5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2023

Oct 2, 2023

Here are the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in South Africa…

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but this article highlights the 5 cheapest brand new cars currently available in South Africa. Yes, you may have to compromise somewhat in terms of quality and features in the low-end of the new car market but if these 5 cheapest cars don’t quite meet your needs then it’s worthwhile exploring the used car market right here.

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1. Suzuki S-Presso – From R169 900

Suzuki recently introduced an updated S-Presso in South Africa and it’s ideal for first-time car buyers looking for a quirky hatchback. The S-Presso is powered by a 49 kW/89 Nm 1.0-litre petrol engine and can be had with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automated manual transmission.

The S-Presso is offered in 3 trim grades including GL, GL+ and S-Edition. Pricing starts from R169 900 and goes up to R208 900 for the range-topping S-Presso S-Edition automatic.

2. Suzuki Celerio – From R183 900

A new Suzuki Celerio arrived in South Africa in 2022 to entice local buyers and it remains a popular choice in the budget car segment.

The Celerio is powered by a 3-cylinder 1.0-litre engine that offers 49 kW and 89 Nm of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission does service in the Celerio, but you can have the Celerio in 5-speed automatic guise too.

The base-spec Celerio 1.0 GA is priced from R183 900 but the higher-spec Celerio 1.0 GL is priced at R204 900 while the automatic derivative is priced at R219 900.

3. Renault Kwid – From R188 999

The Renault Kwid is proving to be quite popular locally and it’s by far the best-selling model for Renault in South Africa.

The Kwid is powered by a 3-cylinder, 1.0-litre petrol engine with 50 kW and 91 Nm of torque. The range starts with the Kwid 1.0 Life priced from R188 999. The higher-spec Kwid Zen is priced from R198 999. A range-topping Kwid Climber is also on offer with pricing starting at R209 999. Renault also offers an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) for the Zen and Climber trim lines in addition to a 5-speed manual transmission.

It is also worth highlighting that the Kwid is now equipped with 2 airbags and ABS.

4. Toyota Vitz – From R189 900

Toyota has introduced the new Vitz to South Africa.

Yes, it’s based on the new Suzuki Celerio as part of the Toyota-Suzuki product alliance and the Vitz is powered by a 3-cylinder 1.0-litre engine with 49 kW and 89 Nm of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission and 5-speed automatic is available. Pricing for the Vitz starts from R189 900 and goes up to R239 900 for the Vitz 1.0 XR automatic.

5. Suzuki Swift – From R199 900

The Suzuki Swift has been lighting up the sales charts in South Africa and is currently one of the best-selling cars in the country, and for good reason. It’s well-priced and offers good value in the budget car segment. The Swift is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine with 61 kW and 113 Nm of torque and can be had with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automated manual transmission.