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New Kia Tasman: Price and Specs

Jeremy DicksonApril 10, 2026

New Kia Tasman: Price and Specs (The Unlikely South African Contender) | DriveZA After years of waiting, Kia has finally entered the South African bakkie wars. It’s bold, it’s boxy, and it wants to steal the Hilux’s lunch money. By DriveZA April 10, 2026 6 min read Right, gather round. For years, the South African […]

The Audi A1: How to Make It Yours (The South African Way)

Jeremy DicksonMarch 19, 2026

Audi A1 South Africa customization guide: Black Edition, options & colours | DriveZA Customisation Guide Audi A1 South Africa customization guide: Black Edition, options & colours Forget those European catalogues. Here’s what you can actually spec on an A1 in SA – from the Black Edition to ambient lighting and everything in between. DriveZA Desk […]

The Chery KP31: Has the Chinese Just Built the World’s Sanest Bakkie?

Jeremy DicksonMarch 16, 2026

Chery KP31 South Africa: World’s sanest bakkie? | DriveZA New Bakkie 2026 Chery KP31 South Africa: World’s sanest bakkie? This Chery KP31 South Africa review examines the diesel PHEV with 260kW, locking diffs, and 1,300km range. Is it the new king of bakkies? DriveZA Desk April 9, 2026 6 min read This Chery KP31 South […]

The 2026 Mazda BT-50: Is This the Bakkie That Breaks the Big Three’s Grip?

Jeremy DicksonMarch 15, 2026

2026 Mazda BT-50 South Africa: Bakkie review & specs | DriveZA New Bakkie 2026 2026 Mazda BT-50 South Africa: Bakkie review & specs This 2026 Mazda BT-50 South Africa review shows why it deserves a spot in the bakkie conversation. Compare to Hilux, Ranger, D-Max. DriveZA Team April 9, 2026 7 min read This 2026 […]

The 2026 Suzuki Across: Toyota’s RAV4 in Disguise – And What It Means for Jimny & Swift Fans

Jeremy DicksonFebruary 16, 2026

The 2026 Suzuki Across: Toyota’s RAV4 in Disguise – Jimny Next? | DriveZA New SUV 2026 Suzuki’s new flagship is a rebadged RAV4 PHEV with 224kW. But the real story is what Toyota might get in return—a Jimny-based Land Cruiser? When Suzuki lifted the covers off the new 2026 Across in Europe this month, it […]

The 2026 Toyota Hilux: A Bakkie That Suddenly Feels… Chinesey?

Jeremy DicksonJanuary 23, 2026

The 2026 Toyota Hilux: A Bakkie That Suddenly Feels… Chinesey? | DriveZA 2026 Model Analysis It’s still the pinnacle. But with its digital cockpit and electrified powertrains, has Toyota’s legendary bakkie been reading from the Chinese playbook? There’s a quiet revolution happening on South Africa’s roads. The recipe for a successful bakkie—reliability, torque, toughness—has been […]

The R500k Conundrum: Bakkie, SUV, or Hot Hatch?

Jeremy DicksonJanuary 8, 2026

The R500k Conundrum: Bakkie, SUV, or Hot Hatch? | DriveZA SA’s Most Heated Car Debate By DriveZA Debate Team July 2025 7 min read BREAKING NEWS: Scientists have discovered a new fundamental force of nature in South Africa. It’s not gravity or electromagnetism. It’s the uncontrollable urge to argue about what car to buy for […]

2026 Mazda 2 Review: A Pocket-Sized Premium Proposition

Jeremy DicksonJanuary 8, 2026

2026 Mazda 2 Review: Does Premium Polish Justify the Price in South Africa? | DriveZA 2026 Mazda 2: South Africa’s Premium Hatchback Worth the Splurge? By DriveZA Road Test Team July 2025 6 min read In a sea of budget-focused compact hatches, the Mazda 2 has always dared to be different. For 2026, it continues […]

2025 Chery Tiggo Cross CSH: South Africa’s Most Affordable Hybrid SUV

Jeremy DicksonJuly 2, 2025

2025 Chery Tiggo Cross CSH: South Africa’s Most Affordable Hybrid SUV – A Game-Changer or a Compromise? | DriveZA A Game-Changer or a Compromise? By DriveZA Team June 30, 2025 8 min read Chery South Africa has been making waves in the local automotive market, climbing into the top 10 best-selling brands with a record-breaking […]

Isuzu D-Max EV: A Noble Venture or Just a Flashy Facade?

Jeremy DicksonJune 20, 2025

Isuzu D-Max EV: A Noble Venture or Just a Flashy Facade? | DriveZA Can this electric bakkie survive the Mzansi grind? By DriveZA | June 18, 2025 | 6 min read Price: TBA (Expected R700k-R900k) Battery: 66.9 kWh lithium-ion Power: 130 kW / 325 Nm Range: 300 km (claimed) Towing: 3,500 kg Isuzu has long […]

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