One thing about Chevrolet: it's stuck around through thick and thin since returning to sunny SA and has cleverly managed to cater for all facets of society, with all manner of choices.
That could be it for the first-time budget buyer (the hugely popular and award-winning Spark) or the windgat okes who flash past you in a Lumina SS Ute.
There's also very versatile Captiva SUV and, at the other end of the financial scale, the recently launched everyman/everywoman Aveo runabout.
The last - in 1.6 LS sedan guise - has been my transport for a week. My 10-year-old and I initially dismissed it as bland (she used boring) but we've both revised our opinions.
For starters, there was nothing bland about the styling or the colour of our chariot, a very pretty electric blue. Try as I might, I battled with the Chev website when I tried to seek other colour options and eventually conceded defeat.
The engine's also been beefed up so you're now piloting a quad-valve car with twin cams and variable valve timing, capable of 77kW at 5800rpm and 145Nm at 3400. It's a whole lot sprightlier than before and surprisingly nimble when let loose on the open road.
They all have power-assisted steering but ours came with anti-lock brakes, aircon, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, digital clock, remote releases for the boot and petrol flap, two crash bags, colour-coded bumpers and a transponder/immobiliser ignition key.
Not forgetting central locking, colour-coded external mirrors, electric front windows and an MP3-compatible audio system with four speakers.
We were also impressed by the space: we squeezed a tribe of kids and kit bags into the back seat, filled up the boot with the rest of their rubbish, and there was space to spare. And, along with the bigger dimensions, you also get a quieter ride than on the previous model.
The price is the big pull, though. At a seriously reasonable R125 900, what's not to like? Unwary shoppers are often dismayed to find that the smaller the car, the fatter the price, but I really think you're getting a good package in the Aveo.
Look, it ain't gonna knock your socks off if you're used to driving something in the half-million buck range, but the little Chev delivers a comprehensive package in a competitive price category.
SHAVING COSTS
I did notice, though, that GM appears to have shaved costs by cutting down on the number of cup holders. I found only one in the rear and the two that the spec sheet said were in the front were nowhere to be found.
The glove box was also pretty small and the fuel tank held only 45 litres but I liked the woven seat fabric, the front and rear knee room, the clean, uncluttered fascia and, generally, the car was pretty comfy.
Most certainly worth a second look for style-conscious shoppers in this price category.