20 most popular cars in South Africa right now

• The Toyota Hilux sold 3,881 units in August 2026.
• Bakkies continue to play a leading role in South Africa’s vehicle sales, with two models making it into the top five. The top five models also include the VW Polo Vivo, Ford Ranger, Chery Tiggo 4, and Suzuki Swift.
• The top 20 passenger and light commercial vehicles accounted for 29,706 units, or 51.3% of the 57,898 cars sold in South Africa last month.