Renault has increased their SUV portfolio extensively in the past few years, this experience has put them in good stead with the highly contentious segment. While offerings scattering the price range such as the Kiger, Captur, Kadjar and Duster compete well in their segments, Renault were in need of their own entry into the premium SUV C market. This is where their Koleos fits into the equation. After being on sale in our market for only 2 years with mediocre sales, minor updates to the vehicle have been implemented in the hopes of compelling consumers for what can be described as a handsome, spacious and comfortable option.
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Is bigger better? The new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Automotive brands are no strangers to pulling at the heartstrings of buyers. One such method is to revive a revered nameplate as a more commercially viable vehicle. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross does exactly this. While it may have been reincarnated as a coupe SUV in 2017 to entice younger buyers who were familiar with the Eclipse of the 90’s, three years on and it has already received a facelift. The extra length and updated looks are intended to make it a more approachable option for buyers with an itch to explore. We spent a few days with it in the Lowveld to find out if the updates have allowed it to grow into what it was intended to be.
Honda’s WR-V wants a piece of the compact crossover cake
Honda recently launched their WR-V model, which wants a piece of the most competitive segment in South Africa, but is their newcomer the right car for the job? We recently got to experience the liveability of the affordable 1.2 Comfort model. The Tokyo-based automaker is no stranger to SUVs, with a broad range on offer… Continue reading Honda’s WR-V wants a piece of the compact crossover cake
Alfa Romeo Stelvio – fast, fun but expensive.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Driven Review If you are familiar with the team here at TheMotorist, you will know it consists of myself, Francisco and Richard. While the latter two happen to be brothers, Francisco and myself are born within a month of each other. Unfortunately for Richard, he has passed the “fun part” of his… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Stelvio – fast, fun but expensive.
New Volkswagen Touareg: First Drive
We Drive the New Volkswagen Touareg It’s amazing what happens to us when we get older. In my twenties, what was important in a vehicle was its looks, my friend’s opinion and of course, what members of the opposite sex would say when I rocked up in my sweet wheels. Now, in my thirties, with… Continue reading New Volkswagen Touareg: First Drive
Five good and bad features on the new VW Tiguan.
The VW Tiguan came to the market with a bang. It’s sharp design, edgy looks and mini spaceship/ transformer aura caught the market’s attention. We have a full in-depth review in our latest edition of TheMotorist Digital Magazine by Francisco, so I’m just here to tell you five things I enjoyed and found frustrating about… Continue reading Five good and bad features on the new VW Tiguan.
Grown up yet young at heart: Audi’s new Q7 driven.
Slimmer, smarter and better. Getting older is a funny and weird thing. You start to notice changes in not only how you view the world but also, how you use it. Not only do I not drink beer any more (let’s be completely honest, it doesn’t taste nice and most of us drink it to… Continue reading Grown up yet young at heart: Audi’s new Q7 driven.