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1 Series Convertible

120I

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Cost to own / mo

R5,357

R4/km

Market price

R367,156

Annual total

R64,284

Drive Score

77/ 100

How this Cabriolet ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value87
Efficiency90
Reliability34
Practicality96

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Cost to own / mo

R5,357

R4/km · R64,284/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Driving style
Fuel region
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR2,197
InsuranceR643
MaintenanceR1,376
Licence discR40
DepreciationR1,101
Cost to own / moR5,357

Specifications

Body type
Cabriolet
Transmission
MANUAL
Engine
Power
115 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Driven wheels
REAR
Seats
4
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
158 g/km
Maintenance score52/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
LONGITUDINAL INLINE 4
Gears
6-speed
0–100 km/h
9 s
Top speed
220 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,360 mm
Height
1,411 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Kerb weight
1,505 kg
GVM
1,870 kg
Doors
2

Capacity & range

Boot space
240 L
Fuel tank
53 L

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,200 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
205/55 R16 91V
Rear tyres
205/55 R16 91V

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
DSC
Traction control
Standard
ISOFIX
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Optional
Cruise control
Optional
Navigation
Optional
Keyless
Standard
Central locking
REMOTE
Heated front seats
Optional
Front park sensors
Optional
Rear park sensors
Optional
Rain sensor
Optional
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Headlights
Optional
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Standard
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

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