Visio Auto Market Terminal
NAAMSA: New vehicle sales up 4.2% in March 2026
Total industry sales reached 49,570 units in March, with passenger cars leading growth at 5.1%. SUVs and crossovers continue to dominate buyer preference.
Suzuki overtakes VW as SA second-best seller for Q1 2026
Suzuki Auto SA confirms Q1 2026 sales of 17,200 units, surpassing VW for the first time. Swift and Fronx lead the charge with combined 9,800 units.
2026 Toyota Hilux GR-S pricing revealed
Toyota SA confirms the 2026 Hilux GR-S at R895,900. New 2.8 GD-6 engine with 165kW. Pre-orders open April 1. Expected to be the fastest-selling Hilux variant.
Fuel price increase: Petrol up R0.38/L from April 2
DoE announces April fuel price adjustments. 95 ULP rises to R24.62/L. Analysts expect increased demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and hybrids.
Used car prices climb 3.2% MoM — affordability squeeze continues
TransUnion Auto Information Solutions reports used car values continue rising. Average used car price now R391,000. Budget segment (<R250K) seeing fastest growth.
SARB holds repo rate at 7.75% — prime stays at 11.50%
Reserve Bank keeps rates steady for the third consecutive meeting. Vehicle finance approval rates remain at 67%, supporting steady buyer activity.
BYD opens 12 new dealerships across Gauteng and Western Cape
Chinese EV giant BYD accelerates SA expansion with 12 new showrooms. The Atto 3 and Dolphin Mini are driving demand, with 340% YoY growth.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max launched at R599,900
Chery SA expands its SUV lineup with the flagship Tiggo 8 Pro Max. 7-seater, 1.6T engine, 5-year/150,000km warranty. Targets Fortuner and Everest buyers.