Top Selling Cars in South Africa for May 2012

The South African car market continues to show its strength with sales for May 2012 reflecting a 20.7% increase when compared to May 2011. Total units sold topped 50 228 units and surprisingly May had the highest daily selling rate since June 2007.

Light commercial vehicle sales also experienced a 21.5% increase in May 2012. Naamsa maintains that low interest rates and the improved financial position of consumers would continue to fuel the local market.

Here are the top selling cars for May 2012. However, some brands like Hyundai, Kia and Mercedes-Benz have not submitted figures but Mercedes-Benz’s figures have been included in the total sales figure of 50 228.

50 Top Selling Cars – South Africa (May2012)

1. Volkswagen Polo Vivo - 2789

2. Toyota Hilux - 2613

3. Volkswagen Polo - 2343

4. Chevrolet Utility - 1898

5. Nissan NP200 - 1852

6. Ford Ranger - 1593

7. Toyota Etios - 1315

8. Isuzu KB - 1128

9. Ford Figo - 1107

10. Toyota Quantum - 1102

11. Toyota Fortuner - 1021

12. BMW 3 Series - 859

13. Toyota Corolla/Auris - 815

14. Volkswagen Golf - 624

15. Toyota Yaris - 618

16. Ford Fiesta - 598

17. Nissan NP300 - 553

18. BMW 1 Series - 542

19. Renault Sandero - 518

20. Chevrolet Aveo - 512

21. Chevrolet Spark - 495

22. Chevrolet Cruze - 468

23. Volkswagen Jetta - 457

24. Nissan Micra - 418

25. Audi A4 - 365

26. Toyota Avanza - 353

27. Ford Focus - 301

28. Nissan Juke - 298

28. Volkswagen Tiguan - 298

30. Chevrolet Sonic - 296

31. Volkswagen Amarok - 249

32. Nissan Qashqai - 242

33. Mini range - 236

34. BMW 5 Series - 225

35. Chevrolet Captiva - 220

36. Land Rover Discovery - 217

36. Toyota Land Cruiser PU - 217

38. Audi Q3 - 213

39. Audi A3 - 197

40. Honda Jazz - 194

41. BMW X3 - 184

42. Volkswagen Caddy - 183

43. Honda Civic - 168

44. Fiat Punto - 166

45. Toyota Aygo - 165

46. BMW X1 - 164

47. Range Rover Evoque - 160

48. Audi Q5 - 159

49. Dodge Caliber - 157

50. Jeep Grand Cherokee - 155

Mazda CX-5 SUV launches in SA

Mazda fans will be happy to hear that the all-new CX-5 compact SUV is now available on the South African car market.

Featuring SKYACTIV engine technology, the Mazda CX-5 produces maximum power while keeping fuel consumption to the bare minimum. The CX-5 is offered in three trim choices namely Active, Dynamic and Individual. All trim options are powered by a 2.0 litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine. The SKYACTIV system aims to maximise performance and keep internal combustion as efficient as possible while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The model variants offer between 6.8-6.9 litres /100km depending on the model.

The CX-5 is certainly pleasing to the eye with its smooth curves and robust SUV feel. The interior is somewhat sporty and offers loads of space for five adults and a heap of luggage. The CX-5 also comes with an array of safety features such as Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with traction control, ABS with EBD and EBA, bi-xenon headlights (Individual model only) and hill-start control. Airbags (Front/Side/Curtain) are fitted as standard on all Mazda CX-5 models.

Mazda CX-5 Prices (CO2 Tax included)

Mazda CX-5 2,0 Active MT - R309 000

Mazda CX-5 2,0 Dynamic AT - R336 900

Mazda CX-5 2,0 Individual AT - R389 500

Toyota and Lexus top 4 Million Hybrid Sales

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has reported that global cumulative sales of its full hybrid vehicles have topped 4 million up to 30 April 2012. Toyotamaintains that environmentally-friendly vehicles can only have a positive impact if they are used widely.

In South Africa, Toyota is the only local manufacturer to wholeheartedly promote the environmental cause by making a full range of hybrid vehicles available across its brands. In Europe and South Africa, vehicles including Toyota’s full hybrid technology include the Toyota Prius, Toyota Auris and the upcoming Toyota Yaris Hybrid which will make its South African debut in July 2012. The Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid will be launched in Europe later in the year and there are currently no plans to introduce the model to the South African car market.

Toyota currently sells 18 full hybrid models in 80 countries and regions across the world. Hybrid sales have accounted for 15% of TMC’s global sales.

Since the launch of the Hybrid Coaster EV in 1997, Toyota estimates that its full hybrid vehicles have led to a saving of approximately 26 million tonnes in CO2 emissions and have saved about 9 billion litres of fuel.

Looking for a hybrid car? Contact Toyota South Africa today…