The South African SUV market saw a major shift between January and August compared to the same period last year, according to S&P Global Mobility.
Together, Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) grew their sales volume by as much as 86 per cent, boosting their total market share to 15 per cent. This was driven by Chery, whose volume rose 27 per cent to more than 16,000 units, and Haval, which saw a 45 per cent surge to over 12,000 units, according to S&P Global Mobility.
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Although Japanese leaders Toyota and Suzuki still command the largest volumes, their individual dominance is waning, with both brands recording a decline in market share in the same period.
