SUVs accounted for nearly two-thirds of all new vehicle sales in Australia during June 2026, according to VFACTS data. Tesla was once again Australia’s best selling SUV, for two months in a row now, and this time in record style. It beat the second favourite, BYD Sealion 7, by a huge margin of 3,342.
The rapid ascent of BYD Sealion 7 also disrupted the established order by traditional big brands like Toyota and Hyundai, which took second and third spot in the top-selling SUVs list last month. The small and mid-size SUV segments ruled the charts, and Aussie families are now adopting electrified SUVs fast.
Here’s a look at the top-ten best-selling SUVs for June 2026:
| # | Model | June 2026 sales | June 2025 sales | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tesla Model Y | 8,072 | 3,457 | +133.5% |
| 2. | BYD Sealion 7 | 4,730 | 1,795 | +163.5% |
| 3. | Toyota RAV4 | 4,115 | 2,421 | +70% |
| 4. | Hyundai Kona | 2,505 | 2,484 | +0.8% |
| 5. | BYD Atto 2 | 2,482 | New Model | New Model |
| 6. | GWM Haval Jolion | 2,446 | 2,000 | +22.3% |
| 7. | Chery Tiggo 4 | 2,329 | 1,768 | +31.7% |
| 8. | Geely EX5 | 2,303 | 822 | +180.2% |
| 9. | Ford Everest | 2,176 | 2,705 | -19.56% |
| 10. | Omoda Jaecoo J5 | 2,096 | New Model | New Model |
Best-selling SUV by segment for June 2026
| # | SUV Category | Model | Units sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Light SUVs | Mazda CX-3 | 1,486 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross | 881 | ||
| Suzuki Jimny | 689 | ||
| 2. | Small SUVs (<$45,000) | Hyundai Kona | 2,505 |
| BYD Atto 2 | 2,482 | ||
| GWM Haval Jolion | 2,446 | ||
| 3. | Small SUVs (>$45,000) | Kia EV3 | 821 |
| BMW X1/iX1 | 605 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | 374 | ||
| 4. | Medium SUVs (<$65,000) | Tesla Model Y | 8,072 |
| BYD Sealion 7 | 4,730 | ||
| Toyota RAV4 | 4,115 | ||
| 5. | Medium SUVs (>$65,000) | Zeekr 7X | 1,868 |
| Lexus NX | 689 | ||
| BMW X3/iX3 | 586 | ||
| 6. | Large SUVs (<$80,000) | Ford Everest | 2,176 |
| BYD Sealion 8 | 1,961 | ||
| Toyota Prado | 1,730 | ||
| 7. | Large SUVs (>$80,000) | Land Rover Defender | 303 |
| Lexus RX | 271 | ||
| BMW X5 | 262 | ||
| 8. | Upper Large SUVs (<$120,000) | Toyota LandCruiser | 1,322 |
| Nissan Patrol | 630 | ||
| Denza B8 | 248 | ||
| 9. | Upper Large SUVs (>$120,000) | Lexus LX | 83 |
| BMW X7 | 80 | ||
| Lexus GX | 63 |
Segment-leader SUVs for June 2026
Competition remained fierce across every SUV category, with EVs strengthening their position in the family SUV market. Chinese brands expanded into the middle and upper-middle segments, and the established luxury marques continue to lead the premium end of the market.
1. Light SUVs: familiar favourites still have life
The smallest SUV group was led by the Mazda CX-3 with 1486 sales, ahead of the Toyota Yaris Cross on 881 and the Suzuki Jimny on 689. This corner of the market still feels quite traditional as buyers are sticking with known names, easy parking and city-friendly size. It shows not every SUV buyer is chasing electric power or a huge screen.
2. Small SUVs under $45,000: the tightest street fight
The Hyundai Kona led with 2505 sales, but the BYD Atto 2 was right behind on 2482, followed closely by the GWM Haval Jolion on 2446. Hyundai is being chased hard by BYD and GWM, which should mean sharper prices, better features and more choice.
3. Small SUVs over $45,000: electric is becoming premium-normal
The Kia EV3 led this group with 821 sales, ahead of the BMW X1/iX1 on 605 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA on 374. The strongest seller was electric even in the pricier small SUV space. Buyers with a bigger budget are not just choosing badges anymore. They are also choosing lower running costs and modern-tech cars.
4. Medium SUVs under $65,000: Australia’s new main battlefield
The Tesla Model Y led with 8072 sales, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 on 4730 and the Toyota RAV4 on 4115. This remains Australia’s most competitive SUV segment. While the RAV4 continued to perform strongly, it was outsold by two electric SUVs, which reflects the growing appeal of EVs in the mainstream family market.
5. Medium SUVs over $65,000: China moves into the posh lane
The Zeekr 7X led this category with 1868 sales, ahead of the Lexus NX at 689 and the BMW X3/iX3 at 586. Lexus and BMW are trusted premium names, yet a newer Chinese electric SUV topped them by a big margin. The result highlights how Chinese manufacturers are increasingly competing in the premium SUV segment, rather than relying solely on value pricing.
6. Large SUVs under $80,000: Everest holds but BYD is coming
The Ford Everest led with 2176 sales, ahead of the BYD Sealion 8 on 1961 and the Toyota Prado on 1730. Everest staying on top shows Aussies still love a tough, road-trip-ready SUV. But the surprise is BYD getting that close with the big brands in the family 7-seat SUV space.
7. Large SUVs over $80,000: luxury buyers stayed conservative
The Land Rover Defender led with 303 sales, followed by the Lexus RX on 271 and the BMW X5 on 262. Buyers spending this much seem to value brand image, comfort, and trust more than chasing the newest challenger brand.
8. Upper large SUVs under $120,000: old-school heroes still rule
The Toyota LandCruiser dominated with 1322 sales, well ahead of the Nissan Patrol on 630 and Denza B8 on 248. This is still classic Australia, but the interesting bit is Denza appearing in third, which shows Chinese brands are starting to poke into even the big-SUV world.
9. Upper large SUVs over $120,000: badge power still matters
The Lexus LX led with 83 sales, just ahead of the BMW X7 on 80 and the Lexus GX on 63. Buyers here are not moving in huge numbers, and trusted luxury badges still carry weight.
Key insights for the June 2026 SUV sales
SUVs made up roughly two-thirds of new-car sales in June 2026, and electric/hybrid SUVs did most of the talking.
1. SUVs are now the default family car
June was a record month for new-car deliveries, with 140,058 vehicles sold. It is the highest monthly tally since 2017. SUVs were the main reason. Total SUV deliveries reached 92,349, which includes official VFACTS, Tesla Model Y (8,072), Polestar 3 (17), and Polestar 4’s (201) sales.
2. BYD Sealion 7 gave Toyota a proper scare
BYD Sealion 7 sold 4730 units and became the second-best-selling SUV and fourth-best-selling vehicle overall. It also beat the Toyota RAV4, which has long been one of Australia’s go-to family SUVs. Toyota still has huge trust, but BYD is now fighting it directly in the family SUV space.
3. Small SUVs became a street fight
The small SUV race was tight: Hyundai Kona (2505), BYD Atto 2 (2482), and GWM Haval Jolion (2446). More competition usually means better prices, more features and stronger deals for the buyers.
4. Chinese SUVs are gaining ground
The June top SUV list included the BYD Sealion 7, BYD Atto 2 and GWM Haval Jolion. GWM, MG and Chery underlined the growing presence of Chinese manufacturers across Australia’s SUV market.
5. Electrified SUVs continued gaining momentum
Fully electric cars reached a record 23.3% of all new-car sales in June, while hybrids and plug-in hybrids also grew strongly. Hybrids were up 35%, and plug-in hybrids were up 158% year-on-year.
6. Older SUV favourites are under pressure
Mazda’s overall sales fell 22.6%, and Mitsubishi, Subaru and Nissan also posted double-digit falls Y-o-Y.
Bottom line
June 2026 shows that the Aussie family car is now an SUV, and increasingly an electric or hybrid one. The Tesla Model Y is the new benchmark, BYD Sealion 7 has become a serious RAV4 rival, and Chinese-brand SUVs are now part of everyday Australia.
Greeted competition across the market is giving Australian buyers more choice across a wider range of brands, price points and powertrains.
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