Oooooh but times are tough at the moment, hey? Gone are the days of a cheap dinner of avo on toast. Two-minute noodles are even a bit on the pricey side these days. And let’s not even mention the fuel price. It is not all doom and gloom though, folks. There are still a few options left. Like these five budget-friendly cars that will cost you less than R180 000 brand new.

SUZUKI SWIFT 1.2 GL MT
R177 900

DATSUN GO+ LUX
R176 800

KIA PICANTO 1.2 MT STREET
R174 995

VOLKSWAGEN TAKE UP!
R175 600

HYUNDAI GRAND i10 MOTION MT
R167 900

There are many cars on the market that will fit your budget. They don’t always have to be brand new. There are great used car deals out there, you just need to know where to look.

If your budget can stretch a bit, check out these cars for under R200 000. Although, the pricing might have changed ever so slightly since this post went live. I can’t keep up!