Following last week’s breakdown of 2018 new-vehicle sales performance by brand, this week we bring you detailed numbers of the top-selling model ranges overall and in the most popular segments.
The figures are skewed by the fact that big players like BMW and Mercedes-Benz don’t reveal their sales figures, but suffice to say the status quo remains largely unchanged with usual suspects Toyota and Volkswagen taking the lion’s share, with Ford and Nissan also featuring strongly in the SUV and bakkie ranks. Korean brands Hyundai and Kia continue to make strong inroads into the local market, and Suzuki is showing good growth.
The move from hatches and sedans to SUVs continues unabated as buyers opt for their superior practicality and raised ride heights (and in some cases actual off-road ability).
TOP 20 SELLING MODEL RANGES OVERALL – 2018
1 Toyota Hilux – 40,022
2 Ford Ranger – 30,135
3 VW Polo – 29,789
4 VW Polo Vivo – 27,318
5 Nissan NP200 – 19,582
6 Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest – 17,239
7 Toyota Quantum – 16,584
8 Isuzu KB – 14,181
9 Toyota Fortuner – 13,099
10 Hyundai Grand i10 – 11,942
11 Toyota Etios – 10,410
12 Renault Kwid - 9,695
13 Kia Picanto - 9,119
14 Toyota Yaris – 8,717
15 Nissan NP300 – 8,644
16 Ford Figo - 6,544
17 VW Tiguan – 6,306
18 Ford Fiesta – 6,021
19 Toyota RAV-4 – 5,936
20 Hyundai i20 - 5,831
COMPACT CARS
VW Polo – 29,789
VW Polo Vivo – 27,318
Hyundai Grand i10 – 11,942
Toyota Etios – 10,410
Renault Kwid – 9,695
Kia Picanto – 9,119
Toyota Yaris – 8,717
Ford Figo – 6,544
Ford Fiesta – 6,021
Hyundai i20 – 5,831
MEDIUM CARS
Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest – 17,239
VW Golf – 4,508
Nissan Almera – 4,340
Mazda 3 – 3,019
Audi A3 – 2,946
Hyundai Accent – 1,925
Ford Focus – 1,587
VW Jetta – 1,505
Hyundai Elantra – 1,271
Honda Ballade – 931
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