Every car company has a “cheapest” model.
Cheap might be a relative term, but prices must start somewhere.
To give you insight into what your budget can buy, or which brands you can afford, we have compiled a list of car companies which sell new models in South Africa.
Whether you’re looking for a Hyundai, a Land Rover, a Haval, or a Lexus – there is an option for everyone.
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSi
- Price: R429,500
- Performance: 1.0-litre engine producing 85kW of power and 200Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/100,000km Audi freeway plan.
BMW 118i
- Price: R553,220
- Performance: 1.5-litre engine producing 103kW of power and 220Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/100,000km BMW motor plan.
Citroën C3 Feel
- Price: R264,900
- Performance: 1.2-litre engine producing 60kW of power and 118Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 3-year/60,000km service plan and a 5-year/100,000 warranty with roadside assistance.
Datsun Go Mid
- Price: R179,000
- Performance: 1.2-litre engine producing 50kW of power and 104Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 6-year/150,000km warranty.
Fiat 500 Pop
- Price: R205,900
- Performance: 0.9-litre engine producing 63kW of power and 145Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 3-year/100,000km FCA warranty plan.
Ford Figo 1.5 Ambiente MT
- Price: R215,100
- Performance: 1.5-litre engine producing 91kW of power and 150Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 4-year/120,000km warranty and 3-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance.
GWM Steed 5 Single Cab 2.2 Mpi 4×2 Workhorse F/L
- Price: R192,900
- Performance: 2.2-litre engine producing 73kW of power and 180Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/100,000km warranty and 2-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance.
Haval H1 1.5 VVT-i Manual
- Price: R202,900
- Performance: 1.5-litre engine producing 69kW of power and 130Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/100,000km warranty and a 3-year/45,000km service plan.
Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend Manual
- Price: R198,400
- Performance: 1.2-litre engine producing 66kW of power and 110Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/200,000km warranty, a 2-year/30,000km service plan, and 3-year AA road assist.
Hyundai Atos 1.1 Motion MT
- Price: R172,900
- Performance: 1.1-litre engine producing 50kW of power and 99Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/150,000km warranty.
Isuzu D-Max 250C Base 4×2
- Price: R309,500
- Performance: 2.5-litre engine producing 58kW of power and 176Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/90,000km service plan and a 5-year/120,000km warranty plan.
Jaguar XE S P250 RWD
- Price: R785,024
- Performance: 2.0-litre engine producing 250kW of power and 365Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/100,000km warranty, service, and maintenance plan.
Jeep Renegade Sport
- Price: R343,646
- Performance: 1.4-litre engine producing 103kW of power and 230Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 3-year/100,000km service and warranty.
Kia Picanto 1.0 Start
- Price: R183,995
- Performance: 1.0-litre engine producing 49kW of power and 95Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and roadside assistance, and a 2-year/30,000km service plan.
Land Rover Discovery Sport D200 AWD Automatic
- Price: R866,100
- Performance: 2.0-litre engine producing 199kW of power and 430Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/100,000km maintenance plan and roadside assistance.
Lexus ES250 EX
- Price: R676,300
- Performance: 2.5-litre engine producing 152kW of power and 243Nm of power.
- Warranty: 7-year/105,000km warranty and maintenance plan.
Mahindra KUV 100 NXT K2+
- Price: R151,999
- Performance: 1.2-litre engine producing 61kW of power and 115Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 3-year/100,000km warranty and a 2-year/50,000km powertrain warranty.
Mazda 2 1.5L Active
- Price: R275,100
- Performance: 1.5-litre engine producing 85kW of power and 148Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 3-year/unlimited kilometre service plan, warranty plan, and roadside assistance.
Mercedes-Benz A200
- Price: R585,960
- Performance: 1.3-litre engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/100,000km maintenance plan.
Mini One 3-Door Hatch
- Price: R430,026
- Performance: 1.5-litre engine producing 75kW of power and 190Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 3-year/75,000km maintenance plan.
Mitsubishi ASX 2.0L MIVEC M/T
- Price: R419,995
- Performance: 2.0-litre engine producing 110kW of power and 197Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 3-year/100,000km warranty, 5-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance, and a 5-year/90,000km service plan.
Nissan Micra 1.2 Visia
- Price: R190,700
- Performance: 1.2-litre engine producing 56kW of power and 104Nm of power.
- Warranty: 3-year/90,000km service plan and a 6-year/150,000km warranty.
Opel Corsa Edition 1.2N M/T
- Price: R289,900
- Performance: 1.0-litre engine producing 55kW of power and 118Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 3-year/120,000km warranty and a 3-year/45,000km service plan.
Peugeot 108 Active
- Price: R199,900
- Performance: 1.0-litre engine producing 53kW of power and 93Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 3-year/45,000km service plan and a 5-year/100,000km warranty with roadside assistance.
Renault Kwid 1.0l Expression 5-dr ABS
- Price: R162,900
- Performance: 1.0-litre engine producing 50kW of power and 91Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/100,000km mechanical warranty.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic CVT
- Price: R422,000
- Performance: 2.0-litre engine producing 115kW of power and 196Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/150,000km warranty, with a 3-year/75,000km maintenance plan, and Subaru assist.
Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL
- Price: R145,900
- Performance: 1.0-litre engine producing 50kW of power and 90Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/200,000km warranty plan and a 2-year/30,000km service plan.
Toyota Agya 1.0 5MT
- Price: R178,600
- Performance: 1.0-litre engine producing 49kW of power and 89Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 2-services/20,000km service plan and a 3-year/100,000km warranty.
Volkswagen Polo Vivo Trendline
- Price: R218,100
- Performance: 1.4-litre engine producing 55kW of power and 130Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 3-year/120,000km warranty.
Volvo XC40 T3 Geartronic Momentum
- Price: R618,500
- Performance: 1.5-litre engine producing 110kW of power and 265Nm of torque.
- Warranty: 5-year/100,000km warranty and maintenance plan, with a 5-year/unlimited kilometres roadside assistance.
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