South Africa’s new vehicle sales in September achieved their highest monthly level in 10 years, continuing a high-revving recovery for the automotive market in 2025. According to figures released by automotive umbrella body Naamsa, 54,700 cars and commercial vehicles were sold last month. It was a 24.

These all-wheel drive models will complement the front-wheel drive Dashing five-seater and X70 Plus seven-seater SUVs Jetour has offered since the brand made its local debut in September 2024.

The X-Trail has sold more than 50,000 units since being introduced in South Africa in 2001 and at one time was one of the most popular SUVs in its segment.

Toyota’s luxury Lexus division has announced it will discontinue the IS sedan model in SA at the end of the year as the brand intensifies its focus on SUVs.