Toyota leads car sales in August
Globally, the organisation’s sales and production volumes had already recovered to 90 percent of the previous year's July figures – following Covid-19-induced disruptions in both retail and manufacturing.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) reported sales of 7 743 vehicles in August 2020, an increase of 279 units compared to the previous month of July.
It was again the Toyota Hilux that spearheaded the company’s local sales with an enviable total of 3 610 units sold.
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The double cab configuration with 1 850 sales remains top of mind for customers, while Single and Extra Cab versions accounted for 1 071 and 689 of the total Hilux sales, respectively.
Ultimately, TSAM’s total light commercial vehicle sales have continued to shoot the lights out in the segment with 4 853 vehicles sold – thanks in part to 1 000 Hiace and 125 Land Cruiser 79 pick-up models sold, as well as dozens of Quantum and Dyna units finding new homes.
On the passenger front, the Fortuner led Toyota’s SUV assault with 733 units retailed, while Etios and Corolla Quest posted sales of 415 and 370 units apiece.
On the truck front, there was a strong showing by the Hino 300 Series with 204 units in the medium commercial vehicles segment while the 500 Series posted 86 sales in the heavy commercial vehicle’s category.
TSAM’s total sales of 7 743, out of the industry aggregate of 33 515, translated to a laudable market share of 23.1 percent.
Globally, the organisation’s sales and production volumes had already recovered to 90 percent of the previous year’s July figures – following Covid-19-induced disruptions in both retail and manufacturing.
The National Association of Automotive Manufacturers of South Africa noted that the demand for new vehicles has improved slightly compared to the previous two months as South Africa’s lockdown restrictions eased further to Level 2 last month.
The association noted that activity in the new vehicle market is expected to remain low for the remainder of the year due to the uncertainties relating to the economic impact of the coronavirus, compounded by the need for both consumers and businesses alike to adapt to short-term budget pressures.
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