New cars that just launched in South Africa – with pricing

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Although several vehicle models were discontinued in 2023, there have been many more introductions, including ten new cars in April alone.

2023 has seen some notable vehicles being discontinued in South Africa, including the Kia Rio and Hyundai Atos hatchbacks, as well as the Ford EcoSport crossover SUV.

However, this has been made up by a healthy number of new cars coming onto the South African market over the same period, with as many as 19 new vehicles going on sale between January and March 2023.

These new models include the next-generation VW Amarok, BMW X1, Mahindra Scorpio-N, Renault Captur, and Haval Jolion S – including the hybrid Jolion derivative.

April 2023 was no different, with the arrival of not one but two of the most hotly anticipated cars of the year – the Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser – which aim to replace the Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the old Urban Cruiser.

These two vehicle offerings from Suzuki and Toyota have often been featured on the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa’s (Naamsa) best-selling cars list since their respective launches, and the two brands are hoping to continue this trend with their new introductions.

The latest addition to Ford’s line-up are two new specifications for the Everest – the XLT and the SUV’s range-topping Wildtrak trim.

April also saw the introduction of the new Nissan X-Trail, available in three specifications with a single engine between them – a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre petrol engine with an output of 135kW and 244Nm, which is paired with a CVT transmission.

Included in the new cars launched over the past month is the most powerful Honda Civic Type R ever, comprising a 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine and the luxurious second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC.

The affordable hatchback segment also reviewed two new additions, the reintroduction of the Opel Corsa Lite and the new Toyota Vitz, which is based on the Suzuki Celerio.

These two models are now Opel and Toyota’s cheapest options, with the Vitz replacing the Toyota Agya.

Additionally, in April, South Africa welcomed the arrival of Chery’s luxury brand Omoda and its first release, the Omoda C5 crossover SUV, retailing at an attractive price of under R500,000 when one considers the features that come with the price.

Along with the standard keyless entry and start, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, cruise control, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the C5 also comes with voice commands, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and lane-keep assist.

The ten cars that launched in April 2023 are listed below alphabetically.

Ford Everest Wildtrak