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The hatch. I was considering the sedan, as I did find it more appealing in the looks department, but figured it is not worth it for me to pay the extra money as I pretty much never have a passenger/s.
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The hatch. I was considering the sedan, as I did find it more appealing in the looks department, but figured it is not worth it for me to pay the extra money as I pretty much never have a passenger/s.
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Yup, was puzzled by that comment as well, as I also used the touch screen to adjust the climate controls on the Bolt XT I hired when in Durban recently.
Maybe they didn't RTFM as to what functions the touch screen can control.
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Ockie
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FiestaST
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Ockie
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Got a similar deal when I bought mine. They put the R20 000.00 together with my deposit. I did not get the thing where you only pay first installment months later though. That would have been nice.
FiestaST
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Notta Bolt but still
TheChamp
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Notta Bolt but still
If I bought that I would want to start paying for it as soon as possible, before it falls apart on me.
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6 Most Affordable Sedans in SA
Sedans may not be that popular at the moment but they still offer loads of practicality and value, especially if your budget is under 200k. Take a look at 6 of South Africa’s most affordable sedans…
"Death by crossover" aptly describes the state of sedan sales in South Africa. Consumers are smitten with crossovers and sedan sales have plummeted as a result. However, with budgets tightening amid tough economic conditions, the practicality of a small sedan still has merit and the sedan has much to offer small families who are looking for a practical and reliable ride.
Join us as we take a closer look at 6 of South Africa’s most budget-friendly sedans...
Suzuki Swift DeZire Sedan (from R155 900)
The Suzuki Swift Dzire offers buyers 3 derivatives to choose from. The Dzire range starts with the base GA offering (R155 900), followed by the high-spec GL manual (R169 900) and automatic (R186 900) versions. The Swift DZire is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre petrol engine with 63 kW and 113 Nm of torque. Suzuki claims a fuel consumption figure of 5.2 L/100 km for the manual derivatives while the automatic is said to consume 5.9 L/100 km.
The Swift Dzire has a claimed boot capacity of 300 litres and comes equipped with 2 airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist.
Honda Brio Amaze Sedan (from R170 300)
Three Honda Brio Amaze sedan derivatives are available, starting with the Amaze 1.2 Trend priced from R170 300. The high-spec Amaze 1.2 Comfort manual is priced from R182 500 while the automatic version carries a price tag of R196 300.
The Honda Brio Amaze is fitted with a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine delivering 65 kW and 109 Nm of torque and Honda claims a fuel consumption figure of 6.1 L/100 km for the manual derivatives. Claimed fuel consumption for the automatic version is 6.9 L/100 km. The Brio Amaze is said to offer 405 litres of boot space, with a pair of front airbags and ABS with EBD is fitted as standard.
Tata Bolt Sedan (from R167 995)
Two Tata Bolt sedan derivatives are available to buyers and both feature a manual transmission. The Tata Bolt 1.2T XMS is priced from R167 995 while the high-spec 1.2T XT is priced from R177 995.
A turbocharged 1.2-litre engine, which produces 66 kW and 140 Nm of torque, powers the Bolt sedan. Tata claims an average fuel consumption figure of 6.5 L/100 km and a luggage capacity of 360 litres. The safety features include 2 airbags and ABS with EBD.
Another option to consider from Tata is the Manza sedan. It’s powered by a naturally aspirated 1.4-litre engine with 66 kW and 116 Nm of torque, with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 6.4 L/100 km. Pricing for the Manza starts at R156 995 for the 1.4 Ini while the high-spec 1.4 Ignis is priced from R177 995. ABS with EBD is fitted as standard along with 2 airbags and the Tata sedan's boot capacity is reportedly a sizable 460 litres.
Toyota Etios Sedan (from R173 900)
The Toyota Etios sedan is available in two derivatives – the 1.5 Xi and 1.5 Sprint. both are offered with a manual transmission and mated with the same 1.5-litre engine offering 66 kW and 132 Nm of torque. Toyota claims an average fuel consumption figure of 5.9 L/100 km.
Pricing starts at R172 200 for the Etios 1.5 Xi sedan and R182 300 for the Etios 1.5 Sprint sedan. Safety features include 2 airbags and ABS with EBD. The Etios sedan has the largest claimed boot capacity on this list at 595 litres.
Ford Figo Sedan (from R176 900)
The Ford Figo sedan is offered in 3 trim levels: Ambiente (R176 900), Trend (R188 900) and Titanium (R217 900). All derivatives are powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine with 82 kW and 136 Nm of torque, making the Figo the most powerful budget sedan on this list. Ambiente and Trend derivatives are offered with a manual transmission while the Titanium derivative is offered with an automatic transmission only. Ford claims 6.0 L/100 km for the automatic derivative and 5.9 L/100 km for the manual versions.
Boot capacity is rated at 445 litres and safety features include 2 airbags and ABS.
Volkswagen Polo Vivo Sedan (from R186 000)
The Volkswagen Polo Vivo sedan is a popular choice in this segment and buyers can choose between 5 sedan derivatives with either manual or automatic transmissions. At the bottom of the range is the 1.4 Conceptline priced from R186 000. It’s powered by a naturally aspirated 1.4-litre engine delivering 55 kW and 132 Nm of torque with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 6.2 L/100 km. The mid-spec 1.4 Trendline is priced from R195 200.
There’s also a more powerful 1.6-litre engine on offer with 77 kW and 155 Nm of torque. It’s available in either Trendline or Comfortline trim and the 1.6 Trendline derivative is also available as an automatic.
The 1.6 Trendline sedan is priced from R203 000 while the automatic version is priced from R211 200 with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 6.9 L/100 km. The top-of-the-range 1.6 Comfortline sedan is priced at R211 600. The manual 1.6 derivatives have a claimed fuel consumption figure of 6.6 L/100 km.
The Polo Vivo sedan is said to offer 432 litres of boot space and safety features include 2 airbags and ABS with EBD.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/6-most-affordable-sedans-in-sa/42849/
Sedans may not be that popular at the moment but they still offer loads of practicality and value, especially if your budget is under 200k. Take a look at 6 of South Africa’s most affordable sedans…
"Death by crossover" aptly describes the state of sedan sales in South Africa. Consumers are smitten with crossovers and sedan sales have plummeted as a result. However, with budgets tightening amid tough economic conditions, the practicality of a small sedan still has merit and the sedan has much to offer small families who are looking for a practical and reliable ride.
Join us as we take a closer look at 6 of South Africa’s most budget-friendly sedans...
Suzuki Swift DeZire Sedan (from R155 900)
The Suzuki Swift Dzire offers buyers 3 derivatives to choose from. The Dzire range starts with the base GA offering (R155 900), followed by the high-spec GL manual (R169 900) and automatic (R186 900) versions. The Swift DZire is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre petrol engine with 63 kW and 113 Nm of torque. Suzuki claims a fuel consumption figure of 5.2 L/100 km for the manual derivatives while the automatic is said to consume 5.9 L/100 km.
The Swift Dzire has a claimed boot capacity of 300 litres and comes equipped with 2 airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist.
Honda Brio Amaze Sedan (from R170 300)
Three Honda Brio Amaze sedan derivatives are available, starting with the Amaze 1.2 Trend priced from R170 300. The high-spec Amaze 1.2 Comfort manual is priced from R182 500 while the automatic version carries a price tag of R196 300.
The Honda Brio Amaze is fitted with a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine delivering 65 kW and 109 Nm of torque and Honda claims a fuel consumption figure of 6.1 L/100 km for the manual derivatives. Claimed fuel consumption for the automatic version is 6.9 L/100 km. The Brio Amaze is said to offer 405 litres of boot space, with a pair of front airbags and ABS with EBD is fitted as standard.
Tata Bolt Sedan (from R167 995)
Two Tata Bolt sedan derivatives are available to buyers and both feature a manual transmission. The Tata Bolt 1.2T XMS is priced from R167 995 while the high-spec 1.2T XT is priced from R177 995.
A turbocharged 1.2-litre engine, which produces 66 kW and 140 Nm of torque, powers the Bolt sedan. Tata claims an average fuel consumption figure of 6.5 L/100 km and a luggage capacity of 360 litres. The safety features include 2 airbags and ABS with EBD.
Another option to consider from Tata is the Manza sedan. It’s powered by a naturally aspirated 1.4-litre engine with 66 kW and 116 Nm of torque, with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 6.4 L/100 km. Pricing for the Manza starts at R156 995 for the 1.4 Ini while the high-spec 1.4 Ignis is priced from R177 995. ABS with EBD is fitted as standard along with 2 airbags and the Tata sedan's boot capacity is reportedly a sizable 460 litres.
Toyota Etios Sedan (from R173 900)
The Toyota Etios sedan is available in two derivatives – the 1.5 Xi and 1.5 Sprint. both are offered with a manual transmission and mated with the same 1.5-litre engine offering 66 kW and 132 Nm of torque. Toyota claims an average fuel consumption figure of 5.9 L/100 km.
Pricing starts at R172 200 for the Etios 1.5 Xi sedan and R182 300 for the Etios 1.5 Sprint sedan. Safety features include 2 airbags and ABS with EBD. The Etios sedan has the largest claimed boot capacity on this list at 595 litres.
Ford Figo Sedan (from R176 900)
The Ford Figo sedan is offered in 3 trim levels: Ambiente (R176 900), Trend (R188 900) and Titanium (R217 900). All derivatives are powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine with 82 kW and 136 Nm of torque, making the Figo the most powerful budget sedan on this list. Ambiente and Trend derivatives are offered with a manual transmission while the Titanium derivative is offered with an automatic transmission only. Ford claims 6.0 L/100 km for the automatic derivative and 5.9 L/100 km for the manual versions.
Boot capacity is rated at 445 litres and safety features include 2 airbags and ABS.
Volkswagen Polo Vivo Sedan (from R186 000)
The Volkswagen Polo Vivo sedan is a popular choice in this segment and buyers can choose between 5 sedan derivatives with either manual or automatic transmissions. At the bottom of the range is the 1.4 Conceptline priced from R186 000. It’s powered by a naturally aspirated 1.4-litre engine delivering 55 kW and 132 Nm of torque with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 6.2 L/100 km. The mid-spec 1.4 Trendline is priced from R195 200.
There’s also a more powerful 1.6-litre engine on offer with 77 kW and 155 Nm of torque. It’s available in either Trendline or Comfortline trim and the 1.6 Trendline derivative is also available as an automatic.
The 1.6 Trendline sedan is priced from R203 000 while the automatic version is priced from R211 200 with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 6.9 L/100 km. The top-of-the-range 1.6 Comfortline sedan is priced at R211 600. The manual 1.6 derivatives have a claimed fuel consumption figure of 6.6 L/100 km.
The Polo Vivo sedan is said to offer 432 litres of boot space and safety features include 2 airbags and ABS with EBD.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/6-most-affordable-sedans-in-sa/42849/
FiestaST
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Ockie
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Ockie
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Bwhahaha....and I have just noticed....he also forgot to let his cover down after putting things in the boot. I have done that so many times.
FiestaST
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VW GROUP’S ‘STRATEGIC ALLIANCE’ WITH TATA CANNED
The Volkswagen Group has confirmed that its talks with Tata Motors over a possible “strategic partnership” have collapsed.
Back in March, the VW Group and Tata Motors announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding that formed the basis for “exploring long-term strategic co-operation in clearly defined fields”. The goal was to jointly develop vehicle components and “possibly also vehicle concepts”.
But now the German group’s Skoda division has released a statement saying that it had “assessed and evaluated a potential strategic collaboration” with Tata Motors and, after “intensive and constructive discussions” over recent weeks and months, decided not to pursue the relationship.
“Both companies have concluded that, at present, neither the technical nor the economic synergies are achievable to the extent desired by both parties,” the statement said.
“As a result, a planned strategic alliance will no longer be pursued for the time being.”
The statement added that both companies “would like to emphasise” that they are “not ruling out possible future collaborations”.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/vw-groups-strategic-alliance-with-tata-canned/
The Volkswagen Group has confirmed that its talks with Tata Motors over a possible “strategic partnership” have collapsed.
Back in March, the VW Group and Tata Motors announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding that formed the basis for “exploring long-term strategic co-operation in clearly defined fields”. The goal was to jointly develop vehicle components and “possibly also vehicle concepts”.
But now the German group’s Skoda division has released a statement saying that it had “assessed and evaluated a potential strategic collaboration” with Tata Motors and, after “intensive and constructive discussions” over recent weeks and months, decided not to pursue the relationship.
“Both companies have concluded that, at present, neither the technical nor the economic synergies are achievable to the extent desired by both parties,” the statement said.
“As a result, a planned strategic alliance will no longer be pursued for the time being.”
The statement added that both companies “would like to emphasise” that they are “not ruling out possible future collaborations”.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/vw-groups-strategic-alliance-with-tata-canned/
FiestaST
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Review: Tata Bolts in to a league of its own
'I don't know what it is, but I get a hella kick out of testing the more affordable, less popular cars that find their way into the Wheels24 garage'. Janine Van der Post gets cosy with a Tata Bolt for a week.
I found it pretty amusing having just driven Porsche's beautiful 911 GTS for two glorious days, and then having to trade it for a Tata Bolt like a hawker at the fruit market.
But, I don't mind these things. After all, I'm as average as the next Joe and South Africans are looking for ways and means to cut costs in all forms - downsizing and going for smaller, more affordable cars is one way of doing that.
The Tata Bolt could serve as a considerate downgrade, or, a great purchase for the small, young family who wants to have their own vehicle. Pricing for the Bolt starts at R157 995. And, for most families in SA, that's still the price of an arm and a leg. But... it's a lot more accessible and affordable for most.
Having driven the Bolt two years ago on launch, it feels a lot better than it did for some reason. Perhaps a better batch in quality? The build definitely feels more solid, and that the car is not going to fall apart at speeds in excess of 100km/h.
The Reverton 1.2-litre engine holds its own on the highway at the national speed limit without having to turn your knuckles white to help fight and keep it on the road during gusty winds. It's good for 66kW at 5000rpm and 140Nm at 1500-4000rpm.
The facia is simple in the entry level XMS version, there are upholstery seats and it's not too crammy. It even has a big enough boot for a small family to fit a small load of monthly shopping.
Other than that, there's not much else to write home to mom about.
Maybe except for its infotainment system consisting of four speakers, four tweeters, video playback and an image viewer on the13cm display screen. It also comes with advanced voice command recognition.
Other niceties include fog lights, daytime running lights, LED indicators, Aux and Bluetooth connectivity, incoming SMS notifications and read outs, a multi-function steering wheel with audio controls.
On the safety front, there's ABS, EBD, corner stability control and not one, but two airbags in the front of the car - one each for driver and passenger.
With all that said the Datsun Go is one of the Bolt's direct competitors and its fast becoming one of the most popular budget cars taking SA by storm. Just in June, the Go reached the Top 10 list of most-sold passenger cars for the month, even knocking Ford's Fiesta off the list.
The Datsun Go's downfall was always that it didn't have suffice safety features, but even opting for a Lux version with two airbags still knocks off about R30 000 for the Bolt's cheapest unit from R126 900 for the 1.2-litre powered Go.
The Bolt offers as much fun as you can have with a bucket and spade in the sand, and it genuinely is suffice for the average family who needs to get the kids to school and travel to work, and the odd weekend outing.
However, my concern did arise when my test session was coming to an end. I had started to hear some strange noises and kinks and niggles that wasn't there when I had received the car. I didn't go off-roading, nor did I take any long-distance drives this time round, so it was a bit disconcerting.
Either it was my imagination, or it was alarm bells that a car like this might need a lot more maintenance and servicing that you would plan for. For the sake of the car, and what it's worth, I sincerely hope it was not the latter.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/review-tata-bolts-in-to-a-league-of-its-own-20170703
'I don't know what it is, but I get a hella kick out of testing the more affordable, less popular cars that find their way into the Wheels24 garage'. Janine Van der Post gets cosy with a Tata Bolt for a week.
I found it pretty amusing having just driven Porsche's beautiful 911 GTS for two glorious days, and then having to trade it for a Tata Bolt like a hawker at the fruit market.
But, I don't mind these things. After all, I'm as average as the next Joe and South Africans are looking for ways and means to cut costs in all forms - downsizing and going for smaller, more affordable cars is one way of doing that.
The Tata Bolt could serve as a considerate downgrade, or, a great purchase for the small, young family who wants to have their own vehicle. Pricing for the Bolt starts at R157 995. And, for most families in SA, that's still the price of an arm and a leg. But... it's a lot more accessible and affordable for most.
Having driven the Bolt two years ago on launch, it feels a lot better than it did for some reason. Perhaps a better batch in quality? The build definitely feels more solid, and that the car is not going to fall apart at speeds in excess of 100km/h.
The Reverton 1.2-litre engine holds its own on the highway at the national speed limit without having to turn your knuckles white to help fight and keep it on the road during gusty winds. It's good for 66kW at 5000rpm and 140Nm at 1500-4000rpm.
The facia is simple in the entry level XMS version, there are upholstery seats and it's not too crammy. It even has a big enough boot for a small family to fit a small load of monthly shopping.
Other than that, there's not much else to write home to mom about.
Maybe except for its infotainment system consisting of four speakers, four tweeters, video playback and an image viewer on the13cm display screen. It also comes with advanced voice command recognition.
Other niceties include fog lights, daytime running lights, LED indicators, Aux and Bluetooth connectivity, incoming SMS notifications and read outs, a multi-function steering wheel with audio controls.
On the safety front, there's ABS, EBD, corner stability control and not one, but two airbags in the front of the car - one each for driver and passenger.
With all that said the Datsun Go is one of the Bolt's direct competitors and its fast becoming one of the most popular budget cars taking SA by storm. Just in June, the Go reached the Top 10 list of most-sold passenger cars for the month, even knocking Ford's Fiesta off the list.
The Datsun Go's downfall was always that it didn't have suffice safety features, but even opting for a Lux version with two airbags still knocks off about R30 000 for the Bolt's cheapest unit from R126 900 for the 1.2-litre powered Go.
The Bolt offers as much fun as you can have with a bucket and spade in the sand, and it genuinely is suffice for the average family who needs to get the kids to school and travel to work, and the odd weekend outing.
However, my concern did arise when my test session was coming to an end. I had started to hear some strange noises and kinks and niggles that wasn't there when I had received the car. I didn't go off-roading, nor did I take any long-distance drives this time round, so it was a bit disconcerting.
Either it was my imagination, or it was alarm bells that a car like this might need a lot more maintenance and servicing that you would plan for. For the sake of the car, and what it's worth, I sincerely hope it was not the latter.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/review-tata-bolts-in-to-a-league-of-its-own-20170703
FiestaST
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Wtf:
TheChamp
Honorary Master
Wtf:
Datsun might be inferior but they have a rich history behind them and you buy them at Nissan, add the agressive marketing and you have a winner, while Tata on the other hand is building much better cars, doing nothing to market them, i would even say Ockie does a better job selling their brand than the whole Tata SA , I really don't understand what is going in at Tata.
Ockie
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Wtf:
I agree....WTF!