22 May 2026

Best Budget Cars in SA Right Now

Kia Picanto, Renault Kwid, Suzuki S-Presso — which sub-R250k hatch is actually worth your money?

We've driven all three of South Africa's best-selling budget hatches back to back. The Picanto wins on perceived quality, the Kwid on outright price, and the S-Presso lands somewhere in between. Here's the breakdown.

This is a short preview. Watch the full video review on the Car Torque SA YouTube channel for the deep dive, driving footage, and our final verdict.

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