A discussion for the ‘boys’
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (352371)
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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@DaddyEvil (147240)
• United States
5 May
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 (147240)
• United States
18h
@JudyEv I drove mine until it wore out and bought a hatchback Mustang.
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@JudyEv (352371)
• Rockingham, Australia
18h
@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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@snowy22315 (188852)
• United States
21h
Several of those vehicles are popular here as well
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@JudyEv (352371)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
Sometimes the actual models are given different names I think.
@FourWalls (74335)
• United States
5 May
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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@Beestring (15309)
• Hong Kong
5 May
It appears that Japanese cars are quite popular.
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@wolfgirl569 (115481)
• Marion, Ohio
5 May
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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