The liberating feeling of having your car is one of the best feelings ever. Buying a car has become difficult and near impossible for many due to the high cost of living, not to mention inflation and how ridiculously expensive cars are nowadays.
This is one of the reasons why the e-hailing industry is booming in South Africa. If you are shopping for a new affordable car, then this article is for you.
Here is a list of the 5 most affordable cars:
1. Suzuki S-Presso – the new Suzuki S-Presso is ideal for first-time car buyers looking for a quirky hatchback. Boasting a 49 kW/89 Nm 1.0-litre petrol engine and can be had with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automated manual transmission, it is the ideal for first-time buyers looking for a quirky hatchback. The price for this car ranges from R174 900 to R214 900 for the range topping S-Edition automatic shares Cars, a web-based company that specialises in vehicle sales and reviews.
2. Suzuki Celerio – powered by a 3-cylinder 1.0-litre engine that offers 49 kW and 89 Nm of torque. You can choose between a 5-speed manual transmission, or you can have the Celerio in a 5-speed automatic. The base-spec Celerio 1.0 GA is priced from R188 900, but the higher-spec Celerio 1.0 GL is priced at R210 900 while the automatic derivative is priced at R225 900 shares Cars.
3. Renault Kwid – the Renault Kwid is quite popular amongst local motorists and it’s by far the best-selling model for Renault in South Africa. The range starts with the Kwid 1.0 Life priced from R196 999. The higher-spec Kwid Zen is priced from R206 999. A range topping Kwid Climber is also on offer with pricing starting at R217 999. Renault also offers an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) for the Zen and Climber trim lines in addition to a 5-speed manual transmission, shares the above-mentioned publication.
4. The Hyundai Atos – is a long member of the entry-hatch market. Though a touch pricey, it quietly attracts buyers with its good build quality and refined drive qualities, mixed with good levels of safety equipment and an approachable price. The Hyundai Atos pricing starts from R199 900 shares TimesLive.
5. Mahindra KUV Next — at 3,700mm from nose to tail, the Indian Mahindra KUV 100NXT is the largest here. It’s also the most powerful with 61kW/115Nm produced by its 1.2l three-cylinder motor. It’s available in petrol or diesel models and it’s got segment-matching specifications. D=The Mahindra KUV Next price starts from R172 999, adds TimesLive.
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