Budget-friendly cars were one of the main contributors to the auto sector’s impressive sales numbers this August.
The sub-R300,000 VW Polo Vivo continues to be a firm favourite among consumers, as it sold a grand total of 2,314 units last month.
Not far behind is the Suzuki Swift, which moved a considerable 2,101 units.
Next up is a Chinese entry – the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – which made it into the top three thanks to 1,339 purchases.
Right on its tail are the Hyundai Grand i10 and Suzuki Fronx, which came fourth and fifth with 1,210 and 1,160 sales, respectively.
The Starlet, which came fifth last month, landed in sixth this time around with 1,160 sales, and the Suzuki Ertiga in seventh place was the last model to clear four digits with 1,055 units.
A pair of Toyota models, the Vitz and the Starlet Cross, came eighth and ninth with 885 and 755 sales in August.
Last but not least is the Kia Sonet, adding 752 units to the total.
Speaking of, the top 10 budget models sold a combined 12,872 units, equating to a 24.8% share of the 51,880 vehicles sold in South Africa last month.
Best-selling cars in South Africa
These were the 10 best-selling passenger cars under R300,000 in South Africa in August 2025.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
1. VW Polo Vivo – 2,314 units
- Starting price – R271,900
2. Suzuki Swift – 2,101 units
- Starting price – R224,900
3. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – 1,339 units
- Starting price – R269,900
4. Hyundai Grand i10 – 1,301 units
- Starting price – R224,900
5. Suzuki Fronx – 1,210 units
- Starting price – R298,900
6. Toyota Starlet – 1,160 units
- Starting price – R268,300
7. Suzuki Ertiga – 1,055 units
- Starting price – R299,900
8. Toyota Vitz – 885 units
- Starting price – R178,800
9. Toyota Starlet Cross – 755 units
- Starting price – R299,900
10. Kia Sonet – 752 units
- Starting price – R299,995
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