{"id":644351,"date":"2022-11-20T13:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=644351"},"modified":"2022-11-18T16:50:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T14:50:02","slug":"5-affordable-4x4s-under-r500000-with-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/644351\/5-affordable-4x4s-under-r500000-with-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 affordable 4x4s you can get for under R500,000 \u2013 with pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Off-roaders have long been a staple within the South African car market thanks to their ability to handle the demanding terrain South Africa has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>The admiration for these cars is evident in the strong sales of bakkies and SUVs in October 2022 \u2013 with the Toyota Hilux topping the list as the most popular off-roader.<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), the Toyota Hilux sold 3,336 units in October 2022 \u2013 contributing to Toyota\u2019s total sales of 12,574 last month.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s unsurprising that 4&#215;4 vehicles are popular among South Africans, given the vast amount of farms, coastlines, and outdoor activities South Africa\u2019s landscape provides.<\/p>\n<p>However, off-roading and owning a car that is capable of taking on tough terrain can seem expensive at first \u2013 seemingly requiring the newest bakkies and SUVs with the latest 4\u00d74 technology.<\/p>\n<p>For example, The Toyota Fortuner 2.4GD-6 4&#215;4 comes with a price tag of close to R680,000 \u2013 while the brand&#8217;s top SUV offering, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300, will cost you over R1 million.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that this needn\u2019t be the case, as several affordable vehicles currently on the market offer four-wheel drive, letting their owners veer off the beaten path at a fraction of the price.<\/p>\n<p>One such car is the Suzuki Jimny, which comes with a starting price of R334,900 and is arguably the most recognizable mini off-roader in the country. According to Naamsa\u2019s report, Suzuki sold 216 units of the Jimny in October 2022 alone.<\/p>\n<p>The five most affordable cars with a four-wheel-drive option that you can buy right now in South Africa under R500,000 are listed below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Suzuki Jimny\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting pric<\/strong>e: R334,900<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 75kW and 130Nm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Suzuki Jimny runs on a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an average combined fuel consumption of 6.3l\/100km.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s configured with a five-speed manual gearbox with a low-range mode and a part-time AllGrip four-wheel-drive system \u2013 with a ground clearance of 210mm.<\/p>\n<p>As for features, owners can expect manual air conditioning, hill assist, 15-inch steel rims, cloth seats, and a radio on the entry-level GA \u2013 with a touchscreen infotainment system in its higher variants.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Suzuki-Jimny1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-268371\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Suzuki-Jimny1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Suzuki-Jimny1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Suzuki-Jimny1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Suzuki-Jimny1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Renault Duster\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting pric<\/strong>e: R396,999<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 80kW and 260Nm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Renault Duster four-wheel drive variant is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine, offering an average fuel consumption of 5.2l\/100km.<\/p>\n<p>It comes paired with a six-speed manual transmission and features hill assist with descent control, cruise control, a multi-view camera, and blind spot warning &#8211; among others. It also has a ground clearance of 210mm.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/New_Renault_DUSTER.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-298062 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/New_Renault_DUSTER.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1134\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/New_Renault_DUSTER.jpg 1134w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/New_Renault_DUSTER-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/New_Renault_DUSTER-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/New_Renault_DUSTER-1024x575.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"model-title entry-title eltd-post-title\"><strong>Mahindra Scorpio<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting pric<\/strong>e: R414,999<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 103kW and 320Nm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Mahindra Scorpio comes with a part-time four-wheel drive system, much like the Jimny, and is powered by a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine.<\/p>\n<p>Its six-speed manual gearbox also has a low-range function, while ground clearance comes in at 165mm &#8211; offering an average fuel consumption of 7.3l\/100km on a combined cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Its notable features include faux-leather upholstery, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, voice assist, and a leather multifunction steering wheel.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Mahindra-Scorpio.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-239319\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Mahindra-Scorpio.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Mahindra-Scorpio.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Mahindra-Scorpio-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Mahindra-Scorpio-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Suzuki Vitara<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting pric<\/strong>e: R438,900<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 86kW and 151Nm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Suzuki Vitara is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine, which connects to a full-time AllGrip four-wheel-drive system.<\/p>\n<p>It comes with a \u00a0five-speed manual transmission and offers average fuel consumption of 6.2l\/100km \u2013 with 185mm ground clearance.<\/p>\n<p>Its notable features include keyless start and entry,\u00a0LED headlamps, and four driving modes \u2013 Auto, Sport, Mud\/Snow, and Lock (designed to maximize grip).<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Suzuki-Vitara-e1636380256149.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-535650\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Suzuki-Vitara-e1636380256149.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Subaru XV<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting pric<\/strong>e: R464,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 115kW and 196Nm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Subaru XV is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine combined with a CVT transmission.<\/p>\n<p>It offers 7.3l\/100km on a combined fuel cycle, and a full-time all-wheel-drive system sees symmetrical power distribution to each wheel \u2013 with a ground clearance of 220mm.<\/p>\n<p>The XV also features voice commands, automatic climate control, cruise control, paddle shifters, and two intelligent driving modes for sport and economical driving.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Subaru-XV-Header.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-644375\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Subaru-XV-Header.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Subaru-XV-Header.webp 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Subaru-XV-Header-300x183.webp 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Subaru-XV-Header-1024x625.webp 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Subaru-XV-Header-768x469.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read: <a 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