Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2020

After feeling like both the longest and shortest year in history, 2020 is finally run and done, with it more than rattling the Australian new-vehicle market along the way.

In fact, local sales were down 13.7 per cent by the time the year was out, having decreased by an even more fearsome 20.2 per cent at the halfway point of the 12-month period.

That said, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at the top-100 new vehicles sold then, and needless to say, there are quite a few surprises in the list below… Read on.

The best-selling models of 2020 (1-10)

The Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series upper-large SUV surged up the sales charts in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (11-20)

Like most models, the Nissan Navara ute took a backwards step in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (21-30)

The Toyota HiAce van was one of few models that thrived in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (31-40)

With a full range, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class small car put in a huge performance in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (41-50)

The Kia Sorento large SUV was given a boost by a new model in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (51-60)

With a new petrol engine option, the Mazda CX-8 large SUV went from strength to strength in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (61-70)

Thanks to some new variants, the Ram 1500 continued its ascension in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (71-80)

With a full range available, the Mercedes-Benz GLE large SUV made moves in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (81-90)

The Suzuki Jimny light SUV became more and more popular in 2020.

The best-selling models of 2020 (91-100)

NB: Tesla's sales data isn't in the VFACTS report referenced here. If it was, the Model 3 mid-size sedan would likely feature in the top 100 instead of the Lexus RX large SUV.