It takes generations to build up a near-immortal legacy with an adoring customer base at the core. In Mzanzi, there are staples for different types of mobility where everything else in the segment becomes an outlier. Our go-to bakkie is the Hilux while the Golf GTI is glorified in its hot hatch segment. We lived with the 8th generation of the beloved German derivative to see if the recipe has deviated from its predecessors.
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The updated Suzuki Swift is all about the right feels!
Suzuki recently hosted automotive press for the national launch of their mid-cycle refresh of their best-selling Swift model. We spent the morning venturing around in the new compact hatchback along some of Gauteng’s country roads to see if this car had #alltherightfeels. The Swift has been one of Suzuki’s best selling vehicles since its inception… Continue reading The updated Suzuki Swift is all about the right feels!
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?
Super Car or Super Saloon?
How would you spend your R1.9M?: Mercedes Benz AMG GTS tested. Years ago, a supercar was the pinnacle of automotive excellence. Driving such a car was not only an indication of wealth, but a symbol of success for those who have been afforded the opportunity to make such a purchase. Brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini… Continue reading Super Car or Super Saloon?
Isuzu KB300 DTEQ LX: It’s Bakkie time Boet
We drive Isuzu South Africa’s KB300 DTEQ LX Some countries refer to it as a “pickup”, “truck” or a “ute” but here in sunny South Africa, we call it a bakkie. This type of vehicle has been the back bone of many industries, servicing the needs of many businesses. Over time though, the bakkie has… Continue reading Isuzu KB300 DTEQ LX: It’s Bakkie time Boet
Something different: The Kia Cerato Koup.
Dare to be different, the Kia Cerato Koup. Sometimes in life, we all long for something different. Whether it’s a different flavour of ice-cream, a different restaurant to eat at, or even a different car to drive. In the car department, choosing something different to what many people buy can be a risky thing. The… Continue reading Something different: The Kia Cerato Koup.
Volkswagen South Africa’s new launched Passat, is it a game-changer?
Not just a great personality: Volkswagen South Africa’s new Passat. Most people have experienced what it’s like to be set up with a potential boyfriend or girlfriend. It’s awkward and uncomfortable. When this happens, there is usually a build up to the first “date” and this build up often involves a great deal of selling.… Continue reading Volkswagen South Africa’s new launched Passat, is it a game-changer?
Maybach S600, a new level of luxury.
First Class at zero thousand feet. The Mercedes S class has arguably been the crème de la crème of luxury vehicles for some time now. This car is Mercedes’ answer to the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and Jaguar XJ. These vehicles are built to be driven long distances in the utmost of comfort. You… Continue reading Maybach S600, a new level of luxury.