This is your definitive list of all the new cars expected to arrive in 2023.
With the turmoil of 2022 – semiconductor chip shortages, high fuel prices, supply issues and rising costs – now mostly behind us, attention has turned to the latest vehicles to be launched in Australia .
Last year was a big year in Australia, with a new metal, be it electric, petrol, diesel or hybrid, finally hitting the local market.
Highlights included the new Ford Ranger, two new electric SUVs, the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3, which have stormed the sales charts, and the Chevrolet Corvette sports car.
However, the above issues will remain an issue in 2023, with many vehicle launches still delayed in Australia, while we are set to witness a significant increase in the number of electrified vehicles sold locally.
With that in mind, if you’re struggling to keep up with all the vehicles hitting Australia and when, our New Car Calendar 2023 has got you covered. We want to keep this list updated on a regular basis.
NOTE: A quarter refers to a period of three months of the year (ie January to March).
New car calendar 2023
UPDATE: April 2023
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And what about…
New cars First quarter
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New Cars Second Quarter
Still to come
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New Cars Third Quarter
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New Cars Fourth quarter
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New Cars Second Half
While these vehicles have been confirmed for a local launch in late 2023, an exact timeframe has yet to be set.
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New cars will arrive beyond 2023
- Audi A5 (spy)– The next generation ‘B9’ range will reduce internal combustion power for the mid-size, now badged A5
- Audi A6 E-Tron (Sportback and Avant concepts) – The EPI-based electric A6 is expected to sit alongside an updated version of the current internal combustion model
- Audi Q4 E-Tron (revealed) – No official Australian confirmation yet
- Audi Q6 E-Tron – Audi’s electric SUV to be launched in 2023, based on the same EPI platform as the next-generation electric Porsche Macan
- BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid (details) – The electrified PHEV range will go on sale worldwide during 2023
- BMW i7 M70 (initial specifications) – More information on the flagship electric performance product expected in the coming months
- Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Hybrid (Revealed) – Electrified ‘Vette confirmed for Australia, due here in 2024
- Chevrolet Silverado EV (revealed) – has not yet been confirmed by GMSV; not expected until at least 2024
- Cupra Terramar (unveiled) – 2024
- Cupra Tavascan (revealed) – 2024
- Cupra UrbanRebel (concept revealed) – 2025
- Range derived from Renault’s Dacia (coming to Australia) – Rebranded and “surprisingly affordable” budget vehicles to go on sale in 2025
- Ford E-Transit Custom (revealed) – Electric van confirmed for 2024 launch in Australia
- Ford Escape facelift (revealed for US) – Unclear local plans
- Ford Ranger Hybrid (details)
- Genesis G70 second facelift (rumored)
- GWM Tank 500 (introduced) – Chinese Toyota LandCruiser Prado rival under consideration for Australia
- I’m sorry (née Big Dog) – still to be confirmed, but possible for Australia
- Honda Accord (challenged) – Next-generation mid-size sedan expected in the next 18 months
- Hyundai Casper (revealed, not for Australia) – The India- and Korea-focused Kia Picanto rival won’t come in petrol guise, although a 2023 electric version is rumored to make the trip to Australia
- Hyundai Ioniq 7 – Large electric SUV, previewed by the Seven concept, which is expected to debut in 2023
- JAC T9 electric (confirmed) – second quarter of 2024
- Jeep Wagoneer S (confirmed) – Launching in Australia in 2024
- Jeep Recon (confirmed) – Launching in Australia in 2024
- Jeep Avenger (revealed) – currently unconfirmed for Australia
- Car rental of Kia Carnival – expected early 2024, possible hybrid
- Kia EV5 (Concept Revealed) – Smallest EV SUV possible for Australia
- Lotus Eletre (revealed) – The British brand’s electric crossover will arrive in Australia in 2024
- Mazda CX-20 – The possible replacement of the CX-3 could change to the brand’s latest SUV nomenclature
- Mazda CX-70 – US approach to five-seat RWD/AWD “Big Platform” wider SUV under study for Australia
- Mazda CX-80 (confirmed for Australia) – early 2024
- Mazda MX-30 R-EV range extender (revealed) – not yet confirmed for Australia
- Mercedes-Benz CLE – The new coupé and convertible are expected to merge the current two-door C-Class and E-Class lineups into one
- Mercedes-Benz EQG (concept presented) – The electric G-Class is still only a vision for the foreseeable future, despite the covers coming off the recent EQG concept
- Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV (concept revealed) – There will be tongue twisters when the production version of the Maybach EQS SUV is revealed, probably in 2023
- Mini Cooper (leaked)
- Mitsubishi ASX (Renault-based model revealed for Europe) – current model for military; The second generation model could be a Nissan Qashqai twin in Australia… if it’s ever built
- Mitsubishi Triton (shown) (XRT concept) – early 2024
- Nissan Ariya (revealed) – Electric SUV will arrive in Oz once demand from other markets has been met
- Polar star 3 (revealed) – Coming to Australia in the first quarter of 2024 from around $135,000
- Polestar 5 (challenged) – Production begins in 2023
- Polar star 6 (details) – O2 Concept confirmed for production and launch in Australia. The construction slot machines have already been sold
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Out of bounds for Australia
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Ford Bronco
- BMW Series 2 Active Tourer (revealed) – The next generation of people moving around Australia
- BMW 3.0 CSL (introduced) – only 50 to build, all left hand drive
- Cadillac range – still unlikely for Australia, despite recent introductions of local brands
- Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV – very unlikely for Australia
- Ford Bronco – after a long absence, the Bronco is back, battling the Jeep Wrangler, but not in Australia
- Ford Bronco Sport – despite being a Bronco friendlier to the Escape’s fundamentals, the Sport still doesn’t quite get there
- Ford Maverick – this car-based ute sits on the same platform as the Escape and Focus, but won’t be coming to Australia
- Ford Puma ST – Hot Puma still limited to Europe – and we’re green with envy
- Genesis G90 (introduced) – The next-generation luxury flagship will not come to Australia, as is the case with the current G90
- Honda Civic sedan (revealed) – the small car range will be strictly hatchback only for its eleventh generation
- Hyundai Bayon – the closest we’ll get to this lightweight SUV is the related i20 N, with the funky Bayon positioned as a European alternative to where we get the Aussies.
- Hyundai Santa Cruz – a Tucson with a ute tray might be just what the doctor ordered for Australia; but unfortunately the Santa Cruz was developed for the US market and is limited to that market
- Jeep Commander – Compass-based seven-seaters will be limited to South American markets only
- Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel and V8 gasoline – range will be limited to V6 gasoline and 4 cylinders. PHEV power for Australia (5.7-liter V8 now disabled in US short-wheelbase Grand Cherokee)
- Kia Telluride – We may have the closely related Hyundai Palisade, but the Telluride won’t make it here. U.S. production and Carnival can be blamed for that, according to local executives
- Mazda 3, CX-30 2.5 Turbo – Mazda Australia would love to bring these turbocharged siblings over here, but that’s compounded by production being restricted to Mexico, where the US left-hand drive variants are built.
- Mazda CX-50 (revealed; not 100% ruled out) – Loved the local arm, but the rugged Mazda 3-based mid-size SUV is still left-hand drive only
- Mercedes-AMG S 63 E-Performance (revealed) – It’s unlikely to make it to local shores, as the luxurious V12-powered S680 Maybach is a big seller in its S-Class lineup
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain (presented) – wagon option, including high-riding all-terrain, axed from the next-generation C-Class range
- Mercedes-Benz T-Class i EQT – fancier versions of the Citan, with internal combustion and electric power respectively, unlikely for Australia
- Nissan Juke Hybrid (revealed) – Small electrified SUV not for Australia
- Volkswagen ID.6 (first international drive) – Large seven-seater electric VW restricted to the Chinese market
- Volkswagen Taigo (revealed) – The T-Cross based coupe SUV is currently ruled out for Australia.
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Which car are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below!
