Those shiny new 2018 models are just around the corner and car aficionados everywhere have some pretty cool things to look forward to. Though the range of new vehicles coming out is vast, here are some key 2018 vehicle trends that have people’s eyebrows raised in intrigue, and with good reason.
More Horsepower
Drivers with a need for some serious oomph will be all-too-pleased with some of automotive’s recent upgrades in the 2018 lineup. For example, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, a limited-production model, comes equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that can pull as much as 840 horsepower, making this puppy a street-legal drag racer if ever we’ve seen one.
Superfast
What’s power without speed? There are some models making their debut in the upcoming year that top out at super-illegal speeds, but if a trip to the Autobahn (or racetrack) is in your future, you might get to make the most of picks like the Ferrari 812 Superfast, a sleek car with a top speed of 211 mph – without any turbo or supercharging.
Emphasis on Sports Cars
In case you couldn’t sense the trend in the 2018 vehicle trends, there’s a lot of sports cars making their way into the new car lineup. While there are still plenty of options available for everyone else, this is shaping up to be a great year for sports car enthusiasts the world over. There’s the top-performing Lamborghini Huracan Performante, the Lexus LC, Honda Civic Type R, and many more, all making their mark on the sports car world with increased power, performance, and added features to boot!
Increased Eco-Friendly Features
As vehicle tech continues to advance, so does the performance of eco-friendly choices like the Nissan Leaf, among others. More and more, electric car options are rocking seriously increased ranges (in the case of the leaf, boasting an excess of 200 miles before recharging is needed). It’s exciting to see this space getting more robust and more capable, a trend that’s only expected to continue into 2018 and beyond.
Semi-Autonomous Drives
The long-awaited Tesla Model 3 makes its debut for 2018 and is already making waves, too. The less expensive and smaller model has been anticipated for some time and looks to deliver on all the hype it’s created. Perhaps one of the biggest things to note about this one is Tesla’s Autopilot system, providing a semi-autonomous ride for drivers. Remember when self-driving cars were just a far off future idea akin to jetpacks and hoverboards? Well, welcome to the future, everybody.
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