VFACTS April 2024

[DFB FGXR6]

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...-hybrids-surge

Top 10 Brands -

Toyota 20,771 +72.7%
Ford 8648 +71.3%
Mazda 7301 +5.4%
Kia 6653 +7.3%
Mitsubishi 5314 +19.7%
Hyundai 5185 -9.5%
Isuzu Ute 4256 +46.6%
MG 3781 +9.2%
GWM 3330 +50.3%
Subaru 3246 +29.3%

Top 10 Models -

Toyota RAV4 5857
Ford Ranger 5569
Toyota HiLux 4693
Ford Everest 2400
Isuzu D-Max 2380
Toyota Corolla 2097
Toyota LandCruiser wagon 1970
Isuzu MU-X 1876
Toyota Camry 1873
Mitsubishi Outlander 1848

SUVs - 55.7%
Light commercial vehicles - 22.0%
Passenger cars - 17.8%
Heavy commercial vehicles - 4.5%

I would have thought Thailand would be the winner here................

Japan 30,320 +35.9%
Thailand 22,956 +44.5%
China 13,159 -2.0%
Korea 12,426 -4.1%
Germany 3179 +3.4%

[kevino]

Pretty handy Ford having their own leased ship
Everest 2400

[naddis01]

https://www.drive.com.au/news/ford-e...cord-in-april/

Ford Everest sets new sales record in April

The large SUV dominated the segment last month, making up almost a quarter of all vehicles delivered in the category.

Kathryn Fisk
11:0803 May 2024




Ford Everest sets new sales record in April

The Ford Everest has set a new record, with 2400 of the large SUVs finding homes in April 2024.

According to VFACTS data released today by the Federal Chamber for Automotive Industries (FCAI) there were 2400 Everests delivered by Ford last month, up from 677 at the same time in 2023 and 2264 in March this year.

The result occurred despite increased competition in the segment, with the newcomer Tank 500 outselling the Toyota LandCruiser Prado.

April’s stellar result means the Everest has soared past the Isuzu MU-X as leader of the large SUV segment, taking a 24.4 per cent slice of the pie compared to the Isuzu’s 19 per cent with 1876 cars delivered.

At this time last year, the Ford only had a 9.2 per cent share of the segment, trailing behind the MU-X at 14.9 per cent, Kia Sorento on 11.1 per cent, Toyota Prado on 10.4 per cent and Subaru Outback with 10.2 per cent.

So far in 2024 the Everest is also just leading the way among its competitors, with 6899 vehicles delivered in the first four months of the year (16.7 per cent), compared to the MU-X’s 6730 (16.3 per cent).


The model’s popularity comes despite some recent specification changes to the line-up, and that of its sibling the Ford Ranger ute, which involved several key features being removed, while some other new equipment was added for the MY24.5 update in March.

While the additions were previously reported in January 2024, Ford has confirmed to Drive that the under-bumper kick sensor for the power tailgate has been removed across the line-up, while the Ambiente, Trend, and Sport variants all lose automatic high-beam – leaving it only on the top-spec Platinum grade.

[kevino]

Again I ve noticed quite a few Everests and Rangers in the Eurocar hire fleet .

[jpd80]

Wow, combined sales of Ranger and Everest were 7,969 or just under 8,000 sales.
That alone is more than third place Mazda with 7,301.

How ironic that Mazda’s sales come from “everything else” that Ford can’t supply,
what a shame Mazda wouldn’t supply Ford with rebadged versions of popular models..

I’m curious to know what is happening at Toyota, Hilux sales have dropped back
while RAV4 soars to top of sales……whatever, Toyota always seems to have the
right vehicles at the right time.

[Rob 351]

When was the last time Ford had 2 of the top 4 selling vehicles in Australia?
Falcon &…? Laser maybe?

Well done Ford!

[roKWiz]

That's 3330 Great Wally's.
Is there a market to resell the badges ??

[kypez]

Originally Posted by Rob 351

When was the last time Ford had 2 of the top 4 selling vehicles in Australia?
Falcon &…? Laser maybe?

Well done Ford!

Probably Falcon and Territory

[jpd80]

Looking at the top 10 vehicle sales last month, it’s interesting how quickly the sales
drop from plus 5,000 to under 2,000. I guess it shows how much variety we have
even with a ~92,000 monthly market.

Toyota RAV4 5857
Ford Ranger 5569
Toyota HiLux 4693
Ford Everest 2400
Isuzu D-Max 2380
Toyota Corolla 2097
Toyota LandCruiser wagon 1970
Isuzu MU-X 1876
Toyota Camry 1873
Mitsubishi Outlander 1848

[Franco Cozzo]

Ford Ute - look at the sales split between Ranger and Everest

7969 between those two and the rest of the numbers split between everything else they sell, with the F150 making a few hundred in there no doubt.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Ford Ute - look at the sales split between Ranger and Everest

7969 between those two and the rest of the numbers split between everything else they sell, with the F150 making a few hundred in there no doubt.

F150 173
Transit Custom. 253

Add them and Ford’s total is 8,395…..closing in on 8,648

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by jpd80

F150 173
Transit Custom. 253

Add them and Ford’s total is 8,395…..closing in on 8,648

I reckon at this point they should just drop the rest of the range, focus on both Ranger/Everest twins + commercial vehicles and then offer more options on the Ranger/Everest platform.

If they're not going to bother with the rest of the range, then cull it and put more money into what they do want to sell.

Street version of the Raptor that ditches the off road focused stuff and picks up 18-20" wheels, slammed, Michelin Pilot Sport SUV tyres, suspension tuned by the boffins at shockworks etc.

2.3L Ecoboost added to range, and also the hybrid variant of this too.

Just cover so much ground and be the Toyota of commercial vehicles.

You want a ute, we'll make a ute anyone wants.

Something that appeals to me with the current Ranger is how its got stuff for upfitters/second stage manufacturers, customer connection points/aux switches overhead, that shit is the tits for the obligatory work vehicle accessories. It takes out the need for someone like me to hack into the factory loom to get triggers and stuff, run wires through the firewall which is a pain in the vagina on modern cars.

Parterships with joints like ARB so customers can collect their vehicle from the dealership completely kitted out how they want ready to go from day 1.

I just dislike small diesel engines, the other 90% of it is peak commercial vehicle as a single cab ute.

If I was a fleet manager, my crew would be getting around in current gen Rangers or Isuzu N series if we needed something a bit more robust than Thailand Specials.

[XR Martin]

LWB Everest would be pretty awesome

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by XR Martin

LWB Everest would be pretty awesome

Why not right - especially if you cull off the other stuff they offer but move nothing of, allows them to put a bit more coin into what they do want to sell.

Curious to see what the current gen Ranger offers over its 10 year or so life span of the platform.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Why not right - especially if you cull off the other stuff they offer but move nothing of, allows them to put a bit more coin into what they do want to sell.

Curious to see what the current gen Ranger offers over its 10 year or so life span of the platform.

Most, if not all the T6 development team is gone and disbanded..
Whatever vehicles we have now is it except for a possible future hybrid/PHEV option.

And yes, I would agree that filling out the range with more options would grow sales
it’s annoying that Ford didn’t offer the 2.3 EB as an option on the Ranger and Everest
as they are options available overseas…

It’s also annoying that Ford never considered a RHD development of the smaller Maverick pickup
Internal dimensions are close to Ranger in a FWD or AWD package that’s way more fuel efficient

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Most, if not all the T6 development team is gone and disbanded..

Wrong ….

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Fordman1

Wrong ….

How many left now?

What I mean is the kind of developments people are asking for like a LWB Everest are just not possible.
Glad to be proven wrong on this but Elvis has left the building…

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by jpd80

How many left now?

You’re one with the BS story, you can back it up with some data …

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Fordman1

You’re one with the BS story, you can back it up with some data …

Ok how about this story from last year…

https://www.drive.com.au/news/ford-a...ther-400-jobs/

Ford Australia has confirmed another 400 jobs are on the chopping block as the US car-maker continues to downsize its local operations.

A spokesperson for Ford in Australia told Drive the redundancies would mainly affect vehicle design and engineering staff, though a number of employees from other departments of the business will also be laid off.

“We have begun consultation with our employees and unions on our intention to offer a separation program for approximately 400 of our 1800 employees in Australia,” said the Ford Australia spokesperson.

The majority of these will be in product development and design, with a small number in other functions. The changes are part of Ford’s global drive to improve efficiency and transform its operations to meet future needs.”

The redundancies will affect approximately 22 per cent of Ford’s current Australian workforce, which will be reduced to about 1400 staff – or close to 900 fewer employees than the same time last year.

In October 2022, Drive reported Ford Australia had stood down 120 contract positions among approximately 2300 staff, which was followed by a ‘voluntary separation program’ earlier this year in which approximately 170 product development and design employees departed the car-maker’s local operations

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Ok how about this story from last year…

https://www.drive.com.au/news/ford-a...ther-400-jobs/

Ford Australia has confirmed another 400 jobs are on the chopping block as the US car-maker continues to downsize its local operations.

A spokesperson for Ford in Australia told Drive the redundancies would mainly affect vehicle design and engineering staff, though a number of employees from other departments of the business will also be laid off.

“We have begun consultation with our employees and unions on our intention to offer a separation program for approximately 400 of our 1800 employees in Australia,” said the Ford Australia spokesperson.

The majority of these will be in product development and design, with a small number in other functions. The changes are part of Ford’s global drive to improve efficiency and transform its operations to meet future needs.”

The redundancies will affect approximately 22 per cent of Ford’s current Australian workforce, which will be reduced to about 1400 staff – or close to 900 fewer employees than the same time last year.

In October 2022, Drive reported Ford Australia had stood down 120 contract positions among approximately 2300 staff, which was followed by a ‘voluntary separation program’ earlier this year in which approximately 170 product development and design employees departed the car-maker’s local operations

You said “Most, if not all” and that’s BS.

99% of Fords Engineering footprint in Australia is T6, you just proved my point.

Many of the Engineering Redundancies for T6 were outsourced to India also.

Don’t reply, I’m not interested in going backwards and forwards.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Fordman1

You said “Most, if not all” and that’s BS.

99% of Fords Engineering footprint in Australia is T6, you just proved my point.

Don’t reply, I’m not interested in going backwards and forwards.

OK I apologise for misrepresentation but you can see how I and others would draw that
opinion for the article quoted, nowhere did it say how many E & D were pulled from T6 project
That was an assumption I Made, so thank you for conforming they are mostly unaffected
…that’s all we needed and it reassuring that engineering is staying.

[Sprintey]

Breaking: "We're thrilled to see such a strong response to Everest and to satiate demand for more capacity we've decided to import the Expedition," a Ford spokesperson said.

*Nah, I made that up. But they should. Look at the market for these things.

[Sprintey]

"Compared to April 2023, hybrid sales were up 194.5 per cent to 16,466 sales, while plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales were up 138.5 per cent to 1300 sales.

In contrast, EV sales were down 5.1 per cent on last April, with 6194 sales – strongly impacted by a year over year decline of 43.5 per cent for EV leader Tesla.

That resulted in market share of 6.4 per cent for EVs, down from 7.9 per cent in April 2023."

How much of this is people lining up a boat to come in/or not, for the month?

[Sprintey]

Also, Camry is in top 10 - the Sedan Strikes Back

[XR Martin]

Is sales decline the reason why Tesla isn't reporting their monthly figures any longer?

[kypez]

Originally Posted by XR Martin

Is sales decline the reason why Tesla isn't reporting their monthly figures any longer?

Shipments. None came in last month. Numbers were from the previous month spillover.

[kypez]

Originally Posted by jpd80

And yes, I would agree that filling out the range with more options would grow sales
it’s annoying that Ford didn’t offer the 2.3 EB as an option on the Ranger and Everest
as they are options available overseas…

What's sad is that engine is offered in the VW Amarok twin but Ford aren't offering it. Madness

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by XR Martin

LWB Everest would be pretty awesome

In Ford Australia form, why stop there? Let's go all in and offer the following off the one platform -

Dual Cab Pickup
Extra Cab Pickup
Single Cab Pickup
Panel Van
Coupe Pickup
Coupe Wagon
Long Wheel Base Pickup
Long Wheel Base Wagon
Convertible Pickup
Convertible Wagon

On top of all that, they should only offer the high-priced variants so as to fully separate people from their money.

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by kypez

Shipments. None came in last month. Numbers were from the previous month spillover.

[kypez]

Originally Posted by XR Martin

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How is answering a question a bait? Why ask a question then?! That's acting like a child. If you think your question was somehow witty, then you've got bigger problems.

They stop reporting in June or July.