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R99/month
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- 24/7 monitoring centre
- Live GPS tracking
- Mobile app access
- + 1 more feature
The Kia Picanto is one of the newer entries on South Africa’s most-hijacked list, a sign that small, affordable cars are now firmly targeted.
Budget cars like the Picanto are targeted for parts and for use in other crimes, because they blend into traffic. Owners sometimes skip a tracker to save money, which is exactly what makes these cars attractive to criminals.
An entry-level plan with recovery and 24/7 monitoring is usually enough. A no-installation tag-style tracker is another low-cost option, though a hardwired unit is harder for thieves to find.
Ranking source: the most-hijacked vehicles list published by BusinessTech in November 2025, compiled from police, security-company, insurer and tracking-company data. SAPS recorded 4,533 hijackings in the most recent quarter at that time, about 50 a day.
Insurers often require an approved tracker for high-risk vehicles such as the Kia Picanto, or offer a lower premium when one is fitted. Ask your insurer which providers they approve before you sign a tracker contract. Read insurance-approved car trackers and how a tracker can lower your premium.
Check whether your insurer offers a discount for an approved tracker; on a small car the saving can cover much of the monthly fee. Try the insurance savings calculator.
If the worst happens, see what to do if your car is stolen.
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For a Kia Picanto, choose a plan with 24/7 monitoring, jamming detection and a strong recovery network. The plans above are the best matches on this site; compare them side by side or get quotes for your area.
Tracker plans in South Africa range from about R89 to R299 a month depending on features. Many include free installation; others charge a once-off fitment fee.
Many insurers require an approved tracker for high-risk vehicles or offer a lower premium when one is fitted. Ask your insurer which trackers they approve.
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