Top 10 entry level hatchbacks under 200k rated by practicality

By Lawrence Minnie

The cost of living has indeed risen dramatically over the last few years, forcing many new and existing buyers to buy down a category due to costs such as fuel and insurance.

The second busiest auto category is the budget hatchback under R200 000, with a number of top manufacturers competing at this level.

Deciding on which model will best suit you, and those who will be riding along, can be a difficult decision as almost all of the brands offer a selection of cars to suit the budget and tastes of many types of buyers.

To make this a little bit easier we’ve taken a look at the category and picked of top 10 entry level hatches and rated them on how practical they are to live with.

But first we have to give a special mention to the Volkswagen Polo Vivo as this is the go to decision for many buyers. Coming in at R 179 900.00 the Vivo 1.4 hatchback is the most expensive on our list, putting it just outside our top 10.

Whether for social or economic reasons the Vivo is the obvious choice for many buyers but there are other alternatives and if you want to stand out from the crowd or are just looking for something different then maybe our list will help you.

Our ratings were based on boot size and load capacity, passenger room, ease of access, total size of vehicle and fitment levels and then compared to the price to give us an overall value proposition.

10. Toyota Aygo 1.0

      R 162 900

9. Kia Picanto 1.0 Steet

    R 154 495

8. Hyundai Grand i10 1.0 Motion

    R 154 900

7. Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL

    R 153 900

6. Datsun Go 1.2 Lux

    R 134 500

5. Ford Figo 1.5 Ambiente

    R 171 600

4. Renault Sandero 86kW Turbo Expression

    R 171 900

3. Nissan Micra Active 1.6 Visia

    R 161 500

2. Tata Bolt 1.2T XMS

   R 159 995

1. BAIC D20 1.3 Hatch

    R 149 990