“Muhammad Ali would’ve been a boxing legend whatever his name was, and it seems the same goes for GM’s bakkie. As the Corsa it was South Africa’s best-selling compact bakkie for over half a decade and now, newly reinvented and renamed, the Chev Utility continues to rule the ring. Last month it was the country’s [...]
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Chevy Sonic a refreshing alternative
“While not standing out as a class leader in any particular area, the Sonic does have a refreshing style about it and, though not cheap at just over 180 grand, it is well priced and well-powered in relation to its competition in the diesel hatch market. It’s well equipped too. You’d almost expect to find [...]
Driving Impressions: Chevy Sonic Sedan 1.4 LS
“Chevrolet has expanded its Sonic range with a sedan version and I spent a week with the 1.4 LS. Chevrolet of late seems to have adopted an interesting marketing strategy. Yes, it does make some incredibly desirable machines like the Corvette and Lumina but ultimately, the company has realised that after the recession bailout they [...]
Reaching for higher ground
“There’s a lot to recommend the Captiva Diesel. The engine is top class, the gearbox is slick and the interior comprehensively equipped. The generic aesthetics are saved by the front’s bold treatment and the seven-seat configuration, while compromised, deserves praise. Granted, the price tag isn’t exactly in the budget class. And while it is smart, [...]
Diesel Sonic frugal yet fun
“Yes, it’s a diesel. And, no, it’s not going to blow your socks off with hot-hatch rivalling performance. But it’s honest. It’s well put together. And it boasts an economy figure that would make a number of hybrids blush. And, perhaps most importantly of all, it does all of this without being in the least [...]
Chevrolet’s All-New Trailblazer SUV Makes World Debut in Thailand
“The Trailblazer, Chevrolet’s tough new “haul-anything, go-anywhere” SUV, made its world debut today at a special event ahead of The 33rd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand. First previewed in concept form at last year’s Dubai International Motor Show in the Middle East, the Trailblazer will go on sale around the world, beginning with Thailand [...]
Lumina: old school still cool
“A six-litre V8. Some 260kW and 517Nm. I’m tempted to end the review right there, just seven words in, because you’ve got what you came for, didn’t you? The figures are what it’s all about, right? Well, no. There’s more to the Chevrolet Lumina sedan than that. Sure, all that oomph is the Lumina’s most [...]
Driven: Chevrolet Captiva 2.2D LTZ
“I vividly remember attending the launch of the Chevrolet Captiva in 2008, partly because it was one of the very first launches I attended back in the day, but also because the Chevrolet brand was still quite new in South Africa, especially in terms of SUVs. I tested both the 3.2 V6 LTZ and the [...]
The Chevrolet Captiva goes diesel
“General Motors South Africa has announced the introduction of a 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine option for the popular Chevrolet Captiva SUV. This latest generation common rail diesel engine with variable geometry turbocharger produces 135kW @ 3800 r/min and 400Nm of torque at 2000 r/min. Drive is through a 6-speed automatic transmission to all four [...]
Sonic range extended with sedan and diesel
GMSA extends Chevrolet Sonic range with sedan variant and diesel power hatch. • Introducing six-speed automatic transmission to the small car segment. • 1.4 and 1.6 litre petrol engine drivetrains for Sonic Sedan. • Advanced technology diesel power for Sonic Hatch. “The new Chevrolet Sonic Sedan adds traditional sedan body styling to the exciting Sonic [...]
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