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12/02/2025

The new Golf 8.5 1.4L TSI is a significant upgrade to the Golf series, boasting a range of impressive features. Under the hood, the 1.4L TSI engine delivers 110 kW of power and 250 Nm of torque, making it perfect for everyday driving.¹

One of the standout features of the Golf 8.5 is its sleek design, with a redesigned front fascia, sleeker LED headlights, and an illuminated Volkswagen logo.² The interior has also been revamped, with a new infotainment system, a freestanding touchscreen, and improved ergonomics.

The Golf 8.5 is available in four trim levels: Life, Life+, R-Line, and R-Line+, each offering a range of features and upgrades. The base Life model comes with Eco LED headlights, Wireless App Connect, and a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, while the top-of-the-line R-Line+ boasts IQ.Matrix LED headlights, Vienna leather seats, and 18-inch Leeds alloy wheels.

In terms of pricing, the Golf 8.5 starts at R580,900 for the Life model, with the R-Line+ topping out at R688,100.

Overall, the Golf 8.5 1.4L TSI is a solid choice for anyone looking for a reliable and feature-packed hatchback. Its sleek design, impressive engine, and range of trim levels make it a great option for both first-time buyers and seasoned car enthusiasts.

11/06/2024

2024 Bentley Bentayga
The 2024 Bentley Bentayga gets a new Mulliner trim for the 2024 model that comes with unique exterior design elements that can be specified in almost 4000 different interior color combinations. The Mulliner can be had with only the Bentayga's extended wheelbase body and the V8 engine. The starting price for the 2024 Bentayga is $205,925 and stretches on up to $339,150 depending on the trim and options. Car and Driver suggests that the V8 is the best option in the lineup over the the V6 hybrid and adding some adaptive suspension, rear seat entertainment system and the 20 speaker Naim is stereo makes it an excellent pick. They also add that choosing the Touring Specification package gives the driver a suite of driver-assistance features. If you're however looking to maximize luxury for your rear passengers, the extended wheelbase is the one to pick since it provides additional legroom and more rear seat amenities.

Bentley offers a variety of powertrains for the Bentayga. On the low end, you have a 443 hp hybrid arrangement with a turbocharged 3.0 liter V6 and an electric motor. Azure and S hybrids offer a slightly more powerful 455hp version of the electrified powertrain. Then there's the 542hp V8 that sprints from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds. Sadly there's no W12 on offer in the 2024 line up. Regardless of what's under the hood, all Bentayga's come with an 8 speed automatic transmission and come standard with all wheel drive. The direct rival for the Bentayga is the Rolls Royce Cullinan.

14/05/2024

Which model year is an all time favourite?

09/05/2024

08/04/2024

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05/04/2024

2024 Jaecoo J7

There's a new car in South Africa and it's none other than the Jaecoo J7. It's a hunter, it's cool, it's hip, it's fresh, it's premium and it's luxury at the most affordable price yet.

The J7 sits on the smaller side of midsize SUV's with similar dimensions as the Mazda CX-5, Honda ZR-V and the short wheel base Volkswagen Tiguan. It's very similar in dimensions to the Cherry Tiggo 7 Pro.

Jaecoo is priding itself on the J7’s off-roading capabilities, promising an intelligent all-wheel drive system as well as sophisticated plug-in hybrid technology. Jaecoo says the J7 features a 540º camera system (which means a more traditional 360º parking system, as well as software that allows you to ‘see through’ the car’s bonnet), as well as a head-up display and promises plenty of other luxuries. Moreover, the front of the Jaecoo J7 features a large, columnar grille paired with LED lights, accentuating the car’s bold and sharp temperament. The minimalist body design, devoid of unnecessary lines, and a high waistline ratio, underscore a simplistic yet robust overall look that enhances the technological appeal along with the split headlight design. The Jaecoo J7 also excels in internal configurations as it is equipped with a high-performance 8155 chip, a 14.8-inch panoramic central infotainment screen, 50W wireless fast charging, Sony sound system, and is powered by a 1.6 turbocharged inline four engine making 194hp and 290Nm of torque which allows the SUV a century sprint time of 8 seconds and a 7.48 per 100km WLTP consumption rating.

Notably, through technologies like laminated acoustic windshields and integrated carpet damping pads, the J7’s NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) is exceptionally quiet. With a ground clearance of 200mm and a wading depth of 600mm, the J7 also boasts extraordinary off-road capabilities, fearlessly tackling complex road conditions. On top of that, in terms of intelligence, the Jaecoo J7 features a “1+2+1” intelligent hardware system, one multifunctional front-view camera (FCM), two millimetre-wave radars (CRM), and one long-range millimetre-wave radar (FRM). The integration of advanced intelligent driving hardware and software enhances nearly 21 smart driving functions, safeguarding a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience for users.

With a starting price that is projected to be positioned between the Cherry Tiggo 7 Pro and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, expect to pay between R650,000 and R700,000.

Not bad, huh?

Jaecoo South Africa