2015 has come and goneand we’re looking back on our most popular content of the past 12 months. Here are our five most read reviews. Interestingly, there’s one common factor: all the cars are roughly in the same segment – compact, stylish hatchbacks.

Opel Adam Jam

Perhaps surprisingly, given its niche positioning, the Opel Adam was our most popular review. This cute little boutique hatchback has got so much going for it and the 1.0-litre turbo engine is one of the finest. It’s competitively priced and sales are going reasonably well.

Read the full review here.

Volkswagen Up

The cute Volkswagen up! took its time to come to South Africa, but we’re glad its here as it brings VW build quality and refinement to the budget segment. It may only currently be offered in a three-door bodyshape, but the interior packaging is excellent!It’s also a finalist in our Cars.co.za Consumer Awards.

Read the full review here.

Volkswagen Polo GTI

It’s the only "performance" vehicle in the line up, but Volkswagen’s Polo GTI is just so good. Thenew 1.8-litre turbo engine delivers even more performance, but perhaps it’s the fact that you can now spec a manual transmission which makes this little pocket rocket so desirable.

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Opel Corsa

Opel was on the warpath in 2015 as it launched many products, effectively killing all the rumours that the brand was dead. The new Opel Corsa is an exceptional product and like the Adam, boasts the rather great 1.0-litre turbo engine and modern tech such as self parking. It’s easy to see why it’s a finalist in the Cars.co.za ConsumerAwards.

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Renault Clio GT Line

In a sea of Germans, it’s nice to see a little Frenchman making the grade. The new Renault Clio is a decent enough car, but in GT Line guise it gets a sportier ride and looks a bit more aggressive. You can also buy it in this nice blue hue which you see here. The little 0.9 engine works hard, but the overall package is very stylish.

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