Best-Selling Car Brands in South Africa: October 2026 New Vehicle Sales
Best-Selling Car Brands in South Africa: October 2026 New Vehicle Sales
Toyota stayed at the top of South Africa's new-vehicle market in October 2026, selling 14,495 units. Suzuki took second place with 7,292 units and Volkswagen was third with 6,515.
Top 10 best-selling car brands, October 2026
| Position | Brand | Units sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota | 14,495 |
| 2 | Suzuki | 7,292 |
| 3 | VW | 6,515 |
| 4 | Ford | 3,353 |
| 5 | Hyundai | 3,207 |
| 6 | GWM | 2,919 |
| 7 | Chery | 2,754 |
| 8 | Kia | 2,233 |
| 9 | Isuzu | 2,123 |
| 10 | Jetour | 2,102 |
The wider market
According to figures from the Automotive Business Council (naamsa), total domestic new-vehicle sales reached 61,890 units in October 2026. That is 10.4% more than in October 2025 and the highest monthly total of the year so far. Passenger-car sales made up 45,084 units, an increase of 13.6% on a year earlier.
Buyers considering a new vehicle may also want to compare it with the used market, where many of the same brands appear among the top sellers.