A discussion for the ‘boys’
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
Rockingham, Australia
May 5, 2025 8:38am CST
Ptrikha_2 (@ptrikha_2) asked for a discussion about Australian cars.
In Australia, because of our vast distances and active lifestyles, utilities (pickups) and SUVs are popular choices.
Our most popular car brand is the Toyota and has been for 22 consecutive years, with the most popular models being the RAV4, HiLux and Corolla. The HiLux consistently tops the sales charts, due to its reliability and versatility. The Ford Ranger is a close second.
The SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 are also popular while the small car/city driving market is dominated by models such as the Hyundai i30. Kia models such as the Sportage SUV and Cerato sedan are also selling like the proverbial hot cakes. Mitsubishi comes in as 5th most popular brand with their Outlander SUV and the Triton ute.
And just yesterday I came across references to Corolla cars being common in Afghanistan. I wonder if there will be a third mention before too long.
The photo is of Vince's 1937 Austin. He's not here to ask but I think that's right.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
7 May 25
The 1937 Austin is so so "Vintage" and "Classical" !
My Toy car during my childhood was in this shape.
Thanks for starting this discussion on my suggestion !
So Toyota is at the top. Hyundai and Kia too look to be doing well.
I have seen a few Hilux here but the more selling Toyota here are Fortuner, Etios and Innova.
Kia Seltos sells fine here although we now also have SUVs from Honda (Honda Elevate) and Maruti(Brezza, S Cross Strong Hybrid etc.).
Yet I am a bit surprised as I expected Audi to be among the top selling cars (Ravi Shastri won it as Player of Tournament in 1985 in Mini world cup, Australia).
I have a Renault Car. Not very common, but not very uncommon in India as well.
They have put in good efforts towards maintaining good mileage.
Plus Honda and MG (Morris Garages) doesn't seem to have made a cut in Australia.
Interesting & informative post !
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@DaddyEvil (174245)
• United States
5 May 25
I know I see a LOT of Ford pickups on American roads. (Fords aren't my top choice but I don't haul stuff very often and can usually make-do with my car. I actually liked my Dodge Daytona hatchback best when I was moving. I could pack that full and still get good mileage.)
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@DaddyEvil (174245)
• United States
6 May 25
@JudyEv I drove mine until it wore out and bought a hatchback Mustang.
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@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 May 25
@DaddyEvil That sounds a nice car. There are lots of Mustangs around here now. Well, at least more than there used to be. I think some are what they call 'kit' cars.
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@LindaOHio (222286)
• United States
7 May 25
Toyotas are an excellent car. I've never heard of the HiLux. I just junked my 1994 Toyota Corolla. We have a 2015 Scion xB (made by Toyota) which I am selling and a 2018 Subaru Impreza.
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@LindaOHio (222286)
• United States
8 May 25
@JudyEv We have a hatchback too. They are rated high here along with the Toyotas.
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@snowy22315 (208751)
• United States
6 May 25
Several of those vehicles are popular here as well
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@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 May 25
Sometimes the actual models are given different names I think.
@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
5 May 25
Toyotas are very popular here as well. We don’t have a HiLux model available (the trucks are Tundra and Tacoma for Toyota in the US).
That’s a cool old car in the picture!!
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@wolfgirl569 (135582)
• Marion, Ohio
5 May 25
It varies a lot here by where people live and what their driving habits are. In my area we see a lot of trucks followed by SUVs next
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@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
5 May 25
It appears that Japanese cars are quite popular.
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