2026 Toyota RAV4 and HiLux will save Toyota from further sales slide as brand fends off Kia, BYD with strong interest in LandCruiser 300 and bZ4X EV
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Toyota's sales in Australia have dipped 23% in the first quarter of 2026, but the company expects sales to pick up with new models like the RAV4 and HiLux. The bZ4X electric car has seen a significant sales boost after an update, with a 598.4% increase in March.
Toyota's Australian sales have dropped 23% in the first quarter of 2026, with 44,490 units sold. The decline is largely due to the changeover of its top-selling models, the RAV4 and HiLux. The new RAV4 is now on sale, but sales were down 72.2% due to stock shortages. HiLux sales are steady, with 4x4 versions down only 3.3% year to date. Other models like the LandCruiser 300 and bZ4X electric car are seeing increased interest. The bZ4X has had a 598.4% sales increase in March following an update. Toyota expects to sell 5000 bZ4X units in 2026, a significant increase from 1041 last year. The company's sales are expected to pick up as the year progresses.
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