MG Motor has started reporting model sales figures to Naamsa. Here’s how many units the Chinese-backed brand managed to sell in South Africa in August 2025…
- MG reported 453 sales in SA for August
- Brand thus ranked in 19th place overall
- ZS accounted for 68% of firm’s volume
Having returned to South Africa late in 2024 after an 8-year hiatus, MG Motor has now started reporting model sales figures to Naamsa. So, how many units did the Chinese-backed brand sell locally in August 2025?
Well, MG – which is run by Chinese group SAIC Motor, a state-owned manufacturer – registered as many as 453 units in South Africa in August 2025, according to Naamsa.
That performance saw it rank 19th overall, just behind Mercedes-Benz (which sold a Naamsa-estimated 510 units locally last month) and ahead of Foton (380 units). In the passenger-vehicle space, meanwhile, MG finished in 16th position, right behind Stellantis (507 units).
All of MG’s sales in August came via the dealer channel. The MG ZS was the automaker’s most popular model last month, with 308 units (or 68.0% of the brand’s total) sold. Next came the MG HS on 142 units, with the fully electric Cyberster making up the balance on 3 units.
Of course, the firm recently expanded its local portfolio with the launch of the MG3 hatchback and ZS Pro crossover. We can expect these new models to appear on the sales charts from September 2025.
As a reminder, MG Motor was founded as “Morris Garages” in the United Kingdom some 101 years ago. Officially under the stewardship of Shanghai-based SAIC Motor since around 2007, MG began its previous re-entry to SA late in 2011, though again exited the local market in 2016. Now it’s back and seemingly off to a strong start…
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many vehicles did MG sell in South Africa in August 2025?
A: According to figures reported to Naamsa, MG Motor sold a total of 453 units in South Africa during August 2025.
Q: Which MG model was the most popular in South Africa in August 2025?
A: The MG ZS was the brand’s most popular model in August 2025, accounting for 308 of the 453 units sold, which represents 68% of the total volume.
Q: How did MG rank in the South African new vehicle market in August 2025?
A: MG Motor ranked 19th overall in the South African new vehicle market in August 2025. In the passenger-vehicle segment, the brand finished in 16th position.
