Australian & New Zealand June 2009 Sales Results: HiLux Just Outsells Commodore

[JoeT]

Australian June 2009 Sales Results

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
3 July 2009
www.fcai.com.au

The latest new vehicle sales data shows encouraging results with clear signs the market has been boosted by strong, additional demand from business sales.

Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 102,847 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in June 2009.

This is the third highest selling month on-record, following 106,541 in June 2008 and 105,097 in June 2007.

“The June results are encouraging and a positive sign for the new vehicle market and the Australian economy,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said.

“This is the third highest selling month on-record and only the fourth time ever that sales have exceeded 100,000 units in a single month,” he said.

Business purchases in June were 46,679 – a 12 per cent increase on a year ago. In particular, sales of utes, vans and light trucks have surged by 26.9 per cent compared to June 2008.

“The surge in business sales is directly attributed to the Federal Government’s business tax break and these figures provide clear evidence that this has been a very effective policy measure,” Mr McKellar said.

“Our analysis indicates that the business tax break has led to an additional 10,000 vehicles being sold over the past three months. That is a 10 to 12 per cent boost to business sales and a five per cent increase for the total market,” he said.

“This is additional turnover of between three-and-four-hundred million dollars that is providing a direct boost to the car industry as well as other local businesses throughout the Australian economy,” Mr McKellar said.

“The tax break is classic stimulus; it is giving businesses the confidence to invest in their own future and securing jobs in the industry,” Mr McKellar said.

Year-to-date 455,223 new vehicles have been sold, down 16.1 per cent (87,472) compared to the same period last year.

Toyota continued in the top sales position in June with 21,410 vehicle sales, ahead of Holden with 12,167 and Ford with 10,194.


Top Australian Brands June 2009

Brand - Sales
1. Toyota - 21410
2. Holden - 12167
3. Ford - 10194
4. Mazda - 8406
5. Hyundai - 7862
6. Mitsubishi - 6912
7. Nissan - 6050
8. Honda - 4354
9. Volkswagen - 4068
10. Subaru - 3757
11. Mercedes-Benz - 2234
12. Suzuki - 2058
13. Kia - 2026
14. BMW - 1944
15. Audi - 1119
16. Peugeot -748
17. Volvo - 621
18. Jeep - 483
19. Lexus - 458
20. Land Rover - 377


Top Australian Vehicles June 2009

Vehicle - Sales
1. Toyota HiLux - 4756
2. Holden Commodore - 4748
3. Toyota Corolla - 4066
4. Mazda 3 - 3741
5. Ford Falcon - 3410
6. Mitsubishi Triton - 3043
7. Hyundai i30 - 2742
8. Nissan Navara - 2568
9. Hyundai Getz - 2263
10. Toyota Yaris - 2194

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New Zealand June 2009 Sales Results

Motor Industry Association New Zealand
3 July 2009
www.mia.org.nz

New vehicle sales in June continue increase.

There has been another lift in the sale of new vehicles in New Zealand with June’s new car sales figures showing an eight per cent increase over May’s registrations.

“This is another encouraging sign that the New Zealand new car market is through the worst,” says Perry Kerr, CEO of the Motor Industry Association. “Both new car and light commercial sales increased over May’s totals, which themselves were an improvement from the very low sales volumes in April, one of the industry’s worst ever months.”

In June, a total of 4,306 new cars were registered, compared to 3,979 in May this year, an 8.2 per cent increase. Registrations totaling 1,812 units in the new commercial vehicle sector produced a 37.8 per cent increase in volume over the previous month.

The total new vehicle market for 2009 looks to be approximately two-thirds the level of 2008 with forecast new car and commercial sales of between 50,000 to 60,000 units expected for the full year.

Kerr says overseas trends indicate that other major markets are now through the worst of the low sales volumes. “It seems we’re following these trends in New Zealand, which is very encouraging. With June’s total, we’re on track for these predicted 2009 figures.”

In terms of market share, Toyota continues as the market leader in both new cars and commercial vehicle sectors. Toyota’s overall market share of 19.3 per cent puts it in front of Ford with 12.4 per cent and Holden with 8.9 per cent year to date. The Toyota Corolla is the country’s best-selling model, ahead of the Holden Commodore and the Suzuki Swift.


Top New Zealand Brands June 2009

Brand - Sales
1. Toyota - 1416
2. Ford - 718
3. Nissan - 443
4. = Hyundai - 438
4. = Mazda - 438
6. Holden - 427
7. Suzuki - 337
8. Mitsubishi - 271
9. Volkswagen - 215
10. Kia - 213
11. Honda - 189
12. BMW - 103
13. Subaru - 102
14. Audi - 96
15. Mercedes Benz - 88
16. FIAT - 57
17. Peugeot - 47
18. Lexus - 35
19. Skoda - 27
20. Citroen - 22


Top New Zealand Vehicles June 2009

Vehicle - Sales

1. Toyota Corolla - 255
2. Suzuki Swift - 211
3. Holden Commodore - 168
4. Ford Falcon - 161
5. Hyundai Tuscon - 129
6= Volkswagen Golf - 124
6= Toyota Yaris - 124
8. Mazda3 - 118
9. Hyundai i30 - 114
10. Toyota Camry - 110

Australian & New Zealand May 2009 Sales Results

[mattyman1010]

wow for Holden here in NZ its really troubling times 6th really isn't great! And to add insult to injury the remaining 2 sole GM dealerships (Schofield & Moyes) now share the floorspace with Nissan and Suzukis. Nice to see the commy isn't doing so badly in Aussie.
However Hyundai should be commended on there efforts up the sales ladder.

[Masynee]

Best V8 Sales in 5 years

Joshua Dowling
Carpoint

Crisis? What oil crisis? Holden V8 is roaring along

On the eve of the launch of Australia's most fuel-efficient car, the new Toyota Prius, Holden has revealed that our love affair with V8s is far from over.

Holden has released detailed figures for Commodore and Statesman that show sales of V8s last month were at their highest since the recent oil crisis.

In June, one in four Commodores and Statesmans sold was a V8. Last year, the average was one in five.

That is, of the 6570 Commodore sedans, wagons, utes and Statesman and Caprice models sold in June, 1682 were V8s.

Incredibly, Holden says it could have sold more V8s but it ran out of stock.

"Lower petrol prices were definitely a factor, but we also believe our new [Active Fuel Management] helped sales as well," said Holden's executive director of sales and marketing, Alan Batey. He said this was evidenced by the swing to V8s with automatic transmissions (AFM is only available on auto transmission), which accounted for the majority of sales.

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[Masynee]

Not bad for a just about to be superseded model.

[redTT]

I wonder which mining company decided to buy more HiLux's

[chinamonty]

Yes a mining company would make a difference so would Telstra or the energy companies. The tax relief may have contributed with tradies buying them.

[A Bum In A Bus]

Proving the Australians are just as crazy as the Americans, the both of us continue to give our countries industries away, then wonder where the hell all the good paying jobs went.

[Rick_VT]

6500 total combined sales of Commodore and derivatives, thats pretty good for current market conditions, if Holden can keep up that kind of sales or even increase they should be well on the way to a good profit next year considering how except for a one of charge they would have made a profit last year.

Do any of the makers release a break down of the individual model sales?? would be interesting to see the mix between the makers of lower end entry level models to luxury variants in their lineup.

[mbukukanyau]

GM needs a good reputable truck. A commercial that compares their truck against the Hilux?

[mattyman1010]

GM needs a good reputable truck. A commercial that compares their truck against the Hilux?

The Colorado doesn't do that bad. I think its more important to bring a small crossover SUV to slot under the Captiva, its such a a hot segment Holden needs a slice of the sales. The Outlander, Rav-4 and CRV are hugely popular its a suprise Holden haven't had any thing its been a popular segment for some time now and it'll only increace.

[Robert Ryan]

Proving the Australians are just as crazy as the Americans, the both of us continue to give our countries industries away, then wonder where the hell all the good paying jobs went.

Not really . The best selling Holdens and Fords are made here. Holden has a lot of overseas built vehicles in its portfolio.Ford has a similar breakup of locally made to overseas sourced.

GM needs a good reputable truck. A commercial that compares their truck against the Hilux?

The Holden Colorado and Toyota Hilux are both made in Thailand.

[Masynee]

Originally Posted by mattyman1010

The Colorado doesn't do that bad. I think its more important to bring a small crossover SUV to slot under the Captiva, its such a a hot segment Holden needs a slice of the sales. The Outlander, Rav-4 and CRV are hugely popular its a suprise Holden haven't had any thing its been a popular segment for some time now and it'll only increace.

I agree to some extent, but they really need both.

The Colorado is outsold by Hilux, Navara and Triton so it needs a lift.

There is a planned SUV coming from the Delta II (Cruze) platform. Although it's been far too long a wait - and its still quite a way off.

With a new Barina, hatchback Cruze, new Epica and VF Commodore - Holden might have the best range of cars since the 90's.

[Myke]

Originally Posted by Masynee

I agree to some extent, but they really need both.

The Colorado is outsold by Hilux, Navara and Triton so it needs a lift.

There is a planned SUV coming from the Delta II (Cruze) platform. Although it's been far too long a wait - and its still quite a way off.

With a new Barina, hatchback Cruze, new Epica and VF Commodore - Holden might have the best range of cars since the 90's.

I don't know what Holden can do though to improve the Colorado's sales, Holden had the Rodeo name for a long time and you would have thought that it would have gained that reputation to outsell the Hilux. I'd have to agree with Matty and say the introduction of a compact SUV (and perhaps a larger one aswell) would increase sales. Also a new mid-size passenger vehicle wouldn't hurt either, from what I've heard we have to wait until 2011?

[Masynee]

Originally Posted by Myke

I don't know what Holden can do though to improve the Colorado's sales, Holden had the Rodeo name for a long time and you would have thought that it would have gained that reputation to outsell the Hilux. I'd have to agree with Matty and say the introduction of a compact SUV (and perhaps a larger one aswell) would increase sales. Also a new mid-size passenger vehicle wouldn't hurt either, from what I've heard we have to wait until 2011?

Don't get me wrong. I'd love to see Holden have a compact SUV in the range. The best sellers are doing around 700 a month, which would be great volume to add.

I was just pointing out that with Hilux doing around 3000 - 4000 sales a month, Colorado is being outsold by 2 or 3 to 1. It would be great to have a really strong competitor to steal some of that volume Holden's way.

I don't think anyone is going to cut Toyota's market dominance without tackling their commercial sales stranglehold.

[Ssom]

Found NZ's Top 10 models

1. Toyota Corolla - 255
2. Suzuki Swift - 211
3. Holden Commodore - 168
4. Ford Falcon - 161
5. Hyundai Tuscon - 129
6= Volkswagen Golf - 124
6= Toyota Yaris - 124
8. Mazda3 - 118
9. Hyundai i30 - 114
10. Toyota Camry - 110


One of the more interesting Top 10's I've seen, the release of the new Golf GTI has clearly sent the Golf to the dizzying heights of beating the Mazda3 and getting within sniffing distance of the Top 5.