A hybrid drivetrain is also due in the near future

BMW's smallest convertible will also be offered locally with a 160kW six-cylinder (5i) and 5kW four-cylinder (0i). The more affordable 0i convertible will cost about $60,000. CADILLAC General Motors Holden confirmed one of its worst-kept secrets in December last year when it announced the US luxury brand Cadillac would return to Australia after more than 60 years. Cadillac's opening salvo against the established German prestige marques is the latest-generation CTS. It arrives at the end of this year with a 2kW, 3.6-litre V6 that's based on the same engine used in the Commodore. A six-speed automatic is the sole transmission choice but customers can choose from two sporty suspension settings. A 2.9-litre, turbodiesel V6 will be available next year. CITROENC itroen's second-generation C5 sedan and wagon arrive in showrooms about October. There will be a strong focus on diesel engines, given that 85 per cent of current models sold are diesel-powered. A 2.0-litre petrol engine will be joined by a choice of three diesels: a 2.0-litre turbo, 2.2-litre twin turbo and a 2.7-litre turbo V6. Pricing is said to range from the low $40,000s to mid $50,000s. An all-new C3 small hatch is due to be unveiled at the Paris motor show in September and might just make it into Australian showrooms by the end of the year. The new C4 range petrol engines (the 1.4 and 1.4 turbo) were developed jointly by and shared with BMW, Mini and Peugeot.Citroen's version of the Mitsubishi Outlander soft-roader is due at the end of the year, too, although strong demand in Britain may initially limit Australian supply. CHRYSLERIt will be difficult to launch a vehicle this year any earlier than Chrysler. The American brand's Sebring convertible went on sale on January 1, joining the sedan that launched last year. Rather unusually, Chrysler offers the Rosetta Stone French Sebring with two types of folding roof: soft and hard. The Sebring with a three-piece folding metal roof will be the most expensive at about $50,000. Chrysler isn't confirming engines yet, but the 2.4-litre four-cylinder from the sedan is likely to be included. A 3.5-litre V6 is also likely. In February, Chrysler is due to release the next-generation Voyager. The seven-seater people-mover has a new "Flip 'n' Go" seating system, which allows the second-row seats to turn 180 degrees to face the third row. Chrysler Australia has yet to confirm whether the Voyager will be offered with more than just the current 8kW, 3.3-litre V6. In America, the model is also available with two ramped-up V6s: a 145kW 3.8-litre and 185kW 4.0-litre. A four-cylinder diesel sold in Europe is being considered for Australia. A V6 Voyager is expected to again start from $56,000. DODGE Chrysler's sister company, Dodge, returned to Australia in 06 and in the second half of this year will expand its local line-up to four models with the addition of the Journey people-mover. It is available with five or seven seats and aims to blend the elements of a family sedan, people-mover and 4WD-style wagon. Dodge says the Journey is a "right-sized" crossover vehicle aimed at young families. Power is likely to come from a 2.0-litre turbodiesel with automatic transmission and four- and six-cylinder petrol engines. FIAT Fiat has one of the star cars of the year, the 500 "Bambino". Italy's iconic small car (now made in Poland) is due to be unveiled at the Melbourne motor show in March and go on sale locally soon after. However, the first shipment is sold out and there is a waiting list of at least four months.

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