Cheapest crossovers in South Africa at the start of 2023 – Specs and warranties

Crossovers are among the most popular vehicles in the local market, and it’s not hard to see why.

These body styles provide hatchback-like dimensions with SUV-rivaling ground clearance, often at a reasonable price, too.

There are dozens of brands with offerings in this segment, encompassing budget-minded competitors such as Chery and Hyundai, as well as premium players including the likes of BMW and Jaguar.

Additionally, there are petrol or hybrid motors, manual or automatic transmissions, and two-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive powertrains to choose from.

With the new year in full swing, we take a look at the most affordable crossovers currently available to South African car buyers from every manufacturer that builds one.

Most affordable crossovers

Starting from under R200,000 and stretching to over R1 million, there are now fewer than 30 entry-level crossover models available to local car buyers.

These vehicles and their specifications are listed below. Click on the underlined prices for more information.

Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.5T Hybrid Ti

• Price – R739,900
• Power – 118kW/240Nm
• Fuel consumption – 5.7l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty, maintenance plan, and roadside assistance.

Audi Q2 35TFSI

• Price – R587,600
• Power – 110kW/250Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.1l/100km
• Warranty – 1-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, and a 5-year/100,000km maintenance plan with roadside assistance.

BAIC X25 1.5 Comfort

• Price – R219,990
• Power – 85kW/148Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.5l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/120,000km warranty and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

BMW X2 sDrive18i M Sport

• Price – R747,286
• Power – 103kW/220Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.3l/100km
• Warranty – 2-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100,000km maintenance plan with roadside assistance.

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 Urban

• Price – R299,900
• Power – 83kW/138Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.0l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/150,000km warranty, 10-year/1,000,000km engine warranty, 5-year/60,000km service plan, and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2T Feel

• Price – R429,900
• Power – 81kW/205Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.5l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty, 3-year/60,000km service plan, and 5-year/100,000km roadside assistance.

Fiat 500X 1.4T Cult

• Price – R409,900
• Power – 103kW/230Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.0l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty, a 3-year/60,000km service plan, and 5-year/100,000km roadside assistance.

Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ambiente

• Price – R311,400
• Power – 91kW/150Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.4l/100km
• Warranty – 4-year/120,000km warranty and 4-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

Haval Jolion 1.5T City

• Price – R342,950
• Power – 105kW/210Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.5l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty, 5-year/60,000km service plan, and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

Honda WR-V 1.2 Comfort

• Price – R315,200
• Power – 66kW/110Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.4l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/200,000km warranty, 4-year/60,000km service plan, and 3-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

Hyundai Venue 1.2 Motion

• Price – R299,900
• Power – 61kW/115Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.5l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/150,000km warranty with an additional 2-year/50,000km powertrain warranty, a 3-year/45,000km service plan, and 7-year/150,000km roadside assistance.

Jaguar E-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE

• Price – R1,087,000
• Power – 147kW/430Nm
• Fuel consumption – 5.3l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty, maintenance plan, and roadside assistance.

Jeep Renegade 1.4T Longitude

• Price – R499,900
• Power – 103kW/230Nm
• Fuel consumption – 5.9l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty, a 3-year/60,000km service plan, and 5-year/100,000km roadside assistance.

Kia Sonet 1.5 LX

• Price – R316,995
• Power – 85kW/144Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.0l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, 4-year/60,000km service plan, and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

Lexus UX 250h EX

• Price – R808,600
• Power – 135kW/188Nm
• Fuel consumption – 4.5l/100km
• Warranty – 7-year/105,000km warranty, maintenance plan, and roadside assistance.

Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+

• Price – R172,999
• Power – 61kW/115Nm
• Fuel consumption – 5.9l/100km
• Warranty – 3-year/100,000km warranty with an additional 2-year/50,000km powertrain warranty, and 3-year/100,000km roadside assistance.

Mazda CX-3 2.0 Active

• Price – R390,500
• Power – 115kW/206Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.9l/100km
• Warranty – 3-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, service plan, and roadside assistance.

Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Progressive

• Price – R847,226
• Power – 120kW/250Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.0l/100km
• Warranty – 2-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100,000km maintenance plan with roadside assistance.

Mini Cooper Countryman

• Price – R644,940
• Power – 100kW/220Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.3l/100km
• Warranty – 2-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100,000km maintenance plan with roadside assistance.

Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 ES

• Price – R384,990
• Power – 110kW/197Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.5l/100km
• Warranty – 3-year/100,000km warranty, a 3-year/60,000km service plan, and 3-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance.

Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta

• Price – R296,500
• Power – 74kW/160Nm
• Fuel consumption – 5.3l/100km
• Warranty – 6-year/150,000km warranty, a 3-year/30,000km service plan, and 6-year/150,000km roadside assistance.

Opel Crossland 1.2

• Price – R329,900
• Power – 60kW/118Nm
• Fuel consumption – 5.1l/100km
• Warranty – 3-year/120,000km warranty, 3-year/60,000km service plan, and 3-year/120,000km roadside assistance.

Peugeot 2008 1.2T Active Auto

• Price – R454,900
• Power – 96kW/230Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.5l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty, a 3-year/60,000km service plan, and 5-year/100,000km roadside assistance.

Proton X50 1.5T Standard

• Price – R449,900
• Power – 110kW/226Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.5l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, a 5-year/80,000km service plan, and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

Renault Kiger 1.0 Life

• Price – R219,999
• Power – 52kW/96Nm
• Fuel consumption – 5.3l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/150,000km warranty, a 2-year/30,000km service plan, and 5-year/150,000km roadside assistance.

Subaru XV 2.0i

• Price – R464,000
• Power – 115kW/196Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.3l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/150,000km warranty, a 3-year/75,000km maintenance plan, and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre Subaru Assist.

Suzuki Ignis 1.2 GL

• Price – R208,900
• Power – 61kW/113Nm
• Fuel consumption – 5.1l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/200,000km warranty, a 2-year/30,000km service plan, and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 Xi

• Price – R283,200
• Power – 77kW/138Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.2l/100km
• Warranty – 3-year/100,000km warranty, a 3-services/45,000km service plan, and 3-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

Volvo XC40 B3 Essential

• Price – R677,700
• Power – 110kW/265Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.1l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty and maintenance plan, and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

VW T-Cross 1.0TSI 70kW Comfortline

• Price – R393,400
• Power – 70kW/175Nm
• Fuel consumption – 4.8l/100km
• Warranty – 3-year/120,000km warranty, a 3-year/45,000km service plan, and 3-year/120,000km roadside assistance.