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If you are in the market for a new SUV, you might want to wait a little bit to get a closer look at some of the new family- and urban-focused machines landing in 2025.
A host of new brands are launching in the coming year to take the fight to established players, but there will be something for everyone from small SUVs, to performance rides, family SUVs and on to luxury options.
Here's all that's confirmed to arrive in 2025.
Best SUVs arriving in 2025
- 01. BMW X3 – Q1
- 02. MG ZS – Q1
- 03. Skoda Kodiaq – Q1
- 04. Cupra Formentor – Q2
- 05. GMC Yukon — Q2
- 06. GWM Haval H6 – Q2
- 07. Kia Sportage – Q2
- 08. Volkswagen Tiguan – Q2
- 09. Lexus LBX Morizo RR – H1
- 10. Suzuki Fronx – H1
- 11. Volkswagen Tayron – Q4
- 12. Chery Tiggo 9 – H2
- 13. Jaecoo J8 – H2
- 14. MG QS — 2025
- 15. Mitsubishi Outlander - Q3
- 16. Subaru Forester - Mid-2025
- 17. Mahindra XUV3X0 - H2
- 18. Toyota Corolla Cross - H2
- 19. KGM SsangYong Actyon - Mid-2025
- 20. Renault Captur - H2
- 21. Other new models coming in 2025
01. BMW X3 – Q1
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Big changes are coming to the BMW's popular X3 range in 2025.
The new X3 will be powered by a new mild-hybrid assisted petrol engine and be all-wheel drive only.
It will feature a heavily redesigned interior, new luxury items drawn from flagship models and refreshed exterior styling.
Two variants will be available from launch, a X3 20 and X3 50M.
BMW X3
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
02. MG ZS – Q1
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The hybrid ZS snuck into the market just before the end of 2024, but we're still waiting for the petrol price leader.
It will come with refreshed styling, increased safety tech and interior quality.
Expect prices to rise significantly in a similar vein to the new MG3 hatchback.
MG will need to bring more value to back up the last smash hit ZS small SUV, though.
MG ZS
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
03. Skoda Kodiaq – Q1
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Skoda's practical seven-seat family SUV is back, headed our way at the start of 2025.
It has refreshed looks, with more curves and softer lines.
Expect a roomy cabin with plenty of space for the family and some plush and clever features, too.
Power will come from a 150kW/320Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine driving all four wheels.
Skoda Kodiaq
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
04. Cupra Formentor – Q2
The Volkswagen Group's sporty Spanish brand has had a stellar rise in Australia but needs new product to keep the ball rolling.
Enter the new Formentor SUV, a refreshed version of its most popular model.
It brings updated looks while the red-hot VZx variant has more potent performance and a drift mode.
A plug-in hybrid version is coming, which boosts an electric-only driving range of up to 100km.
Cupra Formentor
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
05. GMC Yukon — Q2
Move over, Toyota LandCruiser, there's a new sheriff in town.
Measuring more than 5.3 metres long, the GMC Yukon is a vast SUV with a huge tow rating.
It packs a 6.2-litre V8 petrol developing 313kW and 624Nm driving all-four wheels through a 10-speed torque converter automatic.
Exclusively being converted to right-hand drive by Walkinshaw in Denali trim, the GMC Yukon wears a $169,900 (before on-road costs) price tag.
Gmc Yukon
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
06. GWM Haval H6 – Q2
GWM's answer to the Toyota RAV4 is getting an update for 2025.
It will feature new exterior styling and improved interior tech.
The petrol version is expect to ditch the dual-clutch auto for a conventional nine-speed auto.
A plug-in hybrid version is on the way with a huge 35.4kWh battery delivering a driving range of up to 180km.
GWM Haval H6
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
07. Kia Sportage – Q2
The Kia Sportage is getting a mid-life update.
Cosmetic changes are an evolution rather than a revolution to its styling.
Tech and cabin design has been boosted to match what is found in the flagship EV9 electric SUV.
There will be a choice of petrol and hybrid power, with the US-market scoring a new all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid.
Kia Sportage
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
08. Volkswagen Tiguan – Q2
The next-gen Tiguan mid-size SUV is due to hit showrooms after March, 2025.
Base versions have a familiar 110kW petrol engine driving the front wheels.
But the mid- and top-tier versions get a new 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 150kW and 195kW, respectively.
Prices are expected to rise but so is the level of standard kit.
Volkswagen Tiguan
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
09. Lexus LBX Morizo RR – H1
Lexus has turned the dial all the way up with its new LBX Morizo RR.
The little luxury SUV has the heart of a GR Corolla with a bunch of performance parts such as a limited slip rear diff, large exhaust pipes with active sound, beefy brakes and a torque-splitting all-wheel drive set-up.
Priced from $76,490, before on-road costs, it is a limited edition, so get it while it's hot.
Lexus LBX
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
10. Suzuki Fronx – H1
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11. Volkswagen Tayron – Q4
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The Volkswagen Tayron will replace the seven-seat Tiguan Allspace in the brand's local line-up next year.
It will be a similar size to the new Skoda Kodiaq and is expected to feature the same engine choices as the smaller Tiguan SUV. A plug-in hybrid option is a possibility further down the line.
12. Chery Tiggo 9 – H2
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The Chery Tiggo 9 is headed our way in the second half of 2025.
The big SUV pairs a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and sizeable battery.
Chery claims it can drive up to 1400km before depleting the battery and emptying the fuel tank.
There is also a petrol-only version available, which fits a 195kW/400Nm turbo-petrol engine paired to an eight-speed auto driving the front wheels.
13. Jaecoo J8 – H2
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14. MG QS — 2025
There's a new model for every segment coming, said MG, and the clearest is the large SUV.
To be a true top-five seller in Australia, MG needs a seven-seat answer to the Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento. This is it.
Based on the China-market Roewe RX9 (a similar story to the new HS), we're promised it will be MG-ified before launching.
15. Mitsubishi Outlander - Q3
Mitsubishi's popular Outlander will receive a model year update before the end of 2025, featuring specification changes and most importantly an Australian-specific suspension and handling tune.
The update also includes some minor design changes, including a tweaked bumper, new wheels, and a new 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen with wireless phone mirroring.
Expect to learn more about pricing and specs for the range closer to the new Outlander's third-quarter release date.
Mitsubishi Outlander
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
16. Subaru Forester - Mid-2025
The sixth-generation Forester will hit Australian shores in the middle of this year, featuring the brand's latest blocky styling language also seen on the Crosstrek and WRX.
On top of a slew of major improvements over the outgoing model, the new Forester will importantly debut a more powerful hybrid system, which should be both more fuel efficient and powerful than its first-generation 'e-Boxer' predecessors.
Expect pricing for the four grades available at launch to be announced imminently.
17. Mahindra XUV3X0 - H2
Mahindra is set to enter the small SUV fray in 2025 with its compact XUV3X0 to challenge the likes of the Hyundai Venue and Kia Stonic.
Based on a SsangYong Tivoli platform, the 3X0 has either a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine or a 1.5-litre turbo diesel in its home market, and with a price-tag speculated to be in the $25k region, it could be a viable cut-price alternative to many rivals, following in the footsteps of its much larger XUV700 sibling.
18. Toyota Corolla Cross - H2
The Corolla Cross will receive a mid-life update in Australia in the second half of 2025, featuring some significant spec tweaks on top of a new sporty all-wheel-drive-only GR Sport variant which adds a specific suspension tune and distinct styling.
The 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain used in the current Corolla Cross range is expected to continue, although Toyota is yet to lock in details for Australia.
No doubt it is hoping this mid-life update will give the Corolla Cross a boost in one of Australia's most hotly contested market segments.
Toyota Corolla Cross
Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
19. KGM SsangYong Actyon - Mid-2025
Due in the middle of this year, the Actyon nameplate will return to Australia after a 14 year hiatus. This time around, the Actyon takes the visage of a mid-size SUV to rival the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Mitsubishi Outlander, serving as a larger sibling to the recently-released Torres.
Expect similar powertrains, with the Actyon powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine in either front- or all-wheel drive via a six-speed auto. Expect a hybrid powertrain to be revealed imminently.
It is the second product after the Torres to be released by the brand under its new ownership, continuing on the design themes started by the Torres.
20. Renault Captur - H2
Renault's humble Captur small SUV will hit Australian shores in the second half of 2025, bringing with it the first instance of the brand's connected services suite, and possibly also its first plugless hybrid system.
It also has significant changes compared to the slow-selling current car, with a new face to reflect the current design direction of the brand, and other upgrades in the cabin.
Expect to learn more on the Captur's renewed push into Australia in the second half of this year.
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