Thursday, 01 December 2011 00:00
Off-road test: Nissan Path finder 3.0 dCi V9X
SMOOTH OPERATOR
The Nissan Pathfinder is frequently criticised as a softie 4x4. I know this because I’m often the one making the accusation. But on a recent trip to the Baviaanskloof I realised the problem wasn’t with the vehicle, it was with me.
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Tuesday, 13 November 2012 09:55
Kia Sorento 2.2 TD AT
Pulling punches
Since the launch of the new Sorento, buyers have come up in favour of its radical lines. While the previous model wasn’t much of a looker, it offered practical off-road performance. The question is, has the new Kia got both beauty and brawn?
Since the launch of the new Sorento, buyers have come up in favour of its radical lines. While the previous model wasn’t much of a looker, it offered practical off-road performance. The question is, has the new Kia got both beauty and brawn?
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Monday, 02 January 2012 00:00
Off-road test: Nissan Patrol 4.8 GRX 60 Adventurer
LION HEART
Towards the end of last year Nissan celebrated the Patrol’s 60th birthday with the launch of an anniversary model, the Adventurer 60. Aside from a few extras, the Adventurer is basically the same old Patrol it’s always been: stubborn, uncompromising and – according to our technical editor – damn near perfect.
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Monday, 10 September 2012 14:18
Funky Junky, OFF-ROAD REVIEW: TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 4.0 V6
Funky Junky
Toyota took their time to treat the South African market to a vehicle as boldly out-there as the ery FJ Cruiser. We got hold of one and found that although it’s not the ideal overlander, it’ll make an entertaining mockery of just about any o -road terrain.
Toyota took their time to treat the South African market to a vehicle as boldly out-there as the ery FJ Cruiser. We got hold of one and found that although it’s not the ideal overlander, it’ll make an entertaining mockery of just about any o -road terrain.
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Tuesday, 01 March 2011 00:00
Off-road test: Kia Sorento 2.2 TD AT
PULLING PUNCHES
Since the launch of the new Sorento, buyers have come up in favour of its radical lines. While the previous model wasn’t much of a looker, it offered practical off-road performance. The question is, has the new Kia got both beauty and brawn?
Since the launch of the new Sorento, buyers have come up in favour of its radical lines. While the previous model wasn’t much of a looker, it offered practical off-road performance. The question is, has the new Kia got both beauty and brawn?
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Monday, 01 August 2011 00:00
Off-road test: GWM Steed 5 DC 2.5 TCi
NOBLE STEED
While many folk still regard Chinese vehicles as a compromise, manufacturers like GWM are making great strides in improving their products. Grant Spolander test drives the new GWM Steed 5, a well-packaged double-cab that promises to stir up the pot in its sector.
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Tuesday, 04 June 2013 00:00
Better late than never
Off-road review: Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 SE manual
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Monday, 02 May 2011 00:00
Off-road test: Land Rover Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
PIED PIPER
In our March ’08 issue we tested the Freelander 2 and declared it the best vehicle in its class. Late last year Land Rover released their second-generation Freelander 2. Does this newly upgraded model retain its sector-leading reputation?
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Wednesday, 01 June 2011 00:00
Off-road test: Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8 Overland
GRANDULAR FEVER
As a Jeep fan and himself a proud owner of an ’00 XJ Cherokee, Grant Spolander eagerly climbs behind the wheel of the all-new Grand Cherokee, a vehicle that’s now equipped with air suspension.
Can this game-changing feature restore the Grand Cherokee’s former glory?
Can this game-changing feature restore the Grand Cherokee’s former glory?
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Monday, 02 August 2010 00:00
Off-road test: Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE
BALANCING ACT
Grant Spolander takes our new long-term test vehicle, a Discovery 4 HSE TDV6, for its first real off-road jaunt. Will this iconic off-roader live up to its reputation or has it become soft in its quest for opulence?
Grant Spolander takes our new long-term test vehicle, a Discovery 4 HSE TDV6, for its first real off-road jaunt. Will this iconic off-roader live up to its reputation or has it become soft in its quest for opulence?
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