The SA Vehicle Industry Thread

SA’s 10 top selling rental vehicles


If you run a car company, making friends in the rental industry can be a good way to beef up your volumes. In fact, in most months, sales to rental companies make up between 10 and 15 percent of total vehicle sales.

But which vehicles do rental companies buy the most of?

Our list below, compiled with data sent to us by Lightstone Auto, shows the top sellers of 2016 and there are a few interesting trends at play. But first, let’s see how they rank.

1. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 8606


2. Ford Fiesta – 5085


3. Toyota Corolla Quest – 4763


4. Volkswagen Polo – 4686


5. Toyota Etios – 3726


6. Chevrolet Spark – 2408


7. Renault Sandero – 2139


8. Kia Picanto – 1741


9. Ford Figo – 1657


10. Mercedes-Benz C-Class – 1586


Spark, Quest and Fiesta reliant on rental volumes

The Ford Fiesta, in second place, is heavily reliant on rental sales, which accounted for 41.6 percent of last year’s total volume of 12 204 units. The Volkswagen Polo Vivo, which is the top selling passenger car overall and in terms of rental sales, is a bit less dependent with 29.8 percent of the 28 830 total having been snapped up by rental companies.

The most reliant on the rental industry, however, is Chevrolet’s Spark – with 54.9 percent of its total 2016 sales volume ending up as hire cars. Toyota’s Quest followed at 48 percent, with the remainder, we could only imagine, scooped up by Uber drivers.

And these were the best of the rental rest in 2016:

Hyundai i20 – 1562 units

Toyota Hilux – 1244

Renault Clio – 1197

Toyota Fortuner – 1030

Toyota Rav4 – 999

BMW 3-Series – 937

Hyundai Accent – 892

Toyota Avanza – 888

Kia Rio – 862

Hyundai i10 – 855

Ford Ranger – 828

Hyundai Tucson – 799

Ford EcoSport – 763

Datsun Go – 701

Nissan X-Trail – 701

Hyundai H1 – 687

Volkswagen Kombi – 658

Hyundai Grand i10 – 598

Nissan Almera – 584

Mercedes-Benz CLA – 545

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/special-features/sas-10-top-selling-rental-vehicles-7739893
 
10 Fastest-Selling Used Cars on Cars.co.za

We've analysed changes in the dealer listings of second-hand vehicles on Cars.co.za during January 2017 and, according to the information at our disposal, these are the 10 vehicles that positively "flew off dealership floors"...

We have approximately 65 000 cars for sale on our site at any given moment; some models are much sought after, but others less so. Which ones fall under the former category? We’ve looked at our data and produced a list of cars that spent the least amount of time in our used cars section. We removed outliers, such as seemingly overpriced cars and made sure a model sold at least 5 cars in the month to be worthy of its spot. We also excluded private sellers as it’s more difficult to determine whether a sale was made – or the advert has expired.

Without getting too hung up on the nitty gritty, here are the top 10 fastest-selling second-hand cars on Cars.co.za during January 2017.

1. Chevrolet Spark 1.2

The Chev Spark was highly sought after in January, taking an average of just 6 days to sell a car. The Spark featured as a budget car semi-finalist in this year’s Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, so its credentials stack up favourably. The average price of the Sparks sold last month was R110 292.


2. Ford Figo 1.4

The Ford Figo was a solid budget offering before the new model pushed the price a bit beyond the reach of many budget buyers. A Ford Figo listed on our site lasts on average 14 days before it gets snapped up. The average listed price for the Figos sold was R83 483.


3. Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4

According to new vehicle sales statistics, the Polo Vivo is often South Africa’s top-selling passenger car. The second-hand market wants them too. Average time listed: 18 days. Resale value looks to hold up reaonably well, with the average list price of R102 142.


4. Ford Fiesta 1.4


The theme of small hatchbacks continues as the funky Fiesta lists for 22 days on average. There were a lot of them sold in January as well, the 1.4 Ambiente model, in particular, sold 16 units alone. The average list price is high too, which suggests that it’s probably the newer models that found new homes, R159 250.


5. (Previous-generation) Renault Sandero Stepway 1.6

The old Sandero Stepway still appears to be a popular model. The new model is selling well too, but the average time it took for the previous-generation 1.6 derivative to sell was 24 days. The average list price was R88 980.


6. (Previous-generation) Hyundai i20 1.6

The i20 has become a very popular car on the local front. It appears to be quite reliable and Hyundai’s build quality has improved vastly over the last decade. Average time to sell: 26 days, and average listed price: R104 330.


7. Nissan NP200 1.6

The small business bakkies (also known as half-tonners, although their carrying capacities are usually much more than that) are popular used car buys; both Nissan and Chevrolet's products feature in this top 10. It takes around 26 days to sell an NP200, at an average list price of R102 664.


8. (Previous-generation) Chevrolet Corsa Utility 1.4

Just like in the new car sales figures, the Chevrolet and the Nissan shadow each other closely. Very similar bakkies built for small business owners. Interestingly, the Chevrolet appears to hold a bit more value on the second-hand market. Average time to sell: 37 days. Average list price: R118 178.


9. Audi A4 1.8T

The A4 probably sits above the likes of the 3 Series here as there are fewer listed A4s than 3 Series. It’s easier to sell as there’s less competition. Still, the A4 is a quality product and it’s easy to see why people seek them out on the second-hand market. Average time to sell: 54 days. Average list price: R137 457.


10. Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI

There are a lot of Polos listed on Cars.co.za, so competition for prospective buyers' attention is tough. Some can stay listed for a long time, but the Polo 1.2 (in particular) has an extremely high resale value. Average list prices for Polos sold in January 2017: R198 003. Average time to sell one is 73 days.

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/10-fastest-selling-used-cars-on-carscoza/43061/
 
At least Renault is getting some love in SA. I was surprised by the uptake of Sandero cos South Africans are so closed minded.

Not a single Opel on that list. The current gen Corsa is a good car but overpriced.

Suzuki isnt on the list either, very sad. They make awesome cars. They need to pimp their cars out to the rental companies & try to gain momentum.

Suzuki sells less cars than Honda & Mazda. Not a good sign.
 
skye.za said:
At least Renault is getting some love in SA. I was surprised by the uptake of Sandero cos South Africans are so closed minded.

Not a single Opel on that list. The current gen Corsa is a good car but overpriced.

Suzuki isnt on the list either, very sad. They make awesome cars. They need to pimp their cars out to the rental companies & try to gain momentum.

Suzuki sells less cars than Honda & Mazda. Not a good sign.
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True, no aircon, no CD player, at a cool R201800, not surprising that it's nowhere to be found.
 
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Jeez...it gone up a fair deal. Can clearly recall at launch the poverty spec model was around R175k & that was relatively keen value even though aircon was an option.
 
Well done Suzi Celery

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New Car Sales Summary: February 2017

After a positive start to 2017, things are holding station according to sales data from Naamsa. Take a look at February’s new car sales highlights.

After a marginal year-on-year gain in January 2017, February held station, reporting almost identical sales results to the same period in 2016. February 2017 totalled 48 133 compared with 48 144 in 2016. Exports showed an increase of 65 vehicles (0.2%) compared with last year. Naamsa expects exports to gather momentum in the medium term.

The new passenger car market actually fell by 4.4%, but was propped up by positive growth in the light, medium and heavy vehicle segments... 31 400 vehicles were sold in February 2017 compared with the 32 854 over the same period last year.

The overall outlook remains positive with an expected 3.5% increase in sales volume for 2017. Increased Rand strength, easing of drought conditions and positive global growth are catalysts in pushing new car sales upwards.

Toyota again topped the sales chart followed by the Volkswagen Group and Ford.

Here’s a quick summary of new car sales in South Africa for February 2017.

Aggregate new vehicle sales of 48 113 down by 0.1% (31 units) compared to February 2016.
New passenger car sales of 31 400 down by 4.4% (1 454 units) compared to February 2016.
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales of 14 416 up by 9.7% (1 277 units) compared to February 2016.
Export sales of 29 388 up by 0.2% (65 units) compared to February 2016.

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/new-car-sales-summary-february-2017/43099/

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'Positive' SA vehicle sales for February 2017 - Naamsa

New vehicle sales in South Africa showed a "positive trend" with 48 113 units sold in February 2017, reports Naamsa (National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa).

Naamsa said: "The positive trend in new vehicle sales had been maintained during the month, characterised by noteworthy gains in light commercial vehicle, as well as medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales."

The consumer driven new car market has, however, shown a drop in sales.

Unchanged sales

February 2017 aggregate new vehicle sales at 48 113 units has been virtually unchanged from the 48 144 vehicles sold in February 2016. Similarly, February 2017 export sales were also virtually unchanged from last year and reflected an increase of 65 vehicles or a gain of 0.2% compared to the 29 323 vehicles exported in February 2016.

Overall, out of the total reported Industry sales of 48 113 vehicles, an estimated 38 155 units or 79.3% represented dealer sales, 13.3% represented sales to the vehicle rental Industry, 4.2% to government and 3.2% to Industry corporate fleets.

February 2017’s new car market at 31 400 units reflected a decline of 1454 cars or a fall of 4.4% compared to the 32 854 new cars sold in February 2016. The car rental industry had again made a strong contribution and had accounted for 19.1% of new car sales in February 2017. The rental industry’s share was understated since it excluded BMW SA and MBSA car rental sales.

Domestic sales of industry new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 14 416 units during February 2017 reflected a significant improvement of 1277 units or a gain of 9.7% compared to the 13 139 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.

Steady sales

Domestically, says Naamsa, key indicators such as the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and the Reserve Bank’s leading indicator - which had recorded an extraordinary improvement for five consecutive months - heralded the possibility of an improvement in South Africa’s medium term economic outlook.

In addition, the easing of drought conditions and projected global economic growth of around 3.4% as well as continuing Rand strength which should benefit new vehicle pricing – represented factors which should contribute positively to sales of new motor vehicles over the medium term. Export sales were expected to benefit from the projected improvement in global economic conditions.

Based on the improvement in key economic indicators, Naamsa continued to anticipate that 2017 aggregate annual domestic sales volumes would improve modestly by around 3.5% in volume terms.

http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/SA_v...hicle-sales-for-february-2017-naamsa-20170302
 
SA car sales: Polo Vivo on top, Focus joins top 10 best-sellers

The Volkswagen Polo remains South Africa’s best-selling vehicle in February 2017.

Volkswagen sold 3017 Vivo models in February, followed by its Polo (2462 units), reports the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa).

Focus makes top 10

The Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest range sold 1717 units in third, “leading the way” from the Toyota Etios (1233) and Toyota Fortuner (1092). The Fortuner, again, was also SA’s best-selling SUV in all segments.

Ford’s Fiesta completes the top six as the last vehicle to sell more than 1000 units in February with 1054 finding new homes locally.

The Renault Sandero (681 units) outsold the new Kwid to retake the title as the French automaker's top local-seller. The Ford Focus (649) made a surprise appearance in the top 10, nudging out its EcoSport (644) sibling.

The Toyota RAV4 completes the top 10 passenger cars list with 612 units sold.

Modest outlook

February 2017’s new car market at 31 400 units reflected a decline of 1454 cars or a fall of 4.4% compared to the 32 854 new cars sold in February 2016. The car rental industry had again made a strong contribution and had accounted for 19.1% of new car sales in February 2017.

Naamsa says the easing of drought conditions and projected global economic growth of around 3.4%, as well as continuing Rand strength which should benefit new vehicle pricing, represents factors which should contribute positively to sales of new motor vehicles over the medium term.

Top 10 Passenger cars: List by Naamsa

1. VW Polo Vivo 3017 units

2. VW Polo 2462

3. Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest 1717

4. Toyota Etios 1233

5. Toyota Fortuner 1092

6. Ford Fiesta 1054

7. Renault Sandero 681

8. Ford Focus 649

9. Ford EcoSport 644

10. Toyota RAV4 612

http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/SA_v...-top-focus-joins-top-10-best-sellers-20170302
 
Naamsa: February 2017 – industry sales flat

Commenting on the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of February 2017, Naamsa said that the positive trend in new vehicle sales had been maintained and characterised by noteworthy gains in light commercial vehicle as well as medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales. The consumer driven new car market had, however, registered a decline.

In the event, the February 2017 aggregate new vehicle sales at 48 113 units had been virtually unchanged from the 48 144 vehicles sold in February last year. Similarly, February 2017 export sales were also virtually unchanged from last year and reflected an increase of 65 vehicles or a gain of 0,2% compared to the 29 323 vehicles exported in February last year.

Overall, out of the total reported industry sales of 48 113 vehicles, an estimated 38 155 units or 79,3% represented dealer sales, 13,3% represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 4,2% to government and 3,2% to industry corporate fleets.

The February new car market at 31 400 units reflected a decline of 1 454 cars or a fall of 4,4% compared to the 32 854 new cars sold in February last year. The car rental industry had again made a strong contribution and had accounted for 19,1% of new car sales in the month. The rental industry’s share was understated since it excluded BMW SA* and Mercedes-Benz SA car rental sales.

Domestic sales of industry new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 14 416 units during February reflected a significant improvement of 1 277 units or a gain of 9,7% compared to the 13 139 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.

Sales of vehicles in the medium and heavy truck segments of the industry had also recorded welcome gains and at 705 units and 1 592 units, respectively, reflected an increase of 55 units or 8,5% in the case of medium commercial vehicles and, in the case of heavy trucks and buses, an improvement of 91 vehicles or a gain of 6,1% compared to the corresponding month last year.

Industry new vehicle exports had been at the lower end of expectations and at 29 388 units exported during February 2017 reflected a marginal increase of 65 units, an improvement of 0,2% compared to the 29 323 vehicles exported in February last year. Naamsa continued to anticipate that the momentum in vehicle exports would increase over the medium term.

Domestically, key indicators such as the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and the Reserve Bank’s leading indicator – which had recorded an extraordinary improvement for five consecutive months – heralded the possibility of an improvement in South Africa’s medium term economic outlook. In addition, the easing of drought conditions and projected global economic growth of around 3,4% as well as continuing rand strength which should benefit new vehicle pricing represented factors which should contribute positively to sales of new motor vehicles over the medium term. Export sales were expected to benefit from the projected improvement in global economic conditions.

Based on the improvement in key economic indicators, Naamsa continued to anticipate that 2017 aggregate annual domestic sales volumes would improve modestly by around 3,5% in volume terms.

*With effect from 1 February 2017, BMW SA will report one aggregate sales number in respect of passenger car sales in the South African market. BMW SA says it will review its decision “provided all reporting companies report new vehicle sales numbers by market segment, vehicle type and channel (dealer sales, government sales, car rental sales and single units)”.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/naamsa-february-2017-industry-sales-flat/
 
SA’s 10 best-selling bakkies of February 2017

The sales figures for the second month of 2017 are in and show, somewhat predictably, that the battle for the title of South Africa’s best-selling bakkie is still as close as two coats of paint.

Although aggregate new vehicle sales were flat at 48 113 in February 2017, the light commercial vehicle segment saw a healthy gain of some 9,7% when compared to the corresponding month last year.

And, as usual, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the sales figures to identify the 10 best-selling bakkies of February 2017.

After settling for second place in the first month of 2017, the Toyota Hilux is back on top in February, edging the second-placed Ranger by a mere 173 units.

The Nissan NP300, meanwhile, climbed to an impressive third place, forcing its NP200 sibling down one spot to fourth. The Isuzu KB held steady in fifth, just about managing to crack the 1 000-unit mark.

The Chevrolet Utility likewise held onto sixth place, with the Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up steady in seventh. With the first units of the new model starting to hit dealers, the Nissan Navara made an appearance in eighth, forcing the Volkswagen Amarok and Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up down to a joint ninth place.

That means there’s no room for the Mahindra Bolero (75), Mitsubishi Triton (66), Mazda BT-50 (62) or Fiat Fullback (28) in February.

See the top ten list below, and have a look at January’s figures here.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of February 2017:

1. Toyota Hilux – 3 086
2. Ford Ranger – 2 913
3. Nissan NP300 – 1 447
4. Nissan NP200 – 1 327
5. Isuzu KB – 1 058
6. Chevrolet Utility – 833
7. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up – 245
8. Nissan Navara – 147
9=. Volkswagen Amarok – 108
9=. Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up – 108

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/sas-10-best-selling-bakkies-of-february-2017/
 
SA's top-selling bakkies: Hilux wrestles top spot from Ranger in Feb

The Toyota Hilux topped the sales charts for the first time in 2017.

The best-selling bakkie ended February 2017 with a sales figure 3086 units, beating Ford's Ranger (2913).

Bakkie wars continue

Nissan's proven Hardbody (1493) came in third ahead of its smaller sibling, the NP200 (1327). These two bakkies far outsold Nissan's outgoing Navara on 147 units in eighth. The all-new Navara will be launched in South Africa in March.

The Isuzu KB sold 1058 units to grab fifth place, final bakkie in the top ten list to sell more than 1000 units. Chevrolet's Ute was the sixth best-seller with 833 models sold.

The Toyota Land Cruiser pick-up (245) is in seventh, while the Volkswagen Amarok and Mahindra Scorpio both sold 108 units to grab ninth and tenth position respectively.

Commenting on the bakkie sales Naamsa (National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa) said: "Domestic sales of industry new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 14 416 units during February, 2017 reflected a significant improvement of 1 277 units or a gain of 9.7% compared to the 13 139 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.

"The positive trend in new vehicle sales had been maintained during February 2017, characterised by noteworthy gains in light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales."

10 Best-selling bakkies in SA:

1. Toyota Hilux 3086 units

2. Ford Ranger 2913

3. Nissan Hardbody 1493

4. Nissan NP200 1327

5. Isuzu KB 1058

6. Chevrolet Ute 833

7. Toyota Land Cruiser 245

8. Nissan Navara 147

9. Volkswagen Amarok 108

10. Mahindra Scorpio 108

http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/SA_v...wrestles-top-spot-from-ranger-in-feb-20170302
 
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