Opel Astra

Price: From R218 000

We love the styling of the latest Astra – its butt is as hot as J.Lo’s. Motoring journalists in South Africa clearly concur; the Opel Astra 1.4T Enjoy Plus was one of 10 finalists in the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists’ Car Of The Year competition. It certainly deserved its finalist status; the vehicle incorporates a number of advanced automotive technologies (a “Flexride” chassis, which allows drivers to select personal setting and very fancy bi-xenon Adaptive Forward Lighting). But we really enjoy the grained, soft-touch surfaces and the overall quality of the interior.