- A dominant force
- Alfa Romeo Tonale
- Audi Q2
- BAIC Beijing X55
- BMW X2
- BYD Atto 3
- Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
- Citroen C3
- Fiat 500X
- Ford Puma
- Haval Jolion
- Honda WR-V
- Hyundai Venue
- Jaguar E-Pace
- Jeep Renegade
- Kia Sonet
- Mahindra XUV300
- Lexus UX
- Maserati Grecale
- Mazda CX-3
- Mercedes-Benz GLA
- MINI Cooper Countryman
- Mitsubishi ASX
- Nissan Magnite
- Omoda C5
- Opel Crossland
- Peugeot 2008
- Porsche Macan
- Proton X50
- Renault Kiger
- Subaru Crosstrek
- Suzuki Ignis
- Toyota Urban Cruiser
- VW T-Cross
- Volvo XC40

Crossovers are quickly establishing themselves as South Africa’s favourite vehicle shape, thanks to their combination of practicality and performance.
A typical crossover is larger than most hatchbacks, giving it greater interior space for both passengers and cargo, while not being so big as to be as cumbersome as many SUVs.
Crossovers are generally better suited for dusty roads and the occasional gravel hill than a hatchback, too, but they are usually not as capable off the beaten track as their larger and more powerful SUV counterparts.
They also tend to carry a price tag that splits the difference between the two, being more expensive than most hatchbacks while still being obtainable to the majority of consumers.
It’s for these reasons that crossovers are so popular these days, and the market shows that many carmakers have shifted gears to accommodate the change in demand.
A dominant force
These are the cheapest crossovers from every car brand in South Africa. If a brand is not listed, it does not have a crossover in its local catalogue.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
Alfa Romeo Tonale
- Starting price – R779,900
- Number of models – 3

Audi Q2
- Starting price – R608,500
- Number of models – 3

BAIC Beijing X55
- Starting price – R429,900
- Number of models – 3

BMW X2
- Starting price – R747,286
- Number of models – 3

BYD Atto 3
- Starting price – R768,000
- Number of models – 2

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
- Starting price – R279,900
- Number of models – 7
Citroen C3
- Starting price – R229,900
- Number of models – 3
Fiat 500X
- Starting price – R509,900
- Number of models – 3

Ford Puma
- Starting price – R569,900
- Number of models – 2

Haval Jolion
- Starting price – R344,950
- Number of models – 8

Honda WR-V
- Starting price – R320,800
- Number of models – 2

Hyundai Venue
- Starting price – R320,900
- Number of models – 7

Jaguar E-Pace
- Starting price – R1,187,900
- Number of models – 4

Jeep Renegade
- Starting price – R510,900
- Number of models – 2

Kia Sonet
- Starting price – R349,995
- Number of models – 6

Mahindra XUV300
- Starting price – R267,999
- Number of models – 9

Lexus UX
- Starting price – R857,900
- Number of models – 3

Maserati Grecale
- Starting price – R1,990,000
- Number of models – 3

Mazda CX-3
- Starting price – R397,300
- Number of models – 6

Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Starting price – R894,590
- Number of models – 4

MINI Cooper Countryman
- Starting price – R645,286
- Number of models – 4

Mitsubishi ASX
- Starting price – R409,990
- Number of models – 5

Nissan Magnite
- Starting price – R227,900
- Number of models – 15

Omoda C5
- Starting price – R447,900
- Number of models – 5

Opel Crossland
- Starting price – R339,900
- Number of models – 3

Peugeot 2008
- Starting price – R464,900
- Number of models – 3

Porsche Macan
- Starting price – R1,296,000
- Number of models – 4

Proton X50
- Starting price – R449,900
- Number of models – 4

Renault Kiger
- Starting price – R239,999
- Number of models – 6

Subaru Crosstrek
- Starting price – R579,000
- Number of models – 2

Suzuki Ignis
- Starting price – R224,900
- Number of models – 3

Toyota Urban Cruiser
- Starting price – R337,600
- Number of models – 3

VW T-Cross
- Starting price – R399,000
- Number of models – 7

Volvo XC40
- Starting price – R699,000
- Number of models – 7

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