New Cars for 2019 | Most expensive cars coming in 2019

The rarefied world of super-expensive new cars is about to get a whole lot more expensive in 2019, with multi-million dollar performance machines from Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG, and many others with ‘more affordable’ six-figure price tags making their way to Australian shores in 2019. Chances are you won’t see these automotive exotics in showrooms, because potential customers for cars like the Aston Martin Valkyrie will be wined and dined behind closed doors, as well-dressed sales people attempt to pry seven-figure deposits from their fur-lined pockets.

Maybe a seriously quick SUV from one of Italy’s most famous performance car brands is more your style? Or a luxury saloon from a storied British purveyor of automotive finery? Whatever your desire, there’s a vehicle of lavish price and incredible excess headed to Australia that will ensure you’re the envy of every Australian.

Here’s our look at the finest of automotive horse flesh coming in 2019.

Mercedes-AMG Project One

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Price: $5m (estimated)

Rivals: Aston Martin Valkyrie, McLaren Senna, Ferrari La Ferrari, Koenigsegg Agera RS, Pagani Huayra BC

Due: 2019

When a car company says it’s built a race car for the road, it’s probably stretching the truth. In the case of Mercedes-AMG, however, it pretty much is the truth. Under the outlandish carbon skin of the Project One lies the complex, cutting edge heart of the same car that took Brit Lewis Hamilton to the 2017 and 2018 F1 World Championships.

It’s got a projected 0-100km/h time of just 2.5 seconds, courtesy of a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine teamed with four electric motors, and it’s making a neat one thousand horsepower (745kW). And its limited top speed is a measly 350km/h. Pricing is expected to be in the A$4 million bracket – though it’s rumoured that all 275 are already sold out. We’d bet that ardent Merc collector Lindsay Fox might be near the front of the queue.

Aston Martin Valkyrie

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Price: $4 million

Rivals: McLaren Senna, Ferrari 812 Superfast, Mercedes-AMG Project One

Due: December 2019

This is one outrageous rig, featuring arguably the most powerful naturally aspirated road-going engine ever built. The Valkyrie is being built in conjunction with Red Bull Technologies – legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey penned its sensuous form – while its monster 6.5-litre V12 motor is being built in conjunction with legendary British engine builders Cosworth. Early mail suggests it’ll boot out north of 820kW. Gulp.

With its gullwing doors, carbon fibre everything, and a hybrid power system to go along with that engine, the $4 million price tag should be no surprise. And if you’re thinking of snapping a couple up, too late – all 150 road and 25 track version slated for production have been claimed.

Ferrari 488 Pista

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Price: $645,000+

Rivals: McLaren 720S, Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Due: December 2019

Should be called the Pista de resistance… for this is the defining light of Ferrari’s V8 prowess. Packing 530kW and 770Nm in a lighter, more aerodynamic form, the Ferrari 488 Pista is a trackday toy like few others – though we’d love to see how it fares against Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS. Pricing falls under the ‘if you have to ask…’ category, but since you asked, it’ll cost near enough to $650,000, and that’s before the average $65,000 that Ferrari owners add to their new cars.

Audi R8

Price: $395,000 (estimated)

Rivals: McLaren 570S, Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R

Due: October 2019

Even though the Audi to beat them all has already gone through a mid-life tweak, Audi says its mid-engined V10 high-performance coupe will score another light update later in 2019. It’s unlikely to score any substantial updates, given how late in its lifecycle it is, but expect perhaps a little tickle-up on the already potent 456kW headline figure, as well as a further tidying of its dynamics. Perhaps a more track-inspired version of its RWS rear-driver, too? Never say never…

Lamborghini Urus

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Price: $390,00

Rivals: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Due: January 2019

What do you get when you blend the best elements from some of the world’s most premium brands and whack it underneath a body that a Hot Wheels designer couldn’t have dreamed up? The Lamborghini Urus. The five-door, five-seat Urus uses a Porsche-sourced twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine that produces 478kW and 850Nm, powering an all-wheel-drive system with the ability to send up to 87 per cent of drive to the rear end.

It’s backed by a traditional eight-speed automatic transmission, which forms part of a multiple drive mode system that includes Strada, Sport and Corsa road modes as well as Terra (land), Neve (snow) and Sabbia (sand) settings. There’s also an Ego mode that allows for a mix of personalised settings.

The Urus uses components and tech found in cars like the Bentley Bentayga, Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7. It’ll do 0-100km/h in about 3.6 seconds, and its 10-piston brakes are the biggest ever fitted to any production car ever. Wow.

Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe

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Price: $300,000 (est)

Rivals: Aston Martin Rapide, BMW M6 Gran Coupe, Porsche Panamera

Due: Mid 2019

It’s an AMG GT but not as we know it. The oddly named GT 4-Door Coupe is the first hot sedan built entirely by AMG, and it shares underpinnings with the E-Class. Due in Australia mid-way through 2019, it’s expected to arrive in two guises; a 320kW GT53 six-cylinder and a 470kW GT63 twin-turbo V8.

Lexus LC-F

Price: $280,000

Rivals: Audi RS7, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R

Due: November 2019

Could this finally be the sports car that defines the Lexus brand? The LFA was awesome but expensive and a bit oddball, but the RC F potentially powered by a brand new twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 – could be right on the money. Packing an expected 350kW or more, along with flared wheelarches, bigger tyres and a whole lot of attitude, it’ll surface late in 2019.

Aston Martin DBX

Price: $240,000+

Rivals: Maserati Levante, Porsche Cayenne

Due: October 2019

There are few details available yet on Aston Martin’s entry into the world of high-performance crossovers, but early imagery suggests that the British brand isn’t being shy about giving the high-riding DBX some off-road chops.

Based on the same platform that underpins the new DB11, the DBX will be a petrol-only proposition, with powerplants likely to be sourced from Mercedes-Benz. These could include Merc’s excellent 3.0-litre straight six at the entry level, while a flame-spitting twin turbo V8 could potentially power a range-topper.