The hottest hatches for around R200 000
If you’re in the market for an affordable city-driving hatch that can also take on the fast lane, look no further.
Here are South Africa’s hottest hatches you can find for around R200 000 (and under) this year:
1. Renault Clio 66kW Turbo Dynamique
The Clio comes up top with it’s magnificant looks. It’s one of the most striking new-age hatches and the combination of sweeping lines, muscular stance and two-tone rims just puts this hot hatch in the top category when it comes to sporty aesthetics. This new face of Renault also gets the thumbs up in the safety department.
Price: R207 900 (Range starts at R159 900)
0-100km: 14.15 secs
Power: 66 kW
Top Speed: 182 km/h
CO2 104 g/km
Fuel Consumption: 5.4 l/100 km
2. Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Comfortline
The Volkswagen Polo (together with the Polo Vivo) has been South Africa’s front running hatch for a while, and we don’t see this changing anytime soon. The new Polo underwent few changes given that the forerunner was already a winning version. The popular car is nippy around town with a turbo engine and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
Price: R209 700 (Range starts at R186 600)
0-100km: 11.81 secs
Power: 66 kW
Top Speed: 284 km/h
CO2 : 117 g/km
Fuel Consumption: 5.8 l/100km
3. Peugeot 208 1,2 VTi Active
The 208 is the latest hatch in the French automaker’s range and this version offers a more spacious interior,more luggage space and far more frugal engines than its Peugeot predecessor. The Peugeot also carries a good level of specification and a top-notch maintenance plan.
Price: R200 900 (Range starts at R149 900)
0-100km: 13.64 sec
Power: 60 kW
Top Speed: 175 KM/H
CO2 : 102 g/km
Fuel Consumption: 5.4 l/100 km
4. Citroen C3 VTi 82 Seduction
The Citroen C3 face-lift saw a light restyle with new grille and bumpers plus upgraded engines (range shares its engine with the Peugeot 208). A big win for the C3 is its impeccable styling and good economy.
Price: R205 900 (Range starts at R179 900)
0-100km: 12.3 sec
Power: 60 kW
Top Speed: 174 KM/H
CO2 : 109 g/km
Fuel Consumption: 5.6 l/100 km
5. Hyundai i20 1,4
The spacious Hyundai i20 that takes on the Volkswagen Polo is a solidly built, well equipped and good-value hatchback with a considerably good specification level.
Price: R201 900 (Range starts at R165 900)
0-100km: 11.86 sec
Power: 73 kW
Top Speed: 181 KM/H
CO2 : 132 g/km
Fuel Consumption: 6.8 l/100 km
6. Kia Rio 1,4 TEC
The Kia Rio is a firm favourite of our online editor Juliet McGuire, it is a great looking car with ample space and perceived quality. With this pocket rocket, you get a lot of car for your money.
Price: R206 995 (Range starts at R169 995)
0-100km: 12.55 se
Power: 79 kW
Top Speed: 183 KM/H
CO2 : 151 g/km
Fuel Consumption: 7.68 l/100 km