Mercedes-Benz X-Class released After much anticipation, the cover has finally dropped off the Mercedes Benz X-Class double-cab bakkie. The focus of the X–Class is heavily on the combination of luxury and utility, all in a leisure focused package. The global launch held over the past two days revealed styling that was more conservative to that of the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz debuts their double-cab X-Class bakkie
Tag: Bakkie
The Isuzu KB X-Rider In South Africa
Isuzu KB X-Rider The Isuzu KB is what I would describe as a decent bakkie, in the same way that Pepsi is a decent alternative to Coca-Cola – there are many things I dislike about it, but overall it seems to do a good job in relation to its purpose. For me, the KB never… Continue reading The Isuzu KB X-Rider In South Africa
Nissan Navara Launches In South Africa
We Drive The New Nissan Navara With Its 5 Link Suspension System. Can you remember the type of person you were, or what you were doing in your life twelve years ago? In twelve years, I have left high school, dabbled in higher education, moved continents and tied the proverbial knot. I am a walking… Continue reading Nissan Navara Launches In South Africa
Why the Toyota Hilux TRD prototype would be a major seller in South Africa
The bakkie market in South Africa has undoubtedly got a very loyal fan base. Month in and month out there are thousands of pick-ups sold in the country, with the two biggest competing brands being Ford and Toyota. Ford has risen to the top recently because not only is their offering very capable, the Ranger… Continue reading Why the Toyota Hilux TRD prototype would be a major seller in South Africa
Fiat Fullback: Can it cut it with today’s bakkie market?
Fiat Fullback Driven Review Motorist Digital Magazine – Edition 08 That awkward moment when people ask you if you’re driving a Toyota Hilux, but your response is “no, it’s a Fiat”. This seemed to happen often whilst we had the Fiat Fullback on test, and the truth is that you can understand why people kept… Continue reading Fiat Fullback: Can it cut it with today’s bakkie market?
A Mercedes-Benz Bakkie – Would you buy one?
Over recent years we have seen the Pickup or Bakkie market change, instead of the classic workhorse, Bakkies are used more for commercial and private sectors, simultaneously. Not only have they adapted into vehicles that look and feel great, they also have plenty of space for passengers, especially the double cab models. Mercedes have cottoned… Continue reading A Mercedes-Benz Bakkie – Would you buy one?