- Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ – R167,999
- Suzuki Ignis 1.2 GL – R204,900
- Renault Kiger 1.0 Life – R209,900
- BAIC X25 1.5 Comfort – R219,990
- Mahindra XUV300 1.2T W4 – R242,999
Crossovers are quickly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite vehicle body types and are currently on track to overtake sales of their smaller hatchback counterparts.
As the middle ground between hatchbacks and SUVs, crossovers offer increased practicality while still being one of the more affordable body types in the country.
These are the five cheapest crossovers you can currently buy on the local market.
Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ – R167,999
The cheapest crossover in South Africa is the Mahindra KUV100 with its 1.2-litre petrol engine.
This produces 61kW and 115Nm and is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox to average 5.9l/100km on a combined cycle.
Standard offerings comprise 14-inch steel wheels, manual air-conditioning, front power sockets, vinyl upholstery, and two airbags, while the boot can accommodate 243 litres worth of belongings.
Each purchase includes a 3-year/100,000km warranty.
Suzuki Ignis 1.2 GL – R204,900
Suzuki’s cheapest crossover sports a 1.2-litre petrol configuration in tandem with a five-speed manual transmission.
This translates to an output of 61kW and 113Nm, and am average fuel consumption of 5.1l/100km
The base model Ignis is equipped with 15-inch steel wheels, a Bluetooth sound system, electric windows, dual airbags, manual air-conditioning, a multifunction steering wheel, fabric seats, and a digital information display.
Its boot is also capable of taking 260 litres of cargo.
The Ignis comes with a 5-year/200,000km warranty, a 2-year/30,000km service plan, and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.
Renault Kiger 1.0 Life – R209,900
Powering Renault’s mini-SUV is a 1.0-litre petrol engine generating 52kW and 96Nm.
A five-speed manual setup means fuel consumption works out to 5.3l/100km
The Kiger then comes with standard features like 16-inch steel rims, dual airbags, rear parking sensors, LED headlamps, a dual-tone fabric interior, electric front windows, dual-zone manual airconditioning, a four-speaker sound system, and a large boot of 405 litres.
This Renault is sold with a 5-year/150,000km warranty and a 2-year/30,000km service plan.
BAIC X25 1.5 Comfort – R219,990
This Chinese automaker’s entry-level X25 crossover relies on a 1.5-litre petrol drivetrain delivering 85kW and 148Nm.
Also making use of a five-speed manual gearbox, the X25 will net a fuel consumption return of 6.5l/100km.
Buyers can expect 16-inch alloy wheels, a leather multifunction steering wheel, fabric Sport seats, rear parking sensors, powered windows, two airbags, manual air-conditioning, a 7-inch infotainment system with four speakers, and daytime-running lights as standard.
The BAIC X25 comes with a 5-year/120,000km warranty and a 5-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance plan.
Mahindra XUV300 1.2T W4 – R242,999
A step up from the KUV100, Mahindra’s larger crossover packs a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine combined with a six-speed manual transmission.
This works out to an output of 81kW and 200Nm, while also using more fuel than the smaller Mahindra at 6.3l/100km.
Features on the XUV300 consist of 16-inch steel wheels, LED taillights, fabric seats, manual AC, a 3.5-inch media display with four speakers, powered windows, dual airbags, and rear park assist.
The Mahindra XUV300 is sold with a 5-year/150,000km warranty and a 3-year/50,000km service plan.
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