Car sales are still steaming ahead, as evidenced by the 10.5% rise in the first half of the
year, compared to 2011. So far this year 301 499
vehicles have been sold in the Mzansi
market, including passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Passenger
car sales were 35 918 in June,
up 14.3%, while the total market was
51 891 units.
There is a new leader
in the passenger market in the form of the Toyota
Etios, which was launched two months ago. The little entry-level “starter pack” retailed just over 2 100
units in June, thus snatching the lead from long-time leader Volkswagen Polo Vivo.
Other notable performers included the Ford Figo and Ranger, the
Toyota Hilux and the BMW 3 Series.
“Strong demand for LCVs continues, which is good news for
our Silverton Assembly Plant and workforce,” said Ford Vice President
Marketing, Sales and Service, Dean
Stoneley. “Ranger is sustaining interest at consistent volumes and we will
be able to capitalise more on the segment when introducing the new Mazda
BT-50.”
“…a closer analysis
of the market performance in June shows a subtle but important shift in the
distribution of sales between the dealer and other channels,” says Malcolm Gauld, GMSA’s Vice President,
Sales and Marketing. “Through the first five months of the year activity within
the dealer channel was indicative of a high level of private buyer participation in the market.
During June the balance changed with the dealer channel
lower than the previous month’s volume and with the rental and government
channels correspondingly higher –
both month-on-month and year-on-year. The dealer channel volume has also been propped up by continued intense competitor activity and new product
introductions. A trend that has become evident through the first six
months of the year is a re-distribution of passenger vehicle sales into the
bottom end of the market with significant
shift of activity in this highly competitive area.”
These were the top-selling cars in June 2012.
Model
Units
1. Toyota Etios 2 105
2. VW Polo Vivo 2 092
3. VW Polo 2 048
4. Ford Figo 1 371
5. BMW 3 Series 1 280
6. Toyota Fortuner 1 030
7. Toyota Corolla 854
8. Renault Sandero 603
9. BMW 1 Series 528
10. VW Golf 481
1. Toyota Etios 2 105
2. VW Polo Vivo 2 092
3. VW Polo 2 048
4. Ford Figo 1 371
5. BMW 3 Series 1 280
6. Toyota Fortuner 1 030
7. Toyota Corolla 854
8. Renault Sandero 603
9. BMW 1 Series 528
10. VW Golf 481
Model
Volume
1. Toyota Hilux 3 067
2. Chevrolet Utility 1 737
3. Nissan NP200 1 530
4. Ford Ranger 1 437
5. Isuzu KB 1 237
6. Toyota Quantum 1 085
7. Nissan NP300 673
8. VW Amarok 517
9. Toyota Land Cruiser PU 195
10. Nissan Navara 170
1. Toyota Hilux 3 067
2. Chevrolet Utility 1 737
3. Nissan NP200 1 530
4. Ford Ranger 1 437
5. Isuzu KB 1 237
6. Toyota Quantum 1 085
7. Nissan NP300 673
8. VW Amarok 517
9. Toyota Land Cruiser PU 195
10. Nissan Navara 170
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