South African car sales 2025: winners and losers by brand and model

India-built cars were South Africa’s top-selling light vehicles in 2025, accounting for 38% of sales. Locally built cars dropped to second place (31%) while Chinese-built vehicles rounded out the top three with 16%.

South African car sales 2025: winners and losers by brand and model
India-built cars were South Africa’s top-selling light vehicles in 2025, accounting for 38% of sales. Locally built cars dropped to second place (31%) while Chinese-built vehicles rounded out the top three with 16%.