
New cars coming to Australia
This is your definitive list of all the new cars expected to arrive in 2023.
With the turmoil of 2022 – semiconductor chip shortages, high fuel prices, supply issues and rising costs – now for the most part behind us, attention has turned to the latest vehicles set to launch in Australia.
Last year was a big year in Australia, with brand-new metal – be it all-electric, petrol, diesel or hybrid – finally making an appearance in the local market.
The highlights included the all-new Ford Ranger, two new electric SUVs – the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 – that have stormed up the sales charts, and the Chevrolet Corvette sports car.
However, the issues above will still remain an issue in 2023, with many vehicle launches still delayed in Australia, while we're set to witness a significant increase in the number of electrified vehicles sold locally.
Keeping this in mind, if you are struggling to keep on top of all the vehicles touching down in Australia, and when, our 2023 New Car Calendar has got you covered. We aim to keep this list updated on a regular basis.
NOTE: A quarter refers to a three-month period of the year (i.e. January to March).
2023 New Car Calendar
UPDATED: October 2023
2023
What about...
New Cars First Quarter
Launched
- Audi E-Tron GT (pricing and features) – on sale now
- BMW 7 Series, i7 (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- BYD Atto 3 Standard Range (pricing) – on sale now
- Chery Omoda 5 FWD (pricing) (first drive) – on sale now
- Chevrolet Silverado facelift (launch review) – on sale now
- Cupra Leon V (pricing) – on sale now
- Honda Civic Type R (pricing) (track review) – on sale now
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 (revealed) (launch review) – on sale now
- Hyundai Tucson update (pricing and features) – on sale now
- Hyundai Venue update (pricing and features) – on sale now
- Jeep Grand Cherokee five-seat (revealed) – on sale now
- Kia EV6 GT (pricing) (track test!) (vs. Model Y Perf.) – on sale now
- Lexus RX (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Mazda 6 update, 20th Anniversary (details) (launch review) – on sale now
- Mazda CX-5 update (pricing and features) – on sale now
- Mazda CX-8 facelift (unveiled) (launch review) – on sale now
- Mercedes-AMG C 43 (unveiled) (launch review) – on sale now
- Mercedes-Benz EQE; AMG EQE 53 (priced) – on sale now
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MY23 update – on sale now
- Mitsubishi Outlander update (petrol) (PHEV) – on sale now
- Nissan Juke update (pricing and features) – on sale now
- Nissan Qashqai (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Nissan X-Trail E-Power hybrid (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Peugeot 308 GT Sport PHEV (pricing) – on sale now
- Tesla Model Y Performance (vs. EV6 GT); Long Range (pricing) – on sale now
- Toyota GR Corolla (pricing) (all reviews) – on sale now
- Toyota Kluger update (pricing and features) – on sale now
- Volkswagen Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace Monochrome Editions (details) (launch review) – on sale now.
New Cars Second Quarter
- Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio updates (pricing) – on sale now
- Alfa Romeo Tonale (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- BMW M2 (revealed) (pricing, walk-around) – on sale now
- BMW M3 Touring (revealed) (Australian pricing) – on sale now
- BMW XM (pricing, walk-around) – on sale now
- BMW Z4 update (pricing and features) – on sale now
- Citroen C5 Aircross facelift (pricing) – on sale now
- Cupra Born (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Cupra Formentor VZx Matrix Edition (details) – on sale now
- Cupra Leon V (launch review) – on sale now
- Ford E-Transit (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Ford Everest update, Sport 2.0L RWD (details) – on sale now
- Ford Ranger update, Platinum (pricing) (Platinum details) – on sale now
- Genesis GV60 update (pricing) – on sale now
- GWM Haval H6 Lux Hybrid (pricing) – on sale now
- GWM Ora (pricing) (first drive) – on sale now
- GWM Tank 300 petrol (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- GWM Ute cab-chassis; Cannon-XSR (pricing) (Cannon-XSR details) – on sale now
- Hyundai Kona petrol, N Line (pricing) (N Line review) – on sale now
- Ineos Grenadier (pricing confirmed) – on sale now
- Lexus RZ 450e (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Lexus UX 300e update (pricing) – on sale now
- Mahindra Scorpio (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Mahindra XUV700 (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Maserati Grecale (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Mazda CX-60 (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe and Cabriolet, E 63 S Final Editions (detailed) – sold out
- Mercedes-Benz GLC (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Mitsubishi Pajero Sport update (pricing and features) – on sale now
- Subaru Crosstrek (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Subaru Forester, Outback, WRX 50 Years Editions (details) – on sale now
- Volkswagen Amarok (pricing) (launch review) (vs. Ranger) – on sale now.
New Cars Third Quarter
- Audi Q5 55 TSFIe plug-in hybrid (priced) (launch review) – on sale now
- Audi RS Q3 10 Years (launch review) – limited edition
- BMW iX1 (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- BMW X3 Sport Collection limited edition (pricing) – on sale now
- BMW X5, X6 facelifts (pricing) (M Competition details) – on sale now
- Fiat 500e (pricing) – on sale now
- Ford Everest Wildtrak (pricing) – on sale now, limited-run
- Ford Ranger Wildtrak X (pricing) – on sale now, limited-run
- Genesis GV70, GV80 updates (pricing) – on sale now
- Honda ZR-V (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Hyundai Kona hybrid, 2.0L N Line (pricing) – on sale now
- Jaguar I-Pace update (pricing and features) – on sale now
- Lexus LC update (pricing) – on sale now
- Lotus Emira (pricing) – on sale now
- Mazda 2 update (pricing) – on sale now
- Mazda 3 update (local details) – on sale now
- Mazda CX-3 update (pricing) – on sale now
- Mazda CX-90 (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- Mazda MX-30 update (pricing) – on sale now
- Mercedes-AMG A 45, CLA 45 Edition 55 (revealed) – limited editions
- Mercedes-AMG SL 43 (unveiled) – on sale now
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift (pricing) – on sale now
- Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (pricing) – on sale now
- MG 4 (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now
- MG 5 (pricing and features) (review) – on sale now
- Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme (pricing; first drive) – on sale now
- Nissan X-Trail ST-L E-Power (pricing)
- Peugeot E-2008 (pricing) – on sale now
- Peugeot E-Partner (pricing) – on sale now
- Polestar 2 update (detailed) (launch review) – on sale now
- Ram 1500 new variants (Big Horn) (Laramie Sport) – on sale now
- Renault Koleos Iconic Edition (pricing) – on sale now, limited-run
- Toyota HiLux GR Sport (revealed!) (launch review) – on sale now
- Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years special edition (pricing) (track review) – on sale now, limited-run
- Volkswagen T-Roc update, base CityLife (pricing) (launch review) – on sale now.
New Cars Fourth Quarter
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 update ($65K base targets Model Y) – on sale now
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve plug-in hybrid (pricing) – on sale now
- Mitsubishi ASX update (pricing) – on sale now
- Mitsubishi Outlander update (pricing) – on sale now
- Nissan Patrol Warrior (revealed) (launch review) – on sale now
- Porsche Cayenne update (pricing and features) – on sale now
Still to come
- Abarth 500e (pricing)
- Alfa Romeo Giulia & Stelvio Quadrifoglio updates
- Aston Martin DB12 (revealed)
- Audi A6, A7 update (announced)
- Audi Q8 E-Tron (revealed) (international drive) – October
- Bentley Bentayga Hybrid (international first drive)
- BMW 5 Series and i5 (pricing)
- BMW i7 M70 (pricing)
- BMW M3 CS (revealed, priced)
- BMW X1 M35i (pricing)
- BMW X7 xDrive40i petrol (pricing)
- BMW XM Label Red (pricing)
- BYD Dolphin (pricing) (vs. EV rivals)
- BYD Seal (initial details)
- Chery Tiggo 7 Pro mid-size SUV (pricing)
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (pricing)
- Ferrari Purosangue (revealed)
- Ford F-150 (pricing!) (vs. 2023 Ranger) – October
- Ford Mustang Mach-E (pricing!) (international review) – October
- GWM Tank 300 hybrid (delayed) (vs. Jeep Wrangler) (quick drive)
- Honda CR-V (full details) – October
- Hyundai i30 Sedan facelift, hybrid (revealed) – November
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Hyundai Palisade update (details leaked)
- Hyundai Sonata facelift (revealed; still N Line only) – October
- Kia EV9 (revealed) (first drive) – October
- Kia Picanto facelift (revealed, GT axed)
- Kia Sorento facelift (revealed)
- Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (revealed) – limited quantity likely for Australia
- Lamborghini Urus S (revealed, pricing)
- Land Rover Defender update, PHEV (pricing) – November
- Land Rover Discovery Sport update, PHEV (pricing) – December
- LDV eDeliver 7 (confirmed) – late Q4 2023 or early Q1 2024
- Maserati GranTurismo (revealed)
- Mazda CX-30 update (first details) – late 2023 or early 2024
- Mazda CX-5 update (first details) – late 2023 or early 2024
- McLaren 750S (pricing)
- Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance (revealed) (international launch)
- Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E Performance (pricing)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 (pricing)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (pricing)
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (unveiled)
- Mercedes-Benz CLA facelift (detailed)
- Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift (revealed)
- Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift (unveiled)
- MG 4 XPower (international drive) (pricing) – late 2023
- Nissan Z Nismo (pricing)
- Peugeot 408 (revealed; PHEV-only) (international drive)
- Porsche 911 Dakar (revealed)
- Range Rover Sport update, SV (pricing) (SV details)
- Rolls-Royce Spectre (revealed)
- Skoda Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia & Scala updates (details)
- Subaru Impreza (pricing and features) – December
- Subaru Solterra (confirmed) (first look) – December
- Suzuki Jimny five-door (revealed!)
- Volvo EX30 (pricing)
- Volvo XC40, C40 Recharge updates (pricing) (international review).
New cars arriving beyond 2023
- Audi A5 (spied)– next-generation 'B9' range will bow out internal-combustion power for the mid-sizer, now badged A5
- 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 (confirmed for Australia) – mid-2024
- Audi Q6 E-Tron (teased) – electric Audi SUV based on the same PPE platform as the electric Porsche Macan
- Audi Q8 facelift, incl. SQ8 (revealed) – H1 2024
- BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid (details) – electrified PHEV range to go on sale globally during 2023
- Cadillac range – US report claims luxury American brand could return here
- Chery Omoda 5 EV (details) – expected in 2024
- Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid (revealed) – electrified 'Vette confirmed for Australia, expected here in 2024
- Chevrolet Silverado EV (revealed) – yet to be confirmed by GMSV; not expected until at least 2024
- Citroen C5 X plug-in hybrid (details)
- Cupra Formentor facelift (timing confirmed) – late 2024
- Cupra Leon wagon (not locked-in) – could indirectly replace soon-to-be-axed Golf R wagon twin in Australia next year in VZe and VZx guises
- Cupra Terramar (unveiled) – 2024
- Cupra Tavascan (revealed) – 2025
- Cupra UrbanRebel (concept revealed) – 2025
- Renault's Dacia-derived range (coming to Australia) – Rebadged, "shockingly affordable" budget vehicles due in 2025
- Ford F-150 facelift (revealed) – late 2024
- Ford F-150 Lightning ('a chance for Australia') – not confirmed
- Ford Transit Custom diesel and electric (unveiled)
- Ford Mustang (revealed) (Dark Horse announced) – early 2024
- Ford Puma EV (confirmed) – by the end of 2024
- Ford Ranger Plug-In Hybrid (revealed!) – early 2025
- Genesis G70 second facelift (rumoured)
- Genesis GV80 update, GV80 Coupe (revealed) – Q2 2024
- GWM Haval Dargo (née Big Dog) – yet to be confirmed, but possible for Australia
- GWM Tank 500 (unveiled) – Chinese Toyota LandCruiser Prado rival under consideration for Australia
- Honda Accord (teased) – not clear if the next-generation mid-size sedan will come to Australia
- Hyundai Casper (revealed, not for Australia) – India and Korea-focused Kia Picanto rival not coming in petrol guise, but a rumoured electric version could launch in Australia
- Hyundai i30 hatch facelift, mild-hybrid (Korea-Euro transition) – Q3 2024; orders paused for current model
- Hyundai i30 Sedan N facelift (revealed) – early 2024
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (revealed, priced!) – first electric N car; performance flagship due in early 2024
- Hyundai Ioniq 7 – large electric SUV, previewed by the Seven concept, expected to debut in 2023
- Hyundai Santa Fe (revealed) – next-gen large SUV due in the first half of 2024
- Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (confirmed) – vital RAV4-rivalling powertrain due in the first half of 2024
- Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster (revealed) – local timing for dual-cab variant unclear, but expected next year
- Isuzu D-Max facelift (revealed) – sometime in 2024
- JAC T9 diesel (confirmed) – first quarter of 2024
- JAC T9 electric (confirmed) – later in 2024
- Jaguar GT (details) – expected from 2025
- Jeep Avenger (confirmed) – late 2024
- Jeep Compass mild-hybrid, 4xe plug-in hybrid (confirmed) – 2024
- Jeep Gladiator facelift (revealed) – second half of 2024
- Jeep Recon (confirmed) – set to launch in Australia
- Jeep Wagoneer S (confirmed) – set to launch in Australia
- Jeep Wrangler facelift (revealed) – expected in 2024
- Kia Carnival facelift – expected mid-2024, hybrid possible
- Kia EV5 (revealed) – smaller EV SUV possible for Australia
- Kia Sportage Hybrid (confirmed) – early 2024
- Kia 'Tasman' ute (confirmed!) – mid-2025 onwards
- Lexus GX (revealed) – due in Australia in 2024
- Lexus LBX (confirmed) – 2024
- Lexus LM (pricing) – early 2024
- Lotus Eletre (revealed) – British marque's electric crossover coming to Australia in 2024
- Mazda CX-20 – potential CX-3 replacement could 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 (confirmed for Australia) – 2024
- Mazda MX-5 update (pricing) – Q1 2024
- Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 & 63 S E-Performance (revealed) – second quarter of 2024; coupes due later in the year
- Mercedes-AMG GT (revealed) – timing unclear
- Mercedes-Benz Citan (details) – still unconfirmed for Australia
- Mercedes-Benz CLA (EV concept revealed) – likely in 2025
- Mercedes-Benz CLE (revealed) – all-new coupe and convertible merges two-door C- and E-Classes into one, due in the second half of 2024
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class (revealed) – Q1 2024
- Mercedes-Benz EQA, EQB updates (revealed) – Q2 2024
- Mercedes-Benz EQG (concept unveiled) – electric G-Class likely to debut in 2024
- Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Vito, EQV facelifts (revealed) – H1 2024
- Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV (revealed) – mid-2024
- All-new MG 3 (rendered) – expected in 2024
- MG Cyberster (revealed) – expected in 2024
- MG F7 or L7 (under evaluation) – due here by 2026
- MG HS facelift (details)
- MG LS6 (likely for Aus) – due here by 2026
- Mini Cooper (revealed) – Q3 2024
- Mini Countryman (revealed) – Q3 2024
- Mitsubishi ASX (Renault-based model revealed for Europe) – current model to soldier on; second-generation model could be a Nissan Qashqai twin in Australia… if it's ever built
- Mitsubishi Triton (revealed) – February 2024
- Nissan Ariya (revealed) (pre-prod drive) – electric SUV will arrive in Oz once homologation and demand in other markets have been met
- All-new Nissan Navara (rendered) – new Triton based ute likely for 2025
- All-new Nissan Patrol (rendered) (twin-turbo V6 likely) – possible for 2024
- Nissan Qashqai E-Power hybrid (prototype drive) – Q1 2024
- Peugeot 2008 facelift (revealed) – expected in 2024
- Peugeot 508 facelift (revealed) – expected in 2024
- Peugeot E-208 (confirmed) – expected in 2024
- Peugeot E-3008 (revealed) – expected in 2024
- Polestar 3 (pricing) – Q2 2024
- Polestar 4 (revealed) – H1 2024
- Polestar 5 (teased) – commences production in 2023
- Polestar 6 (details) – O2 concept confirmed for production and an Australian launch. Build slots sold already
- Porsche 718 Spyder RS (pricing) – second quarter of 2024
- 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
- Renault Kangoo (delayed) – Q1 2024
- Renault Master E-Tech electric van (confirmed) – 2024
- Renault Megane E-Tech Electric (pricing) – Q1 2024
- Skoda Enyaq (coming to Australia) (Coupe revealed) – July 2024
- Skoda Kamiq, Octavia, Scala facelifts (Kamiq, Scala revealed) – 2024
- Skoda Kodiaq (revealed) – next-generation seven-seater again twinned with the Volkswagen Tiguan; here in late 2024
- Skoda Superb (details) – all-new large car developed alongside the new Volkswagen Passat; global debut in 2023
- Ssangyong Korando E-Motion (revealed) – under evaluation for Australia
- Subaru BRZ tS (confirmed) – 2024
- Subaru Crosstrek updated hybrid (likely) – timing unclear
- All-new Subaru Forester (first details; hybrid and turbo) – 2025
- Subaru Outback Wilderness ('definitely coming') – timing unclear
- Subaru Impreza 'RS' 2.5-litre (likely) – timing unclear
- Subaru WRX special edition (leaked) – 2024
- Subaru WRX STI (axed, could return as an EV)
- Suzuki Fronx (confirmed)
- Ssangyong, or KG Mobility, Torres (unveiled) (Ssangyong rebrand)
- Tesla Cybertruck (delayed) – production of the brutish electric truck has been delayed, with Australia certain to miss out
- Tesla entry model (teased; Model 2?) – could arrive here in 2024
- Tesla Model 3 update (revealed, priced) – Q1 2024
- Tesla Roadster (revealed back in 2017) – US launch delayed indefinitely… no certainty for Australia
- Toyota BZ4x (first local details) – February
- Toyota GR sedan (GR Camry imagined) – executive says 'stay tuned' concerning a performance four-door
- Toyota LandCruiser Prado (revealed!) – next-generation Prado here mid-2024
- Toyota Tundra (RHD project confirmed) (F-150 v Tundra) – early 2024
- Volkswagen Golf facelift, R power boost (first details)
- Volkswagen ID.Buzz (revealed) (walk-around) – December 2024
- Volkswagen ID.3 (facelift revealed) – electric hatch due in 2024, pricing 'targeted below $60,000'
- Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 (confirmed) (local walk-around)
- Volkswagen T7 Multivan (under consideration) – new MQB-based people mover currently unconfirmed for Australia
- Volkswagen T-Cross facelift (revealed) – third quarter of 2024
- Volkswagen Tiguan (revealed) – late 2024 or early 2025; turbo-petrol only
- Volkswagen Touareg facelift, R (details)
- Volvo EX90 (revealed) – electric large SUV likely in 2024.
Off-limits for Australia

- BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (revealed) – next-generation people mover not for Australia
- BMW 3.0 CSL (unveiled) – just 50 to be built, all left-hand drive
- BYD Seagull (revealed) – tiny EV hatch 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 Escape facelift (revealed) (not for Australia, Escape axed)
- 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
- Ford Transit Courier (revealed) – city van not for Australia, including EV
- 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 V6 petrol and 4-cyl. PHEV power for Australia (5.7-litre V8 now axed in the short-wheelbase Grand Cherokee in the US)
- Kia K3, née Rio (revealed) – Mexican-built small sedan and hatch for select LHD markets only
- 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 production is restricted to Mexico, where the left-hand drive North American variants are built
- Mazda CX-50 (revealed; not 100% ruled out) – local arm keen, but the rugged Mazda 3-based medium SUV is still left-hand-drive only
- Mazda MX-30 R-EV range-extender (revealed) – unlikely for Australia
- Mercedes-AMG S 63 E-Performance (revealed) – unlikely to reach local shores, with the luxurious S680 Maybach being a strong seller in its S-Class line-up
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain (unveiled) – wagon option, including high-riding All-Terrain, axed from C-Class range
- Mercedes-Benz T-Class and EQT – fancier versions of the Citan – with internal combustion and electric power – not likely for Australia
- Mitsubishi X-Force small SUV (not the new ASX) – not designed to meet local regulations
- Nissan Juke Hybrid (revealed) – electrified small SUV not for Australia
- Renault Espace – 7-seat Nissan X-Trail sibling built in LHD only
- Subaru WRX high-ride wagon (Levorg Layback not for Australia) – Japan-only for now
- Tesla Model S, Model X (no longer for Australia)
- Volkswagen Golf GTE, Tiguan eHybrid plug-in hybrids (PHEV dreams dropped) – no longer coming; Touareg R still likely
- Volkswagen ID.6 (international first drive) – large electric VW seven-seater restricted to the Chinese market
- Volkswagen ID.7 (revealed) – electric Passat sedan successor not for Australia
- Volkswagen Passat (axed) (new model revealed) – next-generation medium car goes wagon-only, and not for Australia
- Volkswagen Taigo (revealed) – T-Cross-based coupe SUV currently ruled out for Australia.
Which car are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below!
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