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You can't honestly tell me that when you look at that heap of tin that it isn't one of the fugliest cars out there.Sigh....![]()
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You can't honestly tell me that when you look at that heap of tin that it isn't one of the fugliest cars out there.Sigh....![]()
You can't honestly tell me that when you look at that heap of tin that it isn't one of the fugliest cars out there.

It's all about context...price v spec....for what it is it's rather good value. ZA needs clearly needs more affordable vehicles...yes lack of ABS is a big bummer but compared to the GO & other Chinese crap this is a sure winner at the price point.
Plus is good to support the underdog also....![]()
Kwid II
unusually small 13” tyres, each one held in place by three wheel nuts
Renault is doing really well in South Africa.
Renault reported a total of 1 715 units, with notable contributions from the Captur (337), Clio (278) and refreshed Duster (179).
Impressive!
"The Renault Kwid managed 519 units in its first month on the market, allowing it to grab eighth spot. The Datsun GO, meanwhile, returned to the table in ninth place."
South Africa’s 10 best-selling passengers cars of November 2016:
1. Volkswagen Polo – 1 762
2. Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest – 1 746
3. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 1 649
4. Toyota Fortuner – 1 135
5. Ford Fiesta – 1 130
6. Toyota Etios – 1 106
7. Ford EcoSport – 908
8. Renault Kwid – 519
9. Datsun GO – 484
10. Toyota RAV4 – 462
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/sas-10-best-selling-passenger-cars-of-november-2016/
I saw a "high spec" model in M5 traffic today
Didn't have time to inspect. I was going in the oppo direction.
As was anybody else with some common sense.
(Sarcasm FiestaST, I can't resist it in relation to this car)

I know bro...you love it to bits![]()