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Top 10 best selling cars in Australia

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Buying a new car is exciting, but with so many options on the market, how do you choose? If you want an idea of what Aussies are driving, then this list of the best selling cars in Australia might be a place to start. 

What’s the best car to buy in Australia if you’re looking to update to a new set of wheels and get out on the road? While it will ultimately depend on your needs, preferences and budget – as well as whether you want to make the change to electric – this list of the nation’s best-selling cars may help you narrow down your search or give you some food for thought.

Top 10 best-selling cars in Australia – July 2023

  1. Ford Ranger
  2. Toyota Hilux
  3. MG ZS
  4. Tesla Model Y
  5. Toyota RAV4
  6. Toyota Corolla
  7. Isuzu UTE D-Max
  8. Hyundai i30
  9. Toyota Prado
  10. Mitsubishi Triton

Source: The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries via Canstar Blue.

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Toyota remains Australia’s favourite car brand, with figures from the FCAI showing that it more than doubled sales of its nearest rival, Mazda, in the calendar year 2022. According to FCAI data, a total of 1,081,429 vehicles were sold in Australia throughout 2022, with demand still exceeding supply thanks to the knock-on effects of the pandemic and its impact on supply chains. SUVs and light commercial vehicles accounted for 76.8% of sales, while battery electric vehicles accounted for 3.1%.

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Most popular new car brands in Australia

  1. Toyota
  2. Mazda
  3. Kia
  4. Mitsubishi
  5. Hyundai
  6. Ford
  7. MG
  8. Subaru
  9. Isuzu Ute
  10. Volkswagen

Source: FCAI, 2023, based on overall 2022 new vehicle sales.

Electric vehicle sales in Australia

According to Which Car, electric vehicle sales are on the rise on Australia, with battery vehicle sales up 534% year to date to July 2023. The Tesla Model Y dominates in terms of popularity, but legacy car brands like Volvo and Mercedes Benz have also found their way into the Top 10.

Most popular electric vehicles in Australia

  1. Tesla Model Y
  2. BYD Atto 3
  3. Tesla Model 3
  4. Polestar 2
  5. MG ZS EV
  6. Kia EV6
  7. Volvo C40
  8. Cupra Born
  9. Hyundai Ioniq 5

Source: whichcar.com.au, August 2023, based on overall year to date electric vehicle sales.

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This article was reviewed by our Editor-in-Chief Nina Rinella before it was published as part of Canstar’s fact-checking process.

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Alasdair DuncanContent Editor

Alasdair Duncan is Canstar's Content Editor, specialising in home loans, property and lifestyle topics. He has written more than 500 articles for Canstar and his work is widely referenced by other publishers and media outlets, including Yahoo Finance, The New Daily, The Motley Fool and Sky News. He has featured as a guest author for property website homely.com.au.

In his more than 15 years working in the media, Alasdair has written for a broad range of publications. Before joining Canstar, he was a News Editor at Pedestrian.TV, part of Australia’s leading youth media group. His work has also appeared on ABC News, Junkee, Rolling Stone, Kotaku, the Sydney Star Observer and The Brag. He has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Journalism from the University of Queensland.

When he is not writing about finance for Canstar, Alasdair can probably be found at the beach with his two dogs or listening to podcasts about pop music. You can follow Alasdair on LinkedIn.

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