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CASE STUDY:
R800 000 MPVs

In last month’s Performance Shootout, we used a Benz They might not still be for
V-Class as a support vehicle and its fantastic showing got sale when you read this, but
us thinking: which MPVs can you get on the used market? here are some examples of
what is available

MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS VW CARAVELLE

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LEFT-FIELD
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Average price per year Average price per year

2015 2016 2017 2014 2015 2016
R700 000 R800 000 R875 000 R600 000 R575 000 R530 000

Average price per km Average price per km

R930 000 R890 000 R780 000 R725 000 R600 000 R500 000
Kia Sedona 2,2 CRDi
<25 000 25 000-50 000 <25 000 25 000-50 000
50 000-100 000 50 000-100 000
0-100 km/h: 10,17 seconds Top speed: 190 km/h Power: 147 kW
Torque: 440 N.m CO : 208 g/km Fuel consumption: 9,48 L/100 km
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The Kia Sedona is much less like a van and much more SUV-cum-
station-wagon in packaging, hence its billing here as left-field. While
easier to drive briskly than the others, there is naturally less versatile % %
space in the rear due to the lower roofline.
In 2019, this model was facelifted and the name revised to Grand
Sedona. Interesting differences between these three carriers all test-
ed in 2016 (the Kia won that comparative test quite comfortably) were
one was rear-wheel drive, one all-wheel drive and the Kia front only. 47% white 34% silver 40% white 15% blue
Front-wheel drive adds some space but this means it could struggle 10% black 9% other 13% silver 31% other
with traction of poor road surfaces.
This 2,2-litre turbodiesel engine has been around for some time
and that’s a good thing, as it is well suited to comfortable, user- Mercedes-Benz VW Caravelle 2,0
friendly, reliable motoring. While having the most power of the V220d, 2016, BiTDI Highline
blue, 77 000 km, 4Motion, 2017,
three, the Kia has a significantly lower kerb weight, so fuel consump-
R799 950 silver, 52 000 km,
tion benefits.
R799 990
The infotainment system on the pre-facelift model is a let-down;
a minor criticism in a classy package such as this. Rear-seat stowage
design is clever, however. The seats disappear into a bathtub-sized Mercedes-Benz VW Caravelle 2,0
recess and free up a huge trunk space of 400 litres. The space-saver V250d, 2017, BiTDI Highline, 2017,
spare wheel is located under the centre body. silver, 24 000 km, blue, 45 000 km,
R849 950 R729 900
The five-year maintenance package lasts for 100 000 km. Thanks to
much keener pricing, you can
7 seats, 400/1 984 L 6 airbags, ABS opt for a newer vehicle
with EBD, stability control R10 512 giving a few more years of Kia Sedona 2,2 CRDi, Kia Sedona 2,2 CRDi,
February 2016 (2,2 CRDi SXL) included servicing. 2018, black, 2018, silver,
39 000 km, 44 000 km,
R569 900 R549 995

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