VFACTS: July 2022 automotive gross sales figures

Australia’s month-to-month automotive gross sales (which means deliveries) steadied in July, exhibiting 0.4 per cent development over the identical month final 12 months regardless of ongoing inventory shortages and wait lists.

Trade database VFACTS experiences 84,461 gross sales for the primary month of the brand new monetary 12 months, in opposition to 84,161 in July of 2021.

Given there was one fewer promoting day this July than final July (26 days versus 27), the common every day gross sales improve was a tick over 131 items.

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief govt Tony Weber stated the flat end result confirmed the market has but to normalise because the starting of the pandemic.

“Logistics, together with transport, stay unpredictable. Whereas small development on the identical month in 2021 is encouraging, we don’t anticipate the provision of autos to Australia to stabilise within the close to future,” he stated, on behalf of Australia’s 50-plus automotive manufacturers.

This was not unanimous, with gross sales in New South Wales (up 10.9 per cent) and South Australia (up 13.3 per cent) going in opposition to the broader development.

Toyota topped the model gross sales charts, whereas its HiLux remained the market’s top-selling automotive.

Whereas demand for electrical autos (EVs) stays sky excessive, the dearth of provide means gross sales solely grew 18.3 per cent, in comparison with a year-to-date improve of 276.6 per cent. Tesla registered simply 4 autos, because it awaits its subsequent large cargo from Shanghai.

Manufacturers

Toyota topped the charts as all the time and confirmed month-to-month development regardless of wait times north of 12 months on a lot of its hottest fashions – and at least one ordering freeze.

That implies it’s as a lot a requirement downside as a provide downside, regardless of the FCAI’s statements.

Mazda took second forward of Hyundai, which beat Kia into fourth spot (although Kia nonetheless leads YTD), forward of Mitsubishi in fifth. Each Korean manufacturers posted double-digit development, suggesting freer provide.

Rounding out the highest 10 have been Ford (down 20.3 per cent, and struggling to keep up with new Ranger demand), MG (years of steep development from a low base are paused for now, because it has achieved scale), Mercedes-Benz together with commercials, Subaru, and Isuzu Ute regardless of dipping 19.2 per cent.

Manufacturers that clearly did undergo resulting from tight provide included Nissan (down 18.7 per cent), Volkswagen (down 47.3 per cent), Lexus (down 30.8 per cent), Skoda (down 41.4 per cent), and Land Rover (down 66.1 per cent).

Fashions

The highest 20 sellers checklist comprised six medium SUVs, 5 utility autos, two small automobiles, two giant SUVs, two small SUVs, one higher giant SUV, one gentle SUV, and one medium automotive.

1. Toyota HiLux – 6441
2. Ford Ranger – 2934
3. Toyota RAV4 – 2437
4. Mazda CX-5 – 2346
5. Hyundai Tucson – 2186
6. Toyota Corolla – 1982
7. Isuzu D-Max – 1930
8. Mitsubishi Triton – 1879
9. Kia Sportage – 1837
10. Toyota Kluger – 1766
11. Hyundai i30 – 1758
12. Mitsubishi Outlander – 1310
13. Nissan X-Trail – 1269
14. MG ZS – 1229
15. Mazda CX-30 – 1226
16. Toyota Camry – 1222
17. Toyota Landcruiser Wagon – 1171
18. Toyota Prado – 1047
19. Toyota LandCruiser C/C – 975
20. Mazda CX-3 – 962

Segments

• Micro Automobiles: Kia Picanto (415), Mitsubishi Mirage (67), Fiat 500 (17)
• Gentle Automobiles beneath $25,000: MG 3 (893), Suzuki Baleno (431), Suzuki Swift (402)
• Gentle Automobiles over $25,000: Mini Hatch (216), Audi A1 (8), Citroen C3 (7)
• Small Automobiles beneath $40,000: Toyota Corolla (1982), Hyundai i30 (1758), Kia Cerato (946)
• Small Automobiles over $40,000: Audi A3 (330), Mercedes-Benz A-Class (230), BMW 2 Sequence Gran Coupe (149)
• Medium Automobiles beneath $60,000: Toyota Camry (1222), Mazda 6 (101), Volkswagen Passat (60)
• Medium Automobiles over $60,000: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (360), BMW 3 Sequence (122), Mercedes-Benz CLA (109)
• Massive Automobiles beneath $70,000: Kia Stinger (112), Skoda Excellent (58)
• Massive Automobiles over $70,000: Porsche Taycan (42), BMW 5 Sequence (41), Audi A6 (33)
• Higher Massive Automobiles: Mercedes-Benz EQS (22), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (16), Porsche Panamera (9)
• Individuals Movers: Kia Carnival (920), Hyundai Staria (91), Volkswagen Multivan (45)
• Sports activities Automobiles beneath $80,000: Ford Mustang (199), Subaru BRZ (162), Mazda MX-5 (45)
• Sports activities Automobiles over $80,000: BMW 4 Sequence (53), Mercedes-Benz C-Class (46), Chevrolet Corvette (24)
• Sports activities Automobiles over $200,000: Porsche 911 (50), Ferrari vary (15), Lamborghini two-door vary (12)

• Gentle SUVs: Mazda CX-3 (962), Hyundai Venue (724), Toyota Yaris Cross (616)
• Small SUVs beneath $40,000: MG ZS (1229), Mazda CX-30 (1226), Hyundai Kona (931)
• Small SUVs over $40,000: Audi Q3 (549), Mercedes-Benz GLA (325), Volvo XC40 (267)
• Medium SUVs beneath $60,000: Toyota RAV4 (2437), Mazda CX-5 (2346), Hyundai Tucson (2186)
• Medium SUVs over $60,000: Mercedes-Benz GLC (488), BMW X3 (419), Lexus NX (287)
• Massive SUVs beneath $70,000: Toyota Kluger (1766), Toyota Prado (1047), Isuzu MU-X (818)
• Massive SUVs over $70,000: Mercedes-Benz GLE (352), BMW X5 (261), Land Rover Defender (153)
• Higher Massive SUVs beneath $100,000: Toyota LandCruiser Wagon (1171), Nissan Patrol (298)
• Higher Massive SUVs over $100,000: Mercedes-Benz GLS (98), BMW X7 (89), Audi Q8 (58)

• Gentle Vans: Volkswagen Caddy (41), Peugeot Companion (23), Renault Kangoo (2)
• Medium Vans: Toyota HiAce (474), Hyundai Staria Load (326), LDV G10 (301)
• Massive Vans: Renault Grasp (286), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (233), LDV Ship 9 (16)
• Gentle Buses: Toyota HiAce (192), Toyota Coaster (20), LDV Ship 9 (14)
• 4×2 Utes: Toyota HiLux (1600), Mitsubishi Triton (356), Isuzu D-Max (249)
• 4×4 Utes: Toyota HiLux (4841), Ford Ranger (2693), Isuzu D-Max (1681)

Miscellaneous

Gross sales by area

• New South Wales: 26,519, up 10.9 per cent
• Victoria: 22,076, down 5.8 per cent
• Queensland: 18,900, down 1.1 per cent
• Western Australia: 8059, down 9.0 per cent
• South Australia: 5649, up 13.3 per cent
• Tasmania: 1327, down 13.2 per cent
• Australian Capital Territory: 1175, down 16.4 per cent
• Northern Territory: 756, down 16.6 per cent

Class breakdown

• SUV: 44,704 gross sales, 52.9 per cent market share
• Gentle commercials: 20,064 gross sales, 23.8 per cent market share
• Passenger automobiles: 16,023 gross sales, 19.0 per cent market share
• Heavy commercials: 3670 gross sales, 4.3 per cent market share

High segments by market share

• Medium SUV: 19.9 per cent
• 4×4 Utes: 18.0 per cent
• Small SUV: 12.9 per cent
• Massive SUV: 12.8 per cent
• Small Automotive: 9.2 per cent

Gross sales by purchaser sort

• Non-public consumers: 44,539, up 1.8 per cent
• Enterprise fleets: 28,464, down 5.6 per cent
• Rental fleets: 5734, up 28.5 per cent
• Authorities fleets: 2054, down 8.9 per cent

Gross sales by propulsion or gasoline sort

• Petrol: 44,039, down 4.2 per cent
• Diesel: 28,735, up 0.5 per cent
• Hybrid: 6779, up 31.6 per cent
• Electrical: 609, up 18.3 per cent
• PHEV: 578, up 77.8 per cent
• Hydrogen FCEV: 1

Gross sales by nation of origin

• Japan: 25,812 items, down 3.7 per cent
• Thailand: 18,788 items, down 1.3 per cent
• Korea: 14,142 items, up 34.3 per cent
• China: 6889 items, up 1.5 per cent
• USA: 4165, up 31.6 per cent

Some earlier month-to-month experiences