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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Stacking up the new Kia Rio against its older sibling
Is the updated fourth generation Kia Rio an upgrade from its predecessor? We recently got to spend some time with the new Rio where we were able to stack it up to its preceding sibling that arguably catalysed a rebirth for the brand not only in Mzansi but globally too. Although Kia, the largest manufacturer… Continue reading Stacking up the new Kia Rio against its older sibling
Affordable Adventuring in the Toyota Urban Cruiser
More recently, people have had an inherent yearning for adventure as a result of being cooped up under months of lockdown – getting out to experience the world around us seems more of an imperative now than ever before. Carmakers have paid attention and through the advent of the SUV segment have made adventuring into… Continue reading Affordable Adventuring in the Toyota Urban Cruiser
Good Made Better: Audi’s New A3 Range Updated
Good made better: Audi’s new A3 range updated. If you stood next to the first generation Audi A3, you would be shocked to know that it was introduced to the market nearly twenty years ago. Yes, it’s been almost two decades, and it’s been an excellent run for the brand. Locally, a total 51 400… Continue reading Good Made Better: Audi’s New A3 Range Updated
Hyundai Increase Tucson Range with Diesel Models
The Hyundai Tucson has proven to be a very popular car in 2016 and was also recently named a finalist for the SGMJ Car Of The Year 2017. The Tucson may now appeal to an even broader market as Hyundai have introduced a further two models in the Tucson range. The first of these new… Continue reading Hyundai Increase Tucson Range with Diesel Models