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Toyota’s new Land Cruiser FJ redefines the iconic off-roader for urban South African life, blending its legendary ruggedness with city practicality for a new.
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10 New Chinese SUVs Shaking Up The South African Market
The South African new-car market is in the midst of a seismic shift. The initial wave of budget-focused Chinese crossovers, led by best-sellers like the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and Haval Jolion, has established a firm beachhead. Now, we are witnessing the ‘second wave’: a coordinated, multi-brand offensive targeting every single segment, from rugged 4x4s […]
6 Things We Learned Driving the Isuzu M-UX 3,0TD LSE 4×4 AT
We were recently presented with an opportunity to drive the recently refreshed Isuzu M-UX 3,0 Ddi LSE 4×4 AT. This was our first encounter with the rugged family SUV and we walked away with mixed feelings. We share seven things we learned during our review period. SUVs are all the rage in this day and […]
All-new Hyundai Alcazar Driven
The Hyundai Alcazar is a newcomer to the South African new car market. It was introduced here earlier this year. We got a hold of the turbodiesel version to bring you a driving review. Hyundai seems to have mastered the SA new-car market. The brand continues to grow despite strong challenges to it position from […]
Toyota Fortuner GR-S Driven – A Swiss Army Knife
A range-leading Toyota Fortuner GR-S, or GR-Sport, was added to the line-up earlier this year. We slid behind the wheel of the newcomer for an extended period over a wide range of conditions to bring you this review. Toyota is taking the sporting bull by the horns. While some brands are shying away from their […]
Ford Everest Platinum Driven
A few weeks after experiencing an Everest for the very first time, we took delivery of the range-leading Ford Everest Platinum to bring you this review. We’d not had the pleasure of driving any Ford product for years. We therefore graciously accepted an offer to drive the Everest Sport a few weeks ago. That derivative […]
Fresh-faced Hyundai Alcazar Lands in SA
There are few brands that cover the SUV/crossover space the way that Hyundai does. The current portfolio includes: the Exter, Venue, Creta, Kona, Tucson, Sante Fe and Palisade. The local arm of the Korean subsidiary has added the Alcazar, a new badge to SA, to the line-up. This model slots in between the Creta and […]
Ford Everest Sport 4×4 Driven
We spent a few days acquainting ourselves with the Ford Everest Sport, our first experience of the nameplate, to bring you this review. The Ford Everest is an SUV that is built on the same essential bones of the Ford Ranger bakkie. This large SUV features a ladder-on-frame construction similar to a Toyota Fortuner and […]
5 Things To Know About the Facelifted Toyota Fortuner
A test unit of the facelifted Toyota Fortuner was recently placed in our care. We reacquainted ourselves with this top-selling model. To say that the Toyota Fortuner sells well is a bit of an understatement. It has been a sales success since its introduction in 2016. In fact, the Fortuner can gobble upwards of 50 […]
Kia Sportage Diesel Added To The Range
Kia South Africa introduced the latest generation Sportage into the local market towards the end of last year. The fifth generation SUV from the Korean automaker debuted on local showrooms with a single powertrain option. That changed this week with the addition of the Kia Sportage diesel. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where […]
Toyota South Africa Manufacturing Officially Resumes in Prospecton
Toyota South Africa Manufacturing (TSAM) has officially restarted operations at its KwaZulu-Natal plant. Operations at the facility south of Durban were halted earlier this year due to damages caused by a flood. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. “We communicated with Japan (Toyota Motor Corporation) on the night […]
Locally Produced Toyota Corolla Cross SUV Launched
Remember when hatchbacks and sedans were the bread and butter of SA motoring? Every family owned a Toyota Corolla at some stage and you definitely knew someone who drove a Golf. Well, those days are long gone and the space those cars once occupied is now inhabited by a slew of crossovers and SUVs. The […]
Semiconductor Chip Shortage Continues [w/video]
The worldwide semiconductor chip shortage continues and the auto industry is one of the hardest hit. But why is there a shortage and how will it affect car buyers in South Africa? Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Covid intervenes At the height of the worldwide pandemic in […]
Toyota Fortuner Receives An Update
SA’s top-selling SUV, the Toyota Fortuner receives and update for the entire range. Toyota SA has been listening to customers and taking notes. With that in mind they’ve affected a few changes to the mid-size SUV to keep it fresh in a competitive segment. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. New face […]
Facelifted Toyota Fortuner and Hilux Break Cover
Two of the best-selling nameplates in South Africa are the Toyota Fortuner and Hilux. Based on the same platform, the two locally produced vehicles are staples of the automotive landscape. Each sells in massive numbers every month, almost always leading their respective segments. Now we have a facelifted Toyota Fortuner and Hilux to dominate the […]
Toyota Fortuner Epic
The Toyota Fortuner is SA’s top-selling SUV. The Hilux-based model offers the traits that make it a firm local favourite. Now, there is a new variant to help increase its appeal even further, and it’s called the Toyota Fortuner Epic. Toyota SA will offer two versions of the new addition: the ‘standard’ Epic and Epic […]
New Toyota RAV4 now in SA
It may be difficult for some to believe, but the Toyota RAV4 has been in SA for 25 years spanning four generations. Earlier this week the new Toyota RAV4 was launched into the local car market. Click here to read about the Lexus UX SUV. What’s new? Well, pretty much all of it. The new […]
7 things we learned driving the Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 4×4 6AT
We recently spent a few days driving the Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 4×4 6AT. This derivative is a fairly recent addition to Toyota’s already extensive Fortuner line-up. Here are seven things we learned while driving the new addition to the range. Click here to read our review of the recently launched Hyundai Santa Fe SUV. […]
June new vehicle sales above expectation
By: Leo Kok Motor industry commentator, and director at Mediaserve, Leo Kok gives us a breakdown of SA new vehicle sales for June 2018. South African vehicle sales ended the second quarter on a high, with sales in June increasing by 3 per cent over the same month last year. According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers […]