Renault Kwid the cheapest new car

Renault's Kwid has just become South Africa's most affordable new car. In a cheeky marketing move, Renault SA has dropped the price of its top-selling Kwid to R178 799.

- Mark Jones

This makes it R1 better priced than Toyota's Vitz and R101 less than Suzuki's S-Presso.

Say what you want, but at the most budget sensitive part of the market, price is all important.

Renault's Kwid hatchback was specifically designed to meet the needs of anyone looking to buy an affordable car, while making ownership and driving simpler with a decent array of equipment.

It offers larger 14-inch wheels, impressive ground clearance and a new rear axle that improves road holding.