This article explores the growing popularity of SUVs in South Africa, particularly those available at budget-friendly prices. It highlights the Kia Sonet as a compelling option in this segment.
No longer the preserve of wealthy adventurers harbouring fantasies of winching Land Rovers out the mud while out-manoeuvring piranhas and pit vipers in the Amazon Jungle, SUVs are now available in all shapes and sizes, with one to suit just about any budget or preference. Granted most of them are not proper off-roaders, so hold onto those Camel Trophy fantasies for now, but the fact is there are now more options than ever for those seeking a high-riding vehicle at the budget end of the market.
It’s not surprising that SUVs are currently the most popular vehicle type in South Africa, accounting for 51.8% of the market so far in 2024, and they’re surely set to gobble up an even bigger slice of the pie going forward, given that a number of new models have entered the space beneath R300,000 in recent months.Armed with that budget, you’ll also find yourself choosing between hatchbacks, sedans and SUVs, and there are some brilliant new hatch options such as the all-new But given the market’s huge magnetic pull towards SUVs, we’re taking a look at six of the best options available in this space.Kia recently put itself back into contention with the recent introduction of a 1.5 LS base version for the recently Which means you can now have a Sonet for just R299,995 in LS manual form, or R324,995 if you want the CVT. With its chunky stature, the Sonet looks exactly the way you’d expect a real SUV to look, although you might want to upgrade the LS version’s skimpy 15-inch plastic-covered steel wheels that Kia opted for in order to sneak the price below the 300 grand mark.The Sonet is a solid and sensible stalwart of an SUV at the price, with good on-road refinement, and its normally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine, with 85kW and 144Nm, provides adequate performance, even at altitude. While most options at this price point have various pros and cons to consider, the Sonet LS really just ticks most of the boxe
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