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South Africa’s 10 Best-Selling Cars in June 2022


June 2022 saw South Africa’s new-vehicle sales market increase by a promising 7,6 percent, along with higher export numbers. South Africa’s total vehicle sales grew to 41, 019 units in June 2022, up from 39,177 units in May 2022. Check out SA’s 10 Best-Selling Cars in June 2022.

The Automotive Business Council, naamsa reports that new car sales increased 7,6 percent to 41,019 units in June a 7,6% increase when compared to 38,131 in June 2021. Meanwhile, the export market increased by 18 percent year on year to 33,054 units. Although it still falls short of the impressive results of February and, in particular, March sales, it showed a gradual recovery of sales since the April drop. Here’s what happened in the sixth month of the year in terms of best-selling cars…

So, what happened in June 2022?

It’s always intriguing to see what’s going on in terms of particular model sales. In June 2022, the number of new passenger vehicles sold was 29,545, up from 24,497 in June 2021 by 5,048 vehicles, or 20%. The car rental business supported the new passenger car market throughout the month, accounting for 11,2 percent of sales in June 2022.

Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles, bakkies, and minibuses were 8,877 units, a fall of 2,329 units, or 20,8%, from the 11,206 light commercial vehicles sold in June 2021.

The medium and heavy truck segments of the industry did well during the month, with 697 and 1,900 units sold.

The new car market fared well when various economic upside risks and inflation forecast were taken into account. According to the latest piece from Wesbank however, as consumers start to feel the effects of rising food and fuel prices as well as higher interest rates on their living expenses, the demand for inessential goods like cars will gradually decline due to the knock-on effects of reduced spending power or disposable income. Stage 6 load shedding was implemented throughout the month, and as South Africa recovers from COVID-19 and the effects of the disastrous rains in KZN, it will cost the country’s economy.

Sales summary for June 2022

  • New car sales increased 7,6 percent to 41,019 units in June.
  • New passenger vehicles sold was 29,545 units, up 20,6% when compared to 24,497 in June 2021.
  • Sales of new light commercial vehicles, bakkies, and minibuses was 8,877 units, down 20,8% when compared to 11,206 in June 2021.
  • The export market increased by 18 percent year on year to 33,054 units.

SA’s 10 Best-Selling Cars in June 2022

For the third month in a row, the Suzuki Swift has taken centre stage as the most popular new car in South Africa with 1,925 sales. The Ford Ranger, ahead of the Isuzu D-Max and Nissan NP200, was the best-selling bakkie. Toyota is in the lead with a market share of 25 2% year to date after selling 64,000 vehicles sales over the first half of 2022. Despite a shortage of the Fortuner, Hi-Ace, Corolla Cross, Quest, and Hilux due to the temporary closure of the Prospecton manufacturing plant, Toyota was able to sell 7 439 cars, light trucks, and SUVs last month.

1. Suzuki Swift – 1,925
2. Toyota Urban Cruiser – 1,785
3. Polo Vivo – 1,619
4. Ford Ranger – 1,601
5. Toyota Starlet — 1,574
6. VW Polo — 1,461
7. Isuzu D-Max — 1,280
8. Nissan NP200 — 1,249
9. Renault Kiger — 1,016
10. VW T-Cross — 970

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South Africa’s 10 Best-Selling Cars in June 2022

June 2022 saw South Africa's new-vehicle sales market increase by a promising 7.6 percent, along with higher export numbers. South Africa's total vehicle sales grew to 41,019 units in June 2022, up from 39,177 units in May 2022. Check out SA’s 10 Best-Selling Cars in June 2022.
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BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: premium sales race after first half of 2022

BMW and Mercedes-Benz traditionally battle it out for sales supremacy at the summit of the premium market. But which of these German brands is winning the race after the first half of 2022?

The first half of 2022 has come and gone. So, which automaker is ahead in the premium sales race? Well, let’s take a look at BMW and Mercedes-Benz’s global sales figures to find out.

The BMW Group (which comprises the BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands) reported a first-half sales figure of 1 160 443 units, representing a 13.3% year-on-year decline. Meanwhile, sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars (including Smart as well as the T-Class, V-Class and EQV) fell 16% to 998 000 units in the opening half of 2022, more than 162 000 units behind the Bavarian brand.

For the record, Mini accounted for 140 711 units of the BMW Group’s total, while 3 191 units came from Rolls-Royce and a further 107 555 from the Motorrad motorcycle division.

So, what’s the outcome if we compare the BMW and Mercedes-Benz brands, as opposed to groups? Well, the Munich-based automaker managed 1 016 541 registrations worldwide from the start of January to the end of June 2022, while its Stuttgart-based rival had to settle for 985 200 units, around 31 000 units behind.

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BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: premium sales race after first half of 2022

BMW and Mercedes-Benz again battle it out for sales supremacy in the premium market. Which of these brands is winning halfway through 2022?
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Just how big is South Africa’s second hand car market?

With disposable income shrinking on a monthly basis due to the constant fuel and cost of living increases, research into the South African used car sales market has shown that the industry has experienced a boom in recent years.

With the Covid-19 pandemic and volatile geopolitical tension affecting new car supplies, SA’s used car market has grown over the years, but just how big is it and where is it likely to go?

According to Carl Moodley, chief underwriting and claims officer at Genric Insurance Company Limited, the war between Russia and Ukraine has affected the supply of new cars.

Coupled with the floods that KwaZulu-Natal suffered in April and May this year, which affected one of the country's leading car manufacturers, Toyota, the used car market has seen a boom, Moodley said.

He said consumers are looking to take out mechanical warranty insurance, service and maintenance plans and credit shortfall insurance to protect themselves against out-of-warranty cars and service costs.

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Just how big is South Africa’s second hand car market?

South Africa’s used car market has experienced a boom, with new cars sales dropping amid component shortages caused by the pandemic and ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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Car tax changes proposed for South Africa

The opposition Democratic Alliance has called for the fast-tracking of proposals in the government's automotive green paper.
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The opposition Democratic Alliance has called for the fast-tracking of proposals in the government’s automotive green paper, which it says will help with the adoption of electric vehicles in South Africa.

The DA has also called for the scrapping of all import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) to the country, which will allow motorists to purchase reasonably-priced electric vehicles in the face of growing petrol prices, it said. Electric vehicles currently face import tariffs of 25% compared to the 18% paid on traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

“It makes no sense whatsoever that import duty exists on electric vehicles, except to protect big manufacturers in South Africa who refuse to transition to EVs and hybrids, and keep South Africans on petrol and diesel to keep raking in fuel taxes,” said the DA’s Dean Macpherson.
 
Toyota back on track, opens massive R365m parts warehouse - the largest in SA

• Toyota has doubled the size of its parts warehouse in Johannesburg.
• The facility is now the biggest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
• The new warehouse will service the entire sub-Saharan Africa with regular parts supply.

Toyota Motors has taken a massive knock in sales and local production since its Prospecton plan was shut down earlier in April due to the horrific floods in KwaZulu-Natal. They have since been cleaning up, and the plant is set to reopen early in August, albeit a smaller capacity run, until they can safely be fully operational again.

But, it's largely been business as usual with the automaker still being a top-selling automaker in the local market. Toyota has been at the top of the vehicle sales charts for many years in South Africa, and over the years, their dealer network has developed to such an extent that there is now a dealership and workshop in every little town.

These dealers all need parts to keep the large car park of Toyota, Lexus and Hino models on the road; for this, they rely on the massive Toyota parts warehouse. The facility was opened in 2012 near OR Tambo International Airport and has been expanded from 40 000m2 to a whopping 80 000m2. This makes it the largest automotive parts warehouse in the Southern Hemisphere. The investment reaffirms Toyota's commitment to the economy and the automotive industry.

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Toyota had some bad luck earlier this year, but the top automaker seems to be back in full swing with the opening of its R365million parts warehouse in Johannesburg, and its Prospecton plant reopening imminently.
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New vehicle sales in South Africa: July 2022

South Africa’s new-vehicle sales for July 2022 reflect what appears to be a healthy year-on-year increase, though off an admittedly low base. Here’s what you need to know, including SA’s best-selling car brands and models…

New-vehicle sales in South Africa for July 2022 increased 30.9% year on year to 43 593 units, representing the fourth consecutive month of growth for the industry. However, as Naamsa points out, this came off a low base considering where the market was a year ago, dealing with disruptions caused by unrest in KwaZulu-Natal, a cyber-attack on Transnet operations and the adjusted COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown restrictions.

Still, July 2022’s total was up slightly on the previous month’s tally, which is certainly encouraging. Overall, out of the 43 593 vehicles registered, an estimated 83.6% represented dealer sales, with 10.4% coming courtesy of the rental industry. The new passenger-car market finished on 31 455 units, with the aforementioned rental channel accounting for 13.2% of these sales.

However, domestic sales of new light-commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini-buses fell 6.9% to 9 547 units. Exports, meanwhile, jumped 177.7% year on year to 31 242 units, pushing the year-to-date figure into positive territory for the first time in 2022 (2.9% ahead of the corresponding period in 2021).

WesBank echoed Naamsa’s heed to view the latest market figures with July 2021’s KZN unrest and COVID-19 lockdown restrictions firmly in mind, describing year-on-year comparisons as “skewed”.

“It would be easy to get over-excited about July sales when looking just at the numbers. However, the context of July last year is critical to appreciating the slow and steady growth being experienced in the market,” said Lebogang Gaoaketse, head of marketing and communications at WesBank.

New vehicle sales summary for July 2022

Aggregate new-vehicle sales of 43 593 units increased by 30.9% (10 281 units) compared to July 2021.
New passenger-vehicle sales of 31 455 units increased by 50.2% (10 517 units) compared to July 2021.
New light-commercial vehicle sales of 9 547 units decreased by 6.9% (-710 units) compared to July 2021.
Export sales of 31 242 units increased by 177.7% (19 990 units) compared to July 2021.

10 best-selling car brands in South Africa for July 2022

1. Toyota – 7 110 units

2. Volkswagen Group – 6 204 units

3. Suzuki – 4 734 units

4. Hyundai – 2 965 units

5. Nissan – 2 625 units

6. Renault – 2 552 units

7. Ford – 2 473 units

8. Kia – 2 087 units

9. Isuzu – 1 951 units

10. BMW Group – 1 512 units

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New vehicle sales in South Africa: July 2022

South Africa’s new-vehicle sales for July 2022 reflected what appears to be a healthy year-on-year increase, though off a low base...
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These were the 50 top-selling vehicles in South Africa in July 2022

SA’S 50 TOP SELLING VEHICLES: JULY 2022

1. Toyota Urban Cruiser - 1 854
2. Ford Ranger - 1 838
3. Volkswagen Polo Vivo - 1 820
4. Isuzu D-Max - 1 602
5. Suzuki Swift - 1 521
6. Toyota Starlet - 1 264
7. Nissan NP200 - 1 213
8. Volkswagen Polo - 1 166
9. Renault Kiger - 1 099
10. Toyota Hilux - 1 012
11. Volkswagen T-Cross - 1 007
12. Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up - 847
13. Renault Kwid - 836
14. Hyundai Venue - 702
15. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro - 689
16. Suzuki Vitara Brezza - 636
17. Haval Jolion - 622
18. Hyundai Atos - 615
19. Kia Picanto - 601
20. Kia Sonet - 578
21. Ford EcoSport - 563
21. Suzuki S-Presso - 563
23. Nissan Navara - 561
24. Volkswagen Taigo - 528
25. Suzuki Baleno - 466
26. Toyota Agya - 455
27. Renault Triber - 432
28. Suzuki Dzire - 426
29. Suzuki Celerio - 390
30. Nissan Almera - 382
31. Chery Tiggo 7 Pro - 372
32. GWM Steed - 365
33. Suzuki Jimny - 317
34. Nissan Magnite - 313
35. Toyota Corolla Quest - 306
36. Hyundai i20 - 299
37. Volkswagen Tiguan - 296
38. GWM P-Series - 279
39. Toyota Rumion - 276
40. Mahindra XUV300 - 273
41. Suzuki Ertiga - 257
42. Toyota Land Cruiser PU - 252
43. Hyundai Grand i10 - 242
44. Haval H6 - 229
45. Hyundai Creta - 228
46. Hyundai H100 Bakkie - 216
47. Opel Crossland - 207
48. Chery Tiggo 8 Pro - 201
49. Opel Corsa - 200
50. Volkswagen T-Roc - 196

 
Toyota tops sales charts once again after strong July

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Toyota tops sales charts once again after strong July

It seems that the new car market is back at its equilibrium after Toyota South Africa topped the sales charts of July once again with a market share of 16,3%. Additionally, the new passenger car market has improved by 50,2% from the year before.
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10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa: July 2022

Export winners in July 2022

Ford exported 6 587 units of its Ranger in July, far ahead of the Nissan Navara (479 units) and Isuzu D-Max (421 units). Toyota’s Hilux export figure, meanwhile, was a mere three units, though is expected to ramp up considerably over the next two or three months. As is often the case, the Nissan NP200 (81) made up the numbers here.

10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa for July 2022

1. Ford Ranger – 1 838 units

2. Isuzu D-Max – 1 602 units

3. Nissan NP200 – 1 213 units

4. Toyota Hilux – 1 012 units

5. Mahindra Pik Up – 847 units

6. Nissan Navara – 561 units

7. GWM Steed – 365 units

8. GWM P-Series – 279 units

9. Toyota Land Cruiser 79 – 252 units

10. Volkswagen Amarok – 115 units

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10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa: July 2022

The Toyota Hilux still finds itself outside the top three on the list of South Africa’s best-selling bakkies for July 2022. Let's take a look.
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Suzuki Breaks Another Record

Suzuki Auto continues to break records as it nears the 5 000-unit-a-month sales mark.

As reported by Suzuki Auto South Africa, after Toyota and Volkswagen, the Japanese manufacturer of small, fuel-efficient cars sold 4,734 units in July, breaking its own sales record and moving into third place. It also set a new record for passenger vehicle market share of 14.87 percent.

A record 3,460 vehicles were sold by Suzuki’s 84 dealerships, making it the first time in the last three months that the company has set new sales records.

Additionally, the Suzuki fleet and government sales team surpassed all expectations in July, delivering 1,274 Suzuki cars, SUVs, and Super Carry bakkies to fleet customers, setting a new record in the process.

Henno Havenga, Suzuki Auto’s Manager of Dealer Sales, says, “The demand for the Suzuki brand has never been this high.”

“The demand for our vehicles is growing every day as word spreads about our vehicles’ durability and fuel efficiency. At the same time, we have tweaked our product offering, adding more value to existing models – such as with the Ertiga – and adding more affordable versions of popular models, such as the Jimny GL manual and auto models.”

In July,

  • The Suzuki Swift welcomed 1,521 new buyers, making it the best-selling vehicle in the company’s history.
  • The new Baleno – 466 units
  • Vitara Brezza – 636 units
  • Jimny – 326 units
  • Upgraded Ertiga – 257 units
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Suzuki Breaks Another Record

Suzuki Auto continues to break records as it nears the 5 000-unit-a-month sales mark.
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Who is on top of the sales charts in July 2022 – a detailed look

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Who is on top of the sales charts in July 2022 - a detailed look

It was Toyota who held the top spot of total vehicle sales in July 2022 with a tally of 7 110 units sold while the rest of the new car market reflects an upward trajectory in comparison to the same time last year.
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10 vehicles quietly killed off in South Africa in 2022 so far

Over the first half of 2022, various automakers quietly discontinued vehicles in South Africa. Let’s take a closer look at the dearly departed, some of which you may not have noticed are no longer available new…

When a given vehicle is discontinued in South Africa, its manufacturer understandably seldom makes a song and dance of it, instead preferring to let the nameplate quietly slip from the market’s memory. But we’ve been keeping tabs on the local automotive landscape’s comings and goings, allowing us to compile the list of dearly departed you see below.

Of course, we should point out we’ve concentrated on instances of entire model ranges being scrapped, choosing to ignore (for now, anyway) single derivatives that have been removed from their respective line-ups. Let’s take a closer look, in alphabetical order.

1. Datsun Go and Go+
2. Ford Fiesta
3. Ford Figo
4. Nissan 370Z
5. Nissan NP300
6. Peugeot 108
7. Renault Sandero
8. Toyota Avanza
9. Toyota Land Cruiser 78
10. Toyota Rush

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10 vehicles quietly killed off in South Africa in 2022 so far

In the first half of 2022, various automakers quietly discontinued vehicles in South Africa. Let’s take a closer look at the dearly departed…
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