If you are a new car buyer on a budget, you have a couple of options to save money. Firstly you may want to take a closer look at the cheapest new cars in South Africa today – this will save you money on your initial purchase. Alternatively, you could take a look at the most fuel efficient cars in South Africa, with the view to save money in the long run.

The five cheapest new cars in South Africa

All of the cheap cars on this list can be bought brand new in SA for under R100,000, which in this day and age, is rather impressive.

??1 – Chery QQ3 0.8 TE from R79 900

The Chery QQ3 0.8 TE is currently the cheapest new car available in South Africa. This budget beater is powered by a three-cylinder, 0.8-litre petrol engine that develops 38kW with a maximum torque figure of 70Nm. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and fuel consumption is rated at 6.8-litres/100km with a corresponding CO2 emissions figure of 156g/km. The QQ3 0.8 TE is fitted with 13-inch steel wheels and air-conditioning is available as an option. The QQ3 0.8 TE with air conditioning is priced at R84900.

2 – Chevrolet Spark Lite from R86200

The reasonably priced and locally built Chevrolet Spark Lite is fitted with a 1.0-litre SOHC four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 49kW and 91Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Fuel consumption for the Spark Lite is rated at 5.8-litres/100km with a corresponding CO2 emissions figure of 135g/km. The Spark Lite is available with power steering, front electric windows, air-conditioning, front bucket seats and cloth upholstery. Other features include a driver airbag, collapsible steering column, fog lamps and key operated central locking.

3 – Geely LC 1.3 GS from R88990

The Geely LC GS is powered by a 1.3-litre DOHC petrol engine that develops 63kW and 110Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.9-litres/100km with a corresponding CO2 emissions figure of 164g/km. The LC 1.3 GS comes standard with front and rear electric windows, remote central locking, electric side mirrors, air conditioning and fabric upholstery. Safety features include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), a third brake light and a collapsible steering column.

4 – Tata Indica B-Line 1.4 LE from R93995

The Tata Indica LE is fitted with a four-cylinder 1.4-litre petrol engine that produces 55kW and 110Nm of torque. Fuel consumption is rated at 7.4-litres/100km with a corresponding CO2 emissions figure of 168g/km. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Standard features include hydraulic power steering, collapsible steering column, tinted glass windows, fabric upholstery, front adjustable head restraints and 60/40 split rear seats.

5 – Hyundai Atos Prime 1.1 GLS from R94900

The Hyundai Atos Prime GLS is fitted with a 1.1-litre SOHC petrol engine that develops 45kW and 87Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.2-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 147g/km. Standard features include manual air-conditioning, front electric windows, radio/CD/MP3 player, central locking, reclining rear seats, height adjustable front and rear headrests, a high-mounted brake light and front fog lights.