Hottest 100! Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2023: From favourites like Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Tesla Model 3 to emerging challengers from MG, BYD and GWM 

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