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Four-grade electric ASX range brings rear-drive, dual-motor AWD, 134kW charging to Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI Motors Australia has released further details of its incoming ASX VR-e battery-electric small SUV ahead of the model’s local showroom arrival late this year, confirming a four-grade line-up topped by a 342kW dual-motor GSR capable of reaching 100km/h in 3.9 seconds.

Four-grade electric ASX range brings rear-drive, dual-motor AWD, 134kW charging to Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI Motors Australia has released further details of its incoming ASX VR-e battery-electric small SUV ahead of the model’s local showroom arrival late this year, confirming a four-grade line-up topped by a 342kW dual-motor GSR capable of reaching 100km/h in 3.9 seconds.

New-gen Seltos lands this month with hybrid power, larger dimensions, flagship e-AWD KIA Australia has announced pricing for its all-new Seltos small SUV ahead of its arrival in local showrooms this month, with the second-generation range to open from $39,990 driveaway. Significantly, the new Seltos will be offered exclusively with hybrid power in Australia, all variants combining a 1.6-litre petrol-electric drivetrain with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.

ASTON MARTIN has unveiled the DBX GT, a more refined and luxury-focused interpretation of its DBX SUV that sits alongside the sportier DBX S while sharing the same V8 performance underneath. Where the DBX S leans into sporting aggression, the GT is pitched squarely at buyers after “assured elegance” instead. “DBX GT is aimed at customers who prefer assured elegance over sporting aggression and demand a higher degree of luxury,” said Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark.

Overview BYD has launched a new SUV pair in Australia, both of which are of major importance for the Chinese electrified vehicle brand: the Atto 2 DM-i – plug-in hybrid version of the small SUV model launched in Australia late last year – and the the Atto 3 EVO, the updated version of its electric mid-size SUV and its Australian debut model.

Fifth-gen Tucson confirmed for mid-2027 arrival as petrol-only variants get the chop HYUNDAI Australia will switch its popular Tucson medium SUV to an exclusively hybrid-powered line-up when the larger and comprehensively redesigned fifth-generation model arrives locally in mid-2027. The move will see conventional petrol power dropped from the Australian Tucson range, marking a significant change from the current model, which continues to offer both petrol and petrol-electric choices.

Chevrolet’s MY27 Corvette Z06 gets an upgraded interior, more tech, $36K price drop AUSTRALIAN pricing and specifications have been announced with the opening of order books for the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, which is now priced from $299,990 plus on-road costs, some $36,010 cheaper than before. The Z06 sits atop the Corvette line-up above the electrified E-Ray (from $292,990 + ORCs) and the Stingray models (from $193,990 + ORCs).

CHERY Australia has opened official reservations for its upcoming Stockman diesel hybrid ute, giving customers a chance to lock in their place ahead of the model's official on-sale date, with first deliveries confirmed for February 1, 2027. From October 1, 2026 until the Stockman officially goes on sale, anyone placing a reservation online will qualify for a pre-launch incentive package comprising a $2000 Bunnings gift card and three years/45,000km of complimentary scheduled servicing.

FREELANDER, the new premium SUV brand jointly developed by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, will launch in Australia and New Zealand in 2027, with the flagship Freelander 8 SUV as its first local model. The announcement came at the brand’s international launch at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi on September 29, with the UAE confirmed as Freelander’s first market outside China, where the brand launched on September 3.

Shrink-to-survive approach rejected as Nissan readies new models for Australia NISSAN Oceania managing director Steve Milette says the Japanese car-maker will not follow rivals that have responded to Australia’s crowded new-vehicle market by cutting sales ambitions and reducing dealer network coverage.