Looking for SUV-type cheap cars for sale in Gauteng? The cute Geely LC Cross might just become your new best china.

Intended to look like panda, the Geely LC Cross has a definite soft and more feminine look to it than your average SUV. The Chinese manufactured vehicle is sure to be a hit with the ladies, according to topcar.co.za. “The panda connection is evident in everything from that cutesy visage comprising of sad panda eyes and oval mouth, to the panda tail rear wiper. Even the rear lamp clusters have been modeled as panda paw prints. Adorable.”

Available models:

LC Cross 1.3 GS

LC Cross 1.3 GL

LC Cross 1.3 GT

I know what you are thinking. The car sounds cute, but what is it really all about?

Let’s have a look at the specifications of the Geely LC Cross as cheap cars for sale in Gauteng:

Max. Output (kW/rpm): 63/6000

Max. Torque (Nm/rpm): 110/5200

Type:    4Cyl, DOHC, 16V

Vehicle Dimensions (L*W*H) (mm): 3598*1630*1465

Wheel Base (mm): 2340

Fuel Tank Capacity (L): 35L

Steering System: Rack & Pinion

Gearbox: 5 Speed M/T

Tyres: 175/65 R14

Brake System: Front disc/Rear drum

Wheel Drive Method: Front

Suspension System: Front Macpherson/Rear Hybrid Link

Adjustable Steering Wheel

Front/Rear Fog Lights

Roof Rack

Remote Central Locking:

Electric Side Mirrors

Rear Wiper

Air Conditioner

Safety   ABS + EBD

Fuel consumption average (l/100km): 6.9

Maximum top speed (km/h): 155

Power to weight ratio (kW/kg): 59

Most standard SUv’s come with a high price tag. The LC Cross doesn’t. The car has some rough edges and might not suit everybody’s taste, but it offers a solid build with good value for money and a host of specifications not expected from an entry-level SUV.

How does the LC Cruise handle and perform as cheap cars for sale in Gauteng?

According to the aa.co.za, the 1 342 cc powerplant does a decent job of getting the vehicle up to speed and the cabin is reasonably spacious in front – however, very much less so on the back. “The five-speed gearshift is a little clunky, and the tall body leans a fair amount in the corners, but these things aren’t deal-breakers.”

Autoworld.co.za noted that the vehicle is easy to maneuver and can manage early morning traffic well, although they were skeptical about hitting the long road with it.

With good value for money and a cuteness factor to boot, why not give the Geely LC Cross a try as cheap cars for sale in Gauteng.