There’s no denying 2020 has been one tough year for the world, let alone the Australian new-vehicle market, with the effects of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic far-reaching.
Needless to say, in the first six months of the year, it’s been an absolute bloodbath on the sales charts. In fact, the new vehicle-market is down a whopping 20.2 per cent, with few brands and models not feeling the pinch.
We’re here today to take a look at how the models have performed, specifically the top 100. But before we get stuck in, a word of warning: there’s not much to smile about here.
The best-selling models of January to June 2020 (1-10)
Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
1 | Toyota HiLux | 22,348 | -14.5 |
2 | Ford Ranger | 18,466 | -14.1 |
3 | Toyota RAV4 | 15,544 | +35.6 |
4 | Toyota Corolla | 13,351 | -9.9 |
5 | Mazda CX-5 | 10,219 | -26.8 |
6 | Hyundai i30 | 10,300 | -28.4 |
7 | Mitsubishi Triton | 9617 | -24.6 |
8 | Kia Cerato | 8932 | -21.5 |
9 | Toyota Prado | 8632 | -12.6 |
10 | Hyundai Tucson | 7345 | -21.6 |
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The best-selling models of January to June 2020 (11-20)
Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
11 | Mazda3 | 7235 | -52.4 |
12 | Toyota LandCruiser wagon | 6860 | -6.0 |
13 | Nissan X-Trail | 6853 | -29.3 |
14 | Mitsubishi ASX | 6794 | -34.9 |
15 | Holden Colorado | 6712 | -30.8 |
16 | Isuzu D-Max | 6606 | -22.3 |
17 | Toyota Camry | 6518 | -17.9 |
18 | Mazda CX-3 | 6146 | -20.8 |
19 | Volkswagen Golf | 5901 | -24.8 |
20 | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5798 | -38.1 |
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The best-selling models of January to June 2020 (21-30)
Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
21 | Subaru Forester | 5757 | -20.1 |
22 | Honda CR-V | 5613 | -25.4 |
23 | Nissan Navara | 5477 | -23.4 |
24 | Hyundai Kona | 5446 | -14.2 |
25 | Mazda BT-50 | 5231 | -20.4 |
26 | Kia Sportage | 4984 | -30.9 |
27 | Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series | 4928 | -0.5 |
28 | Toyota Kluger | 4794 | -15.8 |
29 | Honda HR-V | 4600 | -31.0 |
30 | Toyota C-HR | 4599 | -2.5 |
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The best-selling models of January to June 2020 (31-40)
Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
31 | Toyota HiAce | 4388 | +9.7 |
32 | Honda Civic | 4243 | -27.2 |
33 | Subaru XV | 4129 | -21.2 |
34 | Nissan Qashqai | 4055 | -28.8 |
35 | Kia Seltos | 3668 | N/A |
36 | Volkswagen Amarok | 3549 | -20.4 |
37 | Mazda CX-30 | 3484 | N/A |
38 | Isuzu MU-X | 3373 | -19.0 |
39 | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 3342 | +25.9 |
40 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | 3238 | -9.0 |
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The best-selling models of January to June 2020 (41-50)
Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
41 | Toyota Yaris | 3324 | -29.1 |
42 | Mitsubishi Pajero Sport | 3048 | -15.7 |
43 | Mazda CX-9 | 2996 | -18.2 |
44 | MG3 | 2913 | +76.4 |
45 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 2788 | -24.7 |
46 | Ford Everest | 2723 | +5.1 |
47 | Kia Rio | 2688 | -25.3 |
48 | Hyundai Santa Fe | 2469 | -22.1 |
49 | Suzuki Swift | 2317 | -42.0 |
50 | Subaru Outback | 2298 | -45.9 |
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The best-selling models of January to June 2020 (51-60)
Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
51 | Holden Trax | 2145 | -15.1 |
52 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2102 | -45.1 |
53 | Kia Carnival | 2087 | -41.1 |
54 | BMW X3 | 2075 | -18.0 |
55 | Suzuki Vitara | 2043 | -20.9 |
56 | Lexus NX | 1931 | +25.9 |
57 | BMW 3 Series | 1873 | +35.8 |
58 | LDV T60 | 1819 | +14.3 |
59 | Audi Q3 | 1805 | +747.4 |
60 | Suzuki Baleno | 1767 | +167.3 |
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The best-selling models of January to June 2020 (61-70)
Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
61 | Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace | 1748 | -25.9 |
62 | Ram 1500 | 1710 | +73.3 |
63 | MG ZS | 1704 | -2.7 |
64 | Kia Picanto | 1697 | -45.2 |
65 | Hyundai Venue | 1677 | N/A |
66 | Mercedes-Benz GLE | 1667 | +199.3 |
67 | Hyundai iLoad | 1666 | -23.8 |
68 | Volkswagen Polo | 1608 | -46.3 |
69 | Ford Mustang | 1603 | -34.4 |
70 | BMW X1 | 1597 | +18.8 |
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The best-selling models of January to June 2020 (71-80)
Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
71 | Subaru Impreza | 1553 | -26.8 |
72 | Audi Q5 | 1476 | -22.9 |
73 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (sedan and wagon) | 1467 | -59.2 |
74 | Volvo XC40 | 1441 | -5.1 |
75 | Kia Sorento | 1435 | -27.6 |
76 | BMW X5 | 1430 | -20.2 |
77 | Mazda2 | 1412 | -71.9 |
78 | BMW 1 Series | 1356 | +9.5 |
79 | Holden Equinox | 1308 | -56.6 |
80 | Mercedes-Benz GLA | 1296 | -7.8 |

The best-selling models of January to June 2020 (81-90)
Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
81 | Toyota Fortuner | 1292 | -25.4 |
82 | Honda Jazz | 1290 | -62.2 |
83 | Volvo XC60 | 1278 | -23.2 |
84 | Ford Transit Custom | 1233 | +18.4 |
85 | Porsche Macan | 1195 | +13.7 |
86 | Nissan Patrol | 1189 | +14.1 |
87 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1163 | -23.8 |
88 | Ford Focus | 1147 | -46.6 |
89 | Holden Astra | 1144 | -63.0 |
90 | Mazda CX-8 | 1115 | -21.5 |

The best-selling models of January to June 2020 (91-100)
Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
91 | Holden Trailblazer | 1105 | -15.1 |
92 | Mercedes-Benz X-Class | 1093 | +0.3 |
93 | Audi A3 | 1090 | -39.2 |
94 | Holden Acadia | 1080 | -24.6 |
95 | Range Rover Sport | 1049 | -26.1 |
96 | Lexus RX | 1025 | +3.4 |
97 | Ford Escape | 1024 | -49.2 |
98 | Hyundai Elantra | 924 | -38.3 |
99 | BMW X4 | 884 | +8.7 |
100 | Skoda Kodiaq | 874 | -10.9 |