Buying a used car can be stressful and time-consuming. One of the most common causes of stress among car buyers is a lack of product knowledge. With endless makes and models on the market how do you know which vehicle is right for you?
Year to date used car sales shows the most popular vehicles and provides insight into which SUVs are worth the purchase. Toyota dominated the market in the last year with the RAV4 the clear front runner.
The Toyota RAV4 was launched by Toyota in 1994 and with an average used car price of $28,000 in 2021, it is a very affordable family vehicle.
The RAV4 currently has four models to choose from, GX, GXL, Cruiser and Edge, all models excluding the edge are available in either petrol or Hybrid variants.
The best part of purchasing a RAV4 is you don’t need to go top of the range to receive high quality safety inclusions, every model of RAV4 from 2019 offers Toyota Safety Sense.
Toyota Safety Sense features:
- Lane Departure Alert
- Lane Trace Assist (auto CVT only)
- Pre-Collision Safety system with pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection
- Road Sign Assist
- Automatic High Beam
- Active Cruise
- Front, rear and reversing sensors
For buyers looking for space, comfort and off-roading capabilities the Toyota Landcruiser Prado is another option for buyers on the hunt for an SUV. With an average used sell price of just under $44,500 in 2021, the Prado is a vehicle for buyers needing an SUV with more room to move both inside the car and off the road.
Currently Toyota offers four models of the Landcruiser Prado, GX, GXL, VX and Kakadu. Like the RAV4 protection is at the forefront offering the Toyota Safety Sense pack however if you want the added protection of front and rear sensors you will need to splash out on the VX.
If you’re not a Toyota fan there are plenty of other brands to choose from on the top 10 sellers. Ranking close together on the 2021 list were the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Subaru Forester.
The Mitsubishi Outlander is an excellent choice for growing families with the flexibility of 5 to 7 seats.
With a 5 star ANCAP safety rating, the Subaru Forester is a very affordable family car with ample space and comfort.
The next most popular vehicle in 2021 is the Nissan X-Trail with an average resell price of under $20,000. This Australian favourite offers keyless starts and an ANCAP safety rating of 5 to protect the passengers of this family vehicle.
The final three SUVs ranking in on the 2021 list are the Mazda CX-5, Subaru Outback and Hyundai Tuscan. With excellent safety and family-focused inclusions on these vehicles, it is easy to see why the hunt for an SUV is harder than ever in 2021.
