Back in 2018, when we tested and drove the then new Haval H6 from Somerset West to Kamieskroon and back, the main question from onlookers was: “What is this Haval thing?” Fast forward to the end of 2021 and the Chinese brands are flooding into Southern Africa, and with good reason.
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Sprint Review: 2021 Ford Everest 2.0 SiT 4WD XLT Sport
Many moons ago, “Sport” badges would identify performance models of a vehicle series. Nowadays? They are exclusively used to denote niche-filling SUV’s with black decals. Meet the new Ford Everest Sport!
Flitsverslag: Renault Duster 1.5 dCi Dynamique 4WD
Die veelsydige en bekostigbare Renault Duster is weereens in ons oprit, maar na vele toetse met die einste model oor die vorige paar jare (dit sluit selfs ‘n toer na Lüderitz in) vra ons onsself die vraag af: “Wat maak hierdie Duster juis anders?”
Road Trip: 2019 Renault Duster 4WD Dynamique
The comfort zone
I’m writing a book. Like every author before me, I think the world is just waiting to hear my amusing short stories entitled “The Wrong Car”. These detail the many memorable trips I’ve made with cars which were way out of their comfort zone… which happily doesn’t apply to my recent excursion to southern Namibia with this 4WD Duster.
Renault Duster 4WD Launch Report
New Duster here to upset market.
Launched in October 2018, the 2WD Renault Duster saw a completely new version of the first iconic Duster generation (2012). We already had the chance to test this and quite liked the small SUV. Now, Renault has just launched the new 4WD version, capable of taking on the roads less traveled.
Comparison: Tucson vs. Tiguan
Do you need a new SUV with fancy tech and a punchy Diesel engine for about half a bar? We compare the surprising Hyundai Tucson with one of the industry’s new pin-up posters, the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Bekendstelling: Nissan X-Trail [2014]
Vars uit die Oond
Nissan het vroeër vanjaar die derde generasie X-Trail in Suid-Afrika aan die media bekend gestel. Dit volg op die sukses van die Qashqai en hy lyk baie meer na hierdie kleiner boetie as die hoekige vorm van die vorige X-Trail. Van voor is die indentiteit van die handelsmerk baie duidelik sigbaar.
Padtoets: Hyundai ix35 R2.0 Elite 4WD
Die groot gewildheid
‘n Motorjoernalis se ego berus op baie dinge, insluitend die motors wat hy of sy kry om te ry. My lys sluit natuurlik eksotiese sportsmotors in; voertuie met vier uitlaatpype en meer krag as ‘n kernkragsentrale. Maar sommige motors is eenvoudig verbasend, byvoorbeeld die Hyundai ix35.