Production pause on Japan-built Jimny 3-Door compact SUV ends this month ushering in revisions including improved ADR compliance, extra safety kit and tech, and a price rise. Jimny and Jimny Lite are available, the former with five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto.

Incoming fully electric Renault Scenic E-Tech medium SUV is available in three grades priced from $55,990 + ORC for the Techno EV60. As per Euro-spec’, the model will be offered Down Under with a choice of two battery capacities and two electric motor outputs.

Toyota’s gen’ six RAV4 launch rolls on with the expected arrival of HEVs punctuated by steep price rises and reduced power for the carryover hybrid powertrain. Gruntier PHEV variants are months away. Prices are from $45,990 + ORC for the FWD drive GX base model.

Renault’s Trafic van scores a round of tech upgrades for MY26 for improved fuel economy and lower emissions, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, increased towing capacity, and adaptive cruise control on higher-grade variants. Prices start at $52,990 + ORC in SWB guise.

Updated Nissan X-Trail arrives with more colours, trim options, and wheel designs alongside added telematics functionality, improved 360-degree camera tech, and longer service intervals. Styling is tweaked, cabin materials and tech improved, and Connected Car Services added.

New gen’ Navara, based on the current Mitsubishi Triton, arrives as dual-cab only with four grades. Priced from $53,348 + ORC, Nissan says the locally fettled turbocharged 2.4-litre diesel and six-speed automatic combination is set to build on the legacy of its predecessors.

Kia’s up-spec, high-performance GT version of EV9 large SUV line-up is priced from $129,250 + ORC. The big AWD has impressive credentials starting with a 374kW/740Nm dual motor drivetrain, a more assertive appearance, and adaptive, electronically controlled suspension.

KGM’s Actyon petrol-electric hybrid medium SUV arrived last month from $48,000 + ORC. Two grades, K50 and K60, both powered by same turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine with dual electric motors putting a combined 150kW/300Nm to the front wheels.  No AWD.

Isuzu’s “Ready‑to‑Work” light truck range gains innovative safety features, a sleek new cab design, and driving efficiencies including a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission and tighter 9.6m turning circle. Available in multiple body configurations, most car licence compatible.