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Companion planting uses one species’ advantages to help another. Nurse forces government to place her at the clinic of her choice. The lunch includes an interesting menu with dessert and coffee for R100. After the room had been introduced to each car it was time to reveal to the first and second runners-up. In third position was the Volkswagen Passat, a big luxurious sedan that showed the jury that the Passat is not longer a car for the older gentleman, but one that is ready to take on its segment with cutting-edge design, dynamics and technology. In second position was the Audi A4, a car that was a bit late to the party in terms of its segment however the wait was most certainly worth it. The A4 ushers in a lever of quality, driving dynamics, technology and desirability that is impressive, even for a brand a well-established as Audi. Then it was time for the big announcement, the winner of the competition. After a dramatic countdown, the covers were lifted from the winner in the middle of the room. The Opel Astra was victorious for the second time in the history of this prestigious competition after its predecessor took the crown back in With a range of efficient engines, a supple ride quality, one of the most solid platforms in the business at the moment as well as a modern interior, this is one to watch. The latest Civic was a bit late to the party and just crept in to be eligible for voting. The latest car to wear the rather iconic Civic badge is a refreshing return to form for the brand. With a solid powertrain combination, improved design ethos and a product that is altogether more grown up, yet more exciting at the same time. The Tucson which replaced the popular ix35 has been a great success story for the brand who has embraced downsizing with this new model. The latest Astra already has a number of awards from overseas markets, making its place in this competition more than warranted. The latest model from Rüsselsheim brings in a new premium nature to the Astra, which now has the drive quality, technology and Germanic design prowess to take on the best in its segment. The Kadjar makes use of a great recipe for success, it combines a solid Nissan platform, to which Renault added a sleek, highly stylised body along with an interesting interior and improved powertrain options. The Kadjar simply feels like a complete product, impressive in many areas and worthy of its place in the final. Despite the fact that the Hilux was excluded from the list the Fortuner can certainly speak for the brand, much like the sales figures for this model, which appears to be liked by jury member and the public alike. The latest Passat has made what has always been seen as an older persons car appear desirable to a younger audience while still maintaining the grown-up appeal that the car has always held. The ride quality, tangible interior quality, ergonomics and efficient powertrain options make the Passat one of the most under-rated cars currently on sale locally. The latest Tiguan was also late to the party in terms of eligibility and joins its Passat relative as Volkswagen celebrates two finalists in this year’s competition. The new Tiguan is quite something, in addition to having the right design inside and out, it is also a supremely comfortable and efficient. Couple these factors with that fact that it is a Volkswagen and an SUV in our ride height-mad market and you have a deserving finalist.