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VFACTS May 2022: Hilux remains best-selling vehicle in Australia

Hilux remains best-seller as supply issues linger

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Key Points

  • Hilux and Ranger remain atop 4x4 charts
  • LC300 sales begin to rise
  • D-MAX and Triton fight to be third best-selling ute

The new-car market continues to be plagued by ongoing supply issues, as the auto industry struggles to meet increasing buyer demand.

In fact, overall new-car sales are well down in 2022 compared to the same time last year (-18,920 or -4.1 per cent). Delving deeper in to that segment, the PU/CC 4x4 market was down 7.8 per cent in May 2022 compared to May 2021 (16,285 sales versus 17,668), and down 0.3 per cent YTD (79,573 versus 79,803). The PU/CC 4x4 market still holds an 18.2 per cent share of overall sales.

“The global automotive industry continues to be plagued by a shortage of microprocessor units and shipping delays. This issue is not unique to Australia,” said FCAI chief executive, Tony Weber.

“Carmakers continue to report high demand across dealer showrooms and online marketplaces. Pandemic interruptions continue to impact manufacturing and conflict in Ukraine has disrupted vehicle component supply.

“Monthly sales figures are also dependent on shipping arrivals which continue to be uncertain. We do not expect supply chains to stabilise until these issues are resolved.”

4 X 4 Australia Miscellaneous 2022 Ford Ranger VFACTS May 2022
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The Toyota Hilux remains the best-selling 4x4 variant in Australia. In fact, when you combine 4x2 and 4x4 variants, the Hilux is the best-selling overall vehicle in Australia (5178 sales).

Ranger sales also remain steady as Ford runs out its current model in preparation for the next-gen model set to release imminently. When you combine 4x2 and 4x4 sales, the Ranger is the third best-selling vehicle in Australia (3751), proving Australia’s appetite for utes remains strong.

4 X 4 Australia Miscellaneous 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 VFACTS May 2022
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Ford will be hoping it can avoid supply issues when the new Ranger goes on sale – especially the highly anticipated V6 diesel model.

Sales of the LandCruiser 300 Series have started to gain a bit of traction, after supply issues limited sales earlier in the year. A total of 1363 units left dealerships in May, up from 829 total in April. We expect that to continue as we head deeper in to 2022.

The Isuzu D-MAX and Mitsubishi Triton continue the battle to be Australia’s third favourite ute. The tit-for-tat rivalry heated up in May, with the D-MAX overtaking the Triton in the sales race with a strong showing for the month.

4x4 sales in May 2022

1Toyota Hilux3999
2Ford Ranger3452
3Toyota Prado2195
4Isuzu D-MAX1939
5Mitsubishi Triton1778
6Toyota LandCruiser 3001363
7Toyota LandCruiser 791304
8Isuzu MU-X1061
9Ford Everest1014
10Nissan Navara939

Total 4x4 sales in 2022

1Toyota Hilux18,497
2Ford Ranger15,738
3Mitsubishi Triton13,395
4Toyota Prado11,400
5Isuzu D-MAX8403
6Mazda BT-505355
7Nissan Navara5165
8Toyota LandCruiser 794671
9Toyota LandCruiser 3004378
10Mitsubishi Pajero Sport4297

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