# At the end of the first quarter of the year, Toyota remained well out in front with 44,490 units sold.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-26 · The Canberra Times*

## Key points

- Toyota's first quarter sales dropped 23 percent year-on-year to 44,490 units.
- Chinese carmakers BYD, GWM, Chery, and MG now occupy four spots in Australia's top 10.
- BYD ranked sixth in Q1 sales with 17,541 units, outpacing GWM, Chery, and MG.
- Early-stage market entry issues hurt Chinese brands, especially in parts distribution and customer service.

**Companies:** Toyota, BYD, GWM, Chery, MG
**Countries:** Japan, China

[Read the full story on The Canberra Times](https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9233579/toyota-unbothered-by-chinese-car-rivals/)

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