MG MOTOR’S new gen’ ZS small SUV arrives in FWD Hybrid+ form first with petrol versions down the track. With hybrid powertrain availability, the new model is expected to build on its segment-leading position depending on price and specification.

MG’S long-awaited Cyberster two-seater electric sports car has finally made it Down Under initially in all-wheel drive form potentially with rear-drive and coupe versions later on. Funky stuff includes scissor doors and a dual motor powertrain with 375kW/725Nm fed by a 77kWh battery.

Mazda CX-80 is available across four trim levels and three electrified driveline options to fill a gap vacated by the CX-8 and CX-9. The CX-80 fills the same role as a longer version of the CX-60 with the same trio of powertrain options offered on the CX-60, in petrol, diesel, and PHEV.

MAZDA’s SUV range grows again with the Australian introduction of the CX-70, slotting into the new large SUV group as its flagship. The five-seater is available in GT and top-shelf Azami grades only, with petrol and diesel engines available in both trims, along with all-wheel drive as standard.

A (new gen’) LandCruiser Prado-based off-roader, the GX550, will be the ninth all-new, or new-generation, Lexus to be launched Down Under in just over two and a half years. Three available grades all powered by the same 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine.

Leapmotor debuts here this month with the five seat 160kW/320Nm C10 electric medium SUV priced to challenge BEVs, hybrids and ICE models alike in two single-motor, RWD variants. Sharp pricing could make it popular for the Stellantis-distributed Chinese brand.

Kia’s BEVification continues following the arrival of the fully-electric EV5 medium SUV imported from China and available in four variants with single and dual-motor powertrains. Crammed with ADAS and other tech and yet another Tesla Model Y competitor.

The most popular Genesis in Australia, the GV70 medium-size SUV, has undergone extensive revisions with improved safety, comfort and convenience features. Three grades available and a choice of a 2.5-litre turbo four cylinder or 3.5-litre V6 petrol turbo engine.

The local importer has revealed two variants of its G6 will be offered here, Standard and Long range both with rear-wheel drive. Both run 800V electrical architecture offering 190kW/440Nm and 210kW/440Nm respectively and up to a claimed 570km range.