TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 200 GETS MORE POWER AND SPEC!

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Toyota has given its Land Cruiser 200 more power and a slightly more generous standard specification list, with the updated model now available in South Africa.

As before, there are two trim levels on offer: GX and VX-R (the latter renamed from VX). The base model is priced at R999 900 (up R29 000), while the flagship costs R1 345 000 (an increase of R40 800).

The 4,5 litre V8 turbodiesel powering the off-roading SUV now makes 195 kW and 650 N.m, or increases of 22 kW and 35 N.m, respectively. The six-speed automatic transmission, which directs oomph to all four corners (and includes a low-range transfer case), is unchanged.

Fresh kit for the GX derivative includes roof-rails, a cooler-box in the centre console, a luggage cover and rear parking sensors. The VX-R variant, meanwhile, also gains roof-rails and auto-folding side-mirrors, along with an integrated tow-hitch.

SMART LIFTS THE WRAPS (AND ROOF!) OFF THE FOREASE CONCEPT

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As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, Smart has lifted the wraps off the ForEase concept ahead of the Paris Motor Show. According to the German-based automaker, this concept has been designed with Smart’s original motto, “reduce to the max”, in mind. And only the most “essential” items have been fitted to this model. Contributing […]

04Oct 2018

NEW BMW 3 SERIES REVEALED! MEET THE G20-GEN SEDAN

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The BMW 3 Series sedan has finally been revealed, with the G20-generation making its debut at the Paris Motor Show. The Munich-based brand claims that the seventh generation of its sports sedan “moves the game on once again” in terms of “driving dynamics, premium quality and innovation”. It measures 76 mm longer than its predecessor […]

04Oct 2018

SAY HELLO TO THE THIRD-GENERATION MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS

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The third-generation Mercedes-Benz has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show, boasting a new design, more advanced cabin and (on some models) a fresh eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Stuttgart-based brand says many of the driving assistance systems available in the new B-Class have been carried over from the S-Class. In addition, the interior is now […]

29Jan 2018

REFRESHED (REJIGGED) NISSAN QASHQAI RANGE HITS SA…

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The refreshed version of Nissan’s second-generation Qashqai has arrived in South Africa, boasting subtle styling updates and a rejigged range. While the outgoing line-up comprised six derivatives, the new range features seven variants. The 1,6-litre turbopetrol and the 1,6 turbodiesel engines have fallen away, while a new Acenta Plus trim level slots into the middle […]

29Jan 2018

MEET THE EAST COAST DEFENDER PROJECT TUKI

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East Coast Defender has designed and built a Land Rover Defender 110 to celebrate the vehicle’s heritage with this Project Tuki model. This Defender celebrates its ancestors with a heritage style Land Rover grille, retro white steel wheels with BF Goodrich tyres and familiar Keswick dark green paintwork. The Project Tuki is powered by a rebuilt 4,0-litre V8 […]