TOP ANTICIPATED VEHICLES OF 2015

2015 is an exciting year for American car enthusiasts. Vehicles of all sizes and purposes will implement the latest, cutting-edge, innovative technology to make themselves more efficient, faster, stronger, and more reliable than ever before. Here are just a couple of vehicles to look forward to for this year. 

1. 2017 Ford Focus RS

The Ford Focus ST was released in the summer of 2012 to join the hot hatch segment. Consumers praised the rawness and the adrenaline rush it gave to its drivers thanks to its turbocharged 2.0 Liter Four-Cylinder Engine, which gave it 247 bhp to the front wheels, and its tendency to oversteer. 

The Focus RS is an upgraded version of the ST, with an entirely-new torque-vectoring all wheel drive system, a six-speed manual gearbox, and a twin-scroll turbocharged 2.3 Liter Four-Cylinder Engine capable of more than 315 hp (same engine as Ford Mustang). Not a whole lot is known about this vehicle, but Ford says that the Focus RS will be build in limited quantities, and will be sold in the 'States unlike its predecessor. The hype about this car is due to all of the appealing characteristics mentioned above, as well as the additional physical touches around the car.

2. 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4

Similar to the Focus, the current-gen Cayman was first released long before the GT4, back in the spring of 2013. The well-engineered components, balanced suspension tuning, stiff chassis, and placement of the engine soon made this car a wide favorite among automotive enthusiasts, and became the modern benchmark of automotive engineering. One of the complaints, however, was the lack of power of the flat-six 2.7 Liter / 3.4 Liter engine.

Fast forward to 2015, Porsche has responded to the complaints of Cayman fans and released the Cayman GT4. The Cayman GT4 is powered by a 3.8 Liter flat-six from the 911 (991) Carrera S. Furthermore, this car weighs just 3000 lbs, has a lovely 6-speed manual transmission, adjustable suspension (mostly from the 911 GT3), upgraded brakes, a limited-slip differential, and so much more. This car is the answer that Cayman fans have called for since day one, and Porsche should be recognized for doing so.

3. 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2016 MX-5 Miata is on the left, with the first-gen on the right.

The MX-5 Miata is the world's best-selling convertible sports car. It's really difficult to top that, but Mazda has once again, managed to do so. The 2016 Miata has a shorter wheelbase, is lighter (just 2200 lbs!), and sits lower to the ground compared to its predecessor. The car will come with the 2.0 Liter four-cylinder found in the Mazda CX-5, despite the smaller engine choices. With modern safety regulations and development in techonology, most cars have become larger, heavier, and more powerful. The MX-5 Miata, however, has retained its roots and still comes in a lightweight yet balanced package. Mazda really deserves credit for going against the crowd.