Van category sets pace in July sales

The Australian heavy vehicle market underwent a predictable post-EOFY settling across July, with a total of 3356 new trucks and vans delivered across the month, according to the latest T-Mark data from the Truck Industry Council (TIC).

Total sales for July were down 19.6 per cent compared to June’s end-of-financial-year peak of 4172 units, as the market pulled back in line with typical seasonal trends, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) running total to 22,882 heavy vehicle sales through the first seven months of 2026.

When compared to last year’s performance, July monthly volume sat 7.5 per cent behind the 3630 deliveries recorded in July 2025, and the cumulative 2026 YTD figure sits 12.7 per cent behind the 26,212 sales achieved over the same period last year.

While double-digit year-on-year contractions have characterised much of 2026, driven by persistent commercial headwinds, historical fuel price highs, and general economic tightening, July provided a notable bright spot in the light-duty van category, which posted solid year-on-year growth.

At the top of the overall leaderboard, Isuzu maintained its dominant market position, recording 814 total deliveries across the light-, medium-, and heavy-duty truck segments, which is more than double its nearest competitor Hino, which logged 291 sales.

Meanwhile, Kenworth continued its reign at the summit of the heavy-duty sales ladder, maintaining a commanding lead over runner-up Volvo.

The heavy-duty segment recorded 1099 sales in July 2026, representing an 18.4 per cent drop from June’s result of 1347 units.

Despite the month-on-month cooling, the heavy-duty sector remains the most resilient pillar of the Australian truck market.

Year-on-year, the category slipped just 1.7 per cent compared to the 1118 units delivered in July 2025, continuing to comfortably outperform the harder-hit medium and light truck segments as fleet renewal activity holds firm.

Kenworth retained its top spot on the heavy-duty ladder with 217 deliveries, re-establishing a clear margin over Volvo, which claimed second place with 178 units following its fierce challenge in June. Isuzu rounded out the podium with a consistent 141 sales.

Mercedes-Benz led the mid-pack with 93 deliveries, closely trailed by Hino, which posted a strong 92 sales. Scania and UD Trucks locked in an identical 70 deliveries each, with UD Trucks continuing its stable mid-year momentum. Fuso followed with 65 units, holding off DAF (54) and Mack (51).

Further down the board, Iveco registered 21 deliveries, ahead of MAN (16), Western Star (14), Freightliner (13), Dennis Eagle (3), and a single delivery for Hyundai (1).

Heavy-duty truck sales – July 2026:

Kenworth: 217
Volvo: 178
Isuzu: 141
Mercedes-Benz: 93
Hino: 92
Scania: 70
UD Trucks: 70
Fuso: 65
DAF: 54
Mack: 51
Iveco: 21
MAN: 16
Western Star: 14
Freightliner: 13
Dennis Eagle: 3
Hyundai: 1

The medium-duty segment recorded 424 sales in July 2026, down 9.4 per cent on June’s 468 units and 20.2 per cent lower than the 531 deliveries posted in July 2025.

On a year-to-date basis, medium-duty sales are down 35.2 per cent against the first seven months of 2025 (2741 units vs 4229 units). This ongoing decline reinforces the broader structural shift where operators continue to favour either heavier trucks for maximum productivity or lighter, agile trucks for metro logistics.

Isuzu’s dominance in the medium-duty sector reached new heights in July, with its 264 deliveries accounting for a staggering 62.3 per cent of all sales in the category.

Fuso claimed second spot with 72 deliveries, while Hino finished third with 40 units. Iveco held fourth place with 18 sales, followed by Hyundai (11), Volvo (6), MAN (6), Mercedes-Benz (3), Foton (2), DAF (1), and Dennis Eagle (1). UD Trucks registered zero sales for the month.

Medium-duty truck sales – July 2026:

Isuzu: 264
Fuso: 72
Hino: 40
Iveco: 18
Hyundai: 11
Volvo: 6
MAN: 6
Mercedes-Benz: 3
Foton: 2
DAF: 1
Dennis Eagle: 1
UD Trucks: 0

The light-duty truck category posted 983 sales in July, easing 21.7 per cent from June’s 1256-unit EOFY peak.

Year-on-year, the segment dipped 19.3 per cent compared to the 1218 units delivered in July last year. Year-to-date deliveries sit at 6656 units, representing a 10.5 per cent contraction compared to the same period in 2025.

Isuzu led the category with 409 deliveries, capturing a 41.6 per cent share of the segment. Hino secured second place with 159 sales, while Fuso completed the Japanese podium with 147 units.

Fiat and Mercedes-Benz delivered strong mid-pack performances with 84 and 77 sales respectively, ahead of Iveco (52) and LDV (19). Foton Mobility posted 17 units, followed by Hyundai (11), Foton (5), and Ford (3). Neither Volkswagen nor Renault registered sales in the category for the month.

Light-duty truck sales – July 2026:

Isuzu: 409
Hino: 159
Fuso: 147
Fiat: 84
Mercedes-Benz: 77
Iveco: 52
LDV: 19
Foton Mobility: 17
Hyundai: 11
Foton: 5
Ford: 3
Volkswagen: 0
Renault: 0

The van segment (3.5-tonne GVM and above) provided the standout growth of July, posting 850 deliveries.

While this represents a 22.8 per cent month-on-month drop from June’s 1101-unit rush, the category logged an impressive 11.4 per cent year-on-year gain over the 763 sales recorded in July 2025. It marks the only commercial vehicle segment to achieve positive year-on-year growth for the month.

Mercedes-Benz retained its position at the top of the van ladder with 276 deliveries. LDV held second place with 215 sales, while Ford shifted 141 units to complete the top three.

Fiat locked in fourth with 79 sales, closely followed by Volkswagen (70) and Renault (48). Further down the ladder, Iveco recorded 18 deliveries, while Peugeot added 3 units to the board.

Light-duty van sales – July 2026:

Mercedes-Benz: 276
LDV: 215
Ford: 141
Fiat: 79
Volkswagen: 70
Renault: 48
Iveco: 18
Peugeot: 3

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