Are you looking for the fastest cars in South Africa with a budget under R1 million? Here are the fastest accelerating cars you can buy for a clip!
The fastest cars in South Africa under R1 million might surprise you!
We recently listed the most powerful cars available for under R1 million but if you’re looking to buy the fastest accelerating new cars with a budget of no more than a R1-million, what are your choices?
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars as well as new energy vehicles (BEVs, PHEVs and Hybrids) were considered for this list.
Note that pricing is accurate as of May 2024.
Fastest Cars in South Africa Under R1-million
Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance – From R935 900
The recently introduced Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance is both the most powerful and the fastest car you can buy for under R1 million and it’s all-electric!
With its 2 powerful electric motors (one over each axle) generating 315 kW and 543 Nm of torque, the new Volvo EX30 offers erm, electric performance with the Swedish car firm claiming 3.6 seconds in the sprint from zero to 100kph making it the fastest accelerating car in South Africa for under R1 million.
We recently had the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance on test, watch the video below for more insight!
See specification details for the Volvo EX30
Buy a used Volvo EX30 in Cars.co.za
2. BMW M135i xDrive From R952 593
The range-topping BMW M135i xDrive is the fastest BMW you can buy for under R1 million with a claimed zero to 100 kph sprint time of 4.8 seconds!
Under the bonnet is BMW’s 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine that develops 225 kW and 450 Nm of torque and mated with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The BMW M135i xDrive can also be had in Mzansi Edition guise but pricing for that derivative breaches the R1 million mark with pricing starting from R1 065 593.
See specification details for the BMW M135i xDrive
Buy a used BMW M135i xDrive on Cars.co.za
3. Volkswagen Golf R – From R957 800
The Volkswagen Golf R cracks a nod on this list with a claimed zero to 100kph sprint time of 4.8 seconds!
The Volkswagen Golf R offers 235 kW and 400 Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and comes paired with a 7-speed automated dual-clutch transmission.
See specification details for the VW Golf R
Buy a used VW Golf R on Cars.co.za
4. Audi S3 Sportback and Sedan – From R930 300
With a potent 2.0-litre turbopetrol found under bonnet of the Audi S3 Sportback and sedan with outputs totaling 213 kW and 400 Nm, acceleration from zero to 100 kph is claimed at 4.9 seconds!
The Audi S3 Sportback and sedan is also available in Black Edition guise with pricing starting from R1 091 000.
See specification details for the Audi S3
Buy a used Audi S3 on Cars.co.za
5. BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe – From R982 092
The range-topping BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe is powered by the same 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine found in the M135i xDrive with 225 kW and 450 Nm of torque and comes paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The M235i xDrive claims a zero to 100 kph sprint time of 4.9 seconds!
See specification details for the BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe
