The best-selling SUV in Australia is Mazda’s CX-5, and the company has tweaked its mid sizer by boosting outputs for the diesel engine and increasing the standard equipment list.

Mercedes has updated its C43 4Matic sedan and wagon, adding a pair of larger turbochargers to push power up to 287kW and 520Nm. The C43 will arrive Down Under in the third quarter of 2018.

The 370Z will see a minor update for 2018, with slight styling tweaks and a beefed-up gearbox. Pricing for the Nissan 370Z starts at $49,990 before on-road costs for the coupe and $60,990 for the convertible.

Mazda revealed its heavily revised Mazda6 at this year’s LA show and the fresh-faced mid-sizer hits Australian shores later this month with a new turbocharged petrol engine borrowed from the CX-9.

Australia’s top-selling people-mover, the Kia Carnival, has been given a mid-life refresh that includes a new eight-speed automatic transmission, subtle styling tweaks and some price increases.

Jeep’s new hyper SUV, the 522kW/868 V8-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, hits Australian shores this month with the impressive title of the most powerful SUV on offer Down Under.

The Kia Optima has undergone a number of changes including revised exterior styling, redesigned head- and tail-lights and a full suite of advanced driver-assist system. The mid-size sedan is expected to locally in the second quarter of 2018.

Jaguar’s all-wheel-drive E-Pace small SUV will start at $47,750 before on-roads, undercutting premium German rivals including the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Volvo’s new-model rollout continues with the XC40 crossover that is built on an all-new platform and will compete against a number of small high-riders including the Audi Q2 and BMW X2.