Gearing up to buy a new car? Park yourself right here for a stellar lineup of wheels worth considering in 2018
There are plenty of travel apps to help you get around by public transport. But if you’d rather hop into your own car and zip across the island in style, we can tell you everything you need to know about buying a car in Singapore. Made up your mind? Here’s a quick guide to the swankiest cars hitting the road in 2018…
Kia Stinger
A rear-wheel drive sedan, the boldly designed Kia Stinger (picture above) is a looker. We’re loving the details like those dark chrome finished wing mirrors, trims and wheels. Despite a sloping roof, the interiors are relatively spacious and you also get a sunroof, heated seats and wireless smartphone charging to extra comfort. FYI this powerful drive can hit 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Plus, it’s got some neat driver assistance systems like blind spot alert, adaptive cruise control and a 7-air bag system.
Kia Singapore
Hyundai Ioniq Electric
If you’re eco-conscious, this fully-electric zero-emissions car is the one for you. And we hear, it gets fully charged in just 4.5 hours! With a mileage of around 200 kms on full charge, this electric car are energy and cost efficient. They’ve even used innovative materials like sugar cane and recycled plastic to produce this machine. Some notable features of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric include smart cruise control, a infotainment system, a 7-airbag system and wireless phone charger.
Hyundai Motors Singapore
BMW i8 Roadster
Get ready to roll into the future with this slick sports car. The i8 Roadster is a two-seater supercar that’s making headlines for being a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid. Apart from those cool signature scissor doors, its fully retractable soft-top roof folds in just 15 seconds. Plus, it’s built with driver assistance systems like the dynamic traction control to reduces wheel spin and a new infotainment system for a safe and smooth ride.
BMW Singapore
Skoda Kodiaq
After their exit in 2013, Skoda is back in Singapore. If you’ve been a Skoda loyalist, you best sit down for this news. The Kodiaq is their first seven-seater SUV and it’s already bagging awards. It’s roomy with extra luggage space – perfect for big family and road trips. Apart from the panoramic sunroof, this practical car is specially fitted with safety features like blind spot detection, rear traffic alert and adaptive cruise control.
Skoda Singapore
Audi A8 L
The iconic Audi A8 needs no introduction and we’re all hyped up to see the fourth-generation Audi A8 L. Oh, and it’s a charmer, complete with sleek exteriors and sporty LED headlights. The interiors are considerably more spacious with extra legroom and larger rear doors. Plus, the driver assistance systems have a new intersection assistant that’ll monitor the roads when you’re heading towards an interaction.
Audi Singapore
Jeep Compass
This year Jeep launched its newest ride, the Jeep Compass. Touted as the Smart City SUV and powered by a 1.4L turbocharged engine, it’s designed to tackle any kind of weather. This compact SUV makes a bold statement with sweeping curves, standout rear lighting and trail-ready features to tackle rugged roads (hello, road trip). Bonus points for its touchscreen monitor with navigation and driver assist systems with lane departure and forward collision warnings.
Jeep Singapore
Mercedes CLS
This third-generation Mercedes CLS is now more dynamic and powerful than ever, thanks to completely new engines, high-performance LED headlamps and elegant four-door coupe. If you’re used to S Class’ tech, you’ll feel right at home in the CLS as they’re fairly similar. You also get to choose from the latest driver assist systems like active distance control and active steering assist to help automatically adjust the speed ahead of bends and junctions.
Mercedes Benz Singapore
Lexus LS 500
This fifth-generation luxury car is a real stunner. An upgrade from the traditional sedan look, the Lexus LS 500 is a stylish four-door coupe born of takumi craftsmanship. It’s powered by the new 3.5 litre V6 twin-turbo engine for a smooth but powerful ride. We love that it’s huge on safety gears like a blind spot monitor, dynamic radar cruise control, panoramic cameras to assist with parking, and a pre-collision system for pedestrians in front of the car.
Lexus Singapore
Volkswagen Arteon
Sure, everyone loves the iconic Volkswagen Beetle. But you cannot ignore the brand new Arteon that combines the best of a sports car and luxury sedan. It is elegance, spaciousness and powerful – it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds. The car is also equipped with some brilliant safety systems including the front assist with city emergency brake, a side assist for changing lanes, and a proactive occupant protection system.
Volkswagen Singapore
Volvo XC40
That’s right, this compact automobile marks Volvo’s entry into the small SUV segment. It’s strong and tech heavy with a city safety system to prevent imminent collision, the run-off-road mitigation system and a touchscreen infotainment platform. Like all Volvos, this small but mighty machine maximises on space and utility.
Volvo Singapore