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NEW CAR CALENDAR 

February 2012
Audi A5 – Revitalised coupe, cabriolet and Sportback Audis with new 1.8 TFSI engine
BMW 3 Series –BMW’s benchmark 3 Series enters its sixth generation
BMW M5 – New V8 BMW M5 Is claimed to do everything better than its V10 forebear
Ford Kuga – Ford expands its local range with Tiguan-Forester-ASX challenging compact five-cylinder SUV
Holden Commodore LPG – Dedicated LPG Commodore joins the General’s green lineup
Honda Civic – New, more refined Honda small sedan hits Australian streets
Hyundai Veloster – Hyundai’s three-door Veloster to compete with MINI Clubman and Honda CR-Z.
Kia Rio – New sedan version of Kia Rio, with Optima-like styling
Mazda CX-5 – New, sub-CX-7 compact Mazda SUV arrives
MINI Coupe and Roadster – Helmet-head and cloth-head MINIs arrive in Cooper S and JCW form
Nissan Navara – Upgraded Nissan workhorse with spec and price adjustments
Porsche 998 911 -- Next-gen 911 gets its first Australian preview
Renault Master –- Capacious maxi-van gets a new engine, new interior and styling updates
Subaru Impreza – Fourth-generation Impreza gets more space, more efficient engine
Suzuki Swift Sport – Swifter Swift with 100kW on tap and revised suspension launches

March 2012
Jeep Wrangler – Update for iconic Jeep
Ssangyong Actyon – Korean car-maker hangs in with new-look 2.0-litre turbodiesel Actyon Sports ute
Toyota Camry hybrid – New generation of locally built petrol-electric Camry follows conventional version

Q1 2012
 Fiat Punto – Unavailable locally since mid 2010, Punto returns with upgrades, new automated manual transmission
Fiat Ritmo – Updated model with new twin-clutch auto/manual transmission follows brief cessation in Australia Holden Barina sedan – Four-door version of new-generation Barina hatch launched in August
Toyota Prius – Facelifted Toyota hybrid is due in first quarter of 2012
Toyota Prius C – Toyota to introduce new light-class hybrid undercutting regular Corolla-size Prius
Volkswagen Amarok – Workhorse VW to gain single cab and auto/powertrain options

April 2012
Audi Q3 – Sub Q5 SUV based on Golf/Tiguan platform
Holden Epica substitute – Global GM mid-size car under development could replace ancient Holden Epica
Lexus GS – Next generation mid-size Lexus takes a second crack at 5 Series, E-Class segment
Renault Fluence ZE – French car-maker plans to introduce all-electric version of its Fluence sedan
Toyota Aurion – New generation V6 version of Camry, with more comfort, and amenities

Q2 2012 
BMW X5 – All-new large BMW “Sports Activity Vehicle” (SAV) is tipped for local launch
Chrysler 300C SRT8 – New stove-hot version of large Chrysler sedan due in the first half of 2012
Holden Colorado ute – New generation ute with stability control, six airbags in crew cab versions
Holden compact SUV – Sub-Captiva SUV to compete in Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Dualis segment mooted for 2012
Hyundai i30 twin-clutch – Efficient twin-clutch transmission as used in new Veloster tipped for i30
Hyundai i45 hybrid – Petrol-electric version of mid-size Korean sedan due in 2012
Hyundai Santa Fe – New generation of Hyundai’s largest soft-roader is due
Hyundai Veloster turbo – Blown version of funky three-door Hyundai
Isuzu D-Max – New-generation Isuzu workhorse ute is expected during the first half of 2012
Jeep Patriot -- US 4WD maker is expected to introduce a new diesel for its angular SUV
Kia Carnival -- Next generation of popular Korean MPV
Kia Picanto – Local importer is keen to get cheap light car into Australia. A business case only at present.
Kia Soul – Five-door funkyback gets a refresh as well as availability of new 100kW 1.6-litre engine Mercedes-Benz B-Class – More conventional Benz small front-drive hatch expected here early in 2012
Mercedes-Benz SLK – All-new Benz sportster with direct injection engines, auto-dimming glass roof
Nissan Dualis diesel – A Renault-sourced diesel is on the way for Nissan’s cute SUV Nissan Tiida -- Spacious, practical but underrated small Nissan due for replacement – dubbed Pulsar?
SAAB 9-4X – Mid-size crossover SAAB is in line for local introduction
Subaru Forester/Outback diesel auto – An auto transmission for popular Forester/Outback diesel said to be due
Subaru Liberty diesel – Liberty oiler to follow successful Outback and Forester diesels
Volkswagen Beetle – Macho-look, next generation of Beetle reprise is due locally “some time” in 2012

May 2012
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 – Heavy-breathing hot maxi-Jeep due in the first half of the year Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo DSG – Automated manual transmission for Skoda’s smallest local car
Toyota Prius V – Stretched, MPV-style seven-seat hybrid is due

June 2012
Audi R8 Spyder – Topless 4.2-litre V8 R8 version of mid-engined supercar arrives
Skoda Fabia RS 132TSI – Hot hatch and wagon Skodas due mid-2012
Toyota 86 – Jointly developed with Subaru, rear-drive sports car turns back the conceptual clocks

July 2012
Citroen A4 Aircross – Mitsubishi ASX-based small SUV is twin to Peugeot’s new 4007
Nissan Leaf – All-electric Nissan due for Australian introduction
Peugeot 4007 – New French crossover based on Mitsubishi ASX expected to arrive

Q3 2012
Audi Allroad – A6 Avant-based Audi crossover due for Australian introduction
Audi S6 – Blistering performance from 309kW twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8, zero to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds
Audi S7 – Five-door upmarket Audi gets 4.0 TFSI V8, 19-inch wheels and ceramic brakes
Bentley Continental V8 coupe – Plush British GT adds a new, 373kW twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8
BMW M6 cabrio – Soft-top version of M6 coupe with twin-turbo V8 could arrive late 2012
Chrysler 300C – New Chrysler 300C sedan arrives with new, but true-to-form looks
Mercedes-Benz SL – Next Benz high-end coupe will be lighter, bigger
Skoda Roomster – Quirky space-efficient Skoda will be reprised with 77TSI 1.2-litre engine
Subaru BRZ – Mostly Subaru parts, but jointly developed with Toyota, rear-drive coupe has been confirmed for Australia
Skoda MissionL – Volkswagen group not only has the Jetta - it will shortly have the Skoda MissionL sedan
Volkswagen Amarok auto – Eight-speed auto and single-cab versions will supplement dual cab ute
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack – Audi Allroad-style Volkswagen estate seen at Tokyo show due in Oz

Q4 2012
Audi S8 – Flagship Audi sedan gets 382kW 4.0 TFSI engine, massaging seats, 19-speaker audio
Volkswagen Beetle – Hunky new-look Beetle with more macho looks is due

September 2012
Infiniti – Nissan owned luxury brand makes comeback with FX sports crossover, M series large luxury sedan and G series coupe and convertible

October 2012
Holden Colorado seven-seater – SUV wagon version of Holden Colorado, similar to Nissan Pathfinder/Mitsubishi Challenger
Holden Volt – Hybrid with a difference is electrically driven, with petrol engine charging the batteries
Kia Rio – Three-door hatch version will follow five and four-door models introduced earlier
Peugeot 208 – New light Peugeot replaces the 207 with less weight, smaller dimensions and more room.

November 2012
Mitsubishi Colt/NGS -- Largely invisible light Mitsubishi to be replaced by a global small car
Opel Corsa – Mini city car shares showroom space with larger Opels
Opel Astra hatch and wagon – Astra returns to Australia with new badges, hatch and wagon variants
Opel Insignia sedan – Mid-size Opel fleshes out German GM subsidiary’s local range

2013 

H1 2013
Alfa Romeo 4C – Mid-engined Alfa sportster using mighty 224kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder
Kia Cerato – New generation Kia small car, likely with a diesel option, is due.
Mercedes-Benz SLS Black Edition – Faster, more macho Gullwing Benz
Mitsubishi Lancer – Small sedan and hatch due for replacement

H2 2013
Ford Escape –Replacement for current Ford SUV could be based on new Kuga concept from Detroit 2011
Honda CR-V – Next generation Honda SUV arrives in Europe late in 2012. Australia expected to follow quickly
Land Rover Defender – Replacement mooted for ancient, iconic off-road workhorse
Mazda Mazda6 -- All-new platform and SKY direct-injected engines including a stonking diesel with six-speed auto Mercedes-Benz A-Class – Next A-Class aims to challenge VW Golf, Audi A3, and is a possibility for Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander – Replacement for long-running mid-size SUV arrives
Nissan Pathfinder – Dramatic new looks are expected to bring significant sales success for next Pathfinder
Nissan Patrol – Bulkier new Patrol is expected to debut after the swoopy new Pathfinder
Opel Meriva – Clever mini MPV is expected to arrive as local Opel during 2013
Renault Clio – All-new mini Renault due in Australia following international launch at Paris show
SAAB 9-3 – Next-generation BMW 3 Series competitor is due in Australia some time in 2013
Volkswagen Up! – German importer to enter the $15,000 sub-light car segment with sub-Polo Up!
Volkswagen Up! EV – All-electric version of new micro VW

2014

H1 2014
BMW M3 – Next generation hot 3 Series is expected to reprise six-cylinder power
BMW X4 -- Baby X6 “SAC” Sports Activity Coupe based on X3 SUV (SAV says BMW) is expected
Mitsubishi Triton – Replacement for long-running light commercial is due

2015

Hyundai Genesis coupe – Next generation flagship Hyundai coupe is said to be Australia bound
Mercedes-Benz MLS – Or maybe MLC. BMW X6 style SUV-based “coupe” is expected during 2012

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