The latest data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) on Wednesday shows that four Chinese automakers - BYD, Great Wall Motors, MG and Chery - have entered the top 10 of Australia's car sales rankings in August, outperforming many major European, Korean and Japanese competitors.

In August alone, 20,070 Chinese-made cars were sold in Australia, a year-on-year increase of 67.6%.

Tony Weber, CEO of FCAI, said the figures reflect that the entire industry and consumers are rapidly adapting to new choices. He pointed out: "The presence of four Chinese brands in the top 10 indicates that the Australian car market is continuously evolving. Consumers now have an extremely rich range of choices - over 400 models, with about 100 of them being electric vehicles."

Chinese brands are making a strong comeback

In the August monthly sales ranking, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD ranked sixth, with popular models including the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup (1,261 units) and the Sealion 7 (1,413 units). Its year-to-date cumulative sales have increased by as much as 145.9%.

Close behind is Great Wall Motors, with its main models including the Haval Jolion (1,562 units) and the tough off-roader Tank 300 (461 units).

Despite a slight decline in overall sales this year, MG still holds a top ten position thanks to a 70.1% year-on-year increase in sales of the ZS SUV.

After a ten-year absence, Chery Automobile has returned to the Australian market and quickly established a foothold with affordable SUV models such as the Tiggo 4 Pro (1,780 units) and the Tiggo 7 Pro.

Industry analysts believe that the rapid growth of Chinese automakers is due to multiple factors: competitive prices, stable supply chains, and strong consumer demand for high-specification, low-priced models.

Chinese car brands have seized market gaps by launching models equipped with large screens, driving assistance technologies, and electric power systems to attract more buyers.

Meanwhile, Japanese automaker Toyota remains the top automaker in Australia, leading in both August's single-month sales and cumulative sales since 2025.

Top 10 car brands in the Australian market in August 2025:

1. Toyota: 20,791 units

2. Ford: 8,002 units

3. Kia: 7,402 units

4. Mazda: 6,814 units

5. Hyundai: 6,322 units

6. BYD: 4,877 units

7. Mitsubishi: 4,551 units

8. GWM: 4,488 units

9. MG: 3,927 units

10. Chery: 3,305 units

Top 10 car brands in the Australian market as of August 2025:

1. Toyota: 163,491 units

2. Ford: 62,581 units

3. Mazda: 63,208 units

4. Kia: 55,554 units

5. Hyundai: 51,957 units

6. Mitsubishi: 42,913 units

7. GWM: 34,398 units

8. BYD: 32,839 units

9. MG: 28,609 units

10. Isuzu Ute: 29,092 units