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Doug Kemsley

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Volkswagen’s new Polo GTi adds a new dimension to this popular model’s profile. A sharp new look and loads more power make it even more appealing for the spirited driver.
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RIDE THE WILD POLO GEEGEE or RIDING THE WILD POLO PONY The last time I drove SA’s top selling car, I encountered somewhat of a niggle. It wasn’t a brand new test Volkswagen Polo but, rather, a 10-year-old one in good condition. Problem…

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Toyota’s new Rush is expected to be many a SA motorist’s entrance to the sports utility vehicle lifestyle. The five-door small SUV has a punchy 1 500cc engine, is keenly priced and is loaded with nice-to-have accessories. It looks particularly at home in the African bush as well.
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RUSH 2 GET THERE Who needs elephant bulls when they’re grumpy? They tend to throw their weight around a lot. I’ve seen a huge pachy sit on a car’s bonnet, squashing it and ripping off its bumper, just because it spotted an orange on the…

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New to the South African SUV line-up is the Isuzu mu-X, the first new sports utility model to come from Isuzu Motors South Africa. Available in two-wheel or four-wheel drive versions it matches a wide range of motoring needs.
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DON’T mu-X WITH ME We well know Isuzu’s for their tough pick-ups and commercial vehicles, but there is more to this Japanese giant than just that and when its latest SUV model, the mu-X, came along, we knew it would not be just another…

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