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This year has been a challenging year for the automotive industry. Car sales haven’t been as vibrant as they were before the world got hit by the pandemic. Thankfully, despite all the hardships auto manufacturers have endured in the past two years, we can still look forward to new car models during 2022. 

Without further delay, let’s get to know more about 2022’s newest vehicles. 

Sports Utility Vehicles 

Compact SUVs

  • 2022 Hyundai Tucson 

The 2022 Tucson, Hyundai’s five-seater compact SUV, will be offered in gas and hybrid models. Expect to see a roomier cabin and a digital cockpit in the 2022 model. It was redesigned for next year’s launch. The price of the base model starts at $26,135.

  • 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

The Outlander will have a complete makeover for its 2022 model. Its exterior will feature a more masculine design with a wider stance, while the interior will have a more luxurious and modern design. Mitsubishi announced that the 2022 Outlander would have a PHEV variant. It has a starting price of $25,795.

  • 2022 Acura MDX

The MDX is Acura’s mid-size Sports Utility Vehicle. It features a redesign on its exterior and is expected to have spacious legroom for all three rows. The 2022 MDX will have similar styling to the latest RDX and TLX models. It will feature a 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6 engine, front-wheel drive, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Its base model has a price of $47,925. 

  • 2022 Ford Bronco

The 2022 Bronco is a reintroduction of its 2021 model. Ford has announced that new color variants such as Eruption Green and Hot Pepper Red are available for its upcoming model. It will have a starting price of $30,000. 

  • 2022 Infiniti QX55

Infiniti’s luxury compact SUV is said to have a steeper price than its current model. It will feature a bolder exterior design and a more elegant and modern interior. The 2022 QX55 will have three trims: The base model Luxe, midrange model Essential, and the top of the line model Sensory. It will sport a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, a standard all-wheel drive, a sloping roofline, and sporty-looking 20-inch rims. Its price will start at $47,525.

  • 2022 Ferrari Purosangue

The Purosangue is Ferrari’s first ever SUV. It is said to be an ultra-lux 4-seater with off-roading features such as a height-adjustable suspension. Expect to pay top dollar for the Italian automaker’s sports utility vehicle. 

  • 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

The Grand Wagoneer is finally back in 2022. It has been over 30 years since Jeep released a new model. Expect it to be more luxurious than the new Wagoneer. The 2022 model will feature an upgraded look with its sleek grille design, impressive LED lighting, and an interior with an instrument panel of large 45-inch HD screens. An off-road wheel and tire package will be available to customers who prefer aggressive-looking rims and tires. The basic model will be priced at $88,995. 

Truck

  • 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

The 2022 Santa Cruz looks like a hybrid of a small SUV and a pickup truck. It may not have the design of a typical pickup truck, but you’ll be surprised to know that it has a generous 8.6-inch ground clearance. The 4-foot truck bed will have a lockable, water-proof underfloor storage and a 115-volt inverter outlet. Its base model will have a starting price of $25,175. This Santa Cruz will look even better with a custom tonneau cover

Sedan

  • 2022 Honda Civic

Honda’s best-selling sedan will feature a significant change in its design in 2022. The redesigned 2022 Honda Civic is said to have a bolder exterior styling and an upgraded cabin. The upcoming Civic will be available in sedan and hatchback models and will have a selection of 4-cylinder engines, including a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. You can also expect to see hi-tech features like an upgraded driver-assistance option, infotainment display, and wireless smartphone connectivity. The base sedan model is rumored to have a price of $22,715.

  • 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport

Lexus’ popular sports sedan features a powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine, offering around 472 HP and 395 lb-ft of torque. The 2022 IS 500 will sport an aggressive, masculine design with its raised hood, black F SPORT performance badges, window trims with a dark chrome frame, dual-stacked quad exhausts, and 19-inch Enkei alloy rims. Lexus will launch a special IS 500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition featuring matte-black 19-inch alloy BBS rims. The best rims deserve to be paired with top-rated all-season tires like the Primacy MXM4 Michelin tires. Lexus has not divulged price details.

Multi-Purpose Vehicle

  • 2022 Kia Carnival

The Carnival will feature a fresh boxy exterior styling for its upcoming model. Expect to see large rims and modern daytime running lights that will go all the way to the MPVs grille. All Carnival variants will sport a 290 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine, an 8-speed automatic tranny, and a standard front-wheel drive. Expect its standard model to offer an upgraded driver assistance feature such as automated emergency braking. Customers can also opt for an upgraded infotainment system that will come with a dual-display featuring digital gauges and a center touchscreen packed with the latest navigation technology. The upcoming Kia Carnival will have a starting price of $33,275.

Roadster

  • 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL

Details about the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SL have been minimal. However, rumors have circulated that the 2022 SL will be available in two variants outfitted with mild-hybrid powertrains. Its 430 HP variant is presumed to be named SL53 or SL55,  while its 600 HP model might be called SL63. The exterior is assumed to have a sleek styling as the latest AMG GT and SL models. It will feature electronic pop-up door handles just like the new S-Class, with a modern front grille, thin headlights, quad exhausts, and a running board.

The vehicles I have listed above are just a fraction of the upcoming models set to debut in 2022. Expect part 2 of this article featuring hydrogen-powered cars, luxury sedans, sports cars, hatchbacks, and electric vehicles. 

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