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Reviews - cars R100000 - R200000
Reviews of cars costing between R100000 and R200000 by our team of women journalists.
See this list for just-launched makes and models of cars under R200000.
These great value, mid-price cars include the Daihatsu Terios, the cutest 4X4 by far.
See this list for just-launched makes and models of cars under R200000.
These great value, mid-price cars include the Daihatsu Terios, the cutest 4X4 by far.
Review - New Kia Cerato
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- By Heléne Griffiths
I think it is time the motor industry asks women to come up with names for their products! Believe it or not but 'Cerato' is Rhino in Greek. - I certainly can't see the resemblance...
Proton Satria Neo review - the new kid on the block
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- By Heléne Griffiths
The Satria Neo, a beautifully crafted evolution of the famous icon, the Proton Satria GTi was viewed at Auto Africa last year and was introduced as Proton’s fourth model on the South African market at the end of January.
We review Daihatsu's Materia - and get a second look on the road
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- By Heléne Griffiths
The Daihatsu Materia is described as a compact car with an extra-daring body design - no matter where I drove, people noticed the car and somehow it brought a smile to their faces!
Honda Civic - 2007 Car of the Year Review
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- By Heléne Griffiths
In March this year the Honda Civic 1.8VXi Sedan received the highest accolade for a motor vehicle in South Africa - the SA Guild of Motoring Journalists’ (SAGMJ) Car of the Year award.
Daihatsu Terios review - my kind of bundu basher
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- By Peta Lee
One of the best things about Daihatsu’s new Terios – apart from the fact that it’s just so incredibly appealing to look at – is the stunning range of colours.
Funky, vibrant and with a dash of neon, there’s something to suit every pair of shoes you own, sisters!
Review - Daihatsu's Copen makes a statement
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- By Heléne Griffiths
I am always teased because of my height, or rather the lack of it, so felt great the day the Daihatsu Copen test car arrived ..... I actually towered over it!
Mini Cooper review - Mini me, you complete me
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- By Liana Reiners
Anyone who has ever seen even a single episode of Mr Bean on television will know that he drives a Mini. And he’s not the only one for whom driving a Mini is one of the joys of life.
We review McCarthy's Chinese vehicles
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- By Heléne Griffiths
McCarthy Limited launched two new Chinese vehicle brands, Foton and Meiya, for the South African market on Monday, 13 August.
Toyota Auris review - the new kid on the block
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- By Heléne Griffiths
The new kid on the block in the Toyota stable, the Auris, although built at the Burnaston plant in the UK, conforms to specific South African specifications.
Review - Hyundai Accent 1.6 Hatch goes hi-tech
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- By Heléne Griffiths
The great news is that Hyundai has introduced a hatch to their Accent line-up - and I know women prefer a hatch to a sedan! The new Accent Hatch is a sleek and sporty-looking three-door, powered by a high-tech, 1.6-litre engine.
Nissan review - Tiida grows on me
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- By Peta Lee
When it was first introduced, the Nissan Tiida didn’t really float my boat. But the more I see of it, the more it’s growing on me.
We review the new Toyota Corolla
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The Toyota Corolla celebrates its 40th anniversary with the launch of the 10th generation model. Since its launch in 1966, almost 32 million units have been sold globally, making the Corolla the world’s top selling model.
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- By Heléne Griffiths
Honda Civic 1.8 VXi review – living with the Car of the Year
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- By Liana Reiners
About four months ago I struck the jackpot. No, I didn’t win the lotto and no, I wasn’t at some casino. I was offered a Honda Civic 1.8 VXi – South Africa’s Car of the Year (COTY) for 2007 – as a long-term test car.
We review the funky Nissan Micra - the ideal choice for the female car buyer
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- By Heléne Griffiths
Who can forget the new language Nissan created when they launched the Micra in 2004? New words were made up via their advertising campaign and everyone ‘spoke Micra’!
Latest review of the Grande Punto
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- By Liana Reiners
The Fiat Grande Punto will have fans of Italian stallions jumping up and down with joy. To say that the Grande Punto is an important model for Fiat Auto South Africa is an understatement...
