HiLux Tops October as Ranger Clings to Year-To-Date Lead in Tight Australian Sales Race

Overview

• Australia delivered 100,658 new vehicles in October, lifting the year-to-date total to 1,039,618, slightly ahead of the same period in 2024.
• Toyota HiLux led the month with 4,444 deliveries, edging the Ford Ranger on 4,402 and the Toyota RAV4 on 4,401 in a three-way photo finish.
• Despite losing October, the Ford Ranger retained a 1,195-delivery year-to-date advantage over the HiLux, with 46,452 versus 45,257 units.
• Toyota was the top-selling brand in October with 19,726 deliveries, as Chinese marques GWM, BYD, MG and Chery all placed in the Top 10 with sharp gains led by BYD.
• Chinese-made vehicles accounted for 20.5% of the market, while electrified powertrains grew to 17.8% hybrids, 7.4% EVs and 4.7% plug-in hybrids year-on-year.