Best-selling used cars in South Africa right now – With pricing

South Africa’s used car market experienced solid growth in October 2026, with sales increasing month-on-month (MoM) and year-on-year (YoY).

A total of 36,046 pre-owned models made their way into new homes last month, marking a 6.6% MoM increase from September, and 8.2% YoY from October 2025.

According to AutoTrader, the top-selling second-hand vehicle was the Ford Ranger, which moved 1,920 units at an average price of R503,120 with 83,753km on the odometer.

Not far behind is the Toyota Hilux, which sold 1,803 units at a slightly lower price of R492,454, and a higher mileage of 109,540km.

Next is the duo of the VW Polo Vivo and Polo, which came third and fourth with 1,404 and 1,325 sales, respectively.

Suzuki came fifth thanks to the Swift hatchback with 987 sales, after which came the Toyota Corolla Cross crossover with 866 sales.

The Toyota Fortuner came seventh overall and still holds the title of South Africa’s favourite used SUV with 806 sales.

Another Toyota, the Starlet, is up next with 696 sales, and the last two models to crack the top 10 include the Isuzu D-Max with 660 units, and the Hyundai Grand i10 with 569 units.

“October was a strong month for the used car market, with sales increasing both month-on-month and year-on-year,” said George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader.

“Toyota and Suzuki continued to perform well at a brand level, while several models recorded substantial growth. The Hilux also narrowed the gap to the Ranger considerably, making the battle at the top increasingly close.”

Toyota was the country’s top-selling used brand with 6,871 units, up 12% MoM and 10% YoY. VW came second with 4,869 units, up 10% MoM but 7% lower YoY.

The average price of a car sold on AutoTrader in October was R404,898, with a mileage of 69,938km while the average model year was 2021.

South Africa’s favourite pre-loved cars

Below is a list of the 10 best-selling pre-owned cars in South Africa in October 2026, according to AutoTrader.

1. Ford Ranger – 1,920 units

• Average price – R503,120
• Average mileage – 83,753km
• Average age – 4 years

2. Toyota Hilux – 1,803 units

• Average price – R492,453
• Average mileage – 109,540km
• Average age – 5 years

3. VW Polo Vivo – 1,404 units

• Average price – R213,041
• Average mileage – 51,288km
• Average age – 3 years

4. VW Polo – 1,325 units

• Average price – R274,096
• Average mileage – 68,837km
• Average age – 5 years

5. Suzuki Swift – 987 units

• Average price – R203,374
• Average mileage – 35,441km
• Average age – 2 years

6. Toyota Corolla Cross – 866 units

• Average price – R377,588
• Average mileage – 29,647km
• Average age – 2 years

7. Toyota Fortuner – 806 units

• Average price – R508,409
• Average mileage – 105,910km
• Average age – 6 years

8. Toyota Starlet – 696 units

• Average price – R228,503
• Average mileage – 37,710km
• Average age – 2 years

9. Isuzu D-Max – 660 units

• Average price – R447,657
• Average mileage – 76,504km
• Average age – 3 years

10. Hyundai Grand i10 – 569 units

• Average price – R190,595
• Average mileage – 43,336km
• Average age – 3 years