Safe Travels Start With The Right Car
When it comes to family cars, safety isn’t negotiable — it’s essential. Whether it’s the morning school run or a long-distance holiday trip, South African families want reliable vehicles that offer more than just space and comfort — they want protection.
Here are 10 of the safest used cars in South Africa that combine family-friendly practicality with outstanding safety ratings.
1. Toyota Fortuner (2016–2020)
- 5-star ANCAP Safety Rating
- Stability control & ABS brakes
- Rugged build for urban and off-road use
2. Volkswagen Tiguan (2016–2020)
- 5-star Euro NCAP Rating
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring
3. Hyundai Tucson (2016–2020)
- Six airbags as standard
- Electronic stability control
- Crash-test ratings among the best in its class
4. Kia Sportage (2016–2020)
- Traction control and hill-start assist
- Multiple airbags
- Reinforced body structure
5. Honda CR-V (2018–2020)
- Honda Sensing Safety Suite
- Collision mitigation braking system
- Adaptive cruise control
6. Subaru Forester (2018–2020)
- Subaru EyeSight driver-assist technology
- Pre-collision braking
- Lane departure warning
7. Toyota Corolla (2015–2020)
- 5-star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
- Anti-lock braking system
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
8. Volkswagen Polo (2015–2020)
- Reinforced passenger safety cell
- Multiple airbags
- Electronic stability control
9. Honda Fit (2018–2020)
- Compact yet spacious
- Excellent crash-test ratings
- Advanced driver-assist systems
10. Renault Duster (2018–2020)
- ABS brakes & electronic stability control
- Dual front airbags
- Affordable safety option for growing families
Final Thoughts: Safety You Can Trust
South African families deserve vehicles that offer maximum peace of mind without compromising on comfort or affordability. These 10 used cars deliver industry-leading safety ratings combined with the family-friendly features South Africans need.
When you buy from AUTO24, you get verified, inspected, and road-ready cars that you can trust — because family safety always comes first.
