Australia is set to receive an influx of new and updated models in 2025, and we can’t wait for many of them.
Cupra Tavascan 
Audi Q5 
Nissan Ariya 
Kia Tasman
Off-roaders, pickups, sports cars, luxury cars and electric cars are among the many new model types making their way here next year, and we’re excited about some in particular.
For that reason we asked the CarExpert team to nominate which new models coming in 2025 they’re most excited about, and we left the door wide open to anything that has been confirmed for Australian release next year.
Indeed, we’ve referred to our New Car Calendar to put this article together, and we encourage you to do the same – and let us know your picks in the comments below.
Marton Pettendy: Ford Everest Tremor
I can’t wait to drive the new Ford Everest Tremor when it arrives in early 2025.
While it may have been overshadowed by the new Toyota Prado in the media and sales charts this year, the new-generation Everest is an outstanding Australian-developed full-size off-roader and became the country’s top-selling large SUV last year.
And the hard-core Tremor will add all of the off-road goodies that adventurous Aussies want: an extra inch of ride height courtesy of new springs, Bilstein dampers, and General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres hugged by wider wheel-arches.
Also making it overland-ready is a new rock crawl mode for the full-time 4×4 system, a steel bash plate, and heavy-duty side steps, plus a blacked-out honeycomb grille with auxiliary LED lamps, exclusive grey exterior paint and of course the de rigueur badging and interior cosmetics.
Unlike the Ranger Tremor, power comes from the beefy V6 turbo-diesel and I’d also add option the Rough Terrain Pack with ARB Stealth bar, ARB bash plate and auxiliary switch bank, but not the Touring (tow) pack or electric seat pack.
That brings the price to about $80k (about the same as the new Prado GXL) but, sadly, the Everest Tremor will probably be even more limited than the Ranger Tremor.
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Paul Maric: Ram 1500 Ramcharger
I think this is an exciting concept in terms of a plug-in hybrid and presents with little compromise when it comes to towing – there’s still a decent sized internal combustion engine available to run the package if the battery runs dry.
I’m looking forward to having a drive and seeing whether it’s as good in person as it is on paper.
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James Wong: Hyundai Inster
IT’S SO CUTE I COULD DIE!
Honestly, I’m dumbfounded as to why I’m so obsessed with the Inster. It’s a bloody ecobox with a battery and e-motor shoved under it. Perhaps that’s the appeal.
I’ve become so hardened to the onslaught of same-same EVs in Australia, largely represented by mid-sized ‘SUVs’ all trying to beat the Tesla Model Y at its own game. Boring.
The Hyundai Inster makes you feel something from the moment you look at it, and I’m a lover of silly, tiny city-cars that make me feel like a balance-conscious European.
I’m super excited to see one properly in the metal, and then drive one. Who knows, maybe I could trade in the Golf for this adorable Korean electric runabout…
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Jack Quick: Lexus LBX Morizo RR
In a move I wasn’t expecting this year, the Lexus LBX Morizo RR is a vehicle that I can see myself owning in the future.
I’m already a HUGE fan of the Toyota GR Yaris and GR Corolla, and I’m interested to see how the automatic transmission changes the formula.
Although the standard LBX polarises, it appears to blend sporty looks with luxurious touches nicely together in a pint-sized package.
If Akio Toyoda has one of these as his personal car, I can’t wait to get behind the wheel when it arrives Down Under next year.
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William Stopford: Hyundai Palisade and GMC Yukon
These two may be big, brash-looking SUVs, but they couldn’t be any more different. And yet, I’m excited for them both.
Let’s start with the Palisade. The current model has one of the nicest interiors in its segment, with genuine space for adults across all three rows. It’s a pleasant drive, but you have to choose between a somewhat noisy diesel or a thirsty V6.
The new car is set to get hybrid power, while its styling both inside and out is even more attractive than before.
I was impressed by the new generation of Santa Fe, which replaced a still particularly competitive SUV and brought with it excellent packaging and a bold new look.
I’ve got high hopes, then, for the Palisade. It also has a more attractive posterior than its smaller sibling…
Then there’s the GMC Yukon. I never thought I’d care much for large pickup trucks, but every time I get behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 or Ram 1500, I feel strangely comfortable.
However, I don’t see myself ever needing a big tub at the back, which is why I’ve never owned a ute.
Based on the same platform as the Silverado and using the same 6.2-litre V8 but offering a more luxurious interior and three rows of seating, the Yukon is rather decadent but I suspect it could be a guilty pleasure for me.
It’s not cheap, though…
Interested in buying either of these cars? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers about a Hyundai Palisade here, and for the GMC Yukon you can go here
MORE: Everything Hyundai Palisade • GMC Yukon
Jordan Mulach: Skoda Superb
I’ve taken a three-car garage approach to this question, so bear with me.
GR Yaris 
911 GT3
Firstly, the updated GR Yaris looks to build on its existing and very successful formula to be even more potent and driver-friendly.
Also on the performance side, it’s hard to go past the new 911 GT3. I love Porsche’s racer for the road, and the 992.2 looks to be the best of the breed yet. It’s a shame I’ll never have the money to own one, and only a slim chance of driving one.
But it’s the Skoda Superb which I’m finding myself most excited by and interested in driving.
Superb
I currently have two Skodas in the garage, and can’t think of any other brand that offers vehicles with as few compromises.
Australia is only getting the Superb Sportline (fine by me) and even though it’s got slightly less power than the outgoing model, it’ll have more torque and an extra gear ratio, something its predecessor desperately needed.
At a time when large sedans and wagons are dying, this could be one of the last hurrahs for what used to be Australia’s most popular vehicle segments.
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Josh Nevett: Cupra Leon Sportstourer
Something tells me that I won’t be alone on this one.
There are few things that mature car enthusiasts love more than a fast wagon, but unfortunately they’re a dying breed. Especially the affordable ones.
Excluding six-figure options, Australian new car buyers are limited to the Subaru WRX and Skoda Octavia RS – that’s hardly spoilt for choice.
Thankfully a third player will enter the dwindling segment next year – the Cupra Leon Sportstourer.
Filling the void left by the long-gone Volkswagen Golf R wagon, the Sportstourer brings both style and substance to the wagon world.
The all-wheel drive flagship packs 245kW and 420Nm from its turbocharged four-cylinder, while we could also be offered a plug-in hybrid option with 200kW of power and 100km of electric range.
Pricing hasn’t yet been announced, but my fingers are well and truly crossed that the Sportstourer becomes the thinking driver’s family hauler.
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Max Davies: Cupra Leon Sportstourer
My goodness, what a crowd Cupra’s newest model range is shaping up to be.
I’ve admired the Spanish marque for some time, as its cars have always appeared to be incredibly stylish units with the backing of highly experienced and – usually – high-quality Volkswagen Group construction.
I enjoyed the brief time I had in the Born, Leon, Formentor, and Ateca during this year, and the latter of that lot gave me a first taste of what genuine performance-oriented Cupra models can be. It was of course the Ateca VZx (a review of which is coming soon), and despite its SUV form I was pleasantly surprised by all of its driving characteristics.
So to learn the Leon would be getting a facelift was one thing, but hearing that a hot Leon Sportstourer wagon would be joining the lineup next year was genuinely exciting.
Yes you’ll likely have to live with that front-end for a while before you come round to it, but to me the whole car already looks quite sharp. What’s not to love about a sleek, hotted-up wagon?
I love the fact it’s been geared towards enthusiasts, which makes its positioning as a spiritual successor for the Golf R wagon all the more legitimate. It’s hard to argue with a turbo 2.0-litre four that produces 245kW and 420Nm either, and a 4.9-second 0-100km/h time is nothing to sneeze at.
While there will be a plug-in hybrid option available, the full-fat Sportstourer is the one that’s firmly on my radar. It’ll be expensive for sure, and time will tell if it lives up to both its price tag and expectations.
I can already see myself being annoyed with the touchscreen climate controls seen in the overseas imagery, but I’m willing to forgive that if its driving dynamics and outright performance are all they’re cracked up to be.
The Leon Sportstourer is supposed to arrive on Australian shores in the middle of 2025, so I’ll have my hand up to get behind the wheel as soon as I can.
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