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FiestaST
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SA’s 12 worst-selling cars (under R500k) of May 2017
The monthly Naamsa stats generally make for rather interesting reading. But, naturally, we tend to focus on the best-performing vehicles in terms of sales.
Indeed, we’ve already reported the 10 best-selling passenger cars of April 2017, as well as listing the 10 best-selling bakkies in our market for the same period.
But now we’ve decided to take a look at the worst-selling passenger car models on our shores. Of course, we must bear in mind that certain importers – such as Hyundai and Kia – do not submit individual model sales figures, instead only disclosing aggregate sales stats. Mercedes-Benz, too, has taken a similar stance in recent times, while BMW SA also recently joined the non-reporting party.
Also, take note that – in order to make this list more relevant – we’ve excluded vehicle ranges that start at more than R500 000. Otherwise, this table would be dominated by luxury manufacturers such as Bentley, Ferrari and Maserati, whose high-priced vehicles traditionally sell in tiny numbers. We also don’t count sales from run-out stock of vehicles that have been discontinued locally.
So, what happened in May 2017?
Well, the Ford B-Max, Ssangyong Korando, Toyota 86, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Beetle and Volvo V60 each managed just a single unit for the month, with the Ford Tourneo Connect mustering two.
The Landwind X5 weighed in with five units, the Tata Vista with six, the Mazda MX-5 with seven and the Suzuki Grand Vitara and Tata Manza with eight apiece.
For reference, see April’s list here.
South Africa’s 12 worst-selling passenger cars (under R500k) of May 2017:
Ford B-Max – 1
Ssangyong Korando – 1
Toyota 86 – 1
Toyota Prius – 1
Volkswagen Beetle – 1
Volvo V60 – 1
Ford Tourneo Connect – 2
Landwind X5 – 5
Tata Vista – 6
Mazda MX-5 – 7
Suzuki Grand Vitara – 8
Tata Manza – 8
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/sas-12-worst-selling-cars-under-r500k-of-may-2017/
The monthly Naamsa stats generally make for rather interesting reading. But, naturally, we tend to focus on the best-performing vehicles in terms of sales.
Indeed, we’ve already reported the 10 best-selling passenger cars of April 2017, as well as listing the 10 best-selling bakkies in our market for the same period.
But now we’ve decided to take a look at the worst-selling passenger car models on our shores. Of course, we must bear in mind that certain importers – such as Hyundai and Kia – do not submit individual model sales figures, instead only disclosing aggregate sales stats. Mercedes-Benz, too, has taken a similar stance in recent times, while BMW SA also recently joined the non-reporting party.
Also, take note that – in order to make this list more relevant – we’ve excluded vehicle ranges that start at more than R500 000. Otherwise, this table would be dominated by luxury manufacturers such as Bentley, Ferrari and Maserati, whose high-priced vehicles traditionally sell in tiny numbers. We also don’t count sales from run-out stock of vehicles that have been discontinued locally.
So, what happened in May 2017?
Well, the Ford B-Max, Ssangyong Korando, Toyota 86, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Beetle and Volvo V60 each managed just a single unit for the month, with the Ford Tourneo Connect mustering two.
The Landwind X5 weighed in with five units, the Tata Vista with six, the Mazda MX-5 with seven and the Suzuki Grand Vitara and Tata Manza with eight apiece.
For reference, see April’s list here.
South Africa’s 12 worst-selling passenger cars (under R500k) of May 2017:
Ford B-Max – 1
Ssangyong Korando – 1
Toyota 86 – 1
Toyota Prius – 1
Volkswagen Beetle – 1
Volvo V60 – 1
Ford Tourneo Connect – 2
Landwind X5 – 5
Tata Vista – 6
Mazda MX-5 – 7
Suzuki Grand Vitara – 8
Tata Manza – 8
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/sas-12-worst-selling-cars-under-r500k-of-may-2017/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Naamsa: May 2017 – slightly better than expected
Commenting on the new vehicle sales statistics for May 2017, Naamsa said that new vehicle sales in all segments had registered declines compared to the corresponding month last year. However, sales of new cars and light commercial vehicles had held up better than expected.
In contrast, medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales had registered sharp declines. While new vehicle exports also reflected a fairly substantial year-on-year decline, this should be seen in the context of the fact that vehicle exports in May last year represented the second highest export number on record.
In the event, May 2017 aggregate new vehicle sales at 41 783 units had decreased by 1 129 units or 2,6% from the 42 912 vehicles sold in May last year. May 2017 export sales at 29 596 vehicles had registered a fall of 4 023 units which represented a decline of 12,0% compared to the 33 619 vehicles exported in May last year.
Overall, out of the total reported industry sales of 41 783 vehicles, an estimated 37 686 units or 90,2% represented dealer sales, 5,1% represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 3,2% to industry corporate fleets and 1,5% to government.
The May 2017 new car market at 26 317 units reflected a fall of 663 cars or a decline of 2,5% compared to the 26 980 new cars sold in May last year. The car rental industry had accounted for an estimated 7,2% of new car sales in May. The rental industry share was understated since it excluded estimates for two major manufacturers.
Domestic sales of industry new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 13 410 units during May 2017 reflected a decline of 210 vehicles or a fall of 1,5% compared to the 13 620 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.
Sales of vehicles in the medium and heavy truck segments of the industry had recorded fairly sharp falls and at 583 units and 1 473 units, respectively, reflected a decline of 92 vehicles or 13,6% in the case of medium commercial vehicles and, in the case of heavy trucks and buses, a decline of 164 vehicles or a fall of 10,0% compared to the corresponding month last year.
Industry new vehicle exports at 29 596 units exported during May 2017 reflected a reduction of 4 023 units or a decline of 12,0% compared to the 33 619 vehicles exported in May last year. Vehicle exports in May 2016 were the second highest monthly export figures on record and therefore represented a relatively high base. The momentum of vehicle exports was expected to improve over the balance of 2017.
Following the modest improvement in new vehicle sales during the first three months of 2017, the outlook for the balance of the year was somewhat uncertain. The current polarised political environment in South Africa, together with prospects of subdued economic growth over the short to medium term, continued to weigh on business confidence and consumer sentiment.
Domestic new vehicle sales were closely correlated with the overall performance of the South African economy and confidence levels. At this stage, domestic new vehicle sales for 2017 were likely to be flat at best. However, this was premised on a number of assumptions, including that South Africa would avoid further credit ratings agencies’ downgrades, that interest rates would not increase over the short- to medium-term, that economic growth would show modest improvement and that the exchange rate, while remaining volatile, was unlikely to depreciate markedly.
Vehicle exports could benefit from expectations of an improvement in global growth to around 3,6% and the momentum of exports was expected to improve over the balance of the year.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/naamsa-may-2017-slightly-better-than-expected/
Commenting on the new vehicle sales statistics for May 2017, Naamsa said that new vehicle sales in all segments had registered declines compared to the corresponding month last year. However, sales of new cars and light commercial vehicles had held up better than expected.
In contrast, medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales had registered sharp declines. While new vehicle exports also reflected a fairly substantial year-on-year decline, this should be seen in the context of the fact that vehicle exports in May last year represented the second highest export number on record.
In the event, May 2017 aggregate new vehicle sales at 41 783 units had decreased by 1 129 units or 2,6% from the 42 912 vehicles sold in May last year. May 2017 export sales at 29 596 vehicles had registered a fall of 4 023 units which represented a decline of 12,0% compared to the 33 619 vehicles exported in May last year.
Overall, out of the total reported industry sales of 41 783 vehicles, an estimated 37 686 units or 90,2% represented dealer sales, 5,1% represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 3,2% to industry corporate fleets and 1,5% to government.
The May 2017 new car market at 26 317 units reflected a fall of 663 cars or a decline of 2,5% compared to the 26 980 new cars sold in May last year. The car rental industry had accounted for an estimated 7,2% of new car sales in May. The rental industry share was understated since it excluded estimates for two major manufacturers.
Domestic sales of industry new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 13 410 units during May 2017 reflected a decline of 210 vehicles or a fall of 1,5% compared to the 13 620 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.
Sales of vehicles in the medium and heavy truck segments of the industry had recorded fairly sharp falls and at 583 units and 1 473 units, respectively, reflected a decline of 92 vehicles or 13,6% in the case of medium commercial vehicles and, in the case of heavy trucks and buses, a decline of 164 vehicles or a fall of 10,0% compared to the corresponding month last year.
Industry new vehicle exports at 29 596 units exported during May 2017 reflected a reduction of 4 023 units or a decline of 12,0% compared to the 33 619 vehicles exported in May last year. Vehicle exports in May 2016 were the second highest monthly export figures on record and therefore represented a relatively high base. The momentum of vehicle exports was expected to improve over the balance of 2017.
Following the modest improvement in new vehicle sales during the first three months of 2017, the outlook for the balance of the year was somewhat uncertain. The current polarised political environment in South Africa, together with prospects of subdued economic growth over the short to medium term, continued to weigh on business confidence and consumer sentiment.
Domestic new vehicle sales were closely correlated with the overall performance of the South African economy and confidence levels. At this stage, domestic new vehicle sales for 2017 were likely to be flat at best. However, this was premised on a number of assumptions, including that South Africa would avoid further credit ratings agencies’ downgrades, that interest rates would not increase over the short- to medium-term, that economic growth would show modest improvement and that the exchange rate, while remaining volatile, was unlikely to depreciate markedly.
Vehicle exports could benefit from expectations of an improvement in global growth to around 3,6% and the momentum of exports was expected to improve over the balance of the year.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/naamsa-may-2017-slightly-better-than-expected/
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
On the upside, any French car would be spending most of its time in the workshop, even brand new ones ... you got one 'good as new'
true. It is really p....sing my mechanic off who now claims this is the worst A/C system he has ever worked on. He's German so it is always funny when he gets mad, such colourful swear words. Who knows, maybe when the storm comes on Wednesday I might have a car, otherwise I'll brave the weather on my bicycle - like a true Peugeot owner.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Here’s how many vehicles BMW i has sold in SA…
The BMW i brand has been in South Africa for a little over two years now. So, just how many vehicles has it sold in that time?
Well, a total of 419 BMW i models have been delivered to customers in South Africa since the sub-brand’s market launch in March 2015.
Interestingly, the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sportscar (216 units) has outsold the BMW i3 (203 units) locally. In addition, the i8 range is set to expand with a handful of new limited-edition derivatives later this year, with the open-top i8 Roadster scheduled to arrive in 2018.
The local arm of the Munich-based brand doesn’t count its hybrid iPerformance models – the X5 xDrive40e, 740e iPerformance and the 330e iPerformance – in the total figure.
“In a market where electric vehicles are still a fairly new concept, we are pleased with the strides we have made with the BMW i brand,” said Tim Abbott, CEO of BMW Group South Africa.
“However, sustainable mobility thrives wherever there is an effective combination of three factors: customer demand, legislation and innovative partnerships.
“While we have made inroads and formed alliances as well as partnerships that have helped propel the BMW i [brand] mobility strategy forward, we need more commitment from government in order to increase consumer confidence in electric vehicles because this is the future of mobility,” added Abbott.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/heres-how-many-vehicles-bmw-i-has-sold-in-sa/
The BMW i brand has been in South Africa for a little over two years now. So, just how many vehicles has it sold in that time?
Well, a total of 419 BMW i models have been delivered to customers in South Africa since the sub-brand’s market launch in March 2015.
Interestingly, the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sportscar (216 units) has outsold the BMW i3 (203 units) locally. In addition, the i8 range is set to expand with a handful of new limited-edition derivatives later this year, with the open-top i8 Roadster scheduled to arrive in 2018.
The local arm of the Munich-based brand doesn’t count its hybrid iPerformance models – the X5 xDrive40e, 740e iPerformance and the 330e iPerformance – in the total figure.
“In a market where electric vehicles are still a fairly new concept, we are pleased with the strides we have made with the BMW i brand,” said Tim Abbott, CEO of BMW Group South Africa.
“However, sustainable mobility thrives wherever there is an effective combination of three factors: customer demand, legislation and innovative partnerships.
“While we have made inroads and formed alliances as well as partnerships that have helped propel the BMW i [brand] mobility strategy forward, we need more commitment from government in order to increase consumer confidence in electric vehicles because this is the future of mobility,” added Abbott.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/heres-how-many-vehicles-bmw-i-has-sold-in-sa/
TheChamp
Honorary Master
What is interesting is that they managed to sell 203 units
unbelievable!
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Top 10 best-selling cars in Britain
Established brands and models dominate the top 10 list of best-selling cars in the UK and the hatchback rules supreme. However, the latest sales figures show that some newer additions to Britain’s roads are growing in popularity, perhaps foreshadowing a change in preferences among buyers.
The latest figures cover the year to the end of February and show that superminis and hatchbacks are the most popular. The Ford Fiesta continues to fly out of dealerships, with the Vauxhall Corsa is chasing hard but some way behind in overall sales. The Focus is still attracting plenty of fans; even more than the Volkswagen Golf, which is now fourth overall despite VW’s recent tribulations.
Nissan’s Qashqai shows the continuing popularity of small SUV, meanwhile, the Audi A3 has been knocked out of the top 10 by the Mini.
The Vauxhall Astra continues to sell well and is chasing the Focus, while the Volkswagen Polo shows that there are plenty of buyers willing to pay extra for a more classy supermini.
1: Ford Fiesta – 50,779 registrations
The Fiesta has been a British favourite for decades and that shows no signs of changing, even though the latest incarnation is now eight years old. Its sales figures are well ahead of its closest rivals', even though it’s not the cheapest choice in the segment. Its sales performance is well deserved, though. The Ford supermini as hugely impressive, our four-star review proves that. We particularly like its ride and handling, interior quality and smooth engine range.
2: Ford Focus – 31,762 registrations
The Focus has delivered an outstanding drive since it replaced the Escort with aplomb in 1998, offering impressive road manners at a volume price. It has been so good, in fact, that we were slightly disappointed by the diluted dynamics of the latest version. However, as our review notes, it’s still a very appealing, complete car. It looks good, has a strong, economical engine range and offers a lot of quality for its price.
3: Nissan Qashqai – 28,471 registrations
Is it really a decade since Nissan’s now ubiquitous crossover first arrived? Its blend of hatchback size and SUV pretensions have proved a huge draw for customers and it’s now the best-selling small SUV in the country, leaving a trail of imitators in its wake. The second-generation model, released in 2014, keeps dynamic, economic and interior standards high, garnering a 4.5-star review from our road test team. No wonder it’s holding firm in the sales charts.
4: Volkswagen Golf - 27,895 registrations
The Golf is another classic name in motoring that attracts legions of diehard fans to keep it riding high in the charts, even with Volkswagen’s recent scandal. Emissions concerns aside, the seventh-generation Golf, including newly introduced facelifted version, is a consummate all-rounder. In our 4.5-star review, we called it the best hatchback in the world, and we’ll stand by that assessment.
5: Vauxhall Corsa – 27,821 registrations
The Corsa is another established doyen in the UK and Vauxhall’s perennial rival to the Fiesta. The latest generation arrived in 2014 and offers something for most people, from the 74bhp 1.4-litre petrol option to the 202bhp snorting VXR version. It’s competitively priced, drives and rides well and is designed and specced to please the car's large fan base. It’s hard to see it dropping far down this list anytime soon.
6: Vauxhall Astra - 25,431 registrations
The Astra is something of an also-ran to the Ford Focus, but the latest generation, launched in 2015, is a thoroughly decent car in its own right. Well equipped with sharp handling and economical engines, it earns a strong four-star review from us, although we had reservations about its ride and styling. Overall, though, it deserves to be considered as one of the best compact hatches you can buy.
7: Mercedes-Benz C-Class - 23,284 registrations
It’s unusual for a premium car to find itself in the top 10, but it’s testament to the C-Class’s appeal, particularly among fleet customers, that it’s shifting so many units for Mercedes. Looking like a miniature S-Class doesn’t hurt the latest version, which was launched in 2014. It’s an excellent offering that garnered a four-star review from our test team, who fell for its high-quality interior and alluring looks. Good residual values do it no harm, either.
8: Volkswagen Polo - 22,500 registrations
Volkswagen’s supermini offers a touch more class and sophistication than the Fiesta and Corsa, albeit at a higher price. It’s more mature and conservative in its demeanour, but many of the British car-buying public embrace such traits, which is why the Polo is a top 10 stalwart and scores four stars in our review. Now in its fifth generation, it could easily be mistaken for a smaller Golf, which is no bad thing.
9: Mercedes-Benz A-Class - 19,222 registrations
Mercedes' smallest model takes ninth place from Mini, and knocks the Nissan Juke out of the top ten in an increasingly premium-segment list. It's tight, though, as the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series were both among the best-sellers of April 2017, but didn't sell enough to nab a top ten place across the year.
10: Mini - 18,952 registrations
The Mini has dropped into tenth place after the A-Class stormed into ninth. It's a top-ten regular though; and who can blame buyers either? Charming looks, sharp handling and BMW quality are just three of its strong points, but now there's also a five-door variant for added practicality.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/top-10-best-selling-cars-britain
Established brands and models dominate the top 10 list of best-selling cars in the UK and the hatchback rules supreme. However, the latest sales figures show that some newer additions to Britain’s roads are growing in popularity, perhaps foreshadowing a change in preferences among buyers.
The latest figures cover the year to the end of February and show that superminis and hatchbacks are the most popular. The Ford Fiesta continues to fly out of dealerships, with the Vauxhall Corsa is chasing hard but some way behind in overall sales. The Focus is still attracting plenty of fans; even more than the Volkswagen Golf, which is now fourth overall despite VW’s recent tribulations.
Nissan’s Qashqai shows the continuing popularity of small SUV, meanwhile, the Audi A3 has been knocked out of the top 10 by the Mini.
The Vauxhall Astra continues to sell well and is chasing the Focus, while the Volkswagen Polo shows that there are plenty of buyers willing to pay extra for a more classy supermini.
1: Ford Fiesta – 50,779 registrations
The Fiesta has been a British favourite for decades and that shows no signs of changing, even though the latest incarnation is now eight years old. Its sales figures are well ahead of its closest rivals', even though it’s not the cheapest choice in the segment. Its sales performance is well deserved, though. The Ford supermini as hugely impressive, our four-star review proves that. We particularly like its ride and handling, interior quality and smooth engine range.
2: Ford Focus – 31,762 registrations
The Focus has delivered an outstanding drive since it replaced the Escort with aplomb in 1998, offering impressive road manners at a volume price. It has been so good, in fact, that we were slightly disappointed by the diluted dynamics of the latest version. However, as our review notes, it’s still a very appealing, complete car. It looks good, has a strong, economical engine range and offers a lot of quality for its price.
3: Nissan Qashqai – 28,471 registrations
Is it really a decade since Nissan’s now ubiquitous crossover first arrived? Its blend of hatchback size and SUV pretensions have proved a huge draw for customers and it’s now the best-selling small SUV in the country, leaving a trail of imitators in its wake. The second-generation model, released in 2014, keeps dynamic, economic and interior standards high, garnering a 4.5-star review from our road test team. No wonder it’s holding firm in the sales charts.
4: Volkswagen Golf - 27,895 registrations
The Golf is another classic name in motoring that attracts legions of diehard fans to keep it riding high in the charts, even with Volkswagen’s recent scandal. Emissions concerns aside, the seventh-generation Golf, including newly introduced facelifted version, is a consummate all-rounder. In our 4.5-star review, we called it the best hatchback in the world, and we’ll stand by that assessment.
5: Vauxhall Corsa – 27,821 registrations
The Corsa is another established doyen in the UK and Vauxhall’s perennial rival to the Fiesta. The latest generation arrived in 2014 and offers something for most people, from the 74bhp 1.4-litre petrol option to the 202bhp snorting VXR version. It’s competitively priced, drives and rides well and is designed and specced to please the car's large fan base. It’s hard to see it dropping far down this list anytime soon.
6: Vauxhall Astra - 25,431 registrations
The Astra is something of an also-ran to the Ford Focus, but the latest generation, launched in 2015, is a thoroughly decent car in its own right. Well equipped with sharp handling and economical engines, it earns a strong four-star review from us, although we had reservations about its ride and styling. Overall, though, it deserves to be considered as one of the best compact hatches you can buy.
7: Mercedes-Benz C-Class - 23,284 registrations
It’s unusual for a premium car to find itself in the top 10, but it’s testament to the C-Class’s appeal, particularly among fleet customers, that it’s shifting so many units for Mercedes. Looking like a miniature S-Class doesn’t hurt the latest version, which was launched in 2014. It’s an excellent offering that garnered a four-star review from our test team, who fell for its high-quality interior and alluring looks. Good residual values do it no harm, either.
8: Volkswagen Polo - 22,500 registrations
Volkswagen’s supermini offers a touch more class and sophistication than the Fiesta and Corsa, albeit at a higher price. It’s more mature and conservative in its demeanour, but many of the British car-buying public embrace such traits, which is why the Polo is a top 10 stalwart and scores four stars in our review. Now in its fifth generation, it could easily be mistaken for a smaller Golf, which is no bad thing.
9: Mercedes-Benz A-Class - 19,222 registrations
Mercedes' smallest model takes ninth place from Mini, and knocks the Nissan Juke out of the top ten in an increasingly premium-segment list. It's tight, though, as the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series were both among the best-sellers of April 2017, but didn't sell enough to nab a top ten place across the year.
10: Mini - 18,952 registrations
The Mini has dropped into tenth place after the A-Class stormed into ninth. It's a top-ten regular though; and who can blame buyers either? Charming looks, sharp handling and BMW quality are just three of its strong points, but now there's also a five-door variant for added practicality.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/top-10-best-selling-cars-britain
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This your Frenchie? If it was you that car seems quite sprightly. What engine has it got?
While I do technically own a Peugeot it spends most of it's time at the workshop
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Saw that one again on Friday, twin exhaust = V6 2.7 HDI. From the front both look the same and my plate also starts with CL 58.
First spotted it in January : https://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showth...on-SA-road?p=18921490&viewfull=1#post18921490
Edit : My Frenchie is about 1km away from where you took that pic at Mette's Auto Electrical in Plankenbrug.
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Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
The 2.7 V6 diesel is very quick, I test drove one after seeing that black one and it was incredible. Not that I am unhappy with my 2.2 petrol, it is quick but not as quick as the HDI.
I think that one is a 2006 model since it does not have a sunroof, only 2007 and 2008 models got the sunroof. Dammit I miss my car now.
I think that one is a 2006 model since it does not have a sunroof, only 2007 and 2008 models got the sunroof. Dammit I miss my car now.
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As pretty as that is, that guy must have deep pockets to risk a diesel Peugeot. The petrol is most probably a lot more reliable.
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What is interesting is that they managed to sell 203 units
The i8 is sexy
The i3 is just fugly. I am with you on the amazement thing.
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Very deep, they live in Jonkerspark so I am guessing their other cars are something like a Merc GL or Q7.
FiestaST
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I really don't get a a few of your blokes hate on the i3.
Besides the price it's a very very clever piece of forward thinking. It obviously won't suit everyone's lifestyle or requirements but if it fits with your commute it's a properly "cool" car with a number of usp's.
Looks are subjective as well. You will get people who like the space-age design.
Besides the price it's a very very clever piece of forward thinking. It obviously won't suit everyone's lifestyle or requirements but if it fits with your commute it's a properly "cool" car with a number of usp's.
Looks are subjective as well. You will get people who like the space-age design.
TheChamp
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Imagine the hate it would be getting if it was some Chinese or Indian car? The hate would unanimous, but since it's a German and a BMW, i guess it's expected that people will be confused as to how they should feel about it although it's as clear as the daylight that the thing is ugly.
FiestaST
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No offense man but you are totally missing the point of what the i3 is & what it stands for.
Get your mind out of the "ugly car" thinking & then you will see what I mean by it being forward thinking & ahead of the curve.
TheChamp
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I agree the Prius is in a different class of hideousness.
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The fact that your average car requires you to pay R4000pm or go for a balloon payment option should be an indication where the problem is. I mean the cheapest car is still 2k a month.
We have third world salaries with first world tastes and a small market.
I'll see people driving BMW 3 series but living in a small flat, I'm the opposite I'll rather have a decent sized place and drive something functional.
We have third world salaries with first world tastes and a small market.
I'll see people driving BMW 3 series but living in a small flat, I'm the opposite I'll rather have a decent sized place and drive something functional.