Toddler ‘Buys’ R8k Range Rover SV, South Africans Crack Jokes: “Coerced Into Signing”

Toddler ‘Buys’ R8k Range Rover SV, South Africans Crack Jokes: “Coerced Into Signing”

  • A Gauteng sales executive shared the moment a toddler had to sign for the miniature version of an R8 000 Range Rover SV he 'bought' from a local dealership
  • The little boy hopped into his new luxury vehicle and drove out of the building, receiving a round of applause from onlookers
  • Local members of the online community adored the precious exchange and made a few jokes in the comment section of the viral post
A toddler 'bought' himself a luxury vehicle.
A TikTok video showed a cute toddler 'buying' an R8 000 car. Images: @nzamacars
Source: TikTok

Buying your first car is always an experience worth documenting.

An adorable moment saw a little boy receiving a mini Range Rover SV he supposedly bought and driving out of the dealership with his new set of wheels. The 'purchase,' without a doubt, amused many comedic South Africans.

On 12 July, 2025, sales executive @nzamacars at Land Rover Centurion in Gauteng shared on his TikTok account how the toddler, JR, had to sign for his R8 000 vehicle before seeing it. After revealing the black two-seater that was hidden under a cover, the boy received a round of applause.

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@nzamacars wrote in the caption of his post:

"Congratulations, JR, on the purchase of your Range Rover SV."

Young car owner humours South Africans

The viral video received over 2.2 million views since its publication, with thousands of social media users heading to the comment section. Many South Africans could not help but crack jokes, playfully likening the little boy to an adult man with deep pockets.

A woman smiling at her phone.
People adored the little one signing for his car. Image: m-imagephotography
Source: Getty Images

@missluvolee humorously wondered:

"How is JR funding the monthly payments and insurance? Does he have a source of income? I think it’s time to involve the Hawks."

@tsa_south stated with a laugh:

"I thought we were only allowed to get our driver's licence at age 16."

@melaniemampane joked in the comment section:

"I know him. I once lent him money to buy sweets."

@i_am_chrys_ shared under the post:

"Minister of Crayons needs a lifestyle audit."

A comical @username55502 remarked in the comments:

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"Technically, he’s not liable for the repayment of that vehicle. We all saw on social media that he was coerced into signing for it."

An amused @winniemillion wrote under the post:

"This is so cute. I love it! A whole formal collection and document signing. He is even dressed to match the colour of his car. Then the boy is looking everywhere but the road while driving. I hope he made it home safe with the car."

Take a look at the adorable TikTok video below:

3 Other stories about luxury cars for kids

  • In another article, Briefly News reported that a mother celebrated her child's third birthday by getting him a kiddie car. They collected the mini vehicle together at a local dealership.
  • A one-year-old toddler captivated the internet when he confidently drove his Mercedes-Benz on a public road. His parents carefully drove behind him in their matching luxury vehicle.
  • A little girl had an adorable encounter with a SAPS officer, who playfully stopped her and asked for her driver's licence after she drove her toy car on the beach.

Source: Briefly News

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Jade Rhode (Human Interest Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News. After her studies, she worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za