New vehicle sales data for February is in! Total sales have hit 184,335 vehicles YTD, a decrease of 5.3% on the same period last year. Toyota continues to dominate, leading YTD sales with 37,256 units, followed by Mazda. The Toyota RAV4 takes the top spot for best-selling model, while the Ford Ranger follows closely behind.
PHEV sales soared by 346 per cent, in contrast to EV sales which saw another monthly decline. This increase can largely be attributed to deliveries of the BYD Shark 6 which charged its way into the top 10 sales chart for the month with 2,026 deliveries.
SUVs and light commercial vehicles remain the top choices for buyers, reinforcing the market’s strong preference for versatility and practicality. See below for more insights on fuel trends and regional breakdowns.
The AADA has assessed VFACTs and EVC Top 10 Makes & Models YTD, ranking them by volume. The AADA has also analysed new vehicle sales figures by state for the month of February as well as fuel types and market segments.