Top Cars to Look Out for in 2014 – 2013 has seen some interesting developments in the automotive industry, with the global market slowly but surely starting to boom again. Pace have decided to go investigate and recommend what we expect to be the best cars to drive in 2014.

mazda From only R299 000, you could be driving one of the sleek Mazda 6 Family Sedans.  With a 2.0L 4 Cylinder SVT Engine, 6 – speed manual transmission and 90,000km/ 5 year service plan, you would be hard pressed to find fault with this beauty going into the New Year
ford-escape Test drive the stylish SUV from Ford.  It can seat 5 and comes standard with a 2.5 – litre four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission.  Two optional turbo charged EcoBoost four-cylinder engines are available and both can be equipped with all-wheel drive.  If you are looking for an affordable SUV, then you should definitely test drive the new Ford Escape.
lancer The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2-0 litre inline-four that produces 291 horsepower and 300lb-ft torque.  This little beefed up sedan can go from 0 – 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds.  The hood, roof, front quarter-panels and front and rear bumper beams are all made from aluminium in order to reduce the weight of the car.  If you are looking for a value for money performance car in 2014, then you should most definitely test drive the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
gti The VW Golf GTI is trusted, year after year and model after model, by young and old for great performance and fuel efficiency, while offering all the bells and whistles of a luxury car like ABS, airbags, Cruise Control.  VW Golf is definitely a must test drive if you are looking for German engineering at its finest in its class.
lexus Lexus is gearing to really get in the faces of BMW and Mercedes when it comes to high end luxury performance cars. The new Lexus IS 250 has 204 horsepower and 185lb-ft of torque.  You can also choose whether you are looking for a back – or all-wheel drive car.If you are looking for a luxury car that can compete with its German counterparts quite effectively, then the Lexus IS is a must test drive in the New Year.

Have you driven any new car lately that impressed you? What car was it and what was the experience like?