{"id":221557,"date":"2018-01-27T08:57:44","date_gmt":"2018-01-27T06:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=221557"},"modified":"2018-01-27T08:57:44","modified_gmt":"2018-01-27T06:57:44","slug":"the-10-most-searched-for-cars-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/221557\/the-10-most-searched-for-cars-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 most searched for cars in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

The BMW 3 Series was the most searched-for car in South Africa in 2017 according to data from automotive site, AutoTrader. It was followed by the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Volkswagen Golf.<\/p>\n

Each year, the vehicle marketplace analyses search statistics pertaining to its site. The findings are a clear indication of consumer interest and buying preferences, said AutoTrader. They are especially important given the fact that Mercedes-Benz and BMW do not report individual sales figures.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2016, the most searched-for vehicles were identical: the 3 Series, C-Class and Golf occupied the top three spots. We are not surprised by this finding. BMW\u2019s 3 Series is massively popular; it has sold more than 15 million units worldwide since its launch in 1975,” said\u00a0George Mienie, AutoTrader CEO.<\/p>\n

“South African motorists love this car because of its sensational driving experience. The C-Class is a similar success story; it\u2019s been in existence since 1993 and its best-in-class levels of refinement, luxury and safety have seen it prove exceptionally popular with South African motorists,” Mienie said.<\/p>\n

In fourth place in 2016 was the Toyota Hilux \u2013 and this is a position it occupied once again in 2017. \u201cIt was no surprise to see the Hilux in this position yet again. It is, after all, the top-selling new vehicle in South Africa (during 2017, Toyota sold a whopping 36 422 of these bakkies),\u201d Mienie noted.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that all six companies represented in the top 10 \u2013BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford and Audi \u2013 have a long and proud history in South Africa.<\/p>\n

“Clearly, motorists trust these brands and it will be some time before relative newcomers to the fray (Hyundai and Kia, for instance) will inspire the same level of confidence. We will be monitoring \u2013 and reporting on \u2013 these trends with great interest,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

These are AutoTrader\u2019s top searched-for vehicles for 2017:<\/strong><\/p>\n

BMW 3 Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Volkswagen Golf<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Toyota Hilux<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ford Ranger<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Volkswagen Polo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BMW 1 Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Audi A3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Toyota Fortuner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BMW X5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Read: These are the best cars in South Africa \u2013 ranked by affordability<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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