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.
Bakkie
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.
Sprint Review: Isuzu D-Max 300 D/C 4×4 LX (Auto)
Believe it or not, at some point this was the most popular vehicle on our parent company Galimoto Media’s Youtube channel. Not by sheer hits but simply in the number of requests…
Padtoets: 2020 VW Amarok Dark Label
Gedurende Desember van 2019 het ons die geleentheid gehad om die Volkswagen Amarok Canyon vir ‘n maand deur die passe te plaas. Gerieflik genoeg is die Canyon gebruik om te help met ‘n verhuisings-proses asook ‘n kort vakansie deur die grondpaaie van die Suid-Kaap. Die Canyon het ‘n geweldige leemte gelaat nadat dit weggeneem is in vroeg Januarie. Nou, ses maande later, is die Amarok Dark Label aan ons gegee vir ‘n week.