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Take a look at our list of what is expected to launch in Australia during 2022 – plus those we might not see locally just yet

2 Oct 2022

UPDATE: All 2022 and 2023 new cars for Australia

As we enter the final months of 2022, it's worth noting that this article covers not only all that has and will launch this year, but also all the models we expect to arrive next year and beyond. So, read on!

Following the turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, many experts expected 2021 to bring a sense of recovery to the car world.

Instead, the year was marred by a widespread semiconductor chip shortage wreaking havoc on the automotive industry, as well as extended COVID-19 lockdowns in New South Wales and Victoria.

Despite these issues, 2021 saw the launch of a number of significant models in Australia, from the controversial new BMW M3 sedan and M4 coupe earlier in the year to the redesigned Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series towards the end of the year, closing the lengthy 14-year run of the previous LandCruiser 200.

With many vehicle launches currently delayed due to the semiconductor issue, 2022 is shaping up to be a big year for the local automotive industry – spearheaded by the largest number of electrified vehicle arrivals to date.

Keeping this in mind, if you are struggling to keep on top of all the vehicles touching down in Australia, and when, our 2022 New Car Calendar has got you covered. We aim to keep this list updated on a regular basis.

NOTE: With dates frequently changing – especially during the current semiconductor chip shortage – this article will be updated as additional information comes to hand in the coming weeks and months. A quarter refers to a three-month period of the year (i.e. January to March).

UPDATED: October 2, 2022

Lotus Emira

2022

• New Cars First Quarter
• New Cars Second Quarter
• New Cars Third Quarter
• New Cars Fourth Quarter

2023

• New Cars First Half
• New Cars Second Half
• Sometime in 2023

BEYOND 2023

OFF-LIMITS FOR AUSTRALIA

New Cars First Quarter 2022

Australia's new car market will kick off 2022 with the launch of key models like the new-generation Audi A3 and Audi S3, the all-electric BMW i4 and, at last, the hotly anticipated Chevrolet Corvette.

Mazda BT-50 SP

Launched:

• Audi A3 (price and specs) (launch review) – on sale now
• Audi E-Tron S (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
• Audi S3 (pricing and features) (launch review) – on sale now
• BMW 1 Series Sport (pricing) – March
• BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Sport (pricing) – March
• BMW 3 Series Sport (pricing) – March
• BMW i4 (pricing announced) – March
• BMW M135i update (announced) – on sale now
• Chevrolet Corvette (unveiled) (launch review) – January
• Genesis G80 update (pricing and features) – on sale now
• Genesis Electrified GV70 (prototype drive) (pricing)
• Genesis GV80 update (VIP six-seater joins range) – January
• Haval H6 Vanta limited-edition (details) – January
• Haval Jolion Vanta limited-edition (announced) – February
• Hyundai Santa Fe update (pricing and features) – February
• Isuzu D-Max SX 1.9L Single Cab Chassis 4x2 (pricing and details) (launch review) – January
• Jaguar F-Pace update (pricing) – on sale now
• Jaguar I-Pace update (pricing and specifications) – on sale now
• Jeep Compass update (entry Night Eagle arrives) – March
• Kia EV6 (pricing and features) (launch review) – February
• Kia Sorento Hybrid (pricing) – on sale now (in limited numbers)
• Lexus NX (price and features) (launch review) – January
• Mazda BT-50 update (entry-level 1.9-litre engine and SP range-topper added) (launch review) – January
• Mazda CX-5 update (price and features) (launch review) – March
• Mazda CX-8 update (diesel FWD variants axed) – on sale now
• Mazda MX-5 update (1.5-litre engine dropped; new suspension tech) (launch review) – on sale now
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class (pricing and features) (launch review) – February
• MG HS Plus EV Excite (announced) – March
• Mitsubishi Pajero Sport update (pricing and features) – January
• Nissan Patrol update (details) – on sale now
• Peugeot 508 GT Plug-In Hybrid (pricing and features) (launch review) – March
• Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid (pricing and features) (launch review) – March
• Peugeot Boxer update – on sale now
• Peugeot Expert update (pricing announced) – on sale now
• Peugeot Partner update (pricing and features) – on sale now
• Polestar 2 (pricing and specification details) (launch review) – on sale now
• Porsche 911 GTS (pricing and features) – March
• Porsche Taycan rear-wheel drive, 4 Cross Turismo (pricing and features) (launch review) – on sale now
• Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate Edition (details) – on sale now
• Renault Arkana RS Line (pricing and features) – on sale now
• Renault Captur update (pricing and features) – on sale now
• Skoda Kodiaq update (pricing and specs) (launch review) – on sale now
• Subaru BRZ (pricing and features) (launch review) – on sale now
• Subaru Outback update (more kit added; new Premium special edition) – on sale now
• Subaru Outback XT turbo – on sale now (pricing)
• Toyota RAV4 update (pricing and features) – February
• Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake (full supply)
• Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge – March.

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New Cars Second Quarter 2022

April to June 2022 will see a number of important new vehicles launch in Australia, including the next-generation Audi RS 3 hot hatch, an update to the Ford Mustang, the two-pronged Subaru WRX range, and our first look at a big expansion for the Volkswagen R line-up.

Subaru WRX

• Audi Q5 35 TDI Limited Edition, 40 TDI/45 TFSI Sport Limited Edition (details) (35 TDI launch review) – on sale now
• Audi SQ7 update (diesel power dropped) – on sale now
• Audi SQ8 update (new twin-turbo V8 petrol) – on sale now
• Bentley Bentayga S (revealed) – on sale now
• Bentley Continental GT Speed (unveiled) – on sale now
• BMW 230i Coupe (pricing and features) – June
• BMW X1 Sport Collection (pricing) – May
• BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay (details) – on sale now
• BMW X3 M40i, X4 M40i Frozen Edition (details) – on sale now
• Cupra Ateca, Formentor, Leon launch edition range (details) – May
• Ford Escape PHEV (pricing and features) (launch review) – on sale now
• Ford Fiesta ST facelift (pricing and details) (strictly limited; now axed) – on sale now
• Ford Mustang update (burnout mode and GT California Special added) – on sale now
• Land Rover Defender update (pricing and specs) – on sale now
• Land Rover Discovery update – on sale now
• Lexus LX (pricing and features) (launch review) – on sale now
• Haval H6 Hybrid (pricing and features) (launch review) – on sale now
• Honda HR-V (pricing and features) (launch review) – on sale now
• Jeep Grand Cherokee L (pricing and features) (launch review) – on sale now
• Kia Seltos GT-Line FWD Limited Edition (initial details) – on sale now
• Kia Sportage SX+ (pricing) – on sale now
• Mercedes-Benz Vito, Vito Tourer update (details) – on sale now
• Mitsubishi Triton update (announced) – on sale now
• Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition (announced) – on sale now
• Porsche Taycan GTS (pricing announced) (launch review) – on sale now
• Range Rover Evoque plug-in hybrid (pricing) – on sale now
• Ssangyong Musso update (pricing and features) – May
• Subaru WRX (pricing) (launch review) – May
• Subaru WRX Sportswagon (pricing) (launch review) – May
• Volkswagen Amarok Alpine, Alpine Plus packs (announced) – available now
• Volkswagen Amarok W580X (announced) – April
• Volkswagen Caddy California (pricing) – on sale now
• Volkswagen Golf R hatch (details) (launch review) – April
• Volkswagen Golf R wagon (pricing) (launch review) – June
• Volkswagen Polo and Polo GTI facelift (pricing and features) (launch review) – May
• Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace facelift (pricing and specs) (launch review) – on sale now
• Volkswagen Tiguan R (pricing and features) (launch review) – April.

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New Cars Third Quarter 2022

The arrival of the performance-orientated Cupra brand will kickstart the third quarter of 2022. An update to the popular Kia Seltos small SUV is also expected to arrive between July and September, joined by the Lotus Emira and the facelifted Volvo XC40, among others.

Ford Ranger Raptor

• Aston Martin DBX707 (revealed) (Australian drive) – on sale now
• Audi RS 3 (revealed) (pricing and features) – on sale now
• BMW 8 Series update (pricing and specifications) – on sale now
• BMW iX M60 (pricing and features) – on sale now
• BMW M8 Competition update (pricing) – on sale now
• BMW X2 sDrive18i Sport (pricing) – on sale now
• BYD Atto 3 Extended Range (pricing announced) – on sale now
• Cupra Ateca (pricing and features) – on sale now
• Cupra Formentor (pricing and features) – on sale now
• Cupra Leon (pricing and features) – on sale now; entry V delayed
• Fiat Ducato update – on sale now
• Ford Everest (pricing and features) (launch review) – September
• Ford Ranger (pricing and features) (all reviews) – July
• Ford Ranger Raptor (revealed) (first drive) – September
• Ford Transit update (local details) – September
• Genesis Electrified G80 (price and features) – September
• Genesis GV60 (price and features) – September
• Haval H6 GT (pricing and features) – July
• Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid (pricing) (review) – September
• Hyundai Ioniq 5 update (details) – on sale now, in limited numbers
• Hyundai Palisade facelift (pricing and features) – August
• Kia Niro (pricing) (launch review) – July
• Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 (revealed) (launch review) – July
• Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 (pricing) – on sale now
• Mercedes-Benz EQB (pricing and features) – on sale now
• Mercedes-Benz eVito, eVito Tourer (pricing and features)
• MG ZS EV facelift (pricing and features) (launch review)
• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (pricing and features) – August
• Nissan Leaf update (revealed) – August
• Nissan Navara SL Warrior (pricing revealed) – August
• Nissan Z (pricing and specs) (launch review) – August
• Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT (revealed) – on sale now
• Ram 1500 TRX (pricing and features) – on sale now
• Renault Trafic facelift – on sale now
• Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo (pricing and features) (launch review) – August
• Skoda Karoq facelift (pricing and features) (launch review) – on sale now
• Ssangyong Rexton Black Edition (details) – August
• Suzuki S-Cross (pricing and features) (launch review) – September
• Tesla Model Y (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
• Toyota GR86 (pricing and features) (track review) – September
• Volkswagen T-Roc R, facelift (pricing and features) (R specs) (launch review) – September
• Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure Edition (details) – on sale now
• Volvo S60, V60 Cross Country update (revealed) – August
• Volvo XC40 facelift (pricing and features) –August.

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New Cars Fourth Quarter 2022

The first electric vehicle from Volkswagen Group Australia, the Cupra Born, will join two new four-wheel-drive vehicles – the Ineos Grenadier and next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee – during the fourth quarter of 2022.

BMW i7

Still to come:

• Audi A8, S8 facelift (revealed) (S8 pricing)
• Audi E-Tron GT (pricing and features)
• Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid (revealed)
• BMW 3 Series facelift (pricing and features) (global first drive) – October
• BMW 7 Series and i7 (pricing and features)
• BMW M4 CSL (revealed)
• BMW X1 (pricing and features)
• BMW X7 facelift (pricing and features)
• BYD Atto 3 Standard Range (pricing) (delayed) – November/December
• Citroen C5 X (details) – October
• Chevrolet Corvette update (details)
• Honda Civic Hybrid
• Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition (180 units bound for Australia) – October
• Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid (details)
• Ineos Grenadier (pricing confirmed)
• Kia EV6 GT (revealed) (first local details) – December
• Kia Niro Plus (revealed) – October
• Kia Seltos update (revealed) – November
• Land Rover Defender update (details) – October
• LDV eDeliver 9 (confirmed) – November
• LDV eT60 (confirmed, Australia's first electric ute) – November
• LDV Mifa 9 (confirmed) – November
• Mercedes-AMG A 45, CLA 45 Edition 55 (revealed) – December
• Mercedes-AMG SL 43 (unveiled)
• Mercedes-Benz EQE (revealed) – December
• Mercedes-Benz EQV (first details) – December
• Nissan Pathfinder (pricing and features)
• Nissan Qashqai (pricing and features)
• Nissan X-Trail (pricing and features)
• Peugeot 308 (revealed) (initial details)
• Porsche 911 Sport Classic (revealed) – November/December
• Porsche Cayman GT4 RS (pricing confirmed) – November/December
• Range Rover (revealed) (pricing and features)
• Range Rover Sport (revealed) (pricing and features)
• Range Rover Velar update, plug-in hybrid (details)
• Subaru Forester update (details)
• Subaru Outback update, XT 2.4 turbo (pricing) – November/December
• Toyota Camry, C-HR minor updates (initial details)
• Toyota Corolla facelift (announced) – November
• Toyota Corolla Cross (pricing and features) – October
• Toyota GR Supra manual, update (pricing revealed) (international review)
• Toyota HiAce barn-door update (announced) – October
• Toyota HiLux update (pricing) – October
• Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series update (AEB, GVM changes confirmed) – November
• Toyota RAV4 tech update (details)
• Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport, update (details) – December
• Volkswagen Touareg R (details) – November
• Volvo C40 (pricing and features) – October.

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2023 arrivals

New Cars First Half

• Alfa Romeo Tonale (revealed) – first quarter
• BMW iX1 (revealed) – first quarter
• BMW M3 Touring (revealed) (Australian pricing) – first quarter
• BMW XM (pricing revealed)
• Chery brand (first details) – roll-out to commence from early 2023
• Citroen C5 Aircross facelift (revealed) – exact timing unclear
• Cupra Born (first details) (local testing begins)
• Cupra Leon V (pricing)
• Ford E-Transit (confirmed) – first quarter
• Honda Civic Type R (revealed) (power figures detailed)
• Hyundai Ioniq 6 (revealed)
• Hyundai Venue facelift (revealed)
• Kia Carnival update (initial details)
• Lexus RX (showcased) (Australian powertrains detailed)
• Mahindra XUV700 (launch plans detailed)
• Mazda CX-60 (revealed)
• Mercedes-AMG C 43 (unveiled) (first drive)
• Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 (revealed)
• Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E Performance (unveiled)
• Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (revealed)
• Mercedes-Benz GLC (revealed)
• MG 4 (revealed) (Australian launch confirmed)
• MG 5 (confirmed) – small sedan set to arrive in early 2023
• Peugeot 308 GT Sport PHEV (initial details)
• Renault Kangoo – all-new replacement due in the coming months
• Toyota GR Corolla (revealed!) (hot hatch spec battle) (two-seater unveiled)
• Volkswagen Amarok (first local details)
• Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years special edition (revealed).

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Toyota HiLux GR Sport rendering

New Cars Second Half

• BMW 5 Seriesand i5 – next-generation model likely to arrive before the end of 2023, with electric i5 variant
• BMW XM Label Red (confirmed) – high-performance variant to arrive in late 2023
• BYD Dolphin / Atto 2 (revealed) – could become the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia, although local details are yet to be confirmed
• BYD Seal / Atto 4 (initial details) – pre-orders expected to commence later this year, with the Tesla Model 3 in its sights
• Ferrari Purosangue (revealed) – fourth quarter
• Ford Mustang (revealed) (Dark Horse announced)
• Ford Transit Custom diesel (unveiled)
• Hyundai Kona – second-generation small SUV tipped to arrive in 2023
• Kia Sportage Hybrid (revealed) (looking likely) – no official confirmation yet, but Kia Australia is very keen
• Mini Cooper Hatch (leaked and teased) – three-door Mini likely to arrive in Australia during 2023, with a five-door and convertible to follow
• Nissan Patrol Warrior (confirmed!) – production-ready version to debut in 2023
• Polestar 3 (teased) – full debut in October 2022
• Skoda Enyaq (officially coming to Australia) (Coupe revealed)
• Toyota HiLux GR Sport (rendered)
• Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 (confirmed).

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Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance

Sometime in 2023

• Audi E-Tron facelift (teased) – updated electric SUV expected to debut in late 2022, possibly with a new name
• Alfa Romeo Giulia update – refreshed sedan expected next year
• Alfa Romeo Stelvio update – 2023 launch likely for facelifted luxury SUV
• Bentley Bentayga Hybrid (international first drive)
• BMW M2 (what we know so far) (prototype drive) – 300kW turbo-six beast expected in 2023
• BMW X5 facelift – updated luxury SUV expected sometime next year
• Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (revealed) – 499kW naturally-aspirated beast confirmed for Australia
• Chevrolet Silverado facelift (unveiled) – mid-2023
• Ford Escape facelift (rendered) – updated medium SUV expected locally in early 2023, although it could slip into 2022
• Ford F-150 (confirmed!) (vs. 2023 Ranger) – iconic truck returning to Australia in mid-2023
• GWM Ora Cat (showcased)
• GWM Tank 300 (under evaluation)
• Honda CR-V (unveiled) – next-generation medium SUV likely to arrive in Australia from mid-2023 onwards
• Honda ZR-V (details) – likely to fill the gap between our HR-V and the next-gen CR-V in 2023
• Lexus RZ 450e (unveiled) – first dedicated Lexus EV unconfirmed for Australia, but expected in late 2023 or early 2024
• Lotus Emira (pricing announced)
• Mazda MX-30 Range Extender – Wankel petrol engine to extend driving range of electric MX-30
• Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance (revealed) – mid-2023
• Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift – updated small car expected in 2023
• Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (teased)
• Mitsubishi Triton (spied) – all-new Mitsubishi ute is also tipped to form the basis for the next-generation Nissan Navara
• Renault Megane E-Tech Electric (revealed) – Renault’s all-new electric small SUV – related by name only to the Megane hatch – is expected in 2023
• Subaru Crosstrek (revealed) – timing unclear for the next-generation XV, now badged Crosstrek
• Subaru Solterra (confirmed) (first look) – electric sibling to the Toyota bZ4x coming to Australia in mid-2023
• Toyota bZ4X (unveiled) – local launch timing yet to be announced.

New cars arriving beyond 2023

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

• Audi A4 (spied)– next-generation 'B9' range will bow out internal-combustion power for the A4 when it launches around 2023, ahead of an electric-only A4 closer to 2030
• Audi A6 E-Tron (Sportback and Avant concepts) – electric PPE-based A6 expected to sit alongside an updated version of the current internal-combustion model
• Audi Q4 E-Tron (revealed) – no official Australian confirmation yet
• Audi Q6 E-Tron – electric Audi SUV set to launch in 2023, based on the same PPE platform as the next-generation electric Porsche Macan
• BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid (details) – electrified PHEV range to go on sale globally during 2023
• BMW i7 M70 (initial specs) – further information on electric performance flagship expected in the coming months
• Chevrolet Silverado EV (revealed) – yet to be confirmed by GMSV; not expected until at least 2024
• Dacia range (step closer to Australia) – trademark filings suggest Ateco – the new local distributor for Renault, owner of Dacia – is preparing to launch the budget brand, however the importer has fallen short of any official word at this stage
• Fiat 500e– fully-electric 500 'successor' not expected locally for a while
• Ford E-Transit Custom (revealed) – electric van confirmed for 2024 launch in Australia
• Ford Mustang Mach-E (international review) (details) – officially no plans yet, but it is looking very likely
• Ford Ranger Hybrid (details)- 2023 debut expected
• GWM Tank 500 (unveiled) – Chinese Toyota LandCruiser Prado rival under consideration for Australia
• Haval Dargo (née Big Dog) – yet to be confirmed, but possible for Australia
• Hyundai Casper (revealed, not for Australia) – India and Korea-focused Kia Picanto rival not coming in petrol guise, although an electric version rumoured for 2023 could make the trip to Australia
• Hyundai Ioniq 7 – large electric SUV, previewed by the Seven concept, expected to debut in 2023
• Jeep Wagoneer S
• Jeep Recon
• Jeep Avenger
• Lotus Eletre (revealed) – British marque's electric crossover coming to Australia in 2024
• Maserati GranTurismo– next-generation sports car expected in the coming years, with internal-combustion and all-electric 'Folgore' power
• Maserati Grecale (pricing revealed) – Italian luxury SUV expected to touch down in the first quarter of 2023; all-electric Folgore to arrive later
• Maserati MC20 Cielo (pricing revealed) – convertible set to arrive in Australia in mid-2023
• Mazda CX-20 – CX-3 replacement expected to shift to the brand’s latest SUV nomenclature
• Mazda CX-70 – American focus for wider five-seat 'Large Platform' RWD/AWD SUV, under consideration for Australia
• Mazda CX-80 – will sit alongside the CX-8 but on the Large Platform, possible for Australia
• Mazda CX-90 – CX-9 successor also under consideration for Australia
• Mercedes-Benz CLE – all-new coupe and convertible expected to merge current two-door C-Class and E-Class ranges into one
• Mercedes-Benz EQG (concept unveiled) – electric G-Class still only a vision for the foreseeable future, despite covers coming off the recent EQG concept

Nissan Ariya

• Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (imagined) – next-generation coupe SUV expected to debut in the coming months
• Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV (concept revealed) – tongue-twisting to occur when the production version of the Maybach EQS SUV is revealed, presumably in 2023
• Mitsubishi ASX (Renault-based model revealed for Europe) – new-generation model likely to be a Nissan Qashqai twin in Australia, with hybrid and/or plug-in hybrid power possible
• Nissan Ariya (revealed) – electric SUV will arrive in Oz once demand in other markets has been met
• Polestar 5 (teased) – commences production in 2023
• Polestar 6 (details) – O2 concept confirmed for production and an Australian launch. Build slots sold already
• Porsche Macan (delayed) (spied inside and out) – electric successor to the popular Macan will sit alongside the current internal-combustion model – for a few years, at least
• Renault Austral (revealed) – Kadjar replacement could launch in Australia
• Ssangyong Korando E-Motion (revealed) – under evaluation for Australia
• Ssangyong Torres (unveiled) – rugged medium SUV confirmed for Australia, with launch timing yet to be announced
• Subaru WRX STI (axed, could return as an EV)
• Tesla Cybertruck (delayed) – production of the brutish electric truck has been delayed to 2022 for the United States, with Australia set to miss out, potentially receiving a smaller version to meet local design standards instead
• Tesla Model S, Model X (announced)
• Tesla Roadster (revealed back in 2017) – US launch delayed again… this time until 2023, with Australia typically a year or two behind for a Tesla launch
• Toyota GR sedan (GR Camry imagined) – executive says 'stay tuned' concerning a performance four-door
• Toyota LandCruiser Prado – next-generation version of the familiar 4X4 is tipped to arrive in the coming years
• Toyota Tundra (RHD project confirmed) (F-150 v Tundra) – early 2024
• Volkswagen ID Buzz (revealed) – fully-electric people-mover not expected to arrive in Australia for at least another two years
• Volkswagen ID.3 – demand in EV-focused markets is behind significant delays to the electric hatch – first unveiled in 2019 – according to local bosses. Not expected to touch down in 2022
• Volkswagen T7 Multivan – new MQB-based people mover currently unconfirmed for Australia
• Volvo EX90 (teased) – electric large SUV likely for 2024.

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Off-limits for Australia

Ford Bronco

• BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (revealed) – next-generation people mover not for Australia
• Chevrolet Blazer EV, and Equinox EV – highly unlikely for Australia
• Ford Bronco – after a long absence, the Bronco is back, taking fight to the Jeep Wrangler – just not in Australia
• Ford Bronco Sport – despite being a friendlier Bronco with Escape underpinnings, the Sport still isn't coming here
• Ford Maverick – this car-based ute sits on the same platform as the Escape and Focus, but it's not coming to Australia
• Ford Puma ST – hot Puma still limited to Europe – and we’re green with envy
• Genesis G90 (unveiled) – next-generation luxury flagship not coming to Australia, as is the case with the current G90
• Honda Civic sedan (revealed) – the small-car range will be strictly hatchback only for its eleventh-generation
• Hyundai Bayon – the closest we'll get to this light SUV is the related i20 N, with the funky Bayon placed as an alternative in Europe to the Venue us Aussies get instead
• Hyundai Santa Cruz – a Tucson with a ute tray might be just what the doctor ordered for Australia; but alas the Santa Cruz was developed for, and is limited to, the North American market
• Jeep Commander – Compass-based large seven-seater will be limited to South American markets only
• Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel, and petrol V8 – the range will be limited to six-cylinder petrol and PHEV power for Australia
• Kia Telluride – we may get the heavily related Hyundai Palisade, but the Telluride won't be coming here. United States production and the Carnival can be blamed for this, according to local executives
• Mazda 3, CX-30 2.5 Turbo – Mazda Australia would love to bring these turbocharged siblings here, but it is compounded by production being restricted to Mexico – where the left-hand drive North American variants are built
• Mazda CX-50 (revealed) – all-new Mazda 3-based medium SUV to be a US-market exclusive
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain (unveiled) – wagon option, including high-riding All-Terrain, axed from next-generation C-Class range
• Mercedes-Benz Citan (revealed) – second iteration of Renault Kangoo-based van not for Oz
• Mercedes-Benz T-Class and EQT – fancier versions of the Citan – with internal-combustion and electric power, respectively – not likely for Australia either
• Nissan Juke Hybrid (revealed) – electrified small SUV not for Australia
• Volkswagen ID.6 (international first drive) – large electric VW seven-seater restricted to the Chinese market
• Volkswagen Taigo (revealed) – T-Cross-based coupe SUV currently ruled out for Australia.

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