VFACTS August 2024: Record RAV4 sales drive hybrid surge as EVs stumble
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In August 2024, the Toyota RAV4 became Australia’s best-selling vehicle, as hybrid sales continued to rise. A total of 100,786 vehicles were delivered, marking an 8.3% decrease from the previous year. The market overall saw a 6% increase in deliveries, with Toyota leading by a significant margin. The RAV4 outsold every other vehicle in Australia, even surpassing entire lineups from other brands. The top 10 brands were rounded out by Mitsubishi, Isuzu Ute, MG, Nissan, and GWM. The RAV4’s sales success contributed to a 44.9% increase in hybrid sales, while electric vehicle deliveries decreased by 18.5%.
Brands mentioned: Toyota, Tesla, Polestar, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Ford, Mazda, Kia, Isuzu Ute, MG, Nissan, GWM, Subaru, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BYD, Suzuki, BMW, LDV, Lexus, Chery, Audi, Honda, Volvo, Land Rover, Porsche, Renault, Chevrolet, Skoda, SsangYong, Ram, Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot, Mini, Cupra, Genesis, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Citroen, McLaren, Lotus, Bentley, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, MG, BYD, Suzuki, Chery, Porsche, Chevrolet