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The end of the road for six cars in South Africa | The Witness | SA News

South African motorists will have to say goodbye to several familiar “faces”, with seven well-known models being discontinued locally or internationally in 2026.

From budget-friendly sedans and bakkies to premium SUVs and performance icons, these vehicles have reached the end of the road as manufacturers reshape their ranges around changing consumer tastes, regulations and new technology.

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According to Cars.co.za, with the various manufacturers confirming the changes to the publication, these are the models being put out to pasture.

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