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The refreshed Ford Ranger line-up for 2026 strengthens its position as one of South Africa’s most popular bakkies. Built at Silverton, the range now spans 23 derivatives across Single Cab, Super Cab and Double Cab body styles.
Mercedes-Benz has expanded its long-haul range in South Africa with two specialised heavy-haul models, the Arocs 4863AS/48 SLT and the Actros 4058S/39.
Toyota has added the Corolla Cross GR-S to its local line-up, a version that introduces sport-focused styling and adjustments to the driving experience. The Corolla Cross GR-S takes the established strengths of the Corolla Cross and adds styling, interior details, and suspension changes that set it apart from the rest of the line-up.
Citroën has expanded its South African line-up with the launch of the Basalt, a new SUV-coupé that blends bold styling, everyday practicality, and comfort-focused technology. Positioned as part of the brand’s C-Cubed programme, the Basalt joins the C3 and Aircross, offering a distinctive fastback silhouette and a package tailored to local driving conditions.
When South Africans buy a car, the purchase price is only the beginning of the ownership story. The real cost unfolds over years of fuel stops, service intervals, replacement parts and the occasional unexpected repair.
Toyota South Africa Motors has expanded its GR Corolla line-up with the addition of a new eight-speed automatic transmission, enhancing usability while retaining the model’s sharp performance edge.
Changan is throwing its hat in the ring of highly contested mid-sized SUV market in South Africa with the arrival of the Changan UNI-S soon.
GWM has added the HAVAL H6 PHEV to its South African line-up, a plug-in hybrid SUV that combines electric commuting capability with long-distance range and all-wheel-drive performance.
Suzuki has launched the Across in South Africa, a C-segment SUV with mild-hybrid technology, positioned for families and urban drivers.
A vehicle best known for delivering goods across South Africa’s cities is now delivering unforgettable safari experiences in the bush.
Renault South Africa has introduced the updated Kiger Turbo, giving the compact SUV a stronger performance focus along with refreshed design details and improved in car technology.
DFSK introduced what it describes as the ‘Ultimate Staff and Equipment Transport’, to its current range in South Africa that so far consisted of a panel van and a bakkie.
Volkswagen has once again stirred excitement in Wolfsburg by previewing the ninth‑generation Golf to employees during a private internal session.