Toyota South Africa reports that out of the 11 795 units sold in March 2019, a total of 4252 were Hilux bakkies. While overall industry sales have continued to decline this year, Toyota sales have been on a steady trajectory.
At 47 718, domestic sales for March have contracted by 3.1% compared to the same month last year when a total of 49 230 vehicles were sold.
Naamsa reported that out of the industry sales of 47 718, an estimated 41 235 units sold or 86.4% represented dealer sales, an estimated 6.6% represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 4.3% to government and 2.7% to industry corporate fleets.
Toyota and Lexus sales: March 2019
Corolla/Quest - 1723
Fortuner - 954
RAV4 - 715
Lexus
ES - 35
UX - 30
NX - 25
LX - 25
Luxury Toyota SUVs Land Cruiser 200 and Prado also fared well in their respective segments with 105 and 103 units apiece.