Month: October 2021

Toyota Rumion 2021 Pricing and Spec

Ray Stewart
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Most drivers on our roads will recognise the Toyota Avanza, the seven-seater people mover small MPV which has been on our roads for two generations. Well now the Avanza has made way for the Toyota Rumion a much-improved vehicle catering to evolving customer’s needs and a good fit for both leisure and business customers. This will be the third joint venture with Suzuki following the success of the “Starlet” and “Urban Cruiser”, both of which have achieved significant sales levels in a short space of time. The newcomer retains the…

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BAIC B40 PLUS SUV in South Africa (2021)

Ray Stewart
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Firstly, who is BAIC and what are they about. The BAIC Group (Beijing Automotive International Corporation) is one of the five largest automotive groups in China. Its headquarters are in Beijing with its Turin Styling Centre in Italy. They have been around for 59 years and they produce automobiles at various locations in China and currently employ more than 130 000 employees. In 2018 the company sold 2,402,000 vehicles from both passenger and commercial sales. Today BAIC Group ranks number 124th in the Future Global 500 and has been on the…

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Land Rovers new Discovery Metropolitan Edition

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Land Rover has added a new special edition to its Discovery range the Metropolitan Edition. In summary this variant has a suite of technologies and enhanced comfort convenience features in this seven-seater family SUV.  From the outside the R-Dynamic HSE has Bright Atlas detailing for the grille along with Discovery lettering. This is complimented by Hakuba Silver bumper inserts, 22-inch Diamond Turned alloy wheels with gloss Grey detailing, black brake callipers, private glass, and a Sliding Panoramic Roof. A gloss Black Contrast Roof is standard with this limited edition. Inside…

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Lexus LX Unveiled Q1 2022

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Saudi Arabia being the country with the most Lexus buyers was the chosen location to show the world the first viewing of the Lexus LX. The preview was done on-line and beamed across the globe to the many motoring enthusiasts who were already anticipating a dramatic upgrade to the styling and luxury features of this sought-after SUV. Since the original launch in 1989 Lexus has always been a forerunner in the introduction of new technologies and value to its customers. The LX was introduced in 1996 as the flagship of…

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Nissan Navara Single-Cab launched in SA(2021) Pricing and Spec

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To complete the range of Nissan bakkies available in South Africa, Nissan will launch a single-cab version of the Navara on 11th October 2021.  This follows the success of the all-new Navara Double Cab introduced in June of this year.  The Navara has a reputation for its rugged style, robust capabilities, reliability, and versatility making it one of the most loved vehicles in the line-up across the globe. In South Africa customers know the Navara to be “Africa tough”, built locally for private or business use. The new single cab…

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Updated Peugeot 3008 GT-Line Road Test

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OPULENT from the moment you open the door. The 2021 Peugeot 3008 GT is the pinnacle model in its mid-sized SUV range, offering class and comfort. To stand out from the crowd, it sports Chrome exterior highlights, grille and branding featuring high polished, eye catching wheels.

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Kia Sportage GT-Line (2021) Pricing and Spec

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Kia Sportage GT-Line Over the years both Globally and in South Africa, the Kia Motor company has built a brand which is represented in most countries in the world. The Sportage model is a global best seller and is also the top selling SUV range in Kia’s stable.  This flagship vehicle has almost three decades in the market and has now introduced the Sportage GT-Line positioned at the top of the Sportage range. This move will fill a gap before the fifth-generation model debuts next year in 2022. The fourth…

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