Top 5 New Cars Coming By 2017

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One of the most common questions we see around here is, “Should I buy a car now or wait for the new model just around the corner?” Car aficionados like to keep track of goings-on in the industry to stay in the know about new makes and models arriving soon and what type of splash they will make when they hit dealers. Here are the 10 models we are most looking forward to seeing that will arrive in calendar-year 2017 or sooner. From electric cars to pickups and six-figure sports cars, each of our top 10 is guaranteed to shake up its segment.

1. Acura NSX

After what has seemed like an eternity since its 2012 introduction as a concept vehicle, the brash new Acura NSX is finally upon us with a release date by the end of 2015 as a 2016 model. Driving the rear wheels, a turbocharged V-6 and an electric motor sandwiched into the transmission provide most of the power, while each front wheel gets its own electric motor for hybrid AWD capability. Pricing for the NSX will start at around $150,000. Will it live up to its predecessor's reputation as a true super car that still makes a reliable and comfortable daily driver? All signs point to yes.

2. Apple Car

Ok, so this one is just a rumor for now, and if it does happen it may not be by 2017. A self-driving Apple car would seriously shake up the entire auto industry if it does pan out, so it deserves a mention nonetheless. The Silicon Valley tech giant has recently been poaching well-respected auto executives from all over the world who are working in secret on a huge car-related project codenamed Titan. If Apple does get into the new car business, it will not do so unless it has something completely revolutionary. History tells us it is just the type of company to pull that off.

3. BMW M2

"Bimmerphiles," as BMW brand enthusiasts are known, will probably tell you that the E30-generation M3 of the 1980s and 1990s was the purest driver's car the company ever produced. Today's M3 is much larger and around 1,000 pounds heavier, leaving room for a lighter and more toss able model just below it. Enter the 2017 M2, which will be based on the just-released new 2-Series coupe and convertible. Expected to feature a twin-turbocharged inline-six with around 400 horsepower, this new compact will closely mimic the ethos that made the E30 such as legend. Expect it in late 2016.

4. Lincoln Continental

Poor Lincoln just cannot seem to catch a break these days with flagging sales and a less-than-exciting product lineup. At the 2015 New York Auto Show, Ford's luxury brand surprised everyone with this stunning concept car that will preview the company's next full-size flagship. With hints of classic Lincoln models as well as modern Bentley designs, the concept is said to closely preview an AWD production luxury sedan that will hit dealers by calendar-year 2017 if not before. As far as Lincoln is concerned, the sooner the better.

5. Toyota Supra

Ask any Japanese sports car fan their all-time favorite model and they just might tell you it is the MkIV Supra sports car, which terrorized roads the world over during the 1990s with its twin-turbocharged inline-six engine that was commonly boosted to make over 1,000 horsepower. The next-gen "MkV" Supra has been confirmed, and Toyota is currently working with BMW to build the car's platform and a new turbo inline-six engine. The company's FT-1 Concept shown here gives a pretty good preview of the actual car's design, although the Supra will be slightly smaller and less over-the-top. This is the model Japanese affordable sports car fans have been waiting for.