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Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in South Africa (Save on Petrol in 2025)

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With petrol prices constantly on the rise in South Africa, fuel efficiency has become one of the most important factors for car buyers in 2025. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a daily commuter, or simply want to reduce your running costs, choosing the right vehicle can make a massive difference to your monthly budget. In this guide, we look at the most fuel-efficient cars in South Africa for 2025, covering affordable hatchbacks, reliable sedans, and even a few hybrid and electric options that help you save big at the pump.…

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Best New Cars Under R250,000 in South Africa (2025)

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Buying cars under 250k South Africa can feel overwhelming — balancing affordability, reliability, and fuel efficiency isn’t easy. In this guide, we cover the best new and used cars under 250k for 2025, helping you make a smart choice without breaking the bank. If your budget is under R250,000, you’ll be glad to know there are still excellent options on the market in 2025. From brand-new entry-level models to reliable second-hand favourites, here’s our guide to the best cars under R250k in South Africa right now. 1. Suzuki S-Presso Price:…

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Review 80 Series Land Cruiser, does it really live up to the hype?

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We all know that fashion trends always come around full circle, one day skinny jeans are cool, the next day everybody is wearing baggy jeans two sizes too big. Same with sunglasses, nobody could pull off Aviators 10 years ago. Now they’re back in fashion and we can all look like Maverick again. Watches follow the same trend too, Casio sells more 90’s designed watches today than they ever did in the 1990’s. So, are 90’s trends making a come back? Does that mean that 90’s cars are cool again?…

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Ford Drops Bold New Accessory Packs for Everest Sport & Ranger XLT

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Because sometimes stock just isn’t enough. South African car culture is all about making it yours — and Ford knows it. That’s why the brand is rolling out head-turning dealer-fitted accessory packs for two fan favourites: the Everest Sport and Ranger XLT. Think OEM quality meets custom street style. These kits are built from Genuine Ford Accessories and official Ford Licensed Accessories, tested to the same brutal standards as Ford’s factory gear. Buy them with your new ride and they’re covered by the full 4-year / 120,000 km warranty. And…

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South Africa’s Used Car Scene is Heating Up – Practical Rides Take the Spotlight

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South Africa’s used car market just had its best month of 2025 – and it’s not all bakkies and Beemers anymore. July saw buyers leaning harder into practical, affordable, and fuel-efficient models, with a few surprising shake-ups in the top 10. Record-Breaking Month AutoTrader’s July 2025 stats paint a bullish picture: 33,919 cars sold – up +7% year-on-year and +9.4% month-on-month. Total value? A whopping R14.1 billion in used car sales. Average price: R415,983. Average mileage: 73,579 km (down from 75,227 km last year – newer cars are hitting the…

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Volkswagen’s New Transporter Lineup Just Got Way More Versatile – and a Lot More Fun to Spec

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Volkswagen’s New Transporter Lineup Just Got Way More Versatile – and a Lot More Fun to Spec Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is turning up the volume on the new Transporter generation. Already loved in panel van and Kombi form, the range now welcomes three fresh variants that crank up both practicality and personality: Dropside with double cab – rugged, roomy, and ready for everything from construction sites to surf trips. (From €41,158¹) Panel van Plus – a clever mashup for hauling both crew and cargo. (From €38,525¹) Panel van with L-shaped…

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All New Volvo EX90 Arriving in 2025

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If the time has arrived to try a fully electric car, moving away from the conventional combustion engine, this maybe the right vehicle to offer you that opportunity. The new flagship luxury SUV all-electric Volvo EX90 will be arriving in South Africa before the end of the first half of 2025. Not only is this the safest Volvo ever built, but it will take you from 0 to 100km/h in only 4.9 seconds, a similar time to many  expensive sports cars. The EX90 delivers an impressive 380 kW of power…

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The Toyota Corolla Cross: South Africa’s Favourite Compact SUV Just Got Better (2025)

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Since its arrival in 2021, the Toyota Corolla Cross has won the hearts of South African families, offering the perfect mix of trusted reliability, sleek design, and modern innovation. In the competitive compact SUV market, the Corolla Cross has cemented its place as a top choice, with more than 22,000 units sold last year alone. This remarkable achievement has made it South Africa’s second-best-selling passenger vehicle. What’s New in the Corolla Cross? Toyota South Africa Motors’ Vice President of Marketing, Glenn Crompton, highlights the car’s evolution: “The new Corolla Cross…

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Mitsubishi Motors South Africa Introduces the All-New Outlander Sport: A Stylish and Dynamic Compact SUV

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Mitsubishi is thrilled to expand its compact SUV lineup with the launch of the all-new Outlander Sport, designed to elevate everyday driving with its robust yet refined styling, advanced technology, and superior practicality. Purpose-Built for Modern Lifestyles Engineered to meet the demands of compact SUV owners, the Outlander Sport embodies Mitsubishi’s “Silky & Solid” design philosophy. It combines contemporary aesthetics with authentic SUV DNA, offering a versatile, comfortable, and cutting-edge driving experience. Jeffrey Allison, General Manager: Marketing at MMSA, states: “The Outlander Sport is our response to the thriving compact…

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All New Suzuki Swift(2024)

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One auto manufacturer who has made a serious impact into the South African vehicle market is Japanese carmaker Suzuki. While traditional manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen etc. continue to lose market share, Suzuki has made its way into third overall spot in sales. The Suzuki dealer network of 113 locations hit an all-time high in sales for October 2024 achieving an incredible record of 6 006 units, which is an average of 194 units sold every day, exceeding sales of 6 000 vehicles in a month for the first…

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Tanya and her blue Fiat 500 are a formidable and passionate representation of FIAT’s iconic success

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As FIAT celebrates its 125th anniversary globally, one passionate South African fan is celebrating her own life – changed courtesy of a Fiat 500. Tanya O’Connor, a core member of the Fiat Society of Cape Town, loves cars. She worked in the automotive sector for 25 years and raced Opel vehicles that she had modified at some of South Africa’s most legendary racetracks, including Tarlton, Zwartkops, and Kyalami – but nothing can beat her Fiat 500. It was love at first sight, not once but twice, two years ago. She…

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Land Rover Discovery Sport updated for 2024

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The Land Rover Discovery may not carry the prestige Range Rover badge but for some it is still a modern capable medium sized SUV. Produced in only two derivatives the Discovery Sport is available in the Dynamic SE and the Dynamic HSE.  Exterior: Contrast roof with distinct exterior body accents including the grille, lower body sills and lower bumpers all featuring the Gloss Black finish. The front claw detail on the bumpers and wheel arches also boasts the Gloss Black finish which amplifies the icons bold presence along with the…

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Unveiling the 2024 Honda CR-V: A Fusion of Power, Comfort, and Safety

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Introducing the 6th generation of Honda’s beloved SUV, the 2024 Honda CR-V, where rugged meets sophistication, creating a vehicle perfectly suited for daily commutes or weekend adventures. With an array of enhancements both inside and out, this SUV promises a heightened driving experience. Let’s delve into the key features of this modern marvel: Exterior Design: The CR-V showcases an all-new rugged yet sophisticated design, boasting a sleek roofline and a more commanding presence on the road. Notable design elements include distinctive grille designs, standard LED headlights, and sleek 19-inch wheels…

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2023 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Overland 5-Seater Tested.

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Americans have traditionally been good at building big family cars or just big cars in general and are the original home of the Luxury SUV’s before the rest of the world caught onto the concept Jeep built one of the original big SUVs with the first V8 Grand Cherokee. Well, True to the heritage they have certainly pulled out all the stops with this new big V6 version. What’s new on the outside?  Let’s talk size. The car I am reviewing is the 5-seeater not the 7-seater version which seats…

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The Future of Car Industry in South Africa: Will Electric Cars Triumph Over Combustion Engines?

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The current car industry in South Africa is dominated by petrol and diesel engines. But a new future is on the horizon as electric vehicles (EVs) are starting to gain traction in the country. According to an analysis by a researcher at the University of Cape Town (UCT), EVs and plug-in hybrids could potentially make up 20% of new cars sold in South Africa by 2030. However, there are still some major roadblocks to overcome for this transition to occur. For starters, the vastness of South Africa’s cities and the…

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Suzuki Fronx just unveiled for 2023

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Just when you thought Suzuki had enough models and variants on the road to please most potential buyers, along came the all-new Suzuki Fronx. It’s a vehicle with a trendy design featuring a catchy name and although it looks like a crossover version of the Suzuki Baleno, it is actually an all-new SUV developed ground-up. Fronx means Frontier – Next which essentially points to a new direction so maybe this is an indication of where Suzuki wants to take the brand in the future. A new styling concept mixing the…

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New Toyota Land Cruiser Prado for 2023

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First launched in the early 1990s, the Toyota Prado has been one of South Africa’s favorite SUVs thanks to its blend of capability, amenity, and passenger-oriented comfort.  Now the new generation Prado is more like its big brother the Land Cruiser adopting the exterior look and styling cues. The front end is based around a rectangular grille and tri-beam headlights with a low set front cowl to improve visibility. Muscular wheel arches and strong horizontal lines projects a sense of strength. From the back the Prado has simple taillights on…

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Limited Edition Hilux with X-Factor Appeal

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Although the new generation Ford Ranger bakkie is selling in numbers and is loved by many Ford and bakkie drivers, it has still not outsold the Toyota Hilux which remains South Africa’s top selling bakkie every month. To ensure it remains in this dominant position Toyota has introduced a limited edition 2023 model, the new Hilux Raider X Limited Edition. Based on the Raider 2.4 GD-6 4X4, two new variants will be available for a limited period, the 2.4 GD-6 Raider X 4X4 six-speed manual and the 2.4 GD-6 Raider…

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Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback ( 2023)

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The RS versions of Audi models already have plenty street cred when it comes to power and performance. Soon to be released in South Africa, the RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback are even more powerful, faster, and bursting with equipment and improved aggressive appearance. 4.0-litre V8 biturbo TFSI engine producing 22 kW more at 463kW and a maximum torque of 850Nm which is an increase of 50Nm than the previous model. Hold on as it sprints from 0-100km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than before.…

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Kia Picanto Coming soon(2023)

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Coming soon to a Kia dealership near you, the all-new Kia Picanto. With so many options to choose from in the small entry level car segment the Kia Picanto is often overlooked. I would advise any potential buyer looking for a small economic runaround to go test the new Picanto when it arrives in South Africa later this year. The new look exterior design has certainly improved, turning this little four door gem into an eye catcher when seen on the road. A modern compact hatchback with lots to offer…

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