South Africa’s main automotive platform Cars.co.za (please hyperlink) has introduced its inaugural Best Used Car Buys. It’s primarily based on the check crew’s huge expertise with vehicles, SUVs and bakkies in the new- and used-vehicle markets, in addition to mannequin and pricing information collected on an ongoing foundation.
“We prefer to position this as a Buyer’s Guide rather than an awards programme,” explains Consumer Experience Manager, Hannes Oosthuizen, “because there are so many variables at play when it comes to choosing a used vehicle. Given the current economic climate, we have placed emphasis on value for money, durability, good after-sales service and fuel efficiency.”
“We are in the fortunate position to have a lot of data from our previous Cars.co.za Consumer Awards programme that is still very valid, but of course, there are nuances that need to be considered when looking at the marketplace with a ‘used-car lens’,” he says.
“For instance, a strong product that wasn’t priced fairly proper when new, or which, for no matter motive, didn’t garner many gross sales in the new-car market, could subsequently have suffered vital depreciation. In mild of that, it could make much more sense as a used-car purchase.
“The opposite of that is when an award-winning vehicle goes on to be in high demand in the used-car market. When the asking prices of such a model become too inflated compared with other models in its segment, it becomes less appealing as a used-car buy,” Oosthuizen provides.
“In these tough economic times, where household budgets are tight, careful consideration should be given to which car you buy, and it is our hope that this Buyer’s Guide, which will be updated annually, will become a solid starting point for people on their car-purchasing journey.”
SA’s finest used car buys checklist
Best Buys Under R125 000
- Entry-Level: Kia Picanto 1.0/1.2 (additionally contemplate Hyundai Grand i10 1.25)
- Compact Hatch: Ford Fiesta 1.4 Ambiente (additionally contemplate VW Polo Vivo 1.4 Comfortline, Renault Sandero Dynamique)
- Compact Family Car/Crossover: Ford EcoSport 1.5 TiVCT
- Sedan: Hyundai Accent 1.6 GLS/Fluid (additionally contemplate Kia Rio 1.4)
Best Buys Under R150 000
- Entry-Level: Suzuki Ignis 1.2 GL (additionally contemplate Hyundai Atos 1.1 Motion, Kia Picanto 1.2)
- Compact Hatch: Honda Jazz 1.2 Trend (additionally contemplate Opel Corsa 1.0T Essentia)
- Compact Family Car: Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi Titanium (additionally contemplate Opel Crossland X 1.2T Enjoy)
- Sedan: Kia Rio 1.4 Tec (additionally contemplate Hyundai Accent GL/Motion)
Best Buys Under R200 000
- Entry-Level: Toyota Starlet 1.4 XI (additionally contemplate Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL, Hyundai Grand i10 1.2 Fluid)
- Compact Hatch: Honda Jazz 1.5 Elegance (additionally contemplate VW Polo 1.2 TSI Comfortline (previous-gen))
- C-segment Hatch: VW Golf VII 1.4 Comfortline (additionally contemplate Ford Focus 1.5 Trend)
- Compact Family Car: Renault Duster 1.6 Dynamique (additionally contemplate Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi Titanium, Hyundai Creta 1.6 Executive)
- Family Car: Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta (additionally contemplate Hyundai ix35 2.0, Mazda CX-5 2.0)
- Sedan: Suzuki Ciaz 1.5 GL (additionally contemplate Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Executive)
Best Buys Under R250 000
- Entry-Level: Toyota Starlet 1.4 XS (additionally contemplate Suzuki Baleno 1.4 GL, Kia Picanto 1.2 X-Line)
- Compact Hatch: VW Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortable (additionally contemplate Kia Rio 1.4 EX, Opel Corsa 1.0T Essentia)
- C-segment Hatch: VW Golf 1.4 TSI Comfortline (additionally contemplate Mazda3 1.6 Dynamic, Opel Astra 1.4T Sport)
- Compact Family Car: Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 Xs (additionally contemplate Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi Titanium, Hyundai Creta 1.6 Executive)
- Family Car: Nissan Qashqai 1.2T Acenta (additionally contemplate Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 GLS, Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Premium)
- Sedan: Mazda3 1.6 Dynamic (additionally contemplate Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Executive, Kia Pegas 1.4 EX)
- Double-Cab: Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCI XLS (additionally contemplate Isuzu KB250 D-Teq HO)
Best Buys Under R300 000
- Compact Hatch: Honda Fit 1.5 Comfort (additionally contemplate VW Polo 1.0 TSI Highline, Peugeot 208 1.2T Allure)
- Premium Hatch: BMW 118i (additionally contemplate Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI/35 TFSI, VW Golf 1.4 TSI Comfortline)
- Compact Family Car: Kia Seltos 1.6 EX (additionally contemplate Suzuki Vitara 1.6 GLX, Opel Crossland X 1.2 Cosmo)
- Family Car: Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active (additionally contemplate Toyota RAV4 2.0 GX Auto, Kia Sportage 2.0 Ignite+)
- Premium Sedan: BMW 320i (additionally contemplate Mercedes-Benz C180, Audi A4 1.4 TFSI)
- Performance Car: Ford Fiesta ST (additionally contemplate Suzuki Swift Sport)
- Double-Cab: Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCI XLT (additionally contemplate Isuzu KB/D-Max 250 HO X-Rider)
Best Buys Under R400 000
- Premium Hatch: BMW 120i (additionally contemplate Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI/35 TFSI, VW Golf GTI)
- Compact Family Car: Kia Seltos 1.5D EX+ (additionally contemplate Toyota Corolla Cross XS, Peugeot 2008 1.2T Active Auto)
- Family Car: Mazda CX-5 2.0 Dynamic (additionally contemplate Toyota RAV4 2.0 GX Auto, VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI Comfortline Auto)
- Performance Car: Mini JCW (additionally contemplate Renault Megane IV RS, Audi TT 2.0 TFSI)
- Double-Cab: Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 Raider 4×4 (additionally contemplate Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCI XLT Auto, Isuzu KB300 D-Teq LX)
- Executive SUV/Crossover: Volvo XC60 D4 Momentum (additionally contemplate BMW X1 sDrive20d, Audi Q3 2.0 TDI)
Best Buys Under R500 000
- Premium Hatch: BMW 118i M Sport (additionally contemplate Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI/35 TFSI Auto, Mercedes-Benz A200)
- Compact Family Car: Kia Seltos 1.4T GT-Line (additionally contemplate Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS Hybrid, Hyundai Grand Creta 2.0 Elite)
- Family Car: Mazda CX-5 2.0 Individual Auto (additionally contemplate Toyota RAV4 2.0 VX Auto, VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI Highline 4Motion)
- Sports Car: Jaguar F-Type 3.0 V6 Coupe (additionally contemplate Mazda MX-5, Ford Mustang 5.0 GT)
- Hot Hatch: Ford Focus RS (additionally contemplate Hyundai i30N, Renault Megane IV RS)
- Double-Cab: Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 Raider 4×4 (additionally contemplate Ford Ranger 2.0D XLT Auto, Isuzu D-Max 300 LX 4×4)
- Executive SUV/Crossover: BMW X3 xDrive20d (additionally contemplate Audi Q5 2.0 TDI / 40 TDI, Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0i4 D HSE)
- Adventure SUV: Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Auto (additionally contemplate Ford Everest 3.2 LTD Auto, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.4D 4×4)
- Luxury Sedan: Lexus ES 250 EX (additionally contemplate Volvo S90 D5 Inscription, Mercedes-Benz E220d Avantgarde)
Factors Considered
To give some construction and to replicate shopping for “hot-spots” in the market, the Cars.co.za crew utilized the next pointers and methodology in figuring out the 2022/23 Cars.co.za Used Cars Buyer’s Guide.
- Only automobiles seven years and youthful have been thought-about.
- Only automobiles with lower than 100 000 km on the odometer have been thought-about.
- Brands that beforehand carried out constantly nicely in the Cars.co.za Ownership Satisfaction Survey got choice.
- At the time of figuring out the checklist, inventory of the actual mannequin must be out there on Cars.co.za throughout the above-mentioned parameters.
- Fuel consumption was an important issue.
“We hope that this Buyer’s Guide will, at the very least, point consumers in the right direction. Personal brand and design preferences will of course always play a role in the decision-making process and, for that reason, we’ve also listed alternatives to consider,” explains Oosthuizen.
“It is also important to note that the usual rules when shopping for a used car remain as applicable to our selected vehicles, as to any other models on the market. Buy from recognised, established dealerships with a proven reputation, make sure the vehicle’s service history is complete, and always undertake a test drive to avoid any nasty surprises,” he concludes.
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