YOUR MOTORING CHRONICLE: THESE NEW CARS ARE COMING TO SA Datsun
Saturday, 1 February, 2020
Alfa Romeo
First up is a limited edition version of the (rather dated) Giulietta. The Giulia and Stelvio will receive facelifts.
Aston Martin
After the late 2019 introduction of the DBX, the Gaydonbased company will release its Vantage in roadster format in SA. Keep an eye peeled for the radical Valhalla too.
Audi
Brace yourself for as many as 23 models, including the A6, S6, S7, Q3 Sportback, S8, SQ8, RSQ8, RS6 Avant, RS7 Sportback, RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback and the E-Tron. Plus, facelifts for the RS5, S5, A5, R8, Q7, RS4, S4 and A4.
Bentley
Those looking to purchase a high-tier luxury limousine in 2020 can take heart in the arrival of a new Flying Spur. A redesigned hood ornament, crystal-cut headlights, diamondknurled interior fixtures are among the highlights. Oh, it is purported to be 15% more efficient too.
BMW
The vaunted M8 Competition will land in three formats. Further bolstering the M-Series range of vehicles are the X5M, X6M and M2 CS. The 2-Series family gains the Gran Coupé variant. A plug-in hybrid xDrive45e derivative adds to the X5 range.
Citroën
No introductions planned.
A company spokesperson said the brand would not be disclosing information about local launches.
Ferrari
The Roma, the prancing horse’s new front-engined grand tourer, arrives in the first quarter of 2020. Also on the menu is the new F8 Spider, which replaces the 488 Spider.
Fiat
Revisions will be rolled out onto the dainty 500 as well as its Trendnationchunkier crossover sibling, the 500X.
Ford
According to the company, small changes are due for certain products with “nothing major” in the works.
Haval
This year the Chinese automaker releases tweaks for its popular H2 sport-utility vehicle. Meanwhile, the eagerly anticipated P-Series pickup eyes the turf of longstanding favourites in the segment.
Honda
When the WR-V compact crossover arrives, it will compete in a space not previously explored by Honda. A facelift for the sevenseater BR-V is also on the horizon.
Hyundai
Isuzu
No introductions planned.
Jaguar
The new F-Type, whose aesthetics have raised the eyebrows of many a commentator, is confirmed for 2020.
Jeep
Additional derivatives of the Compass, as well as a revised Renegade are on the schedule.
Kia
The Seltos, which sneaked in quietly in 2019, gains diesel engine choices. The Picanto and Rio are likely to be treated to non-cosmetic enhancements. Finally, the all-new Sorento is anticipated towards the end of 2020, after its Geneva debut in March.
Lamborghini
The rear-wheel drive version of the Huracán Evo, which until now has been available in allwheel drive only.
Land Rover
Easily one of the most exciting reveals of 2019, the revived Defender 110 joins the fray in the first half of the year. Its 90-series kin will follow in the latter half. A new Discovery Sport is poised for launch too.