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Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II

Variant: 6.75-litre gasoline
When: January 2023
How Much: From S$2,098,888 without COE or options, extended wheelbase S$2,488,888 without COE or options

The eighth-gen Phantom debuted in 2017, but as it is with many ultra- or supercars, they exist in their own space and time. Six years on, the Phantom is getting a very mild facelift, we mean really mild, but if you are seriously considering buying one it doesn’t really matter : What really does is that it’s a Rolls-Royce Phantom. An additional chrome strip above the Pantheon grille, ‘starlight’ LED that glitter (like the new 7 Series) on the outside, along with Rolls-Royce Connected services inside. It’s almost pointless to talk about the interior, since it’s a Rolls you could have almost anything you want inside – typical Rolls customers spend at least S$300k on options. And if you’re wondering what it’s like to drive and be in, CarBuyer can tell you.

Rolls-Royce Spectre

Variant: 585hp full-electric
When: Late 2023
How Much: Approximately S$1.8m without COE or options

As a purveyor of monolithic-looking, silent-running machines, perhaps no other carmaker is as suited to the electric transition as Rolls-Royce. Its very first production electric car, the Spectre, will be an ‘electric super coupe’ that the factory boasts will be the first of a type to envision ‘high definition’ driving thanks to very advanced technology, including the new ‘Flagbearer’ system that will read tarmac and road conditions and adapt accordingly. The car will have more than 550hp, boast the largest battery pack ever from the BMW Group (at least 120kWh) and a range of more than 500km. 

CarBuyer had a Singapore-exclusive preview of the Spectre in early 2022 sitting in a development car, and even at that stage it’s clear Rolls-Royce is on its way to delivering a new level of refinement. For the full skinny, read our longform feature on the impressive electric hyperlux car here or watch the video. 

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Skoda

Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI e-TEC

Variant: 1.0-litre
When: January 2023
How much: S$170,900 with COE

The very practical Skoda Octavia liftback now comes with the choice of a smaller engine. The 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo petrol powerplant gives the the 109 horsepower to make it Category A COE eligible. While it is slower than the original 1.5-litre launch version, the 4.3l/100km fuel economy is a big plus.

Skoda Enyaq iV

Variants: TBC
When: Q4
How much: TBC

Little has been let on about the all-electric Skoda Enyaq iV in Singapore specification, but the car has already made an appearance at the Singapore Motorshow 2023. The car has been on sale in Europe since 2020, and is available in a range of power configurations ranging from 146hp to a punchy 302hp version in RS specification, with all-wheel drive.  Expect Singapore sales to begin with entry-level models as the brand gauges interest here.

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Subaru

Subaru Solterra

Variants: TBC
When: Q2
How much: TBC

Like the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 joint project, the Subaru Solterra is an all-wheel drive electric vehicle that shares its underpinnings with the Toyota BZ4X. The Solterra was a big draw at the Subaru stand during the 2023 Singapore Motorshow, though worldwide deliveries have been slow due to the auto industry still recovering from the semiconductor chip shortage brought on by Covid-19 induced shutdowns. There’s talk that the Solterra will go on sale in Singapore before the end of 2023.

Subaru WRX

Variants: sedan and estate
When: Q2
How much: (estimated) S$246,800 with COE

After a long period of silence, Subaru’s WRX all-wheel drive sports sedan is coming back to Singapore. We have already had a short drive of the car, and the 2.4-litre turbo petrol engine has evolved into a more tractable powerplant than ever. What’s also big news is that there is no more manual transmission option, a CVT auto is standard. The wagon, or estate variant will also be here and cost a S$10k extra.

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Suzuki

Suzuki S-Cross

Variants: TBC
When: TBC
How much: (estimated) S$160k with COE

First revealed in a news story on CarBuyer Singapore at the tail end of 2021, it appears that the Suzuki S-Cross is finally coming to town this year. The Hungarian-assembled urban crossover SUV is about the same size as a Honda HR-V and features a 1.4-litre engine with 48-volt mild hybrid boost. The base model has a power rating of 127hp, which should see it slot comfortably into the Category A COE band when it goes on sale sometime this year. A more powerful, full-hybrid car is also available, but that is unlikely to arrive with the first launch here. 

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