Best small cars in South Africa in 2022

Fuel price got you down? Check out these 5 fuel-efficient small cars that get our vote.

Sean Nurse

29 Jul 2022 · 14:00Buying a Car

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With the cost of mobility rising on a near monthly basis, many consumers are looking to downscale their vehicles and get into something more compact and efficient. We have come up with a list of 5 of the best small cars available for less than R200 000.

Hyundai Atos

Hyundai's most compact model will sip fuel at a claimed rate of 5.7 L/100km and has a starting price of R190 900.

Kia Picanto

Kia's Picanto is one of the best small cars on the market with a starting price of R198 995 and a claimed fuel consumption figure of 5.0 L/100km.

Suzuki Celerio

The Celerio is Suzuki's most compact and affordable car, with a starting price of R174 900 and a claimed fuel consumption figure of 4.4 L/100km.

Suzuki Swift

The second Suzuki on our list is the slightly bigger Swift, which sips fuel at a claimed rate of 4.9 L/100km and has a starting price of R189 900.

Toyota Agya

The Agya, at its base price of R192 300 is not the best-specified product around, but it is incredibly frugal, with a claimed consumption figure of 4.8 L/100km.

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more