks, and SUVs of the next few years. By Joey Capparella and Caleb MillerUpdated: Mar 17, 2026 Save Article future cars collage Car and Driver Even in the age of next-day delivery, self-checkout, and gigabit internet, some things can’t be rushed. The cars, trucks, and SUVs seen here won’t reach dealer lots for anywhere from a few months to a few years. Some of them are about to roll down the assembly line. Others haven’t emerged from the design studio yet. We’re telling you about them now, though, because these are the vehicles that will matter, regardless of how many boring crossovers automakers puke out. These are worth the wait. More on Future Cars More on Future EVs 2027 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2027 alfa romeo stelvioIllustration by Avarvarii|Car and Driver The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is being thoroughly rethought for its second generation, which was supposed to arrive in 2026 but has now been delayed until 2027 at the earliest. While it will still sport Alfa Romeo’s typically sensual styling, the SUV will now be sold with a choice of either a hybrid or a fully electric powertrain. The Stelvio will also migrate to the STLA Large platform, which could push the compact SUV closer to mid-size territory. A future performance-oriented Quadrifoglio variant could make use of the Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six that is also due to appear in its platform-mate, the Dodge Charger. More Info 2028 Audi TT EV audi concept cAudi Audi is planning a new electric sports car based on the radical Concept C. Positioned somewhere between the now-dead TT and R8 sports cars, the Concept C will usher in a new design language for the brand, with bold lighting, clean surfacing, and an interior centered around high-quality materials. The Audi will share its platform with the upcoming Porsche 718 EVs, and the electric sports car will likely launch with both a rear-wheel-drive single-motor setup and an all-wheel-drive dual-motor powertrain. We’re expecting the TT successor to arrive at some point in 2027 with a price approaching $100,000. More Info Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 2026 BMW 3-Series and M3 2026 bmw im3Illustration by Avarvarii|Car and Driver Previewed by the Vision Neue Klasse concept, the next version of BMW’s venerable 3-series sports sedan is expected to include both internal-combustion and battery-electric variants. The i3, as the electric version will be known, will ride on an entirely new EV platform with an 800-volt architecture. The i3 will also spawn an all-electric M3 that will pack a potent quad-motor powertrain. We expect the i3 to debut at some point in 2026 and the iM3 to follow in 2027. More Info 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 2027 chevrolet silverado front renderIllustration by Avarvarii|Car and Driver Pickup trucks are big business in the United States, and Chevy is gearing up to overhaul its moneymaker for 2027. The next-generation Silverado will go on sale by the end of this year with reworked styling that doesn’t stray far from the current generation’s assertive look. The big changes will be under the skin, where an updated version of the current turbocharged four-cylinder will be joined by a new small-block V-8, likely measuring 5.7 liters and making more power than the current 5.3-liter’s 355 ponies. Rumors also suggest 6 percent better fuel economy from the new eight-cylinder engine. We expect Duramax diesel six-cylinder to carry over as well, and the Silverado should continue to start at around $40,000 for the base WT trim. More Info Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 2026 Chevy Corvette SUV 2025 chevrolet corvette suvIllustration By BradBuilds|Car and Driver The Corvette subbrand is expanding and will soon grow to include—gasp!—a Corvette-badged performance SUV. We’re expecting it to ride on GM’s Alpha platform and look something like this. Engine choices should range all the way from a turbocharged four-cylinder on the low end up to a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 in the top Z0-something performance model. We believe this is coming at some point in the near future, but nothing official has been confirmed. More Info 2027 Dodge Charger Hellcat V-8 2027 dodge charger hellcat v8Illustration by Avarvarii|Car and Driver Just as the Hemi V-8 returned to the Ram 1500 pickup truck, so too will the eight-cylinder squeeze its way back under the hood of the Dodge Charger. The electric Charger Daytona has failed to catch on, and the return of the V-8 should help the muscle car regain the adoration of the Dodge fanbase. The V-8 will likely be reintroduced in 5.7-liter, 6.4-liter, and Hellcat-badged supercharged 6.2-liter form, and power outputs should remain mostly the same, with the Hellcat easily topping 700 ponies. Look for the Hemi V-8 to reappear in the Charger sometime in 2026. More Info Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 2027 Ferrari Luce EV 2026 ferrari luce ev suvIllustration by Avarvarii|Car and Driver The Ferrari Luce marks the start of a new era for the famous Italian automaker, which will sell its famed V-12 engines for as long as it can, but has decided to also cater to a different crowd with an electric high-performance SUV. The low-slung crossover will be able to seat at least four and Ferrari plans to develop the entire powertrain in-house, including the high-voltage battery and motors. The Ferrari Luce EV will likely start at more than $500,000, and the Prancing Horse marque should reveal the car in early 2026. More Info 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC 2026 ford mustang dark horse scMichael Simari|Car and Driver The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC arrives as a successor to the Shelby GT500, sitting between the standard 500-hp Dark Horse and the track-focused GTD. This high-powered bruiser packs a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8, the same engine as the GTD. Ford has yet to reveal power figures, but we expect to have close to 800 hp. Ford also honed the suspension for track use and upgraded the aerodynamics for more downforce. Deliveries of the Dark Horse SC kick off this summer. More Info Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 2026 Ford Mustang Raptor 2026 ford mustang raptorILLUSTRATION BY BEN SUMMERELL-YOUDE/FOX SYNDICATION|Car and Driver Porsche created an off-road Dakar version of the 911 and Lamborghini turned the Huracan into a lifted supercar called the Sterrato. So why can’t Ford apply its Raptor off-road treatment to the Mustang? It may sound crazy, but we hear it’ll offer a naturally aspirated V-8 engine, all-wheel drive, and a lifted suspension with Fox Live Valve dampers. Expected this limited-run, bizarre spin on the Mustang to arrive in 2026 with a starting price of around $90,000. More Info 2026 Genesis GV90 genesis neolun concept frontGenesis Sure, Genesis already has a flagship sedan, but no self-respecting luxury brand can do without a top-dog crossover these days. Enter the upcoming GV90, which will be a large three-row electric SUV with all the presence and size you expect from a range-topping model. We’re not sure about specs yet, but expect it to have standard all-wheel drive, a range of around 250 miles, and a similarly posh interior as the G90 sedan when it arrives with a six-figure price sometime next year. The 2024 Neolun concept hinted at the upcoming SUV’s opulent design. More Info Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 2027 Genesis GV60 Magma 2027 genesis gv60 magmaGenesis The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is one of the most exhilarating EVs on sale, and Hyundai’s luxury brand, Genesis, is launching its own version of the high-performance electric SUV in the form of the GV60 Magma. The aggressive-looking crossover is the first model under the new Magma subbrand, and the GV60 Magma mirrors the Ioniq 5 N with 601 horsepower and a boost function that ups output to 641 ponies. The Genesis, however, produces more torque when the boost mode is activated at 583 pound-feet, and takes Ioniq 5 N’s simulated gearshifts to the extreme by adjusting motor output depending on the gear. The fake exhaust noises