Meet the finalists in the Family Car 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 Family Cars in SA

The Family Car category is guided by both eligibility factors and Pillars of Success. Eligibility factors include a listed price between R400 000 and R500 000 at the time of semi-finalist voting (September 1, 2018), including the cost of all necessary optional extras. Necessary features include ABS, electronic stability control (ESC), 6 airbags (minimum), split rear seats, service plan and air-conditioning. The fitment of necessary optional features must not exceed the R500k price cap.

Pillars of Success for this category include engine flexibility, fuel economy, space and practicality, design and quality appeal, comfort and safety and in-car entertainment.

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

Mazda CX-5 2.0 Individual

The CX-5 returns to defend its title in the 2017/18 Family Car category, but this time the 2.0-litre Individual derivative has been nominated to uphold Mazda’s honour. The stylish CX-5 continues to offer excellent build quality, practicality and a balance of comfort and safety features that is hard to beat at the price.

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Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI Allure

Peugeot’s 3008 brings a unique blend of style and functionality to the family car market. Not only does the French contender catch the eye with bold exterior styling, but its cabin is alsoimpressively upmarket and futuristic. Considering the 3008’s extensive features list and willing powertrain, it’s difficult to overlook this contender.

View specification details for the Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI Allure

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI Trendline

There aren’t many 7-seater compact SUVs! The longer, more practical Tiguan Allspace affords families a capacious interior, which includes a 3rd row of seats, and represents reasonably good value at this price point.

View specification details of the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI Trendline

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See last year's #CarsAwards winners here!