Looking for the most affordable sedans currently available new in South Africa? We’ve sorted through the local market and identified the 5 cheapest saloons…
While crossovers and hatchbacks continue to dominate South Africa’s new-vehicle sales charts, the traditional sedan still has a place – for ride-share operators, fleet managers and even small families. So, what are the most affordable sedans on the market right now?
Well, we’ve sorted through the new-car space and picked out the 5 cheapest sedans currently available (all pricing correct in October 2026). Note that we’ve excluded the Proton Saga – which had been priced from just R209 900 – from this exercise since the Malaysian brand is seemingly still in limbo in South Africa.
1. Suzuki Dzire 1.2 GA 5MT – from R232 900
With Proton’s Saga effectively out of the running (for the time being, at least), the GA version of Suzuki’s Dzire inherits the title of SA’s most affordable sedan. Sourced from India, this sub-4-metre saloon employs the Japanese brand’s 60 kW/112 Nm naturally aspirated 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine, along with a 5-speed manual gearbox (although a CVT is also available in the pricier GL+ grade).
- Warranty: 5-year/200 000 km
- Service plan: 4-year/60 000 km
- Airbag count: 6
- Luggage capacity (claimed): 378 litres
- Fuel economy (claimed): 4.4 L/100 km
- Find a Suzuki Dzire on Cars.co.za
2. Changan Alsvin 1.4 CS 5MT – from R249 900
Shipped over from China, Changan’s Alsvin is the largest sedan on this list (measuring 4 390 mm long) and features the most powerful engine, too (a 74 kW/135 Nm naturally aspirated 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder petrol unit). A 5-speed manual cog-swapper is standard in this CS derivative. Interestingly, the brand also offers a more expensive CE-badged version, which switches to a 78 kW/145 Nm 1.5-litre motor and a 5-speed dual-clutch transmission.
- Warranty: 5-year/150 000 km
- Service plan: 5-year/75 000 km
- Airbag count: 2
- Luggage capacity (claimed): 390 litres
- Fuel economy (claimed): 5.8 L/100 km
- Find a Changan Alsvin on Cars.co.za
3. Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend 5MT – from R256 800
Like the Dzire, Honda’s Amaze is built in India and measures 3 995 from front to back. Each derivative in the 3-strong range employs an atmospheric 1.2-litre 4-pot that delivers peak outputs of 66 kW and 110 Nm to the front wheels via either a 5-speed manual gearbox (Trend and Comfort) or a CVT (exclusive to the Comfort grade).
- Warranty: 5-year/200 000 km
- Service plan: 4-year/60 000 km
- Airbag count: 2 (6 for Comfort grade)
- Luggage capacity (claimed): 416 litres
- Fuel economy (claimed): 5.5 L/100 km
- Find a Honda Amaze on Cars.co.za
4. Hyundai Grand i10 1.2 Executive Sedan 5MT – from R282 400
The 3rd model here sourced from India and coming in at precisely 3 995 mm long, Hyundai’s Grand i10 Sedan is powered by a 61 kW/114 Nm naturally aspirated 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol mill. The entry-level derivative uses a 5-speed manual gearbox, though Hyundai Automotive SA also offers a 4-speed automatic transmission (likewise in conjunction with the Executive trim level).
- Warranty: 7-year/200 000
- Service plan: 1-year/15 000 km
- Airbag count: 2
- Luggage capacity (claimed): 402 litres
- Fuel economy (claimed): 5.5 L/100 km
- Find a Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan on Cars.co.za
5. Kia Pegas 1.4 LX 5MT – from R292 995
Kia South Africa sources the Pegas – which measures 4 300 mm from snout to rump – from China. Equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox, the LX derivative forms the entry point to the 4-strong range, although all variants employ the same 69 kW/132 Nm atmospheric 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder petrol motor. A 4-speed automatic cog-swapper is also available in LX and EX trim.
- Warranty: 5-year/unlimited kilometre
- Service plan: 3-year/45 000 km
- Airbag count: 2
- Luggage capacity (claimed): 475 litre
- Fuel economy (claimed): 5.7 L/100 km
- Find a Kia Pegas on Cars.co.za
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the most affordable new sedan available in South Africa?
A: As of October 2026, the Suzuki Dzire 1.2 GA 5MT holds the title of South Africa’s cheapest new sedan, with a starting price of R232 900.
Q: What are the 5 cheapest new sedans currently on the South African market?
A: The top 5 most affordable sedans are: 1. Suzuki Dzire (from R232 900), 2. Changan Alsvin (from R249 900), 3. Honda Amaze (from R256 800), 4. Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan (from R282 400) and 5. Kia Pegas (from R292 995).
Q: Which of the cheapest sedans offers the largest luggage capacity?
A: The Kia Pegas leads this group in boot space, offering a claimed luggage capacity of 475 litres.
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