Seven reliable cars for a student

7 reliable and affordable cars for a student

Being a student means having to work a few jobs to afford the student lifestyle you wish to have. Not all students need a vehicle, but if you make the decision to get one, you would look at buying something that’s affordable and reliable.

These days owning a reliable car is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity, especially as more employers need graduates to have their own transport. Therefore, students should look at vehicles that will not only last during the campus years, but perhaps a few more after that so you are able to save for your next best dream car.

So forget delayed trains and buses, overcrowded taxis and spending tons on Uber every day and consider investing in something to get you to class without a fuss.

Here are seven perfect cars for students:

Toyota Etios Sprint Hatchback:

7 reliable cars for students

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The Etios has proven to be a popular hatch since 2017. The starting price for an Etios is R197 600 and comes with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 3-year/30 000 km service plan. It is powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with a fuel consumption of 6.0 L/100 km.

Ford Figo Hatchback:

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The starting price for the baseline Figo is R215 100. It has a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine with a fuel consumption of 5.7 L/100km along with a 4-year/120 000km warranty, 4-year/60 000km service plan and 3-year/unlimited km roadside assistance.

Kia Picanto:

7 reliable cars for students

The Picanto model comes with a 1.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with a fuel consumption of 4.9L/100km. The price range starts from R183 995. It comes with a 5-year/unlimited km warranty, 2-year/30 000km service and, 3-year roadside assistance plan.

Honda Amaze:

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The Amaze has a fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km. It has a 1.2 -litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with a price range of R179 900. All Amaze models come with a 5-year/200,000km Warranty, 2-year/30,000km Service Plan and a 3-year AA Roadside Assist.

Hyundai Grand i10:

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The new Grand i10 comes with a choice of 2 naturally-aspirated petrol engines; a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder and a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder and a 7-year/200 000km warranty, 1-year/15 000km service plan, as well as roadside assistance valid for 5 years/150 000km. Dual-front airbags and ABS comes with the model and price starts from R193 900.

Volkswagen Vivo Hatchback:

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Polo Vivo model range is offered with three four-cylinder petrol engines: 1.4-litre, 1.6-litre and one three-cylinder TSI engine. Fuel consumption ranges from 4.6l – 6.2l/100km. The Vivo Hatch comes standard with a 3 year/120 000km warranty. A maintenance plan and Service Plan are available as options. Service intervals take place at 15 000 km.

Renault Kwid:

7 reliable cars for students

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This little hatchback offers 1-year insurance, a 2-year service plan and a 5-year/100 000km warranty. It has a 1.0 litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, with a fuel consumption of 4.4L/100km.

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