By definition, a sedan is a car with four doors and a separate boot. Sedans are described as having “three-box” bodies:
- the front box is home to the engine
- the middle box is larger and houses the passengers, and
- the third box is the boot
That means that the South African market for the best sedan to buy is pretty vast. You could look at Kia Rio (sedan), the VW Jetta or Polo (sedan), Toyota Corolla — and much more. What you’re not getting there is Subaru’s reputable All Wheel Drive (SAWD) system. Unlike other manufacturers, we don’t build a four-wheel-drive car on a two-wheel-drive platform.
SAWD distributes power to all four wheels for better traction on wet and slippery roads. The entire drive system — from the longitudinally mounted horizontally opposed Boxer engine to the rear differential — is mounted in a straight, symmetrical line. This means that the power is continually and actively distributed to the individual wheel or wheels with the best traction, ensuring enhanced control.
It’s all about driver experience and safety for us. Sure, buying a car is a personal choice. We just believe there’s a lot to think about — and thought about it all. So if you were to ask us what the best sedan in South Africa is, we’ve got Subaru’s lined up as the answer.
This model comes in two options:
- 2.0i LineartronicTM CVT
- 2.0i-S ES LineartronicTM CVT
Armed with SAWD and the extremely safe Subaru promise, this car is ready for your lifestyle on every level. With Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Voice Recognition software, and dual-zone air conditioning, you’ve got stylish, innovative details both inside and out.
if you’re into making a statement (and why shouldn’t you be?), the WRX or WRX STI comprise Subaru sedans — with an extra kick!
The WRX comes in two options:
- 2.0 turbo WRX Premium Man
- 2.0 turbo WRX ES Premium CVT
Purebred for the ultimate performance, the Subaru WRX is enabled with some of the most advanced automotive technologies the world has to offer. Also standard with SAWD and a super strong chassis, supported by a rally-honed, fully independent suspension system to ensure unmatched cornering capabilities, precision and stability.
You can fetch the kids from school, and you can take things up a notch or two when you’re cruising solo. The best thing about the visceral enjoyment at a sensible pace or something more adrenaline-fuelled, is guaranteed, inimitable safety.
Now if you take what you know about the WRX, give it a few shots and a red bull, you’re closer to understanding the WRX STI. Sure, some might consider it a little “extra” for this category, but it fits the definition and we can’t bring ourselves to leave it out.
The WRX STI comes as:
- WRX STI HIGH + Wing with 6-speed manual transmission
High performance cornering, precision handling and exceptional stability are guaranteed to rev your pulse whenever you get behind the wheel of this beast. Hey, the category is the best sedan to buy in South Africa. No one ever said sedans have to be staid.
Why not take one of our Subaru sedans for a test drive? Reach out to us on +27 11 608 0116 via email at info@subaru.co.za, or find your nearest dealership and come in for a chat. Our skilled, car-loving team is ready and willing to turn talk into torque and show you just why we’re so passionate about all-things Subaru.
