Porsche will lob the soft-top version of its all-new 911, priced from $255,100. The car features a trick magnesium-framed fabric roof that - for the first time in the model's long history - gives it the same roofline as the coupe.

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Benz's premium compact B-class will continue to have the tall layout of the existing car but is otherwise significantly changed. Efficient new four-cylinder engines and an all-new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions provide propulsion and the luxurious new interior promises S-class beating rear legroom thanks to a longer, wider body.

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The Indian designed and built XUV500 SUV could go head-to-head with the Chinese Great Wall X240 in terms of price but offers a third row of seats and plenty of high-tech and luxury features. Independent suspension tuned by Lotus and a 103kW/330Nm diesel engine further the Mahindra's cause as a serious contender in the marketplace.

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The next-generation Toyota Aurion will get a more upmarket interior and power and torque output from the 3.5-litre petrol V6 will remain at 200kW/336Nm. But a 50kg weight saving and improved engine efficiency will reduce fuel consumption to 9.3L/100km.

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Audi will facelift its A4 executive range in order to counter the launch of an all-new BMW 3 Series, bringing cosmetic redesigns both outside and in, as well as an efficient new 1.8-litre turbo engine option.

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The release of the EcoBoost turbo-four Falcon has been held back due to a bottleneck of projects, and will now be released in early-2012.

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Lexus will launch its BMW 5 Series-rivalling GS line-up in April 2012, with the 3.5-litre V6-powered GS350 and GS350 F Sport the first two variants to hit market.

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