The full list of new car models to be launched in 2021

New model launches were pushed back and some cars due to arrive last year never made it.

But 2021 promises to be a busy year for new metal, as the pipelines return to full volume.

Here are the big arrivals for each of the major brands this year.

Alfa Romeo

An updated version of the Stelvio SUV will arrive in the first quarter, then later in the year there will be a farewell version of the 4C sports car, which has been discontinued globally.

Aston Martin

Manual and drop-top versions of the Vantage will arrive in the first quarter of this year, priced at $278,900 and $315,000 respectively.

Audi

BMW

BMW’s new year will be one of extremes. At one end, the fire-breathing M3 sedan and M4 coupe should get enthusiasts hot under the collar with their twin-turbo sixes and in-your-face styling. At the other end, the brand will showcase its environmental credentials with the iX3 electric SUV and a new version of the i3 hatchback.

Ford

The Blue Oval had a busy 2020, boosting its SUV line-up with the new Escape and Puma SUVs, as well as the Fiesta ST and Focus ST. This year will be quieter, although the hi-performance Mach-1 version of the Mustang will arrive in the second quarter and the Escape plug-in hybrid should squeeze in at the end of the year.

Genesis

Hyundai’s luxury offshoot will expand its range to four vehicles with the arrival of arguably the most important model, the GV70 mid-size SUV, which is a rival for BMW’s X3, Audi’s Q5 and Mercedes-Benz’s GLC.

Great Wall

The Chinese ute maker is likely to introduce cheaper 2WD cab chassis versions of the updated Steed to complement the recent arrival of the 4WD crew cab.

Haval

A busy year should see the arrival of the all-new RAV4 rival, the H6, while the smaller H2 will also be updated. The brand is also looking at more hardcore off-roaders to challenge the likes of the Toyota Prado and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Tank will be bigger and more hardcore, based on a ladder and frame chassis, while the Big Dog will be more refined.

Honda

It’s another quiet year for the maker as it continues to downsize its dealer network but the Civic Type R Limited Edition will add some pizzazz to the brand. Only 20 vehicles will make it here.

Hyundai

A new Tucson mid-size SUV is the most important new arrival for the brand, although it will also launch its electric vehicle sub-brand, Ioniq, cementing its place as the EV leader. The Ioniq 5, a sporty looking crossover based on the brand’s new E-GMP EV platform, will debut in the middle of the year.

Isuzu

The wagon version of the D-Max ute, the MU-X, will arrive sometime during the year, bringing with it all the tech and safety updates that debuted in the new D-Max this year. Prices are likely to rise in line with the new equipment levels.

Jaguar

Mid-cycle updates for the F-Pace SUV and XF sedan.

Jeep

The big news is the arrival of the first new Grand Cherokee in a decade. The big SUV is the backbone of the brand in Australia and expect the new one to up the ante on interior space, tech and comfort. Tipped to be based on an Alfa Romeo rear-drive platform, it should be more competent on the road while not losing any of its off-road nous. It will arrive in the fourth quarter.

Kia

A new Carnival arrived at the end of last year and expect the city-focused Stonic baby SUV to arrive in dealerships late this month or early February. A plug-in hybrid version of the Sorento should arrive in the first half of the year, before the e-Niro SUV lobs mid-year. A new Sportage will touch down before the end of the year.

Land Rover

The shorter, three-door version of the Defender, the 90, is the main attraction for the luxury SUV specialist, although there will also be a midlife update for the Discovery.

Mazda

The big arrival for Mazda will be the new MX-30, available initially as a hybrid in the first half of the year, then a fully electric offering from the middle of the year.

McLaren

The brand’s hybrid supercar, the Artura, is due to launch in the first half of the year.

Mercedes-Benz

The all-new S-Class will arrive in May, debuting the brand’s latest cutting edge technology. It will be joined the same month by the potent AMG GT Black Series.

MG

A plug-in hybrid version of the mid-sized HS SUV will debut in the first half of the year.

Mitsubishi

After a quiet 2020, Mitsubishi will be pinning its hopes on the next-generation Outlander mid-size softroader, due in the second half of the year.

Nissan

A new Navara is due in late February, early March with new styling and upgraded tech. Expect it to feature the brand’s latest active safety aids, as well as an increased payload capacity.

Peugeot

Plug-in hybrid versions of the 3008 SUV and 508 sedan will appear towards the end of the year.

Porsche

The Taycan has been on the road in Europe for some time, but Australian customers will finally take delivery of the brand’s first EV from the end of February. For the purists, the 911 GT3 is due in the second half of the year…