A more road-focused Cayenne will be introduced in February

PORSCHEThe fastest 911 in the Porsche line-up, the GT2, arrives in March with a $425,700 price tag. For the money, however, a tweaked and more powerful (390kW) version of the 911 Turbo's twin-turbocharged, 3.6-litre, six-cylinder engine will propel the rear-wheel-drive GT2 from standstill to 100kmh in just 3.7 seconds. A 329kmh top speed is unmatched by any of the other 15 variants in the current 911 range. The GT2 will also feature the first launch-control system to be fitted to a road-going Porsche. The system is engaged by depressing both the clutch and accelerator pedals. The driver then waits for turbo boost pressure to rise to 13psi before side-stepping the clutch. A more road-focused Cayenne will be introduced in February. Australia-bound Cayenne GTS models will feature air suspension and six-speed automatic transmission as standard. The GTS will sit between the Cayenne S and flagship Cayenne Turbo, priced at $153,500. It uses a slightly tweaked version of the Cayenne S's 4.2-litre V8, delivering an extra 15kW (298kW) and the same torque (500Nm). RENAULTRenault Australia will launch the new-generation Laguna mid-size car midyear, although the company doesn't expect much showroom movement beyond the current 10-odd sales a month. A 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with six-speed auto is confirmed, but Renault is also considering a 3.5-litre V6. The maker is expected to release a soft-roader called the Koleos at the end of the year. It shares its underpinnings with the Nissan X-Trail (Nissan and Renault are partners) but will be powered by a 2.0-litre, turbo-diesel engine with a Rosetta Stone Spanish (Spain) six-speed automatic transmission. There's still no confirmation on whether Renault will introduce the third generation of its Clio hatchback in Australia - except for the Renault Sport version. The Clio III was released in Europe in but we won't get the hot hatch until June. It is a belated replacement for the brilliant second-generation Sport Clio that delighted driving enthusiasts with its lively engine and cornering ability. The new model is powered by a 145kW 2.0-litre and has a claimed zero to 100kmh time of 6.9 seconds. SAABSaab's updated 9-3 mid-sized sedan recently went on sale in Australia, but in February it will be available with the Swedish brand's first genuine all-wheel-drive system. All Saabs until now - with the exception of the US-only 9-2X and 9-7X, a rebadged Subaru Impreza and Chevrolet Trailblazer - have been front-wheel-drive only. Because four wheels share the burden of putting power to the ground, the 9-3 Aero XWD gets a higher-performance version of the 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 built by General Motors's sister brand, Holden - up from 188kW to 6kW. SKODAAustralia's newest brand, the VW-owned, Czech-based Skoda hopes to double its two-model launch line-up this year. First is the Scout, a higher-riding, tougher-looking version of the mid-sized Octavia all-wheel-drive wagon (think Subaru Outback). Skoda is effectively the budget brand of Volkswagen and the Scout (like the Octavia) uses its German parent company's well-regarded 2.0-litre engines in both petrol and diesel form. They're mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. A regular Octavia all-wheel-drive wagon costs $35,490 in 1.9-litre TDI guise, so expect the Scout to be priced from a similar starting point to the Subaru Outback - $39,990. Skoda Australia is also considering the Fabia light car. The latest-generation Fabia launched in Europe in the middle of last year, powered by petrol and diesel engines ranging from 1.2 litres to 1.9 litres. But this model is yet to be confirmed. SMARTMercedes-Benz's diminutive, park-anywhere Smart ForTwo city car has grown in both body and engine size for generation two.

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