New car shoppers and enthusiastic motor industry observers have plenty to look forward to next year. That includes an assortment of fresh metal. Let us get straight into it, starting at the first letter of the alphabet.

Audi is releasing Black Edition models exclusive to the local market, applied to the A3, S3, A5, S5, Q2, Q3, Q5 and SQ5. Infotainment enhancements are planned for the Q2 and the Q3 range gains a TDI motor. Chinese firm BAIC said it plans to expand the X55 crossover range, but no specifics were given.

From BMW, expect a new 5-Series and X2, while the 3-Series and 4-Series are set to get minor tweaks. The wild M3 Touring is a definite arrival.

Electric brand Build Your Dreams (BYD) launched operations in Mzansi this year, spearheaded by the ATTO 3. In 2024 it intends to broaden its range with the Dolphin.

Fans of French marque Citroën will delight in the arrival of the C3 Aircross. If money is no object, perhaps the open-air Ferrari Roma Spider is on the cards for you in 2024. A more attainable Italian prospect comes in the form of the latest Fiat 500, the reinvented, electric rendition of the popular favourite.

It will be a big one for American automaker Ford, launching the plug-in hybrid version of its Ranger, plus Platinum and Tremor editions. The next Mustang is coming to town, so are the new Tourneo and Transit. Keep an eye out for the return of the Territory.

Great Wall Motors (GWM) is diversifying its P-Series bakkie range with a hybrid version. Hyundai is preparing for the upgraded i20 and Tucson, in addition to the Santa Fe, new from the ground-up. Isuzu is reviving the X-Rider edition of the D-Max, with updates for the LSE and V-Cross grades, rounded off by a new single-cab.

Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) is bringing the new T9 double-cab to market, followed by an enhanced T8.

A quiet year for Jaguar, with two high-performance entrants on the cards: the rare F-Type ZP and F-Pace 575 Edition.

Jeep is readying refreshments for the Wrangler and Gladiator bakkie. From Kia, anticipate the updated Picanto, Seltos and Sorento. The manic Lamborghini Revuelto will make its debut on local shores. Fancy a new Range Rover Sport? The SV Edition One has been confirmed for our market.

In 2024 Lexus will give us the hybrid version of its striking LC 500 grand tourer, while the UX is expected to gain specification changes.

It is a significant one for niche sports car firm Lotus, as they release their first electric vehicle, the Eletre.

Maserati is also bracing for electrification, with the Grecale, in addition to Trofeo and Modena versions of the GranTurismo.

If you thought the Mazda CX-60 needed something more, a high-grade Takumi version might address that.

New from Mercedes-Benz, are facelifts of the GLE, GLA, GLB and GLS, as well as the new E-Class and G-Class. In the Mercedes-AMG arena, the C63, GT63, GLC63 and GLC43 are compelling prospects.

Mini will give local buyers a bigger, more digitised Countryman. Mitsubishi has the new Triton in the works, supported by an Xpander Cross, updated Outlander and Pajero Sport.

Opel hopes to kick-start enthusiasm for the Corsa, with a revised version. Hopefully the substandard Renault and Kiger and Triber will be improved by a life-cycle refresh. In 2024 the enhanced Clio and Captur are also on the cards, in addition to the sleek new Arkana.

Tank, a sub-brand of GWM, will release the 300 and 500 sport-utility vehicles. From Toyota, the Land Cruiser 70-Series and Land Cruiser Prado are the only new models the Japanese automaker wanted to note for the time being. But earlier this year it did go on record confirming the hybrid Hilux for 2024.

Volkswagen will update the T-Cross and Touareg, to be joined by the new Tiguan. Lastly, Volvo is bringing its smallest electric car, the EX30, to Mzansi.