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Spotted! Volvo’s all-electric XC40 P8 Recharge on South African roads

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The highly anticipated Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge has been spotted on South African roads, marking the local arrival of the Swedish firm’s first all-electric vehicle (EV). A mere four days after Volvo opened the order books for the battery-powered XC40 in May 2021, all initial slots were sold out. Now the first example has made local landfall, being handed over to its excited new owner at the Tom Campher Volvo Cars dealership in Johannesburg. In order to meet growing local demand, Volvo Car South Africa has secured an additional allocation…

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Toyota Land Cruiser – 70th Anniversary Pricing

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Over the last 70 years since the Toyota Land Cruiser made its debut, South African buyers have taken to the vehicle resulting in many being seen on our roads. Viewed as a top end vehicle with premium status the four-wheel drive juggernaut has earned its reputation as a go-anywhere capable rugged off-roader ready to take on Land Rover head-to-head. The limited edition 70-series has been built to celebrate the 70-year milestone of the Land Cruiser brand. The 76 Station Wagon, 78 Wagon and 79 LCD or “bakkie” are all in…

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Toyota  Fortuner receives specification upgrades for 2022

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  In the South African SUV market, the Toyota Fortuner is the best-selling and most popular vehicle to be purchased every month. Out-selling its competitors by a significant margin month after month, Toyota keeps the Fortuner relevant by responding to customers needs and evolving the product in a quest to produce even-better automobiles for their customers. Going forward the following specification enhancements and adaptions have been incorporated into the range and available to the South African buyers.  2.8 models receive an upgrade to dual-zone climate control while the VX grade…

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Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Launched with 1 Million Km or 10Yr Motor Warranty

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One of South Africa’s most hotly contested vehicle categories is the compact segment offering so much choice from the manufacturers. As buyers have such a wide range of variants and features to choose from it has become very important that the manufacturers present their vehicle competitively priced but also competitive in features and latest tech. Maybe that’s why the all-new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is launched into the market with a one-million kilometre warranty. With a choice of two petrol engines, three transmissions and three different spec levels the Tiggo…

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Customise your Corolla Cross for 2022

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Customise your new Toyota Corolla Cross The long-awaited launch of the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross SUV has finally taken place in South Africa offering both a traditional petrol engine and a petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain. Although only recently launched early in November 2021 you will start to see them on the road as over 1400 units have been sold already. Today’s buyer wants to purchase a new vehicle which is personalised to their taste and to this end Toyota is pleased to announce the availability of a multitude of accessory packages…

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Volvo XC60(2022) is coming to SA

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Fans of the Swedish luxury car brand Volvo will be pleased to hear the MY22 Volvo XC60 is coming to South Africa. Volvo says the infotainment system makes this the best-seller smarter than ever before. This next-generation system offers unprecedented personalisation and unparalleled connectivity running Google Maps, Google Play, and hands-free Google Assistant. The Google Assistant allows the driver to use their voice to control the air temperature, set a destination, play music, send messages all while keeping hands on the wheel. The system stays up to date with maintenance and new features with updates over-the-air. Exterior changes include…

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Land Rover Defender V8 arrives in South Africa

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As the price of fuel in South Africa climbs to just over R20 a litre, Land Rover launches its most powerful and potent Defender ever made. Boasting a 5.0 – litre supercharged engine with 386kW and 625Nm available in the 110 and 90 short-wheelbase designs. Standard eight-speed automatic gearbox with permanent drive to all four wheels the hefty outputs enable the Defender 90 V8 to accelerate 0-100km/hr in just 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 240km/hr and the 110 reaching 100km/hr in just 5.4 seconds with the same maximum…

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SUZUKI JIMNY’S EVERYWHERE

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It was just less than one year ago Suzuki was striving to sell over 2 000 vehicles in one month. Now for September 2021, this Auto Manufacturer sold 3 134 units and came the third top-selling car brand in SA behind Toyota and Volkswagen.  One of the companies most popular models is the Jimny which has accumulated growing fan-base with demand continuing as time goes on. The fourth generation Jimny was introduced to SA in 2018 and after an initial slow start due to the availability of product, the model has…

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Toyota Hilux – Specification Alignment and Upgrades

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Month after month in South Africa the Toyota Hilux remains the country’s most popular vehicle, not only for the light commercial category but also top of the overall sales charts. Offered in single cab, Xtra cab and double cab, the Hilux has a model to suit everyone. In August 2020 the new ‘Face’ of the range was introduced alongside the flagship ‘Legend’ grade while the long running SRX-grade made way for the Raider. Based on market feedback Toyota is now ready to tweak some of the specifications to the Hilux…

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Polo Vivo range adds R9 000 “Black Style Package”

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From 2019 the Black Style Package was introduced to the VW Tiguan, Golf GTi and Touareg ranges. Now in 2021 the Black Package has been made available to the Polo Vivo Comfort and Highline derivatives only in Pure White, Reflex Silver, Flash Red and Reef Blue exterior colours. The Black Style Package includes black 16-inch Portago alloy wheels, gloss black mirror caps, a gloss black painted roof, gloss black B and C pillar covers, black side sill covers, body-coloured boot spoiler, privacy glass, chrome exhaust tips as well as anthracite…

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2021 Suzuki Ignis II GLX 1.2MT

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Pros – unique styling; comfortable high up seating position; solid ride and handling. Great engine Cons – Expensive (Should it be priced above a Swift); cheap finishes on the interior. Love it or hate it styling at the rear. Suzuki has launched its new ‘not quite an SUV, not quite a compact’ compact SUV; the 2020 Ignis has been overhauled, and now bears the II moniker. The unconventional looking car has charming looks and features pretty up-to-date technology, in a package that might best be described as fun-sized motoring. Much like…

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Suzuki Vitara Brezza 1.5 GLX Auto (2021) Road Test and Review

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We had the new bold compact SUV from Suzuki on test and spent some time getting to know the fun little SUV which has lots of talent. The compact SUV market is suddenly booming in South Africa and everywhere you look you will see a Kia/ Hyundai or even a VW SUV running around. This styling is on trend and the go to for new car buyers. I think it makes you feel like you can go anywhere even with its very limited ground clearance as it still gives you the confidence you…

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Toyota Rumion 2021 Pricing and Spec

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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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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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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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Toyota Land Cruiser 300(2021) Price and Spec

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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Probably considered the best in its class the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 has arrived on our shores. It’s been 14 years since the model has had a design change resulting in the all-new designed LC300 representing the new age of Land Cruisers. The 300 has certainly moved forward from the 200 in style terms with the front façade featuring a large and prominent radiator grille with sculptured rectangular headlamps on each side. While the unmistakable box-look remains the 300 has greater dynamic presence with a sense…

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New Volkswagen Caddy(2021)

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New Volkswagen Caddy to retail in SA in November One of the most under-rated vehicles on our roads is the VW Caddy. Launched in South Africa in 1992, the Caddy has gone through four generations and has sold 35 617 units, 1 730 in 2020 and achieved 88% of the A City Van segment. World-wide the Caddy has sold over 3 million vehicles since 1979. I say the Caddy is under-rated only from an awareness point of view, as I believe this amazing versatile van fits into so many lifestyles and has…

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2021 Citroën C3 Shine Review and Road Test

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Pros – unique styling; comfortable seating; solid ride and handling. Cons – pricey; limited rear leg and head room. The latest offering from the back in SA brand is the 2021 Citroen C3 Shine, and we have thought up a few keywords to describe it starting with quirky, fun, cool, different, and possibly even pretty. It’s a fantastical little hatch that offers unique styling, a funky design and plenty of practicality. It even sports Air Bumps, which are at least slightly more discreet then the previous door protection fitted to…

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The Ultimate Range Rover Sport SVR from Land Rover Special Operations(2022)

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The name says it all “The Ultimate Range Rover Sport SVR from Land Rover Special Operations”. When a normal Range Rover Evoque, Velar or Sport is no longer good enough for your desires, you can now purchase the Ultimate Range Rover. The Special Edition Sport SVR boasts new solid glass flake paintwork options for the first time. Three hand-finished exterior paint choices include Maya Blue Gloss, Marl Grey and Ligurian Black Satin with each colour featuring a Narvik Black contrast roof. The delicate and highly reflective fine white glass flake…

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More Choice for Range Rover Velar Customers.

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In-order to accommodate Range Rover customers who do not want to buy off the shelf but would rather have colour and feature combinations to choose from to make their vehicle far more individual and personal, the Velar model is offering a new suite of updates. The New Range Rover Velar Auric Edition is the variant which will accommodate buyer’s personalisation and exclusive design. In Latin Auric means “Gold”, a nod to elegant finishes which further enhance the Velars modern design. 14 distinctive paint colours are now on offer including Charente…

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