The SA Vehicle Industry Thread

SA passenger car sales by province for November 2017

The South Africa vehicle market has grown for a sixth consecutive month with 49 651 cars sold in November, compared to the 35 316 during October.

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), new vehicle sales in November grew 7% for a total of 49 651 units sold.

Naamsa said: "Led by a strong performance in the new car segment, the overall market registered encouraging gains of 7.2% - despite the continued difficult economic environment characterised by political and economic policy uncertainty."

What about car sales by province?

Lightstone Auto has provided us with a list of passenger car sales by province. Lightstone's data includes overall sales so far in 2017 as well as for November 2017. Overall, Gauteng leads the way with 114 882 units sold to date.

http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/SA_v...-sales-by-province-for-november-2017-20171223

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5 Slowest-Accelerating Vehicles CAR Tested In 2017

At CAR magazine, we take every new vehicle we feature to our test strip to gather data for our in-depth road tests. Sometimes, we see some pretty underwhelming results. Below we have listed the worst 0-100 km/h times we’ve collected over the past 12 months. Yes, these are the slowest-accelerating cars from the pool of 99 vehicles we tested in 2017…

5. Nissan NP200 1,5 dCi ICE: 14,44 seconds (claimed n/a)

The Nissan NP200 has been around for a relative age, so we didn’t expect it to achieve record-breaking times. With its 1,5-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine, the NP200 ICE churns out an honest 63 kW and 200 N.m.

4. Renault Sandero Stepway 66 kW Turbo Dynamique: 14,68 seconds (claimed 11,1 seconds)

For a car that Renault boasts uses an engine with “F1 technology”, the Sandero Stepway disappoints in the sprinting stakes. Its 898 cc turbo-triple engine provides it with 66 kW, but takes almost 15 seconds to hit 100 km/h … and that makes it slower than its naturally aspirated forebear.

3. Volkswagen Cross Up! 1,0: 14,86 seconds (claimed 13,5 seconds)

The Cross Up! is a promising budget offering with a surprisingly dynamic chassis. But don’t expect to get big results out of that 55 kW 1,0-litre three-cylinder engine…

2. Fiat Panda 0,9 TwinAir Cross 4×4: 15,1 seconds (claimed 11,2 seconds)

The 875 cc two-cylinder configuration found under the Panda’s bonnet has its strong points, but it looks like speed isn’t one of them. With 63 kW on tap, the little crossover is able to hit 100 km/h in just over 15 seconds.

1. Mahindra TUV300 1,5 CRDE T8: 16,89 seconds (claimed – n/a)

The Indian manufacturer’s tank-inspired SUV truly is an honest offering … and that 1,5-litre turbodiesel three-cylinder sending 74 kW to the rear struggles to get it up to speed. Its blocky shape probably doesn’t help its cause either.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/5-slowest-accelerating-vehicles-car-tested-in-2017/
 
9 highest-scoring vehicles CAR tested in 2017…

In 2017, we put as many as 99 new vehicles through our rigorous road-testing procedure here at CAR magazine. These are the nine highest-scoring cars of the year…

Click the vehicle name to read the full review…

7=. Ford Fiesta ST200: 83/100

Ford Fiesta ST200 With the current-generation Fiesta on the way out, the ST200 steps in as a scorching last hurrah…

7=. BMW 540i Steptronic: 83/100

BMW 540i Superb dynamics are a given, but can the new 5 Series successfully bridge the gap between thrills and premium comfort?

7=. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde: 83/100

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde Does this all-new sports sedan have what it takes to spark a much-needed revival of the storied Italian brand?

4=. Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S: 84/100

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S The most hardcore GTI yet aims to recover some of the street cred lost to the quintessential hot hatch’s hairier rivals. Does it succeed?

4=. Volkswagen Golf GTD DSG: 84/100

Volkswagen Golf GTD The diesel-flavoured performance Golf was just a single point behind the petrol-powered Golf GTI…

4=. Porsche Panamera Turbo: 84/100

Porsche Panamera Turbo Porsche’s first-generation Panamera set the benchmark for luxury performance sedans. Can the new one move that mark even further forward?

2=. Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG: 85/100

Volkswagen Golf GTI Now that the VW Golf GTD has arrived, we find out how closely it matches its GTI sibling…

2=. Mercedes-Benz S500 Cabriolet 9G-Tronic: 85/100

Mercedes-Benz S500 Cabriolet Is there a bigger automotive indulgence than a super-luxurious convertible? No, not when it’s this good…

1. Porsche 911 Carrera GTS PDK: 90/100

Porsche 911 As before, Porsche has thrown the best bits from the 911 Carrera catalogue at its GTS. Is it more than the sum of its parts?

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/9-highest-scoring-vehicles-car-tested-in-2017/
 
10 Lowest-Scoring Vehicles CAR Tested In 2017

It’s often said that there aren’t many truly terrible new vehicles on the market anymore. And a glance back at the 99 cars CAR magazine tested in 2017 proves that this is mostly the case.

Indeed, half of the 10 lowest-scoring vehicles you see below actually each managed to register a tally of 70 points or more, which isn’t bad at all. Yes, the competition really has become tough.

Still, we thought it’d be interesting to take a look at the vehicles that find themselves at the foot of the 2017 table after each undergoing our extensive road-testing procedure (click the vehicle name to read the full road test)…

9=. Mitsubishi Outlander 2,4 GLS 4WD CVT: 72/100

Mitsubishi has given the Outlander another update. Again, though, it’s purely cosmetic…

9=. Range Rover Evoque Convertible Si4 HSE Dynamic: 72/100

Occupying the most niche of niches, this Evoque is a peculiarity that’s surprisingly endearing…

7=. Toyota Etios Sedan 1,5 Sprint: 71/100

The Etios has received some visual updates but, underneath everything remains unchanged…

7=. Mercedes-Benz GLA220d 4Matic 7G-DCT: 71/100

The facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA (in 4Matic form) stakes its claim against the smallest member of BMW’s X family…

6. Haval H2 1,5T Lux AT: 70/100

With the launch of this light SUV, the Haval brand takes a bold leap into the South African market…

4=. Fiat Panda 0,9 Twinair 4×4 Cross: 68/100

SA’s smallest 4×4 crossover is big on charm (and, somewhat surprisingly, just as big on thirst)…

4=: Fiat Tipo 1,4 Lounge: 68/100

Entering a cutthroat segment in which it hasn’t competed since the Bravo, Fiat is hedging its bets on the new Tipo…

2=. Mahindra TUV300 1,5 CRDE T8: 67/100

Mahindra expands its crossover line-up with the TUV300. Is the only model in the TUV range enough to make a mark?

2=. Nissan NP200 1,5 dCi ICE: 67/100

The ever-popular half-tonne bakkie segment gains a cool new derivative. Is it enough to keep a restless buying public interested?

1. Renault Kwid 1,0 Dynamique: 54/100

Although it looks funky and is chock-full of kit, this budget crossover’s flaws are hard to accept…

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/10-lowest-scoring-vehicles-car-tested-in-2017/
 
5 Fastest-Braking Vehicles CAR Tested In 2017

At CAR magazine, we take every new vehicle we feature to our test strip to gather data for our in-depth road tests. Sometimes, we see some pretty impressive results. Below we have listed the best 100-0 km/h braking times we’ve collected over the past 12 months. Yes, these are the fastest-braking cars from the pool of 99 vehicles we tested in 2017…

5. Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport Supercharged: 2,72 seconds

Hefty 380 mm front and 376 mm rear ventilated carbon-ceramic brakes combined with the Continental ContiSport Contact P5 tyres proved to be a winning formula for this big cat when it came to stopping sharply.

4. BMW M530d Steptronic: 2,71 seconds

This premium diesel sedan comes fitted with 374 mm front and 345 mm rear ventilated brakes and Michelin Primacy 3 tyres. And that results in a pretty impression braking time.

3. Peugeot 3008 1,6 THP GT-Line Auto: 2,70 seconds

Bet you didn’t expect to see this SUV here. To be honest, it surprised us as well. Peugeot’s stylish 3008 boasts 283 mm front ventilated and 268 mm solid rear discs, which is pretty much standard issue in this segment. Those Michelin Primacy 3s may just have given it the edge here.

2. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde: 2,62 seconds

The, er, “standard” Quadrifoglio Verde may not have the Race Edition’s carbon-ceramic brakes, but those Pirelli Corsa tyres work well enough to help the 390 mm front and 360 mm rear ventilated discs bring everything to a stop in a racecar-rivalling time.

1. Porsche 911 GTS PDK: 2,59 seconds

The 911 GTS comes fitted with 350 mm front and 300 mm rear ventilated discs and Pirelli P Zero tyres, which means it can get from 100 km/h to 0 in a face-bending time.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/5-fastest-braking-vehicles-car-tested-in-2017/
 
5 heaviest vehicles CAR tested in 2017

At CAR magazine, we place every new vehicle we feature on our scales (as part of our in-depth road-test procedure) to see how just heavy they really are (rather than simply relying on manufacturer claims). And sometimes we get some pretty hefty machines rolling into our garage. Below we have listed the heaviest cars we’ve weighed over the past 12 months. Yes, these are the portliest cars from the pool of 99 vehicles we tested in 2017…

5. Land Rover Discovery TD6 R-Dynamic HSE: 2 221 kg (claimed 2 298 kg)

Land Rover Discovery TD6 R-Dynamic HSE The latest wilderness-faring Discovery is a pretty intimidating size in the metal, with an overall mass figure to back up that image. Built on a unibody chassis, the new model is supposed to boast a lower overall mass, but on the scales it’s still pretty plump (although interestingly a little lighter than claimed).

4. Ford Ranger 3,2 TDCi XLT 4×4 AT: 2 229 kg (claimed 1 999 kg)

Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCi XLT 4x4 AT The Ford Ranger has become something of a South African favourite, thanks in part to its tough-guy styling. Based on the readings we received from our scales, the big bakkie has the muscle (or should that be metal) to back up its appearance.

3. Ford Everest 2,2 TDCi XLT 6AT 4×2: 2 275 kg (claimed 2 220 kg)

Ford Everest 2.2 TDCi XLT 6AT 4x2 Since it shares much with the Ranger, it’s no surprise to find the Everest this is on the list as well. The hulking Everest is a capable off-roading SUV, but also one of the heaviest in its segment.

2. BMW M760Li: 2 301 kg (claimed 2 326 kg)

BMW M760Li Not only was this one of the fastest cars we’ve tested this year, it was also one of the heaviest. Couple its OKL underpinnings with that hefty 6,6-litre twin-turbo V12 and you have a heavy-hitting German limousine that makes you feel like you’re worth its R2,7-million price-tag.

1. Rolls-Royce Dawn: 2 631 kg (claimed 2 560 kg)

Rolls-Royce Dawn Sitting on the same platform and using the same V12 as the aforementioned BMW M760Li, the Rolls-Royce Dawn tops the list of the heaviest cars we’ve tested this year … and it also happens to be the most luxurious. Turns out you really are getting a lot for your money…

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/5-heaviest-vehicles-car-tested-in-2017/
 
So i don't suppose once the ZAR retains its strength for a while whether we will see car prices decrease? :whistle:
 
South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of Dec 2017

The sales figures for the final month of 2017 are in … and a whopping 701 units separated the two vehicles at the top of the table of South Africa’s best-selling bakkies.

According to Naamsa, SA’s new vehicle market ended 2017 on a weak note with aggregate industry sales for December coming in at 40 636 units, or a decline of 2,4% year-on-year. The light commercial vehicle segment, however, managed a 7,0% improvement for the month.

So, exactly what happened in December 2017?

Well, the Toyota Hilux held onto top spot, trouncing the Ranger by a significant 701 units in December. By our maths, that sees the Japanese bakkie win the 2017 bakkie sales race by some 3 612 units, with the Ranger in second.

In December, the Nissan NP200 climbed two places to third, forcing the Isuzu KB down one to fourth. The Nissan NP300 likewise fell a position to fifth. The Volkswagen Amarok, meanwhile, held onto sixth place in one of its better months, with the Nissan Navara (also up on previous showings) climbing three places to seventh.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up and Mahindra Pik-Up retained their respective eighth and ninth spots, while the Mazda BT-50 entered the top ten to snaffle the final place (Chevrolet sold just seven units of its Utility in its final month in the country, and thus fell from the table).

That means there’s no room for the Mahindra Bolero (37), Fiat Fullback (34) or Mitsubishi Triton (22) in December.

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

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

1. Toyota Hilux – 3 382
2. Ford Ranger – 2 681
3. Nissan NP200 – 1 040
4. Isuzu KB – 903
5. Nissan NP300 – 869
6. Volkswagen Amarok – 315
7. Nissan Navara – 260
8. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up – 197
9. Mahindra Pik-Up – 94
10. Mazda BT-50 – 56

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/south-africas-10-best-selling-bakkies-of-dec-2017/
 
In 2006 714,314 vehicles were sold and in 2017 only 368,068 were sold.
The rental sector accounted for 16% of the 2017 sales. I would guess that the bulk were the Go and Kiwid.

The guys that worry me are Peugeot at 103, Subaru at 67, Fiat at 78 (Alfa sales = 6).
Compare this to Mazda = 1112, Suzuki = 742, Honda = 499.

GM passenger sold 111 and Porsche swept in with 152.

The projected market for 2018 for passenger vehicles is 375,000; some manufacturers must have plenty of blood on the balance sheet.
 
Drop the prices. We are a third world country paying more then most first world ones. I mean Indian cars prices are half ours
 
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