The media preview day for this year’s Australian International Motor Show was 18 October. There were global debuts for the Holden, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota brands.
Holden Colorado7: Thai-built (at Rayong) version of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Holden Cruze wagon: an import from GM Korea, to be launched in January
Holden Malibu: to be built in Korea but with bespoke touches, local launch in 2013
Hyundai Accent SR concept: follows importer’s Veloster SR Turbo, 103kW 1.6 turbo
Hyundai i30 SR concept: 130kW 2.0 turbo, SR to be possible new global sub-brand
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By GlobalDataKia Rondo: local market name for redesigned Carens which debuted at Paris show
Lexus LF-LC Blue concept: AWD version of the LF-LC concept from Detroit 2012
Mazda CX-9 facelift: this crossover’s first facelift was at the NY show in 2009
Nissan Patrol: RHD debut for the seventh generation model, diesel engine to come
Nissan Pulsar: local name for the latest Sylphy/Sentra/Almera, built in Thailand
Toyota Corolla five-door: sold elsewhere as the Auris, it debuts with Corolla badges
Author: Glenn Brooks