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NEW CAR CALENDAR

September 2011
Ford Focus -- Asia will supply Ford’s all-new, high-tech Focus
Ford Ranger -- Shared Ford/Mazda workhorse ute to join Mazda BT-50 equivalent
Mazda3 – Update of best-selling Mazda gets styling tweaks, elements of SKYACTIV technologies
Renault Megane diesel – Hatchback version of small Renault gains a diesel, plus dual-clutch auto
Skoda Fabia – Light five-door Czech hatch adds punch at the lower end of local range
Toyota HiLux – Updated version of Toyota’s more-than-familiar LCV
Toyota Yaris hatch – All-new version of Toyota’s light hatch – but current sedan continues
Porsche Panamera Diesel – Porsche limo with Yaris-beating fuel economy. RWD only

Q3 2011
Fiat 500 Ferrari Tributo – An unwieldy name for a wieldy, Ferrari-badged Abarth version of the Fiat 500
Ford Mondeo EcoBoost – Frugal imported Ford will share four-cylinder engine with Falcon
Mercedes-Benz CLS – Latest iteration of Benz four-door “coupe” arrives mid-year
Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG – Sedan and estate versions of 386kW bi-turbo 5.5-litre V8 due in Oz
Mercedes-Benz SLK – New generation SLK with “sky roof” will titillate Australian buyers

October 2011
BMW 1 Series – Stretched 1 Series hatch addresses compromises of the first model
Citroen C4 – Bigger, more feature-packed new-gen Citroen C4 arrives
Holden Commodore E85/LPI – E85-blend Holden Commodore to arrive alongside liquid propane injection 30-litre V6
Jaguar XF diesel – Diesel sedans don’t come much sexier than Jaguar’s 2.2-litre XF
Lexus LFA -- $700,000 Lexus supercar arrives in Australia – cue in applause from 10 customers
Mazda BT-50 – Classy workhorse ute from Mazda embraces more Zoom Zoom
SAAB 9-5 Estate – Newly-reenergised SAAB introduces its next large car to the local market
Skoda Yeti – Angular but appealing Skoda SUV is based on VW Tiguan and is expected to be "keenly priced"
Toyota Camry – New generation of Australian-built Camry arrives, to be followed by Aurion in March 2012
Volkswagen Tiguan – Facelift version of successful SUV with new-look grille and minor changes due

November 2011
Holden Barina hatch – Bigger, new generation Barina hatch to precede sedan version
Holden Cruze hatch – Australian-built Holden Cruze hatch supplements sedan model launched in March
Land Rover Evoque – British 4WD icon introduces a new SUV – with 2WD optional
Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG – Flagship performance S-Class bellows onto market
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet – Soft-top Golf will disembark in Australia before year’s end

December 2011
Volkswagen Scirocco – VW’s three-door coupe will come in 188kw R form for a tad below $50,000

Q4 2011
Alfa Romeo MiTo -- Super efficient MultiJet II MiTo is scheduled for late 2011
Ford Falcon four -- Ford will introduce its first-ever four-cylinder Falcon
Geely EC7 – Launch of small Chinese sedan expected to be previewed at Australian International Motor Show
Geely CE – Specced with ESP for sale throughout Australia, new 1.3-litre Chinese hatch is due in late 2011
Honda CR-Z -- Honda will introduce its $35,000 sports hybrid coupe in late 2011
Hyundai Veloster – Hyundai’s three-door Veloster to compete with MINI Clubman and Honda CR-Z.
Kia Rio -- All-new hatch and sedan scheduled
Porsche 991 911 -- Development completed on next-gen 911
SAAB 9-4X – Mid-size crossover SAAB is in line for local introduction December/January
Toyota Yaris – All-new, longer, lower Yaris with more passenger space to debut locally in fourth quarter

2012
January 2012
Foton ute – Another Chinese ute is planned to hit Australia with high-spec 4x2, 4x4 petrol and diesel versions
Kia Rio – New sedan version of Rio, with Optima-like styling, bound for Oz
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 – French car-maker introduces world’s first diesel hybrid, with 3.8L/100km economy and all-wheel drive

March 2012
Toyota Aurion – New generation V6 version of Camry is due

April 2012
Audi Q3 – Sub Q5 SUV based on Golf/Tiguan platform
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 second quarter of 2012
Holden Epica substitute – Global GM mid-size car under development could replace ancient Holden Epica

Q1 2012
BMW M6 cabrio – Soft-top version of M6 coupe with twin-turbo V8 expected early in 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 November 2011
Hyundai DSG – Korean car-maker to introduce dual-clutch gearbox, starting with i30 model
Mercedes-Benz B-Class – More conventional Benz small front-drive hatch expected here early in 2012
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster – The gull has clipped its wings but people will be clamouring for the soft-top SLS AMG
Toyota Camry hybrid – New generation of locally built petrol-electric Camry follows conventional version
Volkswagen Amarok – Workhorse VW to gain single cab and auto/powertrain options
Volkswagen Beetle – Macho-look, next generation of Beetle reprise is due locally “some time” in 2012

Q2 2012
BMW X5 – All-new large BMW “Sports Activity Vehicle” (SAV) is tipped for local launch
Hyundai i40 – Euro influence is evident in upcoming Hyundai to be available in sedan and wagon form
Hyundai i45 – Hybrid 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
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 -- Now Australia's entry Benz, the B-Class is in line for replacement
Nissan Tiida -- Spacious, practical but underrated small Nissan due for replacement – dubbed Pulsar?
Subaru diesel auto – An auto transmission for popular Forester/Outback diesel said to be due in 2012
Subaru Liberty diesel – Liberty oiler to follow successful Outback and Forester diesels
Toyota Prius Plus – Seven-seat hybrid is reportedly due to come here in mid 2012

July 2012
Nissan Leaf – All-electric Nissan due for Australian introduction

Q3 2012
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
Skoda MissionL – Volkswagen group not only has the Jetta - it will shortly have the Skoda MissionL sedan

Q4 2012
Audi A1 five-door – Family version of mini Audi to supplement three-door model
Audi S8 – Flagship Audi sedan gets 382kW 4.0 TFSI engine, massaging seats, 19-speaker audio
Honda Civic –Unknown whether we will get both hatch and sedan versions of new generation Civic
Renault Fluence ZE – French car-maker plans to introduce all-electric version of its Fluence sedan

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

2013
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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
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 Colt -- Largely invisible light Mitsubishi to be replaced by a global small car
SAAB 9-3 – Next-generation BMW 3 Series competitor is due in Australia some time in 2013

2015

Hyundai Genesis coupe – Next generation flagship Hyundai coupe is said to be Australia bound. V8 power?
Mercedes-Benz MLS – Or maybe MLC... BMW X6 style SUV-based “coupe” is expected during 2012