What are the main reason these cars are hijacked the most in South Africa

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The demand for Toyotas, Volkswagens, Fords and Nissans remains high on the black market, with vehicle hijackings largely a business driven by demand and supply.

So says Fidelity Services Group, which has released a list of the seven most high-risk models for hijacks in South Africa. They are:

the Toyota Fortuner (GD6 and D4D), Hilux (GD6 and D4D), Corolla Cross, RAV 4;

VW Polo (especially hatchbacks);

Nissan NP 200; and

Ford Ranger (double and single cabs).
16 Apr 2024 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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