Best-selling cars in Australia for November 2025

Australia’s new-car market softened slightly in November 2025, with 97,037 vehicles delivered, a 2.1% decline compared with the same month last year, according to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). The latest VFACTS figures underline changing buyer behaviour, including a sharp rise in demand for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). However, the FCAI figure does not include all EV sales figures as well which is provided by the EVC.

PHEVs recorded the highest year-on-year growth for the month with 4,768 sales, up by 83.3% compared with November 2024. Year to date, PHEVs have surged 130.6% to 47,565 units as more brands introduce options that blend daily electric driving with petrol backup.

Battery electric vehicles also recorded progressive growth, accounting for 9.1% of sales in November up from 6.5% last year, supported by a broader model range that now includes around 110 models nationally. Meanwhile, petrol vehicles continued to lose ground, falling 18.1% in November.

Let’s look at the top-selling models of November 2025 and see which are the most popular new cars with Australian buyers.

Top 10 cars sold in November 2025

Key takeaways

• SUVs and utes continue to dominate Australian preferences, with RAV4, Ranger, HiLux and D-Max all inside the top ranks.
• Toyota RAV4 reclaimed the top spot with 6,390 deliveries, comfortably ahead of the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux utes.
• Chinese brands reported significant year-on-year growth, with the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro surging into fourth place, a massive leap from a year ago.
• Plug-in hybrids and BEVs increased their share, indicating continued growth in electrified powertrains, even as petrol-powered vehicles continue to decline.
• Tesla continued to enjoy strong sales for the Model Y as Australia’s most popular EV and best-selling electric SUV.
• Demand for the Ford Everest SUV has dropped sharply compared to November 2024, likely due to the axing of the most affordable diesel options.
• Isuzu’s D-Max continues to solidify its position in the dual-cab ute market, while emerging value players gain momentum in the SUV segment.
• Even with the growing popularity of PHEVs, none have made it to the month’s top-10 best-selling list for the previous month as the BYD Shark 6 sold just over 1200 units.

Segment shake-up

Australia’s appetite for SUVs and dual-cab utes continues to represent a majority of buyer demand, with SUVs now accounting for more than 60% of total sales. Compact and budget-friendly crossovers such as the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro are drawing in first-time buyers, while heavy hitters like the Ranger and HiLux remain top choices for worksites and touring.

The rapid acceleration of PHEVs and growing BEV availability suggests a shift toward electric vehicles. The balance between traditional fuel and battery-powered powertrains is changing faster than in previous years, indicating a market moving confidently toward lower-emission mobility.

Final thoughts

November’s results reveal a market in the middle of a powertrain transformation. While familiar favourites like the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux continue to dominate, Australia’s growing appetite for plug-in hybrids, and increasing range of BEV choices, is reshaping the sales landscape.