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TimesLIVE
6 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
What's hot, what's not: Used car market trends in the Western Cape
There are several new entrants to the top 10 list, with the most notable addition being the Toyota Corolla Cross. Not featuring in 2021 (the locally built crossover was only introduced that year), it has reached sixth place in a short period, with 1,032 used examples sold in the Western Cape in 2024. This reflects its attractive package, with consumers drawn by the reasonable pricing, available hybrid drivetrains, practicality and appeal of the Toyota badge. Another similarly-sized crossover, the Volkswagen T-Cross, has also appeared on the list, in ninth position with 997 units sold. It has effectively replaced the Golf on the list, which has fallen out of favour with used car buyers in the Western Cape. The Golf, like the Ford Figo and EcoSport that were on the top 10 list in 2021, has since been discontinued (apart from GTI and R models),though the German brand has reintroduced regular models to the local line-up. As in Gauteng, the Nissan NP200, despite its discontinuation, has emerged as a popular choice on the used car market, reflecting a strong appetite for affordable, compact workhorses in a segment with fewer new options.
The Citizen
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Car-shopping on a budget? Try used Suzuki Swift or Hyundai Atos
Plenty of good buys on pre-owned showroom floors for under R140 000. The Suzuki Swift is one of the most popular hatchbacks in South Africa. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe While the most affordable new passenger car in South Africa starts at R176 999, there are plenty of practical used alternatives — like the ever-popular Suzuki Swift — available for under R140 000, according to AutoTrader data. The Suzuki Swift and other hatchbacks like the Hyundai Atos and Ford Figo are affordable to fuel, insure and maintain. 'In the face of South Africa's current economic challenges, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to make their money go further without compromising on quality,' says AutoTrader CEO George Mienie. 'Even in a constrained financial environment, several well-priced and reliable options are within reach, ensuring that budget-conscious buyers can make a smart, long-term investment without sacrificing performance or safety.' Suzuki Swift The affable Suzuki Swift is one of the best-selling budget cars in Mzansi. It averages R138 945 in the used car market with average mileage being a very respectable 30 455km. Typical registration age is four years. While the latest generation Swift is powered by a three-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol engine, most of the pre-owned listed models feature the four-pot 1.2-litre petrol mill. With a claimed fuel consumption of just 4.9 litres per 100km, the Suzuki Swift is one of the most frugal cars around. Hyundai Atos While the little hatch is not offered by the Korean carmaker anymore, it's very popular on pre-owned showroom floors. From January to March, the average price for a pre-owned Atos was R138 255. It featured an average mileage of 34 088km with an average age of four years. The final iteration of the Hyundai was powered by a 1.1-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine. It sends 50kW and 99Nm of torque to the front wheel via a five-speed manual gearbox. Hyundai claims it will only sip 5.9 litres per 100km. ALSO READ: New Suzuki Swift prime example of why brand's stock keep rising Ford Figo The Fiesta-based hatchback is a firm favourite among local buyers despite being discontinued. It has an average price of R132 955, average age of five years with average mileage of 34 937km. Depending on its age, there are also various powertrains to choose from. Besides a three-pot 1.5-litre petrol mill, it was also offered with a 1.5-litre diesel mill before 2018, The latter produces excellent fuel economy of 4.1L/100km. ALSO READ: Hilux dethroned as Suzuki Swift tops new vehicle sales in January
