Top 10 Selling Hatchbacks In SA
Vehicles can be classified in numerous ways. Not everybody loves small cars and yet again not everybody is into big cars. We all prefer different things that are affordable according to our budgets. Hatchbacks have always been the most affordable cars, and which amounts to many people buying them. In this list we take a look at the top selling hatchbacks in South Africa.
1)Volkswagen Polo vivo
Polo vivo is supermini car produced by the German manufactures. It is available with a choice of two 1.4 engines (55 kW & 63 kW) and a 1.6 engine (77 kW). The Polo Vivo is released in both 3-door and 5-door versions, or as a saloon.In comparison to the Polo Mk4, the Polo Vivo has a restyled front bumper and grille, deleted scuff strips on the bumpers and sides of the car, and side indicators relocated from the wing mirrors to the front fenders. This restyling gives the Polo Vivo some of the elements of the design language used in other contemporary VW models. It is manufactured at VW’s Uitenhageplant in South Africa sources 70% of the Vivo parts locally.
2) Toyota Etios
The Toyota Etios is a line of four-door sedan and hatchback cars produced by Japanese automobile manufacturer. An Etios Concept sedan with 1.5-liter gasoline engine and an Etios Concept hatchback with 1.2-liter gasoline engine were unveiled in 10th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi. The Etios Hatch 1.5 Flex has a fuel economy with ethonal fuelof 8.13 km/l (23.0 mpg; 19.1 mpg–), the Hatch 1.3 Flex fuel economy is 9.45 km/l (26.7 mpg 22.2 mpg), and the Etios Sedan 1.5 Flex is 9.84 km/l (27.8 mpg–; 23.1 mpg–), all in combined cycle 70% city driving and 30% on the highway. But the vehicle comes with Front and Side Impact Beam for safety and Traction Control.
3)Toyota Corolla Auris
The Toyota Auris space concept is a concept using Vibrant Clarity design philosophy. It included panoramic glass roof, flat rear passenger floor, high window surfaces, 19-inch alloy wheels, freeform geometric lamps, prominent brake callipers, deep rear bumper with integrated chrome exhausts, gold-coloured body.
4)Volkswagen Golf 7
The Golf Mk7 has a roomier cabin, with greater shoulder room for the front and rear passengers, rear legroom and boot space. It features a number of new safety systems, including a multi-collision braking system to automatically brake the car after an accident in order to avoid a second collision, adaptive cruise control including an emergency braking function, a lane-keeping assistant, driver fatigue detection, traffic sign recognition and an automatic parking system. Available body styles are three and five door hatchbacks (including high-performance Golf GTI and Golf R models), a five-door estate, and a five-door Sportsvan (which replaces the Golf Plu).
5) Renult Clio IV
Renult Clio is produced by the French automobile manufacturer. The Clio has seen substantial critical and commercial success, being consistently one of Europe’s top-selling cars since its launch. The Clio IV features new equipment such as hands-free, rear camera connectivity with more than 50 applications (Renault R-Link infotainment system, powered by Android & TomTom) and a six-speed double clutch automatic gearbox that will be available starting early 2013. The range of petrol engines consists of two options: a 1.2-litre 16 valve engine, with a maximum power output of 75 hp (56 kW), and a turbocharged 0.9-litre 12 valve engine, developing 90 hp (67 kW),
6) Chevrolet Spark
The redesigned Matiz (codenamed M300) was launched in 2009 and is based on the 2007 Chevrolet Beat concept car. Although sold globally as the Chevrolet Spark, in India this model retains the Beat name from the concept car, as the second generation Spark continues to be sold in this market. Prior to the 2011 elimination of the Daewoo marque in South Korea, the third generation Spark was marketed as the Daewoo Matiz Creative. It is powered by a 1.2 L turbocharged gasoline engine mated to an automatic transmission.
7) Ford Fiesta
The Fiesta includes Ford’s Convers+ menu system, as seen on the Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy, and complemented by steering wheel button controls. Ford initially anticipated that over 85% of Fiesta orders would include this multifunction display. Other new equipment includes keyless entry with a ‘Ford Power’ starter button, reach and rake adjustable steering wheel, electric power steering, and a USB port for portable music players. Ford Easyfuel, the capless refuelling
8)Volkswagen Golf 5
The Golf 5 is a compact car, the fifth generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf 4. The Golf Mk5 GT features a choice of either 1.4 L petrol engine in twincharger(TSI) configuration, or a 2.0 litre TDI Diesel Engine. Both petrol and diesels are available as 125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp) versions. The 125Kw diesel engine has 350 N.M of torque, which is more than the range topping R32.
9) Ford Figo
The Fido is a subcompact hatchback manufactured by Ford India.The Ford Figo has ventilated discs at front and drum rear brakes. The top variant comes with an Anti-lock braking system(ABS) with Electronic brakeforce distribution(EBD) which enhances the safety of the car by helping it come to a complete stop in emergency situations. The Figo has a turning radius of 4.9 meters and standard power steering. During a crash, the Figo’s engine automatically falls from the bonnet area to prevent the car from catching fire. Dual front airbags are available on a premium package.
10) Audi A1
The A1 is a supermini sized economical car launched by Audi at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. A1 Contrast Edition is available for all engines in the A1 Sport range except 1.4 TFSI 185PS for the UK market, with contrasting colour for the roof line and aerodynamic body styling elements (optional double-blade roof spoiler in a contrasting colour), 17-inch ‘five-arm’ design bi-colour alloy wheels. EuroNCAP tested Audi A1, 3-door Hatchback with front airbags, side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters as standard and scored it accordingly
