SA'S TOP-SELLING CARS IN JANUARY

January car sales showed some positive growth as car companies continued with rallies seen last year, following a very tough 2009/ 2010 selling season. Sales increased by 15.4% over December 2011. But remember that these figures are guesstimations because companies like Daimler SA and Associated Motor Holdings, are not telling what they are selling. The two distribute Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai/ Kia brands in SA respectively.

“Total vehicle sales of 9 803 in January saw Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) top the total market in the first month of the year – with a 21.3% market share.  Its market share in the passenger vehicle category was even more pleasing, at 25.5% with sales of 9 003,” said VWSA Sales and Marketing Director, Mike Glendinning. Audi sold 1 715 cars to capture 4.8% of the total market.

“With improved supply of Ranger as production capacity increases, the continued success of Figo and Fiesta and new products such as Kuga, Ford is well-positioned to capitalise on continued South African new vehicle market growth this year,” said Dean Stoneley, FMCSA’s Vice President Marketing, Sales and Service. “More exciting Mazda products will also be added to our mix, allowing FMCSA to continue contributing towards the group’s mid-decade outlook.”

Here are the leaders for January 2012:

Passenger Cars

Model                      Sales
1. Volkswagen Polo (2 100)
2. Volkswagen Polo Vivo (2 072)
3 Toyota Corolla (1 412)
4. Ford Figo (1 337)
5. Volkswagen Polo Sedan (892)
6. Toyota Yaris (882)
7. Volkswagen Golf (659)
8. Chevrolet Aveo (657)
9. Chevrolet Cruze (606)
10. Nissan Juke (602)

Light Commercial Vehicles
Model                    Sales
1. Toyota Hilux (2 774)
2. Nissan NP200 (1 506)
3. Chevrolet Utility (1 117)
4. Toyota Quantum (927)
5. Isuzu KB (800)
6. Nissan NP300 (596)
7. Ford Bantam (581)
8. Volkswagen Amarok (502)
9. Mazda BT-50 (243)
10. Ford Ranger (228)