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The vehicle landscape in Australia has seen a significant shift in buying habits over the last 12 months, most notably with SUV sales continuing to overtake passenger cars and the growth of dual-cab utes as family transport.
Despite the car market experiencing a 15% drop in sales during 2018, car sales for Utes and SUV’s have increased. The numbers speak for themselves when it comes to Australia’s love for Utes. At the end of 2018, Utes made up 18% of the top-selling cars and experienced a 6.3% increase in sales, according to data released by Car Sales.
In May 2019, total sales (including passenger cars, SUVs, light and heavy commercial vehicles and the national government fleet) were down 8.1% from the same time last year, sitting at 92,561 sales. According to a Canstar interview with Tony Weber (CEO of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries) ..”the downward trend was attributed to an economic downturn, drought, political events, the tightening of financial lending and lack of confidence in the market”.
So let’s take a look at Australia’s top 10 selling cars in 2019 so far and what people are choosing to spend their money on…
Starting with the most popular vehicle, Toyota once again takes the cake. Figures reveal the iconic Aussie Ute holds its’ position as the nation’s most popular vehicle to buy!
Noteworthy features include:
Calculate Toyota HiLux Finance repayments using our online Car Loan Calculator.
Check out the Toyota HiLux overview by Car Advice:
Although sales have dropped in 2019 so far, the Ford Ranger has jumped from 3rd place in 2018 to 2nd place in 2019.
The noteworthy features includes:
Calculate Ford Ranger Finance repayments using our online Car Loan Calculator.
Check out the Ford Ranger specs via Car Advice:
In April, the newly updated Toyota RAV4 was named as a ‘Top Threat’ to the ‘Top 10 Cars’ based on sales figures, and in May it made it straight to Number 3 – selling 2917 models in its first month on sale in Australia. Based on Toyota’s TNGA chassis, the new generation RAV4 brings new engines, vastly updated technology and a refined driving experience compared to past models.
Noteworthy features:
Calculate Toyota RAV4 Finance repayments using our online Car Loan Calculator.
Check out the RAV4 range from Car Advice:
The Hyundai i30 may have been affected by the recent drop in passenger vehicles, but has still moved up from 6th to 4th place in the Top 10! The i30 is incredibly capable, fun to drive and has a diverse range but in 2017, Hyundai’s rival brands jumped on the 5-year warranty bandwagon, eroding Hyundai’s most competitive advantage.
Key features of all models in the i30 range includes:
Calculate Hyundai i30 Finance repayments using our online Car Loan Calculator.
Check out the i30 range from Hyundai:
The Corolla previously celebrated several consecutive years as Australia’s number one vehicle, however, the Corolla was overtaken by our love of the 4×4’s (HiLux and Ranger) since new models arrived in 2017. According to ‘Which Car’ the current model of the Corolla is considered a better car to drive than previous models, but could be suffering in sales due to a higher entry-level price and the overall drop in sales of passenger cars in Australia. The new Corolla model follows its predecessors simple recipe for success – reliability, affordability and user friendliness.
New noteworthy features in 2019 include:
Calculate Toyota Corolla repayments using our online Car Loan Calculator.
Check out the current Corolla range via Car Advice:
The super popular Mazda 3 has only recently been overtaken on the leaderboard by the Corolla as Australia’s best-selling passenger vehicle. And while the Mazda 3 has always prioritised sporty looks and luxury features, May 2019 saw the launch of the brands biggest model overhaul including new name plates, styling and features. The new Nex Gen Mazda 3 takes a big leap forward with in terms of dynamics, ride comfort, cabin quality and style.
Noteworthy features in 2019 include:
Calculate Mazda Finance repayments using our online Car Loan Calculator.
Check out all the features of the new Mazda 3 via Drive.com.au
Toyota does it again with 5 models in the Top 10! The Toyota Landcruiser has been one of Australia’s most reputable 4x4s and benefits from having a heap of variants suited to our Australian lifestyle and environment. The Landcruiser continues to be second to none in terms of reliability and off-road ability.
Noteworthy features include:
Calculate Toyota Landcruiser repayments using our online Car Loan Calculator.
Check out the road test from 4×4 Australia:
Despite occasionally being beaten by the Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda’s medium SUV holds its place as Australia’s biggest-selling SUV. Attractive styling and a good spread of standard features are just some of the reasons why the CX-5 is once again the most popular SUV as of May 2019.
Noteworthy features include:
Calculate Mazda CX-5 repayments using our online Car Loan Calculator.
Small cars are still very much represented among Australia’s most popular cars. Defying the general downward trend is Kia and Mitsubishi who are the only two brands to sell more cars this year than in the same period in 2018! If you haven’t already, do yourself a check out the new Kia GT-model that’s recently joined Kia’s expanding line-up. The range starts with the entry-level S with a six-speed manual, a Sport+ model and up to the sportier, turbocharged GT variant.
Noteworthy features include:
Calculate Kia Cerato Finance repayments using our online Car Loan Calculator.
The Prado has remained (just) in the top-10 most popular cars of 2019. A tough looking SUV, if you are looking for an off-road seven-seat vehicle, the Prado is definitely best suited to that purpose. Toyota introduced a new full-time tailgate option for its Prado, which relocates the spare wheel and deletes the second fuel tank. However buyers are now able to opt for the alternative, no-cost tailgate design that “is lighter and, therefore, easier to open, especially when the vehicle is parked facing down a hill”, according to Toyota. The optional tailgate also incorporates a glass hatch that opens independently, allowing owners to quickly access the LandCruiser Prado’s cargo area when its full aperture is not required.
Noteworthy features include:
Calculate Toyota Prado Finance repayments using our online Car Loan Calculator.
Check out the Toyota Prado review from Car Advice:
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Sources: www.caradvice.com.au/753296/vfacts-april-2019-new-car-sales-figures; www.drive.com.au; https://www.fcai.com.au/news/index/index/article/570
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