VFACTS: April sales increased slightly

Australia’s new car market established an upward trajectory in April, topping the previous year’s monthly sales of 1.3%, or 1072 vehicles, despite fewer sales days (with 22 sale days in April 2023 vs 23 in April 2022). In total, the Australian auto industry delivered 82,137 vehicles in April.

The results show that vehicle sales increased by 208.9 vehicles per day, mostly coming from the SUV market, up 8.6% or 3661 vehicles, and the heavy commercial vehicle sector, up 6.6%, equivalent equivalent to 240 vehicles, over the same period. time in 2022.

Australia’s passenger car market fell again in April, down 1.6 per cent or 253 vehicles from a year ago, while the light commercial sector also slipped, dropping a significant 13.1% or 2576 vehicles.

Despite the decline in industry sales, the Ford Ranger retained its position as Australia’s best-selling vehicle with 3567 units registered during the month. Ranger overtook second place Toyota HiLux with only 41 units, respectively outselling Toyota RAV4 in third place (sales 2198 units), Tesla Model Y in fourth place (2095) and second place. year is Hyundai i30 (2029).

But Ford’s seeming focus on vehicles means it didn’t end the month as Australia’s most loved brand. That honor was once again given to Toyota (with sales of 12,029), leading Mazda (6,926) with sales of 5103 vehicles and 6.2 points of market share. Kia ranked third in April with sales of 6,200 vehicles, surpassing Hyundai (5732) and Ford (5047).

Federal Automotive Industry Chamber data shows government and fleet sales rose 8.1% and 2.9%, respectively, in April, while rental sales recorded a 11 percent decline. .4%.

Interestingly, but perhaps not surprising, the data also shows that the number of new vehicles originating in China continues to grow. Year-to-date, the number of Chinese-made cars sold in Australia has increased by 68.5%, with 13,426 units sold in April alone. Japan remains Australia’s largest source of new vehicles. Australia (22,304 in April 2023) ahead of Thailand (15,886) and South Korea (12,952).

On a state-by-state basis, we see the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia increase (see data below), while New South Wales, Northern Territory and Tasmania all decline.

Top 10 best-selling cars by brand (April 2023):

Top 10 best-selling cars by model (April 2023):

State by state (April 2023):

*All sales data provided courtesy of