{"id":792427,"date":"2024-09-28T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=792427"},"modified":"2024-09-27T16:38:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T14:38:42","slug":"13-automatic-cars-you-can-buy-under-r280000-in-south-africa-and-one-just-launched-this-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/792427\/13-automatic-cars-you-can-buy-under-r280000-in-south-africa-and-one-just-launched-this-month\/","title":{"rendered":"13 automatic cars you can buy under R280,000 in South Africa \u2013 and one just launched this month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Despite having a car with an automatic gearbox often being considered a luxury, there are 13 automatic vehicles priced under R280,000 in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving in South Africa can be challenging due to its diverse terrains and heavy traffic, making automatic transmissions an attractive option for many drivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One key advantage of automatic cars is their convenience. Unlike manual vehicles, automatic cars don’t require drivers to manage a clutch or shift gears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes navigating through busy urban traffic or driving in hilly areas significantly easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automatic transmissions also simplify driving, allowing new drivers to focus more on the road and less on gear changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In stop-and-go traffic, common in many of South Africa’s cities, automatic transmissions help reduce driver fatigue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By eliminating the need for constant gear shifting, they allow for a more relaxed driving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the seamless gear changes provide a smoother ride, particularly over long distances, making travel more comfortable for drivers and passengers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern automatic cars are not only easier to drive but can also be more fuel-efficient than older models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advances in technology have allowed manufacturers to design automatic systems that optimise gear shifts based on driving conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can lead to better fuel economy, which is an essential consideration in South Africa, where fuel prices continue to rise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many drivers, the potential savings on fuel make automatic cars an economically attractive option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the user-friendly nature, adaptability to different terrains, and potential fuel savings make automatic cars a popular choice for drivers across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While automatic cars are often associated with high-end models, there are now many affordable options on the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the latest quarterly employment survey from Stats SA, the average salary in South Africa is R27,450 per month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finance experts typically recommend allocating no more than 25% of one’s monthly net income to vehicle-related expenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that the average worker could comfortably spend up to R6,862 a month on car-related costs, putting all 13 automatic cars on this list within reach for many South Africans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among these options is Mahindra\u2019s newly launched XUV 3XO, which was introduced to the South African market on September 19, 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This crossover is set to replace the outgoing XUV300 and has a starting price of R254,999, which is R23,000 less than its predecessor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eight different variants are available, with prices ranging from R254,999 to R404,999. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The automatic models feature driving modes like Zip, Zap, and Zoom that enhance performance across different terrains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those looking to finance the automatic vehicles in this article, WesBank\u2019s vehicle finance calculator estimates monthly repayments between R4,337 and R6,231, assuming no deposit and a 0% balloon payment over five years at an interest rate of 11.50%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the 13 automatic cars you can buy for under R280,000 in South Africa right now are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kia Picanto 1.0 Start auto \u2013 R278,995<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GL auto<\/strong> \u2013 R275,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mahindra XUV 3XO 1.2T MX2 auto<\/strong> \u2013 R274,999<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hyundai Grand i10 Premium \u2013 R269,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renault Triber 1.0 Intens auto \u2013 R264,999<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suzuki Swift 1.2 auto \u2013 starting from R259,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nissan Magnite 1.0 auto \u2013 starting from R256,800<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suzuki DZire 1.2 GL auto \u2013 R247,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toyota Vitz 1.0 XR auto \u2013 R239,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL auto \u2013 R225,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Proton Saga 1.3 auto \u2013 starting from<\/strong><\/strong> R224,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renault Kwid 1.0 auto \u2013 starting from R216,999<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suzuki S-Presso auto \u2013 s<\/strong>tarting from R192,900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read: South Africa\u2019s \u2018grey vehicle\u2019 problem<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This is a list of all the automatic cars you can buy for under R280,000 in South Africa right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":92,"featured_media":792489,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11119],"tags":[853],"class_list":["post-792427","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-motoring","tag-south-africa"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/792427","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/92"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=792427"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/792427\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":792774,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/792427\/revisions\/792774"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/792489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=792427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=792427"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=792427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}