No, it’s not an illusion – there are A LOT of new Chinese car brands coming to Australia in the very near future. Gone are the days when cars from China were all bargain-basement specials with nothing more than a low price tag to get buyers interested. These days Australian motorists demand quality from their automotive purchases, driving a change in what brands bring here.
Up to a dozen new Chinese marques are set to join Australia’s already massive list of new-car suppliers by the end of 2025, and more will follow if they decide to ride the wave of booming sales post-pandemic. Though we’re still waiting for confirmation of whether or when some players will make their move Down Under, here are some of the brands confirmed or seriously considering a move to the local market. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Despite being one of China’s largest carmakers, GAC might not be a familiar name to Australian motorists.
Australian firm AGA Auto was appointed GAC’s local distributor in 2022, and in May announced it would bring the namesake brand to showrooms under the three-letter banner in the second half of 2025. GAC’s lineup focuses on petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, while sub-brand Aion is electric-only. It’s not yet clear whether Aion models will be rebranded as GAC when they arrive in Australia.
In the plans are GAC’s M8/E9 people movers and GS8/ES9 larg.