Holden Commodore to Ford Ranger – Australia’s best-sellers over the years

Summary: The Australian automotive market has shifted dramatically since the Holden Commodore was the top seller from 1998 to 2010. From 2015 to 2025, Toyota’s HiLux led for seven years until the Ford Ranger took the title in 2023. Despite increasing competition, annual best-seller deliveries rose significantly, reflecting changing consumer preferences towards utes and SUVs, while passenger cars have seen a decline in popularity.

Brands mentioned: Holden, Mazda, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Tesla, Volkswagen.