The rebounding Australian automotive market has posted one other all-time month-to-month sales record as supply normalises and backorders dwindle.
August new automotive sales totalled 109,966 items in line with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), up 15.4 per cent on the identical month in 2022. This is the very best August on record.
The Australian market additionally broke all-time data this yr in each May and July, and recorded the best June in 5 years. Year-to-date (YTD) sales sit at 788,584 sales, up 9.9 per cent for the best tally since 2017.
| YEAR | AUG SALES | YTD SALES |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 109,966 | 788,584 |
| 2022 | 95,256 | 717,575 |
| 2021 | 81,199 | 732,828 |
| 2020 | 60,986 | 575,906 |
| 2019 | 85,633 | 723,283 |
| 2018 | 95,221 | 786,294 |
| 2017 | 96,662 | 788,968 |
| 2016 | 94,909 | 784,380 |
| 2015 | 90,705 | 761,440 |
| 2014 | 88,157 | 737,975 |
This is suggestive of vastly improved imports regardless of ongoing quarantine issues at ports and lingering supply chain points attributable to COVID and the warfare in Ukraine, which means order holders are taking their delayed deliveries.
“The Australian automotive sector continues to reveal its energy, with August recording unprecedented sales figures, reflecting each a excessive degree of demand from Australians and improved supply of autos,” claimed FCAI chief govt Tony Weber, pointing to “the underlying energy of the market”.
“As customers proceed to embrace low emissions applied sciences we’re seeing progress in electrical, plug-in and hybrid automobile sales. More than 1 in 6 autos bought within the month of August featured low emissions applied sciences,” he added.
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Isuzu Ute had a record month
Electric autos grabbed 8.6 per cent share of the passenger and SUV market, whereas hybrids together with plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) took 15.6 per cent passenger and SUV share.
Sales throughout each state and territory elevated, whereas the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger topped the general sales charts as soon as once more.
Brands
Market chief Toyota (22,231 sales) returned its market share to above 20 per cent and had six fashions inside the general prime 20 nameplates. Mazda’s sales (8458) contracted barely however it held onto second place forward of Ford (7898), which managed 35.3 per cent progress for the month.
Hyundai (6513) edged Kia (6510) by the barest of margins, however each Korean manufacturers contracted barely. Completing the highest 10 have been MG (5368), Mitsubishi (4961, with one other month within the crimson as the present Triton nears runout), Isuzu Ute (4712 for a brand new all-time record), Subaru (4706), and Nissan (4233, up greater than 150 per cent).
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Kia remains to be beating Hyundai YTD
Nissan’s result’s a return to type on the again of the new-generation Qashqai and X-Trail, and a monster month (1032 items) for the mighty V8 Patrol.
Smaller manufacturers that posted robust progress included Volkswagen (up 29.7 per cent because of improved supply), LDV (up 27 per cent), Lexus (simply on record tempo, up an enormous 253.2 per cent led by NX), Land Rover (up 217.7 per cent led by Defender and Range Rover Sport), Volvo (up 45.9 per cent), Skoda (up 70.7 %), and SsangYong (up 36 per cent).
Several new or near-new manufacturers managed strong outcomes, notably BYD (803 sales), Chery (760 sales), Cupra (302 sales), Polestar (225 sales), and Genesis (190 sales).
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Chery Omoda 5
Just a few smaller OEMs that struggled in August included Mitsubishi (down 22.2 per cent), Mercedes-Benz (down 12.8 per cent), Suzuki (down 33.3 per cent), Renault (down 10.5 per cent), and Jeep (down 45.2 per cent).
| BRAND | SALES | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota |
22,321 | 8.3% |
| Mazda | 8458 | -4.1% |
| Ford | 7898 | 35.3% |
| Hyundai | 6513 | -2.0% |
| Kia | 6510 | -4.0% |
| MG | 5368 | 74.6% |
| Mitsubishi | 4961 | -22.2% |
| Isuzu Ute | 4712 | 68.3% |
| Subaru | 4706 | 59.0% |
| Nissan | 4233 | 154.1% |
| Volkswagen | 3721 | 29.7% |
| Tesla | 3309 | -2.6% |
| GWM | 2878 | 9.1% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2508 | -12.8% |
| BMW | 2272 | -5.1% |
| LDV | 1826 | 27.0% |
| Lexus | 1685 | 253.2% |
| Suzuki | 1430 | -33.3% |
| Audi | 1344 | -0.4% |
| Honda | 1184 | -6.0% |
| Land Rover | 1039 | 217.7% |
| Volvo Car | 1037 | 45.9% |
| BYD | 803 | – |
| Chery | 760 | – |
| Skoda | 698 | 70.7% |
| Renault | 668 | -10.5% |
| Ram | 541 | -2.0% |
| SsangYong | 487 | 36.0% |
| Porsche | 418 | 38.9% |
| Jeep | 374 | -45.2% |
| Cupra | 302 | 160.3% |
| Chevrolet | 289 | 5.9% |
| Peugeot | 275 | 35.5% |
| Mini | 242 | -22.4% |
| Polestar | 225 | 492.1% |
| Genesis | 190 | 113.5% |
| Fiat | 184 | 152.0% |
| Alfa Romeo | 80 | 35.6% |
| Maserati | 64 | 42.2% |
| Jaguar | 47 | -45.3% |
| Citroen | 29 | 222.2% |
| Lamborghini | 28 | 12.0% |
| Lotus | 21 | – |
| Ferrari | 20 | -13.0% |
| Bentley | 13 | -23.5% |
| McLaren | 9 | -30.8% |
| Chrysler | 7 | 600.0% |
| Aston Martin | 6 | -53.8% |
| Rolls-Royce | 6 | 50.0% |
Models
The Toyota HiLux edged out the Ford Ranger by the barest of margins, however Ford gained’t thoughts a lot contemplating it dominated the extra worthwhile 4×4 market. The Toyota RAV4 returned to 3rd place on the charts.
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The Toyota RAV4 returned to the highest of the SUV charts
The Isuzu D-Max had its greatest month on record as supply improves, making it three utes inside the highest 4. Add the Mazda BT-50 twin into the combo and the badge-engineered pair completed clear in third total.
Rounding out the highest 10 have been the MG ZS, Toyota Corolla (after a while outdoors the highest 10), Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Tucson, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Toyota Prado.
From the highest 20 nameplates, seven have been mid-sized SUVs, 5 have been giant SUVs, 4 have been utes, two have been small automobiles, one a mid-sized sedan, and one a small SUV.
- Toyota HiLux: 5762
- Ford Ranger: 5760
- Toyota RAV4: 3317
- Isuzu D-Max: 3281
- MG ZS: 3193
- Toyota Corolla: 2808
- Tesla Model Y: 2314
- Hyundai Tucson: 2084
- Mitsubishi Outlander: 2030
- Toyota Prado: 1969
- Mazda CX-5: 1784
- Hyundai i30: 1765
- Subaru Outback: 1654
- Toyota LandCruiser Wagon: 1641
- Nissan X-Trail: 1533
- Ford Everest: 1502
- Isuzu MU-X: 1431
- Subaru Forester: 1427
- Mazda BT-50: 1406
- Toyota Camry: 1337
Segments
- Micro Cars: Kia Picanto (978), Fiat 500 (69)
- Light Cars beneath $30,000: MG 3 (1153), Suzuki Swift (626), Kia Rio (355)
- Light Cars over $30,000: Mini (90), Skoda Fabia (48), Audi A1 (46)
- Small Cars beneath $40,000: Toyota Corolla (2808), Hyundai i30 (1765), Mazda 3 (1041)
- Small Cars over $40,000: Volkswagen Golf (500), MG 4 (296), Subaru WRX (245)
- Medium Cars beneath $60,000: Toyota Camry (1337), Skoda Octavia (118), Mazda 6 (112)
- Medium Cars over $60,000: Tesla Model 3 (995), BMW 3 Series (237), Polestar 2 (225)
- Large Cars beneath $70,000: Kia Stinger (47), Skoda Superb (25), Citroen C5 X (5)
- Large Cars over $70,000: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (31), BMW 5 Series (30), Mercedes-Benz EQE (30)
- Upper Large Cars: BMW i7 (10), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (9), Mercedes-AMG GT (9)
- People Movers: Kia Carnival (913), LDV MIFA (60), Volkswagen Multivan (53)
- Sports Cars beneath $80,000: Subaru BRZ (164), Toyota GR86 (128), BMW 2 Series (93)
- Sports Cars over $80,000: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (98), BMW 4 Series (92), Chevrolet Corvette (38)
- Sports Cars over $200,000: Porsche 911 (56), Lamborghini 2-door vary (21), Ferrari vary (20)
- Light SUVs: Mazda CX-3 (1115), Volkswagen T-Cross (598), Toyota Yaris Cross (547)
- Small SUVs beneath $45,000: MG ZS (3193), Subaru Crosstrek (1177), Mazda CX-30 (1132)
- Small SUVs over $45,000: Volvo XC40 (592), BMW X1 (537), Lexus UX (252)
- Medium SUVs beneath $60,000: Toyota RAV4 (3317), Hyundai Tucson (2084), Mitsubishi Outlander (2030)
- Medium SUVs over $60,000: Tesla Model Y (2314), Lexus NX (866), Mazda CX-60 (572)
- Large SUVs beneath $70,000: Toyota Prado (1969), Subaru Outback (1654), Ford Everest (1502)
- Large SUVs over $70,000: Land Rover Defender (466), BMW X5 (307), Lexus RX (295)
- Upper Large SUVs beneath $120,000: Toyota LandCruiser (1641), Nissan Patrol (1032), Land Rover Discovery (84)
- Upper Large SUVs over $120,000: Range Rover (129), Lexus LX (81), BMW X7 (70)
- Light Vans: Peugeot Partner (62), Volkswagen Caddy (60)
- Medium Vans: Toyota HiAce (431), LDV G10 (290), Ford Transit Custom (199)
- Large Vans: LDV Deliver 9 (315), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (266), Renault Master (200)
- Light Buses: Toyota HiAce (190), Toyota Coaster (37), LDV Deliver 9 (21)
- 4×2 Utes: Toyota HiLux (1201), Isuzu D-Max (653), Ford Ranger (379)
- 4×4 Utes: Ford Ranger (5381), Toyota HiLux (4561), Isuzu D-Max (2628)
- Utes above $100,000: Ram 1500 (457), Chevrolet Silverado HD (130), Chevrolet Silverado (121)
Miscellaneous
Sales by area
- New South Wales: 34,655, up 13.6 per cent
- Victoria: 29,126, up 16.3 per cent
- Queensland: 23,049, up 7.8 per cent
- Western Australia: 11,637, up 32.5 per cent
- South Australia: 6952, up 21.9 per cent
- Tasmania: 1843, up 14.4 per cent
- Australian Capital Territory: 1713, up 13.7 per cent
- Northern Territory: 991, up 21.4 per cent
Category breakdown
- SUV: 62,313 sales, 56.7 per cent share
- Light commercials: 24,031 sales, 21.9 per cent share
- Passenger automobiles: 19,336 sales, 17.6 per cent share
- Heavy commercials: 4286 sales, 3.9 per cent share
Top segments by market share
- Medium SUV: 21.7 per cent share
- 4×4 Utes: 16.9 per cent share
- Small SUV: 15.9 per cent share
- Large SUV: 12.8 per cent share
- Small Car: 8.0 per cent share
Sales by purchaser kind
- Private patrons: 57,916, up 12.1 per cent
- Business fleets: 37,937, up 14.4 per cent
- Rental fleets: 6567, up 18.5 per cent
- Government fleets: 3260, up 35.7 per cent
Sales by propulsion or gasoline kind
- Petrol: 52,407, up 7.8 per cent
- Diesel: 33,590, up 9.1 per cent
- Hybrid: 11,584, up 68.7 per cent
- Electric: 6984, up 64.9 per cent
- PHEV: 1113, up 106.1 per cent
- Hydrogen FCEV: 2
Sales by nation of origin
- Japan: 35,945, up 23.3 per cent
- Thailand: 23,095, up 16.2 per cent
- China: 16,150, up 44.8 per cent
- Korea: 13,764, down 1.8 per cent
- Germany: 5413, up 28.8 per cent
Some earlier month-to-month experiences
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