Toyota Vitz Honest REVIEW: Is the cheapest new car in South Africa actually good enough — or is it just a basic appliance on wheels?

In this video, I take a detailed, no-nonsense look at the Toyota Vitz, currently one of the most affordable brand-new cars you can buy in South Africa. This is not a press-car review and not a journalist rant. It’s an owner-style walkthrough focused on what really matters: usability, simplicity, value for money, and what it’s like to live with.

I cover everything from:
• Interior space and practicality
• Engine and driving impressions
• Real-world usability
• DIY ownership basics (including where the oil filter and spark plugs are)
• And whether buying new at the bottom of the market actually makes financial sense

I also share my honest opinion on why most new cars are “good enough”, and why spending more is often about ego rather than real-world benefit.

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Toyota Vitz – Basic Specs (South Africa)
• Engine: 1.0L 3-cylinder petrol
• Power: ±49 kW
• Torque: ±89 Nm
• Transmission: 5-speed manual
• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
• Fuel consumption (claimed): ±4.2 L/100km
• Body style: Hatchback
• Positioning: Cheapest new car currently available in South Africa

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Final Thoughts

This video is for:
• First-time car buyers
• Anyone considering buying new vs used
• Viewers who want honesty instead of hype

If you’re shopping at the bottom of the new-car market, this is what ownership actually looks like #toyotavitz #suzukicelerio #cheapcars