Colin Windell
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4 Jul, 2023
The Storm features the mHawk 2,2-litre turbo-diesel engine offering 103 kW at 3 750 r/min and 320 Nm of torque in a power band between 1 500 r/min and 2 800 r/min, driving through a six-speed Aisin automatic transmission. It also has a 4-year/120 000 km mechanical warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.
Colin Windell
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19 Jun, 2023
The Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser employ the same version of Suzuki’s K15 engine – the K15B, which is a naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 77 kW at 6 000 r/min and 138 Nm at 4 400 r/min.
Colin Windell
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9 Jun, 2023
The Carshop test unit came with the four-cylinder 1,5-litre turbo-diesel engine that delivers 85,8 kW at 3 750 r/min and 300 Nm in a flat band between 1 500 r/min and 2 500 r/min and drives the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
Colin Windell
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5 Jun, 2023
Exuding its 600 Nm of torque in the same creamy-smooth style as the whole drive feel, the Mercedes-Benz S350d glides elegantly and smoothly about its business. At nearly R2,5-million, one would expect the car to have everything – and it comes close.
Colin Windell
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8 May, 2023
The Haval Jolion S boasts a multi-link rear suspension that improves handling and smooths out the overall ride quality, bringing it more in touch with the road. Additionally, its updated 1.5-litre engine and turbocharger increase power by 25 kW to 130 kW and torque by 60 Nm to 270 Nm, providing a refreshing sense of urgency for overtaking.
Colin Windell
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5 May, 2023
The 500X Cross comes with a soft-touch steering wheel, automatic dual-zone air-conditioning, and a courtesy light on the sun visor. It also includes several standard and optional features, such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a six-speaker audio system, satellite radio, and a rearview camera.
Colin Windell
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5 Apr, 2023
With its futuristic design, the Beijing X55 does a lot to muddy the waters in the mid-level SUV playing field, having launched and immediately found a place as a finalist in the 2023 Car of the Year Competition sponsored by Old Mutual. The X55 is bristling with tech specs backed with performance to match and a growing dealer footprint.
Colin Windell
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5 Apr, 2023
The Wildtrak comes with a full house of safety specifications including Dynamic Stability Control incorporating anti-lock braking, Load Adaptive Control, Roll Over Mitigation, Traction Control and Trailer Sway Control. Blessed with a smooth-running turbodiesel V6 engine, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab progresses from A to B seamlessly, however
Colin Windell
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10 Mar, 2023
Ford’s new Everest Platinum 3.0 V6 does almost everything the company said it would long before the official launch and provides smooth, quiet and efficient mobility. However, talking of long – the gestation period of the Everest (and its Ranger bakkie cousins) was, perhaps, the longest in South African automotive history, going from rumour to conf
Colin Windell
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3 Mar, 2023
Flush with technology and occupant comforts, the Mahindra XUV700 AX7 L – admittedly the flagship of the three-model range – strikes the right balance between luxury travel and cost of operation, giving it a high value in terms of value for money. Mahindra has earned its stripes regarding the fit, finish and presentation of the new generation produc
Colin Windell
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14 Feb, 2023
The Scorpio-N – and yes, there is and will be a reference to a ‘scorpion’ – was formally launched in South Africa in June of last year at the same time as its reveal in India but is now in dealer showrooms with four variants on offer and pricing starting at R465 000 for the base 4x2 model. The variant features six crash bags, disc brakes on all fou
Colin Windell
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19 Dec, 2022
With 215 kW instant power and acceleration from the electric motor, the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic almost seamlessly dealt with the mid-morning Sandton inclement weather and traffic caused by the unpleasant load shedding. The new model can be personalised with the AMG Line equipment package, the MBUX Innovation Package, Advanced Plus Package, and
Calvin Fisher
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12 Dec, 2022
With a fairly contrived genealogy we were expecting a car equally as muddled. Imagine our surprise, upon delivery of the Proton X50, finding a well-consolidated compact SUV. There's a lot to love here, and we suspect that the Proton has what it takes to do the distance, literally and figuratively in a soft roader-loving Mzansi...
Colin Windell
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24 Nov, 2022
At the R500 000 segment, the Chery offers a lot for less money than its nearest price competitors: the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4TSI 110 kW, Honda CR-V 2.0 Comfort and Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Executive – with a smaller engine than all but the Volkswagen but still offering more power and torque than the other three.
