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Don't let the talk about more economic doom and gloom in 2017 dampen your interest in a new car. The year's range of upcoming models is wide and hard to resist. Samuel Ee makes his picks.

Published Fri, Jan 6, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Audi A5 Coupe

Due: Q1

In 2007, Audi wowed the mid-size coupe segment with the sensuously styled A5.

The new-generation car is more muscular but still as striking.

Based on the A4 compact sedan's platform but shorter and wider, it will be introduced with a 2.0 TFSI engine and seven-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission.

Expect the souped-up S5 version to follow soon with a new 3.0-litre bi-turbo V6, eight-speed tiptronic transmission and quattro all-wheel-drive.

Audi S4 Sedan and Avant

Due: Q1

The old 3.0-litre supercharged V6 makes way for the latest-generation S4 and its 3.0-litre bi-turbo engine with 354 hp delivered to all four wheels in typical quattro fashion.

The unit is now mated to an eight-speed tiptronic transmission, with zero to 100 kmh accomplished in 4.7 seconds, and …

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