car sales 2023 australia

Australia clocked a record year in 2023, with over 1.2 million new vehicles sold—yes, the forecourt was busier than a servo on a long weekend.

Toyota kept the brand crown, while the Ford Ranger edged the Toyota HiLux as the best-selling model, proving Aussies still love a ute with biceps.

SUVs and light commercials dominated the charts, and traditional passenger cars continued their quiet retreat to the history books.

Electric vehicles surged to around 7% market share, led by Tesla, which is impressive considering a charging stop still doubles as a coffee break.

Supply improved, queues shortened, and discounts began creeping back—so if you were waiting for sanity, 2023 finally winked.

Shopping now? Have a squiz on Tradingpost for used deals that don’t require selling a kidney to fund the floor mats.