from the editor
Ford South Africa recently announced the exit of both the Ford Fiesta and the Ford Figo. It has been incredible to watch the demise of the humble hatchback. The fact is the Volkswagen Polo is the only successful player left in this segment. However, this does not mean the supermini is without its merits. We recently had the pleasure of putting together a group test featuring the fashionable Peugeot 208, spacious Honda Fit, charismatic Renault Clio and facelifted Volkswagen Polo. With the recent hike in new vehicle prices, the idea of an affordable car has evolved. Something like a Toyota Corolla can now cost as much as R473 400. With that, the brand has been selling the Corolla Quest as a means to offer a lower-priced vehicle to cash-strapped buyers. Sure,…