6+ Citroen Cars for Sale in South Africa

Citroën doesn’t chase the mainstream in South Africa, and you feel it the moment you start scanning the listings. With just 22 cars officially up for grabs—priced from R69,950 through to R369,900—this is a brand that refuses to blend in. That scarcity isn’t just trivia; it directly impacts how buyers see the brand. The median price lands at R247,245, which means Citroën’s fighting for space with heavyweights like the Volkswagen Polo, Suzuki Swift, and Renault Kiger. Yet, the typical Citroën buyer isn’t looking for the obvious choice—they want something a little left-field, and let’s be honest, they’re usually buying their second or third car, not their first.

On paper at least, the C3 does the heavy lifting here, with 17 out of those 22 listings falling between R79,500 and R339,900. That’s everything from well-used hatchbacks to the latest crossover variants nudging R300k. The new Basalt, with its coupe-crossover styling, clocks in at a fixed R346,900—a bold move in a market where that shape isn’t exactly king. The C3 Aircross, sitting at R369,900, is the only SUV contender. Petrol dominates, with diesel barely making a cameo. Hatchbacks and crossovers account for most of the range, which is exactly where Citroën’s personality shines through. Where Volkswagen leans on its “engineered in Germany” reputation and Suzuki wins on wallet-friendliness, Citroën sells you a look—and if you pack smart, that matters.