3 hot new hatches recently launched in SA
Are you searching for a hot hatch that will do the job of getting you from point A to B – but in style? Hyundai, Mazda and Kia have recently launched updated versions of their B-segment hatches, and best of all you can get them for under R200 000!
1. Hyundai i20 gets a new look
Hyundai’s i20 is one of the bestsellers in its local range and a top contender in the B-Segment lineup. And it’s now been updated giving the range a new fresh look. The bold and distinctive volume of the new i20 gives the car a unique personality, which is underlined by the premium look of the headlamps and rear combi lamps. The pricing of the new i20 starts at R184 900. Read more on the new Hyundai i20 here.
2. The re-launch of the Mazda2
It is the first time the Mazda2 has had a redesign in 7 years.The design has evolved quite dramatically, the front end resembles a Hyundai 120 in some ways, but it is the back that is clearly Mazda2…and my favourite rear of any car in the class. It has always been a good looking car and it just grew up a bit. Pricing for the Mazda2 starts at R188 800. Read more on the Mazda2 here.
3. The refreshed Kia Rio
Thanks to great design and good value, the Kia Rio has, in recent years, been able to creep into many hearts and garages. It has been lauded for looking good and offering very decent bang-for-buck. The pricing starts at R176 995, and you can read more on the new Kia Rio here.
However, if neither of these three hatches tickle your fancy, here are four more options in this category.