Chinese brand Forthing makes landfall with the Taikon 5 medium segment SUV offered as a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or range-extender electric vehicle (REV) in two grades apiece. Forthing, imported by the Ateco Group, is part of the Dongfeng automotive conglomeration.

Suzuki has set loose the Jimny Rhino Down Under, a special edition variant offered in five-door (XL) configuration in manual and automatic guise with flash paintwork, 15-inch alloys, silver side skirts, heritage grille, badging, and mudflaps. Mechanically identical to donor vehicle.

Highly specified single grade Uncharted features a 14.0-inch central infotainment touchscreen, a 7.0-inch digital instrument panel, 360-degree camera system, native sat nav, and wireless smart phone connectivity. Power is from a dual-motor AWD electric driveline with 252kW.

The Symbioz compact SUV introduces Renault’s first full-hybrid model locally and offers buyers a choice of MHEV or HEV powertrains. It enters one of Australia’s most competitive new-car segments and forms part of the brand’s broader product renewal strategy.

Polestar 4 coupe-SUV scores upgraded driving dynamics via chassis revisions targeting improved ride comfort and steering precision accompanied by further reductions to the vehicle’s environmental footprint. Revised option packs, some price reductions.

Ram Trucks Australia has introduced a new entry-level Express Black Edition to its 1500 line-up, dropping the price of admission to its full-size US pickup by more than $30,000 and undercutting rivals from Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota. Pricing starts at $109,950 + ORC.

Changes announced to Countryman C and S ALL4 for 2026 include the adoption of 48-volt mild hybrid (MHEV) technology to improve output – and efficiency. Battery electric variants offer greater efficiency and an improved driving range. Modest price rises accompany the changes.

MG Motor has launched its new MG S6 EV medium segment electric SUV in Australia, the brand’s third all-electric launch in Australia this year expanding the Chinese brand’s rapidly growing EV portfolio to seven models locally.

Third-generation CX-5 medium segment SUV arrives in petrol-only for the moment. Power comes from slightly detuned 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 2.0-litre and turbocharged 2.5-litre engines dropped. Improved standard inclusions are offered for a modest price impost.

The C10 Design Long-Range is an addition to the battery electric SUV range with significant upgrades in performance, efficiency, and charging capability fed from a larger 81.9kWh battery and advanced 800V electrical architecture. Driving range is a claimed at 510km.

B10 hybrid joins line-up with 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid powertrain in two trim grades. Claimed driving range of up to 900km with power drawn from an 18.8kWh LFP battery offering up to 84km of all electric driving. ICE motor acts as generator for rear wheel electric drive.

LDV’s mid-size electric van expands the brand’s line-up to three models with the newcomer available in SWB low-roof, LWB low-roof, and LWB high-roof. Payloads are from 1200kg in the SWB to 1265kg for both LWB variants, GVMs are 3050kg and 3195kg respectively.

HONDA has expanded its HR-V line-up with a new hybrid flagship, introducing the sportier e:HEV RS variant which becomes the fourth member of the compact SUV range and the third variant to feature Honda’s e:HEV hybrid powertrain.

Toyota has officially entered Australia’s plug-in hybrid passenger vehicle market with the arrival of the long-awaited RAV4 PHEV, introducing the brand’s first publicly available plug-in hybrid model and its most powerful RAV4 ever. Three variants, FWD and AWD available.