Porsche launches its fourth-generation Cayenne in Electric form during the third quarter, with three AWD grades priced from $167,800 plus on-road costs. Outputs range from 325kW/835Nm to 850kW/1500Nm with up to 669km WLTP range and 390kW DC charging.

Nissan adds a six-speed manual option to the Z Nismo priced at $95,000 plus on-road costs – identical to the automatic. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 produces 309kW/520Nm, with the MY26 update also bringing GT-R derived front brake hardware and chassis upgrades.

Mazda’s new CX-6e electric medium SUV arrives priced from $53,990 plus on-road costs for the GT and $56,990 for the Azami. A 190kW/290Nm rear motor and 78kWh LFP battery provide up to 484km of WLTP range, with 30-80 per cent DC charging possible in a claimed 15 minutes.

Kia adds a dual-motor GT-Line AWD flagship to its EV3 range from September, priced at $66,490 plus on-road costs. Outputs rise to 195kW/385Nm for a claimed 6.6-second 0-100km/h time, while the 81.4kWh battery provides up to 559km of WLTP range.

Hyundai adds the more off-road-focused Palisade XRT PRO, priced at $79,900 plus on-road costs. The eight-seater uses a 207kW/422Nm turbocharged 2.5-litre petrol engine with AWD, 212mm ground clearance, all-terrain tyres, rear e-LSD, and 2200kg towing capacity.

The Tank 500 gains GWM’s new 170kW/620Nm turbocharged 3.0-litre diesel, priced from $65,990 driveaway for the Lux and $71,990 for the Vanta. The seven-seater gains a nine-speed automatic, 3500kg towing capacity, upgraded infotainment and additional touring equipment.

GWM debuts its new turbocharged 3.0-litre diesel Cannon Alpha, priced from $58,990 driveaway for the Lux and $63,990 for the Vanta. The four-cylinder makes 170kW/620Nm through a nine-speed automatic. Towing remains at 3500kg, payload rises to 945kg.

GAC adds a cheaper Emzoom Premium from early September, priced at $22,990 driveaway, $4000 below the Luxury grade. It retains the 125kW/270Nm turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission while trimming equipment to suit lower price.

Cupra’s most powerful Leon wagon arrives from September priced at $67,490 plus on-road costs, or $72,490 driveaway. Its 245kW turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine drives all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a 4.8-second 0-100km/h time.

XPeng expands its range with the seven-seat X9 electric people mover, priced from $89,900 plus on-road costs. Standard Range and dual-motor Performance variants offer up to 580km of range, 800V architecture, ultra-fast charging, rear-wheel steering and air suspension.