Jetour South Africa has confirmed that the approved payload capacity for applicable T1 and T2 models is 475 kg, including the driver. The revised rating also applies to qualifying existing vehicles already on South African roads.
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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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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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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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Over the last decade the decline in demand for a normal four door sedan automobile has been replaced with the rise of the modern SUV. No one wants to buy a saloon car anymore everyone wants a Sports Utility Vehicle even if its just to park on the pavement. At the top end of the large SUV segment along with the Range Rovers etc is the very sought-after Toyota Land Cruiser. A vehicle which has always been popular in South Africa and now making its much anticipated debut on the world stage, the Toyota Cruiser 300. The…
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The Kia Motor company (Korean Industry of Automobile) first launched in South Africa in December 1997 through a division of the Imperial group. Since launch the brand has increased in sales and penetration achieving a place in the top-ten automakers in South Africa. The latest model to be given a re-design is the larger SUV in the family the Kia Sportage. The fifth generation Sportage projects cutting edge sleek yet muscular exterior design along with new design features in the interior. Kia’s acclaimed “Opposites United” design philosophy is at the heart of the new Sportage youthful appearance. The…
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The B-SUV Segment in South Africa contains Urban Compact SUV’s and is one of the most active and burgeoning segments amongst the many Auto categories. Built in Anantapur in India the new Kia Sonet is one of the vehicles of choice in this segment. The new Sonet has been re-developed and engineered from the ground up and has been designed as the compact SUV which ticks all the boxes offering many features and remaining value for money. Engineers from India and South Korea have tested the new Sonet covering over 100 000km across diverse driving terrain, situations and climatic…
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We Like: Futuristic styling, good performance, fully loaded with all the extras, digital display, red detailing. We Don’t Like: Damaged brand image, resale, fuel consumption average in class. In Summary Price: R 550 900 (October 2020) Engine: 1.6-litre turbopetrol Power/Torque: 121 kW / 240 Nm Transmission: 6 speed automatic Fuel Consumption: 7.9 L/100 km Load space: 520 to 1 630 litres After a short absence, Citroen has come back to SA with 3 Strong products: the C3 compact hatchback, C3 Aircross crossover, and this model which we were lucky enough to have…
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Exceptionally stylish, practical, comfortable to drive and now even more affordable, Peugeot is introducing a new LIMITED EDITION 1.2-litre Active 96kW THP 6-speed manual to the already impressive 3008 SUV range. The Limited Edition will be offered exclusively on the Peugeot 3008 1.2-litre Active which will display a “Limited Edition” badge. The 1.2-litre Active offers the best of both worlds with outstanding engine efficiency and sporty styling. It brings you advanced technology, a unique driving experience, an impressive interior as well as increased passenger and luggage space for just R369 900 making…
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What is it? Shockingly affordable, says Renault . How shocking? This compact crossover-style machine costs from R304 900 or R85 000 less than the price of a Nissan Qashqai 1.5cdi. The Duster is bigger inside, too and has the same 1.5-litre dCi turbodiesel engine should you so wish. That’s shocking. Indeed, it should be no surprise to find there are compromises to saving money when buying a Renault Duster. It’s just that the proven Renault bits beneath mean it shouldn’t break or fall to bits. To buyers who want something…
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Hyundai has revealed that its baby SUV will be named Kona. Set to arrive locally in the third quarter of 2017, the model will be based on Hyundai’s i30, which could make the car slightly larger than the Mazda2-based Mazda CX-3 that has proved popular locally. The Kona is expected to build on technology offered in the next-generation i30, offering advanced driver aids as well as a premium infotainment system. Following in the footsteps of the Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs named after geological locations, the new model takes inspiration…
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