Mercedes-AMG's performance high-riding coupe, the GLE63 S, has finally arrived Down Under armed with a 450kW/850Nm twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8.

Mazda has facelifted its CX-3 small SUV for 2021 as well as upped the safety credetials and standard equipment lists with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now standard across the range.

Mercedes-AMG has lobbed its flaghsip super-sedans Down Under in the form of the 450kW/850Nm, V8-powered E63 S and six-cylinder hybrid E53, good for 320kW/530Nm.

Mercedes-AMG's compact performance portfolio is now complete following this month's arrival of the rabid GLA45 S; a small SUV packing 310kW of power and 500Nm of torque.

The CX-9 Azami LE is Mazda’s new flagship for 2021 with the top-spec large SUV actually losing a seat to now be a six-seater while the rest of the range scores an updated infotainment system and paddle shifters.

Mazda has added some extra dynamism to its iconic MX-5 range with the new GT RS twins featuring Bilstein suspension and Brembo brakes while wireless Apple CarPlay has been added the rest of the range.

Kia has launched its new-generation Carnival people carrier, a vehicle it now classes as a ’GUV’ (grand utility vehicle) with the range opening from $46,880 plus on-roads for the petrol-powered S.