The latest VFacts car sales report shows a slump in the car market which is down 6.4% on this time last year. Around 37 brands are sold in Australia
The luxury car market is a mix of winners and losers, keeping in mind the world-wide shortages of parts as the semiconductor supply wreaks havoc. At the top end Rolls Royce is up 31.6%, selling 25 cars for the 1st 5 months with the Cullinan SUV almost 50% of those sales. Bentley is up 9.2% with Bentayga being the biggest mover.
Audi is having a tougher time, moving 4,690 units compared to 7,405 this time last year. That’s a drop of 36%.
BMW is down 13% with 9,566 sales, Landrover saw a 25.8% slump, LEXUS is down 24.5%, Mercedes Benz is also down 17.7%. Mercedes Vans is down 10.5% and trucks division down 35.4%.
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ABOVE: 2022 Car Sales models
Of the mass-market brands those car sales down are:
| brand | sales | % down |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 23,590 | -19.8% |
| honda | 6,585 | -32.8% |
| Mazda | 43,687 | -9.4% |
| Volkswagen | 10,062 | -38.0% |
| Subaru | 13,422 | -21.4% |
| Nissan | 13,342 | -33.1% |
| Hyundai | 29,908 | -4.4% |
Mass Market Brands who saw an increase in car sales:
| Brand | sales | % up |
|---|---|---|
| MG | 20,104 | 31.9% |
| Mitsubishi | 35,902 | 12.9% |
| Volvo | 4,598 | 5.6% |
| toyota | 98,816 | 1.0% |
| Kia | 30,939 | 3.1% |
| Suzuki | 8,710 | 17.6% |
Top Ten car sales Brands
| Toyota | 98,816 | ▲ |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda | 43,687 | ▼ |
| Mitsubishi | 35,902 | ▲ |
| Kia | 30,939 | ▲ |
| Hyundai | 29,908 | ▼ |
| Ford | 23,590 | ▼ |
| MG | 20,104 | ▲ |
| Isuzu Ute | 15,332 | ▲ |
| Subaru | 13,422 | ▼ |
| Nissan | 13,342 | ▼ |
Top Ten car sales Models
| Toyota Hi-Lux | 5178 |
|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | 3925 |
| Ford Ranger | 3751 |
| Toyota Corolla | 3310 |
| Toyota Landcruiser | 2667 |
| Isuzu Ute D-Max | 2433 |
| Toyota Prado | 2195 |
| Mitsubishi Triton | 2054 |
| Hyundai i30 | 2027 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 1947 |
We can’t draw too many conclusions from the car sales figures. There are long waits for some models, shortages in parts, and the semiconductor crisis showing no signs of letting up.
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Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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