The VW Polo Vivo burst through the 2,000-sales-per-month mark in March 2022, becoming the best-selling hatchback in South Africa on 2,117 units.
Suzuki was also prominent during the month, seeing four model ranges featured on this best-sellers hatchback list.
Hyundai’s also had a great performance when it comes to hatchbacks that sell well, with three of its vehicles sitting comfortably in the top 20.
The hatchbacks
Detailed below are the top 20 best-selling hatchbacks in South Africa in March 2022, based on the new vehicle sales report by Naamsa.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
Mercedes-Benz was not included, as the manufacturer does not report model-specific sales.
1. VW Polo Vivo – 2,117 units
- Starting price – R235,200
2. VW Polo – 1,430 units
- Starting price – R315,000
3. Toyota Starlet – 1,243 units
- Starting price – R225,200
4. Suzuki Swift – 1,118 units
- Starting price – R184,900
5. Renault Kwid – 848 units
- Starting price – R170,400
6. Hyundai Atos – 763 units
- Starting price – R183,500
7. Kia Picanto – 656 units
- Starting price – R195,995
8. Suzuki S-Presso – 558 units
- Starting price – R152,900
9. Hyundai Grand i10 – 508 units
- Starting price – R204,900
10. Hyundai i20 – 508 units
- Starting price – R285,900
11. Toyota Agya – 487 units
- Starting price – R192,300
12. Kia Rio – 364 units
- Starting price – R283,995
13. Peugeot 208 – 128 units
- Starting price – R302,900
14. BMW 1 Series – 125 units
- Starting price – R625,072
15. Mazda 2 – 114 units
- Starting price – R289,100
16. Renault Clio – 109 units
- Starting price – R309,900
17. Suzuki Baleno – 93 units
- Starting price – R221,900
18. VW Golf GTI – 87 units
- Starting price – R689,800
19. Suzuki Celerio – 86 units
- Starting price – R174,900
20. Honda Fit – 81 units
- Starting price – R339,400
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