- Hijacking is, unfortunately, quite common in the beautiful country of South Africa.
- But there are cars that are more likely to be hijacked than others.
- Here is the list of the top 5 most hijacked cars in SA.
Here are the top 5 most hijacked cars in South Africa. Unfortunately, hijacking is a rather common phenomenon in SA. There are tons of cases reported every day where cars have been stolen. The reasons for the stealing are quite simple. Either people resell the car to earn some money or they sell the parts of the cars that are in high demand, again, to make some money. That is why you must take a look at the most stolen cars before buying a car yourself. Here are the details.
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Top 5 Most Hijacked Cars in South Africa
VW Polo
VW Polo is one of the most fun hatchbacks for people who love to drive enthusiastically. Polo is among the most popular names in the stable of Volkswagen in various international markets. It is a peppy hatchback with a powerful engine and great driving dynamics. Being also one of the most sold cars in SA, it becomes easy for the thieves to blend in the crowd and don’t get recognised easily.
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Toyota Hilux
South Africa is a country with varied landscapes and terrains. That is why a product like the Toyota Hilux pickup truck becomes massively valuable. On top of that, Toyota is a brand that is synonymous with reliability. Hilux pickup truck offers unmatched reliability, power, and the capabilities to traverse across any terrain making it a popular choice for miscreants to target.
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VW Golf
VW Golf could be thought of as a more premium version of the Polo hatchback. The former offers more space and a much more powerful engine. It is also catered toward customers who are more interested in the driving mannerisms of their cars. However, it is also a common hatchback which is what makes it inconspicuous. That is why thieves target and resell it to gain some profits.
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Ford Ranger
The next most hijacked car in SA is the Ford Ranger. Now, Ranger is a popular name in the off-roading and pickup truck segments all across the world. Having been around for decades, Ford Ranger has become a brand in itself. People have the peace of mind of reaching anywhere if they have a Ranger pickup truck. Its mad popularity is the reason why thieves steal it so often.
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Toyota Fortuner
Finally, this list can’t be complete without yet another Toyota SUV. Fortuner is a reliable 7-seat off-roading SUV that is quite popular in SA. It combines practicality and off-roading prowess to offer something unique and reliable. Being popular also means that it is on the radar of thieves more than other cars. Hence, before deciding which car to buy in SA, make sure to keep this article in mind.
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