New Cars Coming In 2019

To help you with your new car purchase in 2019, we’ve put together a list of new cars that have arrived in Ireland just in time for the 191 registration in January and those that are on the way in 2019.

Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo has just welcomed the new Stelvio Quadrifoglio to Ireland. The 510hp high performance SUV uses the same 2.9-litre V6 Bi-Turbo petrol engine as the Giulia Quadrifoglio and is available from €118,795. There’s also a new B-Tech trim (from €29,845) for the Giulietta hatchback slotting in above the Sport and Super trims with extra features including black exterior detailing.

Audi

The new Audi A6 and Q3 are fresh in dealerships this December. A new Audi A1 is expected to arrive in January. The new Audi e-tron SUV, Audi’s first fully electric model will be available to order from January with the first deliveries scheduled to take place in the spring. The 95kWh high voltage battery gives the e-tron the ability to cover 400 kilometres on one charge. Pricing for the e-tron, including a four-year service plan, starts from an on-the-road cost of €101,750. Audi Ireland will also unveil a limited-edition Audi Q5 in 2019. With a 2.0TDI 163 hp engine, it has more power than the standard Q5, quattro all wheel drive and S-tronic gearbox. It’s priced from €52,950 OTR and is available to order now.

BMW

The new BMW X5 and 8 Series Coupe are in dealerships this December, with the 8 Series Convertible pencilled in for Q2 2019. In March, the new BMW 3 Series will arrive priced from €43,770 for the 318d SE model, and is available to order now. The new BMW Z4 is also expected in March, priced from €50,420 for the Z4 sDrive 20i Sport. The BMW i3 and i3s have new lithium-ion batteries so the range of both models has increased by almost 30 per cent to a maximum 260 kilometres.

Borgward

Stuttgart-based Borgward have partnered with IM Group to import cars to Ireland in 2019. The brand currently manufactures a range of premium SUVs. The brand’s intention is to sell electric vehicles once production starts on the BXi5 and BXi7 all-electric SUVs. Production of right-hand drive variants is expected to start in early 2019 in anticipation of an Irish launch towards the end of 2019. Price, specification and line-up for Ireland will be announced closer to the time.

Citroën

The new Citroën C5 Aircross is the brand’s new C-segment SUV challenger and is expected to arrive in Ireland in March with petrol and diesel engines. A plug-in hybrid version is expected by the end of 2019. A new Citroën Berlingo will go on sale early in 2019 also.

Cupra

The Cupra Ateca is the first model from SEAT’s new performance brand. The high performance SUV will arrive in Ireland in January priced from €49,990.

Dacia

The new Dacia Duster is in showrooms now priced from €17,390. The Sandero and the Logan MCV have both been updated with new WLTP-compliant engines.

DS

DS will launch two new SUVs. A new DS3 Crossback and new DS7 Crossback are expected to arrive in Ireland in 2019.

Fiat

The Fiat 500X has been updated inside and out with new looks, technology and new turbo petrol engines for 2019. It goes on sale in Ireland priced from €21,795 and is available from January.

Ford

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary film starring Steve McQueen, the new Ford Mustang Bullitt special edition arrives just in time for the 191 registration priced from €73,000. It features Ford’s 5.0-litre V8 engine enhanced to deliver 464 PS and 529 Nm of torque and is offered with a choice of Shadow Black or classic Dark Highland Green. In February, the Mondeo HEV Estate arrives following last year’s launch of the saloon hybrid. The Ford Focus Active will also arrive in Q1 of 2019 sporting a more robust, off-road appearance and raised ride height. It will be offered with the same 1.5-litre diesel and 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engines as the rest of the Focus range. The Ford Ranger Raptor will arrive in Ireland in March and is modeled on the US version of the F-150 Raptor. While not as extreme, it will use a bi-turbo version of Ford’s TCDI diesel engine, with 213hp and 500Nm of torque. In 2019 we will also see the launch of a new Mustang-inspired, fully-electric performance car with targeted range of 300 miles. But this car won’t arrive in Ireland until 2020.

Honda

In February a new CR-V Hybrid will join the CR-V 1.5-litre petrol that went on sale in the autumn. The new CR-V Hybrid will be priced from €38,000 including Government grants and VRT rebate. Honda’s Urban EV electric city car concept is also to go into production in 2019 but we don’t have any details yet if this model will reach Ireland.

Hyundai

The new Hyundai Kona Electric is available now priced from €36,995 with a range of up to 449km. There are also refreshed models of the i20 and Tucson available for the new 191 registration.

Jaguar

The new all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has an electric range of up to 480km and is priced from €81,585. We expect to see a facelifted Jaguar XE arrive in 2019.

Jeep

There is an updated Renegade on the way in 2019 with a refreshed interior and exterior styling as well as new 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre petrol engines. A new Jeep Wrangler will arrive in 2019 also.

Kia

The new Proceed goes on sale in January 2019 with a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine. The new Kia Niro EV and Soul EV will be launched in June 2019 for 192 sales.

Land Rover

A new Range Rover Evoque will arrive in Ireland in late Q2 in time for 192 registrations.

Lexus

The new ES 300h arrives in January from €49,450. There’s also a new RC 300H priced from €56,950. The new Lexus UX 200h compact crossover will arrive in Ireland in March priced from €39,500.

Mazda

A new generation of the Mazda3 is expected to arrive in Ireland in April. It will be offered as both a hatchback and saloon. Engines will include a 2.0-litre petrol, 1.8-litre diesel and a new petrol Skyactiv-X engine that Mazda claim delivers the fuel efficiency and torque of a diesel as well as significantly reduced CO2 emissions. An updated Mazda CX-5 will also arrive early in 2019. Later in the year there’s a limited edition Mazda MX-5 with 184hp to celebrate the car’s 30th anniversary.

Mercedes-Benz

In 2019 Mercedes-Benz is expecting eight new models and seven facelifted models. January will kick off with the facelifted C-Class saloon, estate, coupe and cabriolet. The new A-Class Saloon and B-Class will arrive before the end of March. Between April and June, a new CLA, CLA Shooting Brake and GLE with a 7-seat option will arrive. There will also be a facelifted V-Class and the arrival of the electric-powered EQC. The summer will see the arrival of a new GLS as well as a facelifted GLC Coupé and SUV models. Towards the end of the year we will see the new mid-size SUV called the GLB, which will also include a seven seat option.

MINI

In late 2019 we will see the arrival of the MINI Electric. There are now three new trims for MINI in Ireland to simplify the ordering process – Classic, Sport and Exclusive – with more standard specification.

Mitsubishi

A new Outlander PHEV has just arrived for 191 sales. There is also a new Outlander Black Line trim including sunroof, new black alloys and other styling elements. Prices start from €41,100. A new L200 will arrive in September 2019. Specifications, engines and pricing for Ireland will be announced mid-2019.

Nissan

For 2019 there will be a new 1.3-litre and 1.7-litre petrol engine for the Qashqai, a new 1.0-litre petrol engine for the Micra and a new 60kWh battery version of the Leaf for a longer range. A new Nissan Juke is expected in the middle of the year also.

Opel

The Opel Corsa GSi is available to order for 191 and is priced from €24,895. A Grandland X plug-in hybrid will launch in mid-2019. The next generation Vivaro will be produced in both commercial and passenger car variants and will launch in the summer. An all-new Corsa will launch in late 2019 and will be available as a five door only. An electric version will follow in 2020.

Peugeot

The new Peugeot Rifter, a replacement for the Partner Tepee MPV, is arriving now for 191 registrations. It will be available in two lengths with 5 or 7 seats. In the spring the new Peugeot 508 saloon will arrive, with a 508 SW (estate) arriving in Q2. Petrol and diesel engines will be available with a plug-in hybrid arriving later.

Renault

All models in the Renault Zoe range now get the Z.E. 40 long-range battery. Prices start at €24,990 for the Expression R90, with R-Link navigation and heat pump climate control as standard. Dynamique and Signature versions now feature a new R110 motor for faster acceleration. The Clio gets a new 0.9-litre TCe engine for 2019 with 75 or 90hp. The Renault Captur, facelifted in 2018, gets a new line-up of trim levels – Play, Iconic and GT Line – with 0.9 TCe 90 and 1.5 dCi 90 engines available. For 2019, the Renault Mégane’s 1.5 dCi diesel engine is upgraded to 115hp and Renault has also introduced a new 1.3 TCe 140hp petrol engine. These new engines are available across the Mégane range. Both the Kadjar and Scénic ranges will also feature the new 1.3 TCe petrol engine. Diesel versions of the Kadjar will feature the upgraded 1.5 dCi 115 engine, while the Scénic will feature a brand new 1.7 dCi engine. Updated versions of the Koleos SUV will be announced in early 2019.

SEAT

The big news at SEAT is the arrival of the new Tarraco in February 2019. It will be available as a five or seven seat SUV with petrol and diesel engines available.

ŠKODA

The Kodiaq RS arrives in Ireland just in time for the 191 registration. The new performance SUV goes on sale priced from €62,295. The new ŠKODA Scala will replace the Rapid when it arrives in June.  It will come with a range of petrol TSI engines (95hp to 150hp) and also a 1.6TDI 115hp version. The Superb will get a facelift in late 2019 and there will be the option of a plug-in hybrid for the first time. There is also a small crossover expected to arrive in October that will also be available as a plug-in hybrid.

SsangYong

There’s a new Korando on the way in 2019 with an electric version planned also.

Subaru

No new models have been confirmed at this time.

Suzuki

A facelifted Vitara will arrive in Ireland in February. It will have the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine from the S Cross and a 1.4 turbo petrol engine.

Tesla

Right hand drive production of the Tesla Model 3 is expected to begin in 2019 so watch this space.

Toyota

Toyota is launching a new generation of hybrids in 2019. The new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Corolla Hatchback Hybrid are arriving in January. The new Corolla Saloon and Touring Sports will arrive in February. The Camry Hybrid is pencilled in for an April arrival. A facelifted Prius will also arrive in February.

Volkswagen

This month a new Volkswagen e-Golf Executive Edition arrives in showrooms. This model aims to appeal to a more business-minded customer and has leather upholstery, sports comfort seats, 17” ‘Madrid’ alloy wheels, LED rear lights, keyless access, heated front seats, a rear view camera and Active Info Display. The Executive Edition costs €39,495 after grants. In April, the Volkswagen T-Cross will arrive. It’s the smallest SUV in the Volkswagen range, slotting in below the T-ROC. There will be a choice of two petrol engines initially, both 1.0-litre TSI units putting out either 95hp or 115hp. There will most likely be a 1.6-litre TDI 95hp available too. Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but we expect it to come in at a price not too far from an entry-level Golf. A generation of the Volkswagen Golf is expected to be announced before the end of 2019, but in the meantime expect to see small numbers of a GTI TCR (TCR stands for Touring Car Racing) here early in 2019. The car will feature around 290hp. No word on price yet but expect it to cost about €48,000. A facelifted Passat will arrive in June.

Volvo

A new S60 saloon will arrive in April with a T5 petrol powertrain. The T4 petrol, T8 Twin Engine Hybrid and T6 Twin Engine hybrid will all follow for 192. Pricing is yet to be announced. A revised XC90 will arrive in the summer with the D5 engine and T8 Twin engine. The T6 Twin engine plug-in hybrid powertrain will be rolled out on S60, V60 and V90 in 2019 also. Towards the end of 2019 we will see an XC40 with a T5t engine.