Australia November New-Car Arrivals: Hybrid Seltos, XPeng L03, Leapmotor B03X and a Cheaper Tesla Model 3

Australia's November new-car diary, compiled by GoAuto, shows a month of arrivals rather than a month of launches, and the pattern is clear: hybrid power at the volume end and new Chinese brands priced under $50,000. Kia's second-generation Seltos arrives from $39,990 driveaway, with a six-model range switching exclusively to 1.6-litre hybrid power and electric all-wheel drive available on the flagship GT-Line, in a new, larger body with upgraded technology. CARC covered the Seltos Hybrid's European premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October; the Australian arrival is the same car in a different market, with local pricing attached.

The Chinese arrivals cluster tightly on price. XPeng's L03 medium SUV starts at $41,900 plus on-road costs, with battery-electric and range-extended versions priced identically, four variants offering up to 520 km WLTP electric range or 1,017 km combined range with a petrol generator, and pre-orders now open. Leapmotor's B03X compact electric SUV arrives in November from $29,990 driveaway, with two variants offering 130 kW or 145 kW, up to 382 km WLTP range, a standard 14.6-inch touchscreen and comprehensive safety technology. Chery's premium Lepas brand launches its L6 electric SUV in November from $47,990 plus on-road costs, with a 160 kW motor and 65 kWh battery delivering 440 km WLTP range, and a plug-in hybrid following in 2027.

The diary also covers buyers who are not shopping for EVs at all. LDV reintroduces diesel power to its D90 seven-seat SUV with a 163 kW and 520 Nm 2.5-litre turbo-diesel and 3,500 kg towing capacity, in five variants including a new Luxe flagship, priced from $43,674 driveaway before promotional discounts. LDV's updated T60 ute arrives with the same diesel, an eight-speed automatic and 3,500 kg towing, with revised styling, cabin and technology. GWM's new Haval H7 also arrives this month; CARC covered its November deal pricing separately in yesterday's deals roundup, so this article notes the arrival without repeating the offer terms.

At the top and bottom of the price ladder, Mercedes-Benz adds plug-in hybrid GLE 450 e SUV and Coupe variants from $156,900 plus on-road costs, with a six-cylinder petrol-electric drivetrain producing 320 kW and 680 Nm and up to 91 km WLTP electric range. Tesla's new entry-level Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive arrives priced from $45,900 plus on-road costs, offering 572 km WLTP range, 6.2-second 0 to 100 km/h acceleration and revised equipment, with Model Y upgrades alongside. For Australian buyers, the honest summary is that November is a buyer's month for choice, not just for discounts.