Toyota Corolla Cross Canadian sales are up 132.5% year-on-year this month.
New light vehicle sales in Canada soar 20.7% year-on-year in November to an estimated 138,747 units, this as per estimates by local consultancy DesRosiers Automotive. This is the 13th consecutive month of year-on-year gains and the largest uptick so far this year. We remain below the pre-pandemic levels of November 2019 (143,315). The SAAR stands at 1.82 million units, the highest since March 2021.
Looking at groups still communicating monthly data, Toyota Motor soars 36.2%, Honda Canada is up 23.2% but Hyundai-Kia disappoints at +1% only. Brand-wise, Mazda (+61.2%) is the most dynamic ahead of Acura (+58.1%), Volvo (+51.5%) and Toyota (+39.6%). Subaru (+33.7%) and Genesis (+25.5%) also beat the market, Honda (+19.8%) matches it whereas Hyundai (+8%) and more worryingly Kia (-10%) underperform.
As for models with available monthly data, the Toyota RAV4 (+30%) excels with its archenemy the Honda CR-V (+9.8%) a lot shyer. Outstanding result for the Subaru Crosstrek (+185.9%). The Toyota Corolla (+11.7%) remains above the Honda Civic (+22.7%) for the race to best-selling car in the country and also dominates year-to-date albeit by just 262 units. The Toyota Corolla Cross (+132.5%), Mazda3 (+101.7%), Toyota Tacoma (+58.4%) and Hyundai Venue (+52.7%) also impress below.
Previous month: Canada October 2023: Volvo, Toyota, Kia help lift market up 20%
One year ago: Canada November 2022: Kia, Lexus help lift market up 4.1%
Full November 2023 data for selected groups, brands and models below.
Canada November 2023 – groups:
| Group | Nov-23 | /22 | 2023 | /22 |
| Toyota Motor Co. | 20,711 | + 36.2% | 211,227 | + 13.1% |
| Hyundai-Kia | 15,831 | + 1.0% | 192,976 | + 11.6% |
| Honda Canada | 9,941 | + 23.2% | 115,782 | + 19.0% |
| Subaru | 5,188 | + 33.7% | 49,851 | + 23.1% |
| Mazda | 4,943 | + 61.2% | 54,176 | + 14.9% |
| Volvo Cars NA | 1,406 | + 51.5% | 11,657 | + 22.9% |
Canada November 2023 – brands:
| Brand | Nov-23 | /22 | 2023 | /22 |
| Toyota | 18,273 | + 39.6% | 182,108 | + 11.2% |
| Honda | 8,820 | + 19.8% | 104,649 | + 20.6% |
| Hyundai | 9,462 | + 8.0% | 106,763 | + 1.8% |
| Kia | 5,823 | – 10.0% | 80,086 | + 27.5% |
| Mazda | 4,943 | + 61.2% | 54,176 | + 14.9% |
| Subaru | 5,188 | + 33.7% | 49,851 | + 23.1% |
| Lexus | 2,438 | + 15.5% | 29,119 | + 26.1% |
| Volvo | 1,406 | + 51.5% | 11,657 | + 22.9% |
| Acura | 1,121 | + 58.1% | 11,133 | + 6.3% |
| Genesis | 546 | + 25.5% | 6,127 | + 15.2% |
Canada November 2023 – models:
| Model | Nov-23 | /22 | 2023 | /22 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 6,099 | + 30.0% | 70,074 | + 34.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 3,875 | + 9.8% | 48,343 | + 59.9% |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2,928 | + 185.9% | 20,765 | + 41.1% |
| Toyota Corolla | 2,684 | + 11.7% | 26,128 | – 16.5% |
| Honda Civic | 2,413 | + 22.7% | 25,866 | – 9.3% |
| Hyundai Kona | 2,226 | + 28.1% | 20,485 | – 10.6% |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2,032 | + 58.4% | 15,455 | + 31.9% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 1,892 | + 6.1% | 21,691 | – 4.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 1,728 | – 5.6% | 24,030 | + 20.4% |
| Hyundai Elantra | 1,547 | – 25.7% | 19,116 | – 19.1% |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | 1,509 | + 132.5% | 11,964 | + 38.6% |
| Kia Sportage | 1,363 | + 37.3% | 17,120 | + 50.4% |
| Hyundai Venue | 1,298 | + 52.7% | 12,517 | + 16.0% |
| Toyota Tundra | 1,127 | + 22.2% | 12,229 | + 13.4% |
| Kia Seltos | 1,117 | – 37.1% | 18,119 | + 21.8% |
| Mazda3 | 1,085 | + 101.7% | 10,097 | + 32.2% |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 1,067 | + 34.7% | 11,998 | + 18.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 970 | + 45.4% | 11,054 | + 7.7% |
| Toyota Highlander | 934 | – 5.1% | 12,389 | – 14.3% |
| Mazda CX-90 | 852 | new | 4,134 | new |
| Lexus NX | 804 | – 31.3% | 9,987 | + 16.7% |
| Kia Forte | 766 | – 43.3% | 11,049 | + 2.5% |
| Lexus RX | 734 | + 44.2% | 10,525 | + 22.5% |
| Subaru Outback | 721 | – 49.4% | 11,218 | + 10.9% |
| Mazda CX-50 | 695 | + 288.3% | 5,091 | + 136.4% |
| Toyota Camry | 682 | + 38.1% | 8,148 | – 16.4% |
| Subaru Forester | 657 | + 12.9% | 5,931 | – 19.4% |
| Acura RDX | 643 | + 257.2% | 5,594 | + 28.2% |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 639 | new | 3,715 | new |
| Honda Pilot | 616 | + 30.8% | 6,133 | + 1.0% |
| Toyota Sienna | 594 | + 61.9% | 4,049 | – 27.7% |
| Toyota bZ4X | 579 | + 355.9% | 3,729 | + 2836.2% |
| Kia Niro | 561 | + 56000.0% | 5,232 | + 324.7% |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 524 | + 72.4% | 4,783 | – 1.1% |
| Toyota 4Runner | 499 | + 49.4% | 5,179 | – 20.1% |
| Toyota Venza | 466 | + 46.5% | 2,966 | – 24.0% |
| Kia Sorento | 426 | – 9.9% | 5,984 | – 6.7% |
| Kia Carnival | 393 | + 627.8% | 6,114 | + 224.9% |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 388 | new | 2,273 | new |
| Kia Telluride | 388 | – 22.2% | 4,803 | + 51.3% |
| Acura MDX | 381 | + 18.3% | 3,463 | – 6.5% |
| Hyundai Palisade | 378 | – 23.2% | 6,694 | + 13.2% |
| Kia Rio | 378 | – 45.8% | 3,950 | – 28.5% |
| Mazda CX-30 | 356 | + 27.1% | 9,431 | + 50.8% |
| Genesis GV70 | 348 | + 52.6% | 3,263 | + 28.7% |
| Honda Accord | 331 | + 1339.1% | 3,661 | – 0.9% |
| Lexus TX | 314 | new | 355 | new |
| Subaru WRX | 303 | – 1.3% | 3,508 | + 80.5% |
| Honda Odyssey | 260 | – 31.0% | 4,005 | + 73.1% |
| Lexus UX | 250 | + 58.2% | 2,675 | + 67.8% |
| Honda Ridgeline | 231 | + 51.0% | 2,900 | – 2.7% |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 229 | – 46.1% | 3,352 | – 0.4% |
| Kia EV6 | 215 | + 124.0% | 2,705 | + 93.5% |
| Toyota Prius | 199 | – 42.5% | 3,067 | – 25.5% |
| Subaru Solterra | 180 | + 300.0% | 1,755 | + 3800.0% |
| Subaru Impreza | 173 | – 8.0% | 2,127 | – 6.7% |
| Kia Soul | 161 | – 57.7% | 3,494 | – 23.9% |
| Subaru Ascent | 137 | – 32.2% | 3,171 | + 9.0% |
| Honda Passport | 124 | – 29.1% | 2,686 | – 1.4% |
| Lexus ES | 105 | – 2.8% | 1,254 | – 11.4% |
| Toyota Crown | 103 | new | 1,048 | new |
| Lexus IS | 101 | – 7.3% | 1,799 | – 3.0% |
| Subaru BRZ | 80 | + 247.8% | 1,042 | + 70.3% |
| Hyundai Sonata | 77 | – 69.3% | 1,508 | – 40.5% |
| Acura Integra | 75 | + 59.6% | 1,086 | + 89.5% |
| Genesis GV80 | 71 | + 26.8% | 1,060 | + 19.2% |
| Genesis G70 | 63 | – 3.1% | 971 | – 5.8% |
| Kia K5 | 51 | – 54.1% | 855 | – 0.3% |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 50 | + 16.3% | 541 | + 8.2% |
| Lexus RZ | 48 | new | 738 | new |
| Genesis GV60 | 43 | + 10.3% | 427 | – 12.0% |
| Toyota Sequoia | 43 | – 8.5% | 589 | + 421.2% |
| Lexus LX | 41 | + 57.7% | 867 | + 196.9% |
| Mazda MX-30 | 33 | – 28.3% | 653 | – 15.0% |
| Lexus GX | 27 | + 50.0% | 613 | + 45.3% |
| Acura TLX | 21 | – 85.5% | 951 | – 24.6% |
| Toyota 86 | 18 | + 200.0% | 399 | – 43.6% |
| Genesis G80 | 17 | – 41.4% | 361 | + 5.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 16 | – 66.0% | 1,026 | + 60.1% |
| Toyota Supra | 15 | – 70.0% | 420 | + 2.9% |
| Mazda CX-9 | 14 | – 92.8% | 2,053 | – 47.3% |
| Subaru Legacy | 9 | – 89.5% | 334 | – 35.1% |
| Lexus LC | 7 | + 133.3% | 155 | – 7.2% |
| Lexus RC | 7 | – 12.5% | 128 | – 20.5% |
| Genesis G90 | 4 | – 77.8% | 45 | + 25.0% |
| Kia Stinger | 4 | – 89.5% | 661 | – 2.7% |
| Acura ILX | 1 | – 93.3% | 39 | – 92.9% |
| Toyota Mirai | 1 | n/a | 16 | – 73.8% |
Source: DAC, Manufacturers
