Australia October 2011: VW Golf on podium!
VW Golf
* See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on ‘Read more’ at end of post! *
Australian new car sales are up 5% in October at 85,196 registrations, bringing the 2011 year-to-date total to 837,324 units, down 3%. The Toyota Corolla is in the top spot for the second month in a row with 3,593 sales and 4.2% and is now up to #4 year-to-date.
Boosted by its facelift, the Toyota Hilux ranks 2nd at 3,480 units and 4.1%, its best volume since March and its best share since May. The big event this month is however the amazing 3rd place of VW Golf at 3,337 sales and 3.9% share, its best-ever volume and share and its very first time on the Australian podium! Previous record was last June at #4, 3,275 sales and 3.4%.
The Mazda3 is 4th at 3.7%, ahead of the Holden Commodore, still #1 year-to-date but down to a paltry 5th place in October at 3,018 units and 3.5% share. This is the Commodore’s weakest position, volume and share in over 20 years! Below, the Holden Cruze is #6 at 3.3%, just ahead of the Hyundai i30 and Toyota Camry.
Previous month: see the September 2011 Australian Top 80 best-selling models here.
Full October 2011 Top 10 Ranking Table below.
Australia October 2011:
| Pos | Model | Oct | % | Sep | 2011 | % | Pos | 2010 |
| 1 | Toyota Corolla | 3,593 | 4.2% | 1 | 28,737 | 3.4% | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | Toyota Hilux | 3,480 | 4.1% | 3 | 31,169 | 3.7% | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | VW Golf | 3,337 | 3.9% | 10 | 16,606 | 2.0% | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Mazda3 | 3,185 | 3.7% | 5 | 34,624 | 4.1% | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Holden Commodore | 3,018 | 3.5% | 2 | 34,995 | 4.2% | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Holden Cruze | 2,805 | 3.3% | 4 | 28,608 | 3.4% | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | Hyundai i30 | 2,798 | 3.3% | 6 | 24,853 | 3.0% | 6 | 5 |
| 8 | Toyota Camry | 2,725 | 3.2% | 7 | 16,659 | 2.0% | 8 | 9 |
| 9 | Ford Falcon | 1,591 | 1.9% | 9 | 15,882 | 1.9% | 10 | 6 |
| 10 | Mitsubishi Lancer | 1,549 | 1.8% | 15 | 15,763 | 1.9% | 11 | 8 |
Source: VFACTS, www.caradvice.com.au
@Sith
Well Sith I do not understand why the Golf… maybe they do. Where´s the Focus or Holden Astra if this last one is sold there.
…The Corolla also shines and well!!!
VW had free on road cost
VW Golf??
Maybe with a big incentive?