An automatic transmission (AT) can make the driving process a lot easier, especially in built-up areas and heavy traffic.
Unfortunately, automatics can often cost thousands of rands more than their manual counterparts, but the good news is that there are still a number of small affordable cars on the market with AT options.
These are the five most affordable cars with automatic transmissions in South Africa.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL Auto – R176,900
Starting with the cheapest car in South Africa, the Suzuki S-Presso was recently updated with comes with a five-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) and a 1.0-litre engine.
Put together, this car will average 4.4l/100km on a combined cycle and an output of 49kW and 89Nm.
In terms of features, the GL variants include 14-inch wheels, rear park sensors, manual air conditioning, cloth seats, multifunction steering, stop-start-function, and two speakers, though a radio must be fitted at additional cost.
The Suzuki S-Presso includes a 5-year/200,000km warranty, and a 2-year/30,000km service plan.
Renault Kwid 1.0 Zen Auto – R197,999
Second on the list is the Renault Kwid, which offers a five-speed AMT transmission and a 1.0-litre drivetrain with 50kW and 91Nm.
Consequently, this hatch will manage 4.9l/100km on a combined fuel cycle.
Also included on the Kwid are rear parking sensors, a rear camera, 14-inch rims, a digital instrument cluster, cloth upholstery, manual airconditioning, and an 8-inch infotainment unit with smartphone pairing.
The Renault Kwid is sold with a 5-year/150,000km warranty.
Hyundai Atos 1.1 Motion Auto – R204,900
Hyundia’s affordable hatch is sold with a five-speed AMT, letting it do 5.9l/100km on an average fuel cycle. Its 1.1-litre engine then gives it a power ceiling of 50kW and 99Nm.
Features on the Atos, meanwhile, take the form of a multifunction steering wheel, 14-inch wheels, manual AC, vinyl and cloth upholstery, and a 7-inch media screen with smartphone pairing support.
Each purchase of the Hyundai Atos includes 5-year/150,000km warranty with an additional 2-year/50,000km powertrain warranty, as well as a 7-year/150,000km roadside assistance plan.
Toyota Agya 1.0 Auto – R211,400
Toyota’s most affordable entry, this small car carries a 4-speed automatic gearbox and a 1.0-litre powerplant producing 49kW and 89Nm.
As a result, the Agya is able to do 4.9l/100km on an average petrol cycle.
Equipment on the hatch then comprises 14-inch alloy wheels, push start, LED lights, fabric seats, and manual air conditioning.
The Toyota Agya comes with a 3-year/100,000km warranty and a 2-services/20,000km service plan.
Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL Auto – R213,900
Finally, there is the Suzuki Celerio with its five-speed AMT and a 1.0-litre powertrain with 49kW and 89Nm.
It also includes a stop-start system, making it the most economical vehicle on the list with an average fuel consumption of 4.2l/100km.
As far as add-ons are concerned, the small car is sold with 15-inch alloys, a multifunction steering wheel, rear parking sensors, manual AC, cloth seats, hill assist, and a 7-inch entertainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Each Suzuki Celerio is bundled with a 5-year/200,000km warranty and a 2-year/30,000km service plan.
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