Toyota’s strong performance in September is largely thanks to none other than the Hilux, which moved 2,842 units out of the total of 12,059 vehicles the company sold, making it the best-selling vehicle in South Africa.
The Hilux is just one of the many bakkies featured in last month’s top-20 performers, the others being the Isuzu D-Max with 1,968 sales, the Ford Ranger with 1,604 sales, the Nissan NP200 with 1,198 sales, and the Mahindra Pik Up with 666 sales.
Another hot feature for September was hatchbacks, with six out of the 20 spots being occupied by this body style, none being more popular than the VW Polo Vivo which saw 2,473 units finding new owners.
Crossovers were also attractive for South African car buyers in September, accounting for six entries out of the top 20. Toyota took the crown in this category again with its Urban Cruiser, which sold 1,946 examples.
One surprising feature for last month’s top performers was the Renault Triber, this being one of the first times the MPV has been on the list, swooping in to grab 18th place with 712 vehicles making their way off showroom floors.
The best-sellers
The top 20 best-selling cars in South Africa for September 2022 are listed below.
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1. Toyota Hilux – 2,842 units
- Starting price – R313,300
2. VW Polo Vivo – 2,473 units
- Starting price – R243,600
3. Isuzu D-Max – 1,968 units
- Starting price – R411,800
4. Toyota Urban Cruiser – 1,946 units
- Starting price – R280,400
5. Ford Ranger – 1,604 units
- Starting price – R340,400
6. Toyota Hiace – 1,526 units
- Starting price – R497,800
7. Toyota Corolla Cross – 1,434 units
- Starting price – R360,400
8. VW Polo – 1,371 units
- Starting price – R329,300
9. Suzuki Swift – 1,332 units
- Starting price – R189,900
10. Nissan NP200 – 1,198 units
- Starting price – R212,500
11. Renault Kwid – 1,077 units
- Starting price – R177,999
12. Kia Picanto – 842 units
- Starting price – R202,995
13. VW T-Cross – 814 units
- Starting price – R387,600
14. Toyota Starlet – 786 units
- Starting price – R226,200
15. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – 773 units
- Starting price – R299,900
16. Suzuki Vitara Brezza – 733 units
- Starting price – R255,900
17. Renault Kiger – 731 units
- Starting price – R214,999
18. Renault Triber – 712 units
- Starting price – R200,999
19. Mahindra Pik Up – 666 units
- Starting price – R235,999
20. Toyota Fortuner – 636 units
- Starting price – R623,200
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