Like everyone else, students also need to travel. Fortunately, there are many cars to choose from in the current marketplace. Let’s discover which are the best student cars in South Africa.1
What criteria can we use for choosing a student’s car? 1
First and foremost, a student’s car must be safe to travel in. It needs to be covered by the usual warranties and be practical to use. Most students are not yet earning a salary, so the cars they require should not be expensive to maintain. Nine cars were chosen, as shown below, to decrease the price (as of November 2021).
Volkswagen Polo Vivo (R227 900) 1
The Polo Vivo, which, not surprisingly, is South Africa’s best-selling car, suits a student’s life. Manufactured in South Africa, its reasonably priced parts are easily available. It’s furthermore economical to drive.
Fiat 500 (From R219 900) 1
The Fiat 500 was recently upgraded and is safe. This perky small car is a great joy to drive and has great fuel economy. You can park it virtually anywhere, and it is ideal for any student to own.
Ford Figo (From R216 300) 1
The Ford Figo is a second generation and excels as a budget car. It is practical to use and provides a blend of good economics and performance and great connectivity.
Peugeot 108 (From R209 900) 1
The 108 is a real catch, falling into the budget car category. However, it provides numerous safety features and fantastic fuel consumption reasonably affordable.
Hyundai Grand i10 (From R199 900) 1
Although not the cheapest in the Hyundai range, the Grand i10 makes up for it by being an excellent car for students due to its fuel economy, affordable maintenance, and outstanding warranty.
Renault Kiger (From R199 900) 1
This car with bold, stylish features comes first in size out of all these cars. It is the latest addition to this list, and the vehicle is economical to run.
Kia Picanto (From R189 995) 1
This is a brilliant car for a student to own, and has great mobility provided by its lively engine. Air conditioning is a bonus for those hot days.
Suzuki Swift (From R184 900) 1
This is a fun car for students, coming at a low price while providing adequate mobility. In addition, this is a solid car of good quality and looks.
Toyota Agya (From R184 900) 1
Toyota is well known for its reliable cars, and this budget car is no exception. It is suited to a student’s lifestyle, cheap to run while providing safety.
Disclaimer
Because car insurance is complicated, this article can only provide information. If you want to buy a car insurance product, first consult a certified, financial adviser for professional advice.
If you or your parents want to purchase one of the above new cars, the law requires you to buy comprehensive car insurance if the car is to be financed by a financial institution. So why not contact Prime South Africa for affordable, comprehensive car insurance with unique benefits like fixed premiums* and a reduce to zero excess*? T and Cs apply.
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