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Suzukifanswillsoonbespoilt for choice when the all-new SuzukiFronxjoinsitsgrowing rangeofSUVs
The new Fronx shared the limelightwiththenew5-door SuzukiJimnyonThursdayat theirglobalrevealattheAuto Expo2023inIndia Likethe newJimny,theFronxhasbeen confirmed for South African introduction
Fronx is one of three new SuzukiSUVsexpectedtoarrive in South Africa soon Suzuki Auto South Africa will make moreinformationavailableon the range of engines and modelsclosertothetimeof launch
Whiletherange,enginesand pricing will only be made availablelater,theFronxwill slotinbelowthenewSuzuki GrandVitara
The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) announced its 21 finalists for the(SouthAfrican)Carofthe Yearcompetition,sponsoredby OldMutualInsure
BoththeKiaSorentoandKia Sportagereceivedafinalistnod fromthe27-memberCOTYjury followingtheannouncementof thelong-listedsemi-finalistsin December2022asvotedforby membersoftheSAGMJ
The South African Car of the Yearcompetitionhasillustrious history dating back to 1986, with members of the SAGMJ crowing an annual winner deemed to showcase the pinnacle of innovation and excellence in the automotive industry
Systematicallyelectrifyingall modelseries:Mercedes-Benz Vanshasintroducedthenew eSprinter, which impresses withitsefficiency,rangeand loadcapacity It’salsoatrue cosmopolitan: Coming to South Africa in 2024, it will underlinetheclaimto"Leadin ElectricDrive"inaround60 marketsinthefuture
TheneweSprintercomeswith many technical innovations andisbasedonanewconcept consisting of three modules Theseallowgreatestpossible freedominthedevelopment anddesignofconversionsand superstructures, which were previously only known from the conventionally powered Sprinter
AudiSouthAfrica,inpartnership with Rubicon, recently brought43additionalelectric vehicle(EV)chargingstations online across the country These chargers are able to accommodate a total of 57 electric cars simultaneously, and at varying capacities, regardlessofmodelorbrand ownership
This is in addition to the brand'scontributionof70EV charging points a year ago, when Audi was the first to bring ultra-fast chargers to SouthAfrica
NB: At the time of publishing, there were none (0) of these chargers in Namibia
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Ifyouturnthepage,you’llfindour reportfromtheinternationalmedia launch of the brand-spanking-new IneosGrenadier,amoderntakeon whatahard-core4x4shouldlook, feelanddrivelike
Alas,theyarejollyexpensiveandthe waitinglistisquitelong,sohereare someofourfavouritealternativesfor thosewhowanttogoFARoff-road
Feelfreetosendusyourcomments orfeedback:info@namwheels.com
Forthepurposeofthislist,we assumedthattheowner/driver willventureveryfaroffroadand subjectthevehicletoextremely trickysituations
Atthesametime,it’salsonormal forthesetypesofrusticvehicles toperformheavyortrecherous work,sotheyhavetobetougher thanthemoderncropofSUV’s
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IfToyota’sLand-Cruiserbakkie(anddoublecab) wasn’tnumberoneonthislist,wewouldhave firedourselves,closedthepublication,andnever writtenanotherwordaboutcars!
NamibiaisToyotacountry,nodoubt,andwhilethe
Sohere’sawildcardforyou:thedecidedlyIndian andratherweird-lookingMahindraPik-Up.Our mainreasonforshovingthisrelativenewcomerso farupthelististhatwe’vedrivenquiteafewof themandwhiletheydidn’tlookorfeelmodern,
Thisslightlyvaguedescription(”recent”)isour bestapologyfornotpushingthenation’sbeloved double-cabsfurtherupthislist
Hilux,RangerKB/D-Max,Amarok,Triton,Navara andcompanyshouldfeaturemoreprominently
SUV’smayofferthebestcompromisebetween goingoff-roadandlivinginthecity,buttheycan quicklyreachtheirlimitationsifyoutakethemto extremelyharsh4x4environments. Inmostcases,road-biasedtyresandelectronic
Thelastspotonourlistisnotonlysharedbytwo legendaryoldies,it’salsoabitcontrovertialasthe Merccanberidiculouslyexpensivetofixorkeep going,whiletheLandycomeswithitsownmoody setoftroubles.Andtheirpricesareskyrocketing...
incredibleHiluxrangeenjoysastrongfollowingin ourbeautifulpartoftheworld,weallknowthat therealJapanese4x4kingistheCruiserbakkie. StationwagonCruisersarealsosuperb,butwe pickedthepick-upsforthislist
thereisdefinitelyanairoftoughnessand4x4 abilitytothem.
Sure,off-roadprogresshingesonthedriverbut we’vealsoheardthatPik-Upsaretougherthan expected...thusprovidingexcellentvalue.
butquiteafewofthemhavegoneintoanew generationwithslightlytoomuchluxury(ortoo manygadgets)forustoconsiderthemhard-core. Feelfreetodisagreeifyouhaveanolderandmore simpleversionoftheseversatileworkhorses!
tractionsystemswillbetheundoingofanyfancy SUV;neverminditsshinypaint
That’swhywerecommendbakkie-basedSUV’s likethe(older)Fortuner,Everest,PajeroSportand mu-X,becausetheyaremuchtougher
Howeverifyou’rewillingtolivewiththeirfoibles (andoutdateddesign)thesetwocaneasilykeep upwithany4x4wementionedabove.
Bonus:theyalsocomewithaninstantgroupof newfriends!
Thisinformationisgivenwithoutguaranteesorliabilityit’sjustasillylittlelistforanyonethinkingofgettingaproperoff-roadvehicleIfyouhaveanycommentsorsuggestionspleasegetintouch!
Regular readers will con irm, with annoyed groans, that I am properly obsessed with purpose. A vehicle’s ideal usage is almost as important to me as the painful abuse thereof. And now, ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to the brand-new Ineos Grenadier… which has the actual tagline “built on purpose”.
Althoughtheycould’vealsosaid“outofspite” becausebynow,mostpeopleknowthestory oftheGrenadier’sbirthIneosownerandallround genius billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wantedtobuythetoolingforBritain’snowdefunctbutwell-loved4×4and theysaidno
Thestoryiscertainlynotquiteascasualbut con irms one of my predictions when I reviewedthelastoutdatedBritishicon:that someonewouldkeepbuildingit.Backthen, mymoneywasontheIndiansorChinesebut littledidIknowthatitskeepersweresoholy abouttheolddearthatthey’dbrushoffthe advancesofafellowcountryman
AndsoitcametobethatIneos,a25-year-old chemicals company, formed Ineos AutomotiveLtdin2017andcommitteditself tobuildingtheworld’sultimatefour-wheel drivevehicleCodenamed“ProjectGrenadier” (afterSirRatcliffe’sfavouriteLondonpub), the vehicle started taking shape in an abnormallypublicandtransparentprocess
The Grenadier is built at an ex-Daimler (smart)factoryinHambach,France
With some resemblances to the abovementionedrelic,itevenappearedincourtbut wasdismissedasbeingtoodifferentfromthe plaintiffIneosAutomotivesoldieredonwith anuncompromisingfocustowardsoff-road excellence and superior build quality; two characteristicswhichIgottoexperienceand con irmontheGrenadier’srecentlaunch
After18millionkilometresoftestingacross the globe (including Namibia), the production-readyvehicleswereavailablefor internationaljournaliststoexperienceacross rougherareasoftheirnativeUnitedKingdom IwashappyandproudtorepresenttheLand oftheBraveamidstafewSouthAfricans,one Kenyanandsomefolksfromdownunder!
Andmostofusagreed:wegotthebestpartof whatwasafour-stage,multi-rotationoff-road expedition Wedrovea leetofGrenadiersin thewinteryScottishHighlandsHaveyouever been to Scotland? You should Somewhere towardstheendofdayone,weroundedyet anotherloch(lake)andthewildbutbeautiful desolationkindaremindedmeofsomething: Damaraland
Which,bytheway,isoneofSirRatcliffe’s favouriteplacesontheplanet.Apparentlyhe tooksomeprecioustimeofftojoinengineers and development partners in the dustier partsofourcountry Ontopofthat,every memberoftheIneosAutomotiveteamlitup whenImentionedNamibia They’reeither keentovisit,orextremelykeentoreturn
And now, before I get to our deeply impressivedrivingandoff-roadingbits,allow me to re/introduce you to the brand-new IneosGrenadier Yes,itsharessomevague similarities with other vehicles but the companyneverwaveredfromtheirdirective: to build a no-frills, no-fuss, best-in-class, durableandutilitarianoff-roadvehicle
Thisresultedinapowder-coatedboxsection (wax-injected) ladder-frame chassis and galvanised steel body, riding on hard-core Carraroaxleswhicharebothpermanently driven by an 8-speed ZF automatic transmissionandcentraltransfercasewith low-range and/or mechanical differential lockcapabilities
Thesolidbeamaxlesareattachedby5-link suspension
coilsprings,whilebrakingis done by 316mm vented discs with two pistonsatthefrontand305mmsingle-piston soliddiscsaretherearPowersteeringisstill the good old hydraulically-assisted type, whiletheGrenadier’sturningradiusis135 metres
InsouthernAfrica,we’llstartwiththe“M1”5seaterstationwagon,whileelsewhereyou geta2-or5-seat “N1”utilitywagon;with blanked-out far rear windows and a vast cargo area The double-cab bakkie will probablyappearinthenot-too-distantfuture, whileplansforanelectricorhydrogenvehicle arecurrentlyonhold
PowerineveryGrenadiercomesfromaBMW 3-litre in-line 6-cylinder engine in either “B57” turbo-diesel or “B58” turbo-petrol guise,bothofwhichwerere-tunedtooffer increased elasticity and longevity; because that’swhatatrue
Atthemoment,bothenginechoicescostthe sameandIneosisn’tconsidering4-cylinder powerplants
Thetorquecurves,powerdeliveryandshift pointsofthesetwosix-potsaredifferentthan inBMW’s,whichIcon irmedwithkick-downs inbothderivatives WhereBavariandiesels will often reach 5,000rpm, the Grenadier shiftsnear4,500rpmPetrolBMW’softendo 7,000rpm but this one changes up almost 1,000rpmearlier
Of icial power igures for the B57 turbodieselare183kW@4,200rpmand550Nm from just 1,250rpm, while the B58 turbopetrolunitmanages210kW@4,750rpmand 450Nmfrom1,750rpm
Becauseofitslowerrpmlimits,gearinginthe dieselisslightlylongeruntilabout5thgear, afterwhichtheyareidentical
Myfavouritewouldusuallybethepetrolunit becauseIgrewupwiththemandenjoytheir larger lungs during long overtakes or treacherous sand crossings. However, the amazingturbo-dieselBMWstraightsixnot onlycounteredthatwithfreakishlysimilar powerdelivery,butalsotrumpeditspetrol twinwithsuperiortorqueandabetterengine note!
Forthosewhoareinterestedinconsumption igures,thedieselpullsyetanotheraceoutof itssleevebymovingthis27-tonvehicleatan averageof105-122L/100kmThepetrolwill helpitselftoatleasttwoorfourlitresmore AllGrenadierstake90Loffuelandcanreacha (limited)topspeedof160km/h 0-100km/h takes99or86secondsrespectively
Other noteworthy dimensions include 4,896mmlength,1,930-2,146mmwidthand 2,036mmheight.Frontoverhangis887mm andapproachangle355°,withjust874mm overhangand361°departureangleatthe rearGroundclearanceis264mm,thebreakover angle 282°, maximum wading depth 800mmandgradeabilityof45°
If,bynow,you ’ resomehowstillnotconvinced that Ineos Automotive was obsessed with makingthistheultimate4WDvehicle,here areafewmorepointersYouonlygettwotyre choices: a semi off-road Bridgestone or properly knobbly BF Goodrich. Each tyre valveismadeofsteelratherthanrubber,to preventtearingduringextremeoff-roading
“...BMW 3-litre in-line 6-cylinder engines in either turbo-diesel or turbo-petrol guise... re-tuned to offer increased elasticity and longevity...”
Atthetimeofpublishing,therearefourwheelchoices forourmarket:17or18-inchsteel,aswellas17-inch or 18-inch alloys This leads us neatly to the Grenadier’sthreeavailablespeci icationlevels:anonamebasemodel,theoff-roadfocussed“Trialmaster” oramoreadventure/lifestyle-oriented“Fieldmaster”
Basespeci icationsincludeanoverheadpanelwith off-road switches, Path inder off-road navigation, LEDheadlightsandauxiliaryhighbeamlights,full sizesparewheelonthe30/70splitreardoor,Recaro seats, various towing hardware, roof rails and protectionstrips,frontandreartoweyesaswellasa “Tootbutton”extrahooter,towarnfoottraf icand giveanodtotheGrenadierscyclingteam
Althoughyouget10colourstochoosefrom,halfof themarequitedark Thebrighterside(forourhot climate) includes Scottish White, Sterling Silver, MagicMushroom( latbeige)andEldoret(powder) Blue Also,besuretochatwithourdealeraboutthe optionofacontrastrooforchassiscolour!
Dependingonspecoroptions,thosecomfyRecaros can be covered in two-tone grey fabric, full black leather,orblackandwhitecontrastleatherFrontseat heatingisalsoanoption.The2-spokemulti-function steeringwheeliscoveredinblackNappaleatherbut canbeupgradedtobrownSaddleleather
You can obviously start with a base model and con igureyourownGrenadier–whichImayhave done a dozen times already – but the other two models have nicely-stacked options or sensible optionspackagesHighlightsoftheseincludethetwin pop-out safari glass roofs, power heated mirrors, frontandrearparkingaidsaswellasarear-view camera
For the more adventurous among us, Ineos Automotive also offers various power, storage or attachmentsolutionslikeutilitybelts,fold-outtables, anLEDlightbar,rearladder,variousmounts,aroof rack,cargoboxorsideawningAsecondbatterycan be ittedbesidethemainoneundertherearseats,but itwilldeleteahiddenstoragecompartment.
Andjusttohammerhomeits4×4credentialsagain eachGrenadiercanbeorderedwithsidestepsorrock sliders,frontand/orrearwinches,regularorcyclone airsnorkels,variousexteriorpowerpoints,high-load auxswitchpanel,checkerplates,shovel,bullbarand sidebars,cargobarrier,carpetorrubbermatsandthe sacredduoforoff-roaders:frontandreardifflocks
Which inallybringsmetothewaythiscardrivesTen pointstoanyonewho’sstillwithus Myvery irst impressionsdestroyedanyexpectationsofold-world 4×4’sbecausethedoorsealsdemandapropershove, everythingfeelshighlydurableandqualitative,while thebeefycombinationofaturbo-sixwitheightauto gearsfeelsalienat irst.
Becauseit’ssoamazing
There’smorespaceandcomfortinsidethanmost peoplewouldexpect,includingmultiplearmrests andgrabhandles.Again,it’sallmadewithoff-roading inmind Soistheswitchgearoftheratherchunky dashboard and overhead panel, because it offers physical button distinctionsand you can operate everythingwithgloves
Except perhaps the more delicate (touch-screen) infotainment system with multiple audio, communicationand vehicle interfaces. Apple and Androidarecateredfor,while4×4-fundieswillrevel inthemulti-levelinformationscreenswithvarious inclination,pressureortemperatureread-outsIalso liked the optional altimeter and compass combinationinstrument.
Tarmactravelisfairlysmoothandprettyeffortless, whileeveryjournalistagreedthattherideis irmer andmorestablethanwehadexpected Yes,thecar feelsheavyandthesteering’sabitnumbathighway speedsbutIneosisstilltinkeringwith inalsettings anditallmakessensewhenyouleavetheasphalt.
Dirtroads,greenlanesorfarmtracksareobviously child’splayforthisvehicleanditwasn’tuntilwehit steepmuddybanks,wet ieldsandpeatybogsthat lowrangeordifflockscameout.Withexperienced instructorsnearby,Icancon irmthattheGrenadieris prettyunstoppable;ifyouknowwhatyou ’ redoing
Itsmakersshiedawayfromunnecessaryitemslike drive modes or electronic low range engagement becauseitwould’verequiredmoresensorsorcontrol modules Instead,yougettheprivilegeofyankinga mechanicalleverand–asweobserved irsthand–the potentialofgrindingtheauto-boxifyou ’ recareless
Theonlyelectronicnanniesareanoff-roadmode (which optimises the drive train and ESP while wateringdownsecondarynannies)orawadesetting (upto800mm)whichturnsofftheseatheaters,belt warningsandcoolingfanswhilesettingamaximum speedforoptimumbowwavesHowdetailedisthat?
Howabsolutelyoff-roadfocussed
We got to test wading mode later that day by repeatedlydrivingthroughahalf-frozenloch(lake) withoutsomuchasasinglehitchBesidesthefactthat I’veneverbrokenicewhiledriving,myotherlasting memoryofthistripisthatalmostnobodygotstuck (especiallytheloneNamibian!)andthosewhodid wereeasilyabletofreethemselves
Daytwosawusconqueronehillsideandmountain aftertheother,whichtheGrenadieracedwiththe same aplomb as fast motorway journeys around Inverness or Glasgow I initially fumbled up the excellenthill-descentcontrolsonanextremelysteep andmuddydownhillsection,butthevehiclequickly recoveredtoitsminimumspeedof3mph(5km/h)
Slowlycrunchingandbouncingyourwaydowna slipperyhellroadina27-tonbeastshowcasedthe levelsofengineeringwhich lowedintothiscar;asdid anascentupabadlyruttedandpartiallywashed-out excuseforatrack Nearthesummit,mypassenger smiledatmeandpointedoutthattherecommended difflocksweren’tevenengaged
Other off-roading activities included more water crossings,deepmuddytrenches,rocksandboulders, fastgravelsectionsandaconvoyu-turnonamisty mountaintop Itwasasbreathtakinglyawesomeas thecars’4×4abilities AndjustincaseyouthinkI’m boughtover,hereareafewnegativesInoted
There’salargeprotrusionontheleftofthedriver’s foot-wellinRHDmodels,whichIneosdisguisedasa footrest.ItwasinitiallyirritatingbutIquicklygot usedtoit.Ipersonallydislikethedarkwheelcolours, andthegaugesbeingpartoftheinfotainmentscreen, butnoneofthesearedeal-breakerstome
HaveImentionedyethowsurprisedIwaswiththe qualityandexecutionofthis irst-generation, irstattemptevervehicle?Oritssimplystellaroff-road capabilities? And then there was the con ident professionalismofourhosts,whodidn’tshowerus with gifts, drown us in presentations or carefully choreographusintoacuratedoff-roadcourse
Nope TheylettheGrenadierdoallthewalkingand talking until an entire armada of international motoring journalistswere not only in agreement abouttheproduct,butmostofthemweredreaming andschemingabouthowtheycouldonedaybuyone
This,thankstothenewIneosGrenadier’sunwavering senseofpurpose,nowincludesyourstruly
Grenadier5-seatStationWagon(BaseModel)
Grenadier5-seatStationWagonTrialmaster
Grenadier5-seatStationWagonFieldmaster
RoughPack(standardonTrialmaster)
SmoothPack(standardonTrialmaster&Fieldmaster)
(ScottishWhiteatnocharge)
February 2023 - please check with your nearest dealer for more details
Text & Images:Nico Boshoff
We recently tested the only model Honda Civic sedan currently on local soil, the 1.5 RS.
People started to accept being fooled by badges,employingtheusualonelinersofS line,AMGline,GRSport,titaniumthisand thunderstormthat…!
WhensearchingforthisonlymodelonHonda SA’swebsite,theyaresoconservativeintheir description,bynotevenaddingspicewitha lower case "t" for turbo, because that is exactlythecaseunderthebonnet!
Ablown15withafull131kw’s,supporting 240Nmallthewayfrom1700rpmto4500 Yes,thistimedon’tbefooledbyjustanRS badge Itmeansasmuchtothismodelasa Type-R badge to the top spec red-labelled hatch
Thiscertainlywasoneofmyfavouritecarswe havetestedthisyear;justafewshortof1000 carsthatGalimotohasevertested Theonly gripeIhavetogetoutoftheway,sothatwe canleaveitforgottenbytheendofthearticle, isthatCVTgearbox
Coming from a petrol-head, and having owned a few Hondas myself, which I absolutelycherished,IhavetosayIcannot criticisethiscarforitasit'snotaHondaissue ItispurelyapersonaldislikeIhaveintheCVT gearboxasatechnologyonitsown,asitcan benotoriousforthatnon-engagingrubberbandfeelInmyminditshouldbeemployed onlybycommutingfuelsavers
Havingmurmuredallofthis,I'mwillingto allowmyselfachancetogetusedtotheautoboxinthiscar,becauseMyGoodness!This generationCivicsedanexcelsfromtheinside andre-writesphysicstoallcornersofthe outsideTwoimmediatestandoutsforme
That modernised retro style dashboard, borrowedfromanoldMerc Itdoesn’tjust look the part, but comes with feel-good buttons,allergonomicallyplacedatjustthe rightplaces Volume,aircon,fanspeedand easyknobstodirectair lowinthecabin
Hondareallywentintothe inestdetailinside, foreasyliving,sothatyoucanreallyfocuson whatthiscarisallabout.
Sublime handling, and that with a very surprisingcomfortableride Thechassisand suspensionset-upreallyabsorbsthosetop imperfectionsofmostroadssowell,andthen itoffersthefamousHondatouringcarlike handling,asifyou ’ reonrails
Unfortunately, tight schedules on my side onlyallowedmeanafternoonandthenext morningwiththiscar,soIhadtomakethe mostofmytimeinit.
Afterdroppingthekidsoffatschool,Idecided to take a drive along Clarence drive (that beautiful stretch of winding coastal road towardsRooi-Els,fromStrand)togatheras muchpersonalityfromthisgrown-upCivicas Icould
Aswithmostbrands,carsgrowlargerinsize through model iterations, and with this Honda,itwascertainlythecaseIhappenedto stopnexttomyfriend's2003HondaAccord CtdithatheimportedfromtheUK
ThisCivicappearedeversoslightlargerthan the20yearolderAccord,whichissupposed tobethebiggerbrother
The drive along Clarence drive made me realisethatIcangetusedtothiscarasa permanent resident in our drive way The sporty15turbocatapultsthisCivicalong, leavingyouwithasenseofthiswaveoftorque that’s always there And then those sticky Pilot 4S tyres, together with a superior chassis,keepyoufarawayfromslidinglimits, withinthespeedlimit.
Notonlydoesthiscarsetdynamicstandards for itself, it also looks the part, with twin exhaustsandawingtocomplimentthatRS badge WithapricetagsetatR669000,you getalotofmetalforyourmoney Honda,canwehaveitbacksoon,please!
I’ve got a bit of a problem After the Hyundai Staria, Staria MultiCab, Kia Sportage, Carnival and Mercedes GLB, this Hyundai Tucson just hopped onto my crowded list of best cars for 2022
You should know: TheKoreantwins HyundaiandKiaareonaroll,asis evidentfrommylittlelist,soit’sonly naturalthattheyputtheirbacksinto therefreshofbest-sellerTucson If youneededagentlereminder,the successstorywentTucson,thenix35, andthenTucsonagain
More info: After elevating their gadgets,looksandpricestothelevels of its established rivals, Hyundai pulledoutthefourthand inalaceby getting most engines into modern specterritory This20DEliteisno exception, for it is powered by a punchy 137kW turbo-diesel that’s goteightgearstoplaywith
What else? Performance is ok-ish withaclaimed0-100km/htimeof 92 seconds and a top whack just
northof200km/hFuelconsumption is also good for this segment at around 9L/100km from the 54L tank Other crucial dimensions include 540 to 1860L of luggage space,an118mturningradiusand 181mmofgroundclearance
Why you shouldn’t: Thepriceofa new one, maybe? To be fair, there aren’tmanyaffordablecarsonour markettoday,andmostcertainlynot many with this package of power, ef iciency and toys. Conservative buyersmayshyawayfromthebold design but I really approve of it; especiallythoserearlights!
Why you should: Becauseyouget auto-this and keyless-that, full Bluetooth climate thingy, plenty of airbags and USB ports, adaptive
cruiseandhillassist,aglassceiling, lane and tyre pressure nannies, decent visibility and a good ride (thanksto55-pro iletyres),plusthat 7-year/200k warranty with a 6year/90,000kmserviceplan
So.Goodlooks,excellentspecsanda greatdrivetrain SeewhatImean aboutCaroftheYearcontender?
Engine:
Drive Train:
1998cc i-4 turbo-diesel
Power / Torque:
Avg consumption:
0-100km/h:
Top speed:
List Price:
8-speed Auto, FWD 137kW / 416Nm
8 9L/100km*
9 2 seconds*
201km/h*
From R720,000
* manufacturer claims
While it’s almost impossible to prevent someone breaking into your car, at least we hope that our little list removes any thieving temptations.
Thisisprobablythebiggestandmostobvious tipofthemall:don’tparkyourvehicleindodgy orunknownareasRatherpayabitforsecure, visibleandwell-litbaysoranaccess-controlled garage,orhitcharidewithsomeonetoavoid smashedwindowsandendlessphonecallsto yourinsurancecompany
Thenextlogicalthingtodo-evenifthearea seemsacceptable-istoremoveanyvisible temptationsfromtheinsideofyourvehicle
Thievesgoforeasytargets,sodon’tleaveany electronics,clothingorbagsinplainsight It’s safertostoreitemsintheglovebox,boot,or underaseat;ifyoudon’ttakethemwithyou
We’d even advise you to move them there BEFOREyougettoyourdestination asyou maybewatched
Astrictroutineortime-basedrepetitionisa thief’sbestfriend;alsoforhousebreak-insor muggingattempts
Ifyoucan,avoidastrictroutinebyparking yourcaratdifferenttimesand-ifpossible-in different places Being predictable makes it easierforthievestotargetyourbelongings
Forallthecomplainingweliketodoabout moderntechandhowit’sinfluencingourlives orprivacy,thiscanbeanabsolutewinnerin termsofvehiclesafety
Ifoneisn’tfittedyet,investinadecentalarm withmotionsensors;oranti-smashwindow safetyfilm Andlastbutcertainlynotleast, park your vehicle in an area with security guardsand/orcameras!
• Don’t park in notoriously dodgy, dark or unknown areas
• Don’t leave items lying around inside your car
• If you move them to the boot, do so BEFORE you get to the parking area
• Try to avoid a constant routine, as thieves will take advantage of this
• Make sure that your car has a good alarm system with interior motion sensors
• Consider investing in anti-smash window film, it’s not impenetrable but at least deters quick hits
• Park in an area with good security guards and / or surveillance cameras.
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Life's become a bit dif icult for anyone who wants to buy a medium-sized crossover SUV And it must be downright scary for the companies who build them…
Afewyearsagowepublishedalistofall availableSUV’sinourmarket(clickhereto viewit)andthetotalnumberwasproperly frightening Withever-increasingconsumer demand for high-riding quasi-4WD hatchbacksslashestates,thosenumberswill probablyswellevenmoreinthenearfuture
Heck,eventheEVbrigadequicklycottoned onto the current fad of generous ground clearance and more drooping lines than a SalvadorDalieffort.ThisnewKiaSportage isn'tmuchofanexception,foritstartedlifea few generations ago with such dreariness thatIcan'tevenrecallwhatitlookedlike
Then,afterfollowingtherelentlessKorean march towards newfound style and spec levels,theprecedinggenerationappearedas aslightlyblobbybutwell-detailedcrossover Iwasn’tsureabouttherecedingheadlights buttherestofitwasaratherhandsomeaffair
In fact, I was a bit perplexed when this newcomerarrivedlastyear;evengoingsofar as to assume that they short-shifted their internalrefreshstrategyButitturnsoutthat thiscarisbangontimewiththecompany ' s latestdesigntrendsandlogo;alsowhenyou considerKia'samazingEVofferingsoverseas
Todedicateanentireparagraphtothiscar ' s design:muchlikethepreviousiteration,this 2022modelerrsonthesideofOTT Ihasten toaddthatit'snowherenearuglyorungainly withanoselikeamodernartsculptureand theback ohman,whatastunningbackside
Whatsurelyhelpedourcrazyyellowpress demonstrator was the almost-luminous metallicyellowpaintjob
I'vealsoseenrichredanddarkgreenaround myFacebookfeedbutcancalmthenervesof ourmoreconservativereadersbycon irming thatyoumayorderthenewSportageinmeat lorrywhiteorrentalcarsilver
InsidethisstrikingnewKiayougetslightly lesschoice:variousmaterialsandnohintsof colour,dependingonwhichtrimlevelyou wentforNonetheless,everythingisascrisp andfunctionalaswe ' vecometoexpectfrom contemporaryKoreans Whereotherswent forinsaneshapesandabsurdscreensizes, thisoffersarestrainedyetstylishalternative
Currenttrendswhichthisvehicleconformsto arethepinchedwindowlineandresulting visibilityissues,counteredbyafewparking sensorsandcameras Italsomatchesmost rivalswithadigitalgaugecluster,generous head-andleg-roomforallpassengers,plusa 590Lbootwhichcanextendtoalmost1,800L
Chatting of wheels, this version was shod with235/55tyresonveryfuturistic-looking 18-inchalloys,thusprovidingamodicumof low-speedridecomforttoanotherwisequite irm ride. A quick corner attack revealed decent mechanical grip and a speedy yet gentleESPintervention;whichiswhatyou want from a stylish family hauler with 170mmofgroundclearance
Asforforwardmomentum,thisisprovidedin asurprisinglypunchywayfromthe1,598cc in-line4-cylinderturbo-petrolmotorand7speed dual-clutch transmission. They can sendupto132kWor265Nmthroughthe frontwheelsfora0-100km/hsprinttimeof 88seconds(wemanaged867)andatop speedofabout200km/h
Wetesteditsmaximumreversemomentum withafull-borestopfrom100km/h:which was over in just 2.64 seconds and 38.28 metresKiaallegesthat,withpropercare,this Sportage16T-GDiGTLinewilluseanaverage of65L/100kmfromits54Ltank,resultingin amaximumrangeofroughly830km
Urban,commutingandovertakingpotential isalsohighlycommendablebecauseofthe generousamountofcogsinthistransmission Ithardlyevergetscaughtoutandoffersfour distinctdrivemodes(Eco,Comfort,Sportand Smart) to further agitate its responses or catertoyourcrushedFormula-1aspirations
Parking-speedawkwardnessmaybeadeal breaker to some, as this DCT follows its automated-manual roots by rolling or lurchingwhenyouleastexpectit.Atthetime ofpublishing,thisdrive-trainwastheonly combinationofferedbyKiaSouthAfrica,with onlyspeclevelschangingtheretailpricefrom aboutR555,000toR750,000
Althoughit'snotexactlypocketchange,those numbers are highly competitive in today's market…especiallywhenyoucomparespec levels Ourtestvehicles(whichwasnearthe top of the ladder) included goodies like keyless entry and start, LED headlights, power everything, panoramic roof, climate seatsandplentyofinfotainmentgoodies
Safetyitemsincludeafullarrayofdriveraids, 6airbags,autolightsandwipers,blindspot warning,laneassist,adaptivecruisecontrol andhillassist;tonameafewIncludedwith eachnewsaleisasimplyfantastic,unlimited mileage,5-yearwarrantyKiaalsothrowsina 6-yearor90,000kmserviceplan
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is quite a legend in its native states of much unity, plus the odd other market like Australia or southern Africa. Let’s take a quick look at this brand new model…
You should know: Thisgeneration ive of the legendary American luxuryoff-roaderisinternally-coded “WL”andappearedin2021,builton the FCA Giorgio platform; shared withAlfaandMaseratiSUV’s Also, othercountrieshavemoredrivetrain choicesbesidesthis36LPentastar V6;includingaHemiV8or2Lhybrid
More info: Tokeepthingseasy,the local distributors wisely chose to offerjustthreemodelsinescalating trimlines Limited,SummitReserve orthisOverlandeachhavethesame drive train: a free-breathing 6-pot petrolengine,8-speedautogearbox andahighlyintelligent4×4system
What else? Pricesrangefromabout 133to173millionZARwiththis Overlandspecsittingneatlyinthe
middle at around R153 million Considering its boxy but modern statureandthreerowsofseats,plus theamazingsafetyorluxurygadgets, thisYankTankisquiteabargain
Why you shouldn’t: Umm, maybe dealercountorsparessupply?The restisalldebatableandparforthe course when looking at enormous multi-rowluxurybarges:it’sthirsty andtrickytoparkintown,whileits Achilles’Heelwillalmostcertainlybe the road-biased 275/45R21 tyres. WhichtheKhorixasBPWerkswinkel mostcertainlywon’thaveinstock
Why you should: Becauseit’slarge androomy,softandquiet,fairlyeasy to pilot and highly capable if you knowwhatyou ’ redoingThiscarhas multiple on- and off-road drive
modes, all comms and comfort features you desire, rather clever furniture and plenty of space for guestsand/orluggage
Inotherwords,itnotonlyretainsits crownasahighlypopularAmerican luxurySUVbutalsopresentsbuyers ofthissegmentwithastylishand sophisticatedchoice
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3,604cc petrol V6 8-speed Auto, AWD 210kW / 344Nm
10 6L/100km*
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From R1,529,900
* manufacturer claims
Sometimes, just sometimes, I actually enjoy the taste of humble pie Mercedes-Benz just dished up a delicious slice for me when they gave us this silver GLB250 to test for a week…
You should know: Thereasonfor mysarcasticintroisthatI'vebeen droning on for years about how modern Benzes are too brash and brawny,andwhilethisrelativelynew compact crossover won't win any prizesfordesigndelicacy,itshowsa friendly roundness at the front, simplebutpracticalsilhouetteanda semi-agro-lookingtailend
More information: Typingofwhich, I'vealsooftenlamentedthedemise of yesteryear's practical box SUV's (thinkFreelanderorthe irstX-Trail) whosesquarerearquartersoffered extrapackingspace,easyloadingand adistinctiveshapetotherump
Andnow–oh,happydays–wehavea sole new member in the club: the MercedesGLB
What else? Inourmarket,thisSUV rangeisavailableasa2Lturbo-petrol (GLB250) in Progressive or AMG Line trim, with two identical 2L
turbo-diesel(GLB220d)4Maticallwheeldrivemodelsaswell
PricesrangefromaboutR970,000to justover1millionZARSoifyouwant AWD,youhavetobuythediesel
Why you shouldn't: Thepress leet guyspromisedmethattheGLB220d isevenbetterthanthiscar andthen cancelledourbookingOfcoursethe dieselwillbelighteronfuelandoffer more torque, but I for one was perfectlyhappywiththisreasonably punchyyetfrugalpetrolmotor
The8-speedDCTcanbelaggyatlow speedsandgroundclearanceisjust 135mm!
Umm, what else? Stayawayfrom the showy AMG versions and you evengetasmoothride(bymodern standards)thankstosomesensible 215/65R17 wheels 18's, 19's and 20'sareoptional,whilethe19'scome standardonallAMGderivativeswith
onlyonemoreinchlefttoupsizethe discomfortofyourride
Why you should: TheGLBcabinis spaciousandcomfy,highlyintuitive andpackedfullofgoodies ItsLED lightsandsoundsystemaregreat,so arethehalf-clothseats,visibilityis goodforamoderncross-over,while thebootswallowsbetween565and 1800L
Mercedes also includes a 2-year warranty and 5-year / 100,000km maintenanceplan
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1,991cc i-4 Turbo-petrol
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8-speed DCT, FWD
165kW / 350Nm
10 6L/100km* No claim No claim
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Hello and welcome to what could quite possibly be the most useless review on our website this year Why? Because this car – a white Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid – needs about as much publicity or consumer encouragement as air or water.
Toyotahitahomerun,bull’seyeandnailon theheadallinoneshotwiththisvehicle It’s sopopularthat–unsurprisingly–therewasa sizeablewaitinglistforthesecars
Secondly,ToyotaSouthAfricahadtheterrible misfortuneofgettinganentireproduction plantabitsoggyintheKwazuluNatal loods sometimelastyearWecertainlywon’tjoke ormakelightofthatsituationbecausethat’s wherethebackloggotevenbetter
If you had wandered into a local Toyota dealershipinmid2022andorderedaCorolla CrossHybrid,wehaveitongoodauthority thatyou’dstillbewaitingatthispointintime
Whatamarvelousproblemtohave,hey?
Never mind natural catastrophes, these CorollaCrossesappeartobeexactlywhatthe southernAfricanmarketwaswaitingforWell priced, good looking and fairly capable of dealing with outdoorsy family adventures
AndIthinkwe ’ rerightinsayingthatthisis probably the irst hybrid which South Africansaregenuinelyinterestedin
Why?Well,it’sde initelybetterlookingthana Prius,morepracticalthanaYaris,cheaper
thanaLexusandarrivedexactlyatthepoint in time where fuel prices became slightly ridiculous Toyotaallegesthatit’llonlydrink 43Lper100kmfromtherathertiny36Ltank That–andtheever-so-slightlydroningCVT–aretheonlynegativeswecouldcomeupwith
IassumethatToyotaSAweighedupthepros and cons of a hybrid crossover and chose ultimateCorollapracticalityoverPradofuel tank volumes. This vehicle’s small petrol receptacle is a direct result of the hybrid batteryandahugedeal-sealerinsouthern Africa:afullsizesparewheel
Intherealworld,mycolleaguesandInoticed thatthecar ’ sfuelgaugeandrangeplummet fasterthanthoseofa19-year-oldV8SUVone of our wives may be piloting The Cross Hybridsimplydoesn’thavethebatteryorfuel tank capacity to offer good urban (town) consumption igures Our mixed average numbers were alarmingly close to 10 at times
Point its elevated but stylish nose at the horizonanditgetsabitbetterAlthoughthe tinyhybridsystemisn’tofmuchuseonthe nationalhighwaysandbyways,atleastthe averagefuel igure(andrange)improveto suchadegreethatthecarcanbeusedasa lekkerDecemberfamilyholiday
That’s right, you’ll have to stop for petrol moreoftenthaninothervehiclesbutatleast youwon’tbescratchingyourheadwithacan oftyrefoamwhenyouhaveaproperpapwiel Andbesideadecentamountofpassenger space (and creature comforts), you ’ re also giftedadecent-sizedbootof440L
NowconsiderthestylishnewToyotalooks, the modern technology every buyer demands,excellentactiveandpassivesafety features,aswellasaslow-speedEVmodeat 2/3 the price of a Prius and you have an absolutewinner
Have I mentioned the big warranty and superior dealer network yet? No wonder peoplearequeuingupforthese
Bestyougetyourorderinnow
“Best you get your order in now.”
Have you ever stood in front of a VW Polo and thought “hmm, too boring ” then turned to its crossover cousin T-Cross and decided “meh, not sexy enough?” Well, it appears that Volkswagen was watching you…
You should know: Based on the sameMQBA0platformasthenew PoloandT-Cross,theTaigoshares manyoftheircomponentsyetoffers that trendy coupe crossover style withextraspaceandrideheight.
Liketheothertwo,thisfront-wheel drive city slicker is only available witha3-cylinderturbo-petrolengine and 7-speed automated doubleclutchgearbox
More information: That keeps thingsrelativelysimpleforthelocal retailersbecausetheyonlyhaveto worryaboutthreespeclevels:Life, Style and this sporty R-Line with pricesfromabout450ktojustover 500,000. Exactly why we needed anothertrendySUV,eversoslightly abovehandsomerelativeT-Cross,is beyondme
Alas,VWhasn’tinvitedNamWheels toaproductlaunchinyears
Why you shouldn’t: Thiswillbea matteroftasteoropinion Mydeal breakerwastheoptionalBlackStyle Package:withmirrorcaps,windows, alloys, exhaust tips and radiator dippedinsomemoreSchwarz!
Happily, VW gives you plenty of choice to customise the look and featuresofyourbrand-newTaigo unhappily,mostofthemcostapretty penny
Why you should: After zipping aroundforafewdayswiththisfairly comfortable, well-speci ied, roomy andresponsivelittlecrossovereffort, Irealisedthatitoffersgoodvaluefor money
The standard features obviously differ between variants, but VW includes a 3-year/120,000km warranty and 3-year/45,000km serviceplanwitheachsale
What else? Someofthehighlights (inthismodel)includecleverLED headlights, plenty of power or remote goodies, auto lights and wipers, most modern safety aids, climatecontrolandambientlighting
Youalsogetlotsofstorage,charging, mediaandcomfortfeaturesinthis new Taigo and, best of all, the optional“DiscoverMedia”navigation systemincludesmapsforNamibia
HappyDays!
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7-speed DCT, FWD
85kW / 200Nm
5 4L/100km*
10 seconds* 200km/h*
R503,000
* manufacturer claims
The Renault Duster isn’t a particularly interesting or exciting vehicle but – at least with an automatic box of cogs – it gets the unanimous approval of our team at NamWheels
You should know: Ifthisaffordable rebadged Dacia can withstand the anticsofEuropeantouristsonthose torturedeviceswecall“roads”near Sossusvlei,thenitmustbeagreatcar
There’sde initelyanairofcheapness aboutitsconstructionandmaterials butafterIpersonallytorturedoneto Ai-Aisandback,Icanattesttothe Duster’sresilience
More info: ThatmodelwasthefourclawZen4WD,butthistimeRenault SA gave us this front-wheel drive Duster “Intens” Automatic, which trumpsothermodelswithfancystuff likekeylessaccess,sat-nav,blindspot warning,asurroundcamera,more driver’sseatadjustmentsandbigger wheels:17insteadof16-inch.
What else? That’s over-and-above thestandardDusterkitofABS,EBD, ESP, airbags, Bluetooth, climate control,cruisecontrol,alloywheels,a fewpowergoodiesandarear-view camerawithparkingsensors
Crucialdimensionsinclude596Lof luggagespace,101mturningradius and210mmofgroundclearance!
Also, in the sensible way of every Duster,eventheselargeralloysare shodwith215/60tyres;inthiscase Good-Year road-biasedrubber 60seriespro ilenotonlyhasabitofoffroad ability (especially in sandy conditions)butalsoprovidesextra ridecomfort.Whilenotsupersoft, theDuster’srideisquitesmooth
Why you shouldn’t: If you want eleganceorsophisticatedstyle,thisis not the car for you, although we applaudthebrighttrimandcontrast stitching Renaultalsodoesn’thave thebestdealerfootprint(orservice reputation)butwehaveitongood authoritythattheDusterisoneof theirstalwartvehicles
The15Lenginehasratherleisurely performancebutatleastitcounters with250Nmoftwistingpowerand iverelativelywell-spacedDCTgears
It’sfarmorerelaxingtodrivethan theshort-ratio’dmanual Thenthere istheamazing(claimedaverage)fuel consumption of just 51L/100km froma50Ltank althoughwedon’t entirelytrustitsgauge
Why you should: Withafrugaland adventurousnature,plusgoodlevels ofkitandcomfort,it’snowonderthat thewell-pricedRenaultDusterhas become a favourite with Fritz and Pierre-Jacquesattheairportcarhire countersEachnewoneissoldwitha 5-year/150,000kmwarrantyand3year/45,000kmserviceplan
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5-speed DCT, FWD
80kW / 250Nm
5 1L/100km*
11 9 seconds* 169km/h*
From R410,000
Three cylinders are cute and noisy and slow, right? Right!? Well, for your total amusement, here is our three-cylinder engined-vehicle acceleration and braking data chart!
Our 100-0km/h brake tests are once-off measurements
The Mitsubishi ASX may seem like it's getting lost in a sea of trendy tech-mobiles but it offers a few wholesome advantages for sensible buyers
You should know: The irst draw cardofthisvehicleistheperceived reliabilityandqualityofitsJapanese brand Unfortunately the silver diamond doesn't have a squeakycleanrecord–Ioncebrokedownina newASX–buttheiraftersalesservice and customer care attitude was highlycommendable.
BetterthansomeGermans
More information: The recipe for this current generation of ASX is certainly wholesome: naturallyaspiratedmotorwithbigcylinders, nottoomanygearsdrivingthefront wheels with sensible tyre sizes (215/65R16)
Translation into plain English: this vehicleisasafe(andverysoothing) havenforpeoplewhodislikejerky 19-speedtriple-clutchgearboxesand painted-ontyres
Why you shouldn't: If you want cutting-edge drive train stuff, this isn'tthecarforyou
Also,thebootsizeisn'tverygenerous atjustover400L(or1,200Lwiththe seatsfolded lat)andifyougobeyond this entry-level ES version, the aforementionedtyressizesshrinkto moremodern–anduncomfortable–dimensions
Why you should: Typingofwhich, theASXisjust43mlong,turnsin 106manditoffersupto195mmof groundclearance
Withakerbweightofjust1,375kg, this little Mitsu alleges to use an averageofjust75L/100kmfromthe comparativelyhumungous62Ltank.
Thatgivesyouatheoreticalcruising rangeof840kmbetween ill-ups
What else? The warranty and serviceplanareacceptableatthree yearseachand100,000or60,000km respectively,buteventhisbasicASX offersLEDthis,Bluetooththatandall thepowerorsafetygoodieswe ' veall becomeaccustomedtoatthisprice point.
For further information and other options(likecoloursorothertrim levels)pleaseconsultyournearest MitsubishidealerinNamibia!
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1 998cc i-4 petrol
5-speed Manual, FWD 110kW / 197Nm
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7 5L/100km*
9 6 seconds* 194km/h* From R380,000
* manufacturer claims
