2016 New Cars Calendar: New models launching in Australia
New and updated vehicles launching in Australia in 2016
It's a big year ahead, this one. From Ford's hotly anticipated Mustang this month through to the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the fourth quarter - and everything in between - there's plenty for enthusiasts and new car buyers to look forward to.
Below is a calendar of the new models locked in for an Australian launch in 2016, listed in chronological order as best as can be confirmed at this early stage in the year.
We'll update this list over time, and you can read more in-depth coverage of the year ahead - by both brand and segment - at our 2016 New Cars page.
Which cars are you looking forward to the most in 2016? Are you in the market for a new model yourself? Tell us in the comments below.
| Ford Mustang – January |
| Holden Spark – January |
| Kia Sportage – January |
| Mahindra Genio update – January |
| Mahindra XUV500 update – January for manual, Q2 for auto |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class update (includes A45) – January |
| Porsche Macan GTS – January |
| Renault Master 12-seat bus – January |
| Audi A4 sedan – February |
| Hyundai Elantra – February |
| Infiniti Q70 update – February |
| Jaguar XF – February |
| Lexus GS F – February |
| BMW 750i/750iL – March |
| Jaguar XJ – March |
| Kia Picanto – March |
| Porsche 911 Carrera – March |
| Range Rover SVAutobiography – March |
| Toyota Prius – March |
| Audi A4 Avant – March/April |
| Abarth range update update – Q1 |
| Citroen C4 Cactus – Q1 |
| Ferrari 488 GTB – Q1 |
| Fiat 500 update – Q1 |
| Ford Falcon XR Sprint – Q1 |
| Lotus Evora 400 – Q1 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA45 update – Q1 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA45 update – Q1 |
| Mitsubishi Mirage update – Q1 |
| Peugeot 308 GTi – Q1 |
| Skoda Superb – Q1 |
| Volkswagen Passat Alltrack – Q1 |
| Volvo XC90 R-Design – Q1 |
| BMW M2 – April |
| Kia Cerato update – April |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS – April |
| MG 3 – April |
| Mini Convertible – April |
| Suzuki Vitara Turbo – April |
| BMW 330e – May |
| BMW X5 xDrive40e – May |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport Dynamic – May |
| BMW M4 GTS – June |
| Audi RS6 Avant Performance, RS7 Sportback Performance – Q2 |
| Audi R8 – Q2 |
| Audi SQ5 TDI Plus – Q2 |
| Ferrari 488 Spider – Q2 |
| Ferrari F12 tdf – Q2 |
| Haval H6 — Q2 |
| Jeep Cherokee 75th Anniversary – Q2 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary – Q2 |
| Jeep Wrangler 75th Anniversary – Q2 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-in – Q2 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE Plug-in – Q2 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in – Q2 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe – Q2 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 – Q2 |
| Porsche 911 Targa – Q2 |
| Jaguar XE update (infotainment) – first half |
| Audi S8 Plus – mid 2016 |
| Ford Focus RS – mid 2016 |
| Honda Civic – mid 2016 |
| Lotus Elise Sport, Sport 220 – mid 2016 |
| Mazda CX-9 – mid 2016 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV update – mid 2016 |
| Subaru Levorg – mid 2016 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S – Q2/Q3 |
| Volvo XC90 T8 – Q2/Q3 |
| Range Rover Evoque Convertible – July |
| Jaguar F-Pace – August |
| MG 6 – September |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta update – Q3 |
| DS 4 and/or DS 4 Crossback – Q3 |
| Fiat 124 Spider – Q3 |
| Hyundai Elantra sports model – Q3 |
| Hyundai Ioniq – Q3 |
| Infiniti Q30 – Q3 |
| Infiniti QX30 – Q3 |
| Lotus Exige Sport 350 – coupe (Q3), roadster (late 2016) |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA update – Q3 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet – Q3 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL update – Q3 |
| Suzuki Baleno – Q3 (TBC for Oz) |
| Volvo V40 update – Q3 |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country update – Q3 |
| Renault Megane hatch – September/October |
| Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series update – October |
| Infiniti Q60 – Q4 |
| LDV G10 diesel – Q4 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class – Q4 |
| Renault Koleos – Q4 |
| Suzuki Ignis – Q4 (TBC for Oz) |
| Volkswagen Amarok update – Q4 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan – Q4 |
| Volvo S90 – Q4 |
| BMW 1 Series update – second half |
| BMW 2 Series update – second half |
| BMW 3 Series GT update – second half |
| BMW 4 Series update – second half |
| BMW i3 update – second half |
| Infiniti Q50 update – second half |
| Lexus RX200t F Sport – second half |
| MG CS/GS/GTS SUV – second half |
| Aston Martin DB11 – late 2016 |
| Audi Q7 e-tron – late 2016 |
| Audi S4 sedan and Avant – late 2016 |
| Bentley Bentayga – late 2016 |
| Ford Kuga update – late 2016 |
| Honda NSX – late 2016 |
| Maserati Levante – late 2016 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster – late 2016 |
| Porsche 718 Cayman – late 2016 |
| Hyundai G80 rebranding – late 2016/early 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe – late 2016/early 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet – late 2016/early 2017 |
| Isuzu D-Max update – unspecified |
MORE: Read more in-depth coverage of the year ahead - by both brand and segment - at our 2016 New Cars page.
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