Holden stays among Australia’s top 10 used-car brands in 2025

Although Holden stopped selling new vehicles in Australia in 2017, the brand continues to feature among the country’s top-selling used cars. According to the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and AutoGrab, 118,800 Holdens were sold as used vehicles in 2025. This placed Holden eighth in the ranking of Australia’s top 10 used car brands.

Read more: Top 10 used car brands in Australia in 2025.

Holden stats at a glance 

Holden’s best-selling model, the Commodore, recorded 28,972 sales in 2025, placing it 18th among all used-car models nationwide. This shows that Holden’s position in the top 10 is supported by a range of older models rather than a single dominant vehicle.

Context within the 2025 used car market

The 2025 used-car market stabilised after several years of disruption, with total sales reaching 2,316,208 vehicles, slightly down from 2,324,805 in 2024. Dealer-led transactions continued to grow, and overall market conditions became more predictable.

The market also saw structural shifts in buyer preferences: used SUVs overtook passenger cars for the first time, with 996,614 units sold versus 840,490 passenger vehicles. As a passenger-car-heavy brand, Holden is affected by this trend, contributing to its year-on-year sales decline.

Interestingly, while Chinese brands such as MG and GWM are present in new-car sales, they remain outside the top 10 in the used-car market, highlighting Holden’s continued presence among established brands despite discontinuation.

Read more: Australia’s used car market found stability in 2025.

Looking ahead

Holden’s 2025 used-car sales illustrate the slow decline of a discontinued brand. As the fleet ages, sales are expected to decline further, with buyers increasingly prioritising vehicles with ongoing manufacturer support, warranty coverage, and parts availability.

Even so, Holden’s ongoing circulation in the top 10 reflects the enduring presence of older vehicles in the Australian used-car market, making it a notable case among discontinued brands.