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Every Car Launching in South Africa in 2025: The Complete Guide
From the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series to the new BMW 5 Series — here's every significant launch expected in South Africa in 2025
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South Africa''s automotive market in 2025 is set for a wave of significant new model introductions. From long-awaited replacements to entirely new entrants, here''s what''s coming.
**Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series**
The 300 Series LC has been a global success since its 2022 launch. SA availability has been constrained by the same global supply issues that affected many vehicles. Toyota SA expects meaningful stock levels from mid-2025, with pricing expected around R2,000,000 for flagship variants.
**BMW 5 Series G60**
The new 5 Series introduces BMW''s full electric i5 alongside conventional powertrains. The i5 M60 produces 442kW and represents the most powerful production 5 Series ever made. South Africa will receive both conventional and i5 variants from Q1 2025.
**Ford Puma**
Ford''s small crossover arrives in South Africa in 2025, filling the gap between the Fiesta (discontinued) and EcoSport (also discontinued) with a more modern, EcoBoost-powered crossover with a "MegaBox" underbody storage system.
**Kia EV6 GT**
The performance-oriented EV6 GT with 430kW and a 3.5-second 0-100km/h time arrives in South Africa in 2025. At an expected R1,300,000+, it targets the Porsche Taycan on performance while offering superior EV range.
**Mercedes-Benz GLC**
The new GLC follows the hugely successful W206 C-Class''s design language into the compact SUV segment. The plug-in hybrid GLC 300 e with 50km electric range is expected to prove particularly popular in South Africa.
**Volkswagen iD.4 (significant price reduction)**
VW South Africa has confirmed that forthcoming iD.4 stock will carry significantly lower pricing than initial units — potentially breaking the R800,000 barrier for the first time. This would dramatically improve the iD.4''s competitive position versus BYD.
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Vutomi Manzini
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