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BMW 3-series Gran Turismo
Why you’d love it: It’s sensational to drive and has winning good looks. A four-door coupe-like design makes it a spacious sedan, comfortable tourer and versatile SAV all in one. There’s extra rear legroom, you’ll perch high on the lofty seats, and it has a 520-litre boot capacity. Available as a six-speed manual or optional eight-speed automatic. Watch out for its launch.
Price: Available on launch.
Mercedes A-Class
Why you’d love it: If you’ve been threatening for the longest time to go green here’s your chance – because this model is more economical with fuel than previous versions. But while it’s mean with petrol, it certainly doesn’t skimp on looks: it scooped the 2012 Most Beautiful Car of The Year award at the International Autmobile Festival in Paris.
Price: From R275 000 (for the entry-level version).
Nissan Juke 1.6 DIG-T Tekna
Why you’d love it: Zoom through the city, take to the mountains, burrow through the bushveld, go solo or pack in four friends – the Juke is a high performance car for the adventuress in you. The Midnight Edition has tinted anti-smash-and-grab film on all the windows that, with the rear privacy glass, creates an air of mystery.
Price: From R268 000; or from R278 500 for the Midnight Edition if you’re lucky enough to get this (very) limited release.