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Comment on First drive: JEEP Grand Cherokee (2011) by Grand new engine from JEEP | DieselDrive Magazine

Grand new engine from JEEP | DieselDrive Magazine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:51:17 +0000

[...] Expanding the engine range to three options (V6 and V8 petrol engines have been available since launch), the diesel variant is a welcome addition to the family. With 177kW and 550Nm on tap and a 5-speed [...]

Comment on Peugeot previews 4008 by Peace of mind motoring from Peugeot | DieselDrive Magazine

Peace of mind motoring from Peugeot | DieselDrive Magazine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:38:37 +0000

[...] their way to South Africa in 2012 in the form of the new 208 (which replaces the 207) and the funky 4008 SUV, Peugeot’s debut into that segment [...]

Comment on Driven: Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Allure (2011) by Road test: Peugeot 5008 2.0 HDI Active (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine

Road test: Peugeot 5008 2.0 HDI Active (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:24:37 +0000

[...] current segment, oozing style wherever it goes. We’ve reported extensively on the range-topping 5008 1.6 THP Allure, but it’s this model – the 2.0 HDI Active – that scooped a nomination for the 2012 SA Car of [...]

Comment on Road test: Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI Premium Grip (2010) by Road test: Citroen DS4 HDI 160 Sport (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine

Road test: Citroen DS4 HDI 160 Sport (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:19:29 +0000

[...] vehicles isn’t very easy, though, with only the Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI Highline (R309 600),Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI Premium Grip(R311 585), Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi Acenta 4X2(R314 700) and the BMW 120d (R325 171) really offering [...]

Comment on Driven: Volvo V60 T6 AWD (2011) by Owning It: Volvo V60 D5 Geartronic Essential Part 3 (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:41:59 +0000

[...] engine and the electric motor puts the car firmly within the same power range as the petrol-powered T6. The rear axle is powered by an electric motor producing 52 kW, powered by an 11.2 kWh lithium-ion [...]

Comment on Road test: Isuzu KB72 4X4 Double-cab (2011) by Driven: GWM Steed 5 2.5 TCi 4X2 (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine

Driven: GWM Steed 5 2.5 TCi 4X2 (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:23:02 +0000

[...] with MUCH more power, not to mention style)? Or what about the R305 700 you’ll pay for an Isuzu KB250 D-TEQ LE, the R314 300 you’ll pay for a Mitsubishi Triton 2.5 DI-D, the R334 300 you’ll pay for a Toyota [...]

Comment on Driven: Honda Accord Tourer 2.4 i-VTEC Exec AT (2011) by Driven: Volvo V60 T6 AWD (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine

Driven: Volvo V60 T6 AWD (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:08:30 +0000

[...] V60 goes up against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate, Audi’s A4 Avant and even the Honda Accord Tourer. Quite a pity when you find these are basically the only wagons in this segment available in South [...]

Comment on Road Test: Volkswagen T5 Kombi 2.0 TDI LWB (2010) by Road test: Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Ltd AT (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:19:02 +0000

[...] R373 900), the Mercedes-Benz Viano CDI2.2 Fun for brand appeal (120kW, 360Nm, R553 744) or the Volkswagen T5 Kombi 2.0 TDI for overall build quality (103kW, 340Nm, R456 [...]

Comment on First SA Drive: Volvo C30 Electric (2011) by Owning It: Volvo V60 D5 Geartronic Essential Part 2 (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:05:31 +0000

[...] was on display to the C30 Electric (which we got to drive as well – see Brent Ellis’s review here), not to mention a Skype conference with one of Volvo Car’s designers in Sweden, it’s become [...]

Comment on Road test: Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Professional (2011) by Driven: Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine

Driven: Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG (2011) | DieselDrive Magazine — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:45:13 +0000

[...] pure rock climbing level – you can read Christo’s test of the entry-level G300 CDI Professional here. The range-topping G55 AMG however gets me salivating like a cat for tuna. It was no surprise then [...]