The SA Vehicle Industry Thread

Corolla Cross jumps Ranger! SA’s best-selling cars in June 2023

Against all odds, South Africa’s new-vehicle sales grew a considerable 14% year on year in June 2023. Here’s a look at the country’s best-selling cars, most popular brands and more…

In June 2023, South Africa’s new-vehicle industry registered unexpectedly robust year-on-year growth of 14.0% to finish on 46 810 units. This performance furthermore represented a month-on-month improvement of 8.7% (compared with May 2023’s industry tally of 43 060 units) and marked the 2nd consecutive month of year-on-year growth.

Naamsa described the figures as “encouraging” given the “multiplicity of negative considerations that still outweigh the positive”. Out of the total reported industry sales of 46 810 vehicles, an estimated 39 086 units (or 83.5%) were sales through the dealer channel, while 10.0% represented sales to the rental industry, 3.5% to government and 3.0% to industry corporate fleets.

As was the case in the preceding month, the light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segment seemed to do much of work, with sales in this part of the market increasing a whopping 57.1% year on year to 13 945 units. Of course, it’s worth bearing in mind the corresponding month in 2022 was still plagued by the effects of the devastating KwaZulu-Natal floods, which halted production of various popular Toyota vehicles in Prospecton.

According to Naamsa, the June 2023 new passenger-vehicle segment held steady, with its effort of 29 795 units representing a marginal gain of 0.8% compared to June 2022. The rental industry again provided useful support to this part of the market, accounting for a considerable 13.4% of sales.

New vehicle sales summary for June 2023

- Aggregate new-vehicle sales of 46 810 units increased by 14.0% (5 758 units) compared to June 2022.
- New passenger-vehicle sales of 29 795 units increased by 0.8% (251 units) compared to June 2022.
- New light-commercial vehicle sales of 13 945 units increased by 57.1% (5 070 units) compared to June 2022.
- Export sales of 27 296 units decreased by 12.6% (3 920 units) compared to June 2022.

10 best-selling automakers in South Africa in June 2023

1. Toyota – 13 016 units

2. Volkswagen Group – 5 578 units

3. Suzuki – 4 335 units

4. Hyundai – 2 645 units

5. Ford – 2 514 units

6. Nissan – 2 380 units

7. Isuzu – 2 365 units

8. Renault – 1 836 units

9. Haval – 1 749 units

10. Kia – 1 507 units

10 best-selling vehicles in South Africa in June 2023


1. Toyota Hilux – 3 792 units

2. Toyota Corolla Cross – 2 115 units

3. Ford Ranger – 2 099 units

4. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 1 967 units

5. Isuzu D-Max – 1 953 units

6. Suzuki Swift – 1 685 units

7. Toyota Fortuner – 1 639 units

8. Toyota Starlet – 1 415 units

9. Toyota Hi-Ace – 1 413 units

10. Nissan NP200 – 1 108 units

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Corolla Cross jumps Ranger! SA’s best-selling cars in June 2023

SA's new-vehicle sales grew 14% year on year in June 2023. Here’s a look at the country’s best-selling cars, most popular brands and more…
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Bumper month for bakkie sales in SA: these were the best and worst sellers in June 2023

The South African new vehicle market is known for defying the odds, and last month it did exactly that and then some.

While the overall market grew by 14% versus the same month last year, the bakkie sector surged ahead with a year-on-year growth of 57.1%, according to figures released by The Automotive Business Council (Naamsa).

Granted, a shortage of Toyota Hiluxes this time last year, following the Prospecton factory flood, does skew the picture somewhat, although that only knocked the segment back by 20% at the time.

With new volume models like the Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max finding their groove, the bakkie market is looking surprisingly buoyant at the moment.

Although the Hilux still dominated proceedings in June, with 3 792 units finding homes, the Ranger put on an impressive and consistent performance nonetheless, coming second in the bakkie rankings with a volume of 2 099.

The Isuzu D-Max trailed with 1 953 sales, ahead of the Nissan NP200 (1 108) and Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up (662).

Bakkie Sales Ranking: June 2023

1. Toyota Hilux - 3 792
2. Ford Ranger - 2 099
3. Isuzu D-Max - 1 953
4. Nissan NP200 - 1 108
5. Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up - 662
6. GWM P-Series - 430
7. Nissan Navara - 417
8. Toyota Land Cruiser PU - 342
9. Volkswagen Amarok - 273
10. Hyundai H100 Bakkie - 172
11. Suzuki Super Carry - 109
12. GWM Steed - 99
13. Jeep Gladiator - 83
14. Mitsubishi Triton - 69
15. Kia K2700 - 68
16. JAC T-Series - 59
17. Peugeot Landtrek - 59
18. Mahindra Bolero - 34
19. JAC X-Series - 27
20. Kia K2500 - 27
21. Volkswagen Transporter PU - 13
22. Mazda BT-50 - 5

 
South Africa’s 15 best-selling passenger vehicles in H1 2023

The first half of 2023 has come and gone! Let’s take a look at year-to-date sales figures and identify the big winners on South Africa’s new passenger-vehicle market…

In the first half of 2023, South Africa’s new passenger-vehicle market saw year-on-year growth of 4.8%, despite facing a number of headwinds. Out of an industry total of 265 824 units, as many as 173 493 new passenger vehicles were registered locally in H1 2023 (this, though, represents a 1.3% decline compared to the same period in 2022). So, which models were the top performers?

Well, we’ve painstakingly sorted through the year-to-date sales figures and identified South Africa’s 15 best-selling passenger vehicles in H1 2023. For the record, Toyota boasts 4 models in the top 15 (and 3 in the top 5), while Volkswagen took 3 spots, with Suzuki and Renault grabbing 2 apiece. As many as 5 models on the list were locally produced, while 7 were manufactured in India. Let’s take a closer look at the statistics…

South Africa’s best-selling passenger vehicles in H1 2023

1. Toyota Corolla Cross – 10 604 units

2. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 9 936 units

3. Toyota Starlet – 8 355 units

4. Suzuki Swift – 8 193 units

5. Toyota Fortuner – 5 995 units

6. Volkswagen Polo (hatch) – 5 650 units

7. Hyundai Grand i10 – 4 963 units

8. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – 4 954 units

9. Haval Jolion – 4 785 units

10. Volkswagen T-Cross – 4 149 units

11. Renault Kiger – 4 053 units

12. Nissan Magnite – 3 890 units

13. Suzuki Baleno – 3 449 units

14. Toyota Corolla Quest – 3 152 units

15. Renault Triber – 3 034 units

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South Africa's 15 best-selling passenger vehicles in H1 2023

The first half of 2023 has come and gone! Let's identify the best-selling passenger vehicles in South Africa year to date…
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SA’s best- and worst-selling bakkies in H1 2023

Is the Hilux still the sales king after the first half of 2023 or has the Ranger caught up? And what about SA’s worst-selling bakkies? A look at the H1 2023 winners and losers…

In the opening half of 2023, South Africa’s light-commercial segment – which includes bakkies, mini-buses and vans – grew 20.3% year on year to 76 519 units. So, how have things panned out for individual contenders in the bakkie segment?

Well, we’ve tallied up the sales figures for the first half of 2023, allowing us to identify South Africa’s best-selling bakkies, year to date (be sure to check out SA’s top-selling passenger vehicles, too). Of course, we’ll take a look at the bakkies that failed to crack the top 10, too. Right, let’s dive in…

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies in H1 2023

1. Toyota Hilux – 18 801 units

2. Ford Ranger – 11 726 units

3. Isuzu D-Max – 10 000 units

4. Nissan NP200 – 6 757 units

5. Mahindra Pik Up – 4 478 units

6. Nissan Navara – 2 360 units

7. Toyota Land Cruiser 79 – 2 349 units

8. GWM P-Series – 2 084 units

9. Volkswagen Amarok – 1 452 units

10. GWM Steed – 586 units

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SA's best- and worst-selling bakkies in H1 2023

Is the Hilux still the sales king after the 1st half of 2023? And what about SA's worst-selling bakkies? A closer look at H1 2023 figures…
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South Africa’s 10 best selling SUVs in the first half of 2023

SUVs continue to gain popularity in South Africa as traditional hatchbacks and sedans take a back seat.

Consider that in 2021 SUVs and crossovers overtook five-door hatchbacks to become the country’s most popular passenger vehicle type, and they cemented that lead in 2022, growing their share by a further 5.6% to account for just over half of all passenger vehicle sales.

But which are the most popular SUV models in Mzansi?

We stitched together the Naamsa numbers for the first half of 2023 and the Toyota Corolla Cross emerged as the top seller by a huge margin with a total volume of 10 604 units, which equates to about 1 767 per month.

Runner up was the recently-refreshed Toyota Fortuner with its volume of 5 995, or 999 per month, while the final podium spot was a Chinese contender in the form of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, at 4 954.

 
Insight: South Africans still love hatchbacks if they’re cheap, but not too cheap

It wasn’t too long ago that hatchbacks were the most popular vehicle body type in South Africa, but then the bigger and badder SUV took over and the rest was history..

These high-riders first surpassed the hatches in 2021, and grew their share even further in 2022, taking 50.9% of the market.

Even so, the humble hatchback is still a significant player, currently accounting for over 35% of sales in SA, but some interesting trends are emerging.

Looking at the sales figures from the first half of 2023, the top three sellers are all budget-oriented hatchbacks, while the more traditional and increasingly premium B-segment hatches are taking a back seat.

According to the monthly Naamsa numbers that we stringed together, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo was the top selling hatchback between January and June this year, with 9 936 sales equating to a volume of 1 656 per month.

Top-Selling Hatchbacks: Jan-Jun 2023

1. VW Polo Vivo - 9 936 (1 656 per month)
2. Toyota Starlet - 8 355 (1 393)
3. Suzuki Swift - 8 193 (1 366)
4. VW Polo - 5 650 (942)
5. Hyundai Grand i10 - 4 963 (827)
6. Suzuki Baleno - 3 449 (575)
7. Renault Kwid - 3 004 (501)
8. Hyundai i20 - 2 515 (419)
9. Kia Picanto - 2 604 (434)
10. Suzuki S-Presso - 2 488 (415)
11. Toyota Agya - 1 249 (208)
12. Kia Rio - 1 053 (176)

 
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