Meet the finalists in the Business Class category of the 2018/19 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank!

Now in its 4th year, the #CarsAwards was conceived to be South Africa's definitive automotive awards programme and is backed, for the 3rd year running, by the country's leading supplier of vehicle finance, WesBank.

Read more about the finalists in the 2018/19 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank here!

Best Business Class Cars in SA

The Business Class category is guided by both eligibility factors and Pillars of Success. Eligibility factors include a listed price between R600 000 and R800 000 at the time of semi-finalist voting (September 1, 2018), 6 airbags and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The fitment of required optional extras must collectively not push the price over R800 000.

Pillars of Success for this category include powertrain technology, luxury, brand strength, design and quality appeal, driving dynamics and technology.

Visit www.carsawards.co.za for more information. The finalists are as follows:

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Sport S Line sports

Compared with its highly-regarded A4 sedan sibling, the A5 Sportback offers notably more style and individuality. The Audi’s strengths are impressive build quality, refinement and a punchy 2.0-litre turbocharged engine.

View specification details for theAudi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Sport S Line sports here

Do you own an Audi?Have your say and complete our Ownership Satisfaction Survey here

Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line

A top-seller in South Africa and with a World Car of the Year title already under its belt, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class continues to be a comfortable front-runner in the business class segment. However, the Stuttgart-based firm extensively facelifted the C-Class in mid-2018, which introduced new engines, safety features and tech.

View specification details for the Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG here

Do you own a Mercedes-Benz?Have your say and complete our Ownership Satisfaction Survey here

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line

The head-turning Volkswagen Arteon is the successor to the svelte CC. It looks like no other contemporary Volkswagen and is, in essence, a fashion-forward reimagining of the conservative Passat.

View specification details for the Volkswagen Arteon 2.0TSI 4Motion R-Line here

Do you own a Volkswagen?Have your say and complete our Ownership Satisfaction Survey here

See last year's #CarsAwards winners here!