Future & Concept Sedans

With a claimed 0-to-60 of 5.4 seconds, the big Lexus is no slouch.... more

The turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Lancer Ralliart shown is intended to be more mild-mannered than the Evo X and has been designed to compete with Subaru's WRX.... more

As self-proclaimed big wigs on the food chain, humans have little fear observing dangerous, wild animals, so long as they're kept in captivity. Mercedes-Benz has taken that philosophy and applied it to its S-class sedan. AMG's 518-hp, 6.2-liter lion resides u... more

Yes, you read that right. Only a couple years after their debut, BMW's 325i and 330i four-door sedans are slipping out the door with nary a wave goodbye. Taking their place are the 328i and 335i four-doors-powered by a 220-hp, normally-aspirated 3.0-liter six... more

As concept cars go, the Dodge Avenger may not be the most exciting thing on four wheels, but it at least looks promising. And although Chrysler's famously ordinary mid-size Sebring sedan fails to make us wet ourselves with glee, the Avenger concept--which was r... more

We loves us some wagons. Especially weird, two-door Swedish wagons. Which, of course, means that we have all kinds of affection for the old Volvo P1800ES: it was definitely Swedish, and it was definitely weird. So when we learned that Volvo would be employing... more

Volvo's second-generation S80 will be available with the XC90's 315-horse Yamaha V-8.... more

Look for the new Subaru Impreza WRX in late 2007 with more focused chassis dynamics and a much-needed cabin upgrade. Hard-core rally geeks must wait until early 2008--the same time that the next Mitsubishi Lancer Evo debuts--for the STI version.... more

An all-new Saab 9-5 will finally arrive in 2009 and will again be offered as either a sedan or a wagon.... more

The Saab 9-1, an Opel Astra-based hatch or four-door coupe, will appear as soon as fall 2008.... more

The next generation of Volvo's family haulers will ride on the same platform as the new S80 sedan and will, one can assume, also share its powertrains. The S80 hasn't ventured far, styling-wise, so don't expect the V70 to change much. The XC70, a.k.a. the Cros... more

Owners of the next, aesthetically relaxed 7-series might not have to spend half their time defending their cars' looks, but they'll still be kept busy deciphering the big car's electronic doodads. The future BMW supersedan will include a head-up display, four-... more

Get ready for the new Dodge Avenger with this preview.... more

Mercedes-Benz is quite aware that its current E-class, although a relative success, has been the poster child for the company's well-publicized quality problems. With the car nearing the halfway point of its life cycle, engineers are working with suppliers to... more

A large, luxurious rear-wheel-drive sedan available with either V-6 or V-8 power arriving in 2008. An Audi MMI-like system for the car's electronics is under consideration, as is a base price of less than $30,000. This car will be the successor to a Korean mod... more

A V-8 version of the current IS sedanthat will go head-to-head with the next-generation V-8-powered BMW M3. The ISF will use the 4.6-liter V-8 from the new LS460 and should also feature that car's new, eight-speed transmission, probably with paddle shifters. N... more

The new A4 takes aim at BMW's 3-series, beating it in size and electronic gadgetry. Whether it'll beat it in driving dynamics is a question we'll have to wait to answer.... more

Shown above is a smaller, more affordable member of the Roller family based on the next BMW 7-series. The $250,000 sedan will use a modified and possibly twin-turbocharged version of the 6.0-liter BMW V-12 rated at nearly 550 hp. According to Rolls-Royce, the... more

Jaguar is dumping retro design for the new S-type in exchange for a contemporary feel inside and out. The four-door sedan will be a reskin of the current car and offer a roomier interior and more cargo space. The styling may be different, but the targets--the... more

A new generation will bring a welcome shift in design for the next XJ, which desperately needs a more muscular look to match its athletic moves. The present iteration has an extremely capable chassis, but its interior and exterior designs are stuck in the past... more