Suzuki passes 7 000 monthly sales for the first time in October

Industry body naamsa’s latest official report puts Suzuki Auto South Africa at 7 292 passenger and light commercial vehicles in October, a new overall record for the brand. It is also the first time Suzuki has gone beyond 7 000 units in a single month, a sign of how quickly the brand’s presence on local roads is growing.

That total beats the previous high of 6 890 units, set in October 2025, by 402 vehicles.

How Suzuki sales were split in October

Dealer sales made up 5 058 of the vehicles sold, while government, rental and fleet customers took 2 234 units. The result keeps Suzuki in place as the second-best-selling vehicle manufacturer in South Africa, in a year that has seen continued growth in new-vehicle sales.

Swift leads the Suzuki model line-up

Of the 15 models the brand offers, the Swift was the strongest seller with 2 344 units. Next came the Ertiga MPV on 1 234, followed by the Fronx at 1 118.

Further down the order, the Baleno found 556 buyers and the Dzire 543.

Suzuki on the sales milestone

Cristine Knight, Senior Manager-Sales and Dealer Development at Suzuki Auto South Africa, said breaking the 7 000-unit barrier “reflects the continued support of our customers and the hard work of our dealer network.”

Looking ahead, she said the company’s focus remains “on offering South African motorists vehicles that deliver on reliability, quality and value, while continuing to strengthen our presence in the local market.” Suzuki Auto South Africa added that it intends to build on the momentum through its dealer partners.

Supplied by MotorPress (Eileen Gengan, Assistant Manager: PR & Events, Suzuki Auto South Africa)

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