Market overview - February 2023

Used import vehicles

With 8,239 units, February was down 29 percent on February 2022, and down 29 percent YTD.

There were 7,762 used import passenger vehicles, down 28 percent on February 2022, and down 28 percent YTD.

There were 477 used import commercials, down 45 percent on February 2022, and down 40 percent YTD.

Model and brand performance

Twelve cars, two SUV and one MPV. Toyota Aqua defines the used import market at present with annual sales so far more than double the next contender and regularly around 10 percent market share.

Models showing a strong increase in popularity include Nissan Leaf, Nissan Note, and Toyota CH-R.

Used Import Vehicle Registrations Passenger and Commercial

Motorcycles

There were 736 new motorcycle registrations in February, up 1 percent on February 2022, but down 5 percent YTD. There were 110 used import motorcycle registrations, down 16 percent from February 2022 and down 24 percent YTD. Overall, the combined new and used import road market was 846 units - down 2 percent from February 2022 and down 8 percent YTD.

Model and brand performance

Suzuki regained its tradional spot as market leader for the month and YTD. Product shortages continue to impact brand fortunes.

Solid start to the year by Honda, Harley Davidson and BMW.

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Used

Nissan Note up 83 percent across the first two months of the year, and like many small Japanese cars it comes in ICE and Hybrid form.

Models - February

DRIVE TECHNOLOGY MIX:

ICE 53 percent, hybrid 43 percent,

EV 2 percent, PHEV 2 percent.

Hybrid: 3,523 units, including:

1,183 Aqua, 675 Prius, 221 Corolla, 179 Honda Fit and 146 C-HR.

EV: 181 units including: 164 Leaf, 5 BYD E6H, 3 Peugeot E208, 3 Nissan

E-N200 and 3 Smart Fortwo.

PHEV: 155 units including:

106 Outlander, 21 Prius, 5 VW Golf,

4 BMW 330e and 3 Mercedes C350.

110 top scored and helped pull Suzuki back into the lead position.