offroad

  • Disovery Sport levels up!

    Labelled as being the versatile compact SUV, the striking new Land  Rover Discovery Sport displays this versatility across both its design and functionality. Although it shares the same platform as the Range Rover Evoque, and looks similar to its predecessor, the 2020 version features a new grille design, LED...
  • Drive Review: Discovery Sport could be all the car you need

    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...
  • Meet Suzuki’s Giant Killer, the All-New Jimny

     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...
  • We drive the limited edition 2018 Hilux Dakar

    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...
  • Is Renault’s Duster the most economical 4×4 on sale today?

    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...
  • Range Rover Velar is equal parts form and function

    Its not easy to build a car that looks so completely different yet similar to the rest of its stablemates. But Range Rover has done exactly that with the Velar. We take a look at what sets Range Rover Velar apart from its siblings and competitors. What is a...
  • General Tire X3 and AT3 make an onslaught on the offroad market!

    If you’re in the market for a functional aftermarket offroad tyre, the General Tire brand would almost certainly be on your shortlist.  The American tyre company, now a subsidiary of Continental in South Africa has just shipped in the new X3 and AT3. Two perfectly suited tyres for the...