Can't wait to drive away in that new model you have seen recently?
Be in the know and look up when your next new car is being launched with GoAuto's New Car Diary, a comprehensive listing of all future model release dates in Australia.
Make: Toyota
Model: Kluger - 5-dr wagon range
Released: Jan 2023
Scores a new 198kW/420Nm 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine to replace the petrol V6 on all non-hybrid models while gaining Toyota Connected Services and upgraded multimedia system across the board. Priced from $49,720 + ORC.
Make: Nissan
Model: Juke - range
Likely arrival this month or next priced from $28,390 + ORC, a $400-$500 increase offset by new aero fixtures outside, badges, colour choices, wheels, antenna, upholsteries and luggage board in the boot on some models. Powered by the same 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder petrol engine with seven-speed DCT.
Model: Qashqai - range
A bigger, safer, better-equipped new generation small SUV that shares underpinnings with the larger X-Trail. Priced from $33,890 + ORC. Offers more power and torque and improved fuel economy from a 1.3-litre turbocharged engine and CVT.
Make: Maserati
Model: Grecale
A Porsche Macan rival from Italy, expected this month or next in Australia and launching with the GT AWD powered by a twin-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a belt-integrated starter-generator, 48-volt battery, e-Booster and a DC/DC converter. No pricing at the moment.
Make: Kia
Model: EV6 - GT
Wickedly quick AWD, dual-motor BEV with 430kW priced from $99,950 + ORC to make it the most expensive Kia yet. Accelerates from 0-100km in 3.5 seconds to a governed V-max of 260km/h. Locally fettled dynamics by suspension guru Graeme Gambold.
Make: Ineos
Model: Grenadier
Production for the first Aussie allocation of Grenadier, priced from $84,500 + ORC started late last year with expected arrival this month. Runs 3.0-litre BMW six cylinder petrol or diesel engines complementing tough off-road credentials and a body resembling the old Land Rover Defender.
Make: Hyundai
Model: Venue - range
Minor specification upgrades to Hyundai’s popular tiddler-size SUV. No comment from Hyundai at the time of writing, suffice to say changes will probably focus on additional infotainment features inside. Currently priced from $21,740 + ORC.
Make: Cupra
Model: Born
A sporty, rear-drive electric hatch from Spanish VW offshoot available now to order from $59,990 + ORC. Offering up to 511km of range and European-built on VW Group’s MEB architecture, the Born delivers a claimed 0-100km/h time of 7.0 seconds from a 170kW/310Nm electric motor and 82kWh battery.