Revealed at Detroit 04 and similar to the vehicle Nissan Oz hopes will go on sale here around mid-2005, the redesigned Pathfinder will grow to include seven seats, independent suspension all round, a choice of a 4.0-litre petrol or 2.5-litre diesel power and a new AWD system. Priced from around $40,000.

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BMW's next-gen E90 3 Series sedan has surfaced and will go on sale here in mid-2005 featuring a longer wheelbase, larger interior, X3-style lighting and 5 Series gadgets such as electrohydraulic braking and active steering. Expect all-new 2.5 and 3.0-litre sixes and an updated 2.0 four for the 320i entry model.

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Based on the Hyundai Tiburon coupe, this prototype adds an electric glass-roof developed by Karmann that transforms itself from cabriolet to targa and then to a coupe. Hyundai says public response will determine if the vehicle is produced, but word is a Tiburon convertible could be on sale here in 2005.

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Peugeot will release what will be the smallest Pug ever sold in Australia when the successor to Europe's 106, the three-door 107 hatch, goes on sale here in 2005. Expected to closely resemble Peugeot's Sesame concept car, 107 will feature twin sliding doors, but not the show car's power-operated items.

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