The Toyota RAV4 registered its best sales month in South Africa since early 2021, while Land Cruiser FJ sales continued to climb. Here are the sales figures for June 2026…
- New RAV4 and FJ launched in May 2026
- RAV4 posts its best sales in over 5 years
- 264 units of Land Cruiser FJ registered
The new Toyota RAV4 and Land Cruiser FJ both launched in South Africa in the 2nd half of May 2026. So, with June 2026 now behind us, exactly how well did these newcomers from the Japanese brand sell in their first full month on the local market?
Well, according to figures reported to industry-representative body Naamsa, Toyota SA Motors registered 355 units of the RAV4 in June – including 20 examples via the rental channel. Based on our records, that’s the RAV4’s best performance since way back in January 2021, when 436 units were sold (33.3% of which went to rental companies).
This comes after the Japanese firm’s local division registered 215 units of the RAV4 in the 6th-gen model’s launch month of May (with 180 of those sold through the dealer channel), though the sales split between the outgoing 5th-generation range and the new version remains unclear. Still, that was the first time the RAV4 had made it into triple digits since October 2025.
As a reminder, the XA60-series RAV4 range in South Africa currently comprises 4 derivatives, with the flagship plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) derivative scheduled to be added as the 5th variant soon. The new line-up kicks off with the RAV4 2.5 GX HEV E-Four CVT, which is available from R770 500, while the aforementioned PHEV will be priced from R1 043 900.
Strong initial demand for Land Cruiser FJ, too
What about the new Land Cruiser FJ? Well, Toyota SA Motors registered 264 units of this ladder-frame SUV in June 2026, including 19 units via the rental channel. That comes after 127 units of the new FJ-badged model were registered in May 2026 (including 116 units through the dealer channel). From what we understand, orders for the new FJ far outstrip Toyota SA Motors’ allocation for the rest of the year.
In June 2026, the Land Cruiser FJ thus again outsold the larger and more expensive Land Cruiser 300, which ended the month on 115 units. The J250-series Prado, however, was once more the most popular Land Cruiser SUV, with as many as 307 examples sold in June. The Japanese brand’s local division also registered 3 units of the Land Cruiser 76 wagon.
To refresh your memory, the Land Cruiser FJ range in Mzansi currently comprises just a pair of derivatives: the GX priced at R714 000 and the VX starting at R761 400. Both employ Toyota’s long-in-the-tooth naturally aspirated 2.7-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine, which sends 122 kW and 245 Nm to all 4 corners via a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How well did the new Toyota RAV4 sell in South Africa during June 2026, and how does it compare historically?
A: Toyota SA Motors registered 355 units of the RAV4 in June 2026, which included 20 units allocated to the rental channel. This milestone performance represents the nameplate’s best local monthly sales total since January 2021, when 436 units were recorded.
Q: What were the June 2026 sales figures for the new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, and how does demand look?
A: The new ladder-frame Land Cruiser FJ achieved 264 registrations in June 2026, including 19 rental units, building heavily on its initial launch month volume of 127 units in May. Local demand is exceptionally strong, with current customer orders reported to far exceed Toyota SA Motors’ vehicle allocation for the remainder of the year.
Q: How did the Land Cruiser FJ perform against other Land Cruiser stablemates, and what does the local line-up cost?
A: The Land Cruiser FJ comfortably outsold the premium Land Cruiser 300 (115 units) but finished just behind the highly popular Prado (307 units). The local FJ line-up consists of two derivatives powered by a 2.7-litre petrol engine (122 kW/245 Nm): the entry-level GX priced from R714 000 and the higher-tier VX starting at R761 400.
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