Vfacts march 2016

[bobthebilda]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/430599/m...rs-and-losers/

Australian new vehicle sales were down slightly in March 2016 over last year’s mammoth tally, with 104,512 units registered meaning a drop of 0.5 per cent.

March sales are usually high because it’s the end of the Japanese financial year. However, the top-selling car in March was Korean — the Hyundai i30, skating to first thanks to strong factory drive-away deals.

VFACTS figures released this morning by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries show that the March figure was sufficient to keep the market on all-time record pace after the end of the first-quarter of 2016.

The March 2016 figures saw Australia’s most populous state, NSW, continue its recent boom, with registrations there up 6.5 per cent. But every other state or territory bar the ACT (up 3.6 per cent) went backwards, with WA the worst performer, down 7.8 per cent.

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As has become the usual fashion, SUV sales grew 8.3 per cent to 38,437, while passenger car sales fell 9.4 per cent to 43,652. SUVs had a market share of 38 per cent, compared to 41.5 for passenger cars. Meanwhile, light commercials grew 7.1 per cent to 19,741.

The fastest-growing segment was Medium SUVs (up 12.9 per cent) to 14,769, making this type of vehicle (led by the Mazda CX-5) the second most popular after small cars (ie. the Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3).

Sales of people-movers (up 12.2 per cent), small SUVs (up 7.6 per cent), large SUVs (up 5.4 per cent), medium vans (up 10.2 per cent), 4×2 utes (up 11.7 per cent) and 4×4 utes (up 6.2 per cent) were also strong.

On the flip side, micro cars (down 24.8 per cent) and light cars (down 18 per cent) fell drastically — are low fuel prices responsible? In fact, every passenger segment bar people-movers was down, as were upper large SUVs (by 9.3 per cent).

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Top brands in March 2016

Number one was Toyota with 17,849, down 6.5 per cent. Mazda topped 10K units for the third month in a row for the first time, managing 10,228 units, breaking even. Hyundai (9700, up 11.4 per cent), Holden (8355, down 2.5 per cent) and Mitsubishi (6519, up 3.4 per cent).

Positions 6-10 were occupied by Ford (6481, up 7.6 per cent), Nissan (5811, down 18.6 per cent), Volkswagen (5316, down 3.8 per cent), Subaru (4825, up 20.6 per cent) and Mercedes-Benz (3728, up 7.1 per cent).

This means the German brand beat Honda (3421, down 15.4 per cent) and Kia (3366, up 14.8 per cent). Rounding out the top-15 were BMW (2655, up 14.9 per cent), Isuzu Ute (2509, up 49.5 per cent) and Audi (2011, up 8.2 per cent).

Other strong-performing brands (in alphabetical order) were: Infiniti (103, up 83.9 per cent), Jaguar (273, up 232.9 per cent), Land Rover (1546, up 51.6 per cent), LDV (137, up 280.6 per cent), Lexus (735, up 9.1 per cent), Mini (335, up 13.6 per cent), Porsche (391, up 21.1 per cent) and Volvo Car (530, up 58.2 per cent).

More notable losers in March included (in alphabetical order): Alfa Romeo (85, down 54.23 per cent), Chrysler (29, down 68.1 per cent), Citroen (90, down 40 per cent), Dodge (60, down 42.3 per cent), Fiat (187, down 56.4 per cent), Jeep (1141, down 60.9 per cent), Skoda (370, down 13.1 per cent), SsangYong (44, down 56.4 per cent) and Suzuki (1826, down 7.5 per cent).

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Top models in March 2016

The top-selling vehicle in March was the Hyundai i30 (4198, double March 2015’s figure). Next was the Toyota HiLux on 3897, while the Toyota Corolla (3612) rounded out the podium.

Next were the Mazda 3 (3145), ahead of the Ford Ranger (2960), Mitsubishi Triton (2740), Holden Commodore sedan and wagon (2559), Mazda CX-5 (2252), Hyundai Accent (2034) and the Nissan X-Trail (1991). Almost making it were the Toyota Camry (1939) and, quite remarkably, the Isuzu D-Max (1792), ahead of the Volkswagen Golf (1782) and Mazda CX-3 (1755).

The top-selling vehicle in each passenger segment was: Mitsubishi Mirage, Hyundai Accent, Audi A1, Hyundai i30, Audi A3, Toyota Camry, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Holden Commodore, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Holden Caprice, BMW 7 Series, Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Ford Mustang, BMW 4 Series and Porsche 911.

The top SUV and light commercial vehicles by segment were: Mazda CX-3, BMW X1, Mazda CX-5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Toyota Prado, BMW X5, Toyota LandCruiser, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Volkswagen Caddy, Toyota HiAce and Toyota HiLux.

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Other key data

The five most popular vehicle types in March 2016 were small cars (18.9 per cent total market share), medium SUVs (14 per cent), 4×4 utes (12.9 per cent), large SUVs (12.1 per cent) and small SUVs (9.6).

The leading passenger vehicle brands were: Toyota (7253), Hyundai (7245, so close!), Mazda (4871), Holden (4460), Volkswagen (3297), Kia (2191), Mercedes-Benz (2117), Ford (1677) and Honda (1673).

The leading SUV brands were Toyota (5302), Mazda (4121), Nissan (3775), Subaru (3526), Mitsubishi (3086), Holden (2082), Hyundai (2025), Honda (1748), Land Rover (1535) and Ford (1471).

Private buyers were a little shy in March, with private vehicle registrations falling 6.3 per cent to 51,976. Government sales also dipped, by 5.4 per cent to 3776. Business fleet sales grew 9.1 per cent to 40,595, while rentals were up 0.9 per cent t 5483.

Australia’s biggest sources of imports were Japan (28,690), Thailand (25,405), Korea (14,683), Germany (7386), all of which accounted for more sales than Australian-made (7360).

Top brands for March 2016

Toyota — 17,849 (down 6.5 per cent)
Mazda — 10,228 (up 0.1 per cent)
Hyundai — 9700 (up 11.4 per cent)
Holden — 8355 (down 2.5 per cent)
Mitsubishi — 6519 (up 3.4 per cent)
Ford — 6481 (up 7.6 per cent)
Nissan — 5811 (down 18.6 per cent)
Volkswagen — 5316 (down 3.8 per cent)
Subaru — 4825 (up 20.6 per cent)
Mercedes-Benz — 3728 (up 7.1 per cent)
Top models for March 2016

Hyundai i30 — 4198
Toyota HiLux — 3897
Toyota Corolla — 3612
Mazda 3 — 3145
Ford Ranger — 2960
Mitsubishi Triton — 2740
Holden Commodore — 2559
Mazda CX-5 — 2252
Hyundai Accent — 2034
Nissan X-Trail — 1991
Segment-by-segment breakdown

Micro (717):

Mitsubishi Mirage (243)
Nissan Micra (130)
Suzuki Celerio and Holden Spark (111)
Light under $25K (8693):

Hyundai Accent (2034)
Mazda 2 (1150)
Toyota Yaris (990)
Light over $25K (553):

Audi A1 (215)
Mini hatch (214)
Mini Clubman (72)
Small under $40K (18,061):

Hyundai i30 (4198)
Toyota Corolla (3612)
Mazda 3 (3145)
Small over $40K (1698):

Audi A3 (511)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (434)
Mercedes-Benz B-Class (236)
Medium under $60K (4133):

Toyota Camry (1939)
Mazda 6 (384)
Subaru Liberty (298)
Medium over $60K (2336):

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (696)
BMW 3 Series (389)
Mercedes-Benz CLA (308)
Large under $70K (3390):

Holden Commodore (2559)
Ford Falcon (411)
Toyota Aurion (226)
Large over $70K (352):

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (90)
Jaguar XF (57)
BMW 5 Series (50)
Upper Large under $100K (146):

Holden Caprice (117)
Chrysler 300 (29)
Upper Large above $100K (103):

BMW 7 Series (34)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (25)
Maserati Quattroporte (18)
People-movers under $60K (1016):

Kia Carnival (408)
Honda Odyssey (215)
Hyundai iMax (121)
People-movers over $60K (60):

Mercedes-Benz V-Class (33)
Mercedes-Benz Valente (27)
Sports under $80K (1643):

Ford Mustang (373)
Toyota 86 (210)
Hyundai Veloster (198) — BMW 2 Series (195) and Mazda MX-5 (192)
Sports over $80K (598):

BMW 4 Series (138)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (108)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (78)
Sports over $200K (153):

Porsche 911 (53)
BMW 6 Series (14)
Ferrari (14)
SUV Small under $40K (8791):

Mazda CX-3 (1755)
Mitsubishi ASX (1415)
Honda HRV (993)
SUV Small over $40K (1276):

BMW X1 (524)
Audi Q3 (410)
Mercedes-Benz GLA (293)
SUV Medium under $60K (12,065):

Mazda CX-5 (2256)
Nissan X-Trail (1991)
Subaru Forester (1574)

[Adamz Ghia]

Another positive growth sales month!

We just spent a month in the States where we drove a Fusion/ Mondeo down the west coast. I must wonder why Ford don't move more of these than they do. The only fault that I found with it was the plastics around the stereo and climate controls looks a bit cheap but for overall quality, drive and economy it's an awesome car.

We had a Mustang in Florida and I really hope ours are built to a higher quality than theirs. Goes like stink and looks mean but it's fit and finish wasn't the greatest.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Another positive growth sales month!

We just spent a month in the States where we drove a Fusion/ Mondeo down the west coast. I must wonder why Ford don't move more of these than they do. The only fault that I found with it was the plastics around the stereo and climate controls looks a bit cheap but for overall quality, drive and economy it's an awesome car.

We had a Mustang in Florida and I really hope ours are built to a higher quality than theirs. Goes like stink and looks mean but it's fit and finish wasn't the greatest.

Once Falcon is finished, expect to see Mondeo sales increase. I suspect there is a still a degree of sales protection for Falcon.

[R12RT]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Once Falcon is finished, expect to see Mondeo sales increase. I suspect there is a still a degree of sales protection for Falcon.

Before Mondeo sales can increase something will have to be done about supply.

A six month wait won't cut it...

[P6LTD351]

Ah yes, the old supply issues. The reason why certain models don't sell. Is this the same issue affecting the Fiesta and Focus?

[Chopped]

I know the low Falcon figures get picked on here sometimes, but the Aurion is a spectacular failure with the numbers it is getting. Considering most of those sales would be fleet. Toyota would be embarrassed by that.


I mean c'mon everyone, its a 5 second car...

[Dr Terry]

Hyundai are doing very well. What many don't notice is the the top seller is a hatch called the i30. The sedan version of the same car is called the Lantra. If the sale figures for these 2 cars are added, which they should, the i30's lead would be greater.

After all, the Corolla figure includes all body styles.

Dr Terry

[M&Ms]

And then you drive an i30 and realise Aussie car buyers are dumb-dumbs

Originally Posted by Dr Terry

Hyundai are doing very well. What many don't notice is the the top seller is a hatch called the i30. The sedan version of the same car is called the Lantra. If the sale figures for these 2 cars are added, which they should, the i30's lead would be greater.

After all, the Corolla figure includes all body styles.

Dr Terry

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by M&Ms

And then you drive an i30 and realise Aussie car buyers are dumb-dumbs

But but but they are cheap and have a 5 year warranty

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by M&Ms

And then you drive an i30 and realise Aussie car buyers are dumb-dumbs

Toyota have shown you dont need to do anything special to sell whitegoods.....i mean cars.

[Dr Terry]

Have any of you guys have driven (for any length of time) a small late model Japanese or Korean car ?

Most (not all) are very competent, quite reliable cars. I had a close look at some of these supposed 'crappy' Asian cars recently & I found them to be well built, well finished vehicles that were actually fun to drive, with more than adequate performance. The two that I looked at closely, were an Hyundai i30 & a Holden Trax.

When you throw in their long warranties, low drive-away pricing with all their hi-tech gadgets, how can they can compare with cars of yesteryear.

I love my classics, but there is a place for a low priced, good quality daily driver.

Dr Terry

[nstg8a]

You lost any sense of believability when you mentioned Holden trax. A friend of mine bought one new 6-7 months ago, what an abomination.

[DFB FGXR6]

Just spent a week in a Corolla Accent Hatch.
Apart from the CVT gearbox, I was genuinely surprised at how comfortable it was and its dynamic ability.

Not my kind of vehicle, but can see the appeal I suppose.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Chopped

I know the low Falcon figures get picked on here sometimes, but the Aurion is a spectacular failure with the numbers it is getting. Considering most of those sales would be fleet. Toyota would be embarrassed by that.


I mean c'mon everyone, its a 5 second car...

Not really Toyota don't care about Aurion. It comes down the same line as the Camry, uses pretty much the same parts...

The only people buying Aurions are government. I reckon they would be lucky to retail 20 to private buyers per month, they are built to order for the likes of QLD police.

[XRtowcar]

Mustang nearly outsold Falcon.

[SumoDog68]

Originally Posted by Chopped

I know the low Falcon figures get picked on here sometimes, but the Aurion is a spectacular failure with the numbers it is getting. Considering most of those sales would be fleet. Toyota would be embarrassed by that.


I mean c'mon everyone, its a 5 second car...

Aurion is a Camry V6 - in the other news Commodore is doing well in its segment .

[imugli]

Didn't Mondeo sell 400+ last month. What the hell is going on there?

[csv8]

Surely alarm bells are ringing in FORD HQ ????? someone must be concerned at the dismal sales in Australia???? Hyundai drop the price of the i30 and sales go through the roof. Cannt Ford see that the Fiesta, Focus etc are overpriced???? thats the publics perception...and cannt get supply is also a problem,,Who wants to wait 6 months for a Mondeo?? FORD found another 2,000 Mustangs, why cannt they do that with their other cars????

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by Chopped

I know the low Falcon figures get picked on here sometimes, but the Aurion is a spectacular failure with the numbers it is getting. Considering most of those sales would be fleet. Toyota would be embarrassed by that.


I mean c'mon everyone, its a 5 second car...

Agreed but also remember Aurion is essentially just one engine with bells and whistles added to distinguish between models in the range.
Falcon has 4 engines (ecoBoost, I6, I6T and V8) that cover their range.

[R12RT]

Originally Posted by imugli

Didn't Mondeo sell 400+ last month. What the hell is going on there?

Those cars were likely ordered back in September.

I ordered a Mondeo back in November. The dealer has advised me that delivery will be mid May.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by csv8

Surely alarm bells are ringing in FORD HQ ????? someone must be concerned at the dismal sales in Australia???? Hyundai drop the price of the i30 and sales go through the roof. Cannt Ford see that the Fiesta, Focus etc are overpriced???? thats the publics perception...and cannt get supply is also a problem,,Who wants to wait 6 months for a Mondeo?? FORD found another 2,000 Mustangs, why cannt they do that with their other cars????

I have a case of deja vu...of deja vu...of deja vu...of......

[mike_nofx]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Once Falcon is finished, expect to see Mondeo sales increase. I suspect there is a still a degree of sales protection for Falcon.

From fleet buyers you mean?

I doubt private buyers of Falcons will automatically become Mondeo buyers.

[Spammy]

Originally Posted by Dr Terry

Have any of you guys have driven (for any length of time) a small late model Japanese or Korean car ?

Most (not all) are very competent, quite reliable cars. I had a close look at some of these supposed 'crappy' Asian cars recently & I found them to be well built, well finished vehicles that were actually fun to drive, with more than adequate performance. The two that I looked at closely, were an Hyundai i30 & a Holden Trax.

When you throw in their long warranties, low drive-away pricing with all their hi-tech gadgets, how can they can compare with cars of yesteryear.

I love my classics, but there is a place for a low priced, good quality daily driver.

Dr Terry

We purchased a new Suzuki Swift just before xmas. $15,200 on road with 5 yr warranty. It drives really well and the build quality is street ahead of our Territory.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

I have a mate who used to be the service manager for one of Melbourne's largest Holden dealers. After coming back to the country, he then worked in the servicing department for a dealer who sold both Ford and Kia.

To this day, he swears that the Kia was the best brand cars to work on. More reliable than the other two and easier to work on.

[andrich]

There is nothing wrong with the i30....Its a good car for the purpose it is intended for and should sell well

[blk6t]

Looking at the Commodore sales, they aren't too bad. It still sells quite well (7th) in such a competitive environment. Surely there is a case to continue a Commodore model manufactured overseas with the same configuration as the current model.

Even utilising GM's under pinning's from future Camaro models to save costs, I am sure there would be a case to make a model with say 4cyl engines and V8 engines from GM. Build the thing in Thailand or wherever, and sell to the current markets, left hand and right hand.

I have dealt with the Falcon going (just about gone now) and with the Stang it helps. But the Commodore is the last chance we have of buying an affordable, RWD, large car with the option of a V8....

[bobthebilda]

Originally Posted by blk6t

Looking at the Commodore sales, they aren't too bad. It still sells quite well (7th) in such a competitive environment. Surely there is a case to continue a Commodore model manufactured overseas with the same configuration as the current model.

Even utilising GM's under pinning's from future Camaro models to save costs, I am sure there would be a case to make a model with say 4cyl engines and V8 engines from GM. Build the thing in Thailand or wherever, and sell to the current markets, left hand and right hand.

I have dealt with the Falcon going (just about gone now) and with the Stang it helps. But the Commodore is the last chance we have of buying an affordable, RWD, large car with the option of a V8....

What you tend to forget is that the Commodore sells at these numbers because it is still being subsidised via various methods. Firstly there is the number of sales that are guaranteed due to forced government/agencies purchasing requirements. Secondly the handouts that are still being given by the governments (State and Federal). Take away these guarantees from an imported commodore and its sales drops, and its also likely to become dearer (which again is anti sales).

[FGX008]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

From fleet buyers you mean?

I doubt private buyers of Falcons will automatically become Mondeo buyers.

I don't plan on buying one myself cause the Mondeo just does not do for me! Interestingly I am starting to see a couple of station wagons!

Cheers, Brent

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by bobthebilda

What you tend to forget is that the Commodore sells at these numbers because it is still being subsidised via various methods. Firstly there is the number of sales that are guaranteed due to forced government/agencies purchasing requirements. Secondly the handouts that are still being given by the governments (State and Federal). Take away these guarantees from an imported commodore and its sales drops, and its also likely to become dearer (which again is anti sales).

It wont become dearer if built elsewhere in bigger quantities.

Australia still need a decent rwd v8 sedan for under $50,000.

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by csv8

Surely alarm bells are ringing in FORD HQ ????? someone must be concerned at the dismal sales in Australia???? Hyundai drop the price of the i30 and sales go through the roof. Cannt Ford see that the Fiesta, Focus etc are overpriced???? thats the publics perception...and cannt get supply is also a problem,,Who wants to wait 6 months for a Mondeo?? FORD found another 2,000 Mustangs, why cannt they do that with their other cars????

Broken record is broken.

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

From fleet buyers you mean?

I doubt private buyers of Falcons will automatically become Mondeo buyers.

I did

Whether it's fleet or private, it is still a sale that will be reflected in the VFacts. Only time will tell whether Mondeo sales will increase when Falcons are gone, but the way I see it, to buyers of non-high-performance Falcon sedans (base or G6E sixes or Ecoboost), the Mondeo offers everything a Falcon does and more.