{"id":846390,"date":"2025-12-19T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=846390"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:14:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:14:00","slug":"south-africa-kissed-these-28-cars-goodbye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/846390\/south-africa-kissed-these-28-cars-goodbye\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa kissed these 28 cars goodbye"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Africa has said goodbye to 28 cars over the past two years, as carmakers reassessed their local lineups and global strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early 2024 started with a handful of discontinuations, which turned into a major shift by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Familiar models quietly disappeared from showrooms, and manufacturers moved toward newer, more efficient, or more profitable vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The early wave of withdrawals included several well-known cars. Subaru replaced the VX with the Crosstrek, and Kia ended production of the Rio for all right-hand-drive markets, which meant its exit from South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citro\u00ebn dropped its European-built C3 and C3 Aircross and replaced them with Indian-made versions that share the same names but are completely different cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honda also retired the WR-V and introduced the Elevate in its place, in line with the growing demand for compact SUVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mahindra made a similar move by discontinuing the XUV300 and introducing the newer XUV300 TurboSport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volkswagen discontinued its entry-level Amarok bakkie, signalling a shift in focus for its commercial lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other models were discontinued due to slowing sales. Hyundai dropped the Kona, Nissan removed the Qashqai, Jeep ended the Renegade, Mazda discontinued the BT-50, and Toyota phased out the C-HR.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nissan NP200, one of the best-selling small bakkies in the country, was discontinued because its ageing engineering could no longer keep up with modern standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suzuki also removed the Vitara, saying its newer Fronx and Grand Vitara already filled that space in the SUV market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pace of changes picked up sharply in 2025, with at least 16 more models being discontinued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many of these decisions were driven by low demand, others were tied to major global shifts in the industry\u2014especially the shift toward electric vehicles and simplified product ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaguar made the most dramatic move. In late 2024, it announced a complete shift to electric cars as part of a major rebrand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big exit from Ford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ford-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ford-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-832136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ford-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ford-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ford-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ford-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It then stopped building all its petrol and diesel models, including the popular E-Pace and F-Type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has already shown off its first new concept, the Type 00, but for now, Jaguar has no new cars on sale in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its parent company still operates locally through the Land Rover and Range Rover brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maserati took a similar step, removing the Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte from its South African lineup as it prepares to introduce future electric models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Audi continued trimming its global range, discontinuing the A4 in 2025 and replacing it with the new-generation A5. The A1 and Q2 will also be cut in 2026 as the company simplifies its offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiat discontinued the Tipo, consistent with its small footprint in South Africa. Ford dropped the Puma even though it was well-reviewed, because it was considered too expensive to compete effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its removal, Ford\u2019s only locally available passenger vehicle is the Territory SUV, alongside its strong-selling Ranger and Everest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honda also discontinued the Ballade and BR-V in 2025, while Lexus ended the RC. Toyota made two noteworthy cuts this year, which are the Corolla Quest and the Land Cruiser 79 V8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quest, once one of the most affordable sedans on the market, fell victim to declining interest in sedans as more South Africans choose crossovers and SUVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Land Cruiser 79 lost its iconic 4.5-litre V8 turbodiesel after Toyota shifted globally to more efficient engines, leaving Toyota with no V8 models in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 28 cars that have been discontinued in South Africa over the course of two years are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Citroen C3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Citroen-c3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Citroen-c3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-793764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Citroen-c3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Citroen-c3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Citroen-c3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Citroen-c3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Citroen C3 Aircross<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-Citroen-C3-Aircross-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-Citroen-C3-Aircross-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28687\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honda WR-V<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2020-Honda-WR-V.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2020-Honda-WR-V-1024x485.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30272\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hyundai Kona<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Hyundai-Kona-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Hyundai-Kona-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18809\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeep Renegade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jeep-Renegade-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jeep-Renegade-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11571\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mahindra XUV300<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022-Mahindra-XUV300-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022-Mahindra-XUV300-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38483\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mazda BT-50<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2021-Mazda-BT-50-Header-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2021-Mazda-BT-50-Header-5-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84147\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nissan Qashqai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-Nissan-Qashqai-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-Nissan-Qashqai-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57868\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suzuki Vitara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Suzuki-Vitara-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Suzuki-Vitara-3-1024x523.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25724\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toyota C-HR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2196398691-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2196398691-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-793770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2196398691-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2196398691-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2196398691-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2196398691-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2196398691-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VW Amarok 110kW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-VW-Amarok-header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-VW-Amarok-header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71158\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nissan NP200<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NissanNP200-e1648556358879.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NissanNP200-1024x702.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-569826\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audi A4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-Audi-A4-Black-Edition-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-Audi-A4-Black-Edition-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92329\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fiat Tipo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2022-Fiat-Tipo-Hatchback-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2022-Fiat-Tipo-Hatchback-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25891\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford Puma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-Ford-Puma-Titanium-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-Ford-Puma-Titanium-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93050\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honda Ballade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-Honda-Ballade-RS-header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-Honda-Ballade-RS-header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99162\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honda BR-V<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-Honda-BR-V-Header-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-Honda-BR-V-Header-5-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56670\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jaguar E-Pace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2021-Jaguar-E-Pace-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2021-Jaguar-E-Pace-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84528\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jaguar F-Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-Jaguar-F-Type-header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-Jaguar-F-Type-header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59123\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jaguar I-Pace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Jaguar-I-Pace-R-Dynamic-HSE-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Jaguar-I-Pace-R-Dynamic-HSE-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65756\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jaguar XE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2022-Jaguar-XE-Header-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2022-Jaguar-XE-Header-1-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110434\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jaguar XF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jaguar-XF-header-scaled-e1629875248896.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jaguar-XF-header-1024x626.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24007\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lexus RC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2021-Lexus-RC-F-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2021-Lexus-RC-F-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91584\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maserati Ghibli<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maserati-Ghibli-Hybrid-Header-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maserati-Ghibli-Hybrid-Header-2-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22971\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maserati Levante<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-Maserati-Levante-MC-Edition-Giallo-Corse-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-Maserati-Levante-MC-Edition-Giallo-Corse-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35845\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maserati Quattroporte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-Maserati-Quattroporte-Trofeo-Nerissimo-Edition-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-Maserati-Quattroporte-Trofeo-Nerissimo-Edition-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124186\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toyota Corolla Quest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Toyota-Corolla-Quest-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Toyota-Corolla-Quest-1-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21600\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toyota Land Cruiser 79 V8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-79-DC-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-79-DC-Header-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97718\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa 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