Chevrolet BELAIR

1,306 registered in New Zealand · 1950–2025 · 76% from United States

The Chevrolet BELAIR is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 1,306 registered across model years 1950 to 2025. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 5.7L 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 BELAIR.

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1,306 On NZ Roads
5.7L Engine

Fuel Types

Chevrolet BELAIR fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%, ELECTRIC 0%.

Fleet Age Profile

How many Chevrolet BELAIR vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Chevrolet BELAIR fleet age profile: 1961: 59, 1962: 33, 1963: 58, 1964: 30, 1966: 14.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Chevrolet BELAIR engine sizes: 5.7L 17%, 4.6L 10%, 5.7L 9%, 4.6L 8%, 4.6L 2%.

Imported From

Chevrolet BELAIR imported from: United States 76%, Not Known 16%, Canada 5%, New Zealand 3%, Australia 0%.

When They Arrived in NZ

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

Chevrolet BELAIR NZ arrival timeline: 2022: 38, 2023: 27, 2024: 17, 2025: 19, 2026: 3.

Colours

BLUE 297 (23%)
RED 253 (19%)
BLACK 176 (13%)
GREEN 165 (13%)
WHITE 93 (7%)
YELLOW 75 (6%)
BROWN 72 (6%)
CREAM 29 (2%)

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

Where They Are in NZ

Chevrolet BELAIR regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 256, DUNEDIN: 65, INVERCARGILL: 62, CHRISTCHURCH: 57, HAMILTON: 55.

Body Types

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Chevrolet BELAIR are there in New Zealand?

There are 1,306 Chevrolet BELAIR vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1950 to 2025.

What body type is the Chevrolet BELAIR?

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

Are Chevrolet BELAIR cars imported or NZ-new?

76% of Chevrolet BELAIR vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.