These are SA’s best selling cars and bakkies

New-vehicle sales in SA hit a six-year high in July, registering 51,383 units — the highest monthly sales since October 2019.

Motor industry body Naamsa said improving consumer confidence, favourable credit conditions and a recovery in disposable incomes were driving the market recovery in what was the 10th straight month of increased sales. Year-to-date sales of 330,274 new vehicles this year were 13.9% up on the first seven months of 2024.

Toyota remained the country’s most popular brand with a 24.7% market share, led by a record performance by its Hilux one-tonne bakkie, which shifted 3,120 units in July. Toyota’s Corolla Cross was the second-best-selling passenger car behind the Volkswagen Polo Vivo.

The influence of Chinese vehicle brands continued to grow, with six Chinese cars among the top 30 best-selling passenger car models in July, including newer entrants such as Omoda/Jaecoo and Jetour. Five of the top 20 best-selling light commercials were Chinese.

Best-selling cars in July 

1. VW Polo Vivo — 2,409
2. Toyota Corolla Cross — 1,949
3. Suzuki Swift — 1,872
4. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro — 1,604
5. Hyundai Grand i10 — 1,392
6. Toyota Starlet — 1,322
7. Suzuki Fronx — 1,220
8. Haval Jolion — 1,102
9. Kia Sonet — 1,099
10. Toyota Fortuner — 984
11. Suzuki Ertiga — 980
12. VW Polo — 758
13. Toyota Starlet Cross — 757
14. Toyota Rumion — 757
15. Nissan Magnite — 754
16. Toyota Vitz — 753
17. VW T-Cross — 702
18. Toyota Urban Cruiser — 677
19. Omoda C5 — 524
20. Haval H6 — 521
21. Mahindra XUV 3XO — 511
22. Hyundai Exter — 499
23. Renault Kwid — 465
24. Suzuki S-Presso — 445
25. Jetour Dashing — 437
26. Chery Tiggo 7 Pro — 405
27. Suzuki Baleno — 401
28. Renault Triber — 390
29. Renault Kiger — 385
30. Hyundai i20 — 381

Best-selling light commercials in July

1. Toyota Hilux — 3,120
2. Ford Ranger — 2,168
3. Isuzu D-Max — 2,002
4. Mahindra Scorpio Pik Up — 783
5. Toyota Hiace — 545
6. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup — 534
7. GWM P Series — 395
8. Nissan Navara — 393
9. VW Amarork — 381
10. Hyundai H100 Bakkie — 237
11. Suzuki Eeco — 228
12. Foton Tunland G7 — 214
13. JAC T-Series — 174
14. GWM Steed — 150
15. Suzuki Super Carry — 116
16. Peugeot Landtrek — 98
17. Foton Truck Mate — 97
18. Kia K2700 — 79
19. Toyota Quantum — 79
20. Hyundai Grand i10 — 72

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