Hippo Staff Writer · Published 23 October 2018 · 2 min read

Top family cars in South Africa

While you may be very happy with your two-door set of wheels, if you’re planning on starting a family or are about to expand, it may be time to upgrade to a family car. Once the baby is here you’ll need a car that can take the child seat, pram and the toys. To help you make the right selection, here are some favourites for a family car in South Africa.

1. Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai has stepped up its game when it comes to vehicle quality over the past few years. The Hyundai Tucson is not only good-looking but very spacious and extremely comfortable. Depending on the model you choose, you can go for a six-speed manual or automatic transmission across the range. The Tucson is a well-equipped family car that can cope well in all road conditions. This SUV has a massive boot and more than enough storage compartments, which makes it an ideal family car.

Price: From 399 900

2. Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 was ranked as one of in 2017 and is still a top favourite in the family car segment. It was also selected as one of the top three candidates for 2018 World Car of the Year. This family SUV is a great choice because it’s not only spacious and enjoyable to drive, but it’s also not too pricey - for the budget-conscious.

Price: From R392 400

3. Ford EcoSport

The updated Ford EcoSport is another favourite in the South African family car market. This popular compact family car’s price range starts from R264 000 and tops at R339 900, according to Cars.co.za, making it a good value for money in the family car segment. With an improved standard safety feature specification, Ford’s EcoSport ranks as one of the safest cars in the segment. Despite the fact that the segment in which the EcoSport was first introduced in 2013 is now more competitive, the since it was introduced.

Price: From R264 000

4. Toyota Fortuner

If you’re looking for a big car that will allow you to go on great family adventures, you can’t go wrong with the Toyota Fortuner. This big, functional family car is the. The Toyota Fortuner’s safety offering includes driver's knee airbag, dual front airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Trailer Sway Control (TSC), which is something worth noting for family car buyers.

Price: From R459 900

Other favourites in South Africa’s family car segment which are also budget-friendly include the Kia Sportage, Peugeot 3008, and Honda CR-V. When calculating how much you’ll be spending on your new family car remember to include the cost of Car Insurance.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, medical or insurance advice. Hippo is a comparison site helping you evaluate quotes from trusted South African insurers. Always review policy details before making changes. Quotes are risk profile dependent and subject to annual review. No fees are charged for using Hippo’s comparison service. HAS (Pty) Ltd and HCS (Pty) Ltd are authorised FSPs. Terms and conditions apply.

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