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These were SA’s top-selling vehicles in a turbulent 2020

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In 2020, the pandemic saw local new-vehicle sales declining 29.1% to 380,449 units, levels last seen two decades ago.

Here are the top overall and segment performers in a pandemic-hit year which saw total sales dip nearly 30%The Toyota Hilux retained its customary spot as SA’s best-selling vehicle in 2020. Picture: SUPPLIED

If Covid-19 doesn’t cause further harsh lockdowns, industry pundits expect markets will begin to recover in 2021, though they may take two years to reach pre-pandemic levels. The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA predicts an estimated 15% improvement in domestic new-vehicle sales for 2021.

Volkswagen SA remained second with a 21.6% market share — its highest yet — though its 2020 sales were down 28.9% year on year. With 19,750 units sold in 2020, the locally manufactured Polo Vivo is SA’s best-selling passenger car.

 

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