Car shortages worldwide have been attributed to supply chain management, COVID-19 closing down production lines, shipping problems, and a lack of certain semiconductor chips from Ukraine.

The current average wait time for buying a new car in Australia is 159 days.

Prices for new cars have gone up by 10 per cent to 20 per cent in general since the pandemic started triggering many of the problems. Used car prices have followed behind and stories abound like, “I just sold my 2-year-old Nissan Navarra Ute for more than I paid for it new.”

Despite the problems, new car spending in Australia rose by 13.3% according to the Commonwealth Bank data for August. Apparently, it was a massive month for cars arriving that had been pre-ordered many months ago.

Here’s an update on how the new car supply situation stands for a wide range of popular models, according to Price My Car (data at the end of August):

TOYOTA
Kluger – 124 days
Hilux – 134 days
Camry – 212 days
Corrola – 271 days
LandCruiser – 300 days
RAV 4 – 318 days
C-HR – 285 days
Fortuner – 257 days
Hiace – 167 days
Yaris – 265 days

FORD
Ranger – 176 days
Everest – 188 days
Mustang – 195 days
Transit – 110 days

MITSUBISHI
Triton – 156 days
Outlander – 122 days
ASX – 163 days
Eclipse Cross – 87 days
Pajero Sport – 50 days

MAZDA
3 – 54 days
BT-50 – 158 days
CX-3 – 84 days
CX-5 – 72 days
CX-30 – 79 days
CX 8 – 116 days
CX 9 – 96 days
MX 5 – 133 days

MG
3 – 26 days
ZS – 72 days
ZST – 80 days

HYUNDAI
Santa Fe – 30 days
i30 – 142 days
Kona – 130 days
Palisade – 145 days
Staria – 80 days
Tucson – 107 days
Venue – 70 days

NISSAN
Navara – 171 days
Patrol – 115 days
X-Trail – 86 days

KIA
Cerato – 125 days
Sportage – 153 days
Carnival – 161 days
Picanto – 105 days
Rio – 92 days
Seltos – 190 days
Sorento – 216 days
Stinger – 206 days
Stonic – 66 days

MERCEDES BENZ
GLC – 27 days

BMW
3 series – 30 days
X3 – 206 days
X5 – 121 days

AUDI
Q3 – 123 days

SKODA
Kodiaq – 176 days

SUBARU
Forester – 132 days
Impreza – 139 days
Outback – 109 days
WRX – 77 days
XV – 84 days

VOLKSWAGEN
Amarok – 227 days
Arteon – 182 days
Golf – 194 days
Multivan – 358 days
T-Cross – 84 days
T-ROC – 217 days
Tiguan – 225 days
Touareg – 182 days
Transporter – 303 days

VOLVO
XC40 – 48 days

SUZUKI
Jimny – 158 days
Swift – 33 days
Vitara – 29 days

ISUZU
D-MAX – 225 days
MU-X – 285 days

JEEP
Cherokee – 11 days
Wrangler – 215 days

LEXUS
UX250h – 148 days

RAM
1500 – 74 days

RENAULT
Koleos – 25 days

LDV
D90 – 89 days
T60 – 118 days

  • The above delivery times are an average for the month of August and are a guide only.

Meanwhile, the very first 2022 Tesla Model Y goes to auction on Monday, 3 October 2022 and is fully expected to sell for more than the retail price.

The Model Y is metallic grey and the full manufacturer’s warranty is included.

“With wait times on the Tesla Model Y being anywhere from 9 to 18 months, this is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on an electric vehicle now and skip the lengthy wait times,” said Mr. Lee Hames, Chief Operations Officer for Lloyds Auctions.