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SUV: June sales overview

By David Zalstein |
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The Mazda CX-5 has reclaimed its ranking as Australia’s favourite SUV with a record sales month in June.

Mazda sold 1955 CX-5s for the month, putting it 155 units clear of the resurgent Ford Territory, which enjoyed its best month since June 2007 with 1800 vehicles delivered across the country.

Just four cars separated third and fourth place with the Toyota RAV4 (1666) claiming the podium ahead of the Nissan X-Trail (1662).

Toyota RAV4

Toyota featured prominently in the top 10 with the Toyota Prado ranked fifth (1613) and Toyota Kluger seventh (1390). The Nissan Dualis (1395) split the two in sixth place.

The Hyundai ix35 (1360) grabbed eighth place, while Subaru’s popular duo claimed the remaining two spots in the top 10, with the Forester (1218) leading the smaller Subaru XV (1001).

Subaru XV

The Prado is the top-selling SUV for the year on the back of a 54 per cent sales increase, followed closely by the Nissan X-Trail and the Territory, which are both up 53 per cent.

Despite not making the June top 10, the consistent Holden Captiva 7 (959) finds itself in the 2012 top 10 with 5157 vehicles sold so far.

Holden Captiva 7

Read our separate story on June 2012 car sales to see the winners and losers for the month.

June 2012
1. Mazda CX-5 – 1955
2. Ford Territory – 1800
3. Toyota RAV4 – 1666
4. Nissan X-Trail – 1662
5. Toyato Prado – 1613
6. Nissan Dualis – 1395
7. Toyota Kluger – 1390
8. Hyundai ix35 – 1360
9. Subaru Forester – 1218
10. Subaru XV – 1001

2012 to date
1. Toyota Prado – 9320 +54%
2. Nissan X-Trail – 8303 +53%
3. Ford Territory – 7695 +53%
4. Toyota RAV4 – 7553 +36%
5. Toyota Kluger – 6802 +30%
6. Mazda CX-5 – 6557
7. Subaru Forester – 6201 -5%
8. Nissan Dualis – 6162 +38%
9. Holden Captiva 7 – 5157 +3%
10. Subaru XV – 5073


 

  • Jim

    That’s a  lot of SUVs.

    • Michael Lock

      sure is Jim, I think most be people buy these due to the ‘standing up in front of me’ factor. Don’t you get annoyed driving behind any high set vehicle obstructing the natural view through the back window to the vehicle in front, giving you ample opportunity to better judge braking distance. 
      I believe people eventually give in and buy a high set vehicle like people standing in a big crowd where the people in front stand causing the people behind to HAVE to stand up so they can see.
      Now before anyone says, don’t drive so close to the vehicle in front…I don’t. I am just saying it is more difficult and most just give in a buy the higher set vehicle to get their safe viewing distance back.

  • jekyl & hyde

    wow,suv’s are out of control…

  • FanBoi

    If you compare the Subaru in the 3rd photo the CX-5 on top picture, which one would you buy?
    The XV looks like it has an extra chromosome.
     //

    • mrxandthexfactor

      So true. I mistook the XV for an Impreza the other day.

  • Chest Rockwell

    After getting a quote for $46k on a CX5, I have placed an order for a Passat wagon.. The Passat was 000s cheaper, offered great fuel economy and looked and felt expensive. Why anyone would bother with a CX5 is beyond me.., the Petrol Passat also drove much better than the gutless CX5.

    • Lbrinsmead

      Yeah, and it has 62 litres more boot space than the CX-5.

    • DAVIDZ

      I will tell you why, because with the Mazda u wont get brain damage with all the issues to follow [fixed the DSG tranny yet Golf platform?] AND RAPED every time u need it serviced

      Japanese all-the-way thanks

      • Mr Frobisher

        The VW reliability thing has been raised lots of times and you may very well be right on this score.  My current Golf IV is 8 years old, feels and drives like new and has been reliable and cheap to maintain (non-dealer mechanic), so my experience has been positive with VW.  I’m sure the Mazda is a reliable product (not as good as Toyota or Honda though) however, Mazda’s pricing is way over the odds for me… honestly $46K for a small to medium SUV?

      • John of Perth

         Rubbish.  I have had my share of trouble with Jap cars while my VW Bora soldiers on after 11yrs – look after them and the quality of engineering shows through.  The CX-5 looks like a duck. Ugly as …like most other Jap cars.  The Europeans simply have more design flair when it comes to the complete package.

        • Chest Rockwell

          John, I have to agree… Mazda have their hand on it.

      • Sydlocal

        Davidz, Mazda still rape you for servicing as you have to service it twice as often as a VW and most other brands for that fact!

      • Gimp

        Mazda Australia have sent warning flyers to all CX-5 diesel owners telling them to check the oil on their cars. Seems a lot of people are reporting rising oil levels which suggests the diesel fuel is diluting the engine oil. I call that an issue.

        • Edi

          It has been a hot topic on Whirlpool forum about the oil level rise in CX5 diesel. Mazda Australia social network such as Facebook and twitter also starts talking about it.

        • Edn

          Many modern high powered diesel with high pressure turbo consume oil. My BMW 320d included. I can confirm also many VW including Tuareg. On the other hand, low pressure turbo diesel like the on Toyota Prado does not consume oil. Can any owver of a high pressure diesel confirm or deny this? I am talking about turbo diesel with pressure of 1.6 bar and above. I have both 320d and a prado.

    • In the know

      Um, probably because the Passat will be worth about $3,000 in 10 years time after you’ve inevitably paid $1000 to replace the ECU to fix the airbag light on the dash, only to be told by the dealer that they can’t figure out why it is still on, so just don’t worry about it, it’ll be fine……

      • Andrew

         Yep, been there, done that in the Golf. Airbag light comes on. VW wanted to replace the airbag in the drivers side seat. 3rd party mechanic replaces the wiring connector under the seat and off goes the light. Then it’s the window reg then the door lock mechanism. They sting you every time. No way the door lock mech is $500 worth.  Passat, no thanks.

        • Golfschwein

          That’s a common warning light error in lots of cars, and any auto leccy knows how to fix it. It’s caused by people wedging files and street directories in the gap between console and seat. The fix is as easy as you suggest. Dealer should have known better.

        • Sydlocal

          What is it about German cars and window regulators? BMWs are also notorious for window regulators failing….

  • Daniel

    Wow, when did compact SUVs get so bad? I was just thinking that it’s a shame the Australian buyer is supporting Mazda considering how bad the value of the CX-5 is (especially if you want diesel) but then, scrolling down the list, they all seemed like pretty “meh” propositions. Is it any wonder that so many people buy European cars? These are all so boring. At least European cars have pleasing interior and exterior design much of the time.

    • falcodore

      I find european cars are the most boringly styled cars inside and out. Not to mention horribly overpriced and notoriously unreliable, expensive to fix and service. Makes the CX-5 look like great value to me.

  • mrxandthexfactor

    RAV4 is really old and really boring…………

  • tango

    there is a serious issue reported on WPs by a number of owners on the Diesel CX5 whereby diesel fuel is suspected to have leaked into the engine.  Look out!.

  • Dirty Harry

    I reckon more people should be buying the Outlander. I find it a great car with heaps of internal room particularly cargo room and great drivability including good performance off road. I get my second new one in October. LS AWD auto for Under $35000 with several factory options ( fleet price).