Category Archives: 4×4 & Offroad

Toyota Hilux 2009

The 2009 Toyota Hilux bakkie will be launched in South Africa in the last term of 2008, and it is bigger and better than before. It features a fresh new front styling along with improved comfort characteristics and definitely more power.

Jeep Launches SUV in South Africa

It is the fourth new Jeep model that Chrysler has launched in a year, but the Jeep Patriot is somewhat different. It is a compact Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and falls in the same category as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.

The all power all play Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Prodrive

The Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Prodrive is a playful family wagon, but don’t underestimate its power.

Dial Direct Responds to Increase in 4×4 Sales

Whether you use them to traverse the dirt roads of rural regions, or to navigate the mountainous speed bumps in the suburbs, there is no doubt that South Africans love their 4x4s. If merely counting the number of 4x4s on South African roads isn’t enough to convince you of this country’s love of these motorised…

Land Cruiser gets a makeover

The one-ton Land Cruiser Pick-up is still one of the most reliable, durable 4x4s around, and now it got a fresh look too. In addition to the styling changes, a number of functional and convenience features have been added.

Driving tips for water and mud

When driving through unexpected conditions, it’s always good to have a few tips handy, or even if the conditions were expected, it’s nice to know what to do when you get stuck.

SA Off-road Championships to spectacular

The Nissan Dealer 400 will be held around Darling in the Western Cape and promises to be an event to remember.

Up- and downhill driving tips

Higher speed can be used if the hill is smooth, but if it is rocky, approach it at a lower speed. This way you reduce the risk of losing traction when your wheels lift because of rocks.

Blind Spots a bigger problem than before

The Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) put popular 4×4’s to the test and discovered that well-known SUV’s such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery and Freelander and Hyundai Santa Fe had the largest blind spots out of 24 cars tested. 

Freelander 2 passes the test

The Land Rover Freelander 2 is powerful and impresses on any surface. No wonder Land Rover puts so much emphasis on the Freelander 2’s off-road capability.