Australian new automobile consumers are more and more turning to hybrids slightly than electrical autos (EVs), with demand for fuel-saving electrified fashions driving one other document month of gross sales.
A complete of 111,099 new autos had been offered in Australia all through Might 2024, a 5.1 per cent enchancment on final 12 months’s end in the identical month – a document on the time.
It’s additionally a big enhance on the 92,202 autos offered in April, with consumers flocking to showrooms forward of the top of monetary 12 months.
The biggest progress in Might got here from hybrids, which recorded 16,218 gross sales for the month, an enormous 113.4 per cent acquire on the identical month final 12 months.
Plug-in hybrid gross sales additionally noticed a giant soar, up 73.6 per cent on 2023 with 1373 gross sales for the month, whereas EV gross sales additionally grew – nonetheless the 8974 gross sales represented a rise of simply 10.5 per cent.
Whereas this represented a turnaround from April the place EV gross sales fell for the primary time in additional than two years, battery-powered automobile gross sales elevated by solely a slim margin in comparison with the 7.4 per cent progress within the diesel section, which recorded 34,479 gross sales by means of Might.
Petrol energy continues to be favoured by Australian automobile consumers, with 45,262 unleaded-fuelled autos offered final month, although this was the one section with a lower on 2023, down 13.5 per cent.
New automobile gross sales had been additionally up in each state and territory bar the Northern Territory, which recorded an 8.8 per cent dip, although this was offset by progress in all different jurisdictions.
“The continued progress highlights client confidence and the business’s skill to fulfill numerous wants of Australian motorists regardless of present financial challenges,” stated Tony Weber, chief govt of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
“The Australian market is among the most open and aggressive on this planet which provide customers with a large selection of auto throughout all segments and value classes.”
Manufacturers
Toyota continued its gross sales dominance for the 12 months, with its 23,389 autos delivered to prospects all through Might representing 21.1 per cent of all new automobile gross sales in Australia, and a 27.5 per cent rise on final 12 months.
It additionally helped the carmaker’s 2024 tally click on over 100,000 gross sales earlier than June, with its year-to-date figures up 40.8 per cent in comparison with the identical interval in 2023.
Hyundai managed to place itself again previous Mitsubishi to fifth place within the month-to-month gross sales race, although the Korean marque nonetheless trails the Japanese producer within the year-to-date gross sales race.
Tesla additionally returned to the highest 10 regardless of a 20.3 per cent gross sales drop for the month – pushed by a big 49.4 per cent lower for the Mannequin Y, however restricted by a 50.8 per cent rise for its Mannequin 3.
Honda noticed the biggest gross sales progress for the month, with its 1333 gross sales in Might 2024 up by 63.8 per cent in comparison with 12 months in the past, whereas Ford and Mitsubishi recorded will increase of 40.9 per cent and 39.8 per cent, respectively.
Ram gross sales continued to fall, down 64.4 per cent on Might 2023, nonetheless its core V8-powered 1500 pickup has ended manufacturing within the US forward of a change to six-cylinder energy.
Fellow Ateco-distributed model Maserati additionally skilled a 62.7 per cent gross sales drop, whereas Jeep gross sales fell by 62.5 per cent.
| Model | Might 2024 gross sales | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 23,389 | +27.5% |
| Ford | 8806 | +40.9% |
| Mazda | 8002 | -5.6% |
| Kia | 7504 | +7.2% |
| Hyundai | 6495 | -8.2% |
| Mitsubishi | 6409 | +39.8% |
| Isuzu Ute | 4401 | +26.4% |
| MG | 4159 | -13.9% |
| GWM | 3820 | +17.9% |
| Tesla | 3567 | -20.3% |
| Nissan | 3425 | +11.0% |
| Subaru | 3401 | -4.6% |
| Volkswagen | 3362 | -14.7% |
| BMW | 2577 | +10.6% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2576 | -11.0% |
| BYD | 1914 | +32.2% |
| Suzuki | 1802 | +6.3% |
| Audi | 1586 | -2.3% |
| LDV | 1416 | -30.0% |
| Honda | 1333 | +63.8% |
| Volvo | 1042 | -13.5% |
| Lexus | 1020 | -43.1% |
| Chery | 718 | +22.9% |
| Land Rover | 687 | -37.6% |
| SsangYong | 624 | +2.5% |
| Porsche | 488 | -28.8% |
| Skoda | 472 | -31.7% |
| Renault | 458 | -44.5% |
| Chevrolet | 380 | +9.5% |
| Ram | 273 | -64.4% |
| Peugeot | 266 | +10.4% |
| Cupra | 250 | -3.8% |
| Mini | 215 | -46.1% |
| Jeep | 168 | -62.5% |
| Fiat | 160 | -20.4% |
| Genesis | 105 | -44.1% |
| Jaguar | 58 | +26.1% |
| Alfa Romeo | 42 | -26.3% |
| Lamborghini | 34 | +70.0% |
| Maserati | 31 | -62.7% |
| Ferrari | 22 | -12.0% |
| Bentley | 20 | -47.4% |
| Citroen | 15 | -42.3% |
| Aston Martin | 12 | +33.3% |
| Lotus | 10 | 0.0% |
| Rolls-Royce | 7 | +16.7% |
| McLaren | 6 | -62.5% |
Fashions
The Ford Ranger rebounded to take the highest gross sales spot in Might, having misplaced its title to the Toyota RAV4 in April – a uncommon loss for utes in current occasions.
Ford offered 5912 Rangers all through Might, besting its Toyota HiLux rival by 210 gross sales, with the RAV4 additionally within the 5000-plus gross sales bracket with 5517 deliveries all through the month.
Regardless of its gross sales slide, the Tesla Mannequin Y managed to stay within the high 20, although it was outsold by different mid-sized SUVs which it has till not too long ago held an edge over.
| Mannequin | Might 2024 gross sales |
|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 5912 |
| Toyota HiLux | 5702 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 5517 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2500 |
| Isuzu D-Max | 2612 |
| Toyota Camry | 2468 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2439 |
| Ford Everest | 2110 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2108 |
| Tesla Mannequin 3 | 1958 |
| Hyundai Kona | 1842 |
| MG ZS | 1841 |
| Kia Sportage | 1790 |
| Isuzu MU-X | 1789 |
| Tesla Mannequin Y | 1609 |
| Kia Cerato | 1538 |
| Toyota LandCruiser wagon | 1482 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 1434 |
| Mitsubishi Triton | 1405 |
| Mazda BT-50 | 1383 |
Segments
- Micro vehicles: Kia Picanto (793), Fiat 500/Abarth 500 (40)
- Gentle vehicles below $30,000: MG 3 (1077), Mazda 2 (450), Suzuki Swift (442)
- Gentle vehicles over $30,000: Volkswagen Polo (195), Mini Cooper (80), Skoda Fabia (32)
- Small vehicles below $40,000: Toyota Corolla (2439), Kia Cerato (1538), Mazda 3 (884)
- Small vehicles over $40,000: MG 4 (565), Audi A3 (302), Mercedes-Benz A-Class (285)
- Medium vehicles below $60,000: Toyota Camry (2468), BYD Seal (1002), Skoda Octavia (87)
- Medium vehicles over $60,000: Tesla Mannequin 3 (1958), BMW 3 Sequence (287), Mercedes-Benz C-Class (250)
- Massive vehicles below $70,000: Skoda Excellent (9), Citroen C5 X (6)
- Massive vehicles over $70,000: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (64), BMW 5 Sequence (44), Mercedes-Benz EQE and Porsche Taycan (22)
- Higher giant vehicles over $100,000: Porsche Panamera (7), BMW 8 Sequence Gran Coupe and seven Sequence (5)
- Folks movers below $70,000: Kia Carnival (925), Hyundai Staria (154), LDV MIFA (44)
- Folks movers over $70,000: Volkswagen Multivan (63), Volkswagen California (19), Lexus LM (17)
- Sports activities vehicles below $80,000: Subaru BRZ (105), Mazda MX-5 (62), Nissan Z (44)
- Sports activities vehicles over $80,000: BMW 2 Sequence (205), BMW 4 Sequence (52), Mercedes-Benz CLE (50)
- Sports activities vehicles over $200,000: Porsche 911 (47), Lamborghini two-door vary (19), Ferrari two-door vary (18)
- Gentle SUVs: Mazda CX-3 (1300), Suzuki Jimny (878), Hyundai Venue (614)
- Small SUVs below $45,000: Hyundai Kona (1842), MG ZS (1841), GWM Haval Jolion (1265)
- Small SUVs over $45,000: Audi Q3 (533), Volvo EX30 (466), BMW X1 (312)
- Medium SUVs below $60,000: Toyota RAV4 (5517), Mitsubishi Outlander (2500), Mazda CX-5 (2180)
- Medium SUVs over $60,000: Tesla Mannequin Y (1609), Mercedes-Benz GLC (464), BMW X3 (393)
- Massive SUVs below $80,000: Ford Everest (2110), Isuzu MU-X (1789), Subaru Outback (995)
- Massive SUVs over $80,000: BMW X5 (404), Land Rover Defender (323), Vary Rover Sport (207)
- Higher giant SUVs below $120,000: Toyota LandCruiser wagon (1482), Nissan Patrol (622), Kia EV9 (49)
- Higher giant SUVs over $120,000: BMW X7 (109), Mercedes-Benz GLS (44), Vary Rover (39)
- Gentle vans: Volkswagen Caddy (75), Peugeot Associate (43), Renault Kangoo (9)
- Medium vans: Toyota HiAce (1176), Hyundai Staria Load (373), Ford Transit Customized (370)
- 4×2 utes: Toyota HiLux (647), Isuzu D-Max (563), Ford Ranger (463)
- 4×4 utes: Ford Ranger (5549), Toyota HiLux (5055), Isuzu D-Max (2049)
- Massive pickups: Ram 1500 (207), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (205), Chevrolet Silverado HD (127)
Gross sales by class
| Class | Market share |
|---|---|
| SUV | 53.8% |
| Gentle industrial | 22.8% |
| Passenger | 19.1% |
| Heavy industrial | 4.3% |
High segments by market share
| Section | Gross sales | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Medium SUVs | 24,344 | +2.9% |
| 4×4 utes | 19,140 | +11.0% |
| Small SUVs | 15,955 | -17.0% |
| Massive SUVs | 12,749 | +1.6% |
| Small vehicles | 8412 | +28.8% |
Gross sales by area
| State/territory | Gross sales | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 33,145 | +5.3% |
| Victoria | 30,095 | +3.2% |
| Queensland | 23,534 | +5.5% |
| Western Australia | 12,334 | +5.4% |
| South Australia | 7501 | +11.3% |
| Tasmania | 1818 | +7.1% |
| Australian Capital Territory | 1673 | +10.6% |
| Northern Territory | 999 | -8.8% |
Gross sales by purchaser kind
| Purchaser kind | Gross sales | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Non-public | 56,315 | +3.8% |
| Enterprise | 41,007 | +8.5% |
| Rental | 5046 | -14.9% |
| Authorities | 3938 | +31.6% |
Gross sales by gas or propulsion kind
| Gasoline kind | Might 2024 gross sales | Gross sales year-to-date (January-Might 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 45,262 (-13.5%) | 222,368 (-5.1%) |
| Diesel | 34,479 (+7.4%) | 156,941 (+13.4%) |
| Hybrid | 16,218 (+113.4%) | 66,437 (+126.8%) |
| Electrical | 8974 (+10.5%) | 40,636 (+26.8%) |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | 1373 (+73.6%) | 6099 (+118.1%) |
Gross sales by nation of origin
| Nation | Gross sales | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 34,214 | +20.7% |
| Thailand | 24,841 | +20.4% |
| China | 16,682 | -7.1% |
| South Korea | 14,643 | -3.6% |
| Germany | 5152 | 4.2% |
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