Cheapest Automatic Compact SUVs in SA Under R350k
Many buyers prefer the convenience that an automatic transmission offers but if you are in the market for a new automatic mini SUV with a budget of no more than R350k, what are your options? Take a look at the cheapest automatic compact SUVs currently available in South Africa!
The small SUV is a hugely popular car in South Africa as they offer higher levels of practicality while also offering improved gravel-travel ability. The popularity of automatic transmissions is evident and while self-shifting offerings are generally pricier than their manual counterparts, there are some automatic compact SUVs on the market that will strike a chord with buyers looking for value and convenience at an attractive price.
Prices are accurate as of June 2024.
Cheapest Automatic Compact SUVs Under R350k in South Africa
Nissan Magnite 1.0 Visia Automatic – R251 800
Nissan recently bolstered its local Magnite range with 3 new “EZ-Shift” AMT derivatives. The Nissan Magnite is therefore the cheapest automatic compact SUV in South Africa! These new, more affordable derivatives are powered by a 3-cylinder, 1.0-litre petrol engine with 53 kW and 96 Nm of torque with pricing starting from R251 800.
Of course, you can still opt for the more powerful 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbopetrol engine delivering 74 kW and 152 Nm of torque. Buyers have the choice between a 5-speed manual or a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Two trim levels, Accenta and Accenta Plus are available to buyers. The range-topping Magnite Acenta Plus Automatic is priced from R370 400.
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Renault Kiger 1.0 Zen Automatic – R274 999
The Renault Kiger is offered with 2 automatic derivatives, with the Zen derivative being the cheapest at R274 999. The Kiger 1.0 Zen CVT automatic is powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder engine with 52 kW and 96 Nm of torque. A more powerful turbocharged Kiger 1.0 Intens CVT automatic, priced from R359 999, is also available with outputs of 74 kW and 160 Nm.
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Suzuki Fronx 1.5 GL – R317 900
Suzuki recently welcomed its new Baleno-based Fronx crossover to market and local buyers can get into a Fronx GL automatic for R317 900 while the range-topping Fronx GLX automatic is priced from R354 900.
The Fronx is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine with outputs of 77 kW and 138 Nm of torque.
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Also see: What to Buy: Suzuki Fronx vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Nissan Magnite
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 LiT – R314 900
Chery recently bolstered its local Tiggo 4 range with a new entry-level automatic derivative, the Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 LiT automatic! It’s powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine with 83 kW and 138 Nm of torque and is paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). You can also opt for the higher-specced Tiggo 4 Comfort automatic which is priced from R355 900.
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