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Naamsa: September 2019 - sales and exports see modest decline

The latest report from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) has noted a continued slide in the performance of the overall new vehicle market in September 2019.

On the flipside, the volume passenger car segment reflected an unexpected but welcome uptick, largely supported by strong sales to the car rental industry during the month.

Naamsa confirmed that aggregate domestic sales at 49 191 units reflected a decline of 439 units or 0,9 percent from the 49 630 vehicles sold in September last year. Monthly export sales registered a modest decline compared to the high base level of the corresponding month last year, but the upward momentum remains strong.

Overall, out of the total reported industry sales of 49 191 vehicles, an estimated 37 707 units or 76,7 percent represented dealer sales, an estimated 12,6 18,9 percent represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 3,1 percent to industry corporate fleets, and 1,3 percent to government.

The September 2019 new passenger car sales showed a welcome increase, albeit modest, by 358 cars or 1,1 percent to 33 139 units compared to the 32 781 new carrs sold in September last year. The car rental industry continued to support domestic volumes, accounting for a substantial 27,3 percent, or more than one out of every four new cars sold in September 2019.

Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini-buses at 13 473 units during September 2019 had recorded a decline of 894 units or 6,2 percent from the 14 367 units sold during the corresponding month last year.

Sales in the medium and heavy truck segments reflected a mixed performance and at 790 units and 1 789 units, respectively, showed an increase of 97 vehicles, or an improvement of 14,0 percent, in the case of medium commercial vehicles. Sales of heavy trucks and buses registered 1 789 units, the exact same number of vehicles were sold during the corresponding month last year

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South Africa's 10 best-selling bakkies of September 2019

The sales figures for September 2019 are in ... and the big news from our list of South Africa’s best-selling bakkies is that the Ford Ranger has regained its previously held top-two position. The Volkswagen Amarok, meanwhile, has dropped a spot.

According to Naamsa, September 2019's new vehicle industry sales came in at 49 191 units, representing a decline of 0,9 percent compared to September 2018. The light commercial segment (13 473 units), meanwhile, showed a small decline of 1,1 percent compared with the corresponding month in 2018. So, what exactly happened in terms of bakkie sales in the ninth month of 2019?

Well, the Toyota Hilux remained at the very top of the table, with the Ford Ranger besting the Nissan NP200 with 71 units to regain second place. For the record, after the first nine months of the year, the Hilux finds itself a full 11 271 units ahead of its Blue Oval rival. Also read: SA’s 10 best-selling bakkies in the first half of 2019

Meanwhile, the Isuzu D-Max – having late in 2018 switched from the KB badge – held steady in fourth (its final figure comprised 1 197 units of the D-Max and seven units of the KB). The Nissan NP300/Hardbody remained in the fifth spot, although sales went down by 195 units.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of September 2019:

1. Toyota Hilux – 3 410

2. Ford Ranger – 2 321

3. Nissan NP200 – 2 250

4. Isuzu KB/D-Max – 1204

5. Nissan NP300/Hardbody – 605

6. Mahindra Pik-Up – 262

7. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up – 247

8. GWM Steed – 170

9. Volkswagen Amarok – 163

10. Nissan Navara – 80

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New Car Sales in SA: September 2019

New car sales in South Africa continued to decline in September 2019 but the impact was buoyed by strong sales in the rental channel, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA).

The downward sales trend continued during the month of September 2019 but aggregate new car sales results reflected some positivity with a modest decline of only 0.9%, largely due to strong sales to the rental industry during the period. Every 1 in 4 passenger cars sold during the month was for the rental channel, accounting for 27.3% of local volume. September 2019 was the largest volume month of the year so far and the second best-performing month year-on-year after the 0.7% increase recorded in April 2019.

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New Car Sales in SA: September 2019

New car sales in South Africa continued to decline in September 2019 but the impact was buoyed by strong sales in the rental channel, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA). The downward sales trend continued during the month of September...
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South Africa's 10 best-selling passenger cars of September 2019

According to Naamsa, South Africa's September 2019's new vehicle sales topped at 49 191 units, representing a decline of 0,9 percent, year on year. Here’s a breakdown of passenger vehicle sales for the ninth month of 2019:

As ever, it’s interesting to take a closer look at what’s going on in terms of individual model sales. Having examined the figures and noted the 10 best-selling bakkies for the month, it’s time to do the same with the passenger vehicle market (and observe the worst-selling models).

South Africa’s 10 best-selling passenger cars of September 2019:

1. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 2 540
2. Volkswagen Polo hatchback – 2 326
3. Toyota Corolla Quest – 1 353
4. Ford Figo – 1 128
5. Renault Kwid – 956
6. Toyota Yaris - 925
7. Toyota Fortuner – 918
8. Volkswagen T-Cross - 810
9. Kia Picanto – 775
10. Renault Sandero – 721

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SA vehicle sales | September sees surprise uptick in new vehicle sales

The sales statistics for September 2019 are in and there's been a slight increase in numbers for a few segments.

Recent monthly sales figures this year has seen a decline on year-on figures, however, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) said that the slide in the performance of the overall new vehicle market continued into September 2019, but that the volume passenger car segment reflected an unexpected but welcome uptick, largely supported by strong sales to the car rental industry.

Naamsa confirmed that the aggregate domestic new vehicle sales, at 49 191 units, reflected a decline of 439 units or 0.9 % from the 49 630 new vehicles sold in September last year. Monthly export sales had registered a modest decline compared to the high base level of the corresponding month last year but the upward momentum remains strong.

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SA's 13 worst-selling passenger cars (under R500k) of September 2019

The monthly Naamsa stats generally make for rather interesting reading. But, naturally, we tend to focus on the best-performing vehicles in terms of sales. Indeed, we’ve already reported the 10 best-selling passenger vehicles of August 2019, as well as listed the 10 best-selling bakkies in our market for the same period. But now we’ve decided to take a look at the worst-selling passenger car models on our shores.

Of course, we must point out that some automakers (such as Mercedes-Benz) disclose only aggregate sales statistics. Also, take note that – in order to make this list more relevant – we’ve excluded vehicle ranges that start at more than R500 000. Otherwise, this table would be dominated by luxury manufacturers such as Bentley, Ferrari and Maserati, whose high-priced vehicles traditionally sell in tiny numbers.

SA's 13 worst-selling passenger cars (under R500k) of August 2019

Subaru Impreza – 0
Toyota Prius – 0
Alfa Romeo Giulietta – 1
Abarth 595 – 1
Fiat 500X – 2
Opel Adam - 2
Suzuki Grand Vitara – 2
Mini Convertible – 3
Mahindra TUV300 – 4
Mini Clubman - 5
Honda Brio – 5
Mahindra Thar – 6
Landwind X5 – 6

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SA's 13 worst-selling passenger cars (under R500k) of September 2019 - CAR Magazine

The monthly Naamsa stats generally make for rather interesting reading. But, naturally, we tend to focus on the best-performing vehicles in terms of sales. Indeed, […]
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Interesting to see how the Ford Figo has picked up sales , while the Ford EcoSport has dropped sales the last few months. Probably the value proposition.
 
we’ve excluded vehicle ranges that start at more than R500 000. Otherwise, this table would be dominated by luxury manufacturers such as Bentley, Ferrari and Maserati, whose high-priced vehicles traditionally sell in tiny numbers.
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Yes, because starting prices for Bentley, Ferrari and Maserati vehicles are R500 001 :)

You can spec a Prius for well over that amount so I rate it should be adjusted upwards a bit
 
South Africa's 50 top selling vehicles: September 2019

Despite the presence of a few green shoots, South Africa’s new vehicle market is still in the midst of a dry spell, and September’s sales figures did little to uplift industry sentiments.

According to Naamsa, the month saw 49 630 new vehicles being sold, which was 0.9 percent less than the same month last year, despite an uptick in passenger car sales due to rental fleets being replenished. In fact, more than a quarter of all new passenger cars sold in September went to the rental industry.

Year-on-year, the passenger cars saw a sales increase of 1.1 percent, while commercial vehicle sales declined by 6.2 percent, versus September last year. Medium commercial vehicle sales, meanwhile, were up 14 percent year-on-year, while the heavies remained flat.

South African vehicle exports, at 35 657 units, were down three percent, but this comes on the back of a strong year so far, with the first nine months of 2019 up 18.8 percent on the corresponding period last year.

According to Naamsa, private buyers and businesses are likely to continue delaying the purchases of bigger items like vehicles until there was greater economic stability all around.

50 TOP SELLING VEHICLES: SEPTEMBER 2019

1 Toyota Hilux 3410
2 Volkswagen Polo Vivo 2540
3 Volkswagen Polo 2326
4 Ford Ranger 2321
5 Nissan NP200 2250
6 Toyota Hi-Ace 1482
7 Toyota Corolla Quest 1353
8 Isuzu D-Max 1197
9 Ford Figo 1128
10 Renault Kwid 956
11 Toyota Yaris 925
12 Toyota Fortuner 918
13 Volkswagen T-Cross 810
14 Kia Picanto 775
15 Nissan Sandero 721
16 Hyundai Grand i10 710
17 Ford EcoSport 693
18 Datsun Go 642
19 Volkswagen Tiguan 632
20 Toyota Rav4 608
21 Nissan NP300 Hardbody 605
22 Toyota Etios 602
23 Hyundai i20 595
24 Suzuki Swift 579
25 Toyota Avanza 574
26 Volkswagen Polo Sedan 546
27 Renault Clio 536
28 Toyota Corolla 492
29 Hyundai Tucson 440
30 Hyundai Creta 346
31 Mazda CX-3 334
32 Mazda CX-5 330
33 Nissan X-Trail 309
34 BMW 3 Series 307
35 Nissan Almera 295
36 Kia Rio 290
37 Kia Sportage 290
38 Renault Duster 287
39 Nissan Qashqai 285
40 BMW X3 284
41 Volkswagen Golf 280
42 Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up 262
43 Toyota Land Cruiser PU 247
44 Hyundai H100 Bakkie 223
45 Mahindra KUV 214
46 Mazda2 207
47 Ford Everest 199
48 Suzuki Vitara 199
49 Ford Fiesta 181
50 Hyundai Accent 180

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South Africa's 50 top selling vehicles: September 2019

While rental car replenishment perked up car sales, the overall vehicle market is still in the midst of a dry spell.
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The sub-R200K club is getting smaller. Next quarter the VW Polo Vivo will likely leave this club - cheapest R195 300 currently. I see the cheapest Renault Sandero Stepway is R203 900 now.
 
Volkswagen Group SA claims ‘significant gains’ in local market share

Volkswagen Group South Africa says it registered “a strong performance” in the country’s passenger vehicle market from January to September 2019, climbing to a market share of 23,2 percent.

The group says “key model introductions” such as the new Audi A1 Sportback, new Audi Q3, new Volkswagen T-Cross and a handful of special-edition Amarok variants helped it record a “strong performance” in the first nine months of the year, with sales of 64 658 vehicles.

From January to September 2019, the Volkswagen brand sold 52 382 units and achieved a market share of 20,2 percent in the passenger vehicle segment, a year-on-year increase of 0,6 percent.

Meanwhile, Audi’s market share rose to 17,8 percent, a year-on-year improvement of 1,2 percent. From January to September 2019, Audi sold 6 145 units to SA customers.

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Will Peugeot South Africa Turn the Corner

In South Africa, French car brands have been criticised for exorbitant servicing/repair costs, parts shortages, poor resale values (and other problems) for a long time. Peugeot SA's reputation is not great, but extensive work has been done behind the scenes and business appears to be on the up. Can the firm replicate its brand's European success?

Peugeot SA has been in the doldrums, which is an unfair indictment of the brand's contemporary products; when we've tested Peugeots we've found them to be competent and competitive, yet the brand's sales numbers have been dismal. It seems that no matter how good modern Peugeot models are, prospective customers have opted for other brands' wares purely because of misgivings about the French brand's after-sales support.

Peugeot South Africa's repair strategy

With its reputation in tatters, Peugeot SA faces a monumental task to overturn decades' worth of poor perception and right the wrongs of the past, but the local firm has undergone an overhaul of its top management and dealership network. At the top is flamboyant and passionate Frenchman Xavier Gobille. Known for his valiant efforts in turning beleaguered Renault South Africa around in the late 2000s. He also had stints at Jaguar Land Rover SA and Nissan SA. He's also a petrolhead and genuinely loves cars and driving, having competed professionally as a racing driver.

Gobille's reputation is excellent and he is known for his Midas touch. He's also selected a team with a proven track record to make the "rebirth" or "recovery" happen. The changes to the brand's operations are extensive and its entire dealership network has been redefined. The company's structure has changed too; VT Holdings, which used to own a 51% stake in Peugeot SA, has moved out of the picture. In terms of dealership footprint, there are around 25 Peugeot dealers, with 5 more planned by the end of 2019. The eventual goal is to have 80 dealers, which is a deeply impressive claim. These dealers won't just be selling Peugeot though, as Citroen will be making a comeback. Gobille says dealerships will retail 4 brands, which we assume are Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Opel, which leaves questions about which company will distribute the latter going forward.

Peugeot SA's efforts to beef up after-sales support and customer care interests us the most, however. Offering a short warranty just won't cut it anymore, because customers are drawn to value-added services. Peugeot Pride is the brand's fresh offering and comes standard with all new cars. There's a 5-year/100 000 km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km service plan – Peugeot claims all the customer will pay for is fuel and tyres. There's also roadside assistance, a 24-hour customer contact centre, a licence renewal reminder and service/warranty plan expiry notifications. Peugeot further asserts that you'll get a courtesy car if your vehicle is in for repairs for longer than 2 days and that parts will be competitively priced.

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Will Peugeot South Africa Turn the Corner?

In South Africa, French car brands have been criticised for exorbitant servicing/repair costs, parts shortages, poor resale values (and other problems) for a long time. Peugeot SA's reputation is not great, but extensive work has been done behind the scenes and business appears to be on the up...
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Will Peugeot South Africa Turn the Corner

In South Africa, French car brands have been criticised for exorbitant servicing/repair costs, parts shortages, poor resale values (and other problems) for a long time. Peugeot SA's reputation is not great, but extensive work has been done behind the scenes and business appears to be on the up. Can the firm replicate its brand's European success?

Peugeot SA has been in the doldrums, which is an unfair indictment of the brand's contemporary products; when we've tested Peugeots we've found them to be competent and competitive, yet the brand's sales numbers have been dismal. It seems that no matter how good modern Peugeot models are, prospective customers have opted for other brands' wares purely because of misgivings about the French brand's after-sales support.

Peugeot South Africa's repair strategy

With its reputation in tatters, Peugeot SA faces a monumental task to overturn decades' worth of poor perception and right the wrongs of the past, but the local firm has undergone an overhaul of its top management and dealership network. At the top is flamboyant and passionate Frenchman Xavier Gobille. Known for his valiant efforts in turning beleaguered Renault South Africa around in the late 2000s. He also had stints at Jaguar Land Rover SA and Nissan SA. He's also a petrolhead and genuinely loves cars and driving, having competed professionally as a racing driver.

Gobille's reputation is excellent and he is known for his Midas touch. He's also selected a team with a proven track record to make the "rebirth" or "recovery" happen. The changes to the brand's operations are extensive and its entire dealership network has been redefined. The company's structure has changed too; VT Holdings, which used to own a 51% stake in Peugeot SA, has moved out of the picture. In terms of dealership footprint, there are around 25 Peugeot dealers, with 5 more planned by the end of 2019. The eventual goal is to have 80 dealers, which is a deeply impressive claim. These dealers won't just be selling Peugeot though, as Citroen will be making a comeback. Gobille says dealerships will retail 4 brands, which we assume are Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Opel, which leaves questions about which company will distribute the latter going forward.

Peugeot SA's efforts to beef up after-sales support and customer care interests us the most, however. Offering a short warranty just won't cut it anymore, because customers are drawn to value-added services. Peugeot Pride is the brand's fresh offering and comes standard with all new cars. There's a 5-year/100 000 km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km service plan – Peugeot claims all the customer will pay for is fuel and tyres. There's also roadside assistance, a 24-hour customer contact centre, a licence renewal reminder and service/warranty plan expiry notifications. Peugeot further asserts that you'll get a courtesy car if your vehicle is in for repairs for longer than 2 days and that parts will be competitively priced.

www.cars.co.za

Will Peugeot South Africa Turn the Corner?

In South Africa, French car brands have been criticised for exorbitant servicing/repair costs, parts shortages, poor resale values (and other problems) for a long time. Peugeot SA's reputation is not great, but extensive work has been done behind the scenes and business appears to be on the up...
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I call BS to "only pay for tyres and fuel". They call it a service plan, so they're definitely not going to pay for wear and tear items like brakes, clutch, wiper blades etc. The maintenance plan of 2012 Peugeot did, but that was what got Peugeot SA into financial difficulty when exchange rates plummeted and they bled bringing in Euro priced parts!
 
"9/10 Peugeot owners would recommend" - that is nice - but not sure the peugeot owners I know are the ones I would take advice from.

Also, the resident peugeot guy here is that crazy 'Antijap' guy. Not a good ambassador for considered reason.

Good luck to them - but that is a lot of perception to overcome - especially when it is their own dealers offering the worst trade ins/ buy backs. Renault dealt with their problems 15 years ago and it is showing now. What was this lot doing?
 
Subaru SA rolls out extended maintenance plan (for ‘limited time only’)

Subaru Southern Africa has launched an extended five-year/120 000 km maintenance plan that will be available for new vehicles for a “limited time only”.

The Japanese firm’s wares generally ship standard with a three-year/75 000 km maintenance plan, but the automaker’s local arm has opted to extend this arrangement at no cost to the buyer.

"Maintenance Plans afford our customers additional peace of mind and confidence in owning a new Subaru,” said Subaru SA marketing lead, Nteo Nkoli.

“We’re constantly assessing how we can further our customer’s ‘Confidence in Motion’ and this is yet another way we can do that.”

The maintenance plan covers all routine servicing as well as maintenance and mechanical repairs required as a result of “normal wear and tear”. In addition to the five-year/120 000 km maintenance plan, all new Subaru models sold features a warranty spanning five years or 150 000 km.

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Subaru Southern Africa has launched an extended five-year/120 000 km maintenance plan that will be available for new vehicles for a “limited time only”. The […]
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