Top-selling car brands in Australia in November 2025

Australia’s new-car market eased slightly in November with 97,037 vehicles delivered,  2.1% fewer than the same month last year, according to VFACTS data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

The standout trend was the rapid rise of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Deliveries climbed to 4,768 for the month, an 83.3% jump year-on-year, helping push year-to-date growth above 130% as more models reach showrooms and buyer interest grows. Battery-electric vehicles continued to gain ground too, accounting for 9.1% of November sales, up from 6.5% a year earlier.

Traditional passenger cars kept sliding, down 15.7% for the month and now make up just 11.8% of the market. SUVs and utes remain the favourites; SUVs alone represent 60.5% of all new vehicles sold.

Among the brands, Toyota once again led the market comfortably, followed by Ford and Mazda.

Top 10 car brands sold in November 2025

November 2025 car sales at a glance

• Toyota continues to dominate the Australian car scene thanks to continued demand for its hybrid SUV range, led by the RAV4. Toyota outsold Ford by 12,380 vehicles and held a 12.8% point market-share advantage, reinforcing the strength of its electrified lineup as buyers seek lower running costs and reduced emissions.
• Ford held second place with strong support from the Ranger, which finished as Australia’s second-best-selling vehicle for the month with 4,673 units. Even so, Ford’s overall share stayed steady rather than expanding.
• Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia rounded out the top five with 6,979, 6,707, and 6,510 sales, respectively. All three remained competitive in a market where demand for traditional passenger cars kept falling (-15.7% for the month), relying on established SUV ranges to hold their position.
• Chinese brands continued to surge. Chery again posted standout results, with the Tiggo 4 Pro taking fourth place nationally (2,287 sales). GWM and BYD also kept expanding their plug-in hybrid and electric portfolios to capture growing demand for lower-emission vehicles.
• Mitsubishi slipped outside the leading pack as sales softened during its model renewal period. While the new Mitsubishi Triton ute remained a vital contributor, reduced availability of outgoing SUV models impacted the brand, in line with the broader weakness in passenger-focused segments (-15.7% for the month, -23.2% year-to-date).

Market insights: November vs October 2025

Australia’s November results showed a modest slowdown after a stronger October. Deliveries fell to 97,037 units, down 2.1% year-on-year, with one fewer selling day also contributing to the decline. 

Electrified vehicles remained the standout trend, with battery-electrics at 9.1% of sales and plug-in hybrids accelerating faster than any other segment. Plug-in hybrids surged to 4,768 units, an 83.3% jump year-on-year, as growing choice and reduced range concerns fuel demand. Traditional petrol sales, meanwhile, continued their long-term decline, falling 18.1% for the month. SUVs continued to dominate at more than 60.5% share, while interest in traditional sedans and hatchbacks kept sliding. 

Toyota remains unchallenged, while Ford and Mazda held steady despite tight competition. Chinese manufacturers also strengthened their presence, with Chery delivering another strong performance, placing the Tiggo 4 Pro among the top-selling models nationally. At the same time, GWM and BYD remain key players in the rising plug-in hybrid and EV segments.

The clearest winner? Plug-in hybrids. Their rapid acceleration, up more than 130% year-to-date, highlights a growing preference for flexible low-emission alternatives as more brands expand electrified options across popular SUV lineups.