New Car Tracker: 2.14.08
February is turning out to be a big month for new cars to finally go on sale. Major sellers like the Toyota Corolla and Nissan Murano are hitting dealers lots, and we’ve learned a bit more about a number of other new models coming this spring and summer. As always, let us know which cars you want more information about.
Updated information in bold.
- 2009 Acura RL: Spring 2008
- 2009 Acura TSX: Spring 2008
- 2009 Audi A4: Fall 2008
- 2008 BMW 1 Series coupe, convertible: Spring 2008
- 2009 BMW M3 coupe, sedan, convertible: Spring-summer 2008
- 2008 Cadillac CTS-V: Late 2008
- 2008 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid: Summer 2008
- 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5: Summer 2008
- 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid: Late 2008
- 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid: Early 2008
- 2009 Chevrolet Traverse: Late 2008
- 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8: Spring 2008
- 2008 Dodge Durango/Chrysler Aspen Hybrid: Mid-2008
- 2009 Dodge Journey: Out now
- 2009 Dodge Ram: Fall 2008
- 2009 Ford F-150: Fall 2008
- 2009 Ford Flex: Summer 2008
- 2008 Ford Focus: Out now
- 2008 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin: Spring 2008
- 2009 Hummer H3T: Late 2008
- 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring: Late 2008
- 2008 Hyundai Genesis: Summer 2008
- 2009 Hyundai Sonata: February 2008
- 2008 Infiniti EX: Out now
- 2009 Jaguar XF: March 2008
- 2009 Kia Borrego: Summer 2008
- 2008 Lexus IS-F: Early 2008
- 2008 Lexus LX 570: Out now
- 2009 Lincoln MKS: Summer 2008
- 2008 Mazda5: Out now
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: Early 2008
- 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman: Feb. 16, 2008
- 2009 Mitsubishi Galant: Out now
- 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder: Spring 2008
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Out now
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart: Summer 2008
- 2009 Nissan GT-R: First half of 2008
- 2009 Nissan Murano: Out now
- 2008 Pontiac G8: Early 2008
- 2009 Pontiac Vibe: February 2008
- 2008 Saab 9-3 sedan, SportCombi with AWD: Spring 2008
- 2008 Saturn Astra: Out now
- 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode: Late 2008
- 2008 Smart ForTwo: Out now
- 2009 Subaru Forester: Spring 2008
- 2009 Suzuki Equator: Late 2008
- 2009 Toyota Corolla: Out now
- 2009 Toyota Matrix: Out now
- 2008 Toyota Sequoia: Out now
- 2009 Toyota Venza: Late 2008
- 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen: Early 2008
- 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC: Fall/winter 2008
- 2009 Volkswagen Routan: Summer 2008
- 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan: Sometime in 2008
Please do a review on the Ford Flex! We are looking for a new car with a third row seat that is actually big enough for teenagers and I really don't want to buy a full size suv or minivan if I can avoid it! Flex looks interesting but I haven't been able to find any reviews, just company info which of course makes it sound like it'll do everything plus the dishes for me. Please review this vehicle!
Posted by: Katy | Feb 14, 2008 10:03:08 AM
Katy,
The Flex is still a good 4-6 months from going on sale. We won't be able to review one until much closer to the on sale date. HOWEVER, rest assured we will be covering its release extensively with reviews, videos and more.
Posted by: Dave T. | Feb 14, 2008 10:37:02 AM
Hyundai press release says the Elantra Touring is going on sale WINTER 2008! Does this mean before spring (ie now), or after fall at the end of the year?
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/03/chicago-2008-2009-hyundai-elantra-touring/
Posted by: jt | Feb 14, 2008 11:52:40 AM
Will the VW Jetta SportWagen be eventually available with the 2.0 TDI and when? Will the VW Rabbit be eventually availabel with the 2.0 TDI and when?
Posted by: George | Feb 14, 2008 1:09:03 PM
jt,
Our buddies at Autoblog got it right. I've changed the post. The Elantra touring will indeed be a "Late 2008" entry.
George,
The Sportswagen IS coming as a TDI diesel in late 2008 after the sedan goes on sale.
There are no plans for the Rabbit to go diesel at this point. Check out Joe Wiesenfelder's in-depth diesel story here:
http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2008/02/diesels-rising.html
Posted by: Dave T. | Feb 14, 2008 1:32:14 PM
Shouldn't the dates for the new Acuras read '2008'?
Posted by: L.S. | Feb 14, 2008 3:55:51 PM
They forgot Mitsu Outlander 4cyl - first time this year.
Posted by: Tony | Feb 15, 2008 9:54:56 AM
LS
Yes those are 2008s. They've been corrected. Thanks.
Posted by: Dave T. | Feb 15, 2008 10:06:29 AM
I would love to hear more about the Dodge Journey! I really like the contemporary look with the crosshair grille, some of the cars out right now have a much softer look and that isn't really my style! The pricing of this vehicle is also quite attractive to me!
Posted by: GloriaJ | Feb 15, 2008 3:12:02 PM
GloriaJ,
We'll be reviewing the new Dodge Journey in a few weeks.
Posted by: Dave T. | Feb 15, 2008 3:24:48 PM