australia new car wait times

New-car wait times in Australia are a mixed bag: some models are on the lot today, others want you zen and patient.

Popular hybrids and high-spec SUVs/utes can still stretch to months, while many mainstream petrol models and newer EV shipments are landing far quicker than last year.

Your best play is simple: ask dealers for in-stock or in-transit cars, be flexible on colour/trim, and widen your search to regional dealers.

Factory options, niche colours and sunroofs often add delay; common specs usually arrive sooner.

Get any ETA in writing and check weekly—allocations shift, cancellations happen, and being first on the call list beats doomscrolling.