Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2020

After feeling like both the longest and shortest year in history, 2020 is finally run and done, with it more than rattling the Australian new-vehicle market along the way.

In fact, local sales were down 13.7 per cent by the time the year was out, having decreased by an even more fearsome 20.2 per cent at the halfway point of the 12-month period.

That said, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at the top-100 new vehicles sold then, and needless to say, there are quite a few surprises in the list below… Read on.

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Top 100 new cars sold in Australia so far in 2020

The best-selling models of 2020 (1-10)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
1	Toyota HiLux	45,176	-5.2
2	Ford Ranger	40,973	0.0
3	Toyota RAV4	38,357	+58.8
4	Toyota Corolla	25,882	-15.1
5	Mazda CX-5	21,979	-13.9
6	Hyundai i30	20,734	-26.9
7	Mitsubishi Triton	18,136	-29.8
8	Toyota Prado	18,034	-1.6
9	Kia Cerato	17,559	-19.3
10	Hyundai Tucson	15,789	-13.5

The Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series upper-large SUV surged up the sales charts in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (11-20)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
11	Toyota LandCruiser wagon	15,078	+9.2
12	Isuzu D-Max	15,062	-10.8
13	Mazda3	14,663	-41.2
14	Nissan X-Trail	14,291	-27.6
15	Mitsubishi ASX	14,056	-32.4
16	Mazda CX-3	13,953	-5.8
17	Toyota Camry	13,727	-18.1
18	Hyundai Kona	12,514	-6.2
19	Subaru Forester	12,300	-18.5
20	Mitsubishi Outlander	12,004	-31.5

Like most models, the Nissan Navara ute took a backwards step in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (21-30)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
21	Nissan Navara	11,486	-14.4
22	Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series	10,064	+9.1
23	Volkswagen Golf	10,012	-30.3
24	Kia Seltos	9966	+386.6
25	Mazda BT-50	9588	-15.6
26	Kia Sportage	9579	-29.8
27	Honda CR-V	9523	-31.0
28	Mazda CX-30	8998	N/A
29	Toyota C-HR	8500	-9.4
30	Toyota Kluger	8403	-26.1

The Toyota HiAce van was one of few models that thrived in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (31-40)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
31	Toyota HiAce	8391	+37.0
32	Honda HR-V	8181	-30.3
33	Subaru XV	7946	-21.0
34	Holden Colorado	7559	-56.7
35	Honda Civic	7194	-31.7
36	MG3	7158	+78.2
37	Nissan Qashqai	7057	-39.4
38	Isuzu MU-X	7049	-16.3
39	Mazda CX-9	6747	-5.9
40	Volkswagen Amarok	6349	-24.2

With a full range, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class small car put in a huge performance in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (41-50)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
41	Mercedes-Benz A-Class	6054	+29.1
42	Mitsubishi Pajero Sport	6017	-7.1
43	Ford Everest	5996	+12.4
44	Volkswagen Tiguan	5611	-27.6
45	LDV T60	5581	+58.1
46	MG ZS	5494	+47.3
47	Toyota Yaris	5027	-49.0
48	Kia Rio	4952	-21.0
49	Subaru Outback	4928	-33.0
50	Hyundai Santa Fe	4615	-21.2

The Kia Sorento large SUV was given a boost by a new model in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (51-60)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
51	Kia Sorento	4547	+20.4
52	Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross	4517	-35.5
53	Mercedes-Benz GLC wagon	4470	-22.5
54	Suzuki Vitara	4386	-16.5
55	BMW X3	4360	-4.9
56	Suzuki Swift	4332	-35.1
57	Audi Q3	4090	+441.7
58	Hyundai iLoad	3939	0.0
59	Kia Picanto	3891	-25.7
60	Mazda2	3790	-53.8

With a new petrol engine option, the Mazda CX-8 large SUV went from strength to strength in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (61-70)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
61	Mazda CX-8	3738	+46.5
62	Hyundai Venue	3678	+195.4
63	Kia Carnival	3650	-43.8
64	Volkswagen Polo	3602	-37.1
65	Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace	3537	-24.2
66	Lexus NX	3518	+1.4
67	BMW 3 Series	3406	+8.6
68	Subaru Impreza	3390	-25.0
69	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	3378	-50.3
70	Suzuki Baleno	3326	+46.1

Thanks to some new variants, the Ram 1500 continued its ascension in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (71-80)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
71	Ram 1500	3299	+26.4
72	Volvo XC40	3229	+13.0
73	Mercedes-Benz GLA	3173	+23.8
74	BMW X1	3060	+7.5
75	Audi Q5	2992	-27.9
76	BMW X5	2956	-15.5
77	Ford Mustang	2923	-26.0
78	Toyota Fortuner	2883	-4.9
79	Jeep Grand Cherokee	2870	-3.9
80	Volvo XC60	2858	-16.1

With a full range available, the Mercedes-Benz GLE large SUV made moves in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (81-90)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
81	Mercedes-Benz GLE wagon	2854	+37.1
82	Nissan Patrol	2820	+44.5
83	Audi A3	2778	-17.4
84	Honda Jazz	2692	-48.9
85	Volkswagen T-Cross	2646	N/A
86	MG HS	2600	+2385.3
87	Renault Koleos	2408	-4.9
88	Mitsubishi Pajero	2399	-15.7
89	Mercedes-Benz X-Class	2386	+12.2
90	Ford Transit Custom	2379	+14.9

The Suzuki Jimny light SUV became more and more popular in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (91-100)

Ranking	Model	Sales	Variance %
91	Suzuki Jimny	2368	+70.2
92	Holden Trax	2314	-51.9
93	BMW 1 Series	2309	+1.8
94	Porsche Macan	2158	+7.4
95	Skoda Octavia	2111	+16.4
96	Mercedes-Benz CLA	2082	+46.2
97	Toyota HiAce Commuter	2027	-21.3
98	Haval H2	1988	+116.6
99	Ford Escape	1971	-40.7
100	Lexus RX	1879	-0.2

NB: Tesla's sales data isn't in the VFACTS report referenced here. If it was, the Model 3 mid-size sedan would likely feature in the top 100 instead of the Lexus RX large SUV.

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