These are the 13 finalists for the 2021 Swiss car

The most important Audi model is coming in its fourth edition. The large grille and wide shoulder line make it even bigger. It includes digital equipment, networking and seat covers made from recycled PET bottles. Gasoline and diesel engines of 150 hp each provide propulsion in the 310 hp S3. Other versions, such as the moderate hybrid, will follow. Price: From 36,400 francs.

Formenter from the Spanish seat sports subsidiary Kupra is still the young brand’s first independent model – hence not just another “mere” but powerful seat derivative. It starts with a 310hp petrol engine and 4×4, and soon comes with a plug-in hybrid version with 245hp system output and 50km electric range. Price: From 50,000 francs.

The Korean compact SUV Nero is becoming more and more diverse. After two petrol hybrids, there is now an electric version with two power levels. It has a small 39.2 kW battery and 100 kW (136 hp) output and has a range of 289 km. The more powerful version with 150 kW (204 PS) handles even 455 kmph. Price: From 43,900 francs.

The terrain icon is back. This year the stylish, angular new version was launched. It remains a true off-road with 4×4 and off-road reduction. It has diesel and gasoline engines ranging from 200 to 400 hp. There is also a choice of short, three-door body (price: from 57,000 francs) or long five doors (price: from 64,000 francs).

A hybrid intermediate stage in Japanese electrification has been abandoned and a clean electric car has been launched. The MX-30 is a beautiful SUV with doors that open in opposite directions. The interior has eco-friendly surfaces made of cork and recycled PET. Its electric motor produces 107 kW (145 hp) and the battery has a range of 200 to 260 km. Price: From 36,990 francs.

Compact on the outside, spacious on the inside: this is Mercedes’ new GLB. The Family SUV is slightly smaller than the GLC and offers seven seats as an option. On standard modern SUVs, it is only available in 4×4 on request, but is the automatic standard. The drive is provided by petrol and diesel engines ranging from 116 to 306 hp. A hybrid version of the plug-in will follow later. Price: From 45,500 francs.

The flash of the Opel logo fits here. The sixth version of the Corsa is also available with electric drive. Can’t see the difference, but you can hear it. The electric motor with 100 kW (136 PS) operates silently. The underbody has a 50 kW battery, which gives it a range of 337 kmph. Smaller cars still have the rare matrix LED light. Price: From 35,540 francs.

The second model of the new electric brand from Volvo is a crossover sedan and a pure stromer. The two electric motors deliver 300 kW (408 PS) and 660 Nm of power to the four wheels. It can reach 100 km / h and 205 km / h in 4.2 seconds. The 78 kW battery enables a range of 470 km. Polestar uses Android from Google as a multimedia system. Price: From 57,900 francs.

Now the French are also electrifying their bestseller, Captur. The popular city SUV is now also available as a plug-in hybrid version of e-tech. It always starts electrically and can travel up to 65 km fully electric with a 9.8 kW battery. The hybrid drive develops 160 hp and 205 Nm. Capture e-Tech with 1.7 liters in hybrid mode. Price: From 38,100 francs.

The check station wagon turns seamlessly into success and becomes the best-selling car in Switzerland. To keep it that way, the fourth version will be more elegant and digital inside. There is also a wide range of drive systems: petrol, diesel, mildew, plug-in hybrids, and natural gas from 110 to 245 hp in the Sportist RS. Only pure electro is not visible (still). Price: From CHF 28,160.

Not only does the new Toyota Yaris look fun, it drives it too. It is also available with a petrol engine of 72 to 125 hp. The most popular among us is the hybrid variant that produces 116 hp with a 1.5 liter gasoline engine and electric motor. It accelerates to 100 km / h in 177 seconds and 175 km / h. Prices: From 17,900 (petrol) or 23,900 francs (hybrid).

He wants to remain the yardstick of everything in the compact class. In a slightly sharper form, the eighth generation golf offers a completely new, digital cockpit. The range of models remains the same, including the station wagon and the 4×4 all-track. This also applies to different drives. There are gasoline, diesel, moderate, and plug-in hybrids. Price: From 22,900 francs.

He will become the new Foxstromer and discover VW’s new Electric Family ID. The low design is characterized by a simple but modern interior look. It is available in two batteries with a capacity of 58 or 77 kW in the 425 or 539 km range. For the time being, there is only one electric motor with a output of 150 kW (204 PS). Price: From 39,450 francs.