All the new cars coming to Australia for the rest of 2026

The incredible amount of choice the Aussie car market offers buyers comes to the fore in our update on the best new models that are due to go on sale in the remainder of the year…

Audi RS5

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Yes, it weighs almost 2500kg, but it also features the RS badge’s first high-performance PHEV system. The 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 mill makes about 374kW, with another 130kW hit from the electric motor. Combined, that’s a power increase of 50 per cent over its predecessor. Should sell for around $180,000 before year’s end. 

Bentley Bentayga Speed

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The 2027 version of the uber-quick, uber-luxurious SUV is set to appear in the third quarter with a blown V8 instead of the former twin-turbo 6.0-litre W12. Thanks to some weight-saving measures, it does the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 3.6 seconds, a third of a second quicker than the W12 version.

BMW 7 Series

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Due in the fourth quarter, with pricing starting at $277,900 plus on roads for the mild-hybrid 740, or $306,900 plus on roads for the electric i7 60. For that you’ll get heavily updated and facelifted models with changes including a new dashboard layout, and an increased range of up to 727km for the i7.

Cadillac Lyriq-V

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The quickest Caddy ever was supposed to be available earlier this year, but that has now been set back to late 2026… or possibly 2027. The Lyriq-V shares its 102kWh battery with the regular Lyriq, but makes higher outputs of 459kW and 880Nm, although that does mean the range suffers.

Chery Stockman

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Also known as the KP31, it’s the world’s first dual-cab ute with a diesel PHEV system. The concept made its international debut in February, and it’s due in Australia late this year. Features an interior that looks more modern than those of the Ranger and HiLux, and the Stockman looks to have those competitors covered for rear-seat space, too.

Denza Z9GT

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BYD’s hi-po shooting brake will shoot from 0-100km/h in a claimed 2.7 seconds thanks to its 850kW of grunt, and the manufacturer boasts that charging from 10-97 per cent can take as little as approximately nine minutes. Should be one of the most expensive Chinese cars on the Aussie market when it arrives in the third quarter. 

Ferrari 296 Speciale

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We called it “perhaps the Prancing Horse’s finest road car yet” in a review last October. Ferrari’s most powerful RWD performance car thanks to its 648kW, 755Nm PHEV drivetrain, the Speciale is listed to arrive before year’s end. Plenty of time to save up enough moolah for the $865,569 – and that’s before on-roads and necessary options, which will take the hit past the $1 million mark.

GWM Wey

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Last month, GWM execs said the marque’s luxury brand will consist of three models: the G9, and two others that are slated to arrive early next year. Reading between the lines, that means the luxury MPV should land down under in the next four months. The flagship seven-seat people mover with a PHEV drivetrain – and even a double-door refrigerator – was going for about $103,000 when it went on sale in Thailand last year.

Honda Super-ONE

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Deliveries of the new kei-sized hatchback are starting on October 1. Honda’s first all-electric vehicle down under starts from $36,900, weighs just 1093kg, packs a 29.6kWh battery powering a 47KW motor on the front axle, comes with a powerful boost mode, and has been getting very good reviews for its road manners and ability to mimic a seven-speed dual-clutch tranny.

Isuzu D-Max Electric

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Isuzu’s first electric vehicle for our market doesn’t have a confirmed release date, but has been touted for a 2026 release. The new D-Max has a 43kW front motor with a 97kW counterpart at the rear, combining to produce 140kW, and a claimed WLTP range of 263km. While it outweighs the heaviest diesel D-Max, the EV version has a 3500kg tow rating and can lug a one-tonne payload. 

Kia Seltos

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Due late in 2026, a pre-production version of the new Seltos arrived down under back in May. It’s a big update for the nameplate as Kia moves to adopt hybrid-only powertrains across the Aussie range. Specs that surfaced earlier this month show the new SUV will offer FWD and more powerful AWD versions, the latter getting a hot hatch-like 169kW. Built on Kia’s K3 platform, the new Seltos also gets an updated, more efficient regenerative braking system.

KGM Musso

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No official prices or specs for this one, but KGM has confirmed it’s due in October. It gets a fresh exterior with two body lengths listed in certification documents: a short wheelbase in Advance and Ultimate trim, and a longer wheelbase in Ultimate, Advance and base variants. Power comes from a 2.2-litre turbo diesel four that feeds 133kW through a six-speed auto.

Mazda CX-6e

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Mazda’s first electric mid-size SUV is aimed straight at competitors like the Tesla Model Y and BYD’s Sealion 7. It’s powered by a single 190kW, 290Nm electric motor driving the rear wheels and consuming juice at a claimed 18.9kWh/100km for a claimed range of up to 484km. Priced from $53,990 plus on-roads to undercut the BYD and Tesla, the 6e’s launch is just weeks away and deliveries are due to begin in September.   

McLaren W1

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Every single one of the 399 units has been sold and there won’t be any more on the way. When WhichCar by Wheels spoke to McLaren back in 2024, we were told Australia would be getting a “handful” of the marque’s successor to the P1. You’ll never see one in a dealership because they’ll be delivered straight to customers off the boat – but if you’re lucky, you’ll see one of the 938kW pieces of art on the road.

Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ

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Properly known as the (deep breath) Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology, it isn’t replacing the popular petrol GLC range. Output from the dual-motor powertrain is impressive at 360kW and 800Nm, and WhichCar by Wheels gave it 8.2/10 in our review, hailing its 700km-plus driving range, road manners and handling, but noting that its electric platform is currently too good for Oz’s charging infrastructure. Should arrive in October.

Mercedes-Benz GLB

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A Merc spokesperson said the all-new GLB is expected in Q3, in both hybrid and electric form. Pricing and specs haven’t been released, but the second generation of the medium SUV will get both the mild hybrid and fully battery electric treatment, and be available as a five- or seven-seater. PHEV versions get a 1.5-litre turbo four with a 48-volt mild hybrid system.

Mitsubishi ASX VR-e

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Due in Q4, the ASX VR-e (that’s ASX as in Active Sports Crossover, if you’re wondering) is a bit of a mystery, with no official word on price, range, charging or exactly what the powertrain will consist of. It’s closely tied to Taiwan’s Foxtron Bria, with Mitsubishi making design tweaks. The base Bria features a 170kW motor powering the rear wheels, but that rises to 298kW for the dual-motor AWD version. 

Porsche Cayenne Electric

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The price of $167,800 before on-roads makes the electric Cayenne around $23,000 more expensive than the most affordable petrol version. For that, you’ll get an entry model making around 298kW from its dual motors, with the Turbo Electric generating a claimed output of up to 850kW and 1500Nm. Regenerative braking is claimed to be at “Formula E levels”. Orders are open, and reports in late 2025 said deliveries are expected to start by September.

Skoda Elroq RS

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The hot version of the Elroq does the 0-100km/h dash in a claimed 5.4 seconds. It was originally flagged as arriving in the first quarter of the year with electric motors front and rear, making 250kW. Skoda says the RS is the quickest-accelerating car it’s ever made, and it comes with a larger battery than other Elroqs at a usable 79kWh.

Smart #5

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Expect the family SUV from October to December as Smart hopes it will kickstart its sales in Australia, with Smart’s Michael Low telling customers to expect “big things” in the next few years. The #5 is Smart’s largest and most powerful model, and six variants have been approved for Aussies. 

Volvo EX60

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Deliveries are expected in November/December and orders are open for the ‘game changer’ that’s been billed as one of the brand’s most important new cars in decades. The electric sibling of the XC60 will come with three battery options and up to 810km of range. There are three variants, with the top P12 AWD getting a huge 117kWh battery and 500kW/790Nm, enabling it to go from 0-100km/h in just 3.9 seconds.

Zeekr 9X

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The brand’s first hybrid for Australia is a six-seat large SUV that comes in at more than 5.2 metres in length and is powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain making up to 1030kW and 1410Nm. Very popular in China, the flagship 9X focusses on luxury and features a 900-volt electrical architecture, a claimed electric-only range of up to 380km (CLTC) and a 10-80 per cent charge in approximately 10 minutes.