Australian new-car market shifts | CarExpert New Car Sales Atlas

The market behind the model rankings

Atlas already tracks individual makes and models. Market Shifts steps back to show the structural changes underneath them: the rise of SUVs, the transition between fuel types, changing buyer behaviour and the countries supplying Australia’s new vehicles.

Comparable snapshots
Each point uses the year-to-date result in that year’s latest available report. December represents the full year; the latest year is clearly marked as partial.

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Market mix

Latest reported mix

#CategoryShareYTD volume

SUV share
64.4%
Up from 17.7% in 2006
China origin share
32.2%
Up from 0.6% in 2010
Electrified share
42.6%
EV, hybrid and PHEV; 7.0% in 2020

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Purchase data

How to read Market Shifts

Latest report per yearHistorical years generally use December full-year results. 2026 is year-to-date through July.

Combined market scopeFrom 2025, Tesla and Polestar EV Council registrations are assigned to their market category, segment, electric fuel type and China origin. Buyer mix remains VFACTS-only because the EV Council does not publish buyer classifications.

Source definitionsNames and classifications follow the source report for each period. Historic category changes can affect direct comparisons.