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Future models: Small family

Small family cars

Budget-priced compact packages that are ready for anything.

2008

Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Updates, including fuel-saving technology, later this summer.

Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius

Minor tweaks to current model.

2008

Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class Three-door mini-Merc hatch is updated Sport Coupe.
Mitsubishi Lancer Saloons and hatches related to Dodge Caliber/Chrysler Sebring.
Nissan Versa This Megane-sized hatch will replace the Almera.

2008

Renault Megane Thorough overhaul; hatch and estate launched at Paris Motor Show.
Subaru Impreza Diesels join the range at the end of the year.
Volvo C30 Efficiency Ultra-low consumption, cheap-tax diesel.

2009

Vauxhall Astra

Vauxhall Astra

Based on new 'Delta' platform; on sale September.

Kia Soul

Kia Soul

Qashqai-style crossover-hatch.

2009

Alfa Romeo 149 149 to take all-new longer and roomier platform.
Chevrolet Lacetti Saloon - previewed in Paris - on sale early 2009, five-door hatch end of 2009.
Dacia Sandero Budget five-door from Renault-owned Romanian brand.
Honda hybrid Five-door, Prius-rivalling hatch/estate, to be previewed in Paris.
Infiniti '1-Series' Small three-door for Nissan's upmarket brand, coming to Europe.

2009

Lancia Delta RHD sales start summertime, with Integrale coming later.
Mazda 3 All-new range on Focus/C30 platform.
Roewe 550 Chinese reborn Rover; could even be assembled at Longbridge.
Seat Leon Like Audi A3, based on Mk6 Golf.
Toyota Prius First look at delayed Mk3, inspired by 1/X concept.
Volkswagen Golf New MkVI, including new TSI and FSI engines.

2010

Chevrolet 'Volt' Petrol-electric sports coupe on 'Delta' platform. Vauxhall diesel-electric version coming too.
Lexus '1-Series' New entry-level, front-wheel-drive model for Lexus.

2010

Lexus 'Prius' Posher version of the Prius Mk3.
Volvo C30 Five-door models join new-generation range.

2011

Audi A3
All-new range; three-door first, then Sportback, cabrio, allroad and small saloon.

Cadillac C-sector hatch
Rear-wheel-drive rival for 1-Series/CLC-Class.

Mercedes-Benz B-Class
B-Class Based on the C-Class, the new B will be RWD and more US-oriented.

Saab 9-1
Still some way off; three-door on GM's 'Delta' platform.

Saab 9-3
Smaller than before; saloon/wagon on Delta platform, made in Sweden.

Other future models...
Our detailed breakdown by category of cars being launched and developed in the next few years.

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