June, 2022 | Car And Bike SA

New Toyota Starlet(2022)

June 27, 2022August 22, 2022 Ray Stewart

In September 2020 Toyota launched a new model into the South African market, the Toyota Starlet. This car is a re-badged Suzuki Baleno sharing the same engine, same gearbox, same five door body and same interior. The only real difference is the Toyota badge and the improved service the customers will receive through a greater dealer network. When launched, the model was a remarkable success cementing itself in the highly competitive B-segment, providing a stylish look with a traditional hatchback layout and impressive frugality at the pumps. Now not even…

Citroen C3 Aircross Reviewed!

June 27, 2022August 22, 2022 Car and Bike SA

The Citroen C3 Aircross has been updated for 2022. Here’s the specification and pricing for the fun, fresh, French crossover. For 2022, Stellantis says the Citroen C3 Aircross has been given some updates to “show a more assertive personality” and the cabin has been rejigged for enhanced practicality. What’s Updated? The updated Citroen C3Aircross gains a brand new front end, designed to Give it some independance from the standard C3. The new grille is bigger and demanding, plus there are some chunky add-ons like the wheel arches and front/rear skid…

BMW X1 and BMW iX1

June 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Ray Stewart

At launch in October 2022, there will initially be a choice of two engines on the BMW X1, one being petrol and the other diesel. Both are paired with a seven-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch as standard which powers the front wheels. Then the all-electric BMW iX1 will be introduced to the line-up, all built in the Regensburg plant (Germany) and all models including the all-electric drive will come off the same assembly line. Presenting classy exterior design, the Sports Activity Vehicle has an almost square BMW kidney grille…