May 2026 Used Car Sales: South Africa's Top-Selling Models and Brands

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May 2026 Used Car Sales: South Africa's Top-Selling Models and Brands

The latest used vehicle sales data provides insight into the models and manufacturers that attracted the most buyer interest during May 2026. The Coffee Break report highlights the top-selling used vehicle derivatives, leading brands and the most popular commercial vehicles.

Top 10 Used Vehicle Derivatives

According to the report, the best-selling used vehicle derivatives during May 2026 were:

1.       Chery Tiggo 4 Cross 1.5 CVT

2.       Suzuki Ertiga 1.5 GA

3.       Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4 Trendline (5-door)

4.       Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4 (5-door)

5.       Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5

6.       Chery Tiggo 4 Cross 1.5

7.       Toyota Rumion 1.5 S

8.       Haval Jolion Pro 1.5T Super Luxury DCT

9.       Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 CVT

10.  Jetour T2 2.0T Odyssey

Best-Selling Used Vehicle Brands

The five best-performing brands in the used vehicle market during May were:

1.       Toyota

2.       Ford

3.       Volkswagen

4.       BMW

5.       Suzuki

Most Popular Used Commercial Vehicles

In the used commercial and bakkie segment, the top three sellers were:

1.       Nissan NP200 1.6 A/C Safety Pack Single Cab

2.       Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi XL Double Cab

3.       Ford Ranger 2.0D XL Automatic Double Cab

Used Market Continues to Perform

The latest figures highlight the continued popularity of compact SUVs, passenger vehicles and bakkies in South Africa's used vehicle market, giving buyers a clear indication of the models currently attracting strong demand.