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First Drives FIRST DRIVE | Sassy new 2022 Renault Clio appeals to individualists

Nearly three years since its international launch, the fifth-generation Renault Clio has landed in SA to do battle against the likes of the Volkswagen Polo, Ford Fiesta and ...

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | Why the 2022 VW Polo is the B-segment hatch to beat FIRST DRIVE | Why the 2022 VW Polo is the B-segment hatch to beat SA consumers need no introduction to the Volkswagen Polo nameplate. On a monthly basis the Polo and its more affordable Polo Vivo sibling continue to set the sales charts ablaze, ...

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | The 2022 Land Cruiser 70-series is a hardy stalwart FIRST DRIVE | The 2022 Land Cruiser 70-series is a hardy stalwart Adapt or die, is a saying wielded around more than ever in our fast-paced, ever-changing digital world

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | New 2022 VW Polo impresses with class-leading upgrades FIRST DRIVE | New 2022 VW Polo impresses with class-leading upgrades Active cruise control and a fully digital dashboard are among features not usually found in the compact hatch segment

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | Toyota Land Cruiser 70th Anniversary Edition is an off-road juggernaut FIRST DRIVE | Toyota Land Cruiser 70th Anniversary Edition is an off-road juggernaut In 2021 the Toyota Land Cruiser celebrated its 70th birthday. It debuted back in 1951 as the Toyota Jeep BJ

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | 2022 Kia Sorento excites with sharper styling and more tech FIRST DRIVE | 2022 Kia Sorento excites with sharper styling and more tech Kia’s new-generation Sorento has arrived in SA boasting sharper styling, better cabin room and updated technology

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | 2022 Hyundai Staria Multicab excels at work and play FIRST DRIVE | 2022 Hyundai Staria Multicab excels at work and play Towards the end of 2021 Hyundai launched its Staria, the large multi-purpose vehicle that replaced the H1. A more utilitarian Multicab version has been added to the line-up.

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | 2022 Kia Carnival and Sorento go upmarket FIRST DRIVE | 2022 Kia Carnival and Sorento go upmarket The evolution undergone by Kia over the last two decades has been nothing short of remarkable

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | We get a taste of the rugged new Ineos Grenadier FIRST DRIVE | We get a taste of the rugged new Ineos Grenadier The similarity between the Ineos Grenadier and the Land Rover Defender is uncanny, and Ineos doesn’t beat about the bush in describing the form of the Defender as a perfectly ...

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | 2022 Citroën C3 Aircross is a cute, versatile family pick FIRST DRIVE | 2022 Citroën C3 Aircross is a cute, versatile family pick Though the Stellantis group wields considerable clout in the number of brands under its roof, its performance in SA is lacking

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | Feature-packed Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is big on looks and value FIRST DRIVE | Feature-packed Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is big on looks and value In price the newly launched and 4,338mm long Chery Tiggo4 Pro is a competitor against smaller compact crossovers such as the Toyota Urban Cruiser, Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet and ...

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | The new 2021 Lexus ES soothes the soul FIRST DRIVE | The new 2021 Lexus ES soothes the soul The world seems to have gone mad lately, and the frenetic energy has caused much stress for everyone. Step into the updated Lexus ES, and experience motoring bliss that calms the ...

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | New 2021 Isuzu MU-X gets more brains, brawn and beauty FIRST DRIVE | New 2021 Isuzu MU-X gets more brains, brawn and beauty In terms of sales the Isuzu MU-X has remained largely obscured by the popular Toyota Fortuner. That's not to say it isn’t without merit as it also accommodates seven passengers ...

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | Sampling the sleek new Audi Q5 Sportback FIRST DRIVE | Sampling the sleek new Audi Q5 Sportback The Q5 was a crucial addition to the Audi sport-utility vehicle family. Joining the full-sized Q7, which was their first contribution to the genre, the medium-sized stablemate ...

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | New Peugeot Landtrek wants a piece of the bakkie action FIRST DRIVE | New Peugeot Landtrek wants a piece of the bakkie action Peugeot has entered SA’s hotly-contested bakkie segment with its new Landtrek double cab, a one-tonner that goes on sale in two variants: the Allure 4x2 and the 4Action 4x4

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | New Hyundai Staria packs serious swag FIRST DRIVE | New Hyundai Staria packs serious swag You either love or hate what the Hyundai design department is doing right now. Feigning indifference is really impossible – which is more than you can say about the insipid, ...

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | All-electric Volkswagen ID.3 hopes to convert SA's fossil fuel faithful FIRST DRIVE | All-electric Volkswagen ID.3 hopes to convert SA's fossil fuel faithful The electric car is coming but if the lacklustre sales of existing electric and hybrid options on sale are to be believed, SA is some way off adopting zero-emissions motoring

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | New Toyota Corolla Cross seems set for sales sizzle FIRST DRIVE | New Toyota Corolla Cross seems set for sales sizzle The Toyota Corolla Cross launch was one of the biggest motoring events I have attended in the past seven years. With more than 60 journalists in attendance it was almost like some ...

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | BAIC B40 Plus is China’s answer to the Wrangler FIRST DRIVE | BAIC B40 Plus is China’s answer to the Wrangler BAIC is a Chinese brand that started its SA operations back in 2016 and by 2018 had started assembling a semi-knocked down range of cars at its Gqeberha plant

First Drives FIRST DRIVE | Is the 2021 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro worth picking? FIRST DRIVE | Is the 2021 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro worth picking? Haval has proven Chinese car makers are able to compete with more established mainstream players on the SA scene

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