April 2025 was a challenging month for many industries, with global economic pressures continuing to weigh heavily. Yet, South Africa’s new vehicle market—particularly the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment—managed to stay on course. Here are the top 5 best-selling bakkies for the month…
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According to the latest Naamsa stats, 9 961 new LCVs, including bakkies and mini-buses, were sold in April 2025. That’s a modest increase of 307 units compared to the same month last year, which saw 9 654 units leave showroom floors. The 3.2% year-on-year growth may seem small, but in today’s climate, it’s a sign of consistent demand—especially in the ever-popular bakkie segment.
Medium truck sales also moved in the right direction, climbing 10.2% to reach 629 units, up from 571 units sold in April 2024. On the other hand, heavy trucks and buses took a knock, dipping by 11.1% year-on-year. Just 1 710 units were registered in April 2025, compared to 1 923 a year earlier.
With that context in mind, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the top five best-selling bakkies in South Africa for April 2025. These workhorses continue to drive the backbone of both urban and rural economies, and their performance offers valuable insight into market trends and customer loyalty.
Here’s how each model stacked up last month …

Toyota Hilux – 2 780 (- 143 units)
Ford Ranger – 1 728 (- 451 units)
Isuzu D-MAX – 1 018 (- 1 232 units)
Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up – 654 (- 558 units)
GWM P-Series – 497 (+ 95 units)

Market leader, Toyota Hilux, experienced a contraction in sales, registering 2 780 units, a decrease of 143 units compared to the previous period’s 2 923 units. Ford Ranger also witnessed a notable downturn, with sales declining by 451 units, from 2 179 to 1 728 units. Isuzu D-MAX faced the most significant reduction in sales volume, dropping by 1 232 units from 2 250 to 1 018 units. Mahindra’s Scorpio Pik-Up followed the downward trend, recording a decrease of 558 units, moving from 1 212 to 654 units. Contrasting this overall decline, the GWM P-Series demonstrated positive growth, achieving sales of 497 units, an increase of 95 units from the previous period’s 402 units.
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