The cars coming to SA in 2024

The cars coming to SA in 2024

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As the curtain on 2023 is slowly closing, we at TopGear SA can’t help but look back at the whirlwind of adventures we’ve embarked on. The stamps in our passports come from every corner of the globe, each a testament to our relentless pursuit of the latest and greatest in motoring news.

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We’ve journeyed far and wide to bring our readers the inside scoop on the world of cars, and this past year has been an eventful one for us and the manufacturers.

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For the 2024 motoring calendar, manufacturers around the world are revving up their engines, ready to unveil their latest masterpieces, so we take a look at what's arriving in 2024.

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Audi SA

Audi South Africa is expected to launch a range of vehicles in the new year; these include the refreshed A3, S3, Q7, Q8, and Q8 E-tron models, likely in the last quarter of 2024. On the other hand, within the new year, we can expect the Black Edition variants of the A3, S3, A5, S5, Q2, Q3, Q5, and SQ5. The Q2 is earmarked to get infotainment upgrades and a TDI engine for the Q3 of 2024.

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BMW SA

Following its global debut earlier this year, the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series is expected to arrive on local dealership floors in the first quarter of 2024. The new X2 will also arrive in the months that follow the launch of the 5.

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Citroën SA

On the Citroen side, South Africans can look forward to the all-new C3 Aircross launching in the second quarter of 2024, while in the third quarter, the French manufacturer is looking to expand its C3 range as it aims to appeal to a wider spectrum of customers.

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Fiat SA

Fiat SA will introduce its all-new Fiat 500 in the fourth quarter of 2024. The new model is expected to feature exciting features and improvements over the outgoing model, including a retro-modern appeal.

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Ford SA

Ford promises to have a busy year ahead as it transitions to electronically assisted powertrain options. That said, the brand will launch its new Ranger Wildtrak plug-in hybrid model in the new year, which will pack a 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine that works in tandem with an electric motor as well as a rechargeable battery, good for a 45km EV range.

The manufacturer plans to also introduce the newest generation of Tourneo and Transit. The former is a 7-seater family van, and the latter is a business support vehicle. Other vehicles that we can look forward to include the new Territory mid-size SUV, the Ranger Platinum, Ranger Tremor, and the new Mustang GT Fastback.

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GWM SA

Expected to launch in 2024, Chinese carmaker GWM plans to introduce the Tank 300 and Tank 500 off-road-capable SUVs, both with impressive features for some off-road fun. The brand will also introduce the P-Series hybrid model, which will go head-to-head with the likes of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV.

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Honda SA

At the time of writing, Honda SA couldn't confirm information on specific models it's launching locally in 2024. We'll keep our eyes on the wires, though.

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Hyundai SA

Hyundai SA promises to introduce the updated i20 and Tucson in 2024, as well as the all-new Santa Fe SUV in the second half of the year.

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Isuzu SA

Isuzu South Africa will, in the new year, introduce its stylish D-Max X-Rider variant which packs vast improvements to make it a popular model in the range. 

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Jeep SA

Expected to launch in the second quarter of 2024 are the new Jeep Wrangler and the refreshed Gladiator models. While the current models are impressive in their own right, the new models promise to bring something even better to the table.

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Kia SA

Kia is expected to introduce several updated varieties of its existing model range. As a starter, the Korean marque will introduce its refreshed Picanto, Seltos, and Sorento models. However, Kia SA doesn’t make mention of indicative timelines for such introductions.

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Mazda SA

Mazda is slated to introduce the updated CX-5 and CX-3 models, as well as the Takumi version of the CX-60, which is expected to make its debut in Mzansi in February 2024.

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Mercedes-Benz SA

From the Mercedes-Benz brand, we can expect the manufacturer to bring a plethora of new and refreshed vehicles throughout the year; these include the new GLC Coupe alongside their AMG counterparts, the C63 S E Performance, GT S E Performance 4-door, GT S E Performance coupe, and the new E-Class variants.

As for the refreshed models, we can look forward to the facelifted GLE SUV and Coupe, including their formidable AMG counterparts, the GLA, GLB, and GLS. The local arm of the German carmaker says it’s also hoping to launch the new G-Class within the same year.

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Mini SA

It seems like a rather relaxed year for the folks at Mini. The brand will introduce the new and bigger Countryman in 2024, as well as the all-new Mini hatch range, including the SE JCW, in the second quarter of 2024.

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Opel SA

The folks at Opel will have an eventful 2024, and South Africans can look forward to the facelifted Corsa earmarked to launch locally in the first quarter of the year. The model promises to be better as it brings with it a host of advancements as well as a hybridised unit if things go according to plan.

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Peugeot SA

In the second quarter of 2024, Peugeot is slated to introduce its updated 2008 compact SUV, which will be sold in three variants: Active, Allure, and GT. The updated Peugeot 2008 is the second vehicle after the 508 to have the brand's distinctive lighting design, which consists of three vertical light claws incorporated into the bumper inserts.

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Porsche SA

‍German carmaker Porsche will introduce the new Panamera in the first quarter of 2024. The local range will include the traditional Panamera, the all-wheel-drive Panamera 4, and the eco-friendly Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, which will also introduce the brand's new distinguishing Turbo badging and add the brand's Active Ride Suspension.

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Renault SA

While it was somewhat of a relaxed 2023 for Renault SA, the year 2024 promises to be a busy one for the local arm of the Boulogne-Billancourt-based carmaker. In the second quarter of the year, the brand will introduce the all-new Triber and Kiger models.

Despite its late arrival to the local market in 2022, Renault is set to give the Clio supermini and Captur significant refreshes in the third quarter of the year. In the last quarter, the brand will likely launch its new Duster, starting with the 4x4 version.

Other new products that the manufacturer will likely launch throughout the year include the Trafic, Arkana, and Kangoo. When asked about the possibility of introducing the Oroch, Renault says that the pickup isn’t currently planned due to ‘unfavourable economic market factors’, in particular the degradation of the exchange rate, making the project unfeasible at this stage.

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Subaru SA

For 2024, Subaru says that it will not launch any new products since the current product portfolio is relatively new. The marque expects the next new product launch to only take place in 2025.

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Suzuki Auto SA

Suzuki Auto SA couldn't confirm any new products for 2024 at the time of writing.

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Toyota SA

While we expect the Toyota Group to launch a range of new products locally in the coming year, the manufacturer confirmed that it will announce its plans at the brand's 2024 State of the Motor Industry.

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Volvo SA

As the brand pushes towards a sustainable future, the Swedish carmaker will launch its new EX30 and EX90 models in the new year. These will form part of the brand’s ambitious strategy, which aims for fully electric vehicles to make up 50% of its sales by the year 2025.