Toyota has remained on top in the month of June, selling 5 655 vehicles in the popular light-commercial vehicles segment and convincingly taking bakkie victory with the Hilux. Here is a collection of the data for the best LCV sellers locally and the most exported bakkies built in South Africa.
The month of June 2023 proved to be a major increase of vehicle exports and new vehicle sales when compared to the same time in 2022. Exports rose by 4,7% while new vehicle sales increased by 4,8%. Toyota claimed the top step of both the passenger brand segment and light commercial vehicle segments. Here is how they fared along with other bestsellers locally.
The upbeat new vehicle market performance was encouraging given the multiplicity of negative considerations which still outweighs positive ones during the month of June 2023. Aggregate domestic new vehicle sales in June, at 46,810 units reflected an increase of 5,758 units, or 14,0%, from the 41,052 vehicles sold in June 2022. Export sales recorded a decline of 3,920 units, or 12,6%, to 27,296 units in June 2023 compared to the 31,216 vehicles exported in June 2022. – The Automotive Business Council
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Top 5 light commercial vehicle brands for June 2023
- Toyota – 5 655
- Ford – 2 214
- Isuzu – 1 953
- Nissan – 1 525
- Mahindra – 696
While the light commercial vehicle segment is primarily made up of bakkies, panel vans and minibus taxis also contribute to the monthly sales figures of each automaker. So let’s have a look at who holds the crown for best-selling bakkie in the month.
Top 5 selling bakkies for June 2023
- Toyota Hilux – 3 792
- Ford Ranger – 2 099
- Isuzu D-Max – 1 953
- Nissan NP200 – 1 108
- Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up – 662
Toyota and Ford both manufacture and export their utilitarian models to foreign markets, here is how many of each bakkie found homes abroad.
Top 4 exported bakkies for June 2023
- Toyota Hilux – 3 957
- Ford Ranger – 2 373
- Isuzu D-Max – 427
- Nissan Navara – 364
