CAR

BAND OF BROTHERS

The CAR and Leisure Wheels teams set course for the Tankwa Karoo for a timely reminder of the competency of the competitors in the local ladder-frame, adventure-focused SUV segment.

THE CONTENDERS

Isuzu mu-X 3.0TD Onyx 4x4

R970 300

Introduced in 2021, the second-generation mu-X is based on Isuzu’s third-generation D-Max bakkie. A spiritual successor to the tough-as-teak Frontier – like the double cab with which it shares

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from CAR

CAR8 min read
Day 1
Cape Town to the Tankwa Tented Camp, via Worcester and Ceres/328 km Rain. It’s the last thing you want to see when there’s an SUV adventure to the Karoo on the cards, but that’s what the weather gods served up as a sodden entrée to our trip. As the d
CAR6 min read
Kia Picanto 1.0 LX MT
02 Price: R260 995 0–100 km/h: 11.89 secsonds Top speed: 155 km/h Power: 49 kW Torque: 95 N.m CAR fuel index: 6.00 L/100 km CO2 : 118 g/km Characterful and fun to drive. Fitment of ESC would be a welcome addition Marius Boonzaier Remains a strong and
CAR6 min read
Selecting The 4WD SYSTEM For Your Needs
Technically, any system where drive is provided to all wheels is categorised as AWD. However, in SA, we typically refer to three types: part-time 4WD, full-time or permanent 4WD, and AWD. The latter usually applies to a vehicle that operates primaril

Related Books & Audiobooks