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2025 Kia Sportage: SA Price and Specs

Jeremy DicksonJune 6, 2025

2025 Kia Sportage: SA Price and Specs | DriveZA 2025 Kia Sportage: SA Price and Specs South Africa gets petrol and diesel options in streamlined lineup The 2025 Kia Sportage in SA – available with both petrol and diesel engines SA Model Range The South African lineup includes both petrol and diesel options: Model Price […]

The 1989 Honda Ballade 160i DOHC: SA’s Unlikely Street Legend

Jeremy DicksonJune 5, 2025

1989 Honda Ballade 160i DOHC: SA’s Unlikely Street Legend | DriveZA The 1989 Honda Ballade 160i DOHC – humble looks hiding advanced engineering The Dawn of a South African Special When the Honda Ballade 160i DOHC arrived in South Africa in 1989, it wasn’t just another compact sedan—it was a technological revelation. Part of the […]

The Curious Case of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: China’s Reject, South Africa’s Darling

Jeremy DicksonJune 5, 2025

The Curious Case of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: China’s Reject, South Africa’s Darling | DriveZA The 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – China’s “meh” becomes SA’s “maybe?” The Unwanted Child of Wuhu While China’s auto market zooms into the future with actual bestsellers like the BYD Song Plus (EV) and Li Auto L7 (PHEV), […]

Chery’s New LEPAS Brand Targets Young Buyers with L8 SUV – Is South Africa Next?

Jeremy DicksonMay 4, 2025

Chery’s LEPAS L8 SUV Targets Young Buyers – Coming to South Africa? | DriveZA By DriveZA | May 15, 2025 The LEPAS L8 – Chery’s bold new flagship SUV targeting young, tech-savvy buyers CHERY’S SECRET WEAPON: The LEPAS L8 combines 1,400km hybrid range with Gen-Z tech. Could this be SA’s next SUV king? LEPAS: A […]

2025 Hyundai Tucson Launches in SA with Aggressive Price Cuts to Fend Off Chinese Rivals

Jeremy DicksonApril 26, 2025

2025 Hyundai Tucson Launches in SA with Aggressive Price Cuts | DriveZA The refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson – now with sharper pricing to challenge Chinese rivals Price Reductions & Trim Overview Hyundai has slashed prices for the 2025 Tucson in South Africa, positioning it as a competitive alternative to budget-friendly Chinese SUVs. The updated lineup […]

The Ford Sierra XR8 – South Africa’s Marine-Spec V8 Icon

Jeremy DicksonApril 22, 2025

The Ford Sierra XR8 – South Africa’s Marine-Spec V8 Icon | DriveZA By DriveZA.net | April 22, 2025 The legendary Ford Sierra XR8 – South Africa’s ultimate Q-car In the pantheon of South African automotive icons, few cars stir as much nostalgia—or engine noise—as the Ford Sierra XR8. Born from homologation rules and a love […]

The Ford Escort Mk1 in South Africa: A Love Letter to Grit, Graft, and Petrolhead Ingenuity

Jeremy DicksonApril 19, 2025

The Ford Escort Mk1 in South Africa: A Love Letter to Grit and Ingenuity | DriveZA By someone who appreciates a well-told automotive yarn, preferably with a cuppa in hand A pristine restored Ford Escort Mk1 – the way many remember them from rally glory days If there’s a car that embodies the spirit of […]

The 2025 Subaru Outback: A Rugged Aristocrat for South Africa’s Untamed Roads

Jeremy DicksonApril 18, 2025

The 2025 Subaru Outback: A Rugged Aristocrat for South Africa’s Untamed Roads | DriveZA The 2025 Subaru Outback – Ready for South Africa’s toughest roads “It’s a Volvo estate that’s been bitten by a radioactive bakkie.” Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? The 2025 Subaru Outback isn’t just a car. It’s a statement—a declaration […]

2025 Peugeot 208 Review: SA’s Stylish Hatchback Star

Jeremy DicksonApril 15, 2025

2025 Peugeot 208 Review: SA’s Stylish Hatchback Star | DriveZA From R349,900, Is This French Flair Your Next Ride? Mzansi, get ready—the 2025 Peugeot 208 is here to turn heads with its lion-claw looks and i-Cockpit swagger. Starting at R349,900, this hatchback blends French style with everyday hustle, but can it outshine VW’s Polo or […]

2025 Volkswagen Golf Life Review: Affordable Sophistication in SA’s C-Segment

Jeremy DicksonApril 12, 2025

2025 Volkswagen Golf Life Review: Affordable Sophistication in SA’s C-Segment | DriveZA By [Your Name], Automotive Journalist The Volkswagen Golf has long been a benchmark for practicality and refinement in the hatchback segment. For 2025, the eighth-generation Golf receives a mid-cycle facelift (dubbed the Golf 8.5), bringing subtle design tweaks, tech upgrades, and a renewed […]

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