NEW SALES LEADER IN SA CAR MARKET

The South African car market showed some dull growth, according to February sales figures. Up less than 1% in both total market and passenger market, the industry nevertheless grew 2.8% on reported January sales. All in all 49 556 vehicles found new homes last month.

Leading the pack as usual were Toyota and Volkswagen, both taking the lion’s share respectively in the light commercial and passenger segment. For instance, the VW Polo took top honours for the first time, following many months behind its cheaper sister Polo Vivo. In light commercials, the Toyota Hilux remains king of the mountain by a massive margin, followed by the new Chevrolet Utility, itself a small bakkie segment leader.

Have a look at who sold what in the month of February 2012:

Top 10 Selling Passenger Cars

Model                                      Sales
1. Volkswagen Polo                  (2 093)
2. Volkswagen Polo Vivo         (1 900)
3 Toyota Corolla                       (1 375)
4. Ford Figo                              (1 042) 
5. Toyota Fortuner                       (996)
6. Toyota Yaris                            (753)
7. VW Polo Vivo Sedan             (751)
8. Chevrolet Aveo                       (710)
9. Volkswagen Golf                    (626)
10. BMW 1 Series                      (625)
    

Top 10 Selling Light Commercial Vehicles

Model                                      Sales
1. Toyota Hilux                           (3 384)
2. Chevrolet Utility                     (1 833)
3. Nissan NP200                       (1 450)
4. Toyota Quantum                    (1 030)
5. Isuzu KB                                 (1 029)
6. Volkswagen Amarok               (817)
7. Nissan NP300 Hardbody        (698)       
8. Ford Ranger                             (458)
9. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup   (302)
10. Nissan Navara                        (282)