Crossovers are all the rage, but while luxury manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz still have a pretty happy slice of the sedan pie to themselves, to cater to new buyers in the market, a compact crossover SUV like the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a must. The GLA is now in its second generation, … Read moreContinue Reading
The Suzuki Vitara is a crossover we’ve come to love over the years since it first launched – loved for its composed chassis, well-sorted driving dynamics, predictable handling, pliant ride, and frugal demeanour. But if there was one thing the Vitara was missing, it was fizz. The 1.6-litre naturally aspirated … Read moreContinue Reading
The Ignis name is not a new one for Japanese brand, Suzuki. In fact, the first generation debuted back in 2000 as an almost Kei-sized mini crossover. Suzuki rebooted it for 2016 with similar packaging, and with a budget-friendly price, legendary reliability, and incredibly low running costs, not to mention … Read moreContinue Reading
“It’s pretty good, but it’s a Hyundai/Kia.” – remember that line? It was the one bandied about around 5 years ago when Hyundai and Kia were making good, competitive cars with decent features and an affordable price-tag. People appreciated them, but brand-snobbery prevented them from being top sellers. But look … Read moreContinue Reading
A Suzuki Swift “for every member of the family” – it’s an interesting payoff line and one aped by many a manufacturer for various models they feel suit a wide target audience, but Suzuki have some genuine weight behind their claim. It’s a model family with a R106 400 span … Read moreContinue Reading
The Hyundai i20 Sport is the first vehicle to bear the badge of Hyundai’s N Performance Division – not even the Golf GTI-targeting Veloster Turbo wore the brand on its tailgate. But a source within Hyundai SA tells us Hyundai HQ weren’t too happy with the badging on the … Read moreContinue Reading
DS, Citroën’s boutique sub-moniker, has officially established itself as a standalone brand beneath the French marque. But I can’t bring myself to call the DS3 a ‘DS DS3’ just yet; not when it still bears the Citroen double-chevron logo on its nose, and when the first standalone models haven’t yet … Read moreContinue Reading
