Isuzu is no stranger when it comes to the bakkie market in Southern Africa, boasting one of the widest ranges on offer. The manufacturer also recently toppled Ford’s Ranger to become the second highest bakkie seller in South Africa; and with good reason.
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KIA on the move
by Dieter Pey / Franco Theron
If there’s one thing we took away from the launch of the new Kia Sorento, it’s certainly that Kia South Africa is on the move. Behind the scenes, there’s been a quiet transformation — one that’s already starting to show real results in the numbers, the showrooms, and most importantly, on the roads.
Sprint Review: 2023 Isuzu D-Max Double Cab LSE 3.0 TD 4×4 Automatic
As an addendum to our full review of the D-Max 3L 4×4 Auto Double-Cab (click here) I’ve compiled a few examples as to why this is better suited to the farm than suburbia…
Tested: 2022 Isuzu D-Max 3.0TD Double Cab
Bad news, everyone. After a global pandemic, slightly misfiring electricity supply, a possible recession and other turmoil, I’ve identified another evil in our midst: the gentrification of simple bakkies and rustic 4×4’s.
Time to hit the road less traveled with the Mahindra Karoo Dusk, Dawn, and Storm
We recently attended a day of off-roading with the new Mahindra Karoo Dusk, Dawn, and Storm editions. Taking it through the steep gravel angles and soft sands of the Klipbokkop farm near Worcester, we had to share our impressions about this newcomer.
Tested: 2021 Peugeot Landtrek 1.9TD D/C 4×4
I detest click-bait. And blatantly fluffed-up, agonisingly drawn-out, mostly American pieces that waste a substantial part of your life to eventually impart no more than a few seconds of valuable information. So, in order to not string you along any further: this Peugeot bakkie is not that great.
Sprint Review: 2021 Ford Ranger XL
What are the most complicated things on the planet? Easy. Rocket Science, Quantum Physics, Nuclear Fission, Ford Ranger model line-up. In that order.
Launched: 2021 Mazda BT-50
The Mazda BT-50 was never an obvious choice for bakkie buyers, mostly because the Japanese brand went for bizarre designs to distinguish their product. So, did they learn their lesson with this all-new 2021 model?
Padtoets: Mahindra PikUp D/C S11 Karoo
Oor die afgelope paar jaar het Mahindra as ‘n redelike onlangse vervaardiger dit goed reg gekry om ons, die joernaliste by NamWheels, te beïndruk. Natuurlik is elke vervaardiger nie volmaak nie en sal nuwe vervaardigers wat die mark betree meer swart skape hê as ander. Met Mahindra het hierdie hoeveelheid aansienlik verander.