The most anticipated models in 2022

Electricity will take more and more place in the automotive landscape in 2022. Following the numerous announcements of ambitious targets funded with billions of dollars, manufacturers are continuing to fill up with electrons. The fact remains that gasoline vehicles will not disappear for all that, manufacturers attempting to take advantage of the past few years to relaunch models for enthusiasts. Overview of the most anticipated creations.

Charles René
Press

Acura Integra

Unveiled with great fanfare on the sidelines of the Los Angeles Auto Show during a presentation devoid of technical details, the Integra will be presented in its final form this year to prepare for marketing in 2023. The compact will put on a five-door body and will be offered with a manual gearbox. Acura wants to keep it accessible with a starting bill of $ 35,000.

Bmw i4

Excluding the i3 which ensured BMW’s beginnings in the electric market, the arrival this year of the i4 marks an important milestone in democratization for the Bavarian brand. The compact, which targets the Tesla Model 3, will have a starting price of $ 57,942, in exchange for which we’ll get 335 hp delivered to the rear wheels and over 475 km of estimated range. An all-wheel-drive livery is also promised with 536 hp and a bill of $ 75,942.

Cadillac Lyriq

The first electric vehicle in Cadillac history, the Lyriq ventures into a segment that can be greatly lucrative if it proves to be up to the task. Based on General Motors’ new Ultium platform, this newcomer will first be offered in a 340 hp propulsion version powered by a 100.4 kWh battery. Cadillac estimates it can travel over 480 km. The entrance fee is set at $ 70,148.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Chevrolet engineers wanted to make this latest Corvette Z06 a demonstration of craftsmanship, but also a celebration. Carrying a boiling 5.5L LT6 V8 with twin overhead camshafts whose connecting rods are bolted to a flat crankshaft, this American wants to do what Ferrari no longer does: an expressive naturally aspirated engine. Capable of climbing to 8,600 rpm, this valuable piece produces 670 hp and is mated to a dual-clutch (8-speed) gearbox.

Chevrolet Silverado electric

At the time of writing, we had a rather sketchy portrait of the electric Chevrolet Silverado, which offers a range of 644 km and a revolutionary four-wheel steering system to promote its agility. The full-size pickup will be unveiled Thursday to take on the Ford F-150 Lightning on an American-style battlefield. One thing is certain, if the positioning is good, it is a whole extremely important segment which could gradually switch to electric.

Ford F-150 Lightning

Arguably the most anticipated electric vehicle of 2022, the Ford F-150 Lightning aspires to secure the future of bestseller with a bunch of electric motors producing 426 hp or 563 hp. Depending on the chosen livery, it can travel up to 370 km or 480 km, and its battery can power your home in the event of a power failure. Ford targets a towing capacity of 4,500 kg. However, we will have to wait a little before having a financial portrait of this newcomer.

Honda Civic Type R

The previous generation of the Honda Civic Type R was praised for its ability to marry the practicality of a compact with a beautifully balanced chassis. The second generation of the sport to be offered in North America, currently in gestation, promises a more mature design. Its charismatic 2.0L four-cylinder should return with probably a few more horsepower, and Honda has assured the manual will return. More details to come when it is unveiled in a few weeks.

Lucid Air

The first direct American competitor of the Tesla Model S, the Lucid Air promises to make life difficult for this pioneer of electric luxury. Based on an undeniably more modern design, it will also be more affordable with a price range starting at $ 105,000. With powers varying from 480 hp to 1,111 hp (!), It also promises to be extremely lively and will only be offered with all-wheel drive. The target range will vary between 653 and 836 km.

Mercedes-Benz EQE

Showcasing EQS that has gone through a full drying cycle, this EQE will become Mercedes-Benz’s most affordable electric sedan when it hits our market this year. As an introduction, we will be entitled to a twin-engine version of 288 hp drawing its energy from a 90 kWh battery capable of ensuring a range of 545 km, according to the European measurement protocol. This figure will melt slightly when applying the North American measurement cycle.

Nissan ariya

Second Nissan model not to use gasoline for movement, the arrival of the Ariya had been announced for over a year. Never mind, the compact SUV will be launched in 2022 with a structure of the versions after all conventional: traction version of 214 hp or 238 hp that can travel up to 482 km and delivered with all-wheel drive of 335 hp or 389 hp. with a maximum range of 426 km.

Nissan z

The 370Z is no longer, long live the Z! Nissan has drawn on its sporting heritage to extend its Z line, a pillar of its influence in North America. Adopting an evolutionary approach, it reworks the chassis of its predecessor and adopts supercharging through a V6 of 3 L twin-turbo 400 hp. The manual remains thanks to the contribution of a six-speed box supported by a nine-speed automatic.

Kia EV6

A cousin of the Ioniq 5 which recently put its wheels on Hyundai dealerships, the EV6 is sculpted more curvy. Its positioning will also be more dynamic with a promised version with two 577 hp engines. The maximum autonomy, all versions combined, is announced at 480 km, and ultra-fast charging of 350 kW is fitted as standard. Kia hasn’t opened its pricing book, however, but it should logically be very close to the Ioniq 5’s, which starts at $ 44,999.

Rivian R1T

Officially the first fully electric pickup truck to begin production, the Rivian R1T will cross the Canada-U.S. Border this year. It boasts a fairly impressive spec sheet for its most expensive livery ($ 111,250): 835 hp of power, 640 km of range and a towing capacity of 4,990 kg. The basic livery will be able to travel 480 km. Air suspension allows the van to increase its ground clearance by 15 cm on command.

Toyota GR Corolla

Happy surprise that was announced by various Instagram publications and corroborated by the magazine Motor Trend : Toyota will offer a sporty version of its Corolla hatchback. It will be called GR Corolla and will be powered by the turbocharged three-cylinder of the European GR Yaris whose power could exceed 260 hp. The manual gearbox and all-wheel drive will provide even more pleasure.

Toyota bZ4x / Subaru Solterra

A major joint project, the bZ4x and Solterra will allow Toyota and Subaru to enter electric power through the big door of compact SUVs. For now, details are tenuous, other than that Toyota will offer a front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive livery, while Subaru will respect the tradition of standard all-wheel drive. We are targeting a maximum range of 400 km.