The price of new vehicles in South Africa can often be eye-watering, but there are a number of new cars on sale right now for under R200,000.
If you’re in the market for a new and affordable car, the five vehicles listed below may just be what you are looking for.
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Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GA – R174,900
The Celerio is Suzuki’s second-cheapest vehicle range, and the fifth cheapest car on offer in South Africa.
The entry-level version features fabric upholstery, a multifunction steering wheel, a stop/start system, rear parking sensors, a multi-information driver’s display, and 295 litres of interior storage space.
Its 1.0-litre petrol engine has an output of 49kW and 89Nm, and drives the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.
This gives the hatchback an impressive combined fuel consumption of 4.4l/100km, which provides the Celerio with a range of 727km on a single tank.
The Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GA comes with a 5-year/200,000km warranty, a 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance plan, and a 2-year/30,000km service plan.
Renault Kwid 1.0 Expression – R170,400
At number four is the Expression, the cheapest model in Renault’s Kwid series.
This entry-level vehicle is equipped with rear park distance sensors, daytime-running LED headlights, and a two-speaker single DIN infotainment centre with hands-free functionality.
Inside you’ll find a cloth interior, electric front windows, and a load volume of 279 litres – while under the hood of this hatch is a five-speed manual transmission connected to a 1.0-litre petrol engine which delivers 50kW and 91Nm.
This drivetrain gives the car a combined fuel consumption of 4.7l/100km, and a range of 596km on 28-litre tank.
The Renault Kwid 1.0 Expression has a 5-year/150,000km warranty, and a 5-year roadside assistance plan included as standard.
Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ – R162,999
At number three on the list is Mahindra’s entry-level KUV crossover series.
With a 1.2-litre petrol engine, the KUV100 has a power output of 61kW and 115Nm.
It has a five-speed manual transmission and averages 5.9l/100km, giving it a range of 593km on its 35-litre tank.
Features on the KUV100 Nxt 1.2 include a twin-pod LCD display, a single-DIN audio system, and front power sockets.
Additionally, its five seats are vinyl-upholstered, and the boot has a storage capacity of 243 litres.
The KUV100 offers a 3-year/100,000km warranty, as well as an optional 3-year/50,000km service plan.
Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL – R152,900
The second Suzuki on the list, the S-Presso is the second-cheapest car in South Africa.
Its 1.0-litre petrol engine is paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and produces 50kW and 90Nm.
The result is a combined consumption rate of 4.9l/100km, letting S-Presso manage 551km in a single tank.
Inside, you’ll find seats that are a mix of vinyl and cloth, a digital driver’s display, electric front windows, and 239 litres of luggage space.
The S-Presso 1.0 GL comes with a 5-year/200,000km warranty, a 2-year/30,000km service plan, and a 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance plan.
BAIC D20 1.3 Comfort – R149,990
The cheapest car you can buy new in South Africa – excluding the Bajaj Qute “car” – is the BAIC D20 Hatch.
It comes with a few features one would expect from a more expensive vehicle, despite coasting under R150,000.
This includes intelligent rear-window wipers, an air-con, electrically adjustable side mirrors, front and rear electric windows, and a four-speaker CD infotainment system.
Powered by a 1.3-litre petrol engine, the D20 then generates 75kW and 128Nm.
The entry-level Comfort model also sports a five-speed manual transmission, a 45-litre fuel tank, and a combined fuel consumption of 6.7l/100km – giving it a range of 627km on its 45-litre tank.
A 5-year/120,000km warranty, a 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance plan, and an optional 3-year/45,000km service plan are also available.
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