The car is fitted with a 1.0-litre engine that produces 50kW and 91Nm. A five-speed manual gearbox sends power to the front wheels. Because the car is aimed at being light on fuel, the engine is a three-cylinder unit that sips around 4.7-litres/100km.

According to the figures put up by the dealer, this Kwid does not have a lot of kilometres under its belt. And at R155 900, the price is a giveaway for something that is still virtually new.

The Kwid can seat up to five adults and boot size ranges between 279 and 620L – the latter when the rear seats are folded flat.

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It was no ordinary car and looked more like a hotrod or a creation taylor-made for SEMA. At the time, Daimler Chrysler marketed the car as a retro-styled offering to the masses.

Not your ordinary

As the turn of the millennium approached, more and more manufacturers were becoming expansive with ‘futuristic’ designs. The Oldsmobile Aurora and Nissan 300ZX are a few examples that spring to mind.

Over in Motor City where the Prowler was assembled, the design engineers were given the green-light to ‘do as they wish’ in making a classic hot rod for the modern era.

As is the case with a hot rod, it can be seen and heard almost immediately. The Prowler was by no means an exception to the rule and work was then underway to create a performance roadster. In went an idea and out came one of the most ambitious creations of the past 30-plus years.

The ‘small in front, big at the back’ concept is the most noteworthy feature, aided with 17-inch alloy wheels in the front and beefier 20-inches at the rear.

Under the triangular bonnet and sending power to the rear wheels is a 3.5-litre V6 engine that produced 160kW. An upgraded 189kW version was released in 1999 – both powerplants came with a four-speed, semi-auto gearbox.

Because the Prowler was a uniquely built car, it had no direct comparisons but in terms of 0-100km/h it was up there with the 2002 Audi S6 and Mercedes-benz SL – racking constant 5.6-seconds.

Those are not bad performance figures, and this for a car that weighed under 1 300kg.

Does it accrue iconic status?

The Prowler was built as a one-off model and even though its successor – the Crossfire – was released, it never garnered much attention. It sold under 12 000 models worldwide and ended its production cycle in 2002. South Africa never received the Prowler but did receive the Crossfire.

It can be considered an automotive icon simply because of how it looks and the following of nostalgia it brings. The likes of the McLaren F1’s and Ferrari Enzo’s are legends in their own right because of its performance and seeing one in the flesh today is neigh on impossible. Something like the Prowler will never be built again in the future and for that reason it will remain a cult classic.

This model, a 2017 model, is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine. The naturally-aspirated engine delivers 94kW and 150Nm, and power is sent to the front wheels via an automatic gearbox.

In the three years that the car has been on the road, it’s covered 58 000km.

For sale: 2017 Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Executive Elite AT

Inside, out

From the front, the Elantra Executive is identified by its daytime-running LEDs and chrome strip around the grille. Two fog lights sit at either end of the front bumper.

At the rear, the bumper expands to the outer edges, creating a sense of largeness. Not that it needs to, because the Elantra is an already big vehicle. It offers plenty of luggage space and seating for up to five adults.

This model’s interior is very well looked after and the leather seats are still in prime condition.

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Price: R214 900

The engine is a naturally-aspirated unit that produces 73kW and 134Nm that’s sent to the front wheels. Nissan put its proven four-speed automatic transmission in the car to do transfer duties between the engine and tyres.

Over its tenure, the car has covered 29 000km, which translates to around 15 000km a year. That is some way down on the industry figure of 25 000km per year. This Almera still has one-year/60 000km left on its service plan, with an additional six-years/120 000km on the warranty.

For sale: 2018 Nissan Almera 1.5 Acenta AT

Spacious cabin

The Almera’s biggest trump card is its spacious cabin. The car can easily accommodate five passengers and its 490L boot all their luggage. Three adults can sit comfortably on the rear seat.

Up front, the centre console is easy to navigate through, and the driver has steering wheel mounted controls with which to navigate through media.

Another boon is the kerb weight of 1042kg.

This 2018 Nissan Almera retails for R185 000.

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A larger than life-sized Furby could be yours, with a driveable replica now being advertised on Auto Trader, the UK’s largest digital marketplace for new and used cars.

A real head turner

This particular Volkswagen Beetle has been decked out in full fur both inside and out, with huge furry ears on the roof and even comes with a giant wind up key at the back, which spins at the push of a button.

Despite all the ‘fur’, no animals have been harmed in the pimping up of this car, with signs on the windows saying so.

The seller has described the car as a real ‘head turner…that gets attention wherever she goes…and is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s faces’. 

The two-door, 1.6-litre engine hatchback is being sold as a road-worthy car, with the seller confirming she took it on a 100-mile round trip recently with no problems. 

Whilst retailers’ forecourts are currently closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, car buyers are still able to get in touch with many over phone or email to talk through potential sales that can take place once the UK Government has lifted restrictions. 

“Furbies were a classic 90s toy, which took up everyone’s time with feeding, burping, playing and generally making sure they didn’t turn into little monsters,” says Auto Trader’s Rory Reid.

“Thankfully with this driveable replica, you get all the good stuff without the hassle, and will no doubt prove very popular driving around your local area with this head turner.

“Whilst the car can’t be bought during the lockdown, you can still get in touch with the seller via email or phone to find out more about this pimped up Beetle in the meantime,” Reid added.

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