https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/vfacts-december-2021
2021 YTD
Rank Model Sales
1 Toyota HiLux 52,801
2 Ford Ranger 50279
3 Toyota RAV4 35,751
4 Toyota Corolla 28,768
5 Hyundai i30 25,575
6 Isuzu D-Max 25,117
7 Mazda CX-5 24,968
8 Toyota Prado 21,299
9 Mitsubishi Triton 19,232
10 MG ZS 18,423
For me, there are 2 very distinct things this list shows.
1. Twin Cab Utes are the new Falcon/Commodore. 5 of the top ten cars in the nation are these mid-size pick-ups. With Hilux the only one that sells any volume of 4x2 single cabs. Yes, they all offer them, but they don't sell many. Indeed Ranger 4x4 outsold Hilux 4x4 which must be pleasing for the accountants at FoA. The profitability of an XLT or higher is many times that of the council spec single cab 4x2. Also there is noted that Ranger over the last few months has outsold Hilux, which got a headstart earlier in the year.
2. With the possible exception of the MG There is no "cheap" cars on that list. Corolla and I30 are often $30K+ CX5 are $35-50K Prado is $60K+ and twin cab Utes start at $45 and &0 and 80K is common, and that's before you open the ARB catalog. For me it would really make sense for a cheap and cheerful Sub $20K runabout like a Suzuki Swift or Mitsubishi Mirage to be a volume seller. But they aren't.
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