{"id":344614,"date":"2019-10-04T15:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T13:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=344614"},"modified":"2019-10-04T15:02:14","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T13:02:14","slug":"these-are-the-best-cars-in-south-africa-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/344614\/these-are-the-best-cars-in-south-africa-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the best cars in South Africa in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cars.co.za has named the finalists of its 2019\/20 consumer awards.<\/p>\n<p>The finalists were selected out of 65 vehicles that Cars.co.za\u2019s extended editorial team agreed were the best derivatives available in the South African new passenger vehicle market as of 1 September 2019.<\/p>\n<p>17 brands are represented in the list of finalists, with Volkswagen leading the nominations with 7 derivatives, followed by BMW, Ford and Toyota (4 car), Mazda and Suzuki (3 cars).<\/p>\n<p>Chinese SUV brand Haval also made its first appearance, while Jaguar and Land Rover return to the list after failing to make the last round in 2018\/19.<\/p>\n<p>The finalists in their respective categories are as follows:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Budget Car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kia-Picanto-e1551099991222.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-301772 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kia-Picanto-e1551099991222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kia Picanto 1.2 Style<\/li>\n<li>Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Polo Vivo Trendline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Compact Hatch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FordFiestaTrend-e1566399945634.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-336115 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FordFiestaTrend-e1566399945634.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"865\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ford Fiesta 1.0 Trend Auto<\/li>\n<li>Mazda2 1.5 Individual Auto<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline Auto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Premium Hatch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Golf-GTI-e1569240802710.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-342665 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Golf-GTI-e1569240802710.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mazda3 2.0 Astina<\/li>\n<li>Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG-Line<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Golf GTI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Executive SUV<\/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=\"size-full wp-image-284960 aligncenter\" 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>BMW X3 xDrive20d M-Sport<\/li>\n<li>Range Rover Evoque D180 R-Dynamic SE<\/li>\n<li>Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Compact Family Car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/T-Cross-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-304272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/T-Cross-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Renault Duster 1.5 dCi Prestige<\/li>\n<li>Suzuki Vitara 1.4T GLX Auto<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI 85kW Highline R-Line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Family Car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019-Toyota-RAV4-e1548051514745.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-294366\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2019-Toyota-RAV4-e1548051514745.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mazda CX-5 2.0 Dynamic Auto<\/li>\n<li>Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI Allure<\/li>\n<li>Toyota RAV4 2.0 GX Auto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Adventure SUV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/HavalH9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-282680 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/HavalH9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/HavalH9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/HavalH9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/HavalH9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/HavalH9-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo 4WD Limited<\/li>\n<li>Haval H9 Luxury<\/li>\n<li>Toyota Fortuner 2.8GD-6 4&#215;4 Auto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Premium SUV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Velar-e1540298016668.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-279317 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Velar-e1540298016668.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audi Q8 55 TFSI Quattro<\/li>\n<li>BMW X5 xDrive30d M-Sport<\/li>\n<li>Range Rover Velar D300 R-Dynamic HSE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Crossover<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Volvo-XC405.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-265587 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Volvo-XC405.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audi Q3 35 TFSI S Line<\/li>\n<li>Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD R-Dynamic<\/li>\n<li>Volvo XC40 D4 R-Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Leisure Double Cab<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ford-ranger-wildtrak_009-1-e1569242025121.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-310092 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ford-ranger-wildtrak_009-1-e1569242025121.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ford Ranger 2.0 BiTDi Wildtrak 4&#215;4 Auto<\/li>\n<li>Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Legend 50 4&#215;4 Auto<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI Highline 4Motion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Business Class<\/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=\"size-full wp-image-271047 aligncenter\" 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>BMW 320d Sport Line<\/li>\n<li>Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fun Hatch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/VWPoloGTI.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-250119 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/VWPoloGTI.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/VWPoloGTI.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/VWPoloGTI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/VWPoloGTI-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mini Cooper S Sports-Auto<\/li>\n<li>Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4T<\/li>\n<li>Volkswagen Polo GTI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Performance Car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FordMustang8-e1564557757515.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-332405 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FordMustang8-e1564557757515.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BMW M2 Competition M-DCT<\/li>\n<li>Ford Mustang GT 5.0<\/li>\n<li>Toyota Supra 3.0T<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/344548\/south-africa-on-track-for-record-vehicle-exports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">South Africa on track for record vehicle exports<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cars.co.za has named the finalists of its 2019\/20 consumer 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