2012 Dodge Charger SRT8

Trying to mix family-friendliness with full-on fun is always a challenge, but Dodge seems to have a knack for it. The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 ($TBA) is a perfect example, with its roomy interior, four full-sized doors, 900-watt, 19-speaker Harman Kardon speaker system and full complement of safety features that belie the car's racing tendencies, which include a 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 pumping out an estimated 465 horsepower, paddle shifters, 20-inch aluminum wheels, Brembo brakes, aggressive body work, "racetrack" LED tail lamps, and dual exhaust tips. It's good to be the dad.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition

Good morning Canada! If you're a Canuck with a large pocketbook and a taste for blindingly-fast sedans, meet your new ride. The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition ($81,500 CAD) features C63 Performance Package standards like a hand-built, 6.2 L V8 engine pumping out 481 hp and a 0-62 time of just 4.4 seconds, a rear view camera, no speed limiter, and a limited slip-differential, but adds limited edition touches like carbon fiber mirror housings, black, 19-inch AMG alloy wheels, red brake calipers, black AMG Nappa leather sport seats with red contrast stitching, carbon fiber interior trim, a rear lip spoiler, Affalterbach logos on the gearshift and headrests, and an exclusive Magno Allanite Grey paintjob. And limited it is: just thirty will be available, so get in line now.

2012 Audi A6

Not to be outdone by the 2011 A8, the new 2012 Audi A6 ($TBA) takes cues from its larger sibling while piling on the extras. Powered by either a gasoline or diesel engine with a hybrid in the works, the new A6 offers up to 300 hp and a top speed of 155, a choice of a six-speed manual, CVT, or seven-speed S-tronic automatic, and options for heated, ventilated, and massage seats, all-LED headlights, an ambient lighting system, 19-inch wheels, heads-up display, parking heater, MMI touch-based infotainment system, Bluetooth, a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, and a ton of other gear that will make that base price seem like an Olympic high jumper.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG

Who said sedans are boring? The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG ($TBA) is quite possibly the least-tame four-door we've seen this year. Powered by an all-new 5.5-liter biturbo V8 producing up to 550 hp, the CLS63 also boasts a AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed Sports Transmission that helps it go from 0-60 in as little as 4.3 seconds and up to a top speed of 186 mph, as well as 19-inch, five-spoke wheels, 14.2-inch internally ventilated and cross- drilled brakes on all four wheels, optional active LED high-performance headlights, more than a dozen driver assistance systems, and plenty of the other high-tech gear that you'd expect from a top-of-the-line Benz.

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Hyundai Equus

Hyundai's been aping Mercedes' designs for years, so it's about time they stepped up to the plate with their own luxury effort. The Hyundai Equus ($58,000-$64,500) boasts a smorgasbord of high-end amenities, including a 4.6L V8 engine paired with a six-speed Shiftronic automatic, 19-inch chrome alloy wheels, a lane departure warning system, smart cruise control, HID headlights with LED turn signals, a 608-watt, 17-speaker surround sound system, Bluetooth hands-free, a USB/iPod hookup, a driver seat massage system, and heated/cooled front seats. Step up to the top-of-the-line Equus Ultimate, and you'll also get reclining rear seats, a rear center console refrigerator, an eight-inch rear seat monitor, and cooled rear seats, amongst other goodies. Oh yeah: every Equus also comes with a digital owner's manual, which comes pre-installed on an included iPad.

2011 Dodge Charger

Dodge's unapologetically muscular sedan is back and rowdy as ever. The 2011 Dodge Charger ($TBA) sports a more menacing front end, a "racetrack" brake lamp composed of 164 LEDs, Garmin navigation, available all-wheel-drive on the R/T model, 19-inch wheels, and, of course, you choice between a boisterous 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 — with fuel-saving four-cylinder mode — or the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6.

2011 Kia Optima

While the U.S. car companies were asleep at the wheel, the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group was busy improving the fit, finish, and overall quality of their cars. The latest Killer Korean is the 2011 Kia Optima ($TBA). Although it shares a wheelbase and many dimensions with its cousin the Hyundai Sonata, the Optima differentiates itself with more aggressive, Acura-like styling, three engine options, including a 274hp 2.0L turbocharged four cylinder and a 2.4L hybrid, the Uvo infotainment system, based on the same Microsoft OS that powers Ford's Sync system, HID headlights, LED rear combo lights, and impressive 18-inch black machined finish alloy wheels.

2011 Infiniti M

Wrapped in striking new sheet metal and powered by either a 3.7-liter V6 good for 330 horsepower (in the M37) or a direct injected 5.6-liter V8 cranking out 420 hp (in the M56), the 2011 Infiniti M ($TBA) replaces the aging previous model with aplomb. Available in both RWD and AWD (x) versions, each of which is equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission with a Drive Sport manual mode and optional paddle shifters, it will offer niceties including standard 18-inch wheels, Infiniti Drive, which lets the drive choose between one of four throttle and transmission mapping modes, active noise control for a quieter cabin, blind spot warning and intervention systems, a next-generation Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System, a Bose Studio Surround premium audio system, and a new feature called Eco Pedal that offers the driver direct feedback to encourage eco-friendly driving — something that's extra handy on a car as sporty as this.

2012 Ford Focus

Unlike previous iterations that saw Europe get a vastly different — and in most cases superior — version of the same model, the 2012 Ford Focus ($TBA; Early 2011) will be nearly identical across the world. This re-imagined descendant of Escort will boast an electric power assist system, Dynamic Cornering Control, the Sync connectivity package with an 8-inch MyFord touch-based control panel in pricier models, a new 2.0-liter DI Ti-VCT engine, and a dry-clutch six-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission. If the fuel economy on the standard models isn't good enough for you, Ford will also offer a fully battery powered electric version, with a driving range of 80-100 miles.

2011 Audi A8

As much a car as it is a gadget on wheels, with the 2011 Audi A8 ($TBA; late 2010) Audi has raised the automotive technology bar once again. The latest version of Audi's flagship sedan boasts standard features like quattro all-wheel-drive, a 4.2L FSI V8 engine good for 372hp, and an Aluminum Space Frame body. These traditional features are overshadowed by the car's technical prowess, however, thanks to additions like full LED headlights that adjust direction and throw length based on instructions from the navigation system, a touch-pad multimedia controller, tri-color ambient interior LED lighting, an available 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, dual rear 10.2-inch headrest-mounted displays, available separate rear seats, an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission, lane change assist, night vision, and more. It's as close as you can get to a real-life KITT, and will likely carry a price to match.

2010 Saab 9-5

Those of you looking for an alternative to the standard Bimmer, Benz, or Lexus sedan now have a new option: the 2010 Saab 9-5 ($TBA). An all-new design, the 9-5 offers a choice of 2.0L gas, 2.0L diesel, 2.8L V6, or 1.6L turbocharged engines, and boasts high-end features like an aircraft-inspired head-up display, adaptive Bi-Xenon headlights, Saab's DriveSense adaptive chassis with real-tim damping control, an 8-inch touchscreen navigation system with hard disk storage for both maps and music, USB and auxiliary input ports, keyless entry and startup, tri-zone climate control, parking assistance and Saab's XWD all-wheel-drive system.

2010 Jaguar XJ

Yes, please. The 2010 Jaguar XJ finally stakes its claim as the world's sexiest luxury sedan. With a stunningly brilliant design, the new XJ sports a lightweight aluminium body structure, a panoramic glass roof, and your choice of three engines — a 5.0 liter V8 good for 385 hp ($72,500), a supercharged 5.0 liter V8 good for 470 hp ($87,500), and a Super Sport supercharged 5.0 liter V8 that's good for 510 hp ($112,000). The XJ features continuously variable damping (Adaptive Dynamics), electronically controlled rear differential (Active Differential Control), a quick ratio power-steering system, xenon headlamps, and blind spot monitor and front/rear parking aids. Inside the wood-adorned, sporty yet sophisticated interior are Virtual Instrument dials, a hard drive and media hub, along with an HD touch-screen display and an optional 1200W Bowers & Wilkins premium surround sound system.