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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross(2022) Updated.

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We were lucky enough to spend time with the recently updated Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 T GLS 4×2 variant, this is a first time this segment has been updated with a turbo charged motor making 110kw and 250nm, it now competes head to head with the rest of class. If you prefer the most reliable tried and tested Mitsubishi 2.0L 16v motor you can still purchase it with the update but it is the “base” model variant producing the same 110kws but only 198nm. Mitsubishi is like the old faithful…

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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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Peugeot’s Landtrek 4×4(2022) Reviewed

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Over nearly a century, Peugeot has been a formidable force in Africa. The new LANDTREK enables Peugeot to make a strong comeback in a market where it has a very strong heritage, the LANDTREK personifies the DNA of legendary models such the 404 wagon and the 504 Pick-Up which sold exceptionally well in SA back in the day. Peugeot bravely releases the all new LANDTREK, which enters the One-Ton Pick-Up segment and accounts for more than 25% of the South African new vehicle market, and possibly the hardest segment to…

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Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 Di-DC 4X4 A/T P/U D/C(2022) Reviewed

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The new Mitsubishi Triton represents 42 years of Japanese engineering and that means that it’ as strong and capable as Anything we’ve ever driven, on road and especially off road. Since it emerged as the L200 in 1978, Mitsubishi have sold 4.7 million units. We loved them in South Africa, previously known as a “Colt” – a workhorse and lifestyle companion, a member of the family even, just like its rivals such as the Ford ranger, Isuzu D-MAX (nee KB) and Toyota Hilux. The development of this particular Triton began in…

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Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid.

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As the Swedish luxury car manufacturer Volvo continues its shift towards electrification of its vehicles the all new XC60 T8 will now be available in South Africa. With a price tag of R1 218 000 the all-wheel drive XC60 T8 is a plug-in hybrid boasting high-performance and low emissions. The turbo and supercharged 2.0 litre petrol engine produces 233 kW and 400 Nm. The electric motor sited on the rear axle is powered by an 18.8 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of receiving a charge via cable and generates 107 kW and 309…

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New Mercedes-Benz C-Class(2022)

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So, you want to own a Mercedes Benz but cannot afford the S-Class. We have been assured the next best thing is the all new MB C-Class with many design aspects, comfort and digitalisation taken from the flagship S-Class. The new baby merc has launched its 6th Generation  C-Class after selling more than 10.5 million vehicles in more than one hundred markets globally since 1982 making the C-Class the most successful sedan in the Mercedes Benz range. The new model will be assembled at the East London plant in South…

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The all new Kia Sorento(2022) Pricing and Spec Available from March 2022

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The name Kia in the Korean language means “to rise” and that is certainly what this automobile manufacturer is accomplishing as it grows the expansion of the brand. Not only have they introduced a new KIA logo but they are also turning out new models and upgrades to existing models at a fast rate. One model which has just gone through a facelift is the fourth-generation Kia Sorento the flagship of the SUV line-up. Launched in 2002 as a utilitarian all-terrain vehicle, the Sorento has been transformed into something altogether…

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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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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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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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Lexus LX Unveiled Q1 2022

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Saudi Arabia being the country with the most Lexus buyers was the chosen location to show the world the first viewing of the Lexus LX. The preview was done on-line and beamed across the globe to the many motoring enthusiasts who were already anticipating a dramatic upgrade to the styling and luxury features of this sought-after SUV. Since the original launch in 1989 Lexus has always been a forerunner in the introduction of new technologies and value to its customers. The LX was introduced in 1996 as the flagship of…

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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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Kia Sportage GT-Line (2021) Pricing and Spec

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Kia Sportage GT-Line Over the years both Globally and in South Africa, the Kia Motor company has built a brand which is represented in most countries in the world. The Sportage model is a global best seller and is also the top selling SUV range in Kia’s stable.  This flagship vehicle has almost three decades in the market and has now introduced the Sportage GT-Line positioned at the top of the Sportage range. This move will fill a gap before the fifth-generation model debuts next year in 2022. The fourth…

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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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70 days to Corolla Cross

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70 days to Corolla Cross Another sign of the times in car buyer’s habits is the move away from the normal four door and boot sedan car to a SUV. And if you are Toyota and have been selling the ‘World’s best-selling car’ the Corolla sedan in South Africa since 1975, then you really need to adapt to the new demand. Introducing the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross SUV poised to take the Corolla brand into the ‘new-age’. To keep with the move towards ‘New energy vehicles the Corolla Cross will…

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