most popular used cars in australia

Australia’s used-car darlings are the usual suspects: Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, Hyundai i30, Toyota Camry, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, plus the tradie twins Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.

They’re popular because they’re reliable, cheap to run, easy to service, and their parts don’t require a treasure map. SUVs and dual-cabs rule the roost for family and work duties; small hatches and sedans mop up everyone else. If you want maximum resale and minimum drama, start with those names and find the best-condition example with a full service history. It’s not glamorous, but neither is waiting for a tow truck on the M1.