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Toyota

Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Variants : Premium
When: February 2023
Pricing: S$178,488 with COE

Officially launched at the 2023 Singapore Motorshow and now on sale, we first reported on the appearance of the car way back in 2020. Anyway we’re glad that this smart and rugged-looking Corolla is here, though it could displace the Toyota RAV4 as the medium/big family SUV of choice amongst drivers. The Corolla Cross Hybrid only has one engine spec here, a 2.0-litre petrol four-cylinder paired with an electric motor. As with all Toyota hybrids, expect plenty of range from its established hybrid drive system.

Toyota GR86

Variants : 2.4-litre MT, 2.4-litre AT
When: Q1
How much: TBC

The twin of the Subaru BRZ, the second-generation version of Toyota’s modern 2+2 sports coupe had a long gestation period and the news is that it’s finally coming to town this year. The 2.4-litre, horizontally opposed boxer engine is designed in partnership with Subaru, and the talk is that the car is even more well-balanced, and with 235hp on tap, more powerful than the previous version.

Toyota Prius Hybrid

Variants : fleet and taxi
When: Q2 
How much: TBC

The good news is that the all-new Toyota Prius Hybrid is coming to town. The bad news is that at the moment, it seems that only the fleet version for taxi and private-hire car use is going to make it here at the moment. While the standard car gets a 2.0-litre petrol engine with a punchy 193hp of total power output, fleet versions of the Prius will get a more economical and less powerful 1.8-litre petrol engine. They will all make use of Toyota’s improved petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain so driving range between fill-ups will undoubtedly be great.

Volkswagen 

Volkswagen Golf

Variant: Golf R
When: Q1
How much: (estimated) S$290,000 with COE

Volkswagen’s hottest of hot hatches returns to our shores in 2023. First previewed at the Singapore Motorshow 2023, the new car promises 315 horsepower, 4Motion all-wheel drive, an optional, track-only drift mode in its stability control program, and a Harman Kardon audio system. It’s still powered by a 2.0-litre turbo four cylinder engine, which is proof that there’s still room for ICE power in fun-to-drive cars even in the age of EV.

Volkswagen ID.4

Variant: 155kW
Launch Date: Q4
Pricing: TBCBoasting a driving range of up to 460km per charge and a 77kWh capacity battery pack, the electric ID.4 crossover SUV looks set to be in the first batch of officially imported electric Volkswagens to be sold here this year. We do know that the 155kW (201hp) motor is set for sale in Singapore, which makes it a Category B COE product. Featuring a spacious cabin and an overall length of around 4.5 metres, the car also comes with the promise of plenty of active safety features, and could give family car buyers something to consider.

Volvo

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Variant: Single Motor RWD
Launch Date: Q3
Pricing: (estimated) S$250,000 with COE

The Volvo XC40 Recharge is getting an update, a year after its release here. It’s going rear-wheel drive, with a rear mounted motor instead of the current front mounted version. The same 69kWh capacity battery will be used from the present XC40 Recharge, but enhancements in cooling efficiency mean it can now deliver increased range of up to 460km on the WLTP cycle, up from the older car’s 425km. Interestingly, this will be Volvo’s first rear-wheel driven car in 25 years. 

Volvo C40 Recharge

Variant: Single motor RWD
Launch Date: Q3
Pricing: (estimated) S$270,000 with COE

The SUV coupe version of the XC40 Recahrge is also getting an update, with the range being improved from 438km to 476km. Fast charging via a 130wW DC see the car going form 10 to 80 percent charge in 34 minutes.

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