Cop tool just made a post on Makita's release event.. Pretty excited about all of the 18v offerings!
http://www.coptool.com/makita-2017-new-products-event/
x2 Track saw
x2 10" Sliding Miter Saw
18v Trim router
18v Subcompact rotary hammer
There's a few other videos in there that I didn't have time to check out.
I'd be thrilled to have these tools added to my arsenal. There was no mention of prices for these, I'm sure the track saw and miter saw will be the most expensive.
The one complaint I could see someone making is that there's no dual performance with the miter saw like the flexvolt. (battery/corded)
It would give you a bit more flexibility. For someone like me it'd be great, because my saw lives in my shop. But occasionally I'll need to take it with me. It would be nice to have the flexibility both options offers.
However they're releasing a corded version of the same saw. Which I think is a smart move for them.
The trim router uses the same base as the corded, so all accessories are compatible. Which is another smart move on Makita's part. I'm sure part of it is the convenience this gives their customers, but also they don't have to manufacture two different router base types.
I'd really like to see some new batteries come down the pipe.. Two is better than one, so they'd have a huge leg up on the competition if they were to come out with a higher capacity battery.
But all in all I've gotta say I'm looking forward to seeing how they grow and expand their 18v line.