Category: Volkswagen

VW Golf 8R ready to go end April 2023

Ray Stewart
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At last, following many delays in the official launch, the new VW Golf 8R is ready for sale in South Africa at the end of April 2023. Production constraints and parts shortages have severely derailed the heavily anticipated launch plans, but buyers can now purchase from your local dealer from 25th April 2023. The most powerful production series Golf R hatch (and maybe even the last) develops 235kW of power and 400Nm of torque.  First introduced to SA in 2007, the Golf R has sold 6 000 units and is considered…

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New Volkswagen Amarok

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When driving on South African roads and you spot a “Bakkie,” you often must look a few times to identify if it is a Toyota, Isuzu, or Ford as they all look so similar. This will not apply to the recently globally launched VW Amarok as the exterior design is so different from anything else on the road you will know right away it is the mighty Amaroc. Introduced to the world on 7th July 2022 the new Volkswagen Amaroc will be launched in South Africa at a media event…

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New Volkswagen T-Roc available in South Africa. (Spec and Pricing)

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From July 2022 the all new VW T-Roc will be made available to South African buyers. This model is positioned between the Taigo and Tiguan in the Volkswagen T SUV line-up. Projecting a solid German build, the new T-Roc features a fresh exterior design with up-graded interior using high quality materials and a soft touch dash surface.  Since first launched to the South African market the T-Roc has sold 4,490 units providing Volkswagen with the confidence to upgrade the model and continue with positive sales. The exterior design has been…

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Volkswagen TAIGO ready for June 2022 Launch

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It is evident by the number of SUVs on our showroom floors, that motor manufacturers are moving away from the traditional four door saloon cars with a boot, to a more compact and versatile mode of transport. The buyer of today wants a vehicle that takes you to and from work during the week and can be used at weekends to explore the countryside with the family and lots of luggage in the back. Volkswagen has been travelling down this road for some time now and has five SUV type…

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Teaser of the New VW Amarok(2022)

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In South Africa the Volkswagen Amarok is known to be the fastest and most powerful “Bakkie” on the market. Its therefore no surprise the all new Amarok for launch in 2022 will be manufactured in South Africa for both local and global consumption. South Africa and other countries such as Australia use the Amarok “Pick-up” for tasks no ordinary 2×2 vehicle could perform. Transporting medicine to remote locations, protecting wildlife or saving lives on beaches are just a few of the jobs the Amarok has been involved in. Any matter…

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New VW Caddy launch and Price Update.

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The versatile best-selling Volkswagen Caddy line-up has been updated and will be available to South African buyers from February 2022. The Caddy was first launched overseas in 1979 and since then three million  have been built and sold. In the local SA market the Caddy was introduced in 1992 and has sold over 35 000 units. The major success of this range is attributed to the wide model line-up  providing a version for every buyer’s needs, private, business or leisure. The new 5th generation is offered in Caddy, Caddy Maxi, Caddy…

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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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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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