Nissan Qashqai

Price: From R232 000

Quite why Nissan gave it this name, we cannot tell you. Most people simply cannot pronounce it. Never mind… a SUV is there to be driven, not to be talked about, and the Qashqai certainly is a pleasure to drive, which is probably why the company has sold over a million worldwide. Thanks to its all-new multi-layer insulation material around the front bulkhead and a novel “acoustic” windscreen, the Qashqai’s ride is wonderfully quiet. If you need extra space, check out the Qashqai+2, which has a third row of seats and can accommodate seven people.