There’s everything from new hybrid SUVs, work-ready utes, family-friendly electric vehicles and a range of affordable entrants from new emerging markets, giving buyers more choice than ever before.
As we enter 2025, let’s break down the most important releases for Australia with a quick look at the best new cars coming Down Under this year.
Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid
While it’s not technically a brand-new platform, the Ford Ranger with a powerful and fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid engine option marks one of the most important releases set for 2025.
Ford says that its plug-in hybrid tech will be offered in XLT, Sport and Wildtrak trim and an all-new Stormtrak range-topper, all of which receive a 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol unit paired with an electric motor and a battery pack good for up to 45km of all-electric range.
The company says customers can rest assured the Ranger plug-in hybrid range will retain the existing 3,500kg of braked towing power.
When it arrives, the Ranger PHEV will go head-to-head with the BYD Shark 6 and the upcoming GWM Cannon Alpha Hi4-T in the growing plug-in hybrid electric ute segment, designed to give buyers the best of both worlds when it comes to power and efficiency.
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BYD is looking to expand its footprint here in Australia with the launch of a new battery-electric midsize SUV package known as the Sealion 7.
Built to tackle the likes of the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5, Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Zeekr 7X, the BYD Sealion 7 is set to be offered in an affordable RWD format and a more powerful all-wheel drive layout.
Entry-level versions of the Sealion 7 are set to receive a rear-mounted electric motor pushing out 230kW of power and 380Nm of torque, while AWD variants are likely to produce 390kW of power and 690Nm of torque with the help of an additional electric motor over the rear axle.
Power is supplied to the electric motors by an 82.5kWh battery pack that will likely offer range figures between 456 - 482km per charge and will be priced aggressively to one-up its rivals.
Hyundai Inster
Hyundai is set to introduce a brand new, pint-sized SUV package in 2025, with the arrival of the Hyundai Inster.
It’s a compact electric SUV that benefits from futuristic styling and a relatively lightweight package that should position it nicely as a go-to EV option for city buyers.
The Inster is likely to be offered here in Australia with a standard range battery measuring 42kWh, while a long-range battery pack stacks up at 49kW, increasing range figures from 327 to 370km per charge.
When it arrives in the early stages of 2025, the Hyundai Inster will be the company’s most affordable battery-electric offering with sticker prices expected to sit around the $40,000 mark.
Kia K4
Kia isn’t giving up on the sedan segment just yet, with the arrival of a new, small sedan known as the K4.
You can think of the K4 as the modern successor to the Cerato sedan, a model that racked up a prolific sales tally here in Australia, with the K4 set to bring it into the next generation with sharp styling and updated technology lists.
With its platform borrowed from the Hyundai i30 Sedan, the K4 is set to hit the ground running on the value front while offering a sleek and practical interior for a vehicle of its size and will likely come with two engine options, including a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol unit.
BYD Shark 6
BYD is hoping to expand into a brand-new segment of the market with the launch of its plug-in hybrid Shark 6 dual-cab ute.
The BYD Shark 6 comes powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol unit paired with two electric motors that produce a combined 321kW of power and 650Nm of torque, allowing it to hit 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.
The Shark 6 picks up a large 29.5kWh battery pack offering around 100km of all-electric range, with up to 2,500kg of braked towing capacity on offer.
Audi Q6 e-tron
Audi is set to expand its e-tron portfolio in 2025 with the launch of the Q6 e-tron and the super sporty SQ6 e-tron.
Designed as a super premium and practical midsize SUV package underpinned by Audi’s latest battery-electric tech, the Q6 e-tron comes packaged with a 100kWh battery pack good for a claimed 641km of range in its most efficient form.
Buyers looking for some serious power also have the option of the SQ6 e-tron that produces 380kW of power and a monstrous 580Nm of torque that slingshots it up to 100km/h in just 4.3 seconds.
Kia EV3
With small SUVs all the rage these days, Kia is set to capitalise on the pint-sized segment’s popularity with the launch of the all-new EV3.
The EV3 is designed to be the company’s most affordable battery-electric vehicle, sitting below the midsize EV5 and large EV9 SUVs as an accessible entry-point.
Kia promises a small SUV package that doesn’t sacrifice on the practicality front, with around 460L of boot space on offer and a choice of two batteries, one measuring 58.3kWh and a long-range version measuring 81.4kWh, equating to driving range figures of 436km and 605km, respectively.
MG 7
MG is set to expand into a new segment once again with the launch of a large, sleek and more than likely super-affordable sedan of its own known as the MG 7.
The company initially said the MG 7 wasn’t coming to Australia upon launch though has since back-tracked on the decision and confirmed it will be arriving at some point in 2025.
The MG 7 measures nearly identical to the latest-generation Toyota Camry and receives long equipment lists and a choice of two petrol engines, the most powerful of which kicks out 192kW of power and 405Nm of torque.
Subaru Forester Hybrid
Subaru has confirmed that in 2025 we’ll see a new Forester Hybrid touching down on our shores powered by a ‘strong hybrid’ system over the current mild-hybrid arrangement.
The company says its new hybrid tech is set to deliver up to a 20 per cent efficiency gain and a far more powerful electric motor working alongside the Boxer four-cylinder, likely resulting in a more dynamic package on the road.
Cadillac Lyriq
Cadillac is set to make its official return to Australia with the launch of its all-new, battery-electric Lyriq SUV.
Designed to take on its European rivals in the premium EV space, Cadillac says the Lyriq will be offered in two variants here in Australia, with prices kicking off from $117,00 for the base model that receives a 102kWh battery pack good for a claimed 530km of range on the WLTP test cycle.
Both the Lyriq Luxury and Sport will receive an electric powertrain pushing out 388kW of power and 610Nm of torque to all four wheels, as well as a massive 33-inch infotainment and instrument cluster display inside the cabin.
Suzuki Fronx
2025 is set to be a big year for Suzuki, riding on the back of the latest-generation Swift Hybrid range as well as the upcoming launch of the all-new Fronx.
The company expects the Fronx to be a major hit with Australian buyers, with its pint-sized footprint positioning it as an affordable compact SUV that benefits from an updated tech list over the Ignis and Jimny while maintaining great fuel economy figures.
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