Segment-stretching all-electric ES90 melds sedan with fastback and SUV offering a spacious interior and additional ground clearance in a compact, versatile body.The model utilises 800-volt electrical architecture said to offer longer driving range and faster charging.

Updated HiAce van range arrives priced up with a host of tweaks including a new digital instrumentation screen, electric power steering and enhancements to active safety and convenience technologies across the range.

The Fronx five-seat light segment SUV is an urban-centric hybrid petrol-electric vehicle using a 1.5-litre four-cylinder powertrain driving the front wheels. One highly specified model grade offered with a six-speed automatic transmission as standard.

MY26 Polestar 2 BEV update arrives with no price increase, a new, faster Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip, faster battery recharging in base model, new wheels, colours and options. Battery upgraded to 70kWh on base car from highly regarded CATL gives 554km range.

Available in a four variant range, the Ariya BEV is a Tesla Model Y competitor styled to blend futuristic sculptural elements with natural curvature in a harmonious form while offering an interior that is airy, inviting, and spacious. Has 63kWh or 87kWh battery options, 2WD and AWD.

Mazda’s price-leading 2.5-litre four cylinder CX-60 with rear wheel drive is available across three trim grades starting $6000 under next model up. Uses an eight-speed ‘Skyactiv Drive’ automatic transmission. Retains generous equipment levels in new entry model.

The “tradie” cab chassis Tasman follows its style-side ute stablemate in quick succession with the same underpinnings and styling in single (late 2025) and dual cab bodies, RWD and 4WD drivetrain options and both are available in S and SX trim grades.

Isuzu Ute’s cleaner and more efficient 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine is more NVES friendly and replaces entry level 1.9-litre engine across D-Max and MU-X models offering an eight speed auto, 10 per cent gain in fuel economy and 120kW/400Nm outputs.

GWM’s boxy second entrant in the medium SUV segment might ring a bell with customers bored with same/same styling. The FWD hybrid H7 initially in one top spec, is a rugged looking unibody crossover that is a twin-under-the-skin to the recently face-lifted Haval H6.

No price change for Ora BEV now out of Thailand with a new 57.7kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, developed by GWM subsidiary SVOLT. Small hatch scores more connected services, remains available in three trim grades: Lux, Ultra, and GT with up to 400km range

Tunland one-tonne dual-cab range offers four mild hybrid-powered variants in two styles with 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrain choices all sharing a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine rated at 120kW/450Nm with 48V mild-hybrid technology and a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission

Third-generation Q5 and SQ5 SUV range is here priced up in FWD and AWD with a range of petrol and diesel engines and a Sportback following later this year. Spruiked to be the most advanced and luxurious yet.