New generation ASX is a smaller, premium priced entrant based on Spanish-built Renault Captur. Power is from a turbocharged 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol driving front wheels via a dual-clutch transmission. Three grades include LS, Aspire, and Exceed.

Unibody ute lobs with driveaway pricing in three dual-cab variants and is “expected to play a pivotal role in MG’s ambition to secure a top five place in the Australian new car market”. Powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine producing 160kW/520Nm.

MG has launched its latest petrol-electric hybrid, the HS Hybrid+ offering “the most powerful liquid cooled hybrid battery in its class (1.83kWh), alongside a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, electric motor, and two-speed transmission”.

Mazda’s base grade rear-wheel drive CX-60 G25 arrives as a more affordable entry point for budget conscious buyers. Uses venerable 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol for “smooth, reliable, and dependable” performance. Three trims available in Pure, Evolve, and Touring.

Leapmotor is launching its all-electric small segment B10 SUV range in Style and Design LR (Long Range) grades with a range of up to 442km in the former variant courtesy of a 56.2kW LFP battery with the latter using a larger 67.1kWh battery for a 516km driving range.

JAC has launched two new T9 dual-cab-chassis variants in Tradepro and Oasis spec’ retaining the same turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with 125kW/410Nm paired with an eight-speed auto. The 4WD system has a dual-range transfer and locking rear differential

The new-generation Palisade SUV is now in highly specified Calligraphy trim level only featuring a punchy turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid drivetrain and a choice of seven- or eight-seat cabins. Features localised suspension and a raft of new technology inclusions.

The Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV is GWM’s fourth plug-in hybrid for 2025 and features a nine-speed automatic with torque-on-demand H and L range-locking 4WD. Combined 300kW/750Nm output from turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor

Chinese brand GAC enters the new car market this month with three models – the mid-sized Aion V electric SUV, compact Emzoom SUV, and M8 PHEV MPV. All are said to offer quality, sustainable design, advanced safety, cutting-edge powertrains and premium features.

Updated Mach-E brings added performance, freshened styling to three variant range in rear- and all-wheel drive. Prices up accompanied by power and range increases. Carry over battery features revised cooling for faster charging. New wheels, paint options, revised suspension

Terramar VZe PHEV is Cupra’s generously equipped top spec’ medium SUV with the brand’s second-generation PHEV powertrain using a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor to deliver 200kW/400Nm to the front wheels via a six-speed DCT.

Corvette coupe and convertible range shrinks, prices go up, but more tech’ fitted in MY26 update. Three screen digital dash appears with revised layout, connected services, Google features, but same powertrain based on 6.2-litre petrol V8, E-Ray with electrical assistance.

BYD’s small segment SUV offering arrives as a single-motor front-wheel drive with 130kW/290Nm, 345km range, and a 51.3kWh battery. DC fast charging from 10-80 per cent is achievable in 39 minutes when connected to an 82kW appliance.

BYD’s tiny, single-motor Atto 1 to arrive in two front-wheel drive variants. Each features Blade Battery technology, available in 30kWh and 43.2kWh capacity. Outputs range from 65kW/175Nm to 115kW/220Nm with respective driving range of 220km and 310km.

Fifth generation five-seat Renault Scenic SUV has morphed into an EV and likely arrives this month as a part of Renault Australia’s NVES soothing new model roll-out and expanded battery electric vehicle line-up. Possibly with two variants and driving range up to 625km.