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Australian truck market sales decline

Overview

The Australian truck and van market has experienced a downward trend in sales. In August 2026, sales fell to 2,989 units from 3,356 in July, with Isuzu leading the total market.

By the third quarter of 2026, the slowdown continued, with total sales reaching 9,707 vehicles, representing a 14.8 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025. The medium-duty segment saw a particularly sharp decline, with year-to-date sales dropping by 31.7 percent.

Entities

Isuzu · Truck Industry Council · Isuzu Motors South Africa · Gqeberha · Kenworth

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Isuzu faces slow Australian truck sales amid South African plant investment

    Australian truck sales declined by 14.8 percent in Q3 2026, while Isuzu Motors South Africa invested R30 million to upgrade its Gqeberha assembly plant.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australian truck sales decline in August

    Australian truck sales slowed in August to 2,989 units, down from July. Isuzu led total sales, while Kenworth dominated the heavy-duty market. The bus and coach sector recorded 148 deliveries.

Sources

busnews.com.au · fullyloaded.com.au · ownerdriver.com.au · sundayworld.co.za · supplychainreview.com.au · times.co.sz