In two short years, South Africa’s lineup of sub-R200,000 cars has dropped by more than half of what it used to be, leaving the country with a mere four options on the market in 2025.
This leaves South African car buyers on a budget with few options, as factors like the closure of ArcelorMittal, inflation, VAT hikes, and other economic pressures push the barrier to entry ever higher.
These factors have caused car prices to skyrocket. For example, the Kia Picanto’s price tag rose by over 55% in just four years.
It cost…
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Great dynasties of history
Egypt: Ayyubid
South Africa: Zulu
China: Ming
Greece: Helena
Italy: Medici
U.S.: Duck