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Carsales Staff31 Dec 2020
NEWS

Cars released in 2020

The annual list scraped from our New Car Calendar of the vehicles released onto the market for the year 2020

 

Released in 2020

Facelift for Italian brand's mid-size sedan (Dec)
All-new, all-electric large SUV will be Audi's first EV (Oct)
Sportback Second battery-powered Audi will be a crossover (Oct)
Mid-life facelift for classy mid-size sedan, wagon and allroad (Oct)
Mid-size coupe, cabrio and Sportback refreshed (Sep)
Big new German wagon cops the crossover treatment (June)
Q4 by another name to fight BMW X2 (March)
Midlife makeover for big seven-seat SUV (mid-2020)
Facelift and RWD for Audi's sports flagship (Aug)
Refresh for hottest A4/5s (Aug)
New-gen super-wagon sticks with turbo V8 power (Oct)
New-generation super-liftback could exceed 500kW (Oct)
Smallest RS SUV now in two body styles (Aug)
New flagship performance SUV from Ingolstadt (Oct)
Carryover 250kW turbo V6 for new-look sports sedan and wagon (Oct)
Spicy mid-size coupe, convertible and liftback updated (Oct)
Hot-shoe limousine sticks with petrol V8, gets 48V system (Oct)
Audi Oz adds oil-burning Q5 sports flagship on top of petrol (Nov)
Same V8 diesel, upgraded infotainment (June)
New luxury coupe-crossover gets 4.0-litre diesel V8 (July)
Return of five-pot heroes after WLTP roadblock (July)

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All 12 examples of Conti GT-based speedster are sold (2020)
Facelift for big British SUV (late 2020)
V8 version of big GT coupe will lower price (Sep)
Convertible version of new Brit coupe (late 2020)
Third-generation British sedan arrives (late 2020)
Last hurrah for big V8 limo (late 2020)
All-new small sedan arrives (March)
Bavarian brand's next mid-size coupe (Oct)
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe New 3 Series sedan with swoopy roof (Oct 2021)
Facelift for big German sedan including M5 (Oct)
All change for flagship four-door 'coupe' (mid-2020)
All-electric version of mid-size SUV takes on I-PACE and co (Q4 2021)
Battery-powered SUV will be ground-breaking (Q4 2021)
BMW M4 Convertible Slick drop-top gets big 375kW power boost (late 2021)
478kW V8 to take 5 Series to next level (mid-2021)
Range-topping M coupe, cabrio, sedan forms (mid-2020)
Swansong track-focussed version of 2 Series Coupe (mid-2020)
Facelifted medium SUVs get new PHEV (Oct 2021)
More power, new look for fast SUVs (Q4 2021)
Range-topping 460kW Bavarian SUVs (June)
New large coupe-crossover based on latest X5 (Jan)

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1500 First new-gen full-size pick-up, in V8 LTZ spec (April)
Replacement for V8-powered 488 coupe (March)
Convertible version of V12 812 Superfast coupe (late 2020)
488 Spider replacement drops lid (late 2020)
1000hp plug-in hybrid prancing horse (late 2020)
Redesigned light hatch will come here only in hot ST form (June)
Blue Oval renews its VW Golf GTI fighter (June)
Paired-back MY21 small hatch range arrives (Dec)
All-new mid-size Blue Oval SUV aims at RAV4 (Nov)
Blue Oval's new seven-seat SUV won't come here (US 2020)
Euro crossover to replace EcoSport as Blue Oval's entry SUV (Oct)
Ford Ranger FX4 Max Top-selling 4x4 ute gets Raptor treatment (late 2020)
More power for 2.3-litre turbo-four EcoBoost engine (March)
First official supercharged pony car from Ford Oz (March)
Redesign time large sedan that birthed the Genesis brand (Oct)
First Genesis SUV will be a large seven-seater (Oct)

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Facelift for small-car stalwart not yet confirmed for Oz (TBC)
Facelift for MY21 mid-size SUV (Oct)
Upgrades and price hike for MY21 hot hatch (Oct)
Facelift for Korean brand's top-seller (Nov)
Small four-door formerly known as Elantra is all-new (Nov)
Big new crossover wagon for Korean brand (Dec)
Facelift and hybrid for popular seven-seat SUV (Dec)
All change for new-generation Isuzu ute (Oct)
21MY upgrade for pioneering EV SUV (Oct)
Facelifted 20MY sports car to bring new look (mid-2020)
MY20 facelift to follow XE with new look and fewer variants (2020)
US brand's first ute based on new Wrangler (June)
Redesign for large Korean seven-seat SUV (Oct)
Facelift and engine upgrade for rear-drive sports sedan (Nov)
Korean light-car gets nip and tuck (Sep)
Pint-size city-car gets MY20 updates (Aug)
Replacement for iconic off-road workhorse (Oct)
All-new BMW 3 Series sedan rival here this year (Dec)
Japanese luxury brand flips big coupe's wig (Oct)

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V8 power for Italian SUV on its way (Jan)
Minor update for Mazda's smallest model (Jan)
SKYACTIV-X engine arrives alongside update for popular small car (Oct)
All change for Mazda ute, twinned with Isuzu D-MAX (Oct)
2020 update to bring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (late 2020)
All-new small SUV to slot between CX-3 and popular CX-5 (Feb)
Updated roadster brings fresh colours and trims (Jan)
Replacement for 720S arrives Down Under (Oct)
World's wildest premium hot hatch packs 310kW (June)
Second-gen junior sports sedan comes of age (Aug)
Coupe More power for medium SUV (March)
Piping-hot V8 sports sedan upgraded (Nov)
Wagon and Coupe versions with hybrid-six (Oct)
V8-powered wagon and Coupe large SUV (Oct)
V8 firepower for third-gen full-size SUV (Oct)
Track-focussed super-coupe lands (Oct)
Plug-in hybrid tech for popular small car  (March)Top-selling C-Class gets PHEV treatment (March) German large sedan gets high-tech hybrid (March)

<a href="/editorial/details/fresh-mercedes-benz-e-class-revealed-123150/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-123150"><strong>Mercedes-Benz E-Class</strong></a>
Facelifted large sedan, then coupe and AMGs (Oct)

<a href="/editorial/details/frankfurt-motor-show-mercedes-benz-gle-coupe-previewed-120231/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-120231"><strong>Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe</strong></a>
Redesigned coupe-crossover brings new tech (Oct)

<a href="/editorial/details/new-mercedes-benz-gla-revealed-122043/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-122043"><strong>Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class</strong></a>
Next generation of smallest Mercedes SUV (Sep)

<a href="/editorial/details/mercedes-benz-glb-priced-124319/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-124319"><strong>Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class</strong></a>
All-new small SUV chanels G-Class (July)

<a href="/editorial/details/mercedes-benz-gls-vs-bmw-x7-2020-video-comparison-123812/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-123812"><strong>Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class</strong></a>
Third-gen upper-large SUV to fight BMW X7 (Jan)
Upmarket version of Chinese maker's smallest SUV (Oct)Small electric SUV will make a point of difference (late 2020)Facelift for not-so-mini SUV (Oct)Hottest model ever from Pommie brand will cost $65K (late 2020)

<a href="/editorial/details/mini-electric-2020-review-australia-125178/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-125178"><strong>MINI Electric</strong></a>
All-electric city-car confirmed for Oz (Aug)
Updated small SUV, plug-in hybrid to come (Nov)Updated version of plug-in mid-size SUV (Oct)

<a href="/editorial/details/mitsubishi-express-2020-review-125051/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-125051"><strong>Mitsubishi Express</strong></a>
Trusty commercial van nameplate returns (July)

<a href="/editorial/details/2020-mitsubishi-mirage-detailed-123638/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-123638"><strong>Mitsubishi Mirage</strong></a>
Pint-size hatch to get dynamic new look (May)

<a href="/editorial/details/mitsubishi-pajero-sport-updated-for-2020-122352/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-122352"><strong>Mitsubishi Pajero Sport</strong></a>
Rugged large SUV's upgrade to echo MY19 Triton (Feb)

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<a href="/editorial/details/nissan-juke-2020-review-australia-124782/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-124782"><strong>Nissan JUKE </strong></a>Second-gen city-SUV will be all-new (June)


<a href="/editorial/details/qashqai-adds-tech-and-safety-for-2020-122726/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-122726"><strong>Nissan QASHQAI</strong></a>
Another update to bring new infotainment (Feb)
Redesigned small French SUV (Nov 2020)

<a href="/editorial/details/porsche-cayman-gts-2020-review-international-122907/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-122907"><strong>Porsche 718 GTS</strong></a>
Harder edge for Boxster roadster and Cayman coupe (Nov)

<a href="/editorial/details/new-porsche-911-targa-revealed-124263/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-124263"><strong>Porsche 911 Targa</strong></a>
992-series gets the glass-roof treatment (Sep)

<a href="/editorial/details/porsche-911-turbo-s-2020-review-international-124637/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-124637"><strong>Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S</strong></a>
Quickest 911 ever tops 992 range (Nov)

<a href="/editorial/details/cayenne-gts-124708/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-124708"><strong>Porsche Cayenne GTS</strong></a>
SUV and Coupe versions of sporty wagon on stilts (Oct)

<a href="/editorial/details/performance-up-prices-down-for-2021-porsche-panamera-125887/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-125887"><strong>Porsche Panamera </strong></a>
Facelift for Zuffenhausen's second-gen limo (Dec)

<a href="/editorial/details/porsche-cayenne-coupe-2020-review-122060/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-122060"><strong>Porsche Cayenne Coupe</strong></a>
Third-gen German SUV to spawn BMW X6 rival (Jan)

<a href="/editorial/details/porsche-cayman-gt4-2019-review-international-119442/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-119442"><strong>Porsche Cayman GT4 </strong></a>
Compact coupe to get more power than ever (Feb)

<a href="/editorial/details/porsche-cayman-gt4-and-boxster-spyder-tech-revealed-119036/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-119036"><strong>Porsche Boxster Spyder</strong></a>
Six-cylinder atmo boxer power for roadster (Feb)

<a href="/editorial/details/porsche-macan-gts-2020-review-124034/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-124034"><strong>Porsche Macan GTS</strong></a>
Sportiest mid-size SUV gets new V6 (mid-2020)
Range Rover Sport Potent new inline diesel six for 21MY (Dec)Top-shelf Rangie ditches V8 diesel for 21MY (Dec)

<a href="/editorial/details/renault-megane-rs-300-trophy-2020-review-122675/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-122675"><strong>Renault Megane RS Trophy</strong></a>
Hyper hatch here this year, then R (early 2020)

<a href="/editorial/details/rolls-royce-cullinan-2020-review-123728/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-123728"><strong>Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge</strong></a>
Sportier chassis for $925K SUV (late 2020)

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<a href="/editorial/details/skoda-kodiaq-rs-2020-review-123674/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-123674"><strong>Skoda Kodiaq RS </strong></a>Range-topping performance version of mid-size SUV (April)

Pint-size SUV in 85TSI, 110TSI and Monte Carlo form (Oct)Facelifted flagship sedan and wagon delayed (Nov)Scout Crossover version of large Czech wagon (Nov)

<a href="/editorial/details/subaru-xv-and-forester-hybrids-priced-122236/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-122236"><strong>Subaru Forester Hybrid</strong></a>
e-BOXER power for mid-size SUV favourite (March)

<a href="/editorial/details/subaru-xv-hybrid-2020-review-123543/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-123543"><strong>Subaru XV Hybrid</strong></a>
Japanese brand's smallest SUV in line for hybrid (March)

<a href="/editorial/details/suzuki-ignis-gets-jeep-look-122833/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-122833"><strong>Suzuki Ignis </strong></a>
Jeep look to headline facelift for small SUV (May)

<a href="/editorial/details/suzuki-swift-sport-2020-review-126070/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-126070"><strong>Suzuki Swift Sport</strong></a>
Upgrade for warm hatch, followed by other variants (June)

<a href="/editorial/details/upgraded-toyota-fortuner-released-125901/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-125901"><strong>Toyota Fortuner</strong></a>
Updated engine and infotainment for off-road SUV (Sep)

<a href="/editorial/details/toyota-hilux-sr5-2020-review-125868/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-125868"><strong>Toyota HiLux</strong></a>
Upgrade for popular ute brings Apple CarPlay (Oct)

<a href="/editorial/details/toyota-prado-upgraded-125833/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-125833"><strong>Toyota Prado </strong></a>
Engine and interior updates for top-selling large SUV (Aug)

<a href="/editorial/details/toyota-yaris-2020-review-126030/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-126030"><strong>Toyota Yaris</strong></a>
New light hatch to come with hybrid for first time (Aug)

<a href="/editorial/details/faster-2021-toyota-supra-arrives-127581/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-127581"><strong>Toyota GR Supra</strong></a>
280kW engine upgrade, manual for MY21 coupe (late 2020)

<a href="/editorial/details/toyota-yaris-gr-2020-review-122179/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-122179"><strong>Toyota GR Yaris</strong></a>
Japanese giant's first proper pint-size hot hatch (Oct)

<a href="/editorial/details/toyota-yaris-cross-details-emerge-125955/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-125955"><strong>Toyota Yaris Cross</strong></a>
All-new micro-SUV to slot beneath C-HR (late 2020)

<a href="/editorial/details/volkswagen-amarok-v6-manual-2020-review-122953/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-122953"><strong>Volkswagen Amarok</strong></a>
First manual V6 diesel lowers price of German ute (Jan)

<a href="/editorial/details/2020-volkswagen-passat-priced-from-45000-121956/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-121956"><strong>Volkswagen Passat</strong></a>
Facelifted mid-sizer to bring plug-in GTE version (Jan)

<a href="/editorial/details/2020-volkswagen-passat-priced-from-45000-121956/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-121956"><strong>Volkswagen Passat Alltrack </strong></a>
Crossover version of mid-size wagon (Feb)

<a href="/editorial/details/volkswagen-t-cross-2020-review-australia-124118/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-124118"><strong>Volkswagen T-Cross</strong></a>
Polo-based small SUV will open VW's SUV line-up (Aug)

<a href="/editorial/details/volkswagen-t-roc-2020-review-124209/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-124209"><strong>Volkswagen T-Roc</strong></a>
All-new Golf-based SUV to slot below Tiguan (Aug)Factory-backed LWB utes coming (late 2020)Track-focussed German hot hatch delayed (Oct)900Nm diesel V8 for flagship SUV (Nov)

<a href="/editorial/details/volvo-xc90-phev-2020-video-review-125335/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link" data-article-id="ED-ITM-125335"><strong>Volvo XC40</strong></a>
Plug-in hybrid power for Swede's smallest SUV (Aug)

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