Australia Sets New Vehicle Sales Record as SUVs and LCVs Take the Lead

Overview

• Australia recorded 1,241,037 new-vehicle sales in 2025, a fresh annual high, according to VFACTS.
• SUVs accounted for 60.7% of the market and LCVs 22.6%, while passenger cars fell 22.6% to 157,484 units for a 13% share.
• Toyota remained the top-selling brand with 239,863 deliveries and a 19.8% share despite a slight year-on-year decline.
• Chinese-sourced vehicles exceeded 220,000 imports, with strong results from GWM (52,809), BYD (52,415), MG (41,298) and Chery (34,889).
• Some published totals vary because Tesla and Polestar ceased VFACTS reporting from late June 2024, complicating year-on-year comparisons.