Every New Car Launching in the UK in 2026 (Complete Guide) | Ep 83 | Drive Torque Podcast
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The podcast dives into a comprehensive rundown of every new car launching in the UK in 2026, highlighting a mix of electric and petrol models from well-known and emerging manufacturers. They discuss quirky and exciting entries like the Alpine A110R Ultime, the electric Aeryla Nomad, and Aston Martin's DB 12S, while also touching on the return of classics like the Audi A6 Allroad. The hosts share candid opinions on design choices, brand ethos, and market trends, making it a detailed guide for anyone curious about the automotive landscape in 2026.
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Tesla Model Y
"which will be a Model Y competitor. So Tesla Model Y competitor with two hundred and twenty four"
The Tesla Model Y is an electric SUV, which means it runs on batteries instead of gas. It's popular because it can go far on a single charge and has lots of cool features.
The Tesla Model Y is a compact all-electric SUV known for its range, performance, and advanced technology features. It is one of Tesla's most popular models and competes in the electric SUV market.
Toyota A90
"So Tesla Model Y competitor with two hundred and twenty four brake horsepower and a 90 kilowatt hour battery. Great. Next. Can I just say something?"
90 kilowatt hour battery
""brake horsepower and a 90 kilowatt hour battery. Great. Next.""
A 90 kilowatt hour battery is like a big fuel tank for electric cars. It stores electricity so the car can drive farther.
A 90 kilowatt hour (kWh) battery refers to the energy storage capacity of an electric vehicle's battery pack. Higher kWh means longer driving range.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
"...od news, though. Yeah, the Alfa Mayud, Julia and Stelvio. Do you know what's the good news about that?"
Maserati Gran Turismo
"...eah, yeah. It kind of looks pretty much like the Maserati Gran Turismo. It's been around for forty seven years."
Alpine A110
"...f you've got three hundred thousand pounds for an A110, knock yourself out."
Alpine A390
"From from the same brand, the Alpine A390, which is on sale from May."
The Alpine A390 is a new kind of car from Alpine, which usually makes sporty cars. This one is more like a small SUV, which means it’s a bit bigger and good for different kinds of driving.
The Alpine A390 is an upcoming model from the French sports car manufacturer Alpine, known for its lightweight and performance-oriented vehicles. This model appears to be a crossover or SUV variant, marking a new direction for the brand.
crossover SUV
"No, no, because it's a crossover SUV. But I think."
A crossover SUV is a type of car that looks like a big family car with more space and a higher seat, but it drives more like a regular car than a big truck.
A crossover SUV is a vehicle built on a car platform that combines features of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) with those of a passenger vehicle, typically offering higher seating and more cargo space while maintaining car-like handling.
Singer
"They're like, if you can imagine a singer. But instead of doing it with a 9-11, they've done it with a Lotus Elise."
Singer is a company that takes old Porsche 911 cars and makes them look and perform better with lots of careful work and new parts.
Singer is a company that specializes in restoring and modifying Porsche 911s with high-end craftsmanship and modern performance upgrades. They are known for their meticulous attention to detail and creating bespoke cars.
Lotus Elise
"They're like, if you can imagine a singer. But instead of doing it with a 9-11, they've done it with a Lotus Elise."
The Lotus Elise is a small, light sports car from Britain that is very fun to drive because it handles corners really well.
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight British sports car known for its excellent handling and minimalist design. It is often praised for its driver-focused experience and agility.
Mclaren F1
"The best thing about this car, central driving position. Oh, McLaren F1. That's the cheapest McLaren F1 you're ever going to get."
The McLaren F1 is a very fast and special car made in the 1990s. It has the driver's seat in the middle, which is unusual, and is very light and powerful.
The McLaren F1 is a legendary supercar produced in the 1990s, known for its central driving position, lightweight construction, and exceptional performance. It was the fastest production car of its time and remains highly sought after.
EV
"Yeah, it's an Aeryla E Nomad. So this is an EV version. Expatis have 280 brake horsepower"
EV means electric car, which uses batteries to run instead of gas.
EV stands for electric vehicle, a car powered entirely by electricity stored in batteries instead of using an internal combustion engine.
0 to 60
"Expatis have 280 brake horsepower, 0 to 60 in three and a half seconds and less than 900 kilos"
0 to 60 means how fast a car can go from stopped to 60 miles per hour.
0 to 60 refers to the time it takes a car to accelerate from a standstill to 60 miles per hour, a common measure of a vehicle's acceleration performance.
brake horsepower
"So this is an EV version. Expatis have 280 brake horsepower, 0 to 60 in three and a half seconds"
Brake horsepower is a way to measure how strong a car's engine is before any parts slow it down.
Brake horsepower (bhp) is a unit of measurement for an engine's power output before losses such as the gearbox or other components. It indicates the engine's raw power.
Aston Martin DB12
"OK. Oh, Aston Martin. Yeah, Aston Martin's next. DB 12S. So if the DB 12 wasn't enough, they're going to make an S version."
The Aston Martin DB12 is a fancy and fast car made by a British company called Aston Martin. It's designed to be both beautiful and powerful, good for comfortable long drives.
The Aston Martin DB12 is a luxury grand tourer from the British automaker Aston Martin, known for its elegant design and powerful performance. It continues the DB series lineage, blending modern technology with classic Aston Martin styling.
Aston Martin
"I think Aston's like I know we've talked about a few times in the pod, modern Aston's are just so expensive and a bit overpriced and they depreciate badly and probably not the most reliable things in the world."
Aston Martin is a company that makes fancy sports cars. Newer models can cost a lot, lose value quickly, and sometimes have problems.
Aston Martin is a British luxury sports car manufacturer known for its high-performance and stylish vehicles. Modern Aston Martins are often expensive, have notable depreciation, and can have reliability concerns.
Audi Etron
"Perfect. Yes. Next is an Audi A2 e-tron. Now, I didn't know that that was potentially a thing."
Audi Allroad
"...he list is Joe's favourite 4x4. It's the Audi A6 Allroad. Favourite SUV."
ICE
"And it's an ICE as well."
ICE means the engine in most cars that uses gas or diesel to run, not electricity.
ICE stands for Internal Combustion Engine, which is a traditional engine type that burns fuel to create power, as opposed to electric motors.
Audi A6 Allroad
""And now they're bringing back the A6 Allroad. So let's keep our fingers crossed.","
The Audi A6 Allroad is a special version of the A6 car that can handle rough roads better. It looks like a wagon and is good for driving on different types of roads.
The Audi A6 Allroad is a variant of the A6 that features increased ground clearance and rugged styling, designed for light off-road capability while maintaining luxury and comfort. It combines the practicality of an estate/wagon with some SUV-like features.
Audi TT
""We might see another TT or R8 or something in the future.","
The Audi TT is a small, sporty car that looks cool and is fun to drive.
The Audi TT is a compact sports car known for its distinctive design and sporty performance. It has been popular for its blend of style and driving dynamics.
Audi R8
""We might see another TT or R8 or something in the future.","
The Audi R8 is a very fast and powerful sports car made by Audi. It is designed to be exciting to drive and looks like a supercar.
The Audi R8 is a high-performance sports car featuring a mid-engine layout and powerful engines, often associated with supercar-level performance. It is Audi's flagship sports car.
Cadillac Lyric
"the next one is horrific. That is a Cadillac lyric, which is a..."
Cadillac Escalade
"...to upset some American followers there. It's the Escalade. Is that a Cadillac? Yeah, and it's awful."
Dacia Duster
"So, we've got the C-Neo, we've got the Dacia Duster Hybrid G 4x4, and an update that looks like a Da..."
Dacia Spring
"...er Hybrid G 4x4, and an update that looks like a Dacia Spring. The main one there on that one is the Duster,"
Citroen AMI
"Yeah. Yeah, I mean, Amis are a RRP only a little bit less, and this actua..."
Lotus Esprit
"...ard of this before. Yeah, it's basically a Lotus Esprit Resto mod. What could go wrong?"
Ferrari 296
""and they've got a 296 and they've got maybe a GTC4 Lusso""
The Ferrari 296 is a fast car that uses both a gas engine and electric power to go really fast but also be more efficient.
The Ferrari 296 is a hybrid sports car featuring a V6 engine combined with electric motors, representing Ferrari's move towards electrification while maintaining high performance.
Ferrari GTC4 Lusso
""and they've got a 296 and they've got maybe a GTC4 Lusso and so on.""
The Ferrari GTC4 Lusso is a fast car that can carry four people and is good for driving every day or long trips.
The Ferrari GTC4 Lusso is a grand tourer with four seats and all-wheel drive, designed for both high performance and everyday usability.
Bentley Bentayga
"...he house and they'd have like a Range Rover or a Bentayga parked outside. And Ferrari like, well, why have..."
Land Rover Range Rover
"...n you go around the house and they'd have like a Range Rover or a Bentayga parked outside. And Ferrari like, ..."
electric car
"you know, is that collector going to have an electric car? And if they are, they want them to be able to have an electric Ferrari."
An electric car runs on batteries and electricity instead of gas, so it doesn't make exhaust smoke.
An electric car is a vehicle powered entirely or primarily by electricity stored in batteries, rather than by an internal combustion engine.
Hyundai Genesis
"Yeah. Genesis. We've got a GV60 Magma, a GV90."
Genesis GV60
"Genesis. We've got a GV60 Magma, a GV90. All I would say is the GV60 becau..."
Hyundai and Kia group
"All I would say is the GV60 because they're part of the Hyundai and Kia group."
Hyundai and Kia are two car companies owned by the same big company, so they share parts and ideas.
Hyundai Motor Group is the parent company of both Hyundai and Kia, two major South Korean automotive brands that share platforms, technology, and components.
Hyundai Ioniq
"and Kia group. It's getting the IONIQ 5N gearbox. GV60 is a brilliant EV anyway, but i..."
Nissan Gtr
"...en it says too late because it's the GMA Le Mans GTR and S1 LM. He's also got the T33 coming out as w..."
Honda Prelude
"So Honda have got two cars. We've got the Prelude, which is I thought an American only thing,"
hybrid
"And they're bringing back the I-30N with a hybrid. That is wicked."
A hybrid car uses both gas and electricity to help it go. This makes the car use less fuel and be better for the environment.
A hybrid vehicle uses a combination of an internal combustion engine and electric motors to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions while maintaining performance.
Honda Civic
"...'s me going that, Honda have just got rid of the Civic Type R and I-30N is coming back."
Volkswagen Gti
"So what is that? I mean, GTI will be the only competitor at that kind of pric..."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"Oh, my God. It's like if a Defender, the new Land Cruiser, Anna and Ineos Grenadier had a baby."
Jaguar Type
"haven't they? It's the Jaguar Type 00. Have you seen the size of the back doors on ..."
Porsche Taycan
"Is it like... Is it as big as a Taycan? Jaguar Type 00."
Jeep Cherokee
"...o, we've got two models from Jeep. We've got the Cherokee, which will have a new generation,"
Jeep Wrangler
"and a Recon, which will be an electric Wrangler looking thing. So, Joe will love those."
Ssangyong Musso
"I'm sure they'll be great. We've got a KGM Musso EV. Oh, no."
Kia Seltos
"Kia Nero, and Kia Seltos. I can cover these because I was..."
Hyundai Ioniq 5
"...they've got the flappy paddle gearbox out of the IONIQ 5. That's cool."
Land Rover Defender
"...one thing they're trying to release. We've got a Land Rover Defender Sport. Now, I really like that."
Mercedes-Benz Eclass
"I used to be fairly obvious what they were. You know, you had a C-class, E-class, S-class. That was dead easy."
Mercedes-Benz Cclass
"I used to be fairly obvious what they were. You know, you had a C-class, E-class, S-class. That was dead easy."
Mercedes-Benz Sclass
"I used to be fairly obvious what they were. You know, you had a C-class, E-class, S-class. That was dead easy."
Mercedes-Benz Aclass
"I want a load of rubbish. I mean, a CLA is based on an A-class. Yeah."
BMW 7 Series
"It's definitely not going to be a seven series, because that's just horrible. And it will scare off my clients."
The BMW 7 Series is a big, fancy car made for people who want to drive in comfort and style. It's often used by business people and executives.
The BMW 7 Series is BMW's flagship luxury sedan, competing directly with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It is known for its performance-oriented driving dynamics combined with luxury features.
Mitsubishi Outlander
"...dn't know this car still existed, the Mitsubishi Outlander Fev. Yeah."
Ford Ranger
"...o going to do a Mitsubishi L200, which is a Ford Ranger equivalent. And then we're on to Nissan."
Nissan Leaf
"...re on to Nissan. We've got an updated Aria and a Leaf. About time."
Tata Motors Aria
"...nd then we're on to Nissan. We've got an updated Aria and a Leaf. About time."
Peugeot 408
"Cool. Peugeot 408, Peugeot E208 GTI. Now that, that excites me,"
Peugeot 208 GTI
"I know it's electric. The 208 GTI. That's what the Alpine A290 should be,"
Alpine A290
"The 208 GTI. That's what the Alpine A290 should be, because that's 280 horsepower."
Opel Mokka
"Yeah, again, yeah. It's a Vauxhall Mokka GSE underneath it, yeah. I'd have the Vauxhall a..."
Vauxhall Mokka
"Yeah, again, yeah. It's a Vauxhall Mokka GSE underneath it, yeah. I'd have the Vauxhall a..."
Polestar 2
"I haven't driven a Polestar since Polestar 2, so again, they get rave reviews."
Porsche 911
"of course, is Porsche. So, Porsche have the 911 GT2, apparently, and then also the KN Electric."
Rolls-Royce Spectre
"...see it in the same kind of light as a Rolls-Royce Spectre. At first, I think,"
Renault Twingo
"... Magan, a new Renault traffic, and a new Renault Twingo, which does look really cool."
Subaru Uncharted
"E-Outback, the Salterra, and the Uncharted. Moving on."
Tesla Model 3
"Yeah, exactly. Moving on to the Tesla Model 3 and Y. So apparently they're going to bring a st..."
Toyota bZ4X
"We're on to Toyota. We've got the BZ4X Touring, the Toyota CHR Plus,"
Toyota Chr
"We've got the BZ4X Touring, the Toyota CHR Plus, and the GR Corolla,"
Toyota GR Corolla
"the Toyota CHR Plus, and the GR Corolla, and the GRLGT."
Toyota Hilux
"and the GRLGT. And then there's also Hilux. Okay, yeah."
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