05-02-2026 02:30 via drive.com.au

Micro car extinction watch: Countdown to zero

Micro car sales have been on a downward trajectory since the category was introduced in 2014. But is now the time to start bidding farewell, or do the pint-sized heroes have some horsepower left in them yet?
Nowadays, it’s a rare sight to see a small hatch – or even a sedan – driving among the sea of SUVs and dual-cab utes on most Aussie roads.Since the micro car category was introduced in 2014, it has recorded a more than 50 per cent decline in the number sold, according to VF
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