
Mahindra Pik-Up overtakes GWM P-Series in June bakkie race
Big fight for market share behind top dogs Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max.
TUESDAY, 07 JULY 2026, 23:46

Big fight for market share behind top dogs Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max.

Premium car brands have not been immune to the onslaught from the People’s Republic.

New vehicle sales have now gone 20 months without an overall decrease.

Forthing Friday becomes South Africa’s third REEV after the Leapmotor C10 and Changan Hunter REEV bakkie.

Replacement for the hugely successful second generation CX-5 will be petrol-powered only and without any form of hybridisation.

Boxy SUVs have grown in popularity, pushing rapid development of this market segment

For now, bakkie’s ninth-generation model is only offered in standard 2.8-litre and 48-volt mild-hybrid guise.

Ahead of production ending this year, the South African market Discovery range has been reduced again from five to three derivatives.

Fifth generation X5 will arrive on local soil next year, with an initial line-up of three models.

Chennai-sourced SUV range expected to start at lower entry point than current R489 999.