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  HATCHBACK SPEARHEAD: The J3 is the first in a new wave of Chery products destined for South Africa.
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  MORE J3: The Hatchback body style will be joined by sedan models in 2013.
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  THOROUGHBRED DESIGN: The J3's been designed by Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina.
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  JUST ONE 'CHOICE': The J3 hatchback is only available in the top-spec 1.6 TXE version.
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  JUNK IN THE TRUNK: The J3's voluptuous rear is one of its stand-out features.
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  IT LIKES THINGS: The J3's 350-litre boot capacity is handy in a car of this size.
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  ALLOY WHEELS: Sixteen-inch alloy wheels are standard on J3s sold in South Africa.
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  EXTRA DOORS: The J3 comes with stylish concealed handles for the rear doors.
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  REAR LIGHT SHOW: The stylish rear light cluster.
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  NEAT AND TIDY: The centre stack is a tidy mix of beige and black. Shallow sliding tray above the gearshift is a little unexpected.
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  FOR THE DRIVER: The view from the driver's seat.
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  MODCONS GALORE: Leather seats and a range of additional high-end features are standard on the J3.
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  AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: Satellite steering wheel controls allow the driver to keep the tunes in check without taking his or her eyes off the road.

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