2022 New Cars To Expect In South Africa: Reviews And Prices

The Automobile sector in South Africa keeps getting and looking better with new models of cars released every year. Check out the list of new cars to expect come 2022 in South Africa:

2022 Mahindra Scorpio

• Price:  Starting from R 600,000

The new 2022 Mahindra Scorpio comes with exciting updated features, such as a larger touchscreen infotainment system, a coloured multi-info display, steering-mounted audio controls, and dual-zone climate control (first-in-segment). Safety features available on the 2022 Mahindra Scorpio include remote locking, rear AC vents, cruise control, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors with a parking camera.

2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engine options are available with a rear-wheel drivetrain as standard and an optional four-wheel drive. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual and automatic gearboxes. Its expected launch date is January 2022

2022 Audi RS5

• Price: Audi RS5 coupe: Starting from R 1,100,000
• Audi RS5 Sportback: Starting from R1,000,000

Audi comes with redesigned and added features in the RS5 series, revealing changes in its RS5 Coupe and Sportback. With a twin-turbo 2.9-litre V-6 that pumps out 444 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, the RS5 coupe generates max Performance and exhilarating rides. The RS5 coupe only has one powertrain and standard all-wheel drive. The major difference between the 2021 RS5 coupe and the 2022 model is the array of new option packages, which gives RS5 lovers more fascinating designs to flaunt with. Buyers get to enjoy floor mats with the logo, faux suede on the centre console, shifter, steering wheel, and seat belts with red accents in the new RS Design package. The addition of the Bronze Styling package adds black exterior badging, a front spoiler and rear diffuser in matte carbon, bronze stitching in the couple’s cabin, and bronze 20-inch wheels with summer performance tires.

The RS5 Sportback’s sole engine choice is a twin-turbo 2.9-litre V-6 that makes 444 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque coupled with paddle-shifted eight-speed automatic transmission

2022 BMW M3

• Price: Starting from R1, 050,000

BMW manufacturers are set to storm the market come 2022 with the new all-wheel-drive version of the M3 xDrive Competition. Under the hood is a 503-horsepower twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline-six engine capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard; the only way to get a six-speed manual is to opt for the non-Competition spec, which has 473 horsepower.

2022 HYUNDAI i30

• Price:  Starting from R 260,000

The new 2022 Hyundai i30 gets a renewed facelift, which is one of the most noticeable changes in this new model. On the exterior, the sport i30 LED lights are much narrower with a kind of circle-shaped V that is mirrored in the back. Inside, the i30 seems to be equipped with a digital dashboard and a new Infotainment screen with fewer buttons and knobs.

2022 Aston Martin Vantage F1

• Price:  Starting from R 3,500,000

Aston Martin returns to F1 meaning Formula One for the first time in 60 years. The new Vantage F1 will be available either as a coupe or roadster which will soon be available to South Africans. Powering the Vantage F1 is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, delivering 393kW and 685 torque. Power goes to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the coupe doing 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds and the roadster 0.1 seconds slower.

FERRARI Portofino M

• Price:  Starting from R 3,300,000

The Portofino M is the Ferrari’s best-selling GT car made better come 2022. Ferrari Portofino M is even more aggressive with its twin-turbo V8 capable of generating a hearty 612 horsepower together with a new eight-speed dual-clutch, and a dedicated Race mode. The M in the Portofino M stands for modification,” or “modified” in Italian which bears evidence of the upgraded features of its latest model. The top speed sits at 199 miles per hour and 60 miles per hour takes just 3.5 seconds.

2022 ISUZU D-MAX

• Price: Starting from R 420,000  

Due to the pandemic, it looked almost as if the new model of the 2022 Isuzu D-Max won’t see the sunlight. However, Isuzu has announced the release of the D-Max with a major restyle, modernised technology and a safety upgrade. It’s equipped with up to six airbags and comes with driver-assist features like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

A new four-cylinder 3.0l turbo diesel engine bumps up outputs from the existing 130kW and 380 Nm to a more spirited 140kW and 450Nm.

The 2022 Isuzu D-Max also comes with an updated infotainment system that has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and can be operated via voice control.

2022 Citroën C3

• Price: R269 900

Since its first entry into the South African Automobile market, the Citroën C3 has steadily gained acceptance by auto-lovers in South Africa. The 2022 Citroen C3 becomes more aggressive with better power output generated by its turbocharged Inline 3-cylinder engine, Petrol motor. The power is transmitted to the road by the front-wheel drive (FWD) with a 6-speed Manual gearbox. Sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 11.5 seconds, a maximum top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h) is produced.