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Got R300k? These Are the Best New Cars You Can Buy in South Africa

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The best new cars you can buy for under R300,000 in South Africa right now If you have R300,000 to spend on a new car in South Africa, you are no longer shopping in a market where the answer is simply “buy the cheapest thing you can find”. There are some genuinely good cars available for less than R300,000 in 2026. In fact, the choice is probably better than it has been for some time, with established names such as Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Kia being challenged by newer…

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All New Suzuki Swift(2024)

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One auto manufacturer who has made a serious impact into the South African vehicle market is Japanese carmaker Suzuki. While traditional manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen etc. continue to lose market share, Suzuki has made its way into third overall spot in sales. The Suzuki dealer network of 113 locations hit an all-time high in sales for October 2024 achieving an incredible record of 6 006 units, which is an average of 194 units sold every day, exceeding sales of 6 000 vehicles in a month for the first…

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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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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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Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4 Turbo Review South Africa: Specs, Fuel Con, Performance & Price

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Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4 Turbo Review – South Africa Current retail price: R493,900 We Love: Price and fuel economy, great handling, performance and all the hot-hatch feels. We Don’t Love: The carbon-fibre-look vinyl might not wear particularly well, while the exhaust note could have been beefier to match the car’s character. Suzuki Swift Sport Highlights Current retail: R493,900 Engine: 1.4-litre 4-cylinder BoosterJet turbocharged petrol Power: 103 kW Torque: 230 Nm Transmission: 6-speed manual, with automatic available Fuel consumption: 6.1 L/100 km claimed Tested fuel consumption: 6.8 L/100 km Load capacity:…

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