New car calendar 2024: every new model coming out this year!

Look no further than our in-depth guide to every new vehicle being released or significantly upgraded in the coming year

Are you wondering what new cars will be revealed or released soon? The Chasing Cars New Car Calendar is a convenient guide that lists every new car launching over the course of this year – and the first few months of the following year too.

We compile this list from our extensive network of industry contacts and sources and update it with new information as we receive it.

Australia is one of the most competitive new car markets in the world, and in 2024, we expect somewhere around 150 new cars or variants to launch!

Want to know which car models sell most strongly in Australia? Check out our detailed Top 100 most popular cars guide.

Sections of this new car calendar

You can use these quick links to jump straight to the segment you’re most interested in – or just browse the entire list of new cars coming soon below.

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First quarter of 2024 (January to March)

Abarth 500e: spicier Abarth version of new Fiat 500e promises fun…and fake noise (confirmed)
BMW iX1 eDrive20: cheaper front-wheel drive iX1 to hit showrooms in early 2024 (pricing)
BMW X2 and iX2: second-gen small coupe SUV introduces full-EV variants for the first time (pricing)
BYD Dolphin Sport: firmer suspension and extroverted styling cues for hottest Dolphin EV yet (spec battle vs MG4)
Ford Mustang: heavily reworked upgrade to current Mustang chassis ushers in modern interior, Dark Horse trim (pricing)

Ford Mustang GT 2024 front 3/4 — The new-gen Ford Mustang will be one of the first big-ticket arrivals of 2024

GWM Tank 500: Prado-esque 4WD may land in Australia in the first quarter – but the timing is prone to slipping (spotted in Australia by Chasing Cars)
Hyundai i30 sedan hybrid: extremely frugal four-door brings new competition to Corolla sedan hybrid (pricing)
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: bonkers fast electric Ioniq 5 will drop in small numbers in Q1 (pricing)
Jeep Gladiator facelift: updated American pick-up retains good capability in Rubicon trim plus V6 engine
Jeep Wrangler facelift: Americana in a four-wheel drive receives subtle upgrades for Australian market (what to expect)
Kia Carnival facelift: Australia’s favourite people mover set to be facelifted, and a hybrid might be on the way (reveal story / Kia Australia pushing for hybrid)
Kia Picanto facelift: pint-sized Picanto scores edgy facelift; prices are up but not outrageously so (pricing)
Kia Sorento facelift: reskinned Sorento upgrades interior and should usher hybrid engines back to availability (revealed)

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2023 front 3/4 — Soon after will be the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Kia Sportage hybrid: it won’t catch RAV4 volumes due to supply – but hybrid will reduce consumption from Q1 (release date)
Mazda MX-5 facelift (ND3): another upgrade to perennial favourite MX-5 – tan leather returns, too (pricing)
Mercedes-AMG C63 S PHEV: all change at AMG as C63 ditches V8 for a plug-in hybrid four… (overseas first drive review / pricing)
Mitsubishi Triton: totally new Triton chassis should lead to all-round improvements (pricing)
Peugeot e-208: nimble fully-electric French hatch makes Australian debut years after positive reception in Europe (confirmed)
Peugeot 408: PHEV only for the French brand’s highly avantgarge SUV, coupe, sedan mash-up (confirmed)
Porsche Panamera: executive express tuned for 250km/h+ on the Autobahn. Might suit an Aussie commute too

Mitsubishi Triton prototype 2024 front — An all-new Mitsubishi Triton launches in the first quarter of 2024

Range Rover SV: hugely upmarket and hugely fast V8 model to hit showrooms from Q1 (explainer)
Range Rover Sport SV: same bonkers engine in a slightly smaller and more lithe body (specs)
Range Rover Evoque update: better touchscreen caps a modest upgrade for midsize luxury SUV
Renault Megane E-Tech: surprisingly compact compared to the photos, we’re looking forward to this EV (pricing)
Subaru Solterra: specs look middle of the road but AWD Solterra EV is tuned for familiarity for Subaru aficionados (pricing)
Subaru Forester: sixth-gen Forester to land from Q1 with mildly adjusted styling and interior (explainer)
Subaru Impreza: the Crosstrek’s non-cladded, lower-riding sister product returns for another go (pricing)
Toyota BZ4X: arriving with modestly upgraded specs, the BZ4X will lead Toyota’s emerging EV charge (battery upgrade info)

The next-generation Subaru Forester arrives soon

Toyota C-HR: hybrid only in two power outputs for sporty small SUV – plus a major price increase (pricing)
Toyota Tundra: test program with hand-selected lease customers starts in earnest in Q1 (overseas first drive / deliveries begin)
Volkswagen Touareg facelift: massaged styling and increased interior quality add to silken V6 refinement (range details)
Volvo EX30: compact electric crossover to slash entry to Volvo EVs to circa-$60K from its Q1 arrival (overseas first drive / pricing)

Second quarter of 2024 (April to June)

Audi Q4 E-tron: Sub-$100K German luxury electric SUV to land in Australia in Q2 (pricing)
Audi Q8 E-tron 50: base model E-tron SUV returns to Australia to open electric Q8 lineup (55 review)
Audi SQ8 E-tron: hot triple-motor electric SUV in wagon or coupe formats returns in Q2 (pricing)
Chery Omoda 5 EV: petrol version to be joined by fully-electric Omoda in Q2 (confirmed)
Genesis GV80 facelift: refined luxury SUV to be tweaked alongside new coupe variant from Q2
Hyundai Ioniq 7: cousin to Kia’s well-received EV9 will continue futuristic design language across three rows (interior leak)

Audi Q4 E-tron 2022 front 3/4 — The Audi Q4 SUV will be the brand’s most affordable EV yet

Hyundai Santa Fe: much more rugged styling for Hyundai’s staple SUV, launching initially as a hybrid (overseas first drive / engine details)
Kia EV6 facelift: three years in, the EV6 needs realignment with emerging Kia design language change
Isuzu D-Max facelift: minor aesthetic update and new touchscreen should improve ute (details)
Isuzu MU-X facelift: light stylistic and interior changes for popular rugged wagon
Lexus GX: first time in Oz from Q2 for luxury Prado iteration; we’ll drive it in full in January (overseas first off-road test / Australian specs / hybrid scoop)
Lotus Eletre: super-sports electric SUV introduces new era of bigger, heavier, faster Lotus motoring… (specs)
Mercedes-Benz CLE: possibly Benz’s most stylish mainstream product slinks onto the market in Q2 (confirmed)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: traditional buyers love an E-Class, but the lack of an available bonnet star minimises traditional appeal (sedan confirmed / All Terrain wagon not for us)

Australia will receive the Lexus GX for the first time

MG3 facelift: big upgrades for one of Australia’s most popular cheap cars, but will safety be improved?
Polestar 3: large luxury SUV is a lavish five-seat sports crossover, arriving in high-spec from Q2 (pricing)
Skoda Scala facelift: hard-working hatchback gets a mild styling change in Q2 (details)
Suzuki Swift: always popular small car is back in a completely new generation, even if styling is spot-the-difference (confirmed)
Toyota Hilux 48-volt mild hybrid: baby steps to electrification as 48-volt system to boost fuel efficiency by maybe 10 percent (specs / Australian testing)
Volkswagen Touareg R: arriving in Q2 in facelifted form is the V6 petrol-PHEV sports SUV (pricing)
Volvo EX90: full-size, full-luxury Volvo electric SUV to land in mid-2024 with dual-motor AWD first, RWD later (details)

Third quarter of 2024 (July to September)

Chery Tiggo Pro 8: midsize SUV doesn’t seat 8, but it might arrive in the 8th month
Genesis G80 facelift: stately Genesis petrol and electric saloon nabs subtle styling upgrades in Q3 (revealed)
Hyundai i30 hatch update: production switch to Europe will bequeath Australia with cleaner engines and a styling upgrade (details)

Hyundai i30 N 2021 rear 3/4 — The Hyundai i30 N will come in for a second facelift

Hyundai i30 N facelift #2: cult-hit i30 N to come in for its second aesthetic upgrade (stock situation)
Hyundai Tucson facelift & hybrid: fuel-sipping engine and massaged styling frame the Q3 update (facelift details)
Jeep Avenger: small front-wheel drive electric SUV to quirkily bring full electrification to off-roader brand (confirmed)
Lexus LBX hybrid: electrified three-cylinder SUV will be frugal yet packs surprisingly premium cabin (overseas first drive review / Australian specs)
Mercedes-AMG GT: beautiful new AMG super-coupe is fixed-roof counterpart to the impressive new SL (details)
Mini Cooper: Chinese-built (Oxford comes online 2026), the new Cooper EV promises major range improvements (revealed)
Mini Countryman: electric and petrol options for Mini’s pumped-up crossover in Q3. PHEV is dead (pricing)
Polestar 4: avantgarde coupe-SUV eschews rear window while delivering sharp-ish pricing from Q3 (pricing)

2024 Mini Countryman side angle driving on road 2 — The not-so-small Mini Countryman is set to gain EV variants this year

Skoda Enyaq: well-received in Europe, the Enyaq is an electric alternative to the Kodiaq (release date)
Skoda Kamiq facelift: our top small SUV of 2023 to undergo a slim nip and tuck in Q3 (previewed)
Subaru BRZ & Toyota GR86 safety update: manual transmission models to get AEB for the first time. Staggering it’s taken so long (details)
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: new J250 chassis fully embraces 90s-revival retro styling… and retains the diesel four (in person thoughts / revealed)
Volkswagen ID4: fully-electric Tiguan alternative finally arrives in Q3 in RWD or AWD formats… (confirmed)
Volkswagen ID5: …as does the subtly coupe-styled ID5, which uses the same internals with modestly better aero

Fourth quarter of 2024 (October to December)

Cadillac Lyriq: designed for right-hand drive, this American luxury EV will be sold in “exclusive” volumes at first (confirmed)
Ford F-150 facelift: an even beefier front end is among other aesthetic changes that will eventually filter to Australia’s RHD subassembly

The cheerful Volkswagen ID Buzz EV should hit before the end of the year

Ford Puma EV: sweet-steering small Ford crossover to go fully electric at the end of the year (confirmed)
Mercedes-AMG GLC: second-gen GLC scores highly-strung plug-in hybrid four-pot in Q4 (confirmed)
MG Cyberster: scissor doors an tacky flourish for otherwise impressive-sounding electric convertible (confirmed)
Volkswagen ID Buzz and ID Buzz Cargo: cool modern-day Kombi recreation to give families an electric SUV alternative, but at a price (overseas first drive review / LWB also confirmed)
Volkswagen T-Cross facelift: pint-sized VW crossover scores updated visuals and more pleasant materials (confirmed)

Sometime in 2024

Alfa Romeo Milano reveal: Q1 reveal for small electric and hybrid SUV shares Jeep Avenger underpinnings
Audi Q3 reveal: most successful Audi model in Australia to be fully renewed, and we might see it this year
Audi Q5 reveal: third-gen luxury SUV might be sighted before the end of 2024

Audi Q6 E-tron front 3/4 — The Audi Q6 will usher in a new platform developed with Porsche

Audi Q6 E-tron reveal: sharing its chassis with the electric Porsche Macan, the Q6 will drop all camo in Q1
Audi Q7 facelift #2: popular family SUV to get its second facelift to grant a newer lease on life
BMW M5 and M5 Touring: near-certainty that rapid plug-in hybrid V8 will come to Australia in both sedan and wagon forms
BMW X3 reveal: next-gen X3 will return with petrol and hybrid power, plus a fully-electric variant is reprised
BYD midsize SUV: Australia will finally get a larger BYD crossover – but the model and 2024 reveal month aren’t known
BYD ute model: PHEV petrol-electric engine for BYD’s first attempt at the critical pick-up segment in Australia
Cupra Leon ST wagon: swift Spanish wagon with petrol or hybrid power being studied closely for 2024 drop (overseas first drive review)
Cupra Born, Formentor & Leon facelifts: unusually, Cupra previewed these 2024 or 2025 facelifts in 2022… they haven’t been seen again

2024 BYD ute patent image front 3/4 — EV disruptor BYD is set to introduce a ute…with plug-in hybrid power

Genesis GV90 reveal: look for a super-luxury flagship SUV for the Genesis brand to be seen for the first time
GWM Cannon Shanhai: larger and more luxe variation on the cheap (but half-decent) GWM Ute (spotted at the Chasing Cars office)
Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift: hard to believe it’s already time for a visual update to the well-liked shape of this EV
Hyundai Casper EV reveal: cheap first-car EV to be seen in 2024, under consideration for Australia
Jeep Recon: midsize Jeep EV to have more off-roading ability than the Avenger
Kia EV3: look for Q3 reveal of smallest electric Kia SUV yet – but there could be an even more compact model later
Kia EV5: more affordable Chinese-made Korean EV set to take on Tesla Model Y with LFP batteries (confirmed)
Maserati Grecale Folgore EV: fully electric SUV sets stage for charged-up Macan/Grecale rivalry

GWM Shanhai Cannon spotted near CC headquarters front 3/4 — Meanwhile, GWM’s Shanhai mule parked outside our office…

Mazda CX-80: three-row narrow-body iteration of the CX-60 has been confirmed, but arrival date is hazy
Mazda CX-90 PHEV: when will the plug-in version join the petrol and diesel? Mazda can’t say yet (petrol review)
Mercedes EQC SUV: fully-electric midsize luxury SUV to be reprised and revealed in 2024
Mercedes EQG: electric G-Wagen has been teased extensively and we’ll soon see the final product (timing confirmed)
MG5 safety upgrade: an abysmal zero-star ANCAP result saw MG commit to improving the MG5’s crashworthiness in 2024. Let’s see
MG HS: facelifted version of MG’s midsize SUV is on its way to Australia at some point
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport reveal: it’s possible we will see wagon iteration of new Triton drop covers in 2024 (renders / explainer)
Nissan Ariya: is 2024 the year of the Ariya EV? It seems likely, finally… (first drive review / confirmed)

Electric power will take the G-Wagen’s capabilities to new heights

Nissan Z Nismo: spiciest version of the new-gen Z is automatic only, 100 examples only (pricing and availability)
Peugeot e-2008 facelift: amazingly, the e-2008 launched in Australia in outdated pre-facelift form. That might be corrected this year (confirmed)
Peugeot e-308: amazing efficiency claims for Peugeot’s new 308 EV…there’s even a wagon version we want for Australia (under evaluation for Australia)
Peugeot 508 facelift: Pug’s slick large sedan and wagon might go PHEV only with subtle restyle
Porsche Macan EV reveal: long-awaited electric follow-up to the benchmark sports SUV should be seen in 2024 (details)
Ssangyong Torres: ruggedly-styled Korean SUV to bring petrol and electric variants, eventually (release details)
Subaru Outback Wilderness: higher-riding and more capable version of Subaru’s Outback is on its way to Australia (confirmed)
Suzuki Fronx: small, affordable SUV from Suzuki will replace Baleno sometime in 2024 (confirmed)

Subaru Outback Wilderness 2022-4 — Subaru will add ruggedness to the Outback with a new Wilderness trim

Toyota BZ3X: compact SUV slots under BZ4X and we’ll likely see it this year, but it predates Toyota’s 2026 EV platform
Volvo EX60: crucial midsize Volvo electric SUV is nearly complete – so we may see it for the first time this year

Very late 2024, but more likely in 2025

Cupra Tavascan: we might drive the Tavascan in 2024 but the fully-electric Curpa SUV will land in Australia in 2025
Peugeot e-3008: all-new 3008 punches towards high EV efficiency with new Stellantis platform (confirmed)
Toyota RAV4 reveal: covers might be pulled off sixth-gen RAV4 this year, but more likely early next
Volkswagen Tiguan: we’ll see much more of the new Tiguan this year but it’s likely to land in Australia first thing in 2025 (explainer)

New SUVs coming out in 2024

In 2024, Chasing Cars is expecting a staggering NINETY new SUV models, facelifts or big updates to launch in Australia, indicating just how strong the SUV market is compared to traditional cars. In 2023, SUVs accounted for nearly 60 percent of all new vehicles sold.

The new Toyota Prado is a retro-tastic shake-up

Model	What’s changed?	Release date
BMW iX1 sDrive20	New variant	Jan-Mar 2024
BMW X2 and iX2	New generation	Jan-Mar 2024
GWM Tank 500	New model	Jan-Mar 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N	New variant	Jan-Mar 2024
Jeep Wrangler	Facelift	Jan-Mar 2024
Kia Sorento	Facelift	Jan-Mar 2024
Kia Sportage	Hybrid added	Jan-Mar 2024
Peugeot 408	New model	Jan-Mar 2024
Range Rover SV	New variant	Jan-Mar 2024
Range Rover Sport SVR	New variant	Jan-Mar 2024
Range Rover Evoque	Update	Jan-Mar 2024
Renault Megane E-Tech	New model	Jan-Mar 2024
Subaru Solterra	New model	Jan-Mar 2024
Subaru Forester	New generation	Jan-Mar 2024
Toyota BZ4X	New model	Jan-Mar 2024
Toyota C-HR	New generation	Jan-Mar 2024
Volkswagen Touareg	Facelift	Jan-Mar 2024
Volvo EX30	New model	Jan-Mar 2024
Audi Q4 E-tron	New model	Apr-Jun 2024
Audi Q8 E-tron 50	New variant	Apr-Jun 2024
Audi SQ8 E-tron	New variant	Apr-Jun 2024
Chery Omoda 5 EV	EV added	Apr-Jun 2024
Genesis GV80	Facelift	Apr-Jun 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 7	New model	Apr-Jun 2024
Hyundai Santa Fe	New generation	Apr-Jun 2024
Kia EV6	Facelift	Apr-Jun 2024
Isuzu MU-X	Update	Apr-Jun 2024
Lexus GX	New model	Apr-Jun 2024
Lotus Eletre	New model	Apr-Jun 2024
Polestar 3	New model	Apr-Jun 2024
Volkswagen Touareg R	New variant	Apr-Jun 2024
Volvo EX90	New model	Apr-Jun 2024
Chery Tiggo Pro 8	New model	Jul-Sep 2024
Hyundai Tucson	Facelift	Jul-Sep 2024
Hyundai Tucson	Hybrid added	Jul-Sep 2024
Jeep Avenger	New model	Jul-Sep 2024
Lexus LBX	New model	Jul-Sep 2024
Mini Countryman	New generation	Jul-Sep 2024
Polestar 4	New model	Jul-Sep 2024
Skoda Enyaq	New model	Jul-Sep 2024
Skoda Kamiq	Facelift	Jul-Sep 2024
Toyota Prado	New generation	Jul-Sep 2024
Volkswagen ID4	New model	Jul-Sep 2024
Volkswagen ID5	New model	Jul-Sep 2024
Cadillac Lyriq	New model	Oct-Dec 2024
Ford Puma EV	EV added	Oct-Dec 2024
Mercedes-AMG GLC43	New variant	Oct-Dec 2024
Mercedes-AMG GLC63	New variant	Oct-Dec 2024
Volkswagen T-Cross	Facelift	Oct-Dec 2024
Audi Q5	New-gen reveal	In 2024
Audi Q7	Facelift	In 2024
BMW X3	New-gen reveal	In 2024
BYD midsize SUV	New model	In 2024
Cupra Formentor	Facelift reveal	In 2024
Genesis GV90	Reveal	In 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 5	Facelift reveal	In 2024
Hyundai Casper EV	Reveal	In 2024
Jeep Recon	Reveal	In 2024
Kia EV5	New model	In 2024
Maserati Grecale Folgore	EV added	In 2024
Mazda CX-70	Reveal	In 2024
Mazda CX-80	New model	In 2024
Mazda CX-90	PHEV added	In 2024
Mercedes-Benz EQC	New generation	In 2024
Mercedes-Benz EQG	New model	In 2024
MG HS	Facelift	In 2024
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport	Reveal	In 2024
Nissan Ariya	New model	In 2024
Peugeot e-2008	Facelift	In 2024
Porsche Macan EV	Reveal	In 2024
Ssangyong Torres	New model	In 2024
Suzuki Fronx	New model	In 2024
Toyota BZ3X	Reveal	In 2024
Volvo EX60	Reveal	In 2024
Cupra Tavascan	New model	2025
Peugeot e-3008	New generation	2025
Toyota RAV4	New generation	2025
Volkswagen Tiguan	New generation	2025

New utes coming out in 2024

Utes and pick-ups have very long development cycles, so they are refreshed less often when compared with SUVs or regular cars. As a result, we’re only expecting about 10 utes to undergo updates this year that you need to know about.

Isuzu D-Max V-Cross 2024 front — The Isuzu D-Max will get a light facelift and some new tech in 2024

Model	What’s changed?	Release date
Jeep Gladiator	Facelift	Jan-Mar 2024
Mitsubishi Triton	New generation	Jan-Mar 2024
Toyota Tundra	New model	Jan-Mar 2024
Isuzu D-Max	Update	Apr-Jun 2024
Toyota Hilux 48-volt	Mild hybrid added	Apr-Jun 2024
Ford F-150	Facelift	Oct-Dec 2024
BYD ute model	Reveal	In 2024
GWM Cannon Shanhai	New model	In 2024
Ford Ranger PHEV	PHEV added	Early 2025
Volkswagen E-Amarok	EV added	2025

New EVs coming out in 2024

In a sure sign of the growth of demand for EVs in Australia, about 50 new electric models will launch or be updated significantly in 2024. The new EVs you need to know about range from sedans, to sports cars, to four-wheel drives.

2024 Volkswagen ID4 front 3/4 charging — The cavalry will finally arrive for Volkswagen with a cache of new EVs

Model	Segment	Release date
Abarth 500e	Hot hatch	Jan-Mar 2024
BMW iX1 sDrive20	Small SUV	Jan-Mar 2024
BMW iX2	Small SUV	Jan-Mar 2024
BYD Dolphin Sport	Hot hatch	Jan-Mar 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N	Sports SUV	Jan-Mar 2024
Peugeot e-208	Small car	Jan-Mar 2024
Renault Megane E-Tech	Small SUV	Jan-Mar 2024
Subaru Solterra	Midsize SUV	Jan-Mar 2024
Toyota BZ4X	Midsize SUV	Jan-Mar 2024
Volvo EX30	Small SUV	Jan-Mar 2024
Audi Q4 E-tron	Midsize SUV	Apr-Jun 2024
Audi Q8 E-tron 50	Large SUV	Apr-Jun 2024
Audi SQ8 E-tron	Sports SUV	Apr-Jun 2024
Chery Omoda 5 EV	Small SUV	Apr-Jun 2024
Kia EV6 facelift	Midsize SUV	Apr-Jun 2024
Lotus Eletre	Sports SUV	Apr-Jun 2024
Polestar 3	Large SUV	Apr-Jun 2024
Volvo EX90	Large SUV	Apr-Jun 2024
Genesis G80 EV facelift	Large car	Jul-Sep 2024
Mini Cooper E	Small car	Jul-Sep 2024
Mini Countryman E	Small SUV	Jul-Sep 2024
Polestar 4	Midsize SUV	Jul-Sep 2024
Skoda Enyaq	Midsize SUV	Jul-Sep 2024
Volkswagen ID4	Midsize SUV	Jul-Sep 2024
Volkswagen ID5	Midsize SUV	Jul-Sep 2024
Cadillac Lyriq	Large SUV	Oct-Dec 2024
Ford Puma EV	Small SUV	Oct-Dec 2024
MG Cyberster	Convertible	Oct-Dec 2024
Volkswagen ID Buzz	Passenger van	Oct-Dec 2024
Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo	Commercial van	Oct-Dec 2024
BYD midsize SUV	Midsize SUV	In 2024
Cupra Born facelift	Hot hatch	In 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift	Midsize SUV	In 2024
Hyundai Casper	Small SUV	In 2024
Jeep Recon	Midsize SUV	In 2024
Kia EV5	Midsize SUV	In 2024
Maserati Grecale Folgore	Sports SUV	In 2024
Mercedes-Benz EQC	Midsize SUV	In 2024
Mercedes-Benz EQG	4WD	In 2024
Nissan Ariya	Midsize SUV	In 2024
Peugeot e-2008 facelift	Small SUV	In 2024
Peugeot e-308	Small car	In 2024
Porsche Macan EV	Sports SUV	In 2024
Tesla Model Y facelift	Midsize SUV	In 2024
Toyota BZ3X	Small SUV	In 2024
Volvo EX60	Midsize SUV	In 2024
Cupra Tavascan	Midsize SUV	In 2025
Peugeot e-3008	Midsize SUV	In 2025

New hybrids coming out in 2024

The market for new hybrids – dominated for so long by Toyota in Australia – will open up a little more in 2024 with new entrants from other manufacturers. However, the number of new hybrids pales in comparison to the number of new full EVs.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 driving highway 2 — The striking new Hyundai Santa Fe prioritises its hybrid powertrain

Model	Segment	Hybrid type	Release date
GWM Tank 500	4WD	HEV	Jan-Mar 2024
Hyundai i30 sedan	Small car	HEV	Jan-Mar 2024
Kia Sorento facelift	Large SUV	HEV	Jan-Mar 2024
Kia Sorento facelift	Large SUV	PHEV	Jan-Mar 2024
Kia Sportage	Midsize SUV	HEV	Jan-Mar 2024
Mercedes-AMG C63	Sports sedan	PHEV	Jan-Mar 2024
Subaru Forester	Midsize SUV	HEV	Jan-Mar 2024
Toyota C-HR	Small SUV	HEV	Jan-Mar 2024
Toyota Tundra	Large ute	HEV	Jan-Mar 2024
Hyundai Santa Fe	Large SUV	HEV	Apr-Jun 2024
Toyota Hilux 48-volt	Ute	MHEV	Apr-Jun 2024
Volkswagen Touareg R	Sports SUV	PHEV	Apr-Jun 2024
Hyundai Tucson	Midsize SUV	HEV	Jul-Sep 2024
Lexus LBX	Small SUV	HEV	Jul-Sep 2024
Mercedes-AMG GLC63	Sports SUV	PHEV	Oct-Dec 2024
BYD ute model	Ute	PHEV	In 2024
Cupra Leon SW VZe	Sports car	PHEV	In 2024
GWM Shanhai Cannon	Ute	HEV	In 2024
Mazda CX-80	Large SUV	PHEV	In 2024
Mazda CX-90	Large SUV	PHEV	In 2024
MG HS facelift	Midsize SUV	PHEV	In 2024
Peugeot 508 facelift	Large car	PHEV	In 2024
Toyota Corolla	Small car	HEV	In 2025
Toyota RAV4	Midsize car	HEV	In 2025

New small cars & hatchbacks coming in 2024

There is still some choice if you don’t want an SUV – Chasing Cars is expecting somewhere between 15 and 20 small cars and hatchbacks to be launched in Australia in 2024, or at least to undergo significant changes.

2024 Kia Picanto GT-Line rear 3/4 — The upgraded Picanto will still be one of Australia’s best-value cars

Model	What’s changed?	Release date
Abarth 500e	New model	Jan-Mar 2024
BYD Dolphin Sport	New variant	Jan-Mar 2024
Hyundai i30 sedan hybrid	Hybrid added	Jan-Mar 2024
Kia Picanto	Facelift	Jan-Mar 2024
Mazda MX-5	Facelift	Jan-Mar 2024
Peugeot e-208	New model	Jan-Mar 2024
Subaru Impreza	New generation	Jan-Mar 2024
MG3	Facelift	Apr-Jun 2024
Skoda Scala	Facelift	Apr-Jun 2024
Suzuki Swift	New generation	Apr-Jun 2024
Hyundai i30 hatch	Update	Jul-Sep 2024
Hyundai i30 N	Facelift	Jul-Sep 2024
Lexus LBX	New model	Jul-Sep 2024
Mini Cooper	New generation	Jul-Sep 2024
Cupra Leon	Facelift	In 2024
Hyundai Casper EV	New model	In 2024
Peugeot e-308	New model	In 2024
Suzuki Fronx	New model	In 2024

New performance cars coming in 2024

The market for sports cars and sports SUVs remains relatively rich in Australia – we are one of the world’s top performance vehicle-loving nations by sales volume. Whether you’re after a petrol, electric or hybrid sporty car, a number are on their way.

The new C63 swaps a traditional V8 for plug-in power. Will it work out?

Model	Segment	Fuel	Release date
Abarth 500e	Hot hatch	Electric	Jan-Mar 2024
BMW X2 M35i	Sports SUV	Petrol	Jan-Mar 2024
BYD Dolphin Sport	Hot hatch	Electric	Jan-Mar 2024
Ford Mustang	Muscle car	Petrol	Jan-Mar 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N	Sports SUV	Electric	Jan-Mar 2024
Mazda MX-5	Lightweight	Electric	Jan-Mar 2024
Mercedes-AMG C63	Sports sedan	Plug-in hybrid	Jan-Mar 2024
Range Rover SV	Sports SUV	Petrol	Jan-Mar 2024
Range Rover Sport SVR	Sports SUV	Petrol	Jan-Mar 2024
Audi SQ8 E-tron	Sports SUV	Electric	Apr-Jun 2024
Kia EV6 GT facelift	Sports SUV	Electric	Apr-Jun 2024
Lotus Eletre	Sports SUV	Electric	Apr-Jun 2024
Polestar 3 Performance	Sports SUV	Electric	Apr-Jun 2024
Volkswagen Touareg R	Sports SUV	Plug-in hybrid	Apr-Jun 2024
Hyundai i30 N facelift	Hot hatch	Petrol	Jul-Sep 2024
Mercedes-AMG GT	Muscle car	Petrol	Jul-Sep 2024
Mini Cooper SE	Hot hatch	Electric	Jul-Sep 2024
Polestar 4 Performance	Sports SUV	Electric	Jul-Sep 2024
Mercedes-AMG GLC43	Sports SUV	Petrol	Oct-Dec 2024
Mercedes-AMG GLC63	Sports SUV	Plug-in hybrid	Oct-Dec 2024
MG Cyberster	Convertible	Electric	Oct-Dec 2024
Cupra Leon SW	Fast estate	Petrol or PHEV	In 2024
Maserati Grecale Folgore	Sports SUV	Electric	In 2024
Nissan Z Nismo	Coupe	Petrol	In 2024
Porsche Macan EV	Sports SUV	Electric	In 2024