2023/24 New Car Calendar: All the new cars coming to AustraliaNew cars coming to AustraliaThis is your definitive list of all the new cars expected to arrive in 2023.
With the turmoil of 2022 – semiconductor chip shortages, high fuel prices, supply issues and rising costs – now for the most part behind us, attention has turned to the latest vehicles set to launch in Australia.
Last year was a big year in Australia, with brand-new metal – be it all-electric, petrol, diesel or hybrid – finally making an appearance in the local market.
The highlights included the all-new Ford Ranger, two new electric SUVs – the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 – that have stormed up the sales charts, and the Chevrolet Corvette sports car.
However, the issues above will still remain an issue in 2023, with many vehicle launches still delayed in Australia, while we’re set to witness a significant increase in the number of electrified vehicles sold locally.
Keeping this in mind, if you are struggling to keep on top of all the vehicles touching down in Australia, and when, our 2023 New Car Calendar has got you covered. We aim to keep this list updated on a regular basis.
NOTE: A quarter refers to a three-month period of the year (i.e. January to March).
2023 New Car CalendarUPDATED: October 2023 2023What about… New Cars First QuarterLaunched
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New Cars Second Quarter
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New Cars Third Quarter
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New Cars Fourth QuarterStill to come
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New cars arriving beyond 2023 Audi A5 (spied)– next-generation ‘B9’ range will bow out internal-combustion power for the mid-sizer, now badged A5Audi A6 E-Tron (Sportback and Avant concepts) – electric PPE-based A6 expected to sit alongside an updated version of the current internal-combustion modelAudi Q4 E-Tron (confirmed for Australia) – mid-2024Audi Q6 E-Tron (teased) – electric Audi SUV based on the same PPE platform as the electric Porsche MacanAudi Q8 facelift, incl. SQ8 (revealed) – H1 2024BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid (details) – electrified PHEV range to go on sale globally during 2023Cadillac range – US report claims luxury American brand could return hereChery Omoda 5 EV (details) – expected in 2024Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid (revealed) – electrified ‘Vette confirmed for Australia, expected here in 2024Chevrolet Silverado EV (revealed) – yet to be confirmed by GMSV; not expected until at least 2024Citroen C5 X plug-in hybrid (details)Cupra Formentor facelift (timing confirmed) – late 2024Cupra Leon wagon (not locked-in) – could indirectly replace soon-to-be-axed Golf R wagon twin in Australia next year in VZe and VZx guisesCupra Terramar (unveiled) – 2024Cupra Tavascan (revealed) – 2025Cupra UrbanRebel (concept revealed) – 2025Renault’s Dacia-derived range (coming to Australia) – Rebadged, “shockingly affordable” budget vehicles due in 2025Ford F-150 facelift (revealed) – late 2024Ford F-150 Lightning (‘a chance for Australia’) – not confirmedFord Transit Custom diesel and electric (unveiled)Ford Mustang (revealed) (Dark Horse announced) – early 2024Ford Puma EV (confirmed) – by the end of 2024Ford Ranger Plug-In Hybrid (revealed!) – early 2025Genesis G70 second facelift (rumoured)Genesis GV80 update, GV80 Coupe (revealed) – Q2 2024GWM Haval Dargo (née Big Dog) – yet to be confirmed, but possible for AustraliaGWM Tank 500 (unveiled) – Chinese Toyota LandCruiser Prado rival under consideration for AustraliaHonda Accord (teased) – not clear if the next-generation mid-size sedan will come to AustraliaHyundai Casper (revealed, not for Australia) – India and Korea-focused Kia Picanto rival not coming in petrol guise, but a rumoured electric version could launch in AustraliaHyundai i30 hatch facelift, mild-hybrid (Korea-Euro transition) – Q3 2024; orders paused for current modelHyundai i30 Sedan N facelift (revealed) – early 2024Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (revealed, priced!) – first electric N car; performance flagship due in early 2024Hyundai Ioniq 7 – large electric SUV, previewed by the Seven concept, expected to debut in 2023Hyundai Santa Fe (revealed) – next-gen large SUV due in the first half of 2024Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (confirmed) – vital RAV4-rivalling powertrain due in the first half of 2024Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster (revealed) – local timing for dual-cab variant unclear, but expected next yearIsuzu D-Max facelift (revealed) – sometime in 2024JAC T9 diesel (confirmed) – first quarter of 2024JAC T9 electric (confirmed) – later in 2024Jaguar GT (details) – expected from 2025Jeep Avenger (confirmed) – late 2024Jeep Compass mild-hybrid, 4xe plug-in hybrid (confirmed) – 2024Jeep Gladiator facelift (revealed) – second half of 2024Jeep Recon (confirmed) – set to launch in AustraliaJeep Wagoneer S (confirmed) – set to launch in AustraliaJeep Wrangler facelift (revealed) – expected in 2024Kia Carnival facelift – expected mid-2024, hybrid possibleKia EV5 (revealed) – smaller EV SUV possible for AustraliaKia Sportage Hybrid (confirmed) – early 2024Kia ‘Tasman’ ute (confirmed!) – mid-2025 onwardsLexus GX (revealed) – due in Australia in 2024
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2024 Lexus GX: Toyota Prado luxury twin confirmed for Australia
Lexus has confirmed the latest GX off-roader – based on the all-new Toyota Prado – will launch in Australia, after a 21-year absence from local showrooms
12 Jul 2023
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Off-limits for Australia
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Ford Bronco
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (revealed) – next-generation people mover not for AustraliaBMW 3.0 CSL (unveiled) – just 50 to be built, all left-hand driveBYD Seagull (revealed) – tiny EV hatch not for AustraliaChevrolet Blazer EV, and Equinox EV – highly unlikely for AustraliaFord Bronco – after a long absence, the Bronco is back, taking fight to the Jeep Wrangler – just not in AustraliaFord Bronco Sport – despite being a friendlier Bronco with Escape underpinnings, the Sport still isn’t coming hereFord Escape facelift (revealed) (not for Australia, Escape axed)Ford Maverick – this car-based ute sits on the same platform as the Escape and Focus, but it’s not coming to AustraliaFord Puma ST – hot Puma still limited to Europe – and we’re green with envyFord Transit Courier (revealed) – city van not for Australia, including EVGenesis G90 (unveiled) – next-generation luxury flagship not coming to Australia, as is the case with the current G90Honda Civic sedan (revealed) – the small-car range will be strictly hatchback only for its eleventh-generationHyundai Bayon – the closest we’ll get to this light SUV is the related i20 N, with the funky Bayon placed as an alternative in Europe to the Venue us Aussies get insteadHyundai Santa Cruz – a Tucson with a ute tray might be just what the doctor ordered for Australia; but alas the Santa Cruz was developed for, and is limited to, the North American marketJeep Commander – Compass-based large seven-seater will be limited to South American markets onlyJeep Grand Cherokee diesel, and petrol V8 – the range will be limited to V6 petrol and 4-cyl. PHEV power for Australia (5.7-litre V8 now axed in the short-wheelbase Grand Cherokee in the US)Kia K3, née Rio (revealed) – Mexican-built small sedan and hatch for select LHD markets onlyKia Telluride – we may get the heavily related Hyundai Palisade, but the Telluride won’t be coming here. United States production and the Carnival can be blamed for this, according to local executivesMazda 3, CX-30 2.5 Turbo – Mazda Australia would love to bring these turbocharged siblings here, but production is restricted to Mexico, where the left-hand drive North American variants are builtMazda CX-50 (revealed; not 100% ruled out) – local arm keen, but the rugged Mazda 3-based medium SUV is still left-hand-drive onlyMazda MX-30 R-EV range-extender (revealed) – unlikely for AustraliaMercedes-AMG S 63 E-Performance (revealed) – unlikely to reach local shores, with the luxurious S680 Maybach being a strong seller in its S-Class line-upMercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain (unveiled) – wagon option, including high-riding All-Terrain, axed from C-Class rangeMercedes-Benz T-Class and EQT – fancier versions of the Citan – with internal combustion and electric power – not likely for AustraliaMitsubishi X-Force small SUV (not the new ASX) – not designed to meet local regulationsNissan Juke Hybrid (revealed) – electrified small SUV not for AustraliaRenault Espace – 7-seat Nissan X-Trail sibling built in LHD onlySubaru WRX high-ride wagon (Levorg Layback not for Australia) – Japan-only for nowTesla Model S, Model X (no longer for Australia)Volkswagen Golf GTE, Tiguan eHybrid plug-in hybrids (PHEV dreams dropped) – no longer coming; Touareg R still likelyVolkswagen ID.6 (international first drive) – large electric VW seven-seater restricted to the Chinese marketVolkswagen ID.7 (revealed) – electric Passat sedan successor not for AustraliaVolkswagen Passat (axed) (new model revealed) – next-generation medium car goes wagon-only, and not for AustraliaVolkswagen Taigo (revealed) – T-Cross-based coupe SUV currently ruled out for Australia.
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