The oldest 'new' cars still on sale in Australia

While there are some exceptions – particularly for light-commercial vehicles – this mostly holds true.

However, some ‘new’ vehicles sold in Australia are ageing – ranging from more than half a decade to almost 40 years old.

A successor to the seven-seat Audi Q7 large SUV could be the brand's final all-new internal-combustion vehicle

With the German luxury brand promising to launch only battery-electric vehicles after 2026, the third-generation Q7 will likely remain on the MLB Evo platform.

The first-generation Q7's 10-year lifespan suggests a similar timeframe for the current vehicle, which launched in 2015.

A major update in 2020 introduced exterior tweaks and an overhauled cabin similar to its newer Q8 coupe SUV sibling, with another revision expected to debut later this year.

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The current Mazda MX-5 was unveiled in 2015 – the RF hardtop was introduced two years later – with a facelift due in Australia in 2024.

Although it might look similar, the MX-5 has been updated over the years, with an improved 2.0-litre engine, additional technology, new paint colours, special editions, and the deletion of the entry-level 1.5-litre engine.

So, what's next for the iconic MX-5?

A senior Mazda executive has confirmed a next-generation MX-5 is on track for a circa-2026 launch.

“The MX-5 is an icon in the Mazda product lineup and we have a lot of promise with our current MX-5 owners spread all over the world, so we will continue our MX-5 in the future,” Mazda’s director and senior managing executive officer, Yasuhiro Aoyama, told Wheels.

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While the next-generation Triton ute has finally debuted, less is known about its SUV twin, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

First launched in 2015, the current Pajero Sport – a nameplate new to Australia, replacing the Challenger – is expected to remain on sale for at least another 12 to 18 months.

A future product roadmap released by Mitsubishi points to a global launch in 2025 for the next-generation Pajero Sport, which will be heavily based on the all-new Triton revealed in mid-2023.

The existing model is one of Australia's most popular large SUVs, with affordable pricing compared to other body-on-frame