{"id":212151,"date":"2017-11-22T11:01:14","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T09:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=212151"},"modified":"2017-11-22T11:14:31","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T09:14:31","slug":"7-of-the-hottest-new-suvs-that-are-hitting-sa-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/212151\/7-of-the-hottest-new-suvs-that-are-hitting-sa-roads\/","title":{"rendered":"7 of the hottest new SUVs that are hitting SA roads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the year winds down, a number of major manufacturers have announced or released their latest sport utility vehicles for the South African market.<\/p>\n<p>The class remains a popular one for SA motorists, with the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest,\u00a0and Ford Ecosport all frequently appearing near the top of best-sellers lists.<\/p>\n<p>We look at seven of the most anticipated SUVs heading to the South African market, and those which have recently released.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Volkswagen T-Roc<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Volkswagen&#8217;s crossover will focus heavily on customization and advanced driving technology, including\u00a0high-tech systems such as Front Assist area monitoring with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring, Automatic Post-Collision Braking System and the lane keeping system Lane Assist.<\/p>\n<p>Like the larger Tiguan, the new T-Roc is being offered with efficient turbocharged engines: three petrol engines (TSI) and three diesels (TDI).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Release date: 2018<\/li>\n<li>Price: TBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/T-Roc-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-194350\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/T-Roc-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"639\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/T-Roc-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/T-Roc-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/T-Roc-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Jaguar E-pace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following the successful launch of its F-Pace SUV in South Africa a year ago, Jaguar will unveil its E-Pace in the country in early 2018.<\/p>\n<p>While pricing will be announced closer to launch, the mid-sized premium SUV has been priced in the UK from about \u00a328,500 \u2013 just shy of R500,000.<\/p>\n<p>The luxury car maker noted that up to eight devices can stream content using E-Pace\u2019s 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, with\u00a0four 12-volt charging points and five USB connections, while the Touch Pro infotainment system connects customers to apps on the move.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Release date: 2018<\/li>\n<li>Price: TBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/E-Pace-e1500015102486.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-185239 \" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/E-Pace-e1500015102486.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Alfa Romeo Stelvio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Officially Alfa Romeo&#8217;s first SUV, the Stelvio promises to bring to the segment the same stylish design and features typically seen from an Italian sports car maker.<\/p>\n<p>Features include a 280HP engine,\u00a0<a class=\"squareBanner disabled-hover \"><span class=\"textContainer\"><span class=\"testo\">7-inch TFT cluster with dynamic display, and a premium\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"squareBanner disabled-hover \">Harman Kardon audio system.<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Release date: Available now<\/li>\n<li>Price:\u00a0R810,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Alfa-Romeo-Stelvio.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-212169\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Alfa-Romeo-Stelvio.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Alfa-Romeo-Stelvio.jpg 1297w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Alfa-Romeo-Stelvio-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Alfa-Romeo-Stelvio-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Alfa-Romeo-Stelvio-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Alfa-Romeo-Stelvio-1200x740.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Toyota Fortuner (2017)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Toyota recently added to its Fortuner range in South Africa &#8211;\u00a0 the country\u2019s best-selling SUV &#8211; including a model better equipped for off-roading.<\/p>\n<p>As before buyers have the choice of two specification levels and three engine variants. The 2.4 GD-6 turbodiesel and 2.7 VVTi petrol engines are offered in mid-grade trim \u2013 whilst the 2.8 GD-6 and 4.0 litre V6 engines are paired with the high-grade specification level.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Release date: Available now<\/li>\n<li>Price: R462,900<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Fortuner2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-207591\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Fortuner2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Fortuner2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Fortuner2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Fortuner2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Opel Crossland X<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seen as a firm commitment to South Africa&#8217;s motoring future, Opel released its Crossland X this week despite General Motors announcing its departure from the country in June.<\/p>\n<p>All Crossland X models are powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine, with a choice of non-turbo (60kW\/118Nm) or turbocharged (81kW\/205Nm) variants.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Release date: Available now<\/li>\n<li>Price: R265,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crossland-X.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-212177\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crossland-X-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crossland-X-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Crossland-X.jpg 666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Honda CR-V (2017)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seen as one of the more expensive but also one of the most feature-complete SUVs in the South African market, Honda has quickly made a name for itself with its CR-V.<\/p>\n<p>The 2017 CR-V features a striking exterior design, with noteworthy slimline headlights framing the broad-barred grille.It also boasts state-of-the-art internal specifications, including a\u00a0Driver Attention Monitor, which determines if the driver is becoming inattentive and then warns them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Release date: Available now<\/li>\n<li>Price: R422,900<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Honda-CRV-2017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-212179\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Honda-CRV-2017-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Honda-CRV-2017-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Honda-CRV-2017-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Honda-CRV-2017-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Honda-CRV-2017-1200x733.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Honda-CRV-2017.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Haval H6 C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The luxury segment of GWM, Haval has made a name for itself as a cheaper SUV option which doesn&#8217;t compromise on features.<\/p>\n<p>The H6 C matches the performance of a powerful turbocharged 2.0-litre direct injection engine with a Getrag six-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). It also boasts a panoramic sun-roof, xenon lights, a\u00a0Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and all-round airbags.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Release date: Available now<\/li>\n<li>Price: R329,900<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Haval-H6-C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-212185\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Haval-H6-C-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Haval-H6-C-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Haval-H6-C.jpg 749w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/211323\/tesla-unveils-new-semi-truck-and-stunning-next-gen-roadster\/\">Tesla unveils new Semi truck and stunning next-gen Roadster<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We look at 7 of the most anticipated SUVs heading to the South African market, and those which have recently released.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":194360,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11119],"tags":[26,10421],"class_list":["post-212151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-motoring","tag-headline","tag-naamsa"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=212151"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":212219,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212151\/revisions\/212219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194360"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=212151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=212151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=212151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}