Peugeot 107

Price: From R110 500

The French really have the hang of design – this nation is synonymous with fashion; just think Chanel, Dior, Gaultier… And Peugeot’s baby 107 is a typical case in point. Yes, it is obviously a form of transport. But motorists buy this vehicle for other reasons too. It’s a firm favourite with the ladies because of its head-turning design, funky interior, outstanding build quality (you won’t find a rattle or squeak) and fabulous fuel consumption (just 4.6 litres per 100 km in mixed driving). We like the 107 Trendy, which comes with an air-conditioner and front-loading CD.