The Toyota Corolla is enduringly popular and reliably affordable, but not always the wisest choice. However the one launched recently represents a major effort by Toyota to improve the flavour and nutritional value of it ...
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While its styling wasn’t anything to write home about, the Toyota Starlet was rather plain in the way of most Japanese cars at the time, it was inoffensive, even pleasant to a market that can easily be spooked by anythin ...
Read MoreEver since Toyota the roads almost a century ago it has offered cars that focus on reliability rather than excitement. It’s a strategy that’s served the company very well, with buyers returning time after time, safe in t ...
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Good looks, practicality and engaging driving characteristics mean the latest Mazda Demio is a serious contender in the hatchback class. While other brands seek efficiency through small capacity engines and turbocharg ...
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The market for luxurious pick-ups is a growing one – and VW is hell bent to take a big slice of the action. The Amarok boasts the build quality that the German firm is famous for, allied to a sophisti ...
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Buy a Mitsubishi L200 pick-up and you get a working vehicle that can rival an SUV for kit and interior space, and running costs aren't much different, either. The L200 has a number of tough rivals in the pick-up truc ...
Read MoreImprovement to the D-Max have helped it to keep pace in the pick-up market. 2017 saw the introduction of a more efficient 1.9 diesel, which has the same power figures as the older 2.5, but is more efficient. This is the ...
Read MoreIf you convince 1 person selling their car to post it on www.magaripoa.com you will receive 50% of the money they will pay to advertise. Each ad sells at Ksh 400 for 90days. You can also login and post on their behalf. S ...
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More spacious and better to drive, the fifth generation Subaru Impreza is a highly likeable four-wheel-drive hatchback. The fifth generation Subaru Impreza represents a huge improvement over the last car, as it of ...
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After a run of more than 60 years, the Land Rover Defender finally stopped production on 29 January 2016. It marked the end of a true motoring legend, and only the original VW Beetle or Peugeot 504 can challenge the Defe ...
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WHY SHOULD YOU BUY? A head-turner Attractive interior New improvements WHY SHOULD YOU RUN? Expensive to buy High running costs ...
Read MoreThe Toyota Hilux has been on sale for around half a century, and its reputation for go-anywhere reliability has won it friends around the world. An incredible 18 million examples have been produced since 1968, ...
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The Mitsubishi Colt has been on sale in its current guise since 2004, although a facelift in 2008 brought the Evo-style nose that still helps it stand out on the road today. This rival to the Honda fit, Toyota Vitz a ...
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PROS Spacious cabin, good value, refined motorway cruising CONS Dull drive, forgettable styling, dreary interior I ...
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The Land Rover Discovery is a giant in the full-size SUV sector. It offers a combination of the iconic Defender's go-anywhere abilities, the class and quality associated with the Range Rover and a spacious interior t ...
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As with all Land Rovers, the Discovery Sport is brilliant off road and is a very capable tow car, too; and like its siblings, you’ll pay handsomely to own one. That doesn’t make the Discovery Sport poor value, thou ...
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Nissan Patrol is one of the mightiest off roaders that money can buy, but with buyers wanting ever higher levels of luxury in their 4x4s Nissan came to some kind off a dilemma. A significant overhaul late in 2004 saw Nis ...
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A taxi company in Nairobi that is using all electric vehicles has caused quite a buzz. the firm has taken the lonely path of trail blazing. We are watching with both excitement and baited breath how practical it ...
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The Murano impresses from the moment you start the engine. Its variable valve timing unit delivers optimum torque when required, and has been tuned to work with the standard CVT gearbox. The results are impressive as the ...
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The Nissan Pathfinder is designed as a rugged, practical workhorse, and rivals the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Land Rover Discovery 4, Toyota Land Cruiser and Mitsubishi Shogun. It’s based on the same underpinnings ...
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Double-cab Pick-ups are growing in popularity in Kenya – cars like the Nissan Navara provide an appealing alternative to a van if you need space to store work equipment, carry heavy loads but seat passengers in relat ...
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Toyota has given up pretending that the Auris could wow you with its handling, or cosset you in a luxurious interior. Instead, it's concentrating where it knows it can compete - with a spacious, solid cabin, and a go ...
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Like an obviously typical Honda custom, the company has managed to build one of the world’s best-handling MPVs(multi-purpose vehicles). Based on the capable new Civic platform, the Stream is a dream to ...
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RAV4's sibling shares its platform but adds a third row Meet the Toyota RAV4’s big brother. Called the Vanguard, it’s a larger and more luxurious alternative to the firm’s big-selling off-roader. It’s based on an ...
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Now the V8 came to right the wrongs of the TX. Toyota claims offers more comfort and better handling, while retaining its renowned off-road ability. The V8 replaces the Amazon – the smaller standard Land Cruiser cont ...
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PROS Impressive off-road, spacious cabin, legendary reliability CONS Short on style and luxury, agricultural engine, poor ride and handling The Toyota Land Cruiser is ...
Read MoreA pick-up truck with no compromises: that was the original promise made by the Ford Ranger. It’s designed to be tough but comfortable, rugged but stylish. And rugged the Ranger Wildtrak definitely is – this is the top of ...
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The original, outgoing Fortuner was a phenomenal sales success. And in its all-new incarnation it's simply superb. Not just mildly superior to its predecessor but a decided leap ahead on all fronts from styling to perfor ...
Read MoreThe battle in the motor world is now centred around the king. You may guess who has the crown this time round - the crossover/SUV section. Toyota is not known to sit and watch the battle unfold, no! It still wants to ren ...
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The 159 is way ahead of previous Alfas in terms of reliability and build quality, although it’s still behind key rivals. The brand trails its German rivals on quality. But lower prices go some way towards making up ...
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The Subaru Outback has been a firm fixture in the manufacturer's line-up since 1995 and is now in its fourth generation. It’s essentially a Legacy estate with a raised ride height. A practical, dependable and likeable ...
Read MoreThe entire Mercedes C-class range received a comprehensive face-lift in 2011, transforming it into a genuine contender for compact executi ...
Read MoreAudi has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past decade as its range of models has taken the premium market by storm. While the brand has its detractors who say prices are too high and the cars lack real-world exclusivity, ...
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Lexus LS 400 (1989) In 1983 the then Toyota chairman Eiji Toyoda started a project called the F1 "Flagship No. 1 vehicle” also known as the "Circle-F" project, it was to produce a world-class luxury sedan for the ...
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Volkswagen has just revealed an all-new Polo. It’s a far cry from the original model that arrived in 1974 as the Audi 50; within a year it had been rebadged as a Volkswagen. Those first cars were well made but spartan ...
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Road-biased SUVs were nothing new when Volvo introduced its first entry into the sector in 2002. What the Swedish brand did do was something that seems very obvious now, but which hadn’t been done before: the XC90 has a ...
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There is plenty to like about the Jeep, although the American SUV is generally outclassed by more sophisticated, and usually better built, European rivals. You get a lot of car for your money and the Jeep is very v ...
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On paper, the CT 200h was a stroke of genius from Lexus. When it launched in 2011, sister brand Toyota was already enjoying huge success with the hybrid Prius. However, while that car was popular, it wasn’t especially lu ...
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The Honda Airwave is unique station wagon with a lot of space inside. It's designed with Honda's special Center Tank Layout for efficiency. The interior is spacious which shows that comfort is their priority. The r ...
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PROS Flexible boot area with remote controls for the rear seats Reasonable performance with low road noise Ample back seat legroom for a small car CONS Small fuel tank restricts range CVT automatic ca ...
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PROS: Strong all-rounder: comfy, economical and well built CONS: Not quite as accomplished to drive as rivals, space in the back could be better The Dualis provides a good driving experience, with low ...
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PROS: Spacious interior, well equipped CONS: Lacklustre performance, firm ride, noisy at speed The Nissan X-Trail is one of the forgotten choices in the compact 4x4 class. Thanks to ...
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PROS: Quality interior, good equipment levels, seven-year warranty CONS: Engines aren't that efficient, not the most fun to drive, divisive design Arguably the car that has done the most to change Kia’s brand image, ...
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PROS: Sharp looks, great ride and handling, solid interior CONS: Narrow engine range, no seven-seat option, expensive top-spec models The Mazda CX-5 has entered its second generation at a time when the large mainstream S ...
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PROS: Roomy cabin, decent kit, robust interior CONS: Five-seat only, expensive, sluggish auto box The Honda CR-V is known for its practicality. It was one of the first compact SUVs when it was lau ...
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