Australia’s new vehicle market recorded 103,694 sales in August, up 2.89 per cent compared to the same month in 2024. Year-to-date sales now sit at 832,068 vehicles, a 0.48 per cent decrease on the same period last year.
- NSW led the nation with 31,488 sales, followed by VIC (28,038) and QLD (22,575).
- Toyota remains on top, with 163,491 vehicles sold YTD and a 19.65 per cent market share.
- Petrol vehicles continue to lead with 39 per cent of sales YTD, followed by diesel (33 per cent), hybrids (15 per cent), and BEVs (8 per cent).
- SUVs dominate the market mix, accounting for 60 per cent of all sales YTD.
August marked a milestone for the Australian market, with four Chinese manufacturers (BYD, GWM, MG and Chery) all ranking inside the national top ten. Collectively, vehicles built in China reached 20,070 sales for the month, a surge of 67 per cent compared to August 2024.
The AADA has assessed VFACTS and the EVC Top 10 Makes & Models YTD, analysing trends across fuel types, segments, and states.