We’ve rounded up the five most fuel-efficient turbopetrol-powered compact SUVs currently available in SA for under R400k. See the full list below…
5. Tata Curvv 1.2T Pure+ – 5.7 L/100 km
The three-strong local Tata Curvv lineup is available with a single engine option, an 88 kW/170 N.m 1.2-litre turbo-triple coupled with either a six-speed manual gearbox or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The sole model available for under R400k, the (R349 900) Pure+ derivative is exclusively equipped with the former unit. Tata claims an average fuel consumption of 5.7 L/100 km for the entry-level model.
4. Nissan Magnite 1.0T – from 5.3 L/100 km
Although sharing its 74 kW/160 N.m 1.0-litre turbo-triple and five-speed manual with the Renault Kiger Turbo, the Nissan Magnite featuring a three-pedal arrangement is slightly thirstier at the bumps. Yet, it’s claimed 5.3 L/100 km average fuel consumption remains respectable. The manual derivative is priced from R301 900. From R344 900, you can also have a CVT-equipped model. However, the self-shifting variants sip 0.7 L/100 km more than their manual counterparts.
3. Mahindra XUV 3XO 1.2T – from 5.3 L/100 km
Bar the (R409 699) AX7L flagship, every XUV 3XO derivative in the eight-strong local lineup is priced below our R400k price cap, with the range kicking off at R259 999. This means you still have the option of either a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic gearbox. Equipped with the former and latter, the XUV 3XO’s 82 kW/200 N.m 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder returns a claimed 5.3 and 5.6 L/100 km, respectively.
2. Renault Duster – from 5.2 L/100 km
The recently launched Indian-built Renault Duster can be had with either a 74 kW/160 N.m 1.0-litre turbo-triple, mated exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission, and 116 kW/260 N.m 1.3-litre, four-cylinder turbopetrol (priced from R399 999) – the latter available with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox (EDC). The 1.0- and 1.3-litre units return a claimed 5.2 and 5.6 L/100 km when paired with the manual ‘box, with EDC-equipped 1.3-litre models returning a claimed 5.4 L/100 km. The sole 1.0-litre derivative available in the lineup is priced from R339 999, while the least expensive 1.3-litre variant is priced from R379 999.
1. Renault Kiger Turbo – from 5.0 L/100 km
The most economical turbocharged compact SUV priced from under R400k in SA, the five-speed manual-equipped Renault Kiger Turbo – priced from R278 999 for the Techno and R298 999 for the Iconic – returns a claimed 5.0 L/100 km. The CVT-equipped Iconic derivative, priced from R329 999, returns 6.0 L/100 km.
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