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SouthAfrica has a decently sized new vehicle sales market. In 2024, just over half a million new vehicles (515,712) were sold in SouthAfrica, a decrease of 3% from the 531,775 units sold in 2023. However, 99% of all the new vehicles sold in SouthAfrica are still internal.
TKM), will begin exporting the Etios series sedan and hatchback to SouthAfrica in March 2012. The models for export will be based on the Etios platform currently sold in India, but will be developed and produced to fit the lifestyles, consumer preferences, climate, road conditions and usage considerations in SouthAfrica.
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TKM), will begin exporting the Etios series sedan and hatchback to SouthAfrica in March 2012. The models for export will be based on the Etios platform currently sold in India, but will be developed and produced to fit the lifestyles, consumer preferences, climate, road conditions and usage considerations in SouthAfrica.
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