Undoubtedly, the pandemic before and the chip crisis now are putting a strain on the automotive sector. The data of the Italian and European markets speak for themselves. Despite these obvious difficulties, car manufacturers are reorganizing and for 2022 will launch on the market several novelties. Over the next year, we will see more and more SUVs, a vehicle category that customers like a lot.
It will then be a year in the name of electrification: the now consolidated trend is to bring Mild Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Plug-in, and electric cars to the market. Let’s see what are the main models coming up, between debuts in dealerships and market launches (orders and pre-orders) in 2022, within a calendar divided by months.
It is, it must be remembered, of an orientation calendar given that due to the problems that the auto market is experiencing today, the timing can change. Precisely for this reason, over time we will update this article with the news that may emerge (new models, change of dates, and more). We will also try to indicate the possible dates of presentations of some of the most important cars on the way, according to some rumors.
Among the most anticipated models, there is certainly Alfa Romeo Tonale, without forgetting the Maserati Grecale which due to the chip crisis will only be presented at the beginning of spring 2022. There is also a lot of curiosity about the BMW 7 Series which will also be offered. in electric version. Let’s not waste time and now let’s see the main 2022 car news (let’s start with the first 6 months).
CAR NOVELTIES CALENDAR 2022
JANUARY 2022
January already opens with some interesting news. Orders for the new Skoda Enyaq Coupé should start at the beginning of the year. In addition, deliveries of the first copies of the BMW 2 Series Coupe, Ford Fiesta restyling, Peugeot 308 Station Wagon, and Volkswagen Tiago.
- BMW 2 Series Coupe
- Ford Fiesta restyling
- Peugeot 308 Station Wagon
- Skoda Enyaq Coupe
- Volkswagen Tiago
FEBRUARY 2022
The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer will arrive in dealerships in February. The new Honda HR-V will also make its debut on the roads. Orders for the new Renault Megane E-TECH Electric will also start this month. The first deliveries of the new electric Volvo C40 Recharge should also begin. The new Audi A8 restyling will also begin to arrive in dealerships.
The MG5 Electric station wagon should also be available in showrooms.
- Audi A8 restyling
- BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
- Honda HR-V
- MG5 Electric
- Renault Megane E-Tech
- Volvo C40 Recharge
MARCH 2022
The month of March will see the arrival of several new models in dealerships. Let’s talk, for example, of the Citroen C5 X, Dacia Jogger, Kia Sportage, Opel Astra, new Range Rover, and Toyota Aygo X.
- BMW 7 Series
- Citroen C5 X
- Dacia Jogger
- Ford Focus restyling
- Kia Sportage
- Land Rover Range Rover
- Maserati Grecale
- Opel Astra
- Toyota Aygo X
Debuts could also arrive this month of the Maserati Grecale and the new BMW 7 Series which will also be offered in an electric version.
APRIL 2022
Sales of the new Mercedes AMG SL and the new electric Mercedes EQE should start in April. In dealerships, however, the new Volkswagen ID.5 will arrive.
- Audi A6 e-tron
- BMW X7
- Mercedes AMG SL
- Mercedes EQE
- Porsche Cayenne
- Volkswagen ID.5
The presentation of the new Audi A6 e-Tron, together with the restyling of the BMW X7 and Porsche Cayenne.
MAY 2022
In May it should be the turn of the last endothermic from Lotus, the Emira, to arrive on the roads. The new Toyota GR86 is also expected to arrive in dealerships.
- Lotus Emira
- Mercedes EQS SUV
- Polestar 3
- Toyota GR86
Possible presentations are also expected this month of the Polestar 3 and the SUV version of the Mercedes EQS.
JUNE 2022
In June, Subaru’s new electric SUV, the Solterra, is expected to be marketed together with its cousin “Toyota bZ4X”. This month the alfa Romeo Tonale, a highly anticipated model that will be fundamental for the relaunch of the Italian brand.
- Alfa Romeo Tonale
- Subaru Solterra
- Toyota bZ4X