Toyota Corolla

Price: From R179 500

While it’s never been considered the sexiest car on the road, the Toyota Corolla has always been a shrewd choice – Toyota’s service is excellent, the car’s build quality is faultless and its resale value is superb too. But now the Corolla has lifted its game in the desirability stakes with the addition of a new model – the sporty Sprinter. It is differentiated from its tamer siblings by its wider squared-off front bumper, flared grille and sharper lights. If you don’t fancy a sedan but are a Toyota fan, go for the utterly amazing Yaris or slightly larger Auris.