What is an SUV?
A sport utility vehicle is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
Best Small SUV In South Africa
Below are some of the Best Small SUVs.
Peugeot 2008
The Peugeot 2008 is a hugely popular compact crossover SUV manufactured by the French automaker Peugeot. The model was unveiled in 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show and has since sold quite well in global markets.
Audi Q3
The Audi Q3 has been among the best-selling small SUVs in South Africa for several years now. The current model has a traverse-mounted, turbocharged engine and an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Citroen C5 Aircross
The Citroën C5 Aircross is a small SUV produced by the French automaker Citroen. The model has been in production since 2017 after being unveiled as a concept car at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show.
Ford EcoSport
The Ford EcoSport is among the cheapest crossover SUVs one can purchase in South Africa.
KIA Seltos
The Kia Seltos was first manufactured in 2019 and has since become one of the best-selling small SUVs in South Africa.
Haval Jolion
The Haval Jolion is one of the best-selling Chinese compact SUVs in South Africa. The vehicle has been in production since 2020 and comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that outputs 156 brake horsepower.
What is the meaning of SUV and AUV?
Just like cars that are usually classified depending on their size and body style – subcompacts, compacts, and four-door sedans versus 2-door coupes, utility vehicles are also classified as either a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), an Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV) or a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV).