Australian demand for off-road vehicles skyrockets amid pandemic

Demand for off-road vehicles has significantly increased since the outset of the coronavirus pandemic as Australians take advantage of lower fuel prices and explore more of the country.

Moody's Analytics Senior Economist Michael Brisson told Sky News the drop in fuel prices sparked a higher demand for SUVs, utes and pickups.

Carsales.com reported four out of the top five vehicles searched for on the website were for off-roading.

Bookings for camp sites and caravan parks also rebounded strongly following the easing of some coronavirus-induced restrictions.

Caravan Association of Australia CEO Stuart Lamont said “about 90 per cent of all of our trips and 70 per cent of all of our visitors spend is out in regional and rural Australia”.

“So it’s really important that we become mobile again and help those townships out,” he said.

ARB – Australia’s largest manufacturer and supplier of four wheel drive accessories – saw record sales in June and July.

Worldwide COVID shutdowns also reduced the supply of new vehicles to Australia, forcing buyers to turn to the second hand car market.

Sky News revealed the average price of a four wheel drive vehicle increased by 30 per cent in four months.

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