ISUZU Trucks has once again secured its position as South Africa’s number one brand in the combined Medium Commercial Vehicle (MCV) and Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) segments, achieving an exceptional 13 consecutive years of market leadership.
In a commercial vehicle market defined by intense competition, regulatory evolution and economic volatility, sustained leadership over more than a decade reflects a combination of engineering discipline, operational consistency and long-term partnerships across South Africa’s key economic sectors.
For the calendar period 7 January 2025 to 6 January 2026, ISUZU led the combined MCV and HCV cab-over-chassis segments with a 26.8% market share. This placed the brand 2.1 percentage points ahead of the second-ranked competitor and 7.0 percentage points ahead of the third-ranked competitor, reinforcing ISUZU’s position at the forefront of the commercial vehicle market.
“This milestone is the result of deliberate product strategy, continuous engineering refinement and an unwavering focus on customer operating requirements,” said Craig Uren, Senior Vice President: Revenue Generation (SACU), ISUZU Motors South Africa.
“Over 13 years, we have consistently invested in reliable drivetrains, application-appropriate specifications and aftersales capability that supports customers throughout the full lifecycle of their vehicles. Engineering-led performance, designed for real-world operations.
ISUZU’s sustained leadership is underpinned by a customer-centric approach to product development, combining proven engineering with practical innovation:
- Optimised total cost of ownership: Efficient powertrains, competitive cost per kilometre and strong residual values
- Reliability and durability: Robust vehicle architecture designed to minimise downtime and maximise uptime in demanding operating conditions
- Fuel efficiency and technology: Continuous improvements in engine efficiency, emissions management and locally relevant engineering solutions
- Comprehensive aftersales support: A nationwide parts and service network supported by expert technical training and diagnostics capability
- Versatile product range tailored for specific industries: Configurations and applications designed to meet the needs of diverse industries within the African landscape through localized engineering
- Long-term partnerships: A business-led approach that positions ISUZU as a partner in operational continuity, not only a vehicle supplier
These fundamentals ensure ISUZU vehicles remain dependable assets that support productivity, efficiency and long-term value.
Looking ahead
As ISUZU enters its 14th year of market leadership, the focus remains on refining technology, strengthening aftersales capability and delivering transport solutions that balance performance, efficiency and sustainability in a changing operating environment.
Most importantly, this milestone reflects a shared achievement.
13 years at number one has been made possible because of the customers who rely on ISUZU every day, and the dealers who bring the brand to life across the country. Because of you, ISUZU continues to lead.
