June was a phenomenal month for New Zealand light and heavy commercial vehicle sales which saw 4,002 units sold.
The Motor Industry Association says it was not only the strongest June sales since it began collecting records for commercial vehicles in 1981, but it was the strongest month yet of any monthly commercial sales.
The Toyota Hilux has regained the crown as the top selling commercial model in New Zealand selling 847 units in June for a 21% market share as opposed to the Ford Ranger which came second with 574 vehicles sold and a 14% market share.
In the year to date the Toyota Hilux has regained the lead as the top selling commercial model with 16% market share (2,915 units) followed by the Ford Ranger, with 15% market share (2,757 units).
The sales of 12,519 new passenger and commercial vehicles for June 2014 is up 17% on June 2013 and 14% YTD on this time last year.
There were 8,517 passenger vehicles sold during June, up 975 units (13%) on June 2013. Year to date registrations of passenger vehicles is 4,550 units (11%) ahead of 2013.
Commercial vehicle registrations of 4,002 units were up 821 units (26%) on June 2013. Year to date registrations of commercial vehicles is 3,134 units (21%) ahead of June 2013, reflecting a continued strong market for commercial vehicles.
Toyota was the overall market leader for the month of June with 20% market share (2,555 units) with Ford second on 11% (1,361 units) and Holden a close third also with 11% (1,344 units).
Toyota was the passenger car market leader for the month of June with 17% share (1,448 units), with Holden second on 11% (960 units) and Hyundai a close third also with 11% (940 units). Toyota was also the commercial vehicle market leader with 28% share (1,107 units) followed by Ford at 16% (647 units) and Holden third at 10% (384 units).
The Toyota RAV4 was the top selling passenger model with 4% market share (371 units), followed by the Toyota Corolla also on 4% (333 units) and the Toyota Highlander at 4% (308 units).
The sale of sports utility vehicles grew to 32% of all vehicles sales in June, followed by pick-ups/chassis-cabs with 22% and small passenger cars at 15%.
