Year: 2021

Volkswagen Golf GTi MK8(2021) specifications

Ray Stewart
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  As the hot hatch segment becomes more competitive in South Africa, VW is set to launch the eighth generation Golf GTi which will arrive in the second quarter of 2021. The original GTi was launched at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt 45 years ago, and in South Africa in July 2013, selling 14 252 units since that date. Our local market is the biggest Golf GTi market outside of Europe, 34% of the total seventh generation Golf sales were the GTi derivative and the Golf model range contributes 29.1% of the A Hatch segment in SA.…

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E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet(2021) Spec and pricing

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Mercedes Benz first launched an elegant cabriolet in 1991 and in 1993 renamed it the E-Class. Now in 2021 MB have taken the E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet and added a healthy load of facelifts in most areas of the model including technology, driving assist, infotainment and engine efficiency. In South Africa two models will initially be available at launch. Firstly the 2.0 litre four-cylinder E-200 delivering 145 kW and 320 Nm of torque achieving 0-100 km/ hr in 7.5 seconds. Secondly the E-300 with the same engine but adjusted to deliver 190 kW and 370 Nm…

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Range Rover Sport SVR Carbon Edition(2021) Spec and Price

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Carbon fibre is a light-weight material often used in car manufacturing replacing traditional materials to help contribute to the overall weight of the finished vehicle. Usually used in high performance automobiles with the objective of reducing load and increasing speed. Range Rover has introduced this product into its Sport range launching the SVR Carbon Edition which is the flagship model of the Range Rover line up. You will immediately identify this variant on the road by the carbon fibre centre section of the bonnet also featuring functional integrated cooling vents. Carbon trim has been applied to the…

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First 10 SVI-ARMOURED Ford Rangers Sold!

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Formed in 2004, SVI is a company which specialises in product evaluation and manufacturing of armoured products in conjunction with the Ford Motor company. Within ten weeks of the launch of the SVI-armoured Ford Ranger orders for ten of the Rangers were received. This is an indication of the need for a factory build armoured vehicle in South Africa not only for business use but also private. To enable more customers to be the position to buy, Ford is offering its Ford Credit facility to these buyers. Its also worth noting the final…

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Suzuki Vitara Brezza(2021) Options and Spec

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Suzuki has already made many in-roads to the south African Market, achieving record sales from some of the models in the local line up. India is another country where Suzuki has been successful especially with the variant Vitara Brezza which has become India’s most popular compact SUV and has sold 600 000 units since introduction, in 2016. Now the Vitara Brezza lands in SA and is available immediately from any of Suzuki’s 71 dealers. Voted car of the year in India in 2017 the Vitara Brezza has built a loyal following making this model the ideal SUV for…

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New Peugeot 2008 SUV(2021) Options and Spec

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For an automobile manufacturer with a 210 year history, Peugeot has certainly showed its intentions for the future of its brand with the launch of the all new Peugeot 2008 SUV. A car so dynamic in styling, driving experience and advanced technology it will surely be a winner for not only fierce supporters of the Peugeot brand but also fornew buyers in the SUV segment. Bold modern styling the 2008 will project its own personality and certainly stand out from the crowd. Balanced lines and a recessed windshield makes the bonnet more horizontal and creates a…

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All-New Mazda CX-30 Compact SUV For South Africa(2021)

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The 7 th generation Mazda CX-30 compact SUV was first revealed at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2019 and launched internationally in April 2019. Moving forward into 2021, the new CX-30 is now in South Africa. Slotting into the CX range between the CX-3 and CX-5 the new CX-30 consists of three derivatives, Active, Dynamic and Individual all in front-wheel drive and automatic transmission. Powered by a 2.0L SKYACTIV-G engine, which puts out 121 kW of power at 6 000rmp and 213 Nm of torque at 4 000rpm. Every car across the range comes standard with high…

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The All new Audi R8(2021) Price and Spec

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The Audi R8 is the fastest volume-production model of the Audi sport brand offered in both a Coupe version and Spyder version boasting an even sharper design. Although the official launch in South Africa has been announced for the 1 st April 2021, VIP customers have started taking delivery of the R8 V10 as part of Audi’s pre-launch strategy. So, let’s look at why super car enthusiasts are so excited about the latest Audi R8 to be launched to the world. Power and torque: The engine. The 5,2 FSI in the R8 V10 quattro continues…

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PEUGEOT 2008 SUV Pricing Released (2021)

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  The new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV Soon to be Launched in South Africa(Feb)  we have official pricing from R359 900! The original Peugeot 2008 has been updated, with more tech, and upgraded engines by the 2016 facelifted version. The distinctive differences from the original model were the new vertical grille, wheel arch extensions, new black and chrome headlight casings, stoplights along with new rim designs. The interior came with LED dome lights, more storage compartments, Mirror Screen, Apple Carplay and more. Power came from either 1.2-liter gasoline or a 1.6-liter…

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Mazda CX-5 2.0L Carbon Edition FWD ( 2021) Spec

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Mazda is satisfied to report an update to our multi-award winning Mazda CX-5 range with the appearance of the Mazda CX-5 2.0L Carbon Edition FWD. This model will fill in as an elective contribution to the remainder of the CX-5 2.0L range, offering an elite and energetic look, on both the outside and inside. The Carbon Edition comes standard with a similar 2.0L SKYACTIV-G motor (121kW/213Nm) offered on the current 2.0L territory. The 2.0L Carbon Edition FWD will be available in automatic transmission only The particular will be founded on…

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