Chevrolet Lumina.  By introducing the Aveo and Optra, and relaunching the Zafira, Chevrolet signaled its intent to take a large chunk of the passenger car market.  The Lumina should complete their lineup and give the default-choice Japanese midsize sedans some competition.  The Lumina is powered by a 200 bhp / 305 Nm 3.8 liter V6.

Volvo S40. With a sexy new body wrapped around an all-new platform, the new S40 should make quite a dent in the executive-sedan market.  The new Volvo S40 is shorter, but at the same time wider and taller, than its predecessor, creating more interior space. Despite its compact dimensions, the all-new Volvo S40 packs a transverse five-cylinder in-line engine, with either 2.4 or 2.5 liter displacement.  The most powerful engine, the T5, offers a maximum of 220 hp and 320 Nm of torque. The Volvo S40 T5 will later become available in combination with all wheel drive.  Volvo's legendary safety is maintained, with several crumple zones incorporated into the frontal body structure, with four different steel types to effectively absorb collision forces.  Wish list: The T5 with all-wheel drive.

Mitsubishi G-Wagon.  If the Mercedes G-wagen is out of financial reach, then Mitsubishi's alternative, the SUV G-Wagon may be attractive.  It's built on the L200 chassis, with a length just cracking the 5-meter mark, and a 235-mm ground clearance.  There will be 3 rows of seating for up to 7 passengers, automatic transmission and a front-rear aircon system.  A 2.8 liter inline-4 diesel engine with turbo and intercooler produces 123 bhp and 292 Nm. The braking grip from the 265/70 R16 tires will be maximized by standard ABS.