5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2024
Here are the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in South Africa…
We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but this article highlights the 5 cheapest brand new cars currently available in South Africa.
Yes, you may have to compromise somewhat in terms of quality and features in the low-end of the new car market but if these 5 cheapest cars don’t quite meet your needs then it’s worthwhile exploring the used car market right here on Cars.co.za.
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Let’s take a closer look at 5 of the most affordable brand-new cars money can buy in South Africa.
Also see: Latest New Car Specials in South Africa
Pricing is accurate as of June 2024.
1. Suzuki S-Presso – From R178 900
The updated Suzuki S-Presso is ideal for first-time car buyers looking for a quirky hatchback. The S-Presso is powered by 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.
The S-Presso is offered in 3 trim grades including GL, GL+ and S-Edition. Pricing starts from R178 900 and goes up to R219 900 for the range-topping S-Presso S-Edition automatic.
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2. Suzuki Celerio – From R188 900
A new Suzuki Celerio arrived in South Africa in 2022 to entice local buyers and it remains a popular choice in the budget car segment.
The Celerio is powered by a 3-cylinder 1.0-litre engine that offers 49 kW and 89 Nm of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission does service in the Celerio, but you can have the Celerio in 5-speed automatic guise too.
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.
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3. Toyota Vitz – From R189 900
Toyota has introduced the new Vitz to South Africa.
Yes, it’s based on the new Suzuki Celerio as part of the Toyota-Suzuki product alliance and the Vitz is powered by a 3-cylinder 1.0-litre engine with 49 kW and 89 Nm of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission and 5-speed automatic is available. Pricing for the Vitz starts from R189 900 and goes up to R239 900 for the Vitz 1.0 XR automatic.
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4. Renault Kwid – From R196 999
The Renault Kwid is proving to be quite popular locally and it’s by far the best-selling model for Renault in South Africa.
The Kwid is powered by a 3-cylinder, 1.0-litre petrol engine with 50 kW and 91 Nm of torque. 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.
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5. Suzuki Swift – From R213 900
The Suzuki Swift has been lighting up the sales charts in South Africa and is currently one of the best-selling cars in the country, and for good reason. It’s well-priced and offers good value in the budget car segment. The Swift is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine with 61 kW and 113 Nm of torque and can be had with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automated manual transmission.
The Swift GA is priced from R213 900 while the higher specification Swift GL is priced from R233 900. For those seeking the convenience of an automatic, the Swift GL automatic is priced at R249 900. The range-topping Swift GLX is priced from R256 900 for the manual and R272 900 for the Swift GLX automatic
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