Suzuki is making significant strides in the used car market. In April 2024, used car sales increased by 7% year-on-year, reaching R11.7b. However, the fewer public holidays in April this year may not provide an accurate year-on-year comparison.
“Suzuki has a reputation for reliability and affordability, both factors that have driven the brand’s popularity,” says George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader. Customers can purchase a three-year-old Suzuki Swift with an average mileage of 36 708km for R185 237, slightly lower than the R189 097 price in April 2023. It offers affordability, style and fuel efficiency.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen’s Polo Vivo 1.4 remains the best-selling variant in the used car market, followed by the VW Polo 1.0TSI and Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6.