Missed out on the past week’s motoring news? No need to worry; here’s what you need to know about this week in motoring …
Toyota announces the 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid
Toyota has whipped the wraps off the 2023-model-year Corolla Cross Hybrid. Equipped with the Japanese company’s fifth-generation hybrid set-up, Toyota says the refreshed model is lighter on fuel and offers more power. The petrol-electric arrangement produces 145 kW, sent to an “exclusive” all-wheel-drive system, and sips 6.25 L/100 km. In addition, Toyota’s U.S. arm also made the motoring news headlines when the firm unveiled a trio of art cars based on the current Corolla Cross.
Aston Martin DBX707 arrives in South Africa
The world’s most powerful luxury SUV has blasted into South Africa, with the local arm of the British luxury automaker revealing that a quartet of SA customers have already ordered (and specificied) their units. The DBX707 is priced from R5 million.
BMW confirms the global launch date for the new M2
BMW has confirmed when the new M2 will make its global debut, with the German automaker announcing that the next-generation model will be revealed in October 2022 before its market launch in April 2023.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition unveiled!
Toyota has unveiled its first special-edition petrol-electric SUV, the RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition. According to the Japanese carmaker, this variant is equipped with everything needed for outdoor adventures. The Woodland Edition is fitted with a TRD-tuned suspension set-up that “enhances” body control and smooths out rough city roads and off-road trails. The interior features custom all-weather floor and cargo mats.
Porsche reveals South African pricing for the new 911 Sport Classic
We’ve unearthed South African pricing for the 992-generation 911 Sport Classic, the most powerful manual 911 ever created. Limited to only 1 250 examples worldwide, the special-edition 911 is priced from R5 032 000. The latter figure includes a three-year/100 000 km maintenance plan. Opting for a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan will set you back an additional R50 000.
