Best student cars in South Africa in 2021
Being a student shopping for your very first vehicle is certainly one of the most exciting and memorable times in many of our lives. In today's article, we look at nine new cars that we feel will suit students. The prerequisites in place are that the products are safe, reasonable practical, have good standard warranties and are affordable to maintain. There are several vehicles that we have excluded since we feel that they are unsafe or are sub-standard. Let's have a look at the nine we have chosen, in alphabetical order.
1. Fiat 500- From R219 900
The recently updated 500 is an evergreen product that is safe, fun to drive, cheap to buy and light on fuel. Despite not being the most practical vehicle on the list, it suits your average student's lifestyle perfectly.
2. Ford Figo- From R216 300
Ford's second-generation Figo is one of the best budget cars around, offering great practicality, a mix of performance and efficiency and solid connectivity options.
3. Hyundai Grand i10- From R199 900
The Grand i10 is not the most affordable product in the Hyundai stable, but it certainly makes for a practical, frugal and easy to maintain student vehicle that has a fantastic warranty.
4. Kia Picanto- From R189 995
The Picanto will likely feature on nearly every list that has to do with affordable vehicles since it is just such a solid offering within the segment.
5. Peugeot 108- From R209 900
The 108 is an unsung hero within the budget car realm, offering a great deal of safety, fantastic fuel returns and a reasonably low price tag.
6. Renault Kiger- From R199 900
The Kiger is the largest product in the comparison and is rather frugal while also being the newest product on this list.
7. Suzuki Swift-From R184 900
Suzuki's Swift is a seriously good product, offering basic motoring a low price, while looking good and offering a fun driving experience.
8. Toyota Agya- From R184 900
9. Volkswagen Polo Vivo- R227 900
South Africa's best-selling car, the Polo Vivo, belongs on any student car list. It is produced locally, making parts readily available and affordable, it is economical and very practical.
