Seven new cars that cost less R200 000 – and why you should consider them
We take a look at seven new cars South Africans can opt for that cost less than R200 000. With the recent announcement of another interest hike of 50 basis points, household debt has increased again. For consumers the interest rate hike is another blow for those borrowing money from institutions. Vehicle finance is mandatory […]
We take a look at seven new cars South Africans can opt for that cost less than R200 000.
With the recent announcement of another interest hike of 50 basis points, household debt has increased again.
For consumers the interest rate hike is another blow for those borrowing money from institutions. Vehicle finance is mandatory for most people as many consumers aren’t in the position to purchase a new vehicle with cash.
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We’ve made a list of seven new cars that fall into the affordable bracket for certain consumers looking for a budget car.
According to BusinessTech, the Toyota Vitz, which is based on the Suzuki Celerio, is a newcomer in the sub-R200 000 catergory.
On the topic of Suzuki, the Japanese carmaker makes up more than half the number of cars on the list. More on that later.
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1. Suzuki S-Presso – The Japanese carmaker’s entry-level offering is the S-Presso 1.0 GL Manual priced at R169 900 and powered by by a 1.0-litre engine. It’s sold with a two-year or 30 000km service plan and a five-year or 200 000km warranty.
2. Suzuki Celerio – The diminutive city runabout is powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine good for 49kW and 89Nm, according to IOL. The Celerio 1.0 GA Manual is priced from R183 900.
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3. Renault Kwid – The Renault Kwid Life is priced at R184 999 and is sold with a one-year insurance cover and two-year or 30 000km service plan and is powered by a 1.0 litre sce petrol engine.
4. Toyota Vitz – The recently launched hatchback is Toyota’s cheapest car and is based on the Suzuki Celerio. Toyota took advantage of its alliance with the fellow Japanese carmaker and the 1.0 Manual is priced from a competitive R189 900.
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5. Suzuki Dzire – The Dzire is a compact sedan that offers decent boot space and seating for five people for less than R200 000. The Dzire 1.2 GA Manual costs R198 900, according to Suzuki.
6. Proton Saga – The Proton Saga is the least well known car on the list. It’s powered by a 1.3-litre petrol engine with 70kW and 120Nm. The cheapest model is the 1.3L Standard MT, according to Proton.
7. Suzuki Swift – The top-selling car in South Africa for several months, Suzuki has a real winner with the Swift. The entry-level Swift 1.2 GA MT costs R199 900 and is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine and is sold with a standard two-year or 30 000km service plan and a five-year or 200 000km promotional warranty.
