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Ranger pips Hilux! SA’s best-selling vehicles in April 2023

South Africa’s new-vehicle sales fell slightly year on year in April 2023, with the industry total coming in at 37 107 units. Here’s a look at the country’s best-selling vehicles, most popular brands and more…

In April 2023, South Africa’s new-vehicle industry registered a slight year-on-year drop of 0.2% to 37 107 units, resulting in the 2nd consecutive month of market decline. Of course, the month-on-month fall was a far more significant 26%, since March 2023’s effort stood at a hefty 50 157 units.

So, what’s behind the drop? Well, Naamsa noted “continued constraints as a result of ongoing subdued economic conditions” had again impacted the industry last month. We should, of course, also point out April is traditionally a relatively slow month for the local market, with sales often softened by a raft of public holidays (this year, there were just 17 trading days in the month).

Anyway, let’s drill down into the figures. Out of the total reported industry sales of 37 107 vehicles, Naamsa says an estimated 33 492 units (or 90.3%) came courtesy of the dealer channel, with 5.2% representing sales to the rental industry, 2.8% to industry corporate fleets and 1.7% to government.

The new passenger-vehicle market came in at 24 174 units, registering a decline of 6.1% compared with April 2022’s figure. Meanwhile, domestic sales of new light-commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini-buses grew 11% year on year to 10 611 units. And export sales? Well, April 2023’s tally increased 13.4% to 30 756 units, taking the year-to-date vehicle export number to 115 567 units.

New vehicle sales summary for April 2023

  • Aggregate new-vehicle sales of 37 107 units decreased by 0.2% (-88 units) compared to April 2022.
  • New passenger-vehicle sales of 24 174 units decreased by 6.1% (-1 561 units) compared to April 2022.
  • New light-commercial vehicle sales of 10 611 units increased by 11.0% (1 049 units) compared to April 2022.
  • Export sales of 30 756 units increased by 13.4% (3 639 units) compared to April 2022.

10 best-selling vehicles in South Africa for April 2023

1. Ford Ranger – 2 201 units

2. Toyota Hilux – 2 187 units

3. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 1 510 units

4. Toyota Corolla Cross – 1 281 units

5. Toyota Hi-Ace – 1 267 units

6. Suzuki Swift – 1 216 units

7. Isuzu D-Max – 1 183 units

8. Toyota Starlet – 1 098 units

9. Nissan NP200 – 910 units

10. Hyundai Grand i10 – 807 units

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Ranger pips Hilux! SA's best-selling vehicles in April 2023

South Africa's new-vehicle sales fell slightly year on year in April 2023 to 37 107 units. And the country had a new best-selling vehicle...
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Ford Ranger outsells Toyota Hilux! Here’s how all the bakkies ranked in April 2023

We’ve become accustomed to seeing the Toyota Hilux dominate South Africa’s sales charts but, last month, the tides turned, with the Ford Ranger taking the bakkie lead.

The new-generation Ford Ranger, which was launched late last year, found 2 201 homes in April, also making it the country’s top-selling vehicle overall.

It narrowly beat the Toyota Hilux, which managed a volume of 2 187 units. The Isuzu D-Max followed in a distant third, with 1 183 sales. The new Ranger-based Volkswagen Amarok also enjoyed a particularly strong month, relative to what its predecessor sold, entering the top seven with a volume of 339 units.

Bakkie Sales Ranking: April 2023

  • 1. Ford Ranger – 2 201
  • 2. Toyota Hilux – 2 187
  • 3. Isuzu D-Max – 1 183
  • 4. Nissan NP200 – 910
  • 5. Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up – 548
  • 6. Toyota Land Cruiser PU – 369
  • 7. Volkswagen Amarok – 339
  • 8. GWM P-Series – 257
  • 9. Nissan Navara – 218
  • 10. Hyundai H100 Bakkie – 158
  • 11. Kia K2700 – 122
  • 12. Suzuki Super Carry – 94
  • 13. Mitsubishi Triton – 71
  • 14. GWM Steed – 68
  • 15. JAC X-Series – 48
  • 16. JAC T-Series – 30
  • 17. Kia K2500 – 26
  • 18. Volkswagen Transporter PU – 21
  • 19. Jeep Gladiator – 11
  • 20. Peugeot Landtrek – 10
  • 21. Mazda BT-50 – 7
  • 22. Mahindra Bolero – 4
 
10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa: April 2023

The Toyota Hilux has been toppled – but only just! Let’s take a closer at South Africa’s best- and worst-selling bakkies for April 2023…

Despite South Africa’s overall new-vehicle market shrinking slightly year on year to 37 107 units in April 2023, the light-commercial segment (where volume is driven primarily by bakkies) posted 11% growth, ending the month on 10 611 units.

The big news, though, is the fact the Ford Ranger grabbed the monthly sales crown from the vehicle that has long been South Africa’s strongest seller. Yes, the Toyota Hilux found itself in an unfamiliar 2nd place in April 2023, with the Japanese bakkie’s total of 2 187 units seeing it finish a mere 14 registrations behind the Ranger (2 201 units).

The Ranger clinched the top spot despite the Blue Oval brand’s Silverton facility grappling with production interruptions in April owing to vandalised electricity pylons in Pretoria. In addition, the Hilux benefited from 315 sales to the rental industry last month, while Ford moved just 13 Ranger units through this channel.

10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa for April 2023

1. Ford Ranger – 2 201 units

2. Toyota Hilux – 2 187 units

3. Isuzu D-Max – 1 183 units

4. Nissan NP200 – 910 units

5. Mahindra Pik Up – 548 units

6. Toyota Land Cruiser 79 – 369 units

7. Volkswagen Amarok – 339 units

8. GWM P-Series – 257 units

9. Nissan Navara – 218 units

10. Mitsubishi Triton – 71 units

www.cars.co.za

10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa: April 2023

The Toyota Hilux has been toppled – but only just! Let’s take a closer at South Africa’s best- and worst-selling bakkies for April 2023.
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Ford Ranger [US]

Proven globally to be ready for adventure, the all-new 2024 Ford Ranger pickup is made to enable owners to do more of what they love outdoors, with smart new features to explore new places and take on new challenges. It's the most connected and capable Ranger ever and the only midsize pickup Built Ford Tough.

Ford has engineered each aspect of the all-new Ranger to meet the uncompromising demands of its adventure-craving customers, including its frame, suspension, powertrains, connectivity, and advanced driver assist software.

The Ford brand sold more than 1 million pickups around the world in 2022 and part of that sales success comes from Ranger. In the last decade Ranger sales have increased 112 percent globally, with over 86,000 sold so far this year.

The previous generation 2023 Ranger was recently recognized by Kelley Blue Book® for having the lowest five-year total cost of ownership in the midsize pickup truck segment when accounting for insurance, maintenance costs, fuel costs, and depreciation.

To meet the evolving needs of its adventure-seeking North American customers, the all-new 2024 Ford Ranger now offers more towing technology than ever in a Ranger, convenient storage features, plus an available 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 for added power.


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2024 Ford Ranger: This Is It

The new Ranger starts at $34,160 and comes with an optional 2.7-liter V6 that makes 315 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.

When Ford brought the Ranger back to the U.S., we were excited to have another midsize truck option. But while the new Ranger was great, it wasn’t exactly new. It was new to us, but had been sold in other markets for years. And you could definitely feel the age when you drove it. But now Ford has officially revealed the redesigned 2024 Ranger for the U.S.

Technically, though, the reveal isn’t a reveal. We first saw the new Ranger in late 2021 when Ford showed off the new design. So the U.S. is late to the Ranger party, yet again. Except this time around, we’re not nearly as late as we were the last time.

Design-wise there isn’t really much to say that hasn’t been said already. It looks like a scaled-down F-150, although Ford says the wheelbase is about two inches longer than the outgoing Ranger. The design is a bit generic, but it’s certainly not unattractive. When you see one, you’ll know it’s a Ford truck. In the bed, you get a 400-watt power inverter and a tailgate that Ford claims can double as a workbench. It’s also wider than before to make it easier to load an ATV into the back.

Inside, there aren’t really any surprises, either. The steering wheel is on the left now, unlike in the previous Ranger cabin photo that we saw. You can choose between an 8.0-inch or 12.4-inch driver display, and in the middle, you’ve got your choice of a 10.1-inch or 12.4-inch screen running the latest version of Ford’s infotainment system. Thankfully, there’s still a volume knob, as well as physical climate controls.

The new Ranger also has two USB ports and benefits from over-the-air updates. Wireless charging is optional, as is a surround-view camera system. And Ford includes a long list of standard safety and convenience features, including adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring.

Under the hood is a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, good for 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, but you have the option of jumping up to a 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 that makes a healthy 315 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. Regardless of which engine you pick, the only transmission available is a 10-speed automatic. That gives the new Ranger a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 lbs and a payload capacity of 1,805 lbs.

jalopnik.com

2024 Ford Ranger: This Is It

The new Ranger starts at $34,160 and comes with an optional 2.7-liter V6 that makes 315 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.
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