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Hatchbacks in South Africa for under R4,000 a month

If you have R4,000 per month to spend on a new car, you are likely in the market for an entry-level hatchback.

Fortunately, there are plenty of options from trusted brands in our local market – and you have a variety to choose from.

To see what is on offer at this monthly repayment rate, we used the Absa vehicle finance calculator and the following conditions:

  • Buying a new car
  • 10% deposit
  • 9% interest rate
  • 60-month (5 year) repayment period
  • No balloon payment or extras

The models on offer are detailed below.


Hyundai Grand i10 1.0 Motion

The Hyundai Grand i10 is a compact hatchback with space for up to five people and 360 litres of cargo.

It has a 1.0-litre engine that produces 49kW and 94Nm of torque – and has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 5.4l/100km.

The starting price for the vehicle is R193,900 and with this you receive a:

  • 5-year/150,000km warranty
  • 2-year/50,000km powertrain warranty
  • 5-year/160,000km perforation warranty
  • 7-year/150,000km roadside assistance

With our repayment agreement, you will pay: R3,717 per month.


Kia Picanto 1.0 Start

The Kia Picanto is a compact hatchback with space for up to five people and 255 litres of cargo.

It has a 1.0-litre engine that produces 49kW and 95Nm of torque and has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 5.0l/100km.

The starting price for the vehicle is R183,995 and with this you receive a:

  • 5-year/unlimited kilometre warranty
  • 5-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance
  • 2-year/30,000km service plan

With our repayment agreement, you will pay: R3,532 per month.


Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+

The Mahindra KUV is a compact crossover with space for up to five people and 243 litres of cargo.

It has a 1.2-litre engine that produces 61kW and 115Nm of torque, and has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 5.9l/100km.

The starting price for the vehicle is R154,999 and with this you receive a:

  • 3-year/100,000km warranty
  • 2-year/50,000km powertrain warranty

With our repayment agreement, you will pay: R2,990 per month.


Nissan Micra Active 1.2 Visia

The Nissan Micra Active is a compact hatchback with space for up to five people and 265 litres of cargo.

It has a 1.2-litre engine that produces 56kW and 104Nm of torque, and has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 5.2l/100km.

The starting price for the vehicle is R190,700 and with this you receive a:

  • 3-year/90,000km service plan,
  • 6-year/150,000km warranty and roadside assistance

With our repayment agreement, you will pay: R3,657 per month.


Peugeot 108 1.0 Active

The Peugeot 108 is a compact hatchback with space for up to five people and 196 litres of cargo.

It has a 1.0-litre engine that produces 53kW and 93Nm of torque, and has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 4.3l/100km.

The starting price for the vehicle is R199,900 and with this you receive a:

  • 3-year/45,000km service plan
  • 5-year/100,000km warranty and roadside assistance

With our repayment agreement, you will pay: R3,829 per month.


Suzuki Swift 1.2 GA

The Suzuki Swift is a entry-level hatchback with space for up to five people and 268 litres of cargo.

It has a 1.2-litre engine that produces 61kW and 113Nm of torque, and has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 4.9l/100km.

The starting price for the vehicle is R176,900 and with this you receive a:

  • 3-year/100,000km warranty
  • 2-year/30,000km service plan

With our repayment agreement, you will pay: R3,400 per month.


Toyota Starlet 1.4 Xi

The Toyota Starlet is an entry-level hatchback with space for up to five people and 345 litres of cargo.

It has a 1.4-litre engine that produces 68kW and 130Nm of torque, and has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 5.1l/100km.

The starting price for the vehicle is R209,000 and with this you receive a:

  • 3-year/100,000km warranty
  • 3-services/45,000km service plan

With our repayment agreement, you will pay: R3,999 per month.


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