{"id":284914,"date":"2018-11-19T10:07:32","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T08:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=284914"},"modified":"2018-11-19T10:13:01","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T08:13:01","slug":"south-africas-best-cars-suvs-and-bakkies-ranked-by-affordability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/284914\/south-africas-best-cars-suvs-and-bakkies-ranked-by-affordability\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa&#8217;s best cars, SUVs and bakkies &#8211; ranked by affordability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A panel of expert judges has put a fleet of 39 vehicles under scrutiny as part of the testing phase for the fourth annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carsawards.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cars.co.za<\/a> Consumer Awards powered by WesBank.<\/p>\n<p>Three finalists in each of the 13 categories were assessed on a wide variety of merits by a total of 20 judges over two days at the Gerotek test facility near Pretoria.<\/p>\n<p>The panel comprised Cars.co.za\u2019s in-house team of expert motoring journalists together with a group of hand-picked guest judges, each with a specialist background or field of expertise.<\/p>\n<p>All vehicles available on the South African market on September 1, 2018, were eligible, not only new products that were launched in the past 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>These are the vehicles still in the running in their respective categories:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Budget Car (under R200,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Picanto2-1-e1533562776308.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-263379\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Picanto2-1-e1533562776308.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kia Picanto 1.2 Style<\/li>\n<li>Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4 Comfortline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Compact Hatch (R200,000 \u2013 R300,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fiesta.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-265973\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fiesta.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1250\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fiesta.jpeg 1250w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fiesta-300x151.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fiesta-768x387.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fiesta-1024x516.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fiesta-1200x605.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ford Fiesta 1.0T Titanium<\/li>\n<li>Mazda2 1.5 Individual Plus Auto<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline Auto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Adventure SUV (R550,000 \u2013 R700,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FordEverest.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-256587\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FordEverest.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1250\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FordEverest.jpeg 1250w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FordEverest-300x151.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FordEverest-768x387.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FordEverest-1024x516.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FordEverest-1200x605.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ford Everest 3.2 4WD XLT<\/li>\n<li>Isuzu mu-X 3.0 4WD<\/li>\n<li>Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD-6 4&#215;4 Auto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Compact Family (R300,000 \u2013 R400,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/NissanQashqai-e1542610206382.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-284948\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/NissanQashqai-e1542610206382.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ford EcoSport 1.0T Titanium Auto<\/li>\n<li>Hyundai Creta 1.6 Executive Turbodiesel Auto<\/li>\n<li>Nissan Qashqai 1.2T Acenta Auto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Family Car (R400,000 \u2013 R500,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Mazda-cx5-e1520414433512.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-229965\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Mazda-cx5-e1520414433512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mazda CX-5 2.0 Individual<\/li>\n<li>Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI Allure<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI Trendline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Leisure Double Cab (R500,000 \u2013 R800,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Hilux-_015-e1542610657633.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-266747\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Hilux-_015-e1542610657633.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ford Ranger 3.2 4&#215;4 Wildtrak Auto<\/li>\n<li>Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4&#215;4 Raider Auto<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI Highline Plus 4Motion Auto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Business Class (R600,000 \u2013 R800,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Arteon-e1536746402808.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-271047\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Arteon-e1536746402808.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audi A5 Sportback 2.0TFSI quattro Sport S Line sports<\/li>\n<li>Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Arteon 2.0TSI 4Motion R-Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Executive SUV (R700,000 \u2013 R900,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Volvo_XC60-e1542611141980.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-284960\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Volvo_XC60-e1542611141980.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"594\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro Sport S-Line sports<\/li>\n<li>BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport auto<\/li>\n<li>Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Premium Compact (R450,000 \u2013 R600,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/VolvoCX40.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-284980\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/VolvoCX40.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/VolvoCX40.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/VolvoCX40-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/VolvoCX40-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG-Line<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Golf GTI<\/li>\n<li>Volvo XC40 T3 R-Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Hot Hatch (under R700,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Golf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-240799\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Golf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Golf.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Golf-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Golf-768x417.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BMW M140i sports-auto<\/li>\n<li>Honda Civic Type R<\/li>\n<li>Renault Megane R.S. 280 Lux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Performance Car (under R1 million)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Porsche-Cayman.3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-271053\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Porsche-Cayman.3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Porsche-Cayman.3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Porsche-Cayman.3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Porsche-Cayman.3-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audi TT RS<\/li>\n<li>BMW M2 Competition<\/li>\n<li>Porsche 718 Cayman S<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Premium SUV (R1 million \u2013 R1.3 million)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/LandRoverVelar-e1520413959360.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-229961\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/LandRoverVelar-e1520413959360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Porsche Cayenne S<\/li>\n<li>Range Rover Velar D300 R-Dynamic SE<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI Luxury R-Line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Executive Sedan (R800,000 \u2013 R1 million)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/BMW520-e1542612981213.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-284982\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/BMW520-e1542612981213.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BMW 520d M Sport<\/li>\n<li>Mercedes-Benz E220 d Avantgarde<\/li>\n<li>Volvo S90 D5 AWD R-Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/271035\/these-are-south-africas-best-cars-in-2018-according-to-affordability-and-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These are South Africa\u2019s best cars in 2018 \u2013 according to affordability and style<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A panel of expert judges has put a fleet of 39 vehicles under scrutiny as part of the testing phase for the fourth annual 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