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What's ahead for buyers in the Carsales Network's new car model calendar
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AUGUST
Audi A8 -- Luxury sedan set to arrive in Audi showrooms.
Holden Commodore Series II -- Update expected, along with E85 capability, in late August/early September.
Jaguar XF 3.0-litre -- Entry-level Jag sneaks under $100,000 without too much sacrifice.
Kia Sportage -- All-new compact SUV to add even more credibility to emerging Korean manufacturer.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG -- New Gullwing arrives to tackle Ferrari, Porsche and co.
Mitsubishi ASX -- New sub-Outlander SUV based on 'Concept cX' goes on sale.
Porsche 911 Turbo S -- and you thought the 911 Turbo was hot...
Skoda Octavia 90TSI -- Turbo/supercharger 1.4-litre version of the impressive Octavia.
Suzuki Kizashi Sport -- All-wheel drive version of Suzuki's promising new mid-sizer. 

SEPTEMBER
Bentley Mulsanne -- British opulence personified in massive new saloon.
BMW Z4 -- Hard-charging sDrive35is now on sale.
Citroen DS3 -- New Citroen wears historical DS badge but is actually a premium small car.
Ford Focus RS -- Only 315 225kW turbo five-cylinder hyper-hatches allocated.
Great Wall X240 diesel -- Chinese SUV is due to get a 2.0-litre diesel.
Holden Commodore VE Series II -- Holden updates Commodore with revised dash, E85 fuel capability.
Holden Statesman/Caprice WM – Long-wheelbase Holdens updated along similar lines to Commodore VE Series II.
Renault Fluence -- Megane-based sedan to pave the way for future electric version?
Renault Megane -- Hatch version of new-generation Megane hits the launch ramp.
Subaru WRX -- Updated WRX brings wide-body style from STi. 
Subaru STi -- Hotshot Subaru available as a sedan, and as an auto.

OCTOBER
Audi R8 Spyder -- Now, there's a convertible version of Audi's supercar.
Audi RS5 -- V8 magnificence personifies hottest version of Audi's svelte coupe.
Citroen C3 -- Radical maxi-windscreen hatch from French firm is due.
Citroen DS3 -- Current-generation DS is based on the C3 to compete with MINI.
Ford Mondeo -- Mid-size import to get a new-generation diesel, in wagon version as well.
Ford Fiesta -- Thai-built Fiestas will arrive with a model range juggle.
Geely MK -- 1.5-litre light sedan from China (WA only).
Holden Barina Spark -- Globally developed five-door light hatch with plenty of safety technology.
Kia Cerato hatch -- New five-door hatch joins sedan and Koup models to complete range.
Kia Optima -- Kia’s mid-size sedan is based on Hyundai’s i45.
Lexus CT200h -- Small Lexus hybrid hatch. Said to be safe, and for enthusiasts.
Lexus IS350 -- Beefier IS Lexus helps bridge the gap between IS250 and IS-F.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV -- Set to become the first all-electric vehicle to be offered in Australia.
Peugeot RCZ -- Slinky two-door coupe is yet another derivation of the 308.
Renault Megane -- French company's range will add a new Megane hatch and RS250 hotshot.
Renault Megane Coupe/Cabrio -- Coupe/cabriolet Megane to be launched.
Renault Kangoo -- New version of Renault mini-transporter debuts.
Ssangyong Korando C -- CR-V style compact SUV with 2.0-litre turbodiesel.

NOVEMBER
Chery J1 -- First Chinese passenger car will be the light-class 1.3-litre Chery J1 five-door hatch. 
Chery J11 -- Previous-generation RAV4 style 2.0-litre Chery J11 to arrive.
Nissan Micra -- There's a new Micra coming, with more choices than currently available.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS -- Stupendous 911 variant to go sale with a tag of $560,000.
Renault Clio Gordini RS -- Old nameplate revived for new performance models. 
Renault Fluence -- Megane-based sedan to pave the way for future electric version?
Skoda Yeti -- Czech brand to introduce its version of the VW Tiguan -- with potential price advantages.
Volvo S60 -- All-new, stylish, agile and long-awaited Swedish mid-size sedan.
Volkswagen Amarok -- Light commercial VW faces Toyota HiLux, Mitsubishi Triton.

DECEMBER 
Audi Q7 -- 2011 Audi SUV gets eight-speed auto, start-stop technology and a new 3.0-litre turbodiesel.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta -- Long-awaited replacement for the 147 five-door hatch. 
Honda Insight -- Honda's answer to the Toyota Prius.
Kia Optima -- Korea on the march as an all-new mid-size sedan replaces Magentis.
Lexus LF-A -- Japanese luxury brand's first crack at a supercar.
Porsche Cayenne -- Updated version of Porsche's SUV scheduled.
Proton Satria Neo R3 -- Hot hatch Proton combines Lotus suspension knowhow with purposeful looks.

2011
Q1

BMW X3 -- All-New mid-size BMW SUV expected early in 2011.
Chery J3 -- Ford Focus-style J3 uses a 1.6-litre engine.
Fiat 500 Abarth -- Hot mini Fiat.
Geely LC (Panda) -- Chinese 1.8-litre hatch/sedan arrives.
Holden Cruze -- Locally made small car holds the key to Holden's future.
Jeep Grand Cherokee -- All-new American off-roader.
Toyota FJ Cruiser -- Prado-based off-roader recalls iconic FJ40 Land Cruiser series.

Q2
Audi A7 -- Sleek new Audi Sportback to rival Benz CLS and BMW 5 Series GT.
Ford Falcon LPI -- New hi-tech LPG system goes under the bonnet of the Falcon.
Ford Territory -- Revised Territory with updated sixes is due around April.

Q3
Citroen C4 -- New French hatchback is due in July.
Ford Territory -- Long-awaited V6 diesel version is due.
Holden Volt -- A new style of hybrid arrives with expensive GM-developed Volt
Peugeot 508 -- New China-built large Pug sedan to top the range, replacing 407 and 607.
Nissan Patrol -- An all-new Patrol is in the wings, maybe late 2011.
Volvo V60 -- Wagon version of new S60 sedan.
Volkswagen Jetta -- Sixth-generation VW sedan grows in size to cast aside booted Golf image.

Q4
Alfa Romeo MiTo -- Super efficient MultiJet II MiTo is scheduled for late 2011.
Ford Focus -- Asia will supply Ford's small car from late 2011.
Honda CR-Z -- Honda will introduce its $35,000 sports hybrid coupe in late 2011.
Kia Rio -- All-new hatch and sedan scheduled.
Porsche 998 911 -- Development is well under way on next-gen 911.

2012
Q1
Peugeot 3008 hybrid -- Diesel-electric version of 3008 Crossover.

Q2
Audi A1 -- Germany's third-tier car company faces off with Mini, Fiat 500 and Alfa.
Ford Ranger -- The shared Ford/Mazda workhorse ute is in line for a replacement.
Jeep Patriot -- US 4WD maker is expected to introduce a new diesel to its angular SUV.
Kia Carnival -- Next generation of popular Korean MPV.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class -- Now Australia's entry Benz, the B-Class is in line for replacement
Nissan Tiida -- Spacious, practical but underrated small Nissan due for cessation/replacement.

2013
Mitsubishi Colt -- Largely invisible light Mitsubishi to be replaced by a global small car.
Toyota Camry -- Next generation Camry in the wings for 2013.

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