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On the road in the new Opel Adam Jam.    Photos by Tebogo Phaswane
On the road in the new Opel Adam Jam. Photos by Tebogo Phaswane

SunWheels had the pleasure of taking the Opel Adam Jam for a test drive.

It may look small but its little 1-litre, three-cylinder engine provides lots of power, which suits the Adam’s personality.

What SunWheels liked about this six-speed manual was how quickly and easily it accelerated and how smoothly the gears changed – it’s almost like the Adam had a mind of its own. The ride is sporty but also grips the road nicely in a corner.

It is quite spacious in front, with height-adjustable front seats and split-folding rear seats. The boot looks small but it’s average when compared to its rivals.

The Jam version comes with all the bells and whistles. It has a nice extra called advanced park assist 2 which helps those who find parking a bit of a challenge.

Side blind-spot alert uses an ultrasonic radar to scan the sides and rear of the car. Each outside mirror has a light which flashes to warn the driver of any dangerously close objects, whether another vehicle or a pedestrian.

Another feature we liked was the hill-start assist for all those uphill stop-and-goes we did.

If you need to reduce your steering at lower speeds, flipping on city mode boosts power to your power steering.

The Adam raises the bar a few notches. It is good to look at, fun to drive and a pleasure to park.

It has a funky, modern interior with a beautiful dash and easy connections. It’s the perfect city car for any age.

All new Opel vehicles come standard with a five-year/120 000km warranty.

The warranty covers surprise costs, bumper to bumper, free of charge, as long as they are related to the warranty conditions.

The warranty does not cover normal wear items and routine services.

The Adam also comes with a three-year/60 000km service plan.

PRICING

  • Adam 1,0T – R226 925
  • Adam Jam 1,0T – R263 807
  • Adam Slam 1,0T – R275 553
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