Chevrolet 150

32 registered in New Zealand · 1953–1957 · 66% from United States

The Chevrolet 150 is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 32 registered across model years 1953 to 1957. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 3.9L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the 150.

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32 On NZ Roads
3.9L Engine

Fuel Types

Chevrolet 150 fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Chevrolet 150 engine sizes: 3.9L 9%, 3.8L 6%, 4.6L 6%, 5.7L 6%, 5.7L 6%.

Imported From

Chevrolet 150 imported from: United States 66%, Canada 19%, Not Known 9%, New Zealand 3%, Australia 3%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Chevrolet 150 vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Chevrolet 150 NZ arrival timeline: 2013: 1, 2019: 2, 2020: 1, 2021: 2, 2025: 2.

Colours

GREEN 10 (31%)
BLACK 8 (25%)
BLUE 3 (9%)
RED 3 (9%)
BROWN 2 (6%)
ORANGE 2 (6%)
YELLOW 2 (6%)
SILVER 1 (3%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Chevrolet 150 regional distribution: QUEENSTOWN-LAKES: 3, WAIMAKARIRI: 2, WHANGAREI: 2, SOUTHLAND: 2, KAPITI COAST: 2.

Body Types

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1 Holden logo
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1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Chevrolet 150 are there in New Zealand?

There are 32 Chevrolet 150 vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1953 to 1957.

What body type is the Chevrolet 150?

The Chevrolet 150 is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: station wagon, sports car. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Chevrolet 150 cars imported or NZ-new?

66% of Chevrolet 150 vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. A mix of NZ-new and imported vehicles make up the fleet. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.