VFACTS June 2024

[Trendseeker]

https://www.drive.com.au/news/vfacts...les-june-2024/

TOP 10 CARS IN June 2024
Rank Model Volume June 2024 Change year-on-year
1 Ford Ranger 6289 up 28.5 per cent
2 Toyota HiLux 5630 up 16.9 per cent
3 Toyota RAV4 3907 up 36.7 per cent
4 Mitsubishi Outlander 3045 up 87.5 per cent
5 Tesla Model Y 2906 down 47.7 per cent
6 Isuzu D-Max 2881 up 45.7 per cent
7 Mazda CX-5 2687 up 48.3 per cent
8 Ford Everest 2267 up 96.6 per cent
9 Toyota Corolla 2232 up 31.1 per cent
10 Toyota Camry 2013 up 121.7 per cent


TOP 10 CAR BRANDS IN June 2024
Rank Brand Volume June 2024 Change year-on-year
1 Toyota 20,903 down 0.2 per cent
2 Ford 9493 up 22.4 per cent
3 Mazda 9483 down 2.3 per cent
4 Kia 8225 up 8.9 per cent
5 Mitsubishi 7723 up 48.9 per cent
6 Hyundai 6552 down 20.2 per cent
7 Tesla 4683 down 33.3 per cent
8 Subaru 4460 down 9.3 per cent
9 Isuzu Ute 4445 up 23.1 per cent
10 Nissan 4293 up 55.6 per cent

Australian new-car sales in June 2024: Market hits the brakes after 14 months of VFACTS growth

The longest streak in new-car sales growth in 20 years has come to an end, after the market recorded its first decline in 14 months.

A long-forecast slowdown in new motor vehicle sales in Australia appears to have finally arrived, after deliveries decline for the first time in June 2024 after 14 months of consecutive growth, the longest streak in 20 years.

June has historically been the biggest month of the year for new-car sales – ahead of the end of the financial year – and it was no different in 2024, recording 119,659 deliveries.

However, sales were down 4.2 per cent on the same month last year – and down 8.9 per cent on the all-time June record, set in 2017 with 134,171 deliveries – in a month that saw the Ford Ranger remain the top-selling new vehicle.

Since the start of this year, 632,412 new vehicles have been reported as sold – a new record – according to the data, which is collated by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

While it is up 8.7 per cent on the first half of last year – and 4.4 per cent on the previous best set in 2018 – the year-to-date tally was up 12.2 per cent at the end of May.

The Ford Ranger remained the top-selling new vehicle last month, a title it has held for 12 of the past 18 months after claiming the Toyota HiLux's seven-year annual sales crown last year.

The HiLux ended June in second place, ahead of the Toyota RAV4 family SUV, which settled to its usual third-place spot on 3907 sales after topping the charts in April for the third time in its history.

The Tesla Model Y was the only electric vehicle to finish in the Top 10 last month – recording 2906 deliveries for a fifth-placed result – though it is down a significant 48 per cent on its June 2023 tally, when Tesla set a sales record.

Electric vehicles accounted for 8.0 per cent of new vehicles reported as sold last month, down from 8.8 per cent the same month last year, according to FCAI data – a decline of 13.2 per cent in sales volume, in a market down 4.2 per cent.

Toyota remained the most popular new-vehicle brand last month, with 20,903 vehicles – a dip of 0.2 per cent compared to the same month last year, although it is still up 31.5 per cent year-to-date.

[DFB FGXR6]

Ford Numbers -

Ford Escape - 29
Ford Everest - 2,267
Ford F150 - 112
Ford Fiesta - 0
Ford Focus - 0
Ford Mustang - 1
Ford Mustang Mach-E - 73
Ford Puma - 57
Ford Ranger 4X2 - 447
Ford Ranger 4X4 - 5,842
Ford Transit Bus - 20
Ford Transit Custom - 425
Ford Transit Heavy - 220
Ford Total - 9,493

Considering its been on stop sale more than being on sale, 112 F-150's is decent.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Ford Numbers -

Ford Escape - 29
Ford Everest - 2,267
Ford F150 - 112
Ford Fiesta - 0
Ford Focus - 0
Ford Mustang - 1
Ford Mustang Mach-E - 73
Ford Puma - 57
Ford Ranger 4X2 - 447
Ford Ranger 4X4 - 5,842
Ford Transit Bus - 20
Ford Transit Custom - 425
Ford Transit Heavy - 220
Ford Total - 9,493

Considering its been on stop sale more than being on sale, 112 F-150's is decent.

I find this hilarious, F150 gets introduced as some hack-job conversion by a third party and immediately starts moving more numbers than Escape, Mach E, Mustang, Transit Bus and Puma

[whynot]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

I find this hilarious, F150 gets introduced as some hack-job conversion by a third party and immediately starts moving more numbers than Escape, Mach E, Mustang, Transit Bus and Puma

Its not how you use it. It is the size that counts.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by whynot

Its not how you use it. It is the size that counts.

Mine fits in more places

[kevino]

Puma finished import in May
There isn’t any more being imported
That’s why it sold so few there wasn’t many left!

[CyberWasp]

Ford at #2.
Image where they could be if they put as much enthusiasm and effort into developing some other models as they did to Ranger.

[XR Martin]

Wonder how many Amoraks are being sold also, seeing them everywhere.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by kevino

Puma finished import in May
There isn’t any more being imported
That’s why it sold so few there wasn’t many left!

Pretty sure its always sold less than F150 since the F150's introduction though

[Trendseeker]

Originally Posted by XR Martin

Wonder how many Amoraks are being sold also, seeing them everywhere.

Volkswagen Amarok 4x4
June 2024 - 1010
June 2023 - 747
Up 35.2%

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by XR Martin

Wonder how many Amoraks are being sold also, seeing them everywhere.

Volkswagen -

Volkswagen Amarok 4X4 1,010
Volkswagen Arteon 8
Volkswagen Caddy 12
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Van 101
Volkswagen California 15
Volkswagen Caravelle 0
Volkswagen Crafter 75
Volkswagen Crafter Bus 0
Volkswagen Golf 215
Volkswagen Multivan 80
Volkswagen Passat 4
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 6
Volkswagen Polo 154
Volkswagen T-Cross 8
Volkswagen Tiguan 662
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 374
Volkswagen Touareg 61
Volkswagen Transporter 90
Volkswagen T-Roc 883
Volkswagen Total 3,758

[prydey]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Ford at #2.
Image where they could be if they put as much enthusiasm and effort into developing some other models as they did to Ranger.

Pretty sure they don't care about some silly ranking on this little island.

I don't reckon anyone analyses v facts data like ford forums...

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by prydey

Pretty sure they don't care about some silly ranking on this little island.

I don't reckon anyone analyses v facts data like ford forums...

Then why did they put up such a fight over the government's new emissions scheme?

Ford Australia’s response to the government’s NVES plan has five key components.

It wants a seven-year glide path to full implementation of the scheme; incentives including the ’super credits’; vehicle segmentation to exclude vehicles with a gross vehicle mass over 3500 kilograms; and a delayed start to any CO2 penalties.

It’s also calling for changes to ‘break points’, which align CO2 targets to particular vehicle weight thresholds, to prevent users in trades, agriculture, infrastructure and forestry from being negatively impacted.

It’s asking for the Government to remove these, or set the upper break points for both passenger and commercial vehicles at 2500kg. These are set at 2000kg and 2200kg, respectively, in the Government’s preferred Option B.

“It is our recommendation that penalties be applied only from 2026 at the earliest. Further, penalties should commence at $50 per g/km and grow annually over the scheme to a maximum of $100 per g/km,” Ford said.

They know having a two model lineup is under threat, particularly when they'd have absolutely nothing to counter the NVES for Australia as they've sat on their hands for a long time in Australia and they dumped their entire range except for a diesel Ute and a SUV based on a diesel Ute.

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Then why did they put up such a fight over the government's new emissions scheme?



They know having a two model lineup is under threat, particularly when they'd have absolutely nothing to counter the NVES for Australia as they've sat on their hands for a long time in Australia.

They're probably still doing over $400,000,000 sales per month....not too shabby.

[b0son]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Ford at #2.
Image where they could be if they put as much enthusiasm and effort into developing some other models as they did to Ranger.

Those other models would probably be on the ranger platform. Cut the tray off and voila - hatchback!

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by b0son

Those other models would probably be on the ranger platform. Cut the tray off and voila - hatchback!

Or set up a C2 production line in Thailand to make multiple vehicles down the same line,
Maybe Maverick pickup and a companion SUV. Job done.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Dr Smith

They're probably still doing over $400,000,000 sales per month....not too shabby.

That's the problem, the government with a flick of a pen nearly took it away from them with the NVES, Ford US even recognises it as a problem.

[DFB FGXR6]

Seems petrol power is not worth the gamble in the dual cab market?

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...-petrol-amarok

[naddis01]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Seems petrol power is not worth the gamble in the dual cab market?

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...-petrol-amarok

Look at the stupid price of it though.

[prydey]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Seems petrol power is not worth the gamble in the dual cab market?

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...-petrol-amarok

I was curious about how it was selling myself. I thought the petrol option may have appealed to a few.

I guess it's always difficult to say if the market doesn't want petrol or doesn't want a vw petrol?

Amarok was first with v6 diesel many years ago, making reasonable power and torque yet the market didn't go for it.

I think if Ford offered the petrol in ranger it might be a different result. Diesel likely still be majority but I think they wouldn't need to do what vw are doing to sell it.

[Giant Cranium]

Originally Posted by prydey

I was curious about how it was selling myself. I thought the petrol option may have appealed to a few.

I guess it's always difficult to say if the market doesn't want petrol or doesn't want a vw petrol?

Amarok was first with v6 diesel many years ago, making reasonable power and torque yet the market didn't go for it.

I think if Ford offered the petrol in ranger it might be a different result. Diesel likely still be majority but I think they wouldn't need to do what vw are doing to sell it.

Market didn’t go for it? Considering it was 4wd dual cab pickup only they sold heaps. If vw had all the body styles it would have been a different story

It’s still the only dual cab that drove half decent. Even compared to the new one

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by naddis01

Look at the stupid price of it though.

And yet, people have no issue spending that sort of money on a Ranger, be that diesel or petrol (Raptor).

Originally Posted by prydey

I was curious about how it was selling myself. I thought the petrol option may have appealed to a few.

I guess it's always difficult to say if the market doesn't want petrol or doesn't want a vw petrol?

If Ford offered the 2.3 EcoBoost, it would be at the top of my recommendation list for when my father's Bi-Turbo Wildtrak is up for renewal.

And I know they will never offer it, but I would happily have the 2.3 EcoBoost over the Single-Turbo and Bi-Turbo 2.0-litre diesels currently on offer in the single cab. Hell, I'd be happy with the smaller 2.0 EcoBoost, be that the 149 kW or 178 kW versions. Imagine having that choice sitting beside the ancient 2.7 boat anchor in the Hilux.

[FlipXW]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Seems petrol power is not worth the gamble in the dual cab market?

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...-petrol-amarok

No sane person is going to spend 80+k on a petrol Amarok when you can get into a Raptor for not a great deal more. The engines offered at the wrong end of model line up. If Ford offered it in XL-XLT Rangers it would sell ok I think. Especially if it was cheaper than the diesels which it should be.

Raptor sells like hotcakes and the Patrol has gained a lot of popularity in the last few years, people are starting to come around to petrol 4X4s, especially if they have a bit of go about them. Would love to see some petrols offered in the Everest.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

And yet, people have no issue spending that sort of money on a Ranger, be that diesel or petrol (Raptor).



If Ford offered the 2.3 EcoBoost, it would be at the top of my recommendation list for when my father's Bi-Turbo Wildtrak is up for renewal.

And I know they will never offer it, but I would happily have the 2.3 EcoBoost over the Single-Turbo and Bi-Turbo 2.0-litre diesels currently on offer in the single cab. Hell, I'd be happy with the smaller 2.0 EcoBoost, be that the 149 kW or 178 kW versions. Imagine having that choice sitting beside the ancient 2.7 boat anchor in the Hilux.

#metoo

The Hilux Workmate 2.7L is the front runner for me as far as a single cab ute goes.

If I end up with a new Toyota that means everyone here needs to send me to the insane asylum because my one braincell I have left has finally died

[naddis01]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

And yet, people have no issue spending that sort of money on a Ranger, be that diesel or petrol (Raptor).

Yeah, because you get near 300kw and decent suspension. The petrol Amarok is hardly a value proposition in comparison.

[Franco Cozzo]

Mates looking at a new car at the moment but doesn't want diesel, I mentioned the VW Amarok but the Ecoboost version

Flat out refusing to even look at it because VAG, then laments no unleaded Ranger.

Even though they are the same vehicle, he refuses to buy anything VW.

What is there on the new car market that's turbo unleaded sub $80K in an SUV or ute?

Requirement is no hybrid as well they're ditching a hybrid Volvo because hybrid is WOFTAM for country driving and they don't want to risk another hybrid tax.

[kevino]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Mates looking at a new car at the moment but doesn't want diesel, I mentioned the VW Amarok but the Ecoboost version

Flat out refusing to even look at it because VAG, then laments no unleaded Ranger.

Even though they are the same vehicle, he refuses to buy anything VW.

What is there on the new car market that's turbo unleaded sub $80K in an SUV or ute?

Requirement is no hybrid as well they're ditching a hybrid Volvo because hybrid is WOFTAM for country driving and they don't want to risk another hybrid tax.

Subaru Outback t
Suzuki S Cross-Vitara
Left out Vw and Skoda
Left out Renault
Left out Peugeot
Left out mitsi Eclipse Cross
Left out Chinese
Mazda Turbo suvs-quite a few
Hyundai Santa Fe (new)
Hyundai other
Bmw x 1


Left out audi
left out alfa

[Big_Daz]

Originally Posted by FlipXW

No sane person is going to spend 80+k on a petrol Amarok when you can get into a Raptor for not a great deal more. The engines offered at the wrong end of model line up. If Ford offered it in XL-XLT Rangers it would sell ok I think. Especially if it was cheaper than the diesels which it should be.

Raptor sells like hotcakes and the Patrol has gained a lot of popularity in the last few years, people are starting to come around to petrol 4X4s, especially if they have a bit of go about them. Would love to see some petrols offered in the Everest.

Full retail D/A on the Ecoboost Amarak was actually more like $90k... because its only on the top spec. Had they of offered it on the lower spec like the Style (which is around XLT/Sport money) they may of had more uptake but I think it doesn't help that people don't seem to want VW stuff in general. Your right though, you can get a Raptor, in stock at the moment it seems, for mid $90k's. If I where in the market (and I was temped to change my Everest Platinum for a Raptor but wifey said no...lol) I would 100% spend the extra $5k and get the Raptor its only, what, 5ish% extra....

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by kevino

Subaru Outback t
Suzuki S Cross-Vitara
Left out Vw and Skoda
Left out Renault
Left out Peugeot
Left out mitsi Eclipse Cross
Left out Chinese
Mazda Turbo suvs-quite a few
Hyundai Santa Fe (new)
Hyundai other
Bmw x 1


Left out audi
left out alfa

You can get a turbo petrol Tuscon and Sportage.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Big_Daz

Full retail D/A on the Ecoboost Amarak was actually more like $90k... because its only on the top spec. Had they of offered it on the lower spec like the Style (which is around XLT/Sport money) they may of had more uptake but I think it doesn't help that people don't seem to want VW stuff in general. Your right though, you can get a Raptor, in stock at the moment it seems, for mid $90k's. If I where in the market (and I was temped to change my Everest Platinum for a Raptor but wifey said no...lol) I would 100% spend the extra $5k and get the Raptor its only, what, 5ish% extra....

Good points.
I noticed the Amorok 2.3T uses a bit more fuel (9.9) than the 3.0 TD (8.5) and is slightly slower in 0-100 kph.
If you’re going to spend +$89K on Amorok Adventura model to ge the turbo petrol, V6 diesel is only $1,700 more.
I really wonder just how many sales of the 2.3T VW will get, doubt the the petrol engine is worth the effort.

Bu then, I looked at Ranger models Sport, Wildtrak, Platinum and Raptor, Ford really has the field covered
with high models. Those Rangers are bloody nice looking and the V6 diesel goes pretty good or just
go all out and get the Raptor for top power of the 3.0 V6 Ecoboost