Used import vehicles

6,836 units in July, down 21 percent versus same month last year. YTD the used import sector is down 13 percent.

6,497 used import passenger vehicles in July, down 21 percent on same month last year.

339 used import commercial registrations, down 17 percent on same month last year.

The result this month reflects the consequences of the large sales numbers recorded in June as buyers acted in advance to avoid changes to the Clean Car Discount settings, which took effect 1 July 2023. In short, the market was 'pulled forward'.

Brand and model performance

Toyota dominated with 3,386 units (49 percent share), followed by Nissan 929, Mazda 658, Honda 553, and Subaru 199.

Top 15 models included: 11 cars, 3 SUV, and 1 Van.

Toyota Aqua remains dominant with 18 percent of the used import market in July.

Point of interest - Hybrid outsold ICE to claim the dominant position in July.

DRIVE TECHNOLOGY MIX:

Hybrid 56 percent, ICE 37 percent

EV 4 percent and PHEV 3 percent.

Hybrid: 3,806 units including:

1,236 Aqua, 795 Prius, 250 Toyota Corolla, 217 Honda Fit and 158 Toyota CH-R.

EV: 298 units including: 274 Leaf, 3 Tesla Model S/Smart Fortwo/ Nissan E-NV200.

PHEV: 174 units including: 117 Outlander, 28 Prius, 7 RAV4, and 6 BMW 330E.

Top 10 Used Import Models – July 2023

Motorcycles

556 new motorcycle registrations in July, down 17 percent on same month last year, and down 13 percent YTD.

81 used import motorcycle registrations, down 18 percent versus same month last year, but down 21 percent YTD.

Overall, the combined new and used import road market of 637 units was down 17 percent on same month last year, and down 14 percent YTD.

The motorcycle market reflects ongoing product shortages along with the tougher economic times and the cooler weather, which is less encouraging from a motorcycle perspective.

Brand and model performance

Honda took back the market leadership in July, and Honda leads YTD (715 vs 641).

Honda, Triumph, and Ducati are ahead across the first seven months of the year.

Outside the top 10, Harley-Davidson, Moto Guzzi and Indian are also ahead YTD.