Australia's Best-Selling New Cars in 2026: The Full List

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This is the full 2026 list. Every vehicle here is one we can source, and each links through to its pricing page. If you already know what you want, you can get competitive offers in a few minutes.

What the 2026 figures show

The numbers come from VFACTS, the official sales reporting published through the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, and cover January to June 2026. Three things stand out. Utes still lead, with the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux first and second even though both went backwards. Electric cars are no longer a niche: the Tesla Model Y finished third overall and topped the monthly charts outright in May and June, the first time an EV has done that in Australia. And Chinese brands are now mainstream, with Chery, BYD, GWM, Geely, Zeekr and Jaecoo all placing a model in a segment top five.

One thing to know about this list. VFACTS publishes a top ten and a top five for each segment, not a full ranking of every model. So the ten below are ranked with their figures, the segment lists are the published top fives, and the last section is popular models we sell that have no public position. We have not given any vehicle a rank we cannot show you.

For the wider trends, read Australia's best-selling cars in 2026. This piece is the long version.

Australia's 10 best-selling new cars in 2026

Ranked on VFACTS sales for January to June 2026, with the change on the same period last year.

1. Ford Ranger

26,314 sales, down 7.0 per cent.

• Australia's top seller for the first half of 2026, and it has held that spot for years.
• It works as a tradie's ute and as a family car, so it sells into two markets at once.
• The range runs from a single cab work spec to a Raptor, which covers a wide spread of budgets.

2. Toyota HiLux

22,607 sales, down 13.9 per cent.

• Second overall, and the biggest faller of the top three.
• Toyota has dealers and service in most regional centres, which matters when the ute has to keep working.
• Fleet and mining orders come in volume, and that steady demand keeps it near the top every month.

3. Tesla Model Y

20,396 sales, up 95.5 per cent.

• Third overall and the best-selling medium SUV of the half, on nearly double last year's volume.
• It topped the monthly charts outright in May and June, the first time an EV has done that in Australia.
• On a Tesla the saving sits in a novated lease rather than a cash reduction, so that is where we start.

4. Toyota RAV4

15,551 sales, down 35.3 per cent.

• Fourth for the half, then back to the top of the chart outright in July on 5,564 sales.
• The range is hybrid and plug-in hybrid only. Toyota no longer sells a petrol RAV4 here.
• It fits a family without being awkward in a car park, which is most of the appeal.

5. Chery Tiggo 4

13,638 sales, up 70.6 per cent.

• Fifth overall and Australia's best-selling small SUV, ahead of every established badge.
• It undercuts most rivals on price and still arrives with the equipment buyers expect as standard.
• Chery covers it for seven years, which answers the usual question about a brand new to Australia.

6. Hyundai Kona

13,132 sales, up 16.8 per cent.

• Sixth overall and second among small SUVs.
• Petrol, hybrid and full electric versions all sit in the one range, which very few rivals offer.
• Hyundai moved to a seven year warranty in September 2025, on condition you service in its network.

7. Isuzu D-Max

12,908 sales, down 8.2 per cent.

• Seventh overall and third among utes.
• Isuzu builds truck engines, and ute buyers treat that as a fair proxy for durability.
• The warranty runs seven years, capped at 150,000km.

8. BYD Sealion 7

12,516 sales, up 233.2 per cent.

• Eighth overall and third among medium SUVs, on more than three times last year's volume.
• BYD makes its own batteries, which has helped it hold price and supply steadier than most.
• On a BYD the benefit comes through a novated lease, so that is the first thing we check for you.

9. GWM Haval Jolion

11,480 sales, up 27.1 per cent.

• Ninth overall and third among small SUVs.
• The hybrid version brought fuel use down without moving the car out of its price bracket.
• GWM's seven year warranty applies wherever you service it.

10. Hyundai Tucson

11,236 sales, up 9.4 per cent.

• Tenth overall and fourth among medium SUVs.
• It is bigger than a Kona and cheaper than a Santa Fe, so it catches buyers moving in both directions.
• Petrol and hybrid versions sit side by side, so you do not have to commit to one to get the car.

The best sellers in each segment

These are the published VFACTS segment top fives for the first half of 2026. Cars already covered above keep their figures here so you can see where they sit in their own class.

Utes and pick-ups

The two leaders both went backwards and still finished first and second overall. Only one ute in the top five grew.

• 1. Ford Ranger 26,314 sales, down 7.0 per cent.
• 2. Toyota HiLux 22,607 sales, down 13.9 per cent.
• 3. Isuzu D-Max 12,908 sales, down 8.2 per cent.
• 4. Mitsubishi Triton 10,351 sales, up 12.2 per cent.
• 5. BYD Shark 6 9,493 sales, down 8.9 per cent.

Mitsubishi Triton. The only ute in the top five to grow, and it usually undercuts the Ranger and the HiLux on price. Mitsubishi covers it for up to 10 years and 200,000km if you service on schedule.

BYD Shark 6. A plug-in hybrid ute, which almost nothing else in the segment offers. Short electric trips through the week, petrol engine for towing on the weekend. As a BYD, the saving sits in a novated lease rather than a price cut.

Small SUVs

The fastest moving part of the market, and the one where the newer brands have taken the most ground.

• 1. Chery Tiggo 4 13,638 sales, up 70.6 per cent.
• 2. Hyundai Kona 13,132 sales, up 16.8 per cent.
• 3. GWM Haval Jolion 11,480 sales, up 27.1 per cent.
• 4. MG ZS 8,984 sales, down 11.7 per cent.
• 5. Toyota Corolla Cross 6,867 sales, up 9.2 per cent.

MG ZS. One of the least expensive SUVs on sale, and the hybrid brought fuel use down without a big jump in price. MG's warranty runs to 10 years, with conditions attached.

Toyota Corolla Cross. The only car in this five sold as a hybrid and nothing else. It gives Corolla buyers a higher seat and more boot space without leaving the Toyota network.

Medium SUVs

The largest segment in the country, and the one an electric car now leads outright.

• 1. Tesla Model Y 20,396 sales, up 95.5 per cent.
• 2. Toyota RAV4 15,551 sales, down 35.3 per cent.
• 3. BYD Sealion 7 12,516 sales, up 233.2 per cent.
• 4. Hyundai Tucson 11,236 sales, up 9.4 per cent.
• 5. Mitsubishi Outlander 10,907 sales, down 4.3 per cent.

Mitsubishi Outlander. One of the few in the class with seven seats, which wins it a lot of shortlists on its own. The plug-in hybrid has been on sale long enough that buyers trust it.

Mazda CX-5. Not in the half-year five, but 11th outright in July on 1,836 sales. Buyers pick it for how it drives and how the cabin is finished rather than on price.

Kia Sportage. Also outside the half-year five, and 16th outright in July on 1,533 sales. Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions mean one model covers city, country and towing buyers. Kia's seven year warranty applies wherever you service it.

Large SUVs and four-wheel drive wagons

The segment with the sharpest movement in it, in both directions.

• 1. Ford Everest 11,133 sales, down 9.4 per cent.
• 2. Toyota LandCruiser Prado 9,102 sales, down 41.6 per cent.
• 3. Isuzu MU-X 7,564 sales, down 3.2 per cent.
• 4. BYD Sealion 8 5,380 sales, first year on sale.
• 5. Hyundai Santa Fe 3,089 sales, down 3.8 per cent.

Ford Everest. Australia's best-selling large SUV, and a Ranger underneath with seven seats and a wagon body. It tows properly and still works as a daily family car. Not much else in the segment does both.

Toyota LandCruiser Prado. Second in the segment, but that 41.6 per cent fall is the steepest of any vehicle on this page. The current generation runs a mild hybrid diesel, which brought fuel use down.

Isuzu MU-X. The steadiest of the five, down only 3.2 per cent while the segment moved around it. It shares its mechanicals with the D-Max, so it tows and lasts the way ute buyers expect.

BYD Sealion 8. Fourth in its first year on sale, which is a strong start for a new nameplate. A seven seat plug-in hybrid, and there is still very little else like it at the money. As a BYD, the benefit is in the novated lease rather than the drive-away figure.

Hyundai Santa Fe. The boxy current shape gave it a far more usable third row and boot. The hybrid makes it cheaper to run than most seven seaters its size.

Toyota LandCruiser. Outside the segment five for the half, but 19th outright in July on 1,399 sales as the LandCruiser Wagon. The 300 Series and 70 Series between them cover remote touring and serious work. It holds its value strongly, which keeps the real cost of owning one down.

Small cars

A segment that shrank almost everywhere, with one clear exception.

• 1. Toyota Corolla 7,314 sales, down 21.9 per cent.
• 2. Kia K4 4,467 sales, up 67.7 per cent.
• 3. Mazda3 4,080 sales, down 27.1 per cent.
• 4. MG MG3 3,917 sales, down 25.9 per cent.
• 5. Hyundai i30 3,670 sales, down 34.2 per cent.

Toyota Corolla. Still the benchmark small car, and hybrid only now in both hatch and sedan. Resale and cheap servicing make it one of the lowest cost cars to own outright.

Kia K4. The only small car in the five to grow, and it grew by two thirds. It replaced the Cerato, and it comes with Kia's seven year warranty.

MG MG3. Among the most affordable new cars you can buy in Australia with a full warranty. The hybrid version made it much cheaper to run without a big jump in price.

Hyundai i30. Priced sharply against the small SUVs at the same money, which is the comparison most buyers are making. Buyers who do not want a high car are still a large and loyal group.

Electric cars

Two familiar names, then three that were barely here a year ago.

• 1. Tesla Model Y 20,396 sales, up 95.5 per cent.
• 2. BYD Sealion 7 12,516 sales, up 233.2 per cent.
• 3. Geely EX5 6,756 sales, up 266.2 per cent.
• 4. Jaecoo J5 EV 5,930 sales, first year on sale.
• 5. Zeekr 7X 5,532 sales, first year on sale.

Geely EX5. Third among EVs for the half, then ninth outright in July on 2,034 sales, up 315.1 per cent. Geely launched here with a full dealer network rather than an online-only model. It undercuts most electric SUVs while offering competitive range.

Jaecoo J5. The EV version was fourth among EVs in its first year. The J5 range was 15th outright in July on 1,654 sales. A boxy shape gives it more usable rear space than its footprint suggests.

Zeekr 7X. Fifth among EVs in its first year, and tenth outright in July on 1,892 sales. It is aimed at buyers cross shopping European electric SUVs at a lower price.

What changed in July

July 2026 was the strongest July on record for the Australian market, and the order at the top moved. The Toyota RAV4 went back to number one, and two cars that were barely here a year ago finished ninth and tenth.

• 1. Toyota RAV4 5,564 sales.
• 2. Toyota HiLux 4,721 sales.
• 3. Tesla Model Y 4,644 sales.
• 4. Ford Ranger 4,042 sales.
• 5. BYD Sealion 7 2,548 sales.
• 6. Chery Tiggo 4 2,156 sales.
• 7. Hyundai Kona 2,096 sales.
• 8. Toyota LandCruiser Prado 2,082 sales.
• 9. Geely EX5 2,034 sales.
• 10. Zeekr 7X 1,892 sales.

Other popular models we can source

These are models we quote on regularly that do not appear in a published top ten or segment top five. We have not put a number or a position against them, because there is not one to show you. Every one links to its pricing page.

Utes and pick-ups

GWM Cannon Alpha. A large, well equipped ute priced closer to a mid-size one. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions give it a running cost advantage over diesel rivals.

Ram 1500. It tows what a dual cab ute cannot, which is the whole reason people buy one. Factory backed conversion to right hand drive means it comes with a warranty buyers trust.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Ram's direct rival, and the other half of the full size pick-up market here. Caravan and boat owners buy it on towing capacity before anything else.

Four-wheel drive wagons

Nissan Patrol. The main alternative to a LandCruiser, and a favourite with towing families. A long model life means the aftermarket support for touring gear is enormous.

Medium SUVs

Nissan X-Trail. A long standing family choice, available with five or seven seats. The e-Power hybrid drives like an electric car but never needs plugging in.

Subaru Forester. All wheel drive is standard, which matters in the snow, the wet or on gravel. Visibility and easy access make it a common pick for older buyers and new parents.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. The Tiggo 4's pricing in a size up, which is where most family buyers are shopping. Chery's seven year warranty and roadside assistance answer the durability question up front.

Geely Starray EM-i. A hybrid SUV aimed squarely at buyers cross shopping a RAV4 on running costs. Geely priced it to be compared with small SUVs while offering mid-size space.

Jaecoo J7. It looks and feels more expensive than it is, which is most of why buyers walk in. The plug-in hybrid offers real electric range at a mainstream petrol price.

Small SUVs

Mazda CX-3. One of the longest running small SUVs here, and still selling on how it looks and drives. Cheap to run and easy to park, which suits city buyers and downsizers.

Toyota Yaris Cross. Hybrid only, with fuel figures that are hard to beat in any petrol car at the price. Genuinely small outside and usefully tall inside, which is a rare combination.

Subaru Crosstrek. Standard all wheel drive in a small SUV, which almost no direct rival offers. More ground clearance than most, so it handles gravel roads and beach tracks.

Electric cars

Kia EV3. Kia's most affordable electric car here, and the one that brought its EV range within reach. The space of a small SUV with the running costs of a much smaller car.

MG MG4. One of the most affordable new electric cars on sale in Australia. Rear wheel drive and a low centre of gravity make it better to drive than the price suggests.

BMW iX3. The electric version of the X3, so buyers do not have to compromise on the shape they wanted. A common novated lease choice because of where its price sits against the FBT rules.

Small cars

Kia Picanto. The smallest new car most Australians will consider, and priced accordingly. Easy to park, cheap to insure, cheap to service, and covered for seven years.

Volkswagen Golf. Still the small car buyers choose when they care about how it drives. The GTI and R versions bring in a completely different buyer to the standard car.

Sedans

Toyota Camry. Hybrid only now, and still the default choice for rideshare and taxi work. Quiet, comfortable and cheap to run over high kilometres, which is the whole point.

People movers and vans

Kia Carnival. Eight seats and a flat floor do things no seven seat SUV can match. Diesel and hybrid versions cover both long distance families and city use.

Toyota HiAce. The default work van for trades, couriers and small businesses. Toyota's service network means short downtime, which matters when the van is the business.

Hyundai Staria Load. It brought car like comfort and safety gear to a segment that had gone without both. The load space competes with the HiAce and the driving position is better.

How Rodar helps you buy any car on this list

Knowing what sells is the easy part. Getting a fair price is where people lose time and money, because one dealer has one allocation and one price to offer you.

We do it the other way round. You tell us the make, model, grade and colour you want, and anything that has to fit. We put that to our network of over 1,000 trusted automotive dealers and manufacturers. Their offers come back side by side as drive-away figures, not list prices with the on-road costs left off. You pick the one you want.

From there we sort the finance across a panel of 30 lenders, value your trade-in and roll it into the same number, and arrange delivery to your door. Most of our customers never set foot in a dealership. You are not invoiced a fee: the dealer who wins your business pays us a procurement fee, and it is built into the deal, so the price we quote is the price you pay.

That is the whole point of doing it this way. It is the most efficient route to a competitive drive-away price, because the dealers come to you rather than you driving between them. If the car is in stock and your finance is sorted, it can be 24 to 48 hours. Most of the time it is one week onwards.

If the car you want is a Tesla, a BYD, a Honda or a Mercedes-Benz, the saving works differently. On those brands the benefit sits in a novated lease rather than a cash discount, and we will tell you that plainly rather than pretend otherwise.

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