The Australian new-car market in 2026 will feature a major influx of models from both established manufacturers and emerging brands, with electric and hybrid vehicles leading the charge.
Production schedules remain subject to change, with shipping delays and last-minute adjustments common. The following list reflects confirmed timelines as of January 21, 2026, though updates may occur. Quarter references follow standard three-month periods: Q1 (January–March), Q2 (April–June), Q3 (July–September), and Q4 (October–December).
Luxury and Performance: High-End Arrivals in Early 2026
Aston Martin will introduce its DB12 60th Anniversary Volante and Vanquish 60th Anniversary Volante in Q1, alongside the DBX S and the new Valhalla. Ferrari’s 296 Speciale and Amalfi are scheduled for Q3, while Maserati’s GT2 Stradale and MCPura will debut in the first half of the year.
Porsche will roll out the Macan GTS in April and the 911 Turbo S in Q2, followed by the Cayenne Electric in Q3. BMW’s i4 facelift and iX3 50 xDrive will arrive in Q1, with the iX3 40 expected in early 2027. Mercedes-Benz will launch the Maybach SL in the first half, alongside hybrid and electric versions of the CLA and GLB in Q2.
Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Quadrifoglio Estrema will hit showrooms in February, with its Tonale facelift following in the second half. Audi’s Q7 TFSI and Q5 plug-in hybrid are set for Q1, while the Q3 will arrive in Q2. Cadillac’s Optiq and Vistiq will debut early in 2026, and Genesis’s GV60 Magma is expected later in the year.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Lead Growth
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids will dominate the lineup. BYD’s Sealion 5 and Seal 6 will arrive in early 2026, with the Shark 6 cab-chassis following shortly after.
Chinese brands are driving EV growth. GWM’s Tank 300 PHEV and Wey 80 will debut in Q1, while XPeng’s G6 facelift and X9 begin deliveries in Q2. Leapmotor’s B10 EV and B05 electric hatch will follow in Q1 and Q3, respectively. MG’s S6 electric SUV will arrive in the first half, and Denza’s B5 and B8 will launch in late January and February.
Hyundai’s Elexio will hit showrooms in Q1, with the Ioniq 6 N arriving mid-year. Kia’s EV6 facelift is already on sale, while the EV4 sedan and Sportage S Hybrid are imminent. Nissan’s Navara and Qashqai e-Power updates will debut in March, with the X-Trail facelift following in Q1. Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV facelift arrives in Q1, and its Triton accessory packs are now available.
Tesla’s Model Y minor update is already live, though the Cybertruck remains on the wishlist. Volvo’s XC90 Black Edition and XC40 Black Edition will arrive in Q2 and Q3, respectively, while Škoda’s Kodiaq PHEV and Superb PHEV launch in Q1. Subaru’s Outback deliveries begin in 2026, and Suzuki will update the Jimny and Vitara in Q1, with the eVitara electric SUV following in Q2.
Ford’s Ranger Super Duty and Everest MY26.5 update will arrive mid-year, while Ram’s 1500 and 2500 updates come in the second half. Chevrolet’s Corvette Stingray R debuts in January, with the Stingray E-Ray MY26 update expected later. Cupra’s Formentor facelift and Leon Ve hatch launch in Q1, with the Leon Sportstourer VZx arriving mid-year.
Peugeot’s 308 facelift will come in the first half, though its electric rollout remains paused. Renault’s Scenic E-Tech arrives in Q1, with the Master likely following. Polestar’s 5 debuts in Q2, and Zeekr’s G6 facelift begins deliveries in Q2, while the X9 follows in Q1. GWM’s Haval Jolion Max arrives in the second half, offering plug-in hybrid and electric options.
Toyota and Volkswagen Bring Iconic Updates
The HiLux WorkMate, SR, and SR5 are already in showrooms, with the SR extra-cab and Rugged X deliveries starting in early 2026. Volkswagen’s Touareg Wolfsburg Edition launches in March, and the Amarok MY26 lineup arrives later in the year.
Honda will update the CR-V, ZR-V, Prelude, and Super-One in the first half, while Mazda’s CX-6e electric SUV and CX-5 petrol arrive mid-year. Lexus’s RX450h+ Luxury PHEV is imminent, with the RZ facelift and LX700h hybrid following in Q1. Mini’s Cooper Paul Smith hatch and Convertible launch in Q1 and Q4, respectively.
New entrants include Deepal’s S05 and Avatr’s luxury offshoot, confirmed for the first half. Farizon will introduce the SV SWLB High Roof in Q1 and the V7E small van mid-year. Chery’s C5 Hybrid and ute arrive in 2026, with a car-derived “lifestyle” ute also in development. JAC’s Hunter PHEV and T9 Tradepro dual-cab debut in March or April.
KGM launches the Actyon Hybrid in the first half, with the Musso following mid-year. LDV updates the D90 and T60 in the second half, and Lepas’s L8 arrives mid-year. Mahindra’s Scorpio update is already available, with the XUV7XO expected in early 2027. McLaren’s W1 is slated for 2026, though Rolls-Royce has no confirmed models for the year.
Delays and Uncertainty for Some Brands
Jeep’s Wagoneer S timing remains unclear after a late-2026 expectation. Isuzu’s D-Max electric and next-gen D-Max are delayed, with the latter targeting 2028. Dongfeng Forthing and Firefly (from Nio) are seeking Australian distributors, potentially launching in 2026. Xiaomi remains on the horizon but is unlikely before 2027.
Land Rover and Ineos also have no new arrivals scheduled. The Kia EV9 GT and Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro could arrive later in the year, though timelines are uncertain. Nissan’s Patrol Y63 orders open in November 2026, with deliveries in early 2027.
Confirmed 2026 Model Rollouts by Brand and Segment
GWM will introduce the Tank 300 PHEV, Wey 80, and Haval Jolion Max in the first and second halves of 2026, alongside the Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha 3.0-litre diesel. LDV’s D90 and T60 updates are planned for the second half, though details remain pending.
