NEW MODELS
HAVAL H6 PHEV
Does the seemingly impossible, combining powerful highway cruising performance with very low fuel consumption. Haval’ s latest H6 derivative uses a 19.1 kWh battery pack and 1.5 turbopetrol engine, delivering 240 kW of peak power. Giving it all the overtaking performance you’ d ever need, and remarkably low fuel consumption.
The H6 PHEV can do 106 km on pure electric power, which is plenty for a daily commute. Total range with a full battery and fuel tank is an amazing 1,106 km.
KIA TASMAN
Developed by Kia’ s Australian team, which matters. Because South African bakkie needs Photocredit are so: similar ferrari to. com those in Australia, the Tasman is overengineered for local conditions.
Cabin is roomier and comfier than most rivals, with proper longdistance driving comfort for rear-seat passengers.
Tasman’ s 2.2 turbodiesel is one of the best four-cylinder bakkie engines available, with a lot more power than any four-cylinder diesel Ranger. Advanced suspension valving counters body roll and brake dive, while enhancing off-road traction and ride comfort on corrugated dirt roads.
EX 30 CROSS COUNTRY
Everything a true South African EV should be. Hugely powerful 315 kW dual-electric-motor system means effortless highway driving and overtaking.
Usable real-world range of 380 km with the climate control running on a warm day. Unlike most other EVs, this one can travel confidently on any South African dirt road thanks to proper allterrain tyres.
Issues? No manual keyfob lock / unlock function. It works only with proximity-opening and closing sensors, which could be an annoyance for some. Photo Credit: Red Bull
VW POLO GTI EDITION 20
Golf GTI might have invented and perfected the hot hatch genre, but since 2006, Polo GTI has been VW’ s junior hot hatch champion.
To celebrate two decades of Polo GTI, there are lots of’ 20 GTI’ badges and decals, inside and out, with red colour detailing. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and black roof are standard. The Polo GTI 2.0 TSI engine is unchanged in the Edition 20, producing 147 kW and paired with a 6-speed DSG gearbox. Exclusivity and future collectability are enhanced by a South African allocation of only 400 units.
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