Car Reviews

San-Dare-O So, the Renault Sandero receives a mixed bag of criticism all around- some absolutely love it and will buy one for themselves and their moms, while others will give it a swift walk-by. I personally think the Sandero has ...

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All good things come in 3 Taking responsibility for approximately a third of their sales, Mazda can be quite proud of their Mazda3, especially considering that over 6-million Mazda3’s have found home...

Light and quick Banting, Keto, Paleo and Atkins, we have all heard of these popular dieting plans and how they are uniquely designed to aid a person in weight loss. I think the Suzuki Swift Sport has also heard and has taken a glossy page out of one of those health books- from the previous model to now it has lost 90–kg. The result? A nimble little vehicle that’s easy to maneuver and...

The W stands for Well Done! Continuing down the alphabet and sticking to their naming pattern, Honda has released a new soft-roader named the WR-V. A sibling to the BR-V, HR-V and CR-V, this new Honda family member is very similar ...

Gorgeous and Tempting So I have previously reviewed the Kia Seltos and absolutely loved it, so when I was given the opportunity to test the GT-Line I fel...

Create-a few memories along the way The vehicle is in my opinion just as unique as the name. Named after the island of Crete, as well as derived from the word creative, the Creta sure has some expectations to live up to and steppin...

Create-a few memories along the way The vehicle is in my opinion just as unique as the name. Named after the island of Crete, as well as derived from the word creative, the Creta sure has some expectations to live up to and steppin...

Let’s go explore! Built to be tough and to conquer, Isuzu vehicles always bring something different to the table. The MU-X is no exception to the rule and can be seen as an ideal family vacationer. I...

Fierce and X-citing The Ford Ranger is iconic in South Africa and is almost as common as finding ducks in a pond. The blue oval brand has decided to broaden the line up by introducing a new model to the range – the Ford Rang...

The humble contender The Fiat Tipo isn...

The French cousin French vehicles have a way of captivating you and swiftly stealing your heart without you even noticing. This is exactly what the Citroen C3 did to me- I didn’t even realise how qui...

The German Jack of all trades The VW Touareg offers intuitive technology, genuine off-roading pleasure and plenty of comfort for the entire family to take advantage of. Its dimensions has seen some trimming and it’s also lighter now than its predecessor (read: more benefits to follow). The Touareg is smartly situated in the market- it’s th...

A grand city trotter In our current economic crisis, people are opting for more affordable options when searching for their next set of wheels. This doesn’t mean they have to compromise on quality an...

The family’s defender The Nissan Navara promises dependability as well as improvement in many aspects. Good news for South Africans- the Stealth will become a permanent fixture on our roads as this special edition won’t be limited like many others b...

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Intended to excite Mazda has become synonymous with innovation and value and has many South Africans ranting and raving about its vehicles. The newest talk of the town is the XC-30 and to say that it has me impressed would be an understatement. ...

To the T The final addition to the T-family, the hipster cousin, the T-Roc has arrived in South Africa not too long ago and has been making waves since, with its retro and funky styling. It branches in the VW family tree between the T-Cross and the Tiguan, maki...

Strike with style It is not every day you get a vehicle that is built for pure pleasure, have superior finishes and is a load of fun to drive. In the extremely competitive motor market, you get your value for money vehicles, family vehicles, racy vehicles, SUV&...

Fi-go, go GO! The youngest to the Ford family, the Figo, is a great vehicle for it falls in an attractive market segment. The good thing about this (for the buyer) is that the Figo offers a different option to this highly competitive market which means that the...

The Grandest people mover Kia’s people mover, the Grand Sedona, was first presented as the Carnival back in 1999 and is a great alternative to larger SUV’s for families who require a bit more space. Although, in my opinion, it leans a bit more to th...

The cold conqueror Bakkies… oh how we love those in South Africa, so much so that they have become part of our culture. We all know that culture influences style and so it would be obvious that bakkies would eventually become a fashion statement. The Is...

Get-away in the Golf The VW Golf is probably as well known as the Beetles were in the sixties. Speaking of beetles… the VW was set out to replace the infamous VW. With more than 30-million units manufactured from its launch in 1974 until 2013, the Golf n...

The little engine that did With a fun and an unconventional design angle, the Mini Cooper offers something different from the norm, this makes it a niche vehicle in South Africa. Being said it’s also pricier than your average vehicle. Then again if you ar...

For those who prefer to thrive on adrenaline What a vehicle! The Audi RS5 is, in layman’s terms, a hot ride. With an impressive record when it comes to manufacturing performance coupes, Audi knew that they would be heading straight to success when introdu...

Comprehensive and comfortable There are a few theories regarding the Suzuki Ciaz’s name- some say it’s an acronym for Comfort, Intelligence, Attitude and Zeal others speculate that it stands for City from A to Z. No matter the origin, the Ciaz is w...

A gift on the road Hyundai has become famous for their value for money, larger family vehicles. So much so that I’m inclined to say that the Korean manufactures have become almost synonymous with affordability and quality. One of the vehicles that have ai...

Ride the storm New to South African roads the Ford Ranger Thunder is still in early stages of trial but if you look at sales figures and just keep an eye out at in the parking lot, you will notice how popular it has become in such a short amount of time. It&rsq...

The new kid on the block The Toyota Aygo has been replaced with the Agya and it’s certainly not a sad day. This vehicle will have to be able to talk the talk as its heading into a cutthroat market of the compact budget car segment. I think with the correc...

Hot, hot Hyundai! As their first vehicle in the N range, the foundation of expectation is to be set with their newest hot hatch, the i30N. It’s based on the well-loved i30 which has been continued in South Africa, but the i3oNis an updated and hyped-up ve...

There?s always room for more Not too well known in South Africa, the Changan brand has to still prove itself to many. I think that it will certainly be a controversial topic due to many fearing for the unknown but not to worry, so far it?s doing good for itself...

The charismatic cat Jaguar gives their customer something that is sought after in today’s day and age- pure excellence and exclusivity. With its styling, it manages to draw the eyes of onlookers and with its elegant character you will captivate the attent...

The family traveller The range Rover Sport is an upmarket SUV that has all the components to make up as a frontrunner in its class, it does lead. With stylish looks, a high-end interior, plenty of intuitive specs and let’s not forget its charming attitude...

Eat my Dust! With thousands of Renault Dusters finding homes in South Africa, they have become quite popular on our roads and for good reason to. With the Duster, Renault has gone back to basics and focused on perfecting the standard and building up from there ...

A premium forerunner As a class leader in luxury and refinement, Audi is a well-known and dearly loved brand in South Africa and rightfully so, the German manufacturer has been in the game for over a hundred years. With a resilient design identity and plenty of...

The small business partner Available in single cab, double cab and minivan, the Changan has a multipurpose range of vehicles that are ready to tackle the labouring force and its demands. I had my pick at the double cab and was impressed by the vehicle consideri...

The Popemobile The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is a vehicle that cannot easily be compared to any other and stands proudly in its own category. It’s the type of vehicle that is built with quality and that will last you a lifetime. I have stats to back up that c...

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Proud like a Prado A dearly loved brand in South Africa, Toyota has found a lot of success on our sunny shore. Fun Fact! The Japanese brand’s newest assembly line can produce a fully-assembled car every five seconds! That is surely impressive but also com...

X-citing and X-hilarating The Nissan X-Trail is a robust SUV that has become quite popular in South Africa with active families that have jam-packed schedules and for good reason- it’s a solid offering with plenty of space, plenty of specs and a budget-c...

X-citing and X-hilarating The Nissan X-Trail is a robust SUV that has become quite popular in South Africa with active families that have jam-packed schedules and for good reason- it’s a solid offering with plenty of space, plenty of specs and a budget-conscious price tag hooked over the side mirror. The Concept This seven seating SUV is perfectly suited for families who won’t be found lounging at home on the weekends but rather trekking through Kalahari or trudging the Sani Pass. Itâ...

For the beaten track Famous for manufacturing robust and sporty vehicles, Subaru has made quite the reputation for themselves and have become quite popular. Producing vehicles that are racy and sporty is nothing new to them (remember the iconic Impreza WRX?) but what I really like about the brand is their genuine value-for-money beliefs. All of their ...

As you wish ...

As tough as they come Family-friendly crossover SUV’s have become a hot trend in recent years and for good reason- they are affordable, reliable and can easily accommodate the whole family but this means that there’s a small segment in the market that’s being pushed as...

Pioneering Porsche Porsche decided to broaden their horizons by moving away from zippy roadster and also focus on bigger markets to attract more buyers and diversi...

Going further for less Is it even possible for a car to be too good? The new Toyota Yaris is in every sense a true embodiment of the Japanese’s philosophies. A dependable, durable and sold vehicle, a tru...

Who needs Marco? Considered to be one of the most prosperous compact vehicles, this VW has surely made a name for itself. Selling like the proverbial hotcakes, the Polo has become wildly popular with the locals. You are almost guaranteed to spot one when you&rs...

Fuel for the soul Since washing up on South Africa’s sunny shores back in 1996, Mahindra has built quite a reputation for themselves with the locals. Priding themselves to provide the public with affordable and high-quality vehicles, the Eastern brand has...

Feminine performance Renault has been in the motorsports for over 40 years and are specialists in adapting motorsport technology onto everyday ‘road’ sports vehicles for excellent sporting performa...

Tougher than the rest ...