Category: New cars for under R300 000

We list all cars with a starting price under R300 000

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Launched with 1 Million Km or 10Yr Motor Warranty

Ray Stewart
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One of South Africa’s most hotly contested vehicle categories is the compact segment offering so much choice from the manufacturers. As buyers have such a wide range of variants and features to choose from it has become very important that the manufacturers present their vehicle competitively priced but also competitive in features and latest tech. Maybe that’s why the all-new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is launched into the market with a one-million kilometre warranty. With a choice of two petrol engines, three transmissions and three different spec levels the Tiggo…

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Customise your Corolla Cross for 2022

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Customise your new Toyota Corolla Cross The long-awaited launch of the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross SUV has finally taken place in South Africa offering both a traditional petrol engine and a petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain. Although only recently launched early in November 2021 you will start to see them on the road as over 1400 units have been sold already. Today’s buyer wants to purchase a new vehicle which is personalised to their taste and to this end Toyota is pleased to announce the availability of a multitude of accessory packages…

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SUZUKI JIMNY’S EVERYWHERE

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It was just less than one year ago Suzuki was striving to sell over 2 000 vehicles in one month. Now for September 2021, this Auto Manufacturer sold 3 134 units and came the third top-selling car brand in SA behind Toyota and Volkswagen.  One of the companies most popular models is the Jimny which has accumulated growing fan-base with demand continuing as time goes on. The fourth generation Jimny was introduced to SA in 2018 and after an initial slow start due to the availability of product, the model has…

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Toyota Hilux – Specification Alignment and Upgrades

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Month after month in South Africa the Toyota Hilux remains the country’s most popular vehicle, not only for the light commercial category but also top of the overall sales charts. Offered in single cab, Xtra cab and double cab, the Hilux has a model to suit everyone. In August 2020 the new ‘Face’ of the range was introduced alongside the flagship ‘Legend’ grade while the long running SRX-grade made way for the Raider. Based on market feedback Toyota is now ready to tweak some of the specifications to the Hilux…

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Polo Vivo range adds R9 000 “Black Style Package”

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From 2019 the Black Style Package was introduced to the VW Tiguan, Golf GTi and Touareg ranges. Now in 2021 the Black Package has been made available to the Polo Vivo Comfort and Highline derivatives only in Pure White, Reflex Silver, Flash Red and Reef Blue exterior colours. The Black Style Package includes black 16-inch Portago alloy wheels, gloss black mirror caps, a gloss black painted roof, gloss black B and C pillar covers, black side sill covers, body-coloured boot spoiler, privacy glass, chrome exhaust tips as well as anthracite…

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2021 Suzuki Ignis II GLX 1.2MT

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Pros – unique styling; comfortable high up seating position; solid ride and handling. Great engine Cons – Expensive (Should it be priced above a Swift); cheap finishes on the interior. Love it or hate it styling at the rear. Suzuki has launched its new ‘not quite an SUV, not quite a compact’ compact SUV; the 2020 Ignis has been overhauled, and now bears the II moniker. The unconventional looking car has charming looks and features pretty up-to-date technology, in a package that might best be described as fun-sized motoring. Much like…

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Suzuki Vitara Brezza 1.5 GLX Auto (2021) Road Test and Review

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We had the new bold compact SUV from Suzuki on test and spent some time getting to know the fun little SUV which has lots of talent. The compact SUV market is suddenly booming in South Africa and everywhere you look you will see a Kia/ Hyundai or even a VW SUV running around. This styling is on trend and the go to for new car buyers. I think it makes you feel like you can go anywhere even with its very limited ground clearance as it still gives you the confidence you…

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Toyota Rumion 2021 Pricing and Spec

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Most drivers on our roads will recognise the Toyota Avanza, the seven-seater people mover small MPV which has been on our roads for two generations. Well now the Avanza has made way for the Toyota Rumion a much-improved vehicle catering to evolving customer’s needs and a good fit for both leisure and business customers. This will be the third joint venture with Suzuki following the success of the “Starlet” and “Urban Cruiser”, both of which have achieved significant sales levels in a short space of time. The newcomer retains the…

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Nissan Navara Single-Cab launched in SA(2021) Pricing and Spec

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To complete the range of Nissan bakkies available in South Africa, Nissan will launch a single-cab version of the Navara on 11th October 2021.  This follows the success of the all-new Navara Double Cab introduced in June of this year.  The Navara has a reputation for its rugged style, robust capabilities, reliability, and versatility making it one of the most loved vehicles in the line-up across the globe. In South Africa customers know the Navara to be “Africa tough”, built locally for private or business use. The new single cab…

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2021 Citroën C3 Shine Review and Road Test

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Pros – unique styling; comfortable seating; solid ride and handling. Cons – pricey; limited rear leg and head room. The latest offering from the back in SA brand is the 2021 Citroen C3 Shine, and we have thought up a few keywords to describe it starting with quirky, fun, cool, different, and possibly even pretty. It’s a fantastical little hatch that offers unique styling, a funky design and plenty of practicality. It even sports Air Bumps, which are at least slightly more discreet then the previous door protection fitted to…

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Kia Sonet range bolstered with value LX derivatives(2021)

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Over the past year or so we have witnessed fast movement from car manufacturers to capture the lucrative ‘Compact SUV’ market.  Hyundai, Havel, Nissan, Renault, Citroën, Suzuki are just some examples of brands which dominate this sector and have made remarkable progress in such a short time. Not forgetting Kia who are the 5th best selling brand in SA at present and only recently introduced its Sonet range into the compact sector. A mere three months after its local introduction, the Sonet has already cemented its position as one of…

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Updated Suzuki Swift for 2021 Reviewed

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Suzuki – the fastest-growing automotive brand in the country, has just updated 2 of its top-selling models, we look at the Swift 1.2GLX 5MT. To read the Review of the outgoing Swift Click Here  Whats New? Suzuki has announced an update to its popular compact hatchback/budget car using the word “minor” and I would like to say from the outset it is less than a minor up-date. The revision offers a few new colours (including some 2-tone options on the GLX derivatives) and a new sportier 15-inch alloy wheel design. If you have a look…

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The all-new Opel Corsa 1.2 Turbo Elegance Review

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The Opel Corsa supermini has had a legendary history dating all the way back to 1982 when the car was first sold in the United Kingdom and Europe. Only in the early 90’s did the Corsa make its presence in South Africa with the B shape model. Built on a General Motors front-wheel-drive (FWD) platform the early Corsa models were one of the few supermini hatchbacks available in SA until Peugeot, Renault and VW came along. The battle of the superminis has raged on ever since and now in 2021 we have on test Opel’s latest…

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New Look Suzuki Swift (2021)

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The model which is driving the success for Suzuki in South Africa is the Suzuki “Swift”, selling 749 units in March 2021 from a total number of units sold of 1 962 (38% of total sales). The Swift is also South Africa’s top award-winning Budget car of the year. Introduced to the SA market in 2018 the Swift has become a best seller and notched up Car of the year nominations in South Africa, Japan, and Europe. Now its time to give this winner an updated fresh face to ensure it stays on top of the…

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Nissan Magnite (2021) Pricing and Spec

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The highly anticipated arrival to South Africa of the compact utility SUV the Nissan Magnite has been confirmed and is now available for purchase. The B-Sport Utility vehicle will compete with the likes of the newly introduced Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the Toyota Urban Cruiser. The Nissan Magnite comes with many first-in-class and best-in-segment features that will surely attract new buyers in this category to the Nissan brand. The Around View Monitor (AVM) is one of these features which provides the driver with a virtual bird’s eye view from above the vehicle. Other Best-in class…

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Toyota Urban Cruiser(2021) Spec and Pricing

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In South Africa Toyota dominates the large business and Leisure SUV segment with the Hilux and Fortuner line-up. To address a gap in the small SUV segment, Toyota SA will extend its model offering by introducing the Toyota Urban Cruiser. It’s important to note at this time like the recently launched Starlet, the new Urban Cruiser also comes from the Toyota-Suzuki alliance and is really a re-badged Suzuki Breeza. The customer advantage of this partnership is the comprehensive dealer support, customer service and parts supply network Toyota SA can deliver. The new variant aims at the…

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Suzuki Vitara Brezza(2021) Options and Spec

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Suzuki has already made many in-roads to the south African Market, achieving record sales from some of the models in the local line up. India is another country where Suzuki has been successful especially with the variant Vitara Brezza which has become India’s most popular compact SUV and has sold 600 000 units since introduction, in 2016. Now the Vitara Brezza lands in SA and is available immediately from any of Suzuki’s 71 dealers. Voted car of the year in India in 2017 the Vitara Brezza has built a loyal following making this model the ideal SUV for…

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Renault Triber (2020) spec and Pricing

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Although Renault only launched the Triber model, famous for its seven-seater configuration, in February 2020, ten months later the company is introducing more features to ensure customers continue to get value-for-money with this small SUV. In addition, a 5-speed EASY R-AMT will be added to the line-up to further enhance the appeal of the range. Since the launch in February 2020 the TRIBER model has amassed 2 500 sales in COVID times which indicates the potential sales it can achieve going forward. The vehicle is packed with features and offered…

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Polo Vivo Mswenko (2020) Pricing and Spec

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A new special edition Volkswagen Polo Vivo hatch has been added to South Africa’s best-selling passenger car range. Since March 2010 the Polo Vivo has sold 261 285 vehicles in SA making this model line-up the top seller in the country over the past ten years. In this competitive segment the Vivo is the only one which is manufactured in South Africa, all its competitors are imported and tend to introduce new models on a regular basis to challenge the Vivo’s dominance in the market.   German built quality, affordability, safety, space and comfort are all attributes which…

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Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 S-Edition (2020) Review and Pricing

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We Love: Price and fuel economy, fair handling, infotainment, Spacious and practical cabin layout We Don’t Love: Lack of light behind the steering wheel at night, Quirky looks, Body roll at higher speeds Highlights: Retail: R147 900 (as tested) Engine: 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol 12v Power/Torque: 50 kW/90 Nm Transmission: 5-speed manual (is available in Automatic) Fuel consumption: 4.9 L/100 km (claimed) 5.2L/100 km (Achieved) Load capacity: 239 litres Safety rating: Five-star (NCAP 2020) For 2020 the Suzuki S-Presso arrived right in the middle of Covid-19 Lockdown in South Africa. I stand corrected, but it was the first car launched via…

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