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Another SUV but this one has a different slant Of the tougher variety compared to the run-of-the-mill family of SUVs because the Discovery Sport can be optioned with 7 seats as well as being able to cross terrain other than a soggy football field. Potentially this is the only...
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Lexus has stiffened the new 2020 RX 350 F-Sport. Oh dear, does that mean it’s forgone all comfort to chase after a superfluous Nurburgring laptime? Were that the case it would put the new Lexus RX on a collision course with macho opposition that frankly Lexus doesn’t want or...
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Special editions are no longer the preserve of elite supercars. In South Africa the bakkie segment is guilty of concocting its own bling elements or matte paintwork – sometimes at the same time – used to reinvigorate sales particularly at the end of a product lifecycle. Taking the bait...
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After spending time with the new Renault Duster 4×2 in the Lowveld last year, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I would also have the opportunity to test the recently launched Renault Duster 4×4. The latest addition to the Duster product range promises an even more adventure-oriented package,...
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The highly anticipated fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny is finally available in South Africa. After a successful 20-year run of the previous third-generation model, Suzuki looks determined to release another cult-classic, and after driving it, we can surely see that they’re headed in a good direction. DESIGN The design of...
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4x4s provide the ability to go anywhere, but if you’re like me, the only time you go off-road is when you’re at a 4×4 facility or on a course. I find it admirable when people go “off the road” and explore uncharted territories like the Camel Men of old. But...
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Nissan SA has expanded its Navara range with a 4×2 Double Cab model. The model features new technology, a more refined ride and a spacious interior. The interior of the new Navara is spacious thanks to its tilted rear-seats and impressive dimensions. It’s also packed with nifty technology, like...
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It’s the urban-orientated ASX that permits Mitsubishi to build a serious off-road SUV in the mould of the Pajero Sport and unapologetically reference Pajero’s back catalogue of rugged invincibility while engaging with the same faithful crowd as before. There are a number of USPs too, which we’ll...
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Renault’s Duster has flown below the radar when it’s economy, but it also has another trick up it’s sleeve. After experiencing the Duster on soft sand and bushveld I was convinced the dusters 4×4 lock mode would pretty much take me anywhere. It doesn’t have the ground clearance of more...