Naamsa has released the new-car sales figures for October 2026. We take a closer look at the top 10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa in the tenth month of the year…
Despite inflation, interest rate hikes, and slower economic growth, new-car sales in South Africa remained resilient in October 2026, reports Naamsa. In the tenth month of the year, a total of 61 890 new vehicles were sold in our market – the latter figure signifying a 10.4% increase over October 2025 and an increase of 234 units over September 2026. Taking a closer look at the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment, LCVs accounted for 13 689 units, reflecting a 2.2% sales increase year-on-year, of the total figure. Bakkies remain a hallmark segment for the South African market. These were the best-selling bakkies in South Africa in October 2026.
10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa in October 2026
The Toyota Hilux continues to lead the local bakkie sales race, with the Japanese automaker moving 3 820 new Hilux units in October. Ford’s Ranger secured second spot on the podium, relegating the Isuzu D-Max to third place. In terms of sales, the Ranger bested the D-Max by 737 units sold. The Ranger’s 2 381-unit sales figure resulted in a strong market presence, while the D-Max logged 1 644 units sold.
The GWM P-Series ranked fourth, with 666 units sold, followed closely by the Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up (664 units). The Volkswagen Amarok logged 459 units sold, while Toyota’s Land Cruiser Pickup recorded 384 units sold. Lower down the list, the JAC T-Series captured 285 units sold, while the Peugeot Landtrek achieved 175 units sold, followed by the Nissan Navara (165 units).
- Toyota Hilux — 3 820 units
- Ford Ranger — 2 381 units
- Isuzu D-Max — 1 644 units
- GWM P-Series — 666 units
- Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up — 664 units
- Volkswagen Amarok — 459 units
- Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup — 384 units
- JAC T-Series — 285 units
- Peugeot Landtrek — 175 units
- Nissan Navara — 165 units
Just missing out on the top 10, the Mahindra Balero recorded 164 sales, followed by the Foton Tunland (154 units), and JMC Vigus (141 units). The LDV T60 registered 130 sales, while the BYD Shark 6 sat closer to the bottom of the sales list, with 113 units sold.
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