New product, increased sales and new technology are on the horizon for the auto industry in 2024. The year will be marked by big changes to some of the most venerable product lines and electric vehicle introductions that will shake up the landscape.
Some of the models on this list have already been seen publicly. Others have made it onto the list based on information shared by industry experts with Newsweek.
From super luxury to luxury to premium to mass market models, there's new vehicles coming to market that will offer something for everyone.
Volvo EX30
Volvo's tiniest tot will make its way to U.S. shores in early 2024. The two-row, small SUV features an all-electric powertrain, an interior filled with sustainable materials, and enough electric power for the EX30 to comfortably serve as a daily driver for most anyone. Newsweek recently took a different electric Volvo on a 1,400-mile road trip.
Nissan Murano
The Japanese automaker is finally giving the two-row midsize SUV a complete makeover in 2024. The model will retain its gasoline-powered propulsion and come with the company's latest technology, including advanced driver assistance and safety features. Expect to see the car at an auto show near you in the second half of the year.
Honda Prologue
Honda's version of the Chevrolet Blazer EV will arrive in the first quarter of the year. The new Honda Prologue will be slightly wider than the Blazer EV and have a two-row layout. Buyers can get theirs with two- or all-wheel drive, offering up to 288 horsepower.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The G-Wagen is getting a glow up. The model will be infused with new-age Mercedes technology and will keep its familiar shape. While a battery-electric version of the G-Class (EQG) is expected to come to market too, the company will keep some fossil fuel burning versions around for the EV adverse.
MINI Countryman SE ALL4
BMW Group's MINI is giving the world an all-electric version of its Countryman model. The U.S. version of the car offers 313 horsepower at the press of the accelerator, and doesn't compromise on the characteristic MINI go kart-like handing capabilities. Plus, it has all-wheel drive. MINI promises that the model will arrive stateside in September.
Porsche Macan EV
The new, all-electric Porsche Macan EV will be sold alongside the traditional Macan models for a while, but gives a glimpse of what the automaker has up its sleeve for performance-focused SUVs. Newsweek was recently invited to be one of the first to experience the model.
Subaru Forester
Subaru's signature two-row SUV has gotten a streamlined generational makeover. It will arrive on streets in 2024, complete with the company's suite of advanced safety technology. The Forester will arrive as a 2025 model year vehicle in spring 2024.
Nissan Armada
A new Nissan Armada is on the horizon following years of updates and freshened exterior design. The third generation of the three-row SUV is expected to be more technologically advanced than the current model, and feature modern aesthetics. The current-generation model has a high-horsepower NISMO offering in the Middle East.