Diesel SUVs in South Africa

Diesel SUVs account for a shrinking but still significant share of the South African new vehicle market, favoured by buyers who cover high annual mileage, tow trailers or caravans, or want strong low-end torque for mixed-road driving. Models from Toyota, Ford, Volkswagen, and Haval dominate this segment, with turbodiesel engines typically delivering better fuel efficiency than their petrol equivalents at highway speeds.