Toyota Australia has announced that it’s obtained an additional 10,000 units of stock of its most in demand vehicles as part of an effort to meet increased demand. Due by the end of 2026, the move should see waiting lists for vehicles such as the RAV4 hybrid medium SUV, HiLux ute and bZ4X electric medium SUV fall and boost sales further.

According to the brand, the additional allocation lifts Toyota Australia’s full-year sales forecast to around 220,000 vehicles, continuing its run as the best-selling brand locally and the only brand to sell above 200,000 vehicles annually in Australia.

Toyota is yet to announce how the additional units will be split between the models, but considering the high demand for the RAV4, it’s likely to take at least half of the extra production.

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Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations John Pappas said the additional allocation represents an important prioritisation of Australian customers. “This increase in supply is great news for our customers and dealers. It reflects the strong partnership we have with Toyota globally to prioritise the Australian market.”

Toyota is not alone in adding extra units to Australian shores. A recent shipment of almost 5000 BYD and Denza vehicles docked in Australia to meet increased demand for both electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. BYD says that the shipment is part of its plan to sell 30,000 vehicles in Australia in the coming months and continue its rapid growth locally.

If it continues its current trajectory, BYD could potentially sell more vehicles than both Ford and Mazda in 2026 for a total sales run of above 75,000 units – an almost-23,000 unit increase on the brand’s healthy 2025 result.