Iconic Developments - Sandton Lifestyle Magazine

The launch commercial for the all-new Kia Tasman bakkie creates an entire world out of one problem. South Africa’s bakkie market is not a category you waltz into. It’s built on decades of loyalty, mud-caked Veldskoen, and brand worship that gets passed down for generations. So, when Kia Motors launched the Tasman, the first-ever Kia bakkie, the idea wasn’t “out-tough the tough guys.” It was something far more interesting: don’t play […]

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Compact in size but bold in character, the all-new V23 pairs retro-inspired SUV styling with a value-focused electric package. The all-new iCAUR V23 introduces a retro-inspired electric SUV offering to the local market, expanding the brand’s local line-up alongside the 03T. It will be available in two derivatives: the value-focused 2WD and the more powerful […]

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The Jetour T2, launched into South Africa in October last year, has won the 2026 South African Car of the Year sponsored by Old Mutual Insure. This victory marks a historic milestone, with the brand becoming the first Chinese automotive manufacturer to claim the prestigious title in the competition’s 40-year history. Announced by the South African Guild […]