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New vehicle registrations slightly down

February 2018’s new vehicle registrations are slightly down on February 2017, according to the Motor Industry Association’s (MIA) latest statistics.
Posted on 02 March, 2018

David Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of the MIA says “February new vehicle registrations of 11,531 vehicles were down 2 per cent (254 units) on February 2017 reflecting a mature and stable market. Year to date the market is up 3 per cent (751 units) compared to the first two months of 2017.” Registrations of 7,415 passenger and SUV vehicles for the month of February were down 8 per cent (637 units) on February 2017. However, registrations of 4,116 commercial vehicles continues to grow strongly being up 10 per cent on February 2017.” Toyota remains the overall market leader with 17 per cent market share (1,959 units), followed by Ford with 10 per cent (1,183 units) and Holden with 8 per cent market share (968 units). Toyota was also the market leader for passenger and SUV registrations with 14 per cent market share (1013 units) followed by Mazda with 10 per cent (773 units) and Holden with 8 per cent market share (602 units). In the commercial sector, Toyota regained the market lead with 23 per cent market share (946 units) followed by Ford with 19 per cent (788 units) and Nissan with 9 per cent  market share (384 units). The top four selling models for the month of February were all light commercial vehicles. The Ford Ranger was back at the top of the bestselling vehicle model table with 735 units. This was followed by the Toyota Hilux with 703 units and the Nissan Navara with 384 units. With the record number of commercial vehicles sold during the month of February it came as no surprise to see the Pickup/Chassis Cab 4x4 segment as the top segment with 17 per cent of the market for the month. The SUV medium segment accounted for 16% of the market, followed by the SUV compact with 12 per cent market share. “While the market for new vehicles remains strong, some vehicle segments were constrained by low stocks levels, which will continue into the foreseeable future.” said Mr Crawford.