New VW Robust 4x4 Ute set for 2010 release. Class leading diesel motors and german refinement will really shake up the 4x4 ute market which Toyota has had a strangle hold of with its Hilux range for years. V6 Petrols and diesels are rumoured to be available locally, production models to come from Argentina and South Africa.

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Hilux is the highest selling vehicle in Australia moving 4700 units for the month of June 09. Triton also sold 3000 and Navara 2500. Fleet sales aside Hilux outsold all other vehicles across Australia.

Investment Allowance has really driven commercial vehicle sales over the past few monnths.

50% Investment Allowance from the Federal Government has increased demand for 4x4 Utes. Stock levels are low in dealers and there are +3 months wait on new utes.