Gen’ five Hyundai SUV arrives with 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid and 2.5-litre turbo-petrol (later in 2024). The boxy, polarising newcomer offers three-row seating, larger tailgate aperture, and generous proportions. Three grades offered with front and all-wheel drive.

Two new electrified Jeep Compass small SUVs are arriving this month, the e-Hybrid (MHEV) and the 4xe Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in two grades, Limited and Summit. The e-Hybrid offers front-wheel drive, while the 4xe is fully off-road capable all-wheel drive.

Sportage-sized Chinese-built fully electric mid-size SUV runs BYD blade battery technology across three grades. Front- and all-wheel drive options will be available with 160kW and 230kW system outputs respectively. Targeted customers include fleet and Tesla Model Y buyers.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado-based Lexus GX is 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol powered large luxury SUV making its debut in Australia. Three grades including five-seat Overtrail offer genuine off-road capability, seven seats, 260kW/650Nm output, and a 10-speed automatic.

Two versions of the high-performance, mid-size Mercedes-AMG GLC wagon are now due with ‘Coupe’ versions undoubtedly in the pipeline. The boosted SUVs will be available in GLC 43 4Matic and GLC 63 S E-Performance guise, each running 2.0-litre turbo -petrol engines.

A likely starter this month, the MG 3 will offer a choice of 1.5-litre petrol and a brand-first conventional hybrid powertrain. One of the most affordable cars in light segment, the popular five-door hatch is moving into a new generation this time around with commensurate price hike.