Best-selling cars in Australia for October 2025

Australia’s new-car market held steady in October 2025, with 100,658 vehicles delivered, a modest 0.7% increase compared with the same month last year, according to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models continued their strong momentum, collectively accounting for nearly 30% of all new vehicles sold. Meanwhile, Chinese brands posted another month of record growth, solidifying their position among Australia’s top performers.

Top 10 cars sold in October 2025

Key takeaways

• Toyota HiLux held onto the top spot with 4,444 deliveries, edging out the Ford Ranger by just 42 units in one of the tightest finishes this year.
• SUVs and utes continue to dominate Australian buying preferences, with the RAV4, Everest, CX-5, and Kona all ranking inside the top 10.
• Chinese brands are making major headway, the Chery Tiggo 4 recorded another strong month, while MG’s ZS remains a steady performer.
• Electrified vehicles maintained a steady share in the charts, though traditional fuel types still lead in volume.
• Toyota remains the strongest overall brand, with four models, HiLux, RAV4, LandCruiser, and Prado, continuing to drive its market dominance.
• Hyundai and Mazda both posted healthy SUV results, while Isuzu’s D-Max and Mitsubishi’s Triton continue to round out the ute category.

Segment shake-up

Australia’s appetite for SUVs and dual-cab utes shows no sign of slowing. Compact crossovers like the Hyundai Kona and Chery Tiggo 4 are attracting a growing share of urban buyers, while the HiLux and Ranger remain top workhorses. The overall balance between electrified and traditional vehicles remains stable, indicating gradual but steady adoption of EVs and hybrids.

Final thoughts

October’s results highlight the consistency of Australia’s top performers, but also the shifting undercurrent of competition from new players. As the year edges toward its close, the momentum from Chinese brands and compact SUVs signals a more diversified market heading into 2026.