EOFY 2022: Best deals on utes and vans

The lingering effect of widespread supply chain issues has impacted traditional end of the financial year (EOFY) sales in the automotive industry, but there are still some deals to be had in 2022.

Typically, new car buyers can look towards purchasing a vehicle before June 30, as vehicle manufacturers aim to clear as much stock as possible before the new financial year kicks off.

However, widespread supply issues due to production and shipping constraints, largely caused by a shortage of semiconductor chips, has caused many brands to increase vehicle prices – and scrap deals altogether.

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The good news is, if you are looking to secure a bargain on a brand-new commercial vehicle in Australia, this segment has better fortunes than most others, largely thanks to the instant tax write-off for businesses and fewer semiconductor chips in these vehicles.

While commercial vehicles are not immune from shipping delays and price increases, buyers can still expect deals at Hyundai, Isuzu Ute, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot and Volkswagen – although most aren’t specifically referred to as ‘EOFY’ savings.

A spokesperson for Mazda Australia said the company has offers in place for EOFY; however, BT-50 buyers will need to enquire at their local dealership as the brand is not offering fixed national drive-away offers at present.

ABN holders and primary producers will continue to enjoy a small discount across most of the BT-50 line-up, as has been the case since the launch of the current-generation model in 2020.

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The news is less favourable for buyers looking at purchasing a commercial vehicle from Fiat, Ford, GWM and Ssangyong.

Each brand has no offers planned before the end of the current financial year – although the entry-level GWM Ute Cannon has a permanent $35,990 drive-away sticker.

WhichCar is awaiting a response from Kia, LDV and Renault for any potential deals involving each marque's range of commercial vehicles, including; the Kia Carnival people mover, LDV T60 Max dual-cab ute and the Renault Trafic van.

Hyundai

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The recently-launched 2022 Hyundai Staria people mover and its Staria Load commercial van twin are not subject to a specific EOFY sales promotion, as with the remainder of the brand’s local line-up, but its second-quarter sales will continue until June 30, 2022.

These drive-away prices can be found in the tables below:

Staria

Staria Load

Isuzu Ute

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Like many other brands, a spokesperson for Isuzu Ute Australia confirmed the marque would not enter the EOFY sales race this year.

However, its normal deals – set to expire on June 30, 2022, unless extended – include the flagship 2022 D-Max X-Terrain automatic dual-cab from $64,900 drive-away and the entry-level 2022 D-Max SX single-cab chassis manual with a 2550 millimetre alloy tray from $31,900 drive-away.

These drive-away prices fall in the same range as each model’s recommended retail price (-$1000 for the X-Terrain, +$700 for the SX).

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The recommended retail price (RRP) of a vehicle typically excludes on-roads, including; dealer delivery charges, registration fees, stamp duty and compulsory third-party insurance, meaning you could save thousands when the company instead absorbs these costs.

Buyers looking for a ute-based SUV can get into the range-topping Isuzu MU-X LS-T for $65,990 drive-away.

However, it is important to note that these deals apply to both in-stock and built-to-order vehicles – with possible wait times of up to 12-18 months for select D-Max and MU-X variants that are yet to roll off the production line.

Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes-Benz Vans has covered buyers looking for a load-lugging commercial vehicle, with the 2022 Vito 111CDI SWB manual van currently available for $43,990 drive-away until June 30, 2022.

This represents a solid deal, as the model typically retails for $44,278 before on-road costs.

Additionally, the 2022 Vito 111CDI LWB manual van can be purchased at $46,990 drive-away. It is usually priced from $46,550, plus on-roads.

However, while Mercedes-Benz is also offering complimentary dealer delivery fees across its range of in-stock new and demonstrator vehicles, this offer does not extend to commercial Mercedes-Benz Vans or electric Mercedes-EQ models – although the Vito promotion is unaffected, as these costs are absorbed in the drive-away price.

Mitsubishi

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Mitsubishi is one of the select few brands offering a specific EOFY sales campaign for 2022, with savings available for the popular 2022.5 Triton ute and soon-to-be-discontinued 2022 Express van.

These national drive-away prices can be found in the tables below:

Triton (MY22.5)

EOFY drive-away deals are also available for remaining model-year 2022 Triton stock. Speak to your local Mitsubishi dealer for more information.

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Express (while stocks last)

Nissan

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As with most other brands, Nissan isn’t offering a price-led campaign during the current supply chain chaos.

However, the company is hoping to encourage buyers to purchase a 2022 Navara ute under its in-house finance program, offering a low 2.9 per cent annual percentage rate for ABN holders on a 48-month lease until June 30.

Unlike the comparison rate typically included in finance-based promotions, the percentage rate only covers the yearly interest generated on a loan, excluding certain fees and charges related to it.

Peugeot

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Until June 30, Peugeot is offering a $1500 factory bonus for ABN buyers purchasing a new 2022 Expert medium van (pictured above), or $2000 for the 2022 Boxer large van.

Along with prices increases across the Peugeot line-up earlier this year, the marque deleted potentially life-saving side airbags from all Expert variants – except the Sport limited edition – due to the chip crunch. Adaptive cruise control was also removed from the Expert Pro and Premium grades.

The entry-level 2022 Partner small van currently isn't subject to any national promotions.

Volkswagen

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles does not have any present price-led deals for the end of the financial year.

However, both it and a number of Volkswagen passenger cars are currently available with discounted five-year servicing plans for any new or pre-owned vehicles purchased before June 30, 2022.

Available for the Caddy, Transporter, Multivan, Caravelle, Crafter and Amarok, the five-year servicing plans include the first two years free of charge – bringing the overall cost of maintenance down.

These service prices can be found in the table below:

The absent brands (Fiat Commercial, Ford, GWM and Ssangyong)

The popular Ford Ranger is currently thin on the ground, with stock availability of the current-generation model largely depleted ahead of the arrival of the next-generation version in July and the Ranger Raptor in August.

However, Ford also has no current national discounts for the Transit and Transit Custom vans, which are impacted by global supply chain issues – as with many other vehicles in the brand’s line-up.

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The supply chain issues and related extended customer wait times have affected Toyota, with the brand confirming it "will not be running EOFY retail campaigns this year to focus on supporting existing orders."

GWM Haval told WhichCar it seeks to “offer the best possible drive-away price to all customers at all times”, rather than promoting limited-time offers, such as EOFY sales.

A spokesperson for Ssangyong said the marque has “no plans for EOFY campaigns” this year, while Fiat Chrysler Australia’s only savings are for the prestige Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

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