I don't know what's in the future except a 2.4 5 speed on the R/T. But I do know that the car is loaded with creature comforts right now...including leather and a beverage cooler, which I might add, really works. Oh... and a sunroof, which in my opinion, is a must in any car. The one I test drove had stability control and ABS, and side curtain airbags...which are standard...not bad equipment for a car that starts under $14,000