Best-selling cars in South Africa

The Toyota Hilux has once again claimed the number-one spot as South Africa’s favorite vehicle, selling 3,309 units in August.

While an improvement from the 2,982 units it moved in July, it is still a step down from the 3,792 units it sold in June.

Second place was then taken by the ever-reliable VW Polo Vivo, which improved on last month’s 2,177 unit figure with a new total of 2,452 units.

Ford then came in third place overall, with its Ranger bakkie claiming the title of South Africa’s second most popular bakkie at 2,367 units.

The Toyota Corolla Cross was the second best-performing passenger vehicle and number four overall with 2,130 units purchased this August.

The final spot in the top five was claimed by Isuzu and its D-Max with 1,632 units moved, meaning only four vehicles sold over 2,000 units last month.

Nevertheless, August proved to be a strong month for many nameplates, as other cars to make it into the top 10 include the Toyota Hiace, Toyota Starlet, Suzuki Swift, VW Polo, and Nissan NP200.

Best-selling cars in August

These were the best-selling cars in South Africa in August 2023, according to Naamsa’s latest new-vehicle sales report.

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1. Toyota Hilux – 3,309 units

• Starting price – R356,600

2. VW Polo Vivo – 2,452 units

• Starting price – R248,500

3. Ford Ranger – 2,367 units

• Starting price – R494,400

4. Toyota Corolla Cross – 2,130 units

• Starting price – R404,400

5. Isuzu D-Max – 1,632 units

• Starting price – R431,800

6. Toyota Hiace – 1,581 units

• Starting price – R543,900

7. Toyota Starlet – 1,372 units

• Starting price – R248,400

8. Suzuki Swift – 1,349 units

• Starting price – R199,900

9. VW Polo – 1,153 units

• Starting price – R337,700

10. Nissan NP200 – 1,064 units

• Starting price – R226,000

11. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – 809 units

• Starting price – R308,900

12. Hyundai Venue – 782 units

• Starting price – R314,900

13. Nissan Magnite – 773 units

• Starting price – R227,900

14. Hyundai Grand i10 – 767 units

• Starting price – R229,900

15. Haval Jolion – 761 units

• Starting price – R342,950

16. Renault Kiger – 718 units

• Starting price – R229,999

17. Kia Sonet – 702 units

• Starting price – R338,995

18. Mahindra Pik Up – 701 units

• Starting price – R258,999

19. Renault Kwid – 684 units

• Starting price – R188,999

20. Toyota Fortuner – 651 units

• Starting price – R673,100