Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2019

The Toyota HiLux was the best-selling vehicle in Australia last year. Surprised? We’re not.

Deputy News Editor

CarsGuide

13 Jan 2020 • 8 min read

As motoring journalists, we’re often guilty of only looking at the pointy end of the scale when it comes to important things like the new-vehicle market.

Indeed, our wrap of the 2019 sales results released last week focused on the top-10 brands and models, but it got us thinking about taking a broader look.

So, here we are presenting to you the top-100 new vehicles sold last year. As you’ll find, there is a lot of figurative red ink here, but there are also a few success stories. Enjoy.

2019 new-car sales: Toyota leads market again as HiLux outsells Ford Ranger

The best-selling models of 2019 (1-10)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
1	Toyota HiLux	47,759	-8.1
2	Ford Ranger	40,960	-2.8
3	Toyota Corolla	30,468	-13.7
4	Hyundai i30	28,378	+0.7
5	Mitsubishi Triton	25,819	+3.7
6	Mazda CX-5	25,539	-2.4
7	Mazda3	24,939	-19.7
8	Toyota RAV4	24,260	+9.5
9	Kia Cerato	21,757	+16.8
10	Mitsubishi ASX	20,806	+9.3

The Nissan X-Trail narrowly missed out on a top-10 finish in 2019.

The best-selling models of 2019 (11-20)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
11	Nissan X-Trail	19,726	-6.9
12	Toyota Prado	18,335	-1.2
13	Hyundai Tucson	18,251	-5.2
14	Mitsubishi Outlander	17,514	+12.5
15	Holden Colorado	17,472	-4.5
16	Isuzu D-Max	16,892	-8.9
17	Toyota Camry	16,768	+9.8
18	Subaru Forester	15,096	+21.4
19	Mazda CX-3	14,813	-9.1
20	Volkswagen Golf	14,355	-24.7

Like many other models, the Honda CR-V had a tough year in 2019.

The best-selling models of 2019 (21-30)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
21	Honda CR-V	13,810	-14.3
22	Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series	13,802	+0.9
23	Kia Sportage	13,645	-2.8
24	Nissan Navara	13,412	-18.6
25	Hyundai Kona	13,342	+8.0
26	Honda HR-V	11,731	-3.4
27	Nissan Qashqai	11,653	-16.5
28	Toyota Kluger	11,371	-22.9
29	Mazda BT-50	11,357	-13.7
30	Honda Civic	10,531	-21.8

The Subaru XV was one of 31 models that sold more than 10,000 units last year.

The best-selling models of 2019 (31-40)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
31	Subaru XV	10,062	-22.2
32	Hyundai Accent	9963	-36.4
33	Toyota Yaris	9853	+3.3
34	Toyota C-HR	9378	-3.5
35	Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series	9222	-8.1
36	Isuzu MU-X	8419	-7.4
37	Volkswagen Amarok	8371	-9.9
38	Mazda2	8198	-23.9
39	Volkswagen Tiguan	7747	-15.3
40	Subaru Outback	7210	-30.5

A family favourite, the Mazda CX-9 was one of the most popular models in its segment in 2019.

The best-selling models of 2019 (41-50)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
41	Mazda CX-9	7168	-11.4
42	Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross	6998	-7.0
43	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	6798	+34.5
44	Suzuki Swift	6676	-14.2
45	Kia Carnival	6493	-1.8
46	Mitsubishi Pajero Sport	6477	-1.4
47	Kia Rio	6270	-4.9
48	Toyota HiAce Van	6127	-10.6
49	Holden Commodore	5915	-34.6
50	Hyundai Santa Fe	5857	-22.1

Bought a premium SUV last year? Chances are it was a Mercedes-Benz GLC.

The best-selling models of 2019 (51-60)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
51	Mercedes-Benz GLC	5770	+2.9
52	Volkswagen Polo	5723	+5.3
53	Ford Everest	5333	-2.7
54	Honda Jazz	5263	-23.6
55	Suzuki Vitara	5253	+4.6
56	Kia Picanto	5237	-2.9
57	Holden Trax	4808	-11.5
58	Mercedes-Benz A-Class	4689	+12.3
59	Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace	4665	+90.1
60	BMW X3	4583	-5.8

The Equinox hasn't quite lived up to Holden's expectations yet, especially after a down 2019.

The best-selling models of 2019 (61-70)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
61	Holden Equinox	4562	-8.7
62	Subaru Impreza	4518	-51.0
63	Holden Astra	4188	-57.6
64	Audi Q5	4152	+1.6
65	MG3	4017	+612.2
66	Ford Mustang	3948	-38.4
67	Hyundai iLoad	3919	-10.2
68	Kia Sorento	3777	-13.9
69	MG ZS	3729	+120.4
70	Ford Focus	3682	-5.0

The LDV T60 was one of the biggest bolters last year.

The best-selling models of 2019 (71-80)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
71	LDV T60	3529	+9.9
72	BMW X5	3498	+29.6
73	Lexus NX	3471	-6.1
74	Volvo XC60	3406	+20.5
75	Audi A3	3362	-21.0
76	Ford Escape	3326	-30.2
77	BMW 3 Series	3135	+1.8
78	Holden Acadia	3125	+414.4
79	Toyota Fortuner	3033	-15.6
80	Jeep Grand Cherokee	2986	-24.2

It might come as a surprise, but the Volvo XC40 was the most popular small premium SUV last year.

The best-selling models of 2019 (81-90)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
81	Volvo XC40	2858	+80.0
82	BMW X1	2847	-8.0
83	Mitsubishi Pajero	2847	-13.2
84	Holden Trailblazer	2813	+7.9
85	Nissan Pathfinder	2712	-29.1
86	Hyundai Elantra	2644	-31.2
87	Mazda6	2612	-21.5
88	Ram 1500	2609	+531.4
89	Toyota HiAce Bus	2577	-2.4
90	Mercedes-Benz GLA	2562	-34.4

The Mazda CX-5 had its first real crack at the Australian market in 2019.

The best-selling models of 2019 (91-100)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
91	Mazda CX-8	2551	+64.6
92	Renault Koleos	2533	-15.3
93	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe/Cabriolet	2496	+64.2
94	Suzuki Baleno	2277	+9.9
95	BMW 1 Series	2269	-10.4
96	Range Rover Sport	2202	-2.5
97	Mitsubishi Lancer	2197	-68.8
98	Land Rover Discovery Sport	2185	-24.4
99	Skoda Kodiaq	2163	+60.7
100	Audi Q2	2155	+15.5