Just released in South Africa is Audi’s eighth-generation A4 Avant wagon which has the longest wheelbase in its segment giving it interior space and superb road manners. This is probably why Audi held the launch in the mountains of Mpumalanga with fun to drive twisty roads. The A4 Avant is an outstanding combination of performance…
Hyundai has unveiled the i30 CW wagon at the Frankfurt Motor Show line-up, which offers the practicality of a conventional wagon, but also adds flexibility and style.
The Ford hatchbacks are very popular and practical but a four-door sedan was still missing. Fortunately Ford saw the gap and filled it very quickly. The new Ikon sedan is based on the Fiesta and sourced from Ford’s Indian operation.
The BMW X6 is still pretty much a mystery to all, but what can be assured is that you will be blown away.
The new Toyota Corolla Verso MPV will be here in a while and the rest better watch out. The three existing models, including the Verso 160, 160 SX and 180 TX remain unchanged. The change is in the looks.
The new Fiat Panda is practical and has a power output of a welcome 74 kW. The introduction of the 100hp model – referring to the power output – will bring about a new generation of Panda’s.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is here and it is full of safety, luxury and comfortability. Three individual models are available, including the Avantgarde, Elegance and Classic. There is one for every kind of driver.
Four years ago, Volvo introduced the current S40/V50 range, and now finally the new range is available in South Africa. The price increase is minimal, making the new S40/V50 a value-for-money vehicle in the premium vehicle segment.
In 1929, Peugeot was the first car manufacturer to introduce vehicles with a folding top – now known as coupe cabriolet (CC). They have yet again brought a brand new CC to the market and it never seizes to amaze.
The Fiat Grande Punto is one of the top sellers in Europe, yet in South Africa, very few people are aware that this little hatch was a finalist in the World Car of the Year competition last year, as well as winning the coveted Autocar Design Award in 2005.