A while back we had our first experience with the Omoda C7. That car was a high-spec Elegance version. More recently we had the range-leading Omoda C7 SHS PHEV in our care, so we hit the open road heading South. Omoda is one of the brands in Chery SA’s ever-growing portfolio. What started with a […]
Double Apex was invited to drive the all-new GWM Ora 5 at its South African national ride-and-drive event recently held in the Western Cape. We went along to learn all about the newcomer. GWM is one of those Chinese brands that arrived in South Africa about twenty years ago. Unlike many others from its homeland, […]
Geely’s Coolray compact SUV enters South Africa with a turbocharged engine and a comprehensive feature list, poised to aggressively compete in the local market.
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the range-leader of the brand’s local portfolio. We spent some time with the very apex model to see if Chery can cut it with the best. Chery SA has been a regular top seller in the local car market. That comes mostly from Tiggo 4, small SUV, sales. However, the […]
The South African mid-size SUV segment has become one of the most competitive in the market; but also one of the most predictable. The arrival of the Changan UNI-S signals a deliberate shift away from convention. Designed for drivers who expect more from their vehicle and their wallet, the UNI-S introduces a new standard of […]
The iCAUR 03T, Chery’s new energy subbrand SUV, brings a deliberately rugged, squared-off electric option to South Africa, challenging the soft profiles of.
Omoda is part of the, seemingly, ever-expanding Chery family in South Africa. We recently got a hold of the stylish Omoda C7 in Elegance guise to review. Chery Automobile, as do many other Chinese automakers, have interesting diversification strategies. They seem to offer many different nameplates under a single umbrella, often sharing platforms and powertrains. […]
