With the Swift leading the way, Suzuki Auto South Africa achieved a record month for new-car sales in October 2026…
In October 2026, Suzuki Auto South Africa reported record new-car sales, with over over 7 000 units sold. Claiming second spot among the top 10 best-selling car brands in South Africa, the Japanese automaker’s local arm sold 7 292 new vehicles, breaking its previous record (6 890 units; October 2025) by 402 units.
The Swift – which claimed top honours in the Budget Car category at CAR magazine’s Top 12 Best Buys awards this year and placed second among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa in October – was the firm’s best-seller, shifting 2 344 units. The Ertiga, Fronx, and Baleno registered 1 234, 1 118, and 556 units sold, respectively. In the tenth month of the year, 543 new Dzires found homes. The Jimny recorded 220 sales. Dealer sales accounted for 5 058 cars, followed by fleet, rental and government customers signing for 2 234 units.
Said Cristine Knight, Senior Manager of Sales and Dealer Development at Suzuki Auto South Africa, “Breaking the 7 000-unit barrier for the first time is a significant milestone for Suzuki Auto South Africa, and one that reflects the continued support of our customers and the hard work of our dealer network.” She added, “Our focus remains on offering South African motorists vehicles that deliver on reliability, quality and value, while continuing to strengthen our presence in the local market. We don’t take the support we’ve received for granted, and we look forward to building on this momentum.”
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