Sales continue to rise

According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), overall passenger vehicle sales (including AMH and AAD) were up 3.3 percent in March to 35 167 units compared to February 2011 and 23.5 percent up on March 2010. FMCSA’s passenger vehicle sales out-performed market growth, up 55.2 percent on March 2010.
Total market sales grew 22.8 percent year on year, 8,8 percent up on February, ending first quarter sales in a very strong position. March sales accounted for 53478 new vehicle registrations.

While first quarter sales have been exceptionally strong, it is expected April will be a challenging month for the market due to fewer selling days as a result of the public holidays.
Top10 passenger vehicles
1. VW POLO Vivo 2 144
2. TOYOTA Corolla 1 984
3. VW POLO 1 823
4. TOYOTA Yaris ZEN 1 445
5. MERCEDES C-Class 1 342
6. FORD Figo 1 204
7. BMW 3-Series 1 169
8. TOYOTA Fortuner 983
9. CHEV Aveo 894
10.CHEV Cruze 725

Top 10 LCVs

1. TOYOTA Hilux 3 767
2. CHEV Corsa Utility 1 690
3. ISUZU KB 1 680
4. NISSAN NP200 1 264
5. TOYOTA Quantum 1 121
6. FORD Ranger 930
7. NISSAN NP300 Hardbody 857
8. FORD Bantam 786
9. MAZDA BT-50 465
10.VW Amarok 456

Source: Naamsa