Day: September 1, 2020

Nissan Patrol(2021) Pricing and Spec

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Most automobile manufacturers of today have adopted a strategy of taking successful models within their range and implementing a major upgrade and facelift. This allows the manufacturer to offer an improved level of sophistication, comfort and intelligence, and market an already successful brand at a premium price. Nissan is no different, taking the “Nissan Patrol” which is already a popular SUV in a very select segment and giving the vehicle more enhancements in order to retain existing buyers and attract new consumers to this brand. Nissans flagship 4×4 is steeped in tradition and heritage and is preparing…

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Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4 Turbo (2020) Review

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We Love: Price and fuel economy, great handling, Performace, all the hot hatch Feels We Don’t Love: carbon vinyl might not wear well, exhuast tone could have been beefier to match. Highlights: Retail:R347 900 Engine: 1.4-litre 4-cylinder Turbo charged Jet Power/Torque: 103 kW/220 Nm Transmission: 6-speed manual (is available in Automatic) Fuel consumption: 6.1 L/100 km (claimed) 6.2L/100 km (Achieved) Load capacity: 242-918 litres CO2: 174g/km (ADR Combined) The Suzuki Swift Sport brings back fond memories of seeing the 1.6-Litre versions racing around Singapore. Up and down orchard road in the middle of the…

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Mitsubishi ASX(2020) Review and Pricing

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We Like: Solid Feeling on the road, 2.0 N/A lots of torque, leg room in the rear, large panoramic roof. We Don’t Like: Fuel consumption is average, interior design and trim are a bit bland, a weird squeak from the back of the front seats – might be car specific. In Summary Retail: R414 900 Engine: 2.0L MIVEC DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder Power/Torque: 103 kW/220 Nm Transmission: 6-speed CVT (is available in Manual our Pick) Fuel consumption: 7.9L/100km (Combined Cycle) (claimed) 8.1L/100 km (Achieved) Load capacity: 406-1 120 litres The Mitsubishi ASX has had a pretty drastic facelift, starting…

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Ford Everest Range Expanded(2020)Spec & Pricing

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The Ford Motor Company of South Africa has bolstered its Everest seven-seater sports utility vehicle line up with the addition of a new XLT 4×4 derivative powered by the impressive and frugal 2.0-litre Single Turbo engine combined with Fords advanced 10-speed automatic transmission. This new derivative slots into the range perfectly just above the XLT 4×2. Equipped with a 2.0 Single Turbo diesel engine producing 132 kW of power and 420Nm of torque available from 1 750 to 2 500 r/min – with up to 340Nm available from as low as 1 250 r/min. The 10-speed trend-setting automatic transmission features…

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VW Transporter (2021) Pricing and Specifications

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  A legend in South Africa the Volkswagen Kombi and Caravelle have been best-sellers for the past six decades. The T-series range consists of the Pick-up (Single and double cab), Panel-van, Crew bus, Kombi, Caravelle and California. Going on sale from January 2021 the face lifted line-up will now be called the T6.1 and will be sold in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. So what is New!  From an exterior point of view the radiator grill is significantly larger and forms a single stylish unit with the new bumper. Two chrome-plated cross-bars link…

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