Best new-car deals in October 2025
From Abarth to Zeekr, most car brands in Australia have special offers available in October 2025. Here are some of the best.
UPDATED, October 17, 2025
Are you looking to buy a new car, but missed out on the end of the financial year (EOFY) deals?
While EOFY is a great time to buy a new car, don't fret, as the new-car deals have continued into the new 2025-26 financial year.
In a record new-car market, carmakers have sharpened their pencils amid rising competition – particularly from fledgling Chinese brands – and improved stock availability, as supply issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are now far in the rear-view mirror.
Nearly all car manufacturers from Abarth to Zeekr have at least one special offer available in October 2025. Listed below are some of the best new-car deals recently covered by Drive, and available across Australia this month.
ALFA ROMEO GIULIA, TONALE AND STELVIO SPECIAL EDITIONS: Alfa Romeo reveals limited edition Intensa Special Series versions of Tonale, Giulia and Stelvio
BYD SEALION 7 AND SHARK 6 (accessory offer): BYD Shark 6 and Sealion 7 buyers score $2000 gift
CUPRA FORMENTOR PLUG-IN HYBRID: Cupra Formentor hybrid price slashed by up to $28,000 after 70 per cent sales slump
CUPRA LEON VZ, VZe and VZx: Cupra Leon hatch price slashed by $17,600, on par with base Corolla, Mazda 3 – UPDATE
FIAT 500E AND ABARTH 500E: Fiat slashes $20,000 off pint-sized 500e electric car and Abarth 500e Scorpionissima
FORD MUSTANG MACH-E: Ford Mustang Mach-E EV switches to drive-away discounts, knocking up to $14,000 off the price
GWM HAVAL JOLION: GWM cuts prices in limited-time offer, Haval Jolion now Australia’s cheapest hybrid SUV
GWM TANK 500 PHEV PRE-ORDER: 2026 GWM Tank 500 plug-in hybrid price on par with cheapest Toyota Prado diesel
HONDA CR-V, ZR-V and HR-V: Honda replaces eight-year SUV warranty offer with five free services
HYUNDAI IONIQ 6: Hyundai offering up to $35,000 off new Ioniq 6 electric sedans amid slow sales, inbound facelift
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE PLUG-IN HYBRID (run-out): Jeep Grand Cherokee hybrid price slashed by $33,090 to clear up to four years’ worth of stock
KIA TASMAN X-LINE: Kia Tasman price already discounted as sales start slow
MG 4, S5, IM5 and IM6 EVs: MG electric cars include up to 12 months of free Evie public charging in limited offer
NISSAN X-TRAIL E-POWER HYBRID: Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid now potentially cheaper than Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
PORSCHE MACAN ELECTRIC: Porsche offering up to $10,000 off Macan Electric in Australia with finance offer
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ALLSPACE: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace run-out deal matches Chinese and Indian seven-seaters
