VFACTS November 2023: All-time gross sales document in sight | USAEMALL.com

The Australian new car market continues to go hell-for-leather as higher provide permits automobile producers to clear order backlogs and fleets to replenish.

November 2023 produced yet one more document – six of the previous seven months have executed so – with 112,141 new automobiles and commercials counted as bought, up 17.9 per cent.

More importantly it signifies that 2023 will virtually definitely produce an all-time yearly gross sales document for Australia of round 1.2 million items.

The Australian market totalled 1,118,236 gross sales (up 12.6 per cent) to the tip of November, which means it’s solely 70,880 gross sales away from eclipsing the 2017 document tally of 1,189,116 items.

However, it’s vital to additionally level out that the document numbers we’re seeing are to a good diploma a mirrored image of pent-up demand ensuing from COVID-era shortages.

As backorder banks subside and financial hardships attributable to excessive inflation and rising rates of interest chunk down, anticipate the market to chill. Many vendor ahead order-writes recommend that is already occurring behind the scenes.

“Another record-breaking month underscores the dynamic and competitive nature of Australia’s automotive landscape, showcasing the wide array of choices available to consumers,” mentioned Tony Weber, head of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries peak foyer group.

“As the challenges of the past year’s supply chain disruptions recede, consumers have greater access to a broad range of choices and increased accessibility in the market. The automotive sector remains a testament to the resilience and adaptability of both industry players and consumers alike.

“However, as cost-of-living pressures hit we may see a market cooling in the coming months, and we anticipate a more challenging 2024.”

Brands

Toyota’s market share stays decrease than the long-term common (18.7 per cent for November) nevertheless it’s displaying indicators of development and stays the market’s dominant participant.

Mazda stays comfy in second year-to-date and grew a wholesome 15.3 per cent in November, with Ford rounding out the rostrum (up 14 per cent).

Hyundai’s quantity grew a wholesome 21.7 per cent over November 2022, and YTD it’s neck-and-neck with little sibling Kia (70,296 versus 70,537, with Kia sustaining a slender lead).

Mitsubishi turned a nook after a tricky few months to develop 12.8 per cent for the month (it’s nonetheless down 19.0 per cent YTD although).

Rounding out the highest 10 have been Kia (down 5.8 per cent), MG (up 1.9 per cent), Isuzu Ute (up a large 73.4 per cent), Nissan (up a fair more healthy 148.9 per cent due to its revitalised SUV line-up), and Volkswagen (up 31.5 per cent as European provide improves).

Despite rising quantity 79.4 per cent YoY, Tesla completed eleventh, and its share of the whole EV market declined to 45.6 per cent. It’s historically owned 60 per cent or extra of the sector till lately however now has extra competitors.

On the posh facet of issues, BMW (2669 gross sales, up 64.7 per cent) has re-established itself as the highest participant, forward of Mercedes-Benz even together with the latter’s van vary for which BMW has no rivals.

If we simply take a look at passenger automobile and SUV gross sales, Mercedes-Benz in November (1997 gross sales) trailed each BMW in addition to Audi (2023 gross sales). Meanwhile Lexus stayed on document tempo with 1271 gross sales for the month, up 124.2 per cent.

In phrases of a few of the newer manufacturers available on the market, the very best performers have been GWM (Haval, Tank and Ora included) with 3680 gross sales, BYD (1257 gross sales, only one unit behind Honda), Chery (825 gross sales, forward of Skoda), and Cupra (514).

See the total checklist of November gross sales by model beneath:

Models

The Ford Ranger was the top-selling car recording 6301 gross sales, adopted by Toyota HiLux (5901), Isuzu D-Max (3692) Tesla Model Y (3151), and Toyota Prado (3090).

The Ranger has a severe probability at toppling the mighty HiLux in 2023 as Australia’s biggest-selling car, with 55,589 gross sales YTD with one month to go, versus 55,968 for the Toyota.

• Black = SUV
• Red = passenger automobile
• Blue = Pickup

1. Ford Ranger: 6301
2. Toyota HiLux: 5901
3. Isuzu D-Max: 3692
4. Tesla Model Y: 3151
5. Toyota Prado: 3090
6. Toyota RAV4: 2449
7. Mitsubishi Outlander: 2381
8. Mazda CX-5: 2256
9. MG ZS: 2047
10. Toyota Corolla: 1976
11. Hyundai Tucson: 1899
12. Mitsubishi Triton: 1687
13. Hyundai i30: 1,566
14. Kia Sportage: 1,559
15. Mazda BT-50: 1511
16. Subaru Forester: 1470
17. Toyota Landcruiser Wagon: 1458
18. Ford Everest: 1389
19. Nissan X-Trail: 1361
20. Hyundai Kona: 1332
21. Toyota Camry: 1214
22. MG 3: 1205
23. Mazda CX-3: 1200
24. Isuzu Ute MU-X: 1161
25. Nissan Navara: 1125

Segments

• Micro Cars: Kia Picanto (555), Fiat 500 (51)
• Light Cars underneath $30,000: MG 3 (1205), Suzuki Swift (659), Mazda 2 (491)
• Light Cars over $30,000: Mini (165), Skoda Fabia (47), Audi A1 (43)
• Small Cars underneath $40,000: Toyota Corolla (1976), Hyundai i30 (1566), Kia Cerato (782)
• Small Cars over $40,000: MG 4 (835), Audi A3 (397), Volkswagen Golf (351)
• Medium Cars underneath $60,000: Toyota Camry (1214), Mazda 6 (137), Skoda Octavia (95)
• Medium Cars over $60,000: Tesla Model 3 (788), BMW 3 Series (292), Lexus ES (138)
• Large Cars underneath $70,000: Skoda Superb (14), Kia Stinger (8), Citroen C5 X (3)
• Large Cars over $70,000: BMW 5 Series (76), Porsche Taycan (56), Mercedes-Benz E-Class (34)
• Upper Large Cars: BMW 7 Series/i7 (12), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (7), Mercedes-Benz EQS (6)
• People Movers: Kia Carnival (665), Hyundai Staria (72), Mercedes-Benz V-Class (62)
• Sports Cars underneath $80,000: BMW 2 Series (171), Toyota GR86 (117), Subaru BRZ (95)
• Sports Cars over $80,000: BMW 4 Series (69), Mercedes-Benz C-Class (45), Chevrolet Corvette (37)
• Sports Cars over $200,000: Porsche 911 (51), Ferrari vary (18), Lamborghini 2-door vary (17)

• Light SUVs: Mazda CX-3 (1200), Toyota Yaris Cross (893), Hyundai Venue (575)
• Small SUVs underneath $45,000: MG ZS (2047), Hyundai Kona (1332), Mazda CX-30 (1081)
• Small SUVs over $45,000: BMW X1 (758), Audi Q3 (423), Volvo XC40 (419)
• Medium SUVs underneath $60,000: Toyota RAV4 (2449), Mitsubishi Outlander (2381), Mazda CX-5 (2256)
• Medium SUVs over $60,000: Tesla Model Y (3151), Lexus NX (661), Mazda CX-60 (456)
• Large SUVs underneath $70,000: Toyota Prado (3090), Ford Everest (1389), Isuzu MU-X (1161)
• Large SUVs over $70,000: Land Rover Defender (368), BMW X5 (330), Mercedes-Benz GLE (264)
• Upper Large SUVs underneath $120,000: Toyota LandCruiser (1458), Nissan Patrol (941), Kia EV9 (98)
• Upper Large SUVs over $120,000: BMW X7 (97), Lexus LX (59), Mercedes-Benz G-Class (47)

• Light Vans: Volkswagen Caddy (63), Peugeot Partner (30)
• Medium Vans: Toyota HiAce (650), LDV G10 (287), Hyundai Staria Load (198)
• Large Vans: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (363), LDV Deliver 9 (315), Renault Master (158)
• Light Buses: Toyota HiAce (171), LDV Deliver 9 (42), Toyota Coaster (26)
• 4×2 Utes: Toyota HiLux (1058), Isuzu D-Max (659), Mitsubishi Triton (355)
• 4×4 Utes: Ford Ranger (6000), Toyota HiLux (4843), Isuzu D-Max (3033)
• Utes above $100,000: Ram 1500 (309), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (262), Chevrolet Silverado HD (78)

Miscellaneous

EV-specific mannequin top-sellers*:

1. Tesla Model Y: 3151
2. MG 4: 835
3. Tesla Model 3: 788
4. BYD Atto 3: 668
5. BYD Dolphin: 589
6. Kia EV6: 212
7. Polestar 2: 191
8. Mercedes-Benz EQA: 169
9. Cupra Born: 103
10. Hyundai Ioniq 6: 98
11. Kia EV9: 98
12. BMW i4: 93
13. Hyundai Ioniq 5: 88
14. GWM Ora: 69
15. Porsche Taycan: 56

Doesn’t embrace fashions with each ICE and EV choices e.g. MG ZS or Hyundai Kona. We will run a full EV breakdown once we get extra information

Sales by area

• New South Wales: 34,728, up 17.5 per cent
• Victoria: 29,618, up 16.0 per cent
• Queensland: 24,264, up 17.7 per cent
• Western Australia: 11,679, up 20.8 per cent
• South Australia: 7281, up 28.3 per cent
• Tasmania: 2022, up 13.4 per cent
• Australian Capital Territory: 1628, up 13.0 per cent
• Northern Territory: 921, up 13.0 per cent

Category breakdown

• SUV: 62,347 gross sales, 55.6 per cent market share
• Light commercials: 26,772 gross sales, 23.9 per cent market share
• Passenger automobiles: 18,470 gross sales, 16.5 per cent market share
• Heavy commercials: 4552 gross sales, 4.1 per cent market share

Top segments by market share

• Medium SUV: 22.2 per cent market share
• 4×4 Utes: 18.8 per cent market share
• Small SUV: 13.8 per cent market share
• Large SUV: 13.1 per cent share
• Small Car: 8.1 per cent share

Sales by purchaser sort

• Private consumers: 56,793 gross sales, up 13.9 per cent
• Business fleets: 39,797 gross sales, up 25.5 per cent
• Rental fleets: 7883 gross sales, up 19.2 per cent
• Government fleets: 3116 gross sales, up 31.5 per cent

Sales by propulsion or gasoline sort

• Petrol: 50,474 gross sales, 45.0 per cent market share
• Diesel: 41,946 gross sales, 37.4 per cent market share
• Hybrid: 9646 gross sales, 8.6 per cent market share
• Electric: 8646 gross sales, 7.7 per cent market share
• PHEV: 1429 gross sales, 1.3 per cent market share
• Hydrogen FCEV: 0

Sales by nation of origin

• Japan: 32,383 gross sales, up 16.5 per cent
• Thailand: 26,407 gross sales, up 23.5 per cent
• China: 18,036 gross sales, up 24.9 per cent
• Korea: 13,235 gross sales, up 7.3 per cent
• Germany: 5438 gross sales, up 77.2 per cent

Some earlier month-to-month experiences

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