Owning a car is a necessity today. From reaching work to managing chores, it makes everything easier. However, if you need a car but you’re on a budget, there are several high-quality options to consider.
There are various affordable and used cars for sale in Uganda only if you know where to look. Using an online portal can make it easier to search for a car of your choice. You can apply filters and search according to price, make, or inventory.
If you are looking for used cars for sale in Uganda for your personal or business use that fit your budget, then the following are some of the affordable cars to buy in Uganda:
Subaru Exiga
The Subaru Exiga is a midsize MPV that debuted at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. It is a 5-door wagon that comes in a front-engine, front-wheel-drive or a front-engine, four-wheel-drive. It remained in production from 2008 to 2018 and underwent several upgrades.
It’s available in a 2.0-liter engine with 146 horsepower, a 2.5-liter engine, and a 2.0-liter turbo engine with a 221 horsepower. The Subaru Exiga is available in a 4-speed automatic transmission, a 5-speed automatic transmission, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Subaru Exiga features a spacious and comfortable interior cabin with standard safety features. You can find an Anti-lock Braking System with Traction Control and airbags. It also features Climate Control that helps regulate the temperature in the car.
Furthermore, the interior of the car has power windows and a power steering that helps in smooth maneuverability. You can find the car for as low as USD 2,454 or UGX 2,400,352.
Suzuki Wagon R
Among other used cars for sale in Uganda, another affordable option is the Suzuki Wagon R, a kei car that has been in production since 1993. It is now in its sixth generation and has been one of the best-selling Kei cars in Japan since 2003.
The Suzuki Wagon R is a reliable family car that comes as a 4/5 door hatchback in a front-engine, front-wheel-drive, or a front-engine, four-wheel-drive. The latest generation model of the Suzuki Wagon R came to the forefront in 2017 and resembles the earlier models, although it has an upgraded design. There is an upgraded integrated starter generator and a hybrid battery with increased capacity.
The features you can expect in the Suzuki Wagon R include a power steering wheel, air conditioner, airbags, anti-lock brake system, rear spoiler, allow wheels and power windows. You can find the Suzuki Wagon R for as low as USD 2,033 or UGX 2,700,396.
Toyota Sienta X
The Toyota Sienta X is another affordable car you can consider buying in Uganda if you are searching for used cars for sale in Uganda. It’s been available in the market since 2003 and is classified as a Mini MPV with sliding doors. The 5-door minivan is available in a front-engine, front-wheel-drive, or a front-engine, four-wheel-drive. The latest Toyota Sienta X is in its second generation.
The second-generation Sienta has a new and upgraded exterior. It has three interior options: 7-seater, 6-seater, and 5-seater (to accommodate wheelchair users). It has a spacious interior. There are four petrol variants and a hybrid drivetrain as well. The car comes in a 6-speed manual transmission, a continuously variable transmission, or an E-CVT transmission.
It’s available in four trims in the Japanese market, which are the X, G, Hybrid X, and Hybrid G. In the Malaysian market, it is available in two trims which include the G and V. In 2018, the second generation Sienta received a mildly upgraded grille with side chrome trimmings and dashed motifs. The Toyota Sienta X can be bought for USD 2,555 or UGX 3,525,517.
Toyota Wish
Another affordable used car for sale in Uganda is the Toyota Wish which comes as a compact MPV. It is a 5-door station wagon that remained in production from 2003-2017. It comes as a front-engine, front-wheel-drive, and a front-engine, four-wheel-drive.
The Toyota Wish ran for two generations. It has a Toyota MC platform. The second-generation Wish is available in the Japanese market since 2009. It’s available as a 2WD and a 4WD. The Toyota Wish is powered by Dual VVT-I 2ZR-FAE and 3ZR-FAE engines. All models have a 7-speed Super CVT-I transmission. The length for the newer model has slightly increased; however, all remaining exterior features remain the same.
In 2012 the Toyota Wish received an uplift that improved its rear lamps with LED insets, headlights, a rear tailgate garnish, a revised front grille, and a dashboard meter cluster.
All Toyota Wish models come with ABS with BA and EBD, front ventilated and rear disc brakes, and additional features such as the TCS and VSC. Depending on the model you purchase, the Toyota Wish can be available for as low as USD 2,838 or UGX 4,200,616.
Toyota Corolla Rumion
The Toyota Corolla Rumion has remained in production from 2007 to 2015 and is known by other names in different markets. In Australia, it is branded as Toyota Rukus, and in US and Canada, it is known as Scion xB.
The Toyota Corolla Rumion is a compact car that comes as a 5-door hatchback in a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout or a front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout. It has a Toyota New MC platform.
You can opt for the 1.5-liter or 1.8-liter petrol engine. The Corolla Rumion comes with a Super CVT-I transmission. The Rumion also has limited edition models, including the Aerotourer Chocolate, Sora, and the Smart Package.
The Aerotourer Chocolate limited edition comes with a chocolate-colored body. It comes in 1.5X, 1.5G, and 1.8S. The Aerotourer Sora limited edition is available in 1.5G Aero Tourer and 1.8S Aero Tourer that has a metallic light blue body. Other car features include a side mudguard, front spoiler, rear roof spoiler, rear bumpers, and a two-tone interior.
The Smart Package comes equipped with an engine start-stop switch, keyless entry, engine immobilizer, and optional features such as a high-intensity discharge headlamp and side armrest.
End Note
These are some of the best and most affordable used cars in Uganda that you can easily source through used car dealers.
