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All the new cars coming to Australia for the rest of 2026
Revealed: The best new models due to appear in Aussie showrooms and on our roads before 2027.
BYD’s newest EV promises 1000km from a single charge and 600km top-ups in five minutes
The specs of BYD’s newest luxury SUV are hard to believe, but the Chinese brand claims 1000km from a single charge – enough to keep the average Aussie motorist mobile for a month.
Genesis unveils GV80 Hybrid, opening the door to electrification in Australian range
Genesis moves away from its previous plans to go all-electric by unveiling a first with its large SUV.
The V10-powered X5 M that BMW never built is about to become a reality
BMW didn’t officially bestow an M badge on the X5 until the second-generation model, but now a retro rebuild aims to correct that with V10 power, a manual transmission and all-wheel drive.
BYD reveals flagship Ti9 luxury three-row SUV
A new range-topping plug-in hybrid SUV from BYD’s Fangchengbao brand could become BYD or Denza’s Australian flagship.
GWM melds long-range PHEV-tech with boxy off-road styling in its new Haval H10 SUV flagship
GWM becomes the latest Chinese brand to enter the premium three-row SUV arena, taking a sharp line on specifications to steal a march on its rivals.
Audi Q9 flagship large SUV takes aim at the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS
Audi is aiming at other large luxury SUVs such as the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS with its new flagship Q9, which will reach Australia in 2027.
GWM outmuscles Ford with new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine
GWM Australia has finally released performance figures for its new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, offering more torque than Ford’s V6 diesel.
Mercedes-Benz updates GLE and GLS SUV ranges with more technology, new engines and sharper styling
Refreshed luxury SUV family arrives from November with MB.OS, Superscreen and updated six-cylinder powertrains.
Mazda cuts plug-in hybrid premium and revises pricing across large SUV range
Updated CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 line-up gains extra standard equipment, simplified pricing and a new entry-level diesel variant.
2027 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink returns as range-topping model
Hyundai has given the luxurious Palisade Calligraphy a black-pack styling upgrade to sit atop its model range.
2027 Land Rover Defender updated with new variants, new equipment
Land Rover has given the Defender range one of its most comprehensive updates since the new-generation model first appeared in 2019, but don’t expect a sudden departure from established themes.
Bentley teases its first electric car, reveals Torcal name
Ahead of its late September reveal, Bentley’s new electric SUV will be called Torcal, and a teaser image showing the rear end has been released.
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series orders open once again after stop sale… but not for all variants
Orders for the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series have recommenced after a 12-month stop sale, though not all variants are as yet available again.
Updated GWM Tank 300 grows in size to accommodate longer PHEV range
GWM has revealed a mid-life update for the Tank 300 off-roader that goes beyond the superficial, with engineering changes and a revised plug-in hybrid system.
Jaecoo J8 SHS now on sale in Australia with seven seats and plug-in hybrid drivetrain
Previously only offered as a five seater, the new Jaecoo J8 SHS model arrives with a seven-seat layout and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain making 315kW of power.
Mitsubishi doubles down on Pajero off-road credentials with retro tech inclusion
Mitsubishi strengthens ties with the Pajero and its off-road past by teasing a new feature set to star in the revived 2027 model.
Supersized Denza B9 flagship model teased in China
BYD’s luxury arm, Denza, could soon have a new flagship large SUV model that even outstretches a Mercedes-Maybach GLS.
Skoda Peaq revealed as brand’s first three-row electric SUV
Skoda’s new flagship three-row electric SUV delivers over 640km of range and seating for seven in a package slightly larger than the Kodiaq.
BYD’s newest electric SUV has a 900km driving range – and a massive 810kg battery
BYD’s newest flagship three-row SUV offers impressive EV range and a battery that weighs almost as much as a compact hatchback.
Volvo launches new auto pay feature to make EV charging easier
Volvo has introduced a new feature for the EX90 and upcoming EX60 that makes EV charging more convenient and easier than before called Plug & Charge.
Subaru’s fastest-ever model arrives with new Trailseeker EV
New electric SUV delivers 280kW, 533km range and all-wheel-drive capability.
Audi Q7: More luxurious and larger third-generation model debuts
A new generation of one of Audi’s most popular products, the Q7, has been made bigger and with more premium features than earlier models.
Large SUVs on shaky ground as competition increases but sales slide
Large SUV sales are on the way down in 2026, as sales of mainstream and luxury models drop almost 12 per cent.
