Audi’s new RS Q8 performance SUV arrives fully equipped with all the fruit in Audi’s basket. It’s the car-maker’s most powerful series production combustion engine model ever (471kW) which “sets a new benchmark for large, luxury, performance SUVs”.

An all-new five-variant Volkswagen Tiguan mid-size SUV range arrives with an extensive array of standard kit across safety, tech and comfort facets. Numerous options and packs are available, all in turbocharged four-cylinder petrol guise but with front- and all-wheel drive configurations.

Flagship Platinum grade joins the Tundra Limited “full-size pick-up” range with more of everything at a $17K price premium. It boasts more chrome and black body garnishing, as well as 20-inch alloy wheels and upgraded interior luxury. Runs the same hybrid powertrain as the Limited grade.

Price rises and tech upgrades arrive with the MY25 LandCruiser 300 Series update, the popular four-wheel drive model gaining improved safety technology, infotainment systems, and comfort and convenience features. More kit across most grades, but the powertrain remains the same.

Prices rise and a range-topping tS Spec B variant in sedan and wagon has been added to the WRX line-up that gains a host of new features across safety, technology and styling for MY25. Uses same 202kW/350Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder Boxer engine as before.

Additional Triton ute variants in five grades join the existing double-cab range starting with the double-cab-chassis this month and other variants from Q3. All share the same 2.4-litre twin-turbocharged diesel engine. A six-speed manual transmission is now available on the base model.

Turbocharged straight six Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Cabriolet variants arrive in Mercedes-Benz outlets providing wind-in-the-hair driving pleasure with a generous dollop of AMG performance. It joins four other existing CLE-Class Cabriolet and Coupe models.

Luxury Chery sub-brand Jaecoo launches its J7 Medium SUV line-up with three trim levels and drivelines – including a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in two-wheel drive and AWD – both with drive-away pricing. Power comes from a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine rated at 137kW/275Nm.

Additional single- and double-cab-chassis body styles are added to Cannon utility range along with powertrain alternatives and a new Premium entry grade. Power comes from either a 2.0-litre or 2.4-litre turbodiesel engines in 4x2 or 4x4 configuration.

With RHD conversion underway, GMC Yukon Denali Upper Large SUVs will start rolling into dealerships this month. Full-size model has seating for eight, potent 6.2-litre petrol V8 power, and true off-road capability that will “set new benchmarks for the Upper Large category”.

A “right-sized” all-electric Medium SUV, says Cupra, in RWD and AWD configuration shares its 210kW/545Nm driveline with other VW group vehicles including the ID.4 Pro. Out of China, the crossover targets novated lease business from eligible salary-sacrifice buyers.

Cosmetic changes and tech’ enhancements arrive with MY25 Chery Tiggo small SUV across a familiar two-variant range. No price rises, but redesigned wheels, bumpers, lights, and revised interior layout. ‘Pro’ moniker dropped from nameplate, drivelines carry over.

Fifteen-year-old Y62 Patrol V8 scores an interior tech’ overhaul accompanying a modest price rises. The focus is on a big screen and a connectivity upgrade out of LHD models from 2021 and more standard equipment. Venerable petrol 5.6-litre V8 engine and seven speed auto retained.