Best-selling cars in Australia for June 2025

June 2025 witnessed a much-needed boost to Australia’s new-car market, as end-of-financial-year activity helped sales climb to 127,437 units—up 6.2% compared to June 2024. Despite a 1.4% dip in year-to-date numbers compared to 2024’s record, June marked the strongest monthly result since 2018.

Here are the 10 most popular models of June 2025:

June sales at a glance

• The Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux continue to dominate the Australian new car market but swapped standings as the American pickup sold 98 units more.
• The only non-ute in the top five most popular cars for June 2025 was the Tesla Model Y, recording an impressive tally of 3,457 units, comfortably outselling all SUV rivals.
• One of the biggest gainers of this past month was the BYD Shark 6 Plug-in Hybrid ute with nearly 3,000 units sold. This is the PHEV ute’s best sales performance so far after a strong debut in March followed by a drop-off in April when the FBT exemption for hybrids ended.
• It was a strong showing from medium SUVs like the Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, and Toyota RAV4 but none could best the Ranger’s SUV cousin – the Ford Everest.
• Hyundai’s Kona recorded one of the highest growth spikes among SUVs, with 2484 units sold, reflecting a 37.7% jump from the previous year, thanks in part to the arrival of new-generation models and EV variants.

Quick takeaways

• Utes dominated the sales charts in June, outselling most SUVs while an electric crossover outperformed combustion engine rivals.
• Meanwhile, 2024’s most popular SUV, the Toyota RAV4, experienced a sharp decline in sales, dropping by 38% year-on-year—likely due to buyers holding out for the next-generation model expected in 2026.

June 2025 car market insight vs May 2025

• Ford Ranger reclaimed the top spot. With 6293 units sold, the Ranger overtook the Toyota HiLux (May’s top seller). The strong demand for dual-cab utes is evident, though. Expect newcomer Kia Tasman to break into the top 10 list upon its launch.
• Tesla Model Y demand remained consistent with the previous month. Sales dipped slightly to 3,457 units from May’s 3,580, yet the Model Y maintained third place overall, indicating stable demand for EVs.
• The new Chinese plug-in hybrid ute, BYD Shark 6, continues to disrupt the traditional ute segment.
• One can clearly see the shifting preferences; the market is evolving, with buyers leaning into newly launched models, EVs, and affordable alternatives to traditional favourites.