Toyota Sprinter Reviews

Has the world finally hit peak SUV? Hot on the heels of the release of the BYD Atto 1 and Kia K4 hatch in Australia, smaller, lighter, more efficient and – best of all – more-affordable passenger-car models are set to start making a comeback, as manufacturers respond to consumer and market shifts alike.

2026 might be one of the best years for Australian families on the hunt for a new ride.

Toyota appears to be tempering expectations surrounding the new HiLux, seemingly forecasting a significant sales drop and conceding its unlikely to be the country's – or even the brand's – best-selling vehicle.

China's GWM is set to launch a new 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine option in the Prado-rivalling Tank 500 SUV in the second half of 2025. It will also feature in the related Cannon Alpha ute.Orders for the new-generation Nissan Patrol Y63 will open in Australia late in 2026, ahead of first deliveries in 2027.An update for the Suzuki Jimny three-door will see it return for local sale in early 2026. It will feature safety technology that's already present in the Jimny XL five-door.A new petrol-electric hybrid powertrain will join the LandCruiser 300 Series line-up in the second half of 2026. A version of this engine already features in the Tundra pickup. Want to know what other new models are due in 2026? Check out our rolling coverage by clicking on the links below. Best EVs Australia 2026Best Small Cars Australia 2026Best Ute Australia 2026Best New Cars 2026 AustraliaBest Family Cars Australia 2026Best Hybrid Cars Australia 2026Best SUVs Australia 2026

The new generation Toyota HiLux will bring with it the first electric version of the dual-cab as we know it, though some of its confirmed specifications are lacklustre compared to its diesel counterpart.Read more about Toyota HiLux EV: Major issue with new HiLux EV exposedThe new Nissan Navara, revealed in November 2025, is based heavily on the Mitsubishi Triton, though a Navara-specific Warrior version is already confirmed.Read more about Nissan Navara: New 2026 Nissan Navara revealedThe Ford Ranger Super Duty, a tougher version of the incredibly popular workhorse, is set to welcome more body styles after its late-2025 launch.Read more about Ford Ranger Super Duty: 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty accessories detailedChery is set to call upon Rely, one of its Chinese-market sub-brands, to bring a new ute to Australia with plug-in hybrid available from launch.Read more about Chery ute: 2026 Chery ute to be hybrid at launch in OzA camouflaged KGM Musso has been spied testing in South Korea, suggesting a new version of the ute is on the way, though more details are yet to come to light.Read more about KGM Musso: Korea's budget electric ute incoming, to join its plug-in hybrid petrol version and the more common smaller diesel engine.Read more about GWM Cannon Alpha: Big new diesel ute and SUV comingWant to know what other new models are due in 2026? Check out our rolling coverage by clicking on the links below. Best EVs Australia 2026Best Small Cars Australia 2026Best 4x4 Australia 2026Best New Cars 2026 AustraliaBest Family Cars Australia 2026Best Hybrid Cars Australia 2026Best SUVs Australia 2026

The Toyota GR Corolla is bringing some efficiency and structural updates that are set to sharpen up the Japanese hot hatch.The Kia EV4 sedan will be the first EV4 body style to arrive, with its production in South Korea meaning it's easier to get here first.Closely related to the EV3, the EV4 is longer, wider and taller than a Tesla Model 3.Built in Slovakia and set to arrive later, the Kia EV4 hatch will mirror the sedan in many ways, aside from being shorter.As with the sedan, a a 58kWh Standard Range or 81kWh Long Range pack are confirmed internationally.Want to know what other new models are due in 2026? Check out our rolling coverage by clicking on the links below. Best EVs Australia 2026Best Ute Australia 2026Best 4x4 Australia 2026Best New Cars 2026 AustraliaBest Family Cars Australia 2026Best Hybrid Cars Australia 2026Best SUVs Australia 2026

The electric car onslaught will continue in 2026 with the announcement of more than 20 new models in Australia.

The Toyota Yaris Cross has switched over to a fully-hybrid powertrain across all grades but is its high price point a turn off?

The Toyota Prius dramatically left the Australian new car market in 2022 after 21 years on sale, however it could soon be making a return.

No, you’re not imagining it. Car companies are walking back their plans to roll out electric vehicles. So what does this mean for the future? What will we be driving instead? And should you stick to petrol or diesel?