Tested: 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX-L

Toyota plays it safe with its new Prado

As of 2021, we are currently in a severe pandemic; and no, I am not referring to the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in a huge economic shift. Rather, I am referring to the surge in demand for Sport Utility vehicles (SUV’s). Everyone wants to sit higher, feel safer and has the urge to take on the beaten track.

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Flitsverslag: Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR outomaties

‘n Volmaakte stedelike sluiper

Laat ons eers die grootste vraag uit die weg ruim. Ja, die Toyota Urban Cruiser is in werklikheid dieselfde as ‘n Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Behalwe vir die vloer matte, die voorste roostersamestel, asook die prysreeks (hier wen die Vitara Brezza algeheel), en die waarborg (die Vitara Brezza wen weer met twee jaar). Beide die Urban Cruiser en Vitara Brezza, nes die Suzuki Baleno en Toyota Starlet, is ‘n Maruti produk.

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Sprint Review: Suzuki Baleno Manual GLX

The darkest horse of them all

The Suzuki Baleno was introduced into the Southern-African market in 2016 and while it has not created many waves since, we at NamWheels believe it to be the other way around. Why look away from a car with outstanding fuel consumption, massive amounts of space, a reliable engine, and a B-segment price, even if it challenges the price offering of most C-segment cars?

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Toyota wins epic Safari challenge

Toyota, who is renowned for its World Rally Championship Safari Rally victories, won the 2021 edition yet again. Simultaneously, Sebastien Ogier/ Julien Ingrassia also took their fourth victory of the season as their biggest title rivals retired. Takamoto Katsuta / Dan Barritt also claimed their first ever podium with Toyota Gazoo Racing, whilst rally favorite, Thierry Neuville / Martin Wydaeghe again found themselves with bad luck, having to retire from the lead.

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Toyota ready to uphold its name at the 2021 Safari Rally

While Mitsubishi and Subaru might have taken victory on several occasions during the history of the Safari Rally, no other manufacturer has been as successful as Toyota between the WRC Safari Rally years of 1973 and 2002. During this time, the Japanese manufacturer took the chequered flag on eight occasions. With Team Gazoo Racing already being so dominant in 2021, will we see yet another win from them this year?

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