We’ve rounded up the top 10 best-selling car brands in South Africa in May 2026. See the list below…
In May 2026, naamsa, the Automotive Business Council of South Africa, reported that a total of 51 071 new cars were sold in our market – an increase of 5 784 units compared to the 45 287 units sold in May 2025. The industry also recorded month-on-month sales growth, with May 2026’s aggregate new-car sales representing an increase of 3 092 units compared to the 47 979 units sold in April 2026.
Leading the sales charts once again, Toyota remained the best-selling car brand in May 2026, with 10 667 new Toyota vehicles rolling off showroom floors, an increase of 479 units compared to April 2026, in the fifth month of the year. Suzuki SA retained second spot with a total of 5 546 new Suzukis finding homes in May 2026 – an increase of 183 units over April 2026 – while 5 295 new Volkswagens were sold in May 2026, a 481-unit increase compared to April 2026.
Hyundai remained in fourth position, followed by Ford and GWM – the former and latter claiming fifth and sixth place, respectively – while Chery retained seventh spot. Jetour placed eighth once again, followed by Mahindra in ninth. Isuzu rounded out the top 10, while Omoda & Jaecoo, which occupied ninth place in April 2026, dropped out of the top 10 rankings in May 2026.
Top 10 best-selling car brands in SA in May 2026
- Toyota – 10 667 (up 479)
- Suzuki – 5 546 (up 183)
- Volkswagen – 5 295 units (up 481)
- Hyundai – 3 054 units (up 197)
- Ford – 2 932 units (up 230)
- GWM – 2 605 units (up 120)
- Chery – 2 569 units (up 107)
- Jetour – 2020 units (up 216)
- Mahindra – 1 429 units (up 331)
- Isuzu – 1 371 (up 52)
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