
With most South African students going back to university in January and February next year, make sure not to get caught without your own wheels when campus starts.
Most students look for a car that saves on fuel, that is affordable, safe and low maintenance. Also, something light that can preferably fit into that small parking spot when you’re late for class.
So next year forget carpooling, delayed trains and buses, overcrowded taxis and spending tons on Uber every day and consider investing in something to get you to class on time…
Here are ten cars perfect for students:
- Datsun GO – R106 900
- Tata Indica – R118 995
- Suzuki Celerio – R126 300
- Chevy Spark – R137 400
- Suzuki Swift – R149 900
- Honda Brio – R151 600
- Hyundai i10 – R152 900
- Toyota Aygo – R157 600
- VW Up – R164 700
- Ford Figo – R172 300
[PLEASE NOTE that the following deals are available through their respective manufacturers – not through Women On Wheels – and that the prices represented below are subject to change:]
The Datsun Go starts off at R106 900 and is currently the most affordable hatchback on the South African market. Fuel consumption 5.2L/100km, torque 104NM, engine capacity 1198cc. The modern design comes in silver, white, grey, ruby red and the very recognisable sky blue.
Also read: Datsun Go driving review
Tata Indica comes with a radio and USB port, hydraulic power steering, 1405cc engine capacity, torque 110 NM, 220 luggage compartment volume in litres and 3 years/100 00 km warranty for some peace of mind.
Suzuki Celerio, “the extra large small car” is perfect for all your student life clutter and for transporting goods between home and campus. The Celerio has the most space inside the vehicle – in its entire class. You will enjoy the extra mileage with the fuel efficiency only 4.7L/100km. The car features Suzuki’s newly developed Auto Gear Shift manual transmission which features an Intelligent Shift Control Actuator – that operates the clutch so you don’t have to!
Also read: Suzuki Celerio driving review
Chevy Spark has five seats, two airbags, comes in seven colours and offers a five-year warranty. It includes Bluetooth and a hands-free music streaming. Fuel consumption 5.4l/100km, 170-litre cargo space, (for those bigger loads) and 5-speed manual transmission. And CO2 emissions of only 129 grammes per/km, this means your driving will be kinder on the environment.
Suzuki Swift comes in six colours, mysterious violet, silky silver metallic, midnight black pearl, arctic white pearl, glistening grey metallic and a solid fire red. 1.2litre four-cylinder engine with maximum power output of 62kW, 5.3l/100km.
The Honda Brio, 1.2 Trend Hatch prices at R151 600. The car comes in both metallic and non-metallic colours. It has great safety features, driver’s side intelligent SRS airbag, ABS (ant-blocking braking system) and EBD (electronic brake distribution).
Also read: Honda Brio review
Hyundai i10 for only R1 850 a month. Lower fuel consumption with 4.8l/100km, it has a 35-litre compact tank and offers a 7 year warranty/200 000km.
Toyota Aygo, excellent safety features for the driver, passenger and includes side airbags, rear fog lamps and a leather steering wheel. Fuel consumption 4.4l/100km, comes with display audio and Bluetooth functionality and a newly designed X grille.
Also read: Toyota Aygo driving review
VW Up! – the car that takes you places, up! The Take Up! model priced at R164 700, fuel consumption 4.6l/100km, it comes with electric windows, air-conditioning, power steering and central locking system with radio remote control.
Also read: Volkswagen Up driving review
Ford Figo, the previous model is one of the most common cars on our roads. The new Figo has a 5.9l/100km for petrol and 4.9l/100km for diesel. The car comes in eight colours and comes with impressive technological features, like the Ford MyKey and the MyFord Dock technology.
Also read: Ford Figo launch report
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