The first imported Commodore since the nameplate was launched in 1978 will be released in February, available in front- and all-wheel-drive and sporting three powertrain options. The ZB Commodore will start at $33,690 for the entry-level LT 2.0-litre petrol, jumping up to $55,990 for the range-topping VXR V6 variant.

Mahindra will replace its diesel-powered XUV500 with a petrol version as the entry-level model in the range. Pricing will start at $25,990 driveaway, making it the cheapest seven-seat mid-size SUV on the Australian market.

The new Cerato sedan shares the same basic underpinnings with the outgoing model, but gets updated styling inspired by the Stinger.

BMW will launch its Audi Q2-rivalling X2 small crossover in March, which will be joined in the coming months by a front-drive petrol 18i variant and an all-paw diesel 20d range-topper.

The updated version of Infiniti’s Nissan Patrol-based QX80 upper large SUV lands in Australia in the first half of 2018, with the polarising front end receiving a major makeover to help it take on the likes of the Lexus LX570.