EQB250 and EQB350 variants, priced from $87,000 plus ORCs, and the all-new EQA350 4Matic, priced from $96,900 plus ORCs, range of all-electric compact SUVs are already in dealerships.

Committed drivers can now specify a six-speed manual in GR Supra or an eight-speed auto at no extra cost. In Supra GT form that’s $87,000 and in the GTS trim it’s $97,000 plus ORCs, a $500 increase over the outgoing range. 

Additional 2023 Forester stock has arrived for delivery during the fourth quarter of 2022 and may be in showrooms by October. The update is barely noticeable, however, with the only real point of difference being a $1900 price increase. The range kicks off at $37,890 plus ORCs.

An enhanced version of the Golf R with 10kW (to 245kW) more kick and other upgrades designed for faster lap times. Possibly the last of the ICE Golf Rs. Expected price is sub-$70,000  

Talk about anticipation. Toyota’s new gen’ GR86 sports coupe lobs September in GT and GTS, with the new 2.4-litre engine and improvements across the board. Priced between $35-40,000 + ORC.  

No pricing but this is the “all-new” S-Cross small SUV from Suzuki… with carry-over components. Runs 1.4-litre BOOSTERJET turbo engine, coupled with an ALLGRIP SELECT 4X4 System.

A better PHEV but costs more at $54,590 to $68,490 +ORC in ES, Aspire, Exceed and Exceed Tourer. Updated 20kWh li-ion battery, electric traction motor and 2.4-litre petrol engine for 185kW and 450Nm. 

Buyers snapped up 500 ZS EVs early this year with a $500 discount on ChargeHub wall-charging station. Price is $46,990 D/A for the well-equipped small SUV with a 130kW/280Nm (320km range).  

Small SUV joins Haval’s larger H6 Hybrid as the second New Energy Vehicle in the importer’s range. Uses 1.5-litre hybridised petrol engine to deliver outputs of 139kW and 375Nm. From $40,990 D/A.

Plenty of info’ is circulating on new Z built on 370Z’s platform with a 298kW, turbo 3.0-litre, twin turbo, petrol Infinity V6. Whooshdah. Apparently more a cruiser than a scalpel.  From $72,600.

A medium large, luxury SUV, fully electric with the 360kW dual motor set up from GV60 EV. Has e-Terrain mode and camera adaptive suspension. Pricing between $105-115,000. 

Genesis adds electron power to its local line up including big, handsome GV80 EV four door sedan with everything that opens and shuts and dual electric motor performance. Price is $145,000 + ORC.

Fully electric Atto 3 is in two variants, standard- and extended-range from $44,381 +ORC - around $3000 less than MG’s ZS. Range is up to 420km from 150kW/310Nm fwd electric motor. 

A 48-volt mild-hybrid version of Audi’s large sedan offering a sharper design, new tech, performance expected from twin-turbo V8. Price is $273,400 +ORC, a chunk more than the outgoing model. 

Brutally fast, performance-enhanced version of Aston DBX SUV priced from $428,400 + ORC. Runs old school, twin-turbo, 520kW/900Nm Benz 4.0-litre petrol V8 to all fours. Other upgrades to suit.