Best-Selling Used Cars in South Africa: October 2026 Sales Data

Best-Selling Used Cars in South Africa: October 2026 Sales Data

The Chery Tiggo 4 Cross 1.5 CVT was the best-selling used-car derivative in South Africa in October 2026, ahead of the Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4 and the Hyundai Grand i10 1.0 Motion/Premium. The average used vehicle sold in October was 4 years and 9 months old.

Top 10 used-car derivatives, October 2026

1. Chery Tiggo 4 Cross 1.5 CVT
2. Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4 (5-door)
3. Hyundai Grand i10 1.0 Motion/Premium
4. Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4 Life (5-door)
5. Toyota Starlet 1.5 XI
6. Suzuki Ertiga 1.5 GA
7. Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD S A/C P/U S/C
8. Chery Q Elite
9. Toyota Rumion 1.5 S
10. Haval Jolion Pro 1.5T Super Luxury DCT

The five best-selling used-car brands

1. Toyota
2. Volkswagen
3. Ford
4. Suzuki
5. BMW

Top three used commercial vehicles and bakkies

1. Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD S A/C P/U S/C
2. Nissan NP200 1.6 A/C Safety Pack P/U S/C
3. Ford Ranger 2.0D Bi-Turbo Wildtrak A/T D/C P/U

Average age of used vehicles sold

The average age of the used vehicles sold in October 2026 was 4 years and 9 months.

What this means for buyers and sellers

The Toyota Hilux appears both in the overall derivative top 10 and at the head of the used bakkie list. Whatever you buy, check the service history and vehicle condition before you commit.