New search data from AutoTrader shows that the iconic Volkswagen Polo remains the budget car of choice for South African motorists. However, the Toyota Yaris is in hot pursuit of this title.<\/p>\n
According to AutoTrader chief executive officer (CEO), George Mienie, it will be hard for the Yaris to unseat the Polo. \u201cThe Polo is an automotive icon, which enjoys legendary status in the local market. It offers Golf-like ride quality, exemplary styling in and out and an attractive price tag; these traits are much appreciated by discerning motorists,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Having said this, the Yaris has leapt to second position, having not featured on the 2018 top 10 list. Mienie said that the launch of a new Yaris last year would have propelled interest in the vehicle.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Yaris has enjoyed strong sales since being launched here in 2005. However, the launch of the all-new Yaris, which is bigger and bolder than the previous model, has certainly seen interest in this compact city hatchback rise,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In third spot is the Hyundai i10. It has dropped down one position, from its number two spot in 2018. Occupying fourth spot is the Kia Picanto, which came third last year.<\/p>\n
Mienie said that there is an ongoing popularity of these two Korean cars which is a testament to the fact that Korean vehicles are associated with quality. It was an all-Korean top three when JD Power announced the results of its Initial Quality Survey earlier this year. Genesis, Hyundai\u2019s luxury brand, came first, followed by Kia and Hyundai.<\/p>\n
The Toyota Etios is in fifth place for the second year in a row. The Ford Figo came sixth (it was fourth in 2018), followed by the Suzuki Swift (which has dropped one spot, from sixth in 2018 to seventh in 2019).<\/p>\n
The Datsun Go, Renault Kwid and Honda Brio \u2013 in eighth, ninth and 10th position, respectively, round off the top 10. This is a fairly similar result to 2018, when the Honda Brio came eighth, the Renault Kwid came ninth and the Datsun Go came 10th.<\/p>\n
Most searched for budget cars<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. VW Polo<\/strong><\/p>\n 2. Toyota Yaris<\/strong><\/p>\n 3. Hyundai i10<\/strong><\/p>\n 4. Kia Picanto<\/strong><\/p>\n 5. Toyota Etios<\/strong><\/p>\n 6. Ford Figo<\/strong><\/p>\n 7. Suzuki Swift<\/strong><\/p>\n 8. Honda Brio<\/strong><\/p>\n 9. Renault Kwid<\/strong><\/p>\n
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