According to Edmunds, MotorTrend, and Car and Driver’s future-cars trackers, the U.S. 2026–2027 pipeline is unusually busy. EV launches built around new platforms and software stacks dominate the calendar, while halo performance nameplates continue to drive attention at the top of the market. The list below separates what these trackers describe as announced/confirmed versus expected/possible.
As of Feb. 25, 2026, the items below reflect how these trackers characterize each vehicle (announced vs expected), and details can shift as brands publish final specs and on-sale timing.
At a glance
- Performance headline: Corvette ZR1X is treated as a top-tier halo launch for the year.
- Platform reset: BMW’s iX3 is widely framed as a key “Neue Klasse” turning point.
- Scale play: Rivian’s R2 is positioned as the brand’s move toward broader-volume pricing and availability.
Announced/confirmed vs expected/possible
Announced / described as coming by tracker sources
- Acura RSX (EV)
- BMW iX3
- Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X
- Dodge Charger Sixpack
- Fiat Topolino
- Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC
- Rivian R2
Expected / possible (not presented as fully official in tracker language)
- Ford Mustang GT500 (expected return)
- Chevrolet Corvette SUV (possible; not officially confirmed)
1) Acura RSX (EV)
Edmunds lists the RSX as a major watch because it signals Acura/Honda’s next EV direction under a revived badge.
2) BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse-era launch)
MotorTrend and Edmunds both frame the iX3 as a centerpiece model for BMW’s next EV phase, tied to the brand’s broader platform and tech transition.
3) Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X
MotorTrend positions the ZR1X as a flagship Corvette performance statement for the year, with hybrid/maximum-output halo status.
4) Dodge Charger Sixpack (inline-six gas option)
Edmunds highlights the Charger Sixpack as the internal-combustion counterpoint inside the new Charger lineup, keeping a traditional powertrain path in the range.
5) Fiat Topolino (micro EV / city runabout)
MotorTrend includes the Topolino as a niche, attention-grabbing U.S. arrival that stands out because it sits outside typical American vehicle categories.
6) Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC
Edmunds and Car and Driver’s forward-looking coverage frame the Dark Horse SC as a higher-output Mustang step positioned above the standard Dark Horse.
7) Rivian R2 (mid-size SUV aimed at scale)
MotorTrend describes a targeted starting price around $45,000 and frames the R2 as Rivian’s push toward a broader market than the R1 line.
8) Ford Mustang GT500 (expected return)
MotorTrend and Edmunds include the GT500 in their “most anticipated” framing, but the language is best treated as expected rather than confirmed until Ford publishes final details.
9) Chevrolet Corvette SUV (possible, not official)
Car and Driver discusses a Corvette-branded SUV as a possible brand expansion item and notes that nothing is official—so it remains a high-interest watch rather than a confirmed launch.
10) Kia Telluride (next redesign watch, 2027MY preview)
Edmunds ties the Telluride’s next major redesign to a future model-year change, which is why it appears here as a 2026–2027 anticipation item rather than strictly “arriving in 2026.”
SOURCES
- EDMUNDS – These Are the Most Anticipated New Cars of 2026
- MOTOTREND – These Are the Cars We’re Most Looking Forward to in 2026
- CARANDDRIVER – Future Cars Worth Waiting For: 2026–2030
- MORORTREND – 2026 Rivian R2 First Drive! Does It Stay “Adventurous Forever” at Half the Price?
- CARANDDRIVER – 2026 Rivian R2