Contrasting the sharp edges and angles of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Ioniq 6, proven above, is rounded and streamlined. The brand new sedan has the bottom coefficient of drag of Hyundai’s EVs, which the automaker says aids battery vary. A primary look reveals a “cocoon-like” cabin constructed atop Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, which helps stretch inside area. The Ioniq 6 is projected to reach in Europe later this yr earlier than making its North American debut.
2023 NISSAN ALTIMA
Aggressive entrance styling and a slew of latest commonplace know-how and security options greet patrons of the 2023 Altima. The four-model lineup will get commonplace all-wheel drive and a 182-horsepower 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine. Exterior upgrades embrace LED lights whereas a 12.3-inch show, wi-fi cellphone charging and Wi-Fi hotspot are commonplace on the within. Pricing has not been launched, however the freshened Altima is scheduled to go on sale this fall.
VOLKSWAGEN ID AERO CONCEPT
Regardless of dropping the midsize Passat sedan from its lineup, Volkswagen doesn’t suppose Canadians are completed with four-door vehicles. The automaker premiered its near-production ID Aero idea on the finish of June, providing a glimpse of the model’s first electrical sedan. A sloping roof and clean door handles trim the coefficient of drag to 0.23, serving to the 77 kilowatt-hour battery present as much as 458 kilometres of vary, the corporate mentioned. The ID Aero is predicted to reach in Canada in 2024 following launches in China and Europe.
2023 HONDA HR-V
The second-generation subcompact crossover courts youthful patrons with a sportier exterior, and a 158-horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder replaces the 141-horsepower 1.8. The HR-V additionally grows in all dimensions for 2023, including 22 centimetres of size and greater than seven centimetres of width. Tech upgrades embrace a brand new seven-inch touchscreen plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The HR-V begins at $30,680, together with the $1,950 vacation spot price.
2023 SUBARU ASCENT
The model’s largest car — it has three rows of seats — will get a extra outstanding grille and redesigned LED headlights for 2023. There’s additionally a washer for the rear digital camera to maintain the sphere of view clear whereas reversing. An 11.6-inch touchscreen is now commonplace, together with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All-wheel drive and a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder proceed as commonplace. The up to date Ascent will arrive at Canadian dealerships this fall. Pricing hasn’t been launched.