Make the Journey Your Destination
Suzuki has finally revealed the production-ready long-wheelbase (LWB), five-door variant of its globally popular Jimny compact off-roader at the Auto Expo 2023 in India ... and word is that this longer, more spacious version will soon be available locally alongside the existing three-door range. However, one cannot but mull over the incredulity
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The long-serving Mazda CX-3 compact SUV has again received some subtle upgrades but the flagship Hikari (it means “ray of light” in Japanese) version, while attractive, is now more about “chug-chug” than “zoom-zoom”, writes long-time Mazda fan Jim Freeman. “Chug, chug, chug. Puff, puff, puff. Ding-dong, ding-dong. The little train rumbled
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Just over two years ago, Toyota South Africa introduced a special Hilux derivative, the GR Sport. Offered in double-cab format with three colours only and limited to 600 units, the launch of the GR Sport followed shortly after Nasser Al Attiyah’s victory in the homegrown Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa
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Part of the success of South Africa’s most popular SUV, the Toyota Fortuner, can be attributed to continuously responding to the evolving needs of customers and incorporating this market feedback into the product line-up in order to stay ahead of the game. So, while the current Fortuner has been upgraded less
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In the early 2000s during the height of the MPV craze the Korean-built Kia Carens had a tough task competing against models like the Renault Scenic, Opel Zafira, Toyota Corolla Verso, Citroën Xsara Picasso. Honda FR-V, Seat Altea, Fiat Multipla and Daewoo Tacuma locally.Initially introduced here in 2001, the original
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The top-selling vehicle in Mzansi (a bakkie, no less) has been upgraded with more engine power, technology, convenience, and comfort, while retaining its traditional hallmarks of toughness and durability. The line-up and grade strategy for the Toyota Hilux has also been revised – and now you too can own a Legend
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The bestselling bakkie-based seven-seat Toyota Fortuner has now gained executive level within the SUV range of the Japanese manufacturer with the introduction of a VX flagship grade in the facelifted model range. The VX suffix, as employed on the Toyota RAV4, Prado, and Land Cruiser 200, denotes the highest specification level on
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The latest Discovery combines a design evolution with a versatile and intelligently packaged interior – embodying the spirit of family adventure that has characterised the premium family SUV brand of Land Rover for more than 30 years. Featuring the latest generation six-cylinder Ingenium petrol and diesel engines, advanced Pivi Pro infotainment and
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With the local battle for bakkie and SUV supremacy continuing unabatedly, the fight for share of the lucrative All-Terrain replacement tyre market has escalated another notch with the release of the new, locally produced Dunlop Grandtrek AT5 by Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Sumitomo Dunlop). Previewed to dealers recently at the Toyota test
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The Jianghuai Automobile Company (JAC) may be almost unknown locally but the state-owned manufacturer is a giant in the Chinese auto industry and a prolific producer of electric vehicles. However, a recent slump in domestic sales sparked renewed efforts by the company to expand internationally, and it is now represented
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