Hyundai i30

Price: From R197 900

While the i30 has an appealing exterior design (interestingly, it was conceived at Hyundai’s Design and Technical Centre in Russelsheim, Germany), the interior has a decidedly upmarket feel to it – it is uuncluttered and orderly environment, yet it has a contemporary look and feel. The i30’s cool blue illuminated instrument lighting doesn’t only look good though; it also has the added benefit of reducing eyestrain. Like the Corolla, this car ain’t sexy. But this is a sensible buy. Don’t forget, it comes with Hyundai’s brilliant five-year/150 000 km warranty and five-year/100 000 km service plan.