gaining ground. Segage explained: “Our expectation for this year is that the total market will end at around 30 800 units, with the extra-heavy segment down by about 11%. However, as much as the market is declining, we are consistently growing our share.” That growth trajectory is clear. “In 2023, we ended on 8,3% share. This year we expect to reach 9,7% and by 2027 our target
is 10%. That tells us customers are choosing to invest in a brand they trust, even in a competitive and uncertain environment,” Segage said. Six-year driveline warranty The centrepiece of Hino’s announcement is its new six-year driveline warranty - the longest of its kind in the South African truck market. Falck described it as more than a marketing move: “This is not just an increase in cover; it is a statement of confidence in Hino’s engineering and manufacturing standards.” Importantly, the warranty applies retrospectively to all vehicles purchased from 1 January 2025 and comes at no additional cost to customers. Segage underscored its significance: “Most OEMs in South Africa offer up to four years. No one else offers six. We are saying we back our quality truck with an industry- leading warranty, without adding to the purchase price.” For fleet operators, this directly impacts long-term value. Falck explained: “If you replace your truck after four years, in the past, the next owner would have no warranty support. Now, with a six-year warranty, the residual value of the vehicle improves significantly. That changes the total cost of ownership calculation in a big way.” Segage agreed, noting the practical benefits: “A lot can change in six years, but our brand promise won’t. The warranty addresses key operator concerns: cost predictability, uptime, and higher resale values.” Built for South Africa Hino leaders were clear that their trucks
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While South Africa’s truck market has shown a decline, particularly in the extra-heavy segment, Hino is quietly gaining ground.
The centrepiece of Hino’s announcement is its new six-year driveline warranty - the longest of its kind in the South African truck market.
While new-energy solutions capture headlines, Falck cautioned against premature assumptions about rapid adoption.
The company is running trials of 38 Hino 300 diesel-electric hybrids in South Africa, showing fuel savings of up to 20% and significantly reduced emissions.
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