These are some of the most spectacular vehicles that 2017 has left behind

Year after year, the automotive world outdoes itself, producing impressive creations and truly fascinating vehicles. These kinds of cars whet the appetite of motoring journalists, who are thirsty for petrol and for testing anything with four wheels. Today we will take a quick look at some of the vehicles that have emerged over the course of this year and that have plenty of potential to conquer their segment.

As true lovers of motoring, we never say “no” to a car, whatever its type, engine or segment. That is why we will briefly analyse some of the vehicles we believe will be the most iconic of this year. From compacts to SUVs, they all deserve a place on this list, because in one way or another they have stolen our hearts and make us want to get behind the wheel and see what they are capable of.

Alpine A110

One of the most important reincarnations of all time, the Alpine A110. This French sports car left the factory lines of Renault in 1978, and in 2017 it was reborn from its ashes in spectacular fashion. It keeps a very conservative look compared with the original model, perfectly combining modern elements with touches of a classic car. The Alpine has a sporty philosophy and, as it could not be otherwise, it comes with an engine that backs this up.

Under its skin it has a 1.8-litre engine producing 252 CV and 320 Nm of torque, which, together with its weight of just 1,000 kg, turns the Alpine A110 into a true go-kart. Without a doubt, it stands as one of the most desirable vehicles of this year and arrives ready to give the Alfa Romeo 4C and the Porsche Cayman a serious challenge.

Lamborghini Urus

One of the vehicles that has generated the most anticipation since the presentation of the concept car in 2012. Five years later we finally saw the final version of the Italian SUV, which also became one of the most desirable cars of the year. At the same time, it arrives with an imposing design typical of the Lamborghini, featuring sharp, bold lines that give the Urus an imposing presence.

Moreover, the Urus claims to be the fastest in its category, thanks to a powerful twin-turbo V8 engine producing 650 CV and 850 Nm of torque. These figures allow it to go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds. This model is set to compete directly with the GLE 63 AMG, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio QV and other sporty SUVs in the segment.

Aston Martin Vantage

The British sports car gets renewed twelve years after its launch in 2005. Without a doubt, the previous model was a real revolution and left a very good impression of Aston Martin. The 2018 Vantage gives up the naturally aspirated engine, but in its favour we must make special mention of the twin-turbo V8 of AMG origin that the British supercar now features. 510 CV and 650 Nm of torque are what this powerful engine delivers.

Stylistically, the new Vantage has undergone a complete 360º transformation, and it suits it remarkably well. It keeps the same elegance that is so characteristic of Aston Martin and, at the same time, includes a sporty touch in keeping with its technical specifications. Without a doubt, the new Vantage can count on many chances of achieving a resounding success throughout 2018.

These are some examples of some of the best vehicles that 2017 has left us . At the same time, we are aware that throughout 2018 we will keep seeing more models that will rise to the level of these and will be just as spectacular, or even more so.