Best-selling SUVs in Australia for March 2025 

The Ford Ranger ute might have been the top seller of the month, but SUVs continue to dominate Australian roads — and here are the biggest winners in each segment for March 2025, based on new-car sales data from VFACTS and the Electric Vehicle Council.

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March sales at a glimpse 

Light SUVs

• Mazda CX-3 narrowly beat the Toyota Yaris Cross in a super close fight for top honours.
• Toyota Yaris Cross was right behind with 1,191 sales, just 29 sales shy of the CX-3.
• Suzuki Jimny remained a popular option with 803 sales, thanks to its retro charm and off-road ability.

Small SUVs under $45,000

• MG ZS led this value-for-money segment with 2,020 units sold.
• Hyundai Kona came in a close second with 9 fewer sales than the ZS.
• GWM Haval Jolion continued its strong performance, moving 1,568 units.

Small SUVs Over $45,000

• German carmakers remain first pick for those with bigger budgets, and the BMW X1 topped the premium compact SUV space with 561 sales.
• The Volkswagen T-Roc wasn’t far behind with 517 units.
• Toyota C-HR completed the top three with 342 sales.

Medium SUVs Under $60,000

• Toyota RAV4 retained its crown as Australia’s favourite SUV with a massive 4,321 sales. It was also the best-selling SUV of the month.
• The Mitsubishi Outlander followed with 3,005 units, available with both petrol and PHEV powertrains plus a seven-seater configuration as well.
• Third place behind those two popular SUVs, and a fair bit behind by numbers, was the Kia Sportage rounded out the top three with 1,847 sales.

Medium SUVs Over $60,000

• The overall demand for EVs might be on the downturn, but the Tesla Model Y led the charge in the premium medium SUV space with 1,725 sales.
• A long way back, the bigger and more expensive Mazda CX-60 takes second place in this category with 714 units sold.
• The more premium Lexus NX held firm in third place with 529 sales.

Large SUVs Under $80,000

• Toyota Prado was clearly the popular choice for big SUVs with 2,871 sales.
• Meanwhile, the Ford Everest claimed second spot with 2,100 units sold.
• Isuzu MU-X remained the next most popular option with 1,420 sales.

Large SUVs Over $80,000

• For those wanting a more premium large SUV, the Land Rover Defender topped the charts with 447 units.
• The BMW X5 secured second spot with 358 sales.
• Flashy and plush, the Range Rover Sport was the next best-selling car for this category with 246 units sold.

Upper Large SUVs Under $120,000

• The Nissan Patrol dominated this segment with 710 sales for March 2025.
• Coming in a long way behind was the Toyota LandCruiser Wagon with 199 units.
• The family-focussed and off-road capable Land Rover Discovery managed just 60 sales.

Upper Large SUVs Over $120,000

• Topping the list of the top priced SUVs is the Lexus GX. It was the top-seller here with 99 units.
• BMW X7 came in a close second, selling 93 units in March 2025.
• The Mercedes-Benz GLS closed out the top three with 53 sales, which is a lot less than its top German rival.

Quick takeaways

• Toyota RAV4 dominated Medium SUVs with 4321 sales — still Australia’s most popular SUV.
• Toyota Prado had a standout month in Large SUVs, with 2871 units sold.
• MG ZS and Hyundai Kona battled for top spot in affordable Small SUVs — separated by just 9 cars!
• Tesla Model Y continues to lead in premium Medium SUVs.
• Luxury buyers favoured Land Rover Defender and BMW X5.
• Chinese brands like MG and GWM continue to shine in the value-driven small SUV market.

SUV sales in Australia for March 2025 highlight the nation’s rocketing preference for high-riding vehicles — from compact urban runabouts to capable off-roaders. Toyota maintained its dominance across several SUV categories, while electric models like the Tesla Model Y continued to strengthen their presence in the premium space with the latest updates. The Toyota RAV4 once again secured its position as Australia’s top-selling SUV, second only to the Ford Ranger ute, which led the overall market with 4932 units sold.