6 cars to buy for less than R180K in South Africa
Buying a car can be stressful, daunting and expensive. If you’re in the market for a new car but don’t necessarily have an endless budget, here are 6 cars available in South Africa for under R180 000.
1. Toyota Agya 1.0
Price: R178,600
The entry level Toyota Agya is the brand’s cheapest car available in South Africa. Toyota is offering a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and 2 services/20 000 km service plan. The manual version of the Agya consumes an average of just 4.8 l of petrol per 100 km and emits a corresponding 112g CO2/km; while completing the 0-100km/h sprint in 14.6 seconds and runs to a top speed of 165km/h.
2. Datsun Go 1.2
Price: R177,200
The Datsun Go offers drivers everything they need without breaking the bank. The car consumes 5.5l per 100km and has a strong focus on safety, including dual-front air bags, reverse parking sensors and improved braking capability with ABS.
3. Suzuki Swift 1.2 GA
Price: R176,900
The Suzuki Swift 1.2 GA is a nippy vehicle that consumes an average of 4.9l of fuel per 100km. The car comes with a 2 year or 30,000 km Service Plan, adding a layer of comfort to your purchasing decision.
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4. Hyundai Atos 1.1 Motion
Price: R169,500
Dynamite comes in small packages and the sporty Hyundai Atos is dynamite. It is perfect for drivers that are new-ish to the road as the car reaches a max speed of 155km. The car reaches 0-100km in 14.4 seconds and for every 100km driven, it consumes 5.7l of fuel.
5. Renault Kwid 1.0 Expression
Price: R162,900
The Renault Kwid is equally stylish and functional. The SUV-styled car keeps a relatively low fuel consumption of 4.7 l per 100km and has a top speed of 152km.
6. BAIC D20 hatch 1.3 Comfort
Price: R149,990
With a slightly heavier fuel consumption that the rest, the BAIC D20 hatch consumes an average of 6.7l/100km. The five-speed manual car has a maximum power of 75 kW and emits 156g/km of C02.
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