There are many reasons why sliding doors are handy in vehicles with a slant toward practicality, chief among these being the ability for the user to load a variety of items while also allowing access to the rear quarters of the vehicle even in the tightest of parking spots. We have compiled a list of the five best vehicles sold new in South Africa that feature sliding doors.
1. Hyundai Staria
With pricing from R764 900 to R1 104 900 at the time of writing, the Staria range offers something for everyone, whether it be a bus for family trips, corporate transport or even a van for light commercial use. The Staria range features slick sliding doors on either side of the car, making access. breeze and loading and unloading far easier.
2. Mercedes-Benz V-Class
As a firm favourite among our readers, the V-Class elevates the humble MPV into something premium and luxurious while offering an electrically-operated pair of sliding doors. The pricing for the V-Class range varied from R1 241 376 for the V220d and went all the way up to R1 972 801 for the V330d Exclusive.
3. Opel Combo Life
Those after a more affordable MPV with sliding doors will find the Opel combo an efficient, spacious and well-made option within the local market. The Combo Life was priced at R439 900 at the time of writing.
4. Toyota Quantum VX
Often associated with public transport, the Toyota Quantum is a versatile machine, and in VX guise offers a luxurious experience, including electric sliding doors and a host of creature comforts. Pricing for the VX variants varied from R1 064 400 to R1 068 200 at the time of writing, depending on which seating configuration you are after.
5. Volkswagen Caddy
After many years in the local market, the Volkswagen Caddy was finally replaced, the new generation model now being sold locally. The Caddy is practical, efficient, has sliding doors and there are a variety of models to choose from, which pricing ranging from R404 000 to R601 100.
