The final sales figures for 1012 are in, and they make very interesting reading.<\/p>\n
The full press release published earlier today is reproduced below.<\/p>\n
“Official VFACTS data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that a total of 1,112,032 new passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were delivered to customers during 2012. This is a new record and only the fifth time ever that more than one million vehicles were sold in a year. The 2012 total represents an increase in volume of 10.3 per cent (or 103,595 more sales) compared with 2011. Announcing the result today, FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the 2012 full year result was quite a feat in a world market that has been under financial pressure in recent years. It also reflects that the Australian market is one of the most open and competitive in the world. \u201cReduced tariffs as well as changing consumer preferences have contributed to making the dynamic and innovative automotive industry that we have today,\u201d Mr Weber said. \u201cThe 2012 sales result bears that out. Customer demand has been high and the industry has responded with a wide range of vehicles powered by a range of different fuels.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Weber commented that the record result is also notable because of changing consumer preferences which are reflected in the segments\u2019 changing market share. The single largest category was still the passenger car segment (51.9 per cent); however, the burgeoning SUV segment increased its market share by 3.3 per cent to 27.5 per cent with an all-time sales record set in 2012.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the second successive year a small imported car, the Mazda3, is Australia\u2019s most popular model,\u201d Mr Weber said. \u201cThe same vehicles as 2011 also hold the top five spots, but in a different order.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd three of the top ten are also built locally, dispelling any suggestion that our domestic manufacturers aren\u2019t producing cars that Australians want to buy.\u201d Sales results Toyota was the best-selling vehicle brand in 2011, with 218,176 sales for a market share of 19.6 per cent.<\/p>\n
Holden and Mazda finished second and third with 114,665 sales (10.3 per cent market share) and 103,886 (9.3 per cent) respectively. Mazda3 was the best-selling model for the full year, beating the Toyota HiLux by 3,482 vehicles to finish with 44,128 sales.<\/p>\n
Toyota Corolla was third overall with 38,799 sales, followed by the Holden Commodore (30,532) and Holden Cruze (29,161). The SUV and light commercial segments led the sales charge throughout 2012, growing by 25.3 and 12.2 per cent respectively. Looking forward Mr Weber said FCAI\u2019s outlook for 2013 was cautiously optimistic. \u201cIn 2012 Australia thankfully avoided much of the GFC aftermath and, with production resuming in disaster affected nations, the automotive industry was able to respond to the enthusiasm of the car buying public with great deals on an almost overwhelming range of vehicles. The record 2012 result was the culmination of these factors. \u201cDuring this election year, and with production now having caught up with back orders, FCAI forecasts a national automotive market of 1,075,000 for 2013.\u201d<\/p>\n
SALES RESULTS Top 10 manufacturers (by sales volume):<\/p>\n
Rank \u00a0 Brand \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2012 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02011 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 % diff<\/p>\n
1. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Toyota \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0218,176 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0181,624 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a020.1<\/p>\n
2. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Holden \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0114,665 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0126,095 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 -9.1<\/p>\n
3. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mazda \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 103,886 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a088,333 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 17.6<\/p>\n
4. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Hyundai \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a091,536 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a087,008 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5.2<\/p>\n
5. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ford \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a090,408 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a091,243 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0-0.9<\/p>\n
6. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Nissan \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 79,747 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a067,926 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a017.4<\/p>\n
7. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Mitsubish \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a058,868 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 61,108 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– \u00a03.7<\/p>\n
8. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Volkswagen \u00a0 54,835 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a044,740 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a022.6<\/p>\n
9. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Subaru \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a040,189 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 34,011 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 18.2<\/p>\n
10. \u00a0 \u00a0Honda \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 35,8 02 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a030,107 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 18.9
\nSource: VFACTS Top 10 individual models (by sales volume):<\/p>\n
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Rank \u00a0 Vehicle \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2012 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02011 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0% diff<\/p>\n
1. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mazda3 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 44,128 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a041,429 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a06.5<\/p>\n
2. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Toyota HiLux \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 40,646 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a036,124 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 12.5<\/p>\n
3. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Toyota Corolla \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a038,799 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a036,087 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7.5<\/p>\n
4. \u00a0 \u00a0 Holden Commodore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a030,532 \u00a0 \u00a0 40,617 \u00a0 \u00a0 -24.8<\/p>\n
5. \u00a0 \u00a0 Holden Cruze \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a029,161 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a033,784 \u00a0 \u00a0 -13.7<\/p>\n
6. \u00a0 \u00a0 Hyundai i30 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a028,348 \u00a0 \u00a0 28,869 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0-1.8<\/p>\n
8. \u00a0 \u00a0 Toyota Camry \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 27,230 \u00a0 \u00a0 19,169 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a042.1<\/p>\n
7. \u00a0 \u00a0 Nissan Navara \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 26,045 \u00a0 \u00a0 21,675 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a020.2<\/p>\n
9. \u00a0 \u00a0 Toyota Yaris \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 18,808 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a016,214 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a016.0<\/p>\n
10. \u00a0 Ford Focus \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a018,586 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a012,863 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a044.5<\/p>\n