Marginal new-car sales growth attributed to just two Chinese brands

Key points

• Australia's new-car market grew by 1.8 per cent in September 2026, but this growth is entirely due to two Chinese brands. Geely's sales surged by 870.3 per cent, adding 4473 vehicles, while BYD's rise to second place behind Toyota also contributed.
• Without these brands, the market would have contracted by 5.2 per cent.
• Other manufacturers saw declines, with Mitsubishi and Subaru experiencing significant drops in sales.