Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Predicted Cost: $31,000
The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport takes the main complaint that has plagued the Atlas model for years — its boxy and boring look, and turns it upside down with a sexy and stylish design that compliments a very roomy interior. The car comes with two different engines, you can go for a 235 turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder or the 276-hp 3.6-liter V-6 one.
The performance of the Atlas does leave a bit to be desired when compared to other vehicles in its price range. It goes from zero to sixty in 7 to 8 seconds, depending on the package. Despite its average performance, the car provides a very smooth ride and most drivers would definitely enjoy long road trips in this vehicle. Its fuel economy is also average, at 21 miles per gallon in the city and 24 on the highway. Based on consumer reviews and sentiment, it’s clear that outside of the sleek new design, there’s not too much else that was improved in the 2020 version of the car. Should you be interested in the 2020 Atlas? We’d give it a pass.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Predicted Cost: $60,000
Chevrolet is known as one of America’s most reliable car companies and is often associated with efficiency and the all-American ethos. While most of their car models include SUVs, entry-level vehicles and even the Mustang competitor — Camaro. The Chevrolet Stingray isn’t one of the brand’s standard cars though, it is a true supercar, part of its Corvette line, with a top speed of 194 miles per hour, 490 horsepower. In-terms of its weight and fuel capacity, the Stingray has a curb weight of 3,535 pounds and holds 18.5 gallons of fuel. You can get the Stingray with its devilish performance for around $60,000.
The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray goes from zero to sixty in less than three seconds and has an expansion called Z51 that adds sports suspension, a better cooling system, large brake rotors, and a sports exhaust. If you don't mind people staring at you and asking really weird questions when you're fueling it a gas station, there's a great chance you'll love this red beast.
Hyundai Venue
Predicted Cost: $17,000
The 2020 Hyundai Venue is one of the cheaper cars on our list. At a starting price of under $20,000, this entry-priced vehicle is the newest addition to Hyundai’s line of vehicles. It’s a modest vehicle with a lot of potential and a surprising amount of tech. The Venue comes in three versions, the SE at $18,000, SEL at $20,000 and the Denim at $23,000. In-terms of performance, you're looking at a modest 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with around 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque. The Venue definitely squeezes some great mileage out of its fuel, with 30 miles per gallon in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
You'll also be happy to hear that the car supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, including a great 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. This compact car is doing a great job justifying the price and consumers who are looking for a car that’s light on the price tag and can fit your family with ease, you should definitely give the Venue a test drive.
Tesla Roadster
Predicted Cost: $200,000
Speaking of Elon Musk, the legendary car company Tesla was truly supposed to fail when it first launched. With heavy financial debts and a lack of ability to sell enough units, everyone was sure that the company was not going to survive until Christmas. However, somehow, Tesla managed to prevail and finally revealed what is supposed to be the fastest car in the entire world. Let’s get the first thing out of the way, the 2020 Tesla Roadster goes from zero to sixty in 1.9 seconds, which is literally faster than any other legal street car currently in production. In terms of range, the Roadster will take you for about 620 miles on a full charge, enough to take you almost three times from New York to Washington.
Everything about this car is exciting and special, from having virtually zero buttons, an incredible infotainment screen that beats every other car by a longshot, streaming services that were developed in-house by Tesla, an incredibly useful autopilot system that already saved the lives of many drivers, and a gazillion other features that only the mind of Elon Musk and his team of engineers could imagine and create.
Mercedes-Benz GLB
Predicted Cost: $40,700
The Mercedes brand is known for German quality and is practically synonymous with luxury and technology. The company’s flagship SUV vehicles, the GLA and GLC, left something to be desired, so Mercedes did the best alphabetical trick and went ahead with the GLB model too. The boxy styled vehicle looks like an SUV, but in reality it’s a compact crossover. The 2020 GLB has 221 horsepower and goes from zero to sixty in slightly under seven seconds. It has the spacy interiors that you’d expect from a Mercedes and boasts three rows of seats and the usual high-tech features associated with the luxury German brand.
The GLB is a great mix of the GLA and the GLC and is definitely well-suited to off-road driving due to its protective underbody. For a baseline price of $40,000, you can enjoy this crossover and feel like you’re rich at the same time. So far the 2020 GLB definitely looks promising, as Mercedes finally provides a family-friendly car that is truly affordable while maintaining the company's high standards.