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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 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 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 […]

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 […]

Opel Corsa Irmscher Edition: No Extra Power?

Jeremy DicksonJune 17, 2025

Opel Corsa Irmscher Edition: Rally-Bred or Rip-Off? | DriveZA South Africa’s ultra-limited Corsa sparks debate – style icon or overpriced package? By DriveZA Hot Hatch Team June 18, 2025 7 min read Buckle up, South African car enthusiasts, because Opel has unleashed the Opel Corsa Irmscher Edition on our shores, and it’s stirring up a […]

2026 Toyota RAV4: Hybrid-Only Revolution Revealed

Jeremy DicksonJune 9, 2025

2026 Toyota RAV4: Hybrid-Only Revolution Revealed – DriveZA But South Africa Faces a Wait – Here’s What We Know By DriveZA Automotive Team June 15, 2025 6 min read Radical Redesign: Two Trims Expected for SA The sixth-generation RAV4 debuts with a muscular, angular design featuring C-shaped “hammerhead” LED headlights and a trapezoidal grille. While […]

New VW Tera Revealed at 2025 Rio Carnival in Brazil

2025 Volkswagen Tera: SA’s New Budget Crossover Contender? ( But is it too little too late?)

Jeremy DicksonMarch 9, 2025

2025 Volkswagen Tera: Rio Carnival’s Budget Bloke Hits SA Picture this: amidst the sequins and samba of Brazil’s Rio Carnival, Volkswagen unveils the Tera—a tiny SUV so budget-friendly it might just be the automotive equivalent of a R5 rooibos tea. But is it a godsend for South Africa or a German plot to […]

Get Ready for the All-New Haval H7: Rugged SUV Arrives in South Africa

admin_deenaJanuary 6, 2025

Calling all South African SUV enthusiasts! Gear up for the exciting arrival of the Haval H7, a bold and capable SUV set to hit the market in January 2025. Rugged Design and Spacious Interior Shedding its “Big Dog” name for the South African market, the H7 boasts a boxy, off-road-ready design with flared […]

The 2025 Haval H9: A Promising New Addition to the Large SUV Market in South Africa

admin_deenaSeptember 26, 2024

The automotive landscape in South Africa is set to welcome the 2025 Haval H9, a flagship large SUV that combines rugged off-road capabilities with a plush interior. Following a hiatus since its previous generation, the H9 aims to re-establish Haval’s presence in the competitive SUV market, which has seen significant growth in recent years. Performance […]

Mazda RX-Vision Concept

admin_deenaDecember 6, 2015

Mazda has just released their latest concept in their iconic rotary engine saga, the RX-Vision. Bringing back the historic features of the last two seater rotary engine powered sports coupe that Mazda released in the form of the RX-7. As we all know the RX-8 was a four seater, although it was powerful and attractive […]

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