Base models still big in South Africa: These were the 20 top-selling derivatives in Q2 2026

Volkswagen's Polo Vivo base model is South Africa's top-selling model derivative.

South Africans are looking for maximum value, and this is evident not only in the growing sales of affordable vehicles from Chinese and Indian manufacturers, but also in the specific models they are choosing.

But which vehicles are South Africans buying the most?

Sales data for the second quarter of 2026, released to IOL by Lightstone Auto, reveals the model derivatives that are proving most popular among local buyers.

While the Toyota Hilux is South Africa’s best-selling model range, its most popular derivative only ranks 12th on the list of top-selling derivatives.