As with most things, the only constant in the Australian new car market is change. The first part of 2023 was a story of constricted supply thanks to everything from COVID-19 and a shortage of semi-conductors to cars on grass infested with seeds, snails and bugs.
But as the year progressed something approaching supply chain normality began to return, with notable exceptions, like Toyota, where those in the market for in-demand hybrid models are still staring down the barrel of lengthy wait times.
The other big news shaking up the order on the new-car sales leader board was the continuing growth of challenger brands from China, with MG chief among them.
Reporting 58,346 sales, up a healthy 17.7 per cent year-on-year, the SAIC-owned brand filled no less than five spots in the top 100 models list.
Factor in GWM (up 45.3 per cent), LDV (up 30.0 per cent), BYD (up 488.6 per cent!) plus the relaunch of Chery and the pattern is clear.
And in the not too distant future expect to see new arrivals like Changan and Zeekr… maybe even the SU7 sedan from smartphone brand Xiaomi.
But for now, check out the list of the 100 best-selling new passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles in Australia last year.
The best-selling models of 2023 (1-10)
| Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
| 1 | Ford Ranger | 63356 | 4x2 +17.1 / 4x4 +35.1 |
| 2 | Toyota HiLux | 61111 | 4x2 -29.0 / 4x4 +3.5 |
| 3 | Isuzu Ute D-Max | 31202 | 4x2 +36.7 / 4x4 +26.4 |
| 4 | Toyota RAV4 | 29627 | -15 |
| 5 | MG ZS | 29258 | 30.2 |
| 6 | Tesla Model Y | 28769 | 230 |
| 7 | Toyota LandCruiser | 26449 | 70 Series +0.2 / Wagon +14.3 |
| 8 | Mitsubishi Outlander | 24263 | 24.1 |
| 9 | Mazda CX-5 | 23083 | -14.7 |
| 10 | Hyundai Tucson | 21224 | 18.8 |
The best-selling models of 2023 (11-20)
| Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
| 11 | Toyota Prado | 20710 | -1.9 |
| 12 | Hyundai i30 | 20626 | -2.6 |
| 13 | Toyota Corolla | 19986 | -21 |
| 14 | Mazda BT-50 | 17526 | 4x2 +44.9 / 4x4 +33.3 |
| 15 | Tesla Model 3 | 17347 | 59.5 |
| 16 | Mitsubishi Triton | 16641 | 4x2 -16.5 / 4x4 -42.7 |
| 17 | Subaru Forester | 16381 | 54 |
| 18 | Mazda CX-3 | 15776 | 32.5 |
| 19 | Kia Sportage | 15747 | -16.2 |
| 20 | MG MG3 | 15430 | -4.6 |
The best-selling models of 2023 (21-30)
| Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
| 21 | Ford Everest | 15071 | 46.1 |
| 22 | Isuzu Ute MU-X | 14139 | 28.7 |
| 23 | Mazda CX-30 | 13115 | -5.6 |
| 24 | Subaru Outback | 12903 | 32.5 |
| 25 | Nissan X-Trail | 12861 | 61.9 |
| 26 | Kia Carnival | 11312 | 40.5 |
| 27 | GWM Haval Jolion | 11252 | 36.9 |
| 28 | Hyundai Kona | 11183 | -3.1 |
| 29 | BYD Atto 3 | 11042 | 422.6 |
| 30 | Toyota Camry | 10581 | 10.9 |
The best-selling models of 2023 (31-40)
| Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
| 31 | Kia Seltos | 10473 | 23.2 |
| 32 | Toyota Kluger | 10430 | -17 |
| 33 | GWM Ute | 9616 | 4x2 +0.8 / 4x4 +23.9 |
| 34 | Mitsubishi ASX | 9176 | -28 |
| 35 | LDV T60 | 9106 | 4x2 +3850 / 4x4 +51.5 |
| 36 | Mazda3 | 9079 | -5.8 |
| 37 | Subaru Crosstrek | 8991 | n/a |
| 38 | GWM Haval H6 | 8971 | 28 |
| 39 | VW T-Roc | 8943 | 146.6 |
| 40 | Nissan Navara | 8499 | 4x2 -41.6 / 4x4 -15.0 |
The best-selling models of 2023 (41-50)
| Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
| 41 | Kia Sorento | 8366 |
0.6 |
| 42 | MG HS |
8126 |
-25.8 |
| 43 | Toyota Corolla Cross |
7932 |
209.5 |
| 44 | Nissan Patrol |
7812 |
36.5 |
| 45 | Honda CR-V |
7808 |
-3.9 |
| 46 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross |
7786 |
30.4 |
| 47 | Kia Picanto |
7706 |
48.3 |
| 48 | VW Tiguan |
7298 |
174.6 |
| 49 | Toyota HiAce Van |
7133 | -18.5 |
| 50 | Kia Stonic |
6983 | -18.4 |
The best-selling models of 2023 (51-60)
| Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
| 51 | Suzuki Swift |
6914 |
57 |
| 52 |
Lexus NX |
6875 |
104.5 |
| 53 |
VW Amarok |
6626 |
46.8 |
| 54 |
Nissan Qashqai |
6614 |
1120.2 |
| 55 |
Toyota Yaris Cross |
6514 |
-22.7 |
| 56 |
Hyundai Venue | 6152 |
-4.5 |
| 57 |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
6033 |
31.3 |
| 58 |
Ram 1500 |
5922 |
0.8 |
| 59 |
Volvo XC40 |
5837 |
14 |
| 60 |
Kia Cerato |
5795 |
-53.1 |
The best-selling models of 2023 (61-70)
| Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
| 61 |
VW T-Cross |
5762 | 12 |
| 62 |
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport |
5547 |
-37.2 |
| 63 |
Mercedes-Benz GLC |
5430 | Coupe +17.5 / Wagon -16.0 |
| 64 |
Mazda CX-8 | 5409 |
-8.8 |
| 65 |
Chery Omoda 5 |
5370 |
n/a |
| 66 |
Mazda 2 |
5181 |
0.7 |
| 67 |
Suzuki Jimny |
5002 |
-12.2 |
| 68 |
Toyota C-HR |
4786 |
-40 |
| 69 |
Mazda CX-9 |
4696 |
-27.3 |
| 70 |
BMW X1 |
4644 |
91.5 |
The best-selling models of 2023 (71-80)
| Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
| 71 |
VW Tiguan Allspace |
4543 |
17.2 |
| 72 |
Audi Q3 |
4457 |
-11.7 |
| 73 | Audi Q5 |
4210 |
31.2 |
| 74 |
Haval H6 GT |
4100 |
106.2 |
| 75 |
Kia Rio |
4067 |
-11.1 |
| 76 |
BMW X3 |
4002 |
-12 |
| 77 |
LDV Deliver 9 |
3865 |
30.3 |
| 78 |
Land Rover Defender |
3846 |
137 |
| 79 | Hyundai Palisade |
3770 | -5.8 |
| 80 |
BMW X5 |
3682 |
18.4 |
The best-selling models of 2023 (81-90)
| Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
| 81 |
LDV G10 | 3638 | 15.2 |
| 82 |
Toyota Fortuner |
3619 |
-21.6 |
| 83 |
VW Golf |
3592 |
11.4 |
| 84 | SsangYong Musso |
3491 |
78.5 |
| 85 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
3433 |
Sedan -26.4 / Cpe/Conv +42.5 |
| 86 |
Mercedes-Benz GLE |
3344 |
Coupe +3.6 / Wagon -18.0 |
| 87 | LDV D90 |
3341 | 5 |
| 88 |
Audi A3 |
3319 | 57.3 |
| 89 |
BMW 3 Series |
3147 | 11.7 |
| 90 |
MG MG4 |
3134 | n/a |
The best-selling models of 2023 (91-100)
| Ranking | Model | Sales | Variance % |
| 91 |
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
3113 |
15.9 |
| 92 |
Porsche Macan |
2925 |
6.9 |
| 93 |
Ford Transit Custom |
2843 |
66.4 |
| 94 |
Mazda CX-60 |
2779 |
n/a |
| 95 |
Renault Koleos |
2776 | 8.8 |
| 96 |
Lexus RX |
2743 |
102.9 |
| 97 |
Subaru WRX |
2743 |
14.7 |
| 98 |
Hyundai Staria Load |
2497 | -24.1 |
| 99 |
Lexus UX |
2468 |
110.8 |
| 100 |
MG MG5 | 2398 |
n/a |
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