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Cars.co.za recently launched Industry Report 2026 at its DealerCon summit, offers insight into the forces shaping South Africa’s vehicle market.
- Dealer News
- 22 September 2026
Hyundai Automotive South Africa is expanding its Hyundai Grand i10 range with the introduction of a new Executive derivative, as competition intensifies in the price-sensitive entry-level vehicle market.
The new Hyundai Grand i10 Executive, which will be offered in both manual and automatic transmissions, is set to include side and curtain airbags as well as Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as standard, features that further bolster occupant protection and on-road stability.
“We take a proactive and continuous approach to improving our vehicles,” says Stanley Anderson, CEO of Hyundai Automotive South Africa. “The introduction of the Executive derivative reflects our commitment to enhancing safety and overall product value in a highly competitive segment.”
The existing Hyundai Grand i10 Premium derivatives will remain on sale, ensuring a diversified offering across price points within the segment.
“Our latest update underscores our intent to maintain competitiveness in the entry-level market while reinforcing brand value through incremental innovation and feature-led differentiation,” he adds.
Cars.co.za recently launched Industry Report 2026 at its DealerCon summit, offers insight into the forces shaping South Africa’s vehicle market.
Nissan has introduced the Tekton, a new compact SUV for the South African market. The model is built on the Renault‑Nissan alliance’s CMF‑B platform and is closely related to the Renault Duster, sharing engines and mechanical components.
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