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Hyundai added a new flagship, the N Line, to its local Tucson SUV range. Hyundai’s Tucson N Line is not merely a derivative with a new look and some mechanical changes to fit its sporty character.
Subaru Southern Africa will be introducing the new Crosstrek locally, replacing the XV as the manufacture’s offering in the compact crossover segment beneath the bigger Forester and flagship Outback.
Another fully electric vehicle is on its way to South Africa with Lexus announcing the planned introduction of the RZ SUV, the first Lexus BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform, to the country.
Citroën’s best seller in South Africa, the C3, has landed on local shores in a new guise. For starters, only the entry-level Feel model will be available with the higher grade, more powerful and automatic version joining in later.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new, third generation, GLC in South Africa and will now include a line-up that boasts a mild-hybrid system with 48-volt technology.
In order to address the post-COVID situation in South Africa, the all-new Toyota Vitz will offer consumers in the small-car market almost unrivalled affordability and low running costs with this latest fruit of Toyota-Suzuki alliance.
The quickest (and most expensive) Toyota Corolla yet, has put tyre to the tar in South Africa with the arrival of the new GR Corolla. The very quick Corolla made its debut recently at the Simola Hillclimb in Knysna.
The first production model of the Jeep Grand Cherokee passed through the doors of Cobo Hall in Detroit in 1992. Jeep is now introducing the 5-seater Grand Cherokee in South Africa alongside the Grand Cherokee L, which is Jeep’s ultra luxurious 7-seater.
This year’s NAMPO Harvest Day will serve as the stage on which Ford South Africa will debut the exciting and adventurous all-new Wildtrak X.
The new Hino 700 has arrived and completes the manufacturer’s local truck line line-up.
Although modern day automatic gearboxes, in whatever guise, make for effortless, smooth and even sporty driving, when it comes to a true sports car, a manual gearbox remains a firm favourite of most enthusiasts.
It seems the new Volkswagen Amarok, which is basically the new Ford Ranger bakkie, is getting more traction in its new guise than the previous model did.
Kia South Africa has launched three new turbodiesel models in its Sportage line-up to cater to diesel enthusiasts in the compact and medium SUV market. This is to complement the success of the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol range.
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