Updated Isuzu MU-X hits R1 million mark
The Isuzu D-Max bakkie might be a local favourite, but its MU-X SUV sibling is miles behind segment heavyweights like the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest. The Citizen’s Jaco van...
Chery Tiggo Cross vs Corolla Cross: battle of the hybrids
Up until now, Toyota has weathered the onslaught of SUVs from China, with the Corolla Cross being one of its trump cards. But these waters could soon get choppy with...
Choosing the 90, 110 or 130? There is a Defender for everyone!
The Defender is Jaguar Land Rover’s best-selling local vehicle by a country mile. With a variety of body styles and powertrains on offer, buyers are spoiled for choice.
Plush Defender 130 perfect for taking a big family anywhere in style
The Land Rover Defender 130 launched in 2023 as a capable eight-seater SUV. Recent updates have improved comfort and capability, albeit at the expense of one seat at optimal trim...
MG’s flagship HS SUV holds its own in tough segment
Chinese-owned iconic British brand MG made big splash with the Cyberster, its all-electric convertible sports car. But the bulk of its sales will come from a more conventional SUV pair...
Special OCTA Black and Trophy Edition models keep the Defender fresh
Since introducing the Defender in 2020, Jaguar Land Rover has kept its British adventure brand fresh by introducing desirable model editions throughout the past five years. The latest two come...
Stealth badge returns to help spruce up dated Nissan Navara
The Nissan Navara in its current guise has been around for 11 years, making it one of the oldest bakkies currently available in South Africa. But while it might be...
Merc hits the spot with Vito Select
With the new V-Class only offered in flagship V300d guise, Mercedes-Benz was left with a gap in its line-up for a more accessible family van. Enter the Vito Select, writes...
More to game viewers than meets the eye
Sustained by tourists’ strong foreign currencies, South Africa’s game lodge industry offers opportunities, such as converting standard vehicles into game viewers.
VW slashes T-Cross Base model’s price to attract more buyers
The onslaught of Chinese cars introduced to local market has been relentless over the past few years, and heritage brands are starting to feel the pressure.
Porsche Cayenne GTS lives large in a changing world
The Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupé shatters SUV stereotypes, delivering thrilling performance and an intoxicating V8 soundtrack. This powerhouse proves that a practical family vehicle can indeed be a dynamic, purist-pleasing...
BYD Shark out to prove its credentials
BYD’s presence in South Africa has been low-key due to the Chinese carmaker only offering all-electric models. That’s about to change with the arrival of the plug-in hybrid Shark bakkie,...
All-new Hyundai Santa Fe shows its hip to be square
Hyundai’s seven-seat Santa Fe SUV was initially built to blend in. But the hybrid-only latest reiteration of the Korean carmaker’s flagship local product is meant to stand out, says The...
Chery planning to make local bakkie segment even sweeter
After saturating the local SUV scene with dozens of models over the past few years, the bakkie segment is next on the list for Chinese carmakers. Chery has become the...
Toyota Fortuner GR-Sport: more than just a fancy suit
The Toyota Fortuner has consistently been South Africa’s best-selling bakkie-based SUV since 2006. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch drove the GR-Sport, the latest addition and probably the last model to be...
The many uses of cattle rails
The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe has fond memories of holding onto the cattle rails of his uncle’s bakkie for dear life, with Lovely the collie by his side, on...
Renault Duster enters new era without diesel engines
The big news around the all-new Renault Duster’s local introduction was the discontinuation of the venerable diesel engines. The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe looks at how the crossover is...
GWM continues its bakkie onslaught with the P300
After the introduction of the new flagship in Great Wall Motor’s bakkie line-up, the P500, the old P-Series moniker, is now being changed to P300. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch explains...
Isuzu brings 4 x 4 power, reliability and innovation to Nampo 2025
ISUZU Motors South Africa is proud to announce its participation in Nampo 2025, showcasing a powerful lineup that embodies its long-standing heritage in the agriculture sector.
Age catches up with the Nissan Navara
The Navara line-up was increased last year in Nissan’s effort to win back market share. The Citizen’s Mark Jones sampled the top-of-the-range Pro-4X to see how the double cab compares...
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