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February 2012
Audi A5 – Revitalised coupe, cabriolet and Sportback Audis with new 1.8 TFSI engine
BMW 3 Series –BMW’s benchmark 3 Series enters its sixth generation
BMW M5 – New V8 BMW M5 Is claimed to do everything better than its V10 forebear
Ford Kuga – Ford expands its local range with Tiguan-Forester-ASX challenging compact five-cylinder SUV
Hyundai Veloster – Hyundai’s quirky three-door Veloster coupe offers DSG gearbox.
Kia Rio – New sedan and three-door versions of Kia Rio, with Optima-like styling
Mazda CX-5 – New, sub-CX-7 compact Mazda SUV arrives
MINI coupe and roadster – Super-funky MINI variants set to shake up the urban market
Porsche 998 911 -- Next-gen 911 gets its first Australian preview
Renault Master –- Capacious maxi-van gets a new engine, new interior and styling updates
Subaru Impreza – Fourth-generation Impreza gets more space, more efficient engine
Suzuki Swift Sport – Swifter Swift with 100kW on tap and revised suspension launches
Toyota Camry hybrid – New generation of locally built petrol-electric Camry follows conventional version

March 2012
Audi Q3 – Sub Q5 SUV based on Golf/Tiguan platform
Citroen DS4 – Golf-size crossover claims to combine elements of coupe and SUV
Skoda Yeti – Czech VW offshoot offers its version of the Tiguan

April 2012
Holden Colorado ute – New generation ute with stability control, six airbags in crew cab versions
Lexus GS – Toyota premium offshoot has a second crack at BMW 5 Series, Benz E-Class category
Mercedes-Benz B-Class – More conventional Benz small front-drive hatch arrives
Renault Fluence ZE – French car-maker plans to introduce all-electric version of its Fluence sedan
Toyota Aurion – New generation V6 version of Camry, with more comfort, and amenities

Q1 2012

BMW M6 cabrio – Soft-top version of M6 coupe with twin-turbo V8 expected early in 2012
Fiat Punto – Unavailable locally since mid 2010, Punto returns with upgrades, new automated manual transmission
Fiat Ritmo – Updated model with new twin-clutch auto/manual transmission follows brief cessation in Australia
Holden Barina sedan – Four-door version of new-generation Barina hatch launched in August
Hyundai i30 DSG – Korean car-maker to offer dual-clutch gearbox on i30 model
Toyota Prius – Facelifted Toyota hybrid is due in first quarter of 2012
Toyota Prius C – Toyota to introduce new light-class hybrid undercutting regular Corolla-size Prius
Volkswagen Amarok – Workhorse VW to gain single cab and auto/powertrain options
Volkswagen Beetle – Macho-look, next generation of Beetle reprise is due locally “some time” in 2012

Q2 2012

BMW 3 Series – Sixth generation of BMW’s top seller is due
BMW X5 – All-new large BMW “Sports Activity Vehicle” (SAV) is tipped for local launch
Holden compact SUV – Sub-Captiva SUV to compete in Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Dualis segment mooted for second quarter of 2012
Holden Epica substitute – Global GM mid-size car under development could replace ancient Holden Epica
Hyundai i45 – Hybrid version of mid-size Korean sedan due in 2012
Hyundai Santa Fe – New generation of Hyundai’s largest soft-roader is due
Hyundai Veloster turbo – Blown version of funky three-door Hyundai
Jeep Patriot -- US 4WD maker is expected to introduce a new diesel for its angular SUV
Kia Carnival -- Next generation of popular Korean MPV
Kia Picanto – Local importer is keen to get cheap light car into Australia. A business case only at present.
Kia Soul – Five-door funkyback gets a refresh as well as availability of new 100kW 1.6-litre engine
Mercedes-Benz B-Class -- Now Australia's entry Benz, the B-Class is in line for replacement
Mercedes-Benz SLK – All-new Benz sportster is on the way, with full range of direct injection engines auto-dimming glass roof
Nissan Dualis diesel – A Renault-sourced diesel is on the way for Nissan’s cute SUV
Nissan Tiida -- Spacious, practical but underrated small Nissan due for replacement – dubbed Pulsar?
SAAB 9-4X – Mid-size crossover SAAB is in line for local introduction
Subaru diesel auto – An auto transmission for popular Forester/Outback diesel said to be due in 2012
Subaru Liberty diesel – Liberty oiler to follow successful Outback and Forester diesels
Toyota Prius V – MPV-style hybrid is due in mid 2012

May 2012
Peugeot 4008 – Mitsubishi ASX-based SUV twins with Citroen C4 Aircross and is expected to offer diesel and petrol variants

July 2012
Nissan Leaf – All-electric Nissan due for Australian introduction

August 2012
Mitsubishi ASX – Facelift arrives for Mitsubishi’s sub-Outlander SUV

Q3 2012
Audi S6 – Blistering performance from 309kW twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8, zero to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds
Audi S7 – Five-door upmarket Audi gets 4.0 TFSI V8, 19-inch wheels and ceramic brakes
Mercedes-Benz SL – Next Benz high-end coupe will be lighter, bigger
Skoda MissionL – Volkswagen group not only has the Jetta - it will shortly have the Skoda MissionL sedan

Q4 2012
Audi A1 five-door – Family version of mini Audi to supplement three-door model
Audi S8 – Flagship Audi sedan gets 382kW 4.0 TFSI engine, massaging seats, 19-speaker audio
Honda Civic –Unknown whether we will get both hatch and sedan versions of new generation Civic
Mitsubishi Outlander – New mid-size SUV arrives, with a plug-in hybrid to follow

September 2012
Infiniti – Nissan owned luxury brand makes comeback with FX sports crossover, M series large luxury sedan and G series coupe and convertible

October 2012
Holden Colorado seven-seater – SUV wagon version of Holden Colorado, similar to Nissan Pathfinder/Mitsubishi Challenger
Holden Volt – Hybrid with a difference is electrically driven, with petrol engine charging the batteries
Kia Rio – Three-door hatch version will follow five and four-door models introduced earlier
Peugeot 208 – All-new, 207-replacing light hatch is claimed to bring back traditional Peugeot ride-handling

November 2012
Opel Corsa – Mini city car shares showroom space with larger Opels
Opel Astra hatch and wagon – Astra returns to Australia with new badges, hatch and wagon variants
Opel Insignia sedan – Mid-size Opel fleshes out German GM subsidiary’s local range
 
2013

H1 2013
Mercedes-Benz SLS Black Edition – Faster, more macho Gullwing Benz
Mitsubishi Colt/NGS -- Largely invisible light Mitsubishi to be replaced by a global small car
Mitsubishi Lancer – Small sedan and hatch due for replacement
Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in – Hybrid version of Mitsubishi mid size-SUV due to arrive

H2 2013
Ford Escape –Replacement for current Ford SUV could be based on new Kuga concept from Detroit 2011
Honda CR-V – Next generation Honda SUV arrives in Europe late in 2012. Australia expected to follow quickly
Land Rover Defender – Replacement mooted for ancient, iconic off-road workhorse
Mazda Mazda6 -- All-new platform and SKY direct-injected engines including a stonking diesel with six-speed auto
Mercedes-Benz A-Class – Next A-Class aims to challenge VW Golf, Audi A3, and is a possibility for Australia
SAAB 9-3 – Next-generation BMW 3 Series competitor is due in Australia some time in 2013
Renault Clio – All-new mini Renault due in Australia following international launch at Paris show
Volkswagen Up! – German importer to enter the $15,000 sub-light car segment with sub-Polo Up!
Volkswagen Up! EV – All-electric version of new micro VW

2014
H1 2014
BMW M3 – Next generation hot 3 Series is expected to reprise six-cylinder power
Mitsubishi Triton – Replacement for long-running light commercial is due

2015
Hyundai Genesis coupe – Next generation flagship Hyundai coupe is said to be Australia bound
Mercedes-Benz MLS – Or maybe MLC. BMW X6 style SUV-based “coupe” is expected during 2012

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 Powered By Motoring.com.au Published : Saturday, 1 January 2011
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