Top five most watched videos of 2020

What a year it’s been, right? While Aussies traded their daily lives for the couch and Zoom calls, one thing proved unstoppable: our love for adventure.

Despite and because of the pandemic, people turned their attention to what life could look like post-COVID, with off-road SUVs and utes dominating video views across the carsales network in 2020. 

A special mention must go to carsales’ award-winning, hilarious Grey Nomad series. If you missed it, you can catch up on all six episodes here.

5: COMING SOON: 2021 Hyundai Palisade

It might not ride on a rugged ladder frame but Hyundai’s first eight-seat SUV will bring petrol and diesel power, and an exterior design and proportions bold enough to make it a serious alternative to Toyota’s top-selling Prado.

4: 2019 Dual-Cab 4WD Ute Comparison

It’s a measure of demand for the mighty dual-cab 4x4 pick-up that, 18 months after our last multi-ute comparo, the 2019 Dual-Cab 4WD Ute Comparison remained our fourth most watched video in 2020.

3: Nissan Patrol Ti-L 2020 Video Review

Big, bold and ballsy, the V8-powered Nissan Patrol continues to attract an increasing number of Aussies, thanks to its ability to shift lots of people and heavy loads over all manner of terrain at a more affordable price than ever.

2: Mercedes-Benz EQC 2020 Video Review

When the famous three-pointed star brand releases its first EV and it happens to be a mid-size electric SUV, people take notice. Almost a year after its official launch, the Mercedes-Benz EQC is still attracting plenty of attention.

1: Ford Ranger v Isuzu D-MAX v Toyota HiLux 2020 Video Comparison

When an all-new Isuzu D-MAX is released and Australia’s two most popular utes are upgraded within a month or so, it’s a recipe for a compelling ute comparo. And with a plethora of other new utes coming soon, it won’t be the last.