Top 20 new cars coming in 2020

As you’ll see in our ever-popular New Car Calendar there’s no shortage of exciting new models on the way to Australian showrooms in 2020.

From small cars to dual-cab 4x4 utes and from compact SUVs to exotic supercars, there’s something new coming for every type of buyer. Here’s our pick of the top 20 new models worth waiting for over the next 12 months.

Alfa Romeo Tonale

If the production version looks as cool as the concept, Alfa’s first small SUV could well have Stelvio owners rushing to downsize when it (hopefully) arrives here in late 2020.

Aston Martin DBX

Yes, even this exclusive British sports car brand is getting in on the SUV act, but the DBX could well be the crossover for those who miss out on the limited-edition $5m Valkyrie hypercar.

Audi RS Q8

OK so it’s yet another SUV, but when it’s Audi Sport’s new flagship and can hit 100km/h in 3.8sec, this cut-price Lamborghini Urus will be worth a look next September.

BMW M2 CS

BMW M’s new flag-bearer, the M8 Competition coupe, should probably be our pick of the Bavarians but the most hard-core version of our favourite BMW coupe will be far more accessible when it arrives around the same time.

Chevrolet Corvette

Alright so it might slip out to early 2021 but when it finally arrives in selected Holden showrooms for $150K-plus, the first mid-engined Corvette will come standard with a 470kW V8 and all the Z51 goodies.

Ferrari SF90 Stradale

There’s a bunch of new Fezzas due Down Under in 2020 (Roma, 812 GTS, F8 Tributo and Spider), but how could you go past a 746kW plug-in hybrid supercar that hits 100km/h in 2.5sec for less than $850K?

Ford Focus ST

It’s a toss-up between the smaller Fiesta ST hot hatch and Ford’s first direct rival for the VW Golf GTI in ages, both of which are due here by March, but given the strengths of the latest Focus this will be one polished performer.

Genesis GV80

It’s been a long time coming, and it could even be joined by the smaller GV60 by the end of the year, but the Hyundai luxury brand’s BMW X5 fighter is all but guaranteed to be a solid large luxury SUV alternative.

Isuzu D-MAX

This indigenous Thai twin-cab has always punched well above its weight and the all-new model will bring new levels of refinement and tech in its fight to win the hearts and minds of more HiLux and Ranger customers.

Jeep Gladiator

Australia’s first Wrangler-based ute will almost sell itself Down Under, even if its price tag is higher and its payload lower than the established Asian-made models that are now the nation’s top-selling vehicles bar none.

Land Rover Defender

Who cares whether there’s a ladder frame underneath it if this born-again British icon is as capable as the original off-road, right? Maybe a better question is: will anyone actually take this pricier, fancier new SUV off-road?

Lexus LC F

We love the big LC Coupe and the convertible version should be just as cool, but if Lexus builds an F version of its top-shelf sports car powered by a brand-new twin-turbo V8 we’ll be the first in line.

Lotus Evija

It might sound like vapourware but this all-electric hypercar really should go as good as it looks, with claimed outputs of 1480kW/1700Nm likely to give it Bugatti Chiron levels of performance. Only problem is just 130 will be available for more than $3 million apiece.

Maserati supercar

The Levante Trofeo will make lots of noise when the rapid V8 SUV arrives early next year, but the Maser to wait for will be the Trident brand’s first modern supercar – even if it doesn’t look like the Alfieri won’t be powered by an atmo V8.

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series

It’s a tough call between the hot new 310kW A 45 hatch and CLA 45 sedan, not to mention the all-new GLB seven-seater, but we can’t wait to see what AMG has in store for its next GT Black Series, which will lob in May.

MINI JCW GP

Yeah, the MINI EV will be a big deal when it hits local charging stations mid-year, but the much faster MINI JCW GP will land around the same time and the hottest MINI ever will be a relative snip at less than $65K.

Nissan JUKE

With nothing much on the horizon except the promise of a reborn Z-car, Nissan’s next big thing is a second-generation JUKE that looks pretty interesting if it’s not too expensive when it comes mid-year.

Porsche Cayman GT4

For sure we can’t wait for the all-new Taycan EV and new Boxster Spyder, but the latter’s fixed-roof sister model will best float our boat. How’s a mid-mounted 300kW atmo flat six with manual and rear-drive sound?

Read our Porsche Cayman GT4 International Review

Toyota Yaris GR

Yes. A Toyota worth waiting for. But when it’s a turbocharged all-wheel drive rally-bred hot hatch based on a brand-new light hatch, can you blame us? Then all we’ll need is a Corolla GR, HiLux GR, new 86 and a faster Supra…

Volkswagen Golf Mk8

And finally to Volkswagen, which will have multiple new wares to tempt you next year, including the cracking new Touareg V8 TDI and a pair of new all-small SUVs (T-Roc and T-Cross). But our pick is the brilliant new Golf hatch, including a fresh GTI, which arrives by year’s end.