Suzuki S-Presso

5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2021

Are you shopping for a new car on a tight budget of less than R165k? These 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 if your budget is below R165k, what are your options? 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 on Cars.co.za.

Let’s take a closer look at 5 of the cheapest new passenger cars money can buy in South Africa.

Pricing is accurate as of June 2021.

1. Suzuki S-Presso – From R149 900

2. BAIC D20 – From R149 990

3. Suzuki Celerio – From R153 900

4. Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ – From R154 999

5. Renault Kwid – From R162 900


 
Cheapest Automatic Cars in SA (2021)

Looking for a chilled drive on a shoestring? We list the cheapest automatic cars available in South Africa.

Sit back, relax and let the car do the work! Automatic cars have much to offer, especially if you live and travel within the confines of the city. Not only are automatic cars easier to drive but they also take the stress out of changing gears continuously, particularly if you crawl through traffic jams on a regular basis. Advances in transmission technology have also led to improvements in fuel efficiency, to the point where some automatic cars are actually more efficient than their manual siblings.

To make your life easier, we have created a list of the cheapest automatic cars currently on sale in South Africa, all of which are currently priced under R200k.

Please note that the BAIC D20 has not been tested by Cars.co.za and we are therefore can’t include it in this list or recommend it.

Pricing is accurate as of September 2021.

Cheapest Automatic Cars in SA for Under R200k

Suzuki S-Presso GL+ Automatic / S-Edition – From R168 900

Renault Kwid 1.0 Expression Automatic / Dynamique / Climber – From R172 900

Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL Automatic – From R185 900

Hyundai Atos 1.1 Motion Automatic – From 189 900

Toyota Agya 1.0 Automatic – From R196 400


 

Not so fast: ARB rules in favour of car manufacturer - Daily Maverick​

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Though Suzuki’s NCAP ratings have been dismal, the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has sided with the manufacturer, saying cars sold in South Africa are not so bad.

Suzuki SA might be delighted, but it’s a poor reflection on the global manufacturer to admit some lives deserve more protection.

 

Maruti Suzuki discontinues 6 variants of the S-Presso - Team-BHP​

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso range now starts at Rs. 3.99 lakh.

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Maruti Suzuki has silently discontinued six variants of the S-Presso. The car is no longer available in Std, LXI, LXI CNG, VXI, VXI AMT, and VXI CNG trims.

The Maruti S-Presso range now consists of eight variants. These include, Std (O), LXI (O), VXI (O), VXI Plus, VXI (O) AMT, LXI (O) CNG, VXI Plus AMT and VXI (O) CNG.

Prices now start at Rs. 3.99 lakh, while the CNG version is priced from Rs. 5.38 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine that makes 67 BHP and 90 Nm. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT.

 

2022 Maruti Suzuki S-Presso launched at Rs. 4.25 lakh - Team-BHP​

The S-Presso is now offered with the next-gen K-Series 1.0-litre engine.

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Maruti Suzuki has announced the launch of the updated S-Presso. The car is now offered with the next-gen K-Series 1.0-litre engine. Prices start at Rs. 4.25 lakh (ex-showroom).

As part of the update, the S-Presso gets features like idle start/stop, ESP with Hill Hold Assist and electrically adjustable ORVMs on select variants.

The next-gen 1.0-litre K-Series engine produces 66 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 89 Nm @ 3,500 rpm. The engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT.

2022 Maruti Suzuki S-Presso ex-showroom prices:​

  • Std MT – Rs. 4.25 lakh
  • LXI MT – Rs. 4.95 lakh
  • VXI MT – Rs. 5.15 lakh
  • VXI+ MT – Rs. 5.49 lakh
  • VXI (O) AGS – Rs. 5.65 lakh
  • VXI+ (O) AGS – Rs. 5.99 lakh
 
Is this even sold here anymore? I mean did it even sell
 
5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2022

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 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 on Cars.co.za.

Also, if you need car buying advice, feel free to engage with us on Facebook or Twitter and we will gladly assist you.

Let’s take a closer look at 5 of the cheapest new passenger cars money can buy in South Africa.

Pricing is accurate as of July 2022

1. Suzuki S-Presso – From R156 900

2. Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ – From R162 999

3. Renault Kwid – R174 400

4. Suzuki Celerio – From R174 900

5. Hyundai Atos – From R190 900

 
Is this even sold here anymore? I mean did it even sell
I have 2 of them - a 2021 2nd hand AVIS car and a new 2022 orange. Sold my Land Rover Discovery as it was a money grubber and as am happy as a lark driving my Suzuki's! Nippy, very economical and with more than enough power, cheap and cheerful! Boot space is unreal for such a small car. The 2nd hand one I have removed the back seats (10 minute job) and built a platform for my Rhodesian Ridgeback to get on. Only thing is, being an old biker, its very hard not to lean into a corner or try and get your knee down.
 
I have 2 of them - a 2021 2nd hand AVIS car and a new 2022 orange. Sold my Land Rover Discovery as it was a money grubber and as am happy as a lark driving my Suzuki's! Nippy, very economical and with more than enough power, cheap and cheerful! Boot space is unreal for such a small car. The 2nd hand one I have removed the back seats (10 minute job) and built a platform for my Rhodesian Ridgeback to get on. Only thing is, being an old biker, its very hard not to lean into a corner or try and get your knee down.
Not 1 but 2? You are a brave man, that thing looks ridiculous, I don't know how I would survive having to look at two of them every day.

Every time I see one on the road I feel like giving it a good bump on the backside and topple it over, obviously hoping the driver doesn't get hurt and is able to get out and chase me on foot while screaming expletives.
 
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