{"id":29685,"date":"2025-09-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29685"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:49:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:49:30","slug":"5-cheapest-cars-in-sa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/5-cheapest-cars-in-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Cheapest Cars in South Africa Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The South African car market has become increasingly expensive in recent years. More than 70% of new vehicles now cost over R500,000, leaving buyers with limited options in the affordable range. Even models once considered budget-friendly, such as the VW Polo Vivo, are now priced between R271,900 and R363,100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who can\u2019t spend more than R200,000, the choices are slim but not gone. Thanks to the re-entry of Tata into South Africa with the launch of the Tiago, there are now five cars available below the R200k mark. Here\u2019s a look at the most affordable new cars you can buy right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-toyota-vitz-1-0-r178-800\">1. Toyota Vitz 1.0 \u2013 R178,800<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toyota Vitz, essentially a rebadged Suzuki Celerio, currently holds the crown as the cheapest car in South Africa by just R100. Toyota deliberately dropped the price to undercut the Suzuki S-Presso and claim the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 49kW \/ 89Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fuel consumption:<\/strong> 4.4l\/100km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warranty:<\/strong> 3-year \/ 100,000km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service plan:<\/strong> 4 services \/ 60,000km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"277\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190497.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29689\" style=\"width:391px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Toyota<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3721268220\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-suzuki-s-presso-1-0-gl-r178-900\">2. Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL \u2013 R178,900<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously South Africa\u2019s most affordable car, the Suzuki S-Presso was overtaken by the Vitz\u2019s price cut. Still, it remains a top contender with its compact design, efficiency, and extended warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 49kW \/ 89Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fuel consumption:<\/strong> 4.6l\/100km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warranty:<\/strong> 5-year \/ 200,000km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service plan:<\/strong> 2-year \/ 30,000km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190536.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29693\" style=\"width:390px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190536-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190536-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Suzuki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-tata-tiago-1-2-xm-r184-900\">3. Tata Tiago 1.2 XM \u2013 R184,900<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tata Tiago marks the brand\u2019s return to South Africa with a strong value-for-money offering. With more power than its closest rivals, it\u2019s an attractive option for budget-conscious buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 63kW \/ 113Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fuel consumption:<\/strong> 5.0l\/100km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warranty:<\/strong> 5-year \/ 125,000km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service plan:<\/strong> 2-year \/ 30,000km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190567-1024x614.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29695\" style=\"width:404px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190567-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190567-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190567-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190567.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Tata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2897721531\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-suzuki-celerio-1-0-ga-r188-900\">4. Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GA \u2013 R188,900<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although more expensive than its twin (the Toyota Vitz), the Suzuki Celerio still offers a compelling package. It\u2019s efficient, lightweight, and comes with a longer service plan than many of its competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 49kW \/ 89Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fuel consumption:<\/strong> 4.4l\/100km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warranty:<\/strong> 5-year \/ 200,000km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service plan:<\/strong> 4-year \/ 60,000km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190621-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29698\" style=\"width:388px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Suzuki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-renault-kwid-1-0-life-r196-999\">5. Renault Kwid 1.0 Life \u2013 R196,999<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just under the R200k threshold, the Renault Kwid rounds out the list. It\u2019s stylish for its price bracket and remains a popular choice among first-time buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 50kW \/ 91Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fuel consumption:<\/strong> 4.9l\/100km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warranty:<\/strong> 5-year \/ 150,000km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service plan:<\/strong> 2-year \/ 30,000km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190639-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29699\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Car Magazine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-58734851\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-last-of-their-kind\">The Last of Their Kind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/features\/136249\/5-cheapest-cars-you-can-buy-in-south-africa-right-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">five vehicles <\/a>represent the last remaining new cars in South Africa priced below R200,000. With rising manufacturing costs and currency pressures, they may not hold their affordability crown for long. For now, however, they offer vital options for motorists who need a new set of wheels without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/top-5-cheapest-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 5 Cheapest Cars in South Africa<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The South African car market has become increasingly expensive in recent years. More than 70% of new vehicles now cost over R500,000, leaving buyers with limited options in the affordable range. Even models once considered budget-friendly, such as the VW Polo Vivo, are now priced between R271,900 and R363,100. 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