2019 Preview


And more... there’s


While 2018 was a bumper year for new car launches, we expect 2019 to be just as busy – and not all of the interesting new models will be powered by battery. Our editor, Shane O’ Donoghue, previews the year ahead, from A to Z (ok, V…).


Porsche 911 W


hile the latest cars from Alfa Romeo are lovely creations, we’re not quite sure what’s coming next from


the Italian brand. Rumours suggest the next new model will be a GT coupe based on the underpinnings of the rear-drive Giulia saloon. Likewise, after a crazy year for new model launches, Audi is quiet about its plans for 2019. We expect a production version of the gorgeous e-tron GT concept (a pure EV) and a signifi cant overhaul for the Audi A4. We know that BMW will have another


hectic year ahead. A brand-new 1 Series will be launched at some stage (moving to front-wheel drive), as will a four-door version of the 2 Series Coupe. The just-launched new 3 Series saloon will also be joined by a Touring estate variant, while the 7 Series saloon and X1 SUV will both come in for midlife updates. The X6 will be replaced by a new vehicle and it’s possible that we may see an all-electric version of the BMW X3 later in the year. On top of all that, the 8 Series range will fi ll out with the introduction of


DS 3 Crossback


Convertible and Gran Coupe body styles, plus high-performance M8 versions of all. Elsewhere in the world, the DS brand


has been successfully separated from Citroën, but as yet there have not been any announcements regarding stand-alone DS showrooms in Ireland. We expect that to change in 2019, and the newest car to be launched will be the new DS 3 Crossback, a highly luxurious and distinctive compact crossover.


Audi e-tron GT concept Kia’s mainstream models were all


updated or replaced in 2018, so it’s focusing on niche cars for the coming months. First up will be the Proceed, based on the Golf- rivalling Ceed. Unlike this car’s predecessor, the Proceed has fi ve doors, but adopts a sporty estate design to diff erentiate it from the regular Ceed hatchback and SW estate. Sporty driving dynamics are also promised. Following on from that will be a new Kia Soul. This retains the quirky crossover appearance, but will only be sold in Ireland in electric format.


4 Auto Ireland 2019


Kia Proceed


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116