Suzuki’s Swift has once again topped South Africa’s best -selling passenger vehicle. Here is how the top was played for the top 10 May 2025.
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South Africa’s passenger vehicle segment saw a strong reversal in May 2025, supported by the South African Reserve Bank’s 25 base point interest rate cut. The decision helps to bring the sales of the new passenger to 31 741 units to 31 741 units, with the aim of increasing strength and stimulating economic activities, which serves as a 30% increase compared to May 2024. Namsa, This rapid growth reflects improvement in consumer trust and credit conditions, lowering by low inflation (2.8%) and a strong rand. Rent sales indicated a total of 8.5%, a healthy demand in many channels.
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Industry leaders welcomed rate cuts, highlighting their role in reducing installment pressure for car buyers and encouraging investment in vehicle production. The cost of low borrowing and inflation is now more firmly anchored with expectations, with the passenger segment well deployed well for continuous recovery despite wider global headwinds.
Top 10 best selling passenger vehicles for SA for May 2025
- Suzuki Swift – 1 842 (- 211 units)
- Toyota Corolla Cross – 1 629 (+ 45 units)
- VW Polo Vivo – 1 543 (+ 177 units)
- Hyundai grand i10 – 1 350 (- 75 units)
- Cher Tiggo 4 Pro – 1 255 (+ 122 units)
- Suzuki Fronx – 1 219 (+ 33 units)
- Havildar Jolian – 1 113 (+ 140 units)
- Toyota Starlet – 1 039 (+ 134 units)
- Kia Sonnet – 863 (+ 51 units)
- VW Polo – 862 ( – 114 units)
The most important news from the month was Headway Chinese Automkers Cher and Havildar experience, in which their Tiggo 4 Pro and Jolian models proceeded in the list respectively. Locally built Volkswagen has come to the final place on the Polo list, while Suzuki’s ever popular Swift has once again claimed the top position.
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