2025 New Car Delivery Times in Australia

After wait lists skyrocketed during the pandemic, new car delivery times are, thankfully, headed back down to a more reasonable timeframe, though you might have to wait longer for some brands over others.

To help you out with your research, we’ve put together a list of new car delivery times by manufacturer and compiled data on the shortest and longest waitlists for some of Australia’s best-selling cars.

Let’s dive into the numbers and take a closer look at just how long you can expect to wait to take delivery of your new car in 2025.

What is the Average New Car Delivery Time in Australia in 2025?

According to the latest dataset, new car delivery times stand at around 65 days on average - a significant decline from the 109-day averages we saw balloon just 24 months ago.

Rewind the clock back to August, 2022, and new car deliveries were taking, on average, 159 days for Aussie buyers… so at least things have moved in the right direction.

While there are reports that worker strikes at some of Australia’s biggest ports may cause wait lists to extend once again, timeframes for deliveries are in a healthier place than in the not-too-distant past.

Average New Car Wait Times By Brand in Australia in 2025

It’s worth pointing out that while we’ve tried to use the most accurate data possible, any dates listed here are indicative timeframes only and may not reflect a real delivery time.

For the most accurate information on new car delivery times, we’d encourage you to reach out to one of our car-buying experts who can give you more specific timeframes for your preferred make and model.

Our team of car-buying experts can also help you skip some waitlists with access to fleet-buying power and limited stock of some of Australia’s most popular vehicle models.

• Audi - 21 days (down from 30)

• BMW - 27 days (down from 114)

• Chery - 25 days

• Ford - 45 days (down from 90)

• GWM - 25 days (down from 26)

• Hyundai - 45 days (down from 85)

• Isuzu - 25 days (down from 158)

• Jeep - 17 days (down from 28)

• Kia - 53 days (down from 124)

• Land Rover - 207 days

• LDV - 22 days (down from 26)

• Lexus - 60 days

• MG - 30 days (down from 42)

• Mazda - 37 days (down from 54)

• Mercedes-AMG - 21 days

• Mitsubishi - 50 days (down from 116)

• Nissan - 49 days (down from 84)

• Renault - 118 days

• Skoda - 22 days (down from 53)

• Subaru - 34 days (down from 78 days)

• Suzuki - 41 days

• Toyota - 136 days (down from 198)

• Volkswagen - 83 days (down from 107)

• Volvo 19 days (down from 34)

Which Car Models Have the Shortest Wait Times in Australia?

If you’re not a fan of waiting around, some of your best car options for quick delivery include vehicles from Ford, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MG, Skoda, Subaru and Volvo.

• Mitsubishi Triton - in stock 

• Hyundai Tucson - in stock < a few weeks

• Isuzu D-Max - in stock < a few weeks

• Mazda CX-5 - in stock < a few weeks

• MG ZS - in stock < a few weeks

• Skoda Kodiaq - in stock < a few weeks

• Volkswagen T-Cross - in stock < a few weeks

• Subaru Outback - in stock < 1 month

• Ford Ranger - in stock < 1 month 

• Volvo XC40 - in stock < 1 month 

Which Car Models Have the Longest Wait Times?

As is a familiar trend in recent years, some of the longest wait times you’ll find in 2025 come attached to some of the most desirable vehicles from Japanese giant, Toyota and its premium arm, Lexus.

While the company has made strides to reduce its overall wait times, demand remains extremely hot for vehicles like the Toyota RAV4, Corolla Cross, HiLux, LandCruiser 300 Series and the latest-generation LandCruiser Prado 250 Series.

A delayed launch of the Prado also meant that buyers were quick to snap up the luxurious Lexus GX, a twin-under-the-skin, instead which has caused wait lists to balloon.

• Lexus GX: 12 + months

• Lexus LX: 12+ months

• Toyota Corolla Cross: 6 - 8 months 

• Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series: 6 - 8 months

• Toyota HiLux: 4 - 6 months 

• Mitsubishi Outlander: 3 - 6 months

• Lexus UX: 4 - 6 months

• Kia Seltos: 3-6 months

• Hyundai IONIQ 5: 2 - 4 months

Which Australian States & Territories Have the Shortest Wait Times?

If you’re looking to skip the queue, hopefully, you’re living in the ACT which has reportedly some of the shortest wait lists of all states and territories.

On average, new car buyers in the ACT waited 35 days to take delivery, ahead of its nearest competitor South Australia with 38 days and Victoria in third place with an average wait of 60 days.

• Australian Capital Territory (ACT) - 35 days

• South Australia (SA) - 38 days

• Victoria (VIC) 60 days

• New South Wales (NSW) - 61 days

• Queensland (QLD) - 68 days

FAQ: How Long Does it Take to Get a New Car Delivered in Australia?

On average, Australians are waiting around 65 days to take delivery of their new car in 2025, though in some cases there are no waitlists for certain makes and models while others can stretch out to more than a year.

FAQ: How Long Does it Take for a New Car to Clear Customs?

The timeframe for clearing customs, unfortunately, depends on many factors largely out of the control of the manufacturer.

In the best case, your car will clear customs within a day or two of arriving at an Australian port, while it can take days, if not weeks at some of Australia’s busier ports like Sydney and Melbourne due to the limited resources on hand.

FAQ: Why Are New Car Delivery Times Dropping in Australia?

The main reasons why average wait times for new vehicle deliveries are dropping here in Australia are due to increased vehicle production, added availability of key components like semiconductors and the logistics side of the industry-shaking Covid-inflicted problems.