Volkswagen introduces its updated T-Cross this month the light-segment SUV scoring raft of equipment upgrades and freshened looks but with big price rises of up to $4000. The T-Cross is the recipient of an updated exterior design, dashboard, and the latest electronic safety systems.

Swift Hybrid city car arrives with aggressive drive-away pricing and in three variants. All feature a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol mild-hybrid driveline developing 61kW and 112Nm. Ultra efficient fuel consumption, five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission options available.

Polestar’s first SUV will arrive this month, the ‘3’ a mid-sized electric offering available initially with 360kW or 380kW Long Range Dual Motor drivelines, standard air suspension, panoramic glass roof, LED lighting inside and out, and 21-inch alloy wheels. RWD model to follow soon.

Featuring a new infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Hema Maps, the Patrol Warrior further gains wireless device charging, a camera-based rear-view mirror, centre console cool box, new-look alloy wheels, and revised dashboard styling.

Nissan has reintroduced two Pathfinder ST-L variants as the lower priced entry point to the range. Returning after a 14-month absence, the duo offer front- and all-wheel drive configurations, both supplied by Nissan’s faithful 3.5-litre V6 petrol with 202kW and 340Nm.

A mild update to Kia’s Stonic small SUV brings turbo-petrol power as standard across the range. The 1.0-litre three-cylinder units makes 74kW/172Nm and drives the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Range receives updated equipment, and a price hike.

Revised mid-size Tucson SUV drops turbo-diesel engine and gains petrol-electric hybrid. Petrol 1.6-litre turbo and 2.0-litre remains in FWD and AWD. guise A total of 17 Tucson variants now offered with additional tech and connectivity, mild styling tweaks, and considerable price hikes.

New look 2024 Haval Jolion Hybrid is differentiated from a made-over petrol line-up. Drive-away prices have been trimmed. Petrol Jolion’s 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is detuned to 105kW (down 5kW) while the turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine is no longer available.

Transit Custom line-up arrives with choice of two powertrain configurations – a 125kW/390Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with an eight-speed automatic and FWD, and a 160kW/415Nm single-motor battery-electric E-Transit. NVES may prompt addition of PHEV model down the track.