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

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 Car and Bike SA

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…

Toyota Starlet jumps from zero to four stars after six-airbag safety upgrade

September 1, 2026 Car and Bike SA

Toyota Starlet Safety Rating Jumps From Zero to Four Stars The Toyota Starlet has gone from a concerning zero-star safety rating to four stars for adult occupant protection in the latest Global NCAP #SaferCarsForAfrica crash tests, following a significant safety upgrade that makes six airbags standard. The result is a major turnaround for one of South Africa’s most popular entry-level cars. When Global NCAP tested the two-airbag version of the Starlet in May, it awarded the hatchback zero stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection.…

New Toyota Starlet(2022)

June 27, 2022August 22, 2022 Ray Stewart

In September 2020 Toyota launched a new model into the South African market, the Toyota Starlet. This car is a re-badged Suzuki Baleno sharing the same engine, same gearbox, same five door body and same interior. The only real difference is the Toyota badge and the improved service the customers will receive through a greater dealer network. When launched, the model was a remarkable success cementing itself in the highly competitive B-segment, providing a stylish look with a traditional hatchback layout and impressive frugality at the pumps. Now not even…