10 New Model Debuts to Watch For This Fall 2022
It’s back-to-school week for most students in many parts of the country, but we’re also at the dawn of a new auto show season. The previous two, as you know, were largely affected by the global pandemic.
The Car Guide will be on hand in Detroit (September), Paris (October) and Los Angeles (November) to cover all the new model debuts. Other separate events will feature global and North American premieres. Some of them are already known, but there will be a few surprises, too. Here’s what to watch for this fall.
Audi Q6 e-tron
The Audi A6 e-tron sedan and wagon pictured here are based on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, which will also underpin the upcoming Q6 e-tron. The latter will hit the market first, and a reveal is going to take place this fall. This model will be the big brother of the Q4 e-tron, currently the most affordable luxury electric crossover in Canada.
BMW M2
The new M2 is slated to make its debut later this year as a 2023 model, joining the 2 Series lineup which was updated for 2022. It was caught by spy photographers during track tests in the spring, with an undisguised rear end showing more muscle. However, we know very little about the car except this: it will be the last M with a pure combustion engine and also without any electrification.
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Following the 2024 Blazer EV, Chevrolet is about to officially introduce the smaller Equinox EV. We already have a good idea of what it will look like both inside and out, but the features and specs remain a source of speculation. When the company first announced the Equinox EV, it said the vehicle will launch in the fall of 2023 and have a base MSRP of around $35,000 CAD before incentives.
Dodge Charger and Challenger
The 2023 model year will mark the end of an era for Dodge and its Charger/Challenger duo. As a farewell, Dodge will introduce no fewer than seven special editions. Each one will be a nod to the past and the glory days of the first wave of muscle cars. The first six, including the Challenger Shakedown, will roll out between now and September 21, while the final special edition will be presented at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas in November.
Ferrari Purosangue
Back in March, Ferrari posted the first official image of its all-new Purosangue SUV. The Italian automaker doesn’t want to call it an SUV—more like an FUV, or Ferrari Utility Vehicle—claiming it’s a different breed of sports cars aimed at drivers who want more space and versatility, not unlike the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. As for the engine, seemingly all possible options have been discussed to this point, from the new 296 GTB’s V6 hybrid powertrain to the naturally aspirated V12 in the 812. One thing’s for sure, though: power will be distributed to all four wheels, likely using a new, model-specific AWD system.
Ford Mustang
Can’t wait to see the next-generation Ford Mustang? Great news: the car will debut at the 2022 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, set to take place from September 14-25. Sources say that production will begin at the Flat Rock, Michigan assembly plant in the first half of 2023, pointing to a 2024 model. Based on the information we have so far, it looks like the new Mustang will launch with the same V8 and EcoBoost four-cylinder engines, though a bump in power is likely.
Honda Pilot
Following the new HR-V and CR-V, Honda will conclude its “Year of the Crossover” with the introduction of the completely redesigned Pilot. The outgoing generation is still one of the best buys in the segment, so look for the 2023 model to keep that trend going. Styling will likely be very similar to that of the new CR-V.
Pagani C10
The heir to the phenomenal Huayra, which currently goes by the codename C10, will be unveiled on September 12. Pagani has already confirmed that the twin-turbo V12 engine will be back, possibly with more than 830 horsepower. Awesome.
Polestar 3
Swedish car company Polestar has announced that the world premiere of the highly anticipated Polestar 3 will take place in October. Given the huge popularity of SUVs, it’s safe to assume this model will lead Polestar sales in no time. The first official picture shows a sporty profile reminiscent of the Volvo C40 Recharge.
Ram 1500 EV
In 2024, Stellantis will launch an electric muscle car based on the recently unveiled Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept, as well as an electric pickup designed to take on the Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV. Last winter, the Ram brand showed a pair of sketches giving us a taste of what this future truck will look like. An official reveal will likely take place this fall, so don’t miss it!