{"id":363600,"date":"2020-01-02T18:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=363600"},"modified":"2020-01-02T16:07:32","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T14:07:32","slug":"8-new-cars-coming-to-south-africa-in-2020-to-get-excited-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/363600\/8-new-cars-coming-to-south-africa-in-2020-to-get-excited-about\/","title":{"rendered":"8 new cars coming to South Africa in 2020 to get excited about"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South African motoring enthusiasts can expect a bumper year for new car releases in 2020 whether it be a face-lift, a new variant, or all-new model.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"st\">Car advertising website, Cars.co.za, has recently published a list of all the expected vehicles hitting our shores over the course of the next year, including best-sellers like the Toyota Corolla and crowd-pleaser &#8211; the Golf 8.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>All the major German marks are also expected to release of vehicles, with Audi leading the way, followed by BMW, and Mercedes Benz, with at least five new &#8216;models&#8217; being promised.<\/p>\n<p>BusinessTech looks at some of the new cars expected in South Africa in 2020:<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"st\">Toyota Corolla<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From every angle, the new Corolla sedan looks lower and leaner, tauter and tighter, Toyota said of its best-selling vehicle in South Africa. &#8220;Powerful fender flares and generously curved fender top surfaces accent its sculpted, athletic core.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to <span class=\"st\">Cars.co.za<\/span>, the Toyota Corolla Quest is expected in the first quarter, while the Toyota Corolla Sedan is expected in Q2.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Corolla1-e1577968327516.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363646\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Corolla1-e1577968327516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"813\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Golf 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Golf 8 is expected in SA in Q4 and will see a major shift towards digital. &#8220;Its digital interior enables a new dimension of intuitive operation. Speeds of up to 210 km\/h are possible with assisted driving,&#8221; VW said.<\/p>\n<p>The Golf 8 GTI will be the first derivative introduced in South Africa with other engines options following after, Cars.co.za said. It is expected to be exclusively sold with a DSG transmission in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/VWGolf-8-e1577968358232.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363648\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/VWGolf-8-e1577968358232.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Audi e-tron<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Audi e-tron, a battery-powered crossover is due to hit showrooms in Q4.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/E-tron.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363656\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/E-tron.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/E-tron.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/E-tron-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/E-tron-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/E-tron-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Porsche Taycan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Taycan is an all-electric car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche, expected to arrive in South Africa in the second half of 2020.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/porsche-taycan-e1577970527658.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363668\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/porsche-taycan-e1577970527658.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mini Cooper SE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BMW recently announced the 2020 MINI Cooper SE, an all-electric version of its iconic vehicle, which is set to hit South African shores in Q2.<\/p>\n<p>At a range of up to 270 kilometres, the Mini will have a driving range lower than many electric cars in the market.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/electric-mini-cooper-e1577970846443.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363670\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/electric-mini-cooper-e1577970846443.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GLS Maybach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mercedes Benz says that the Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC represents a new form of luxury in the SUV segment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It extends the portfolio of the Mercedes-Maybach brand by combining the body design and technical basis of the GLS with the luxury of a top-class saloon car.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Maybach.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363682\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Maybach.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1137\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Maybach.png 1137w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Maybach-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Maybach-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Maybach-768x481.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1137px) 100vw, 1137px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jaguar Land Rover<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new Land Rover Defender will arrive in South Africa in the second quarter of 2020 with the long-wheelbase Defender 110 being launched first, followed by the short-wheelbase Defender 90 in the third quarter.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/land-rover-defender-e1577972745731.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363684\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/land-rover-defender-e1577972745731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Renault Clio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The all-new Clio 5 will feature an E-Tech hybrid engine and arrives in April 2020.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Renault-Clio.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363700\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Renault-Clio.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Renault-Clio.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Renault-Clio-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Renault-Clio-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Renault-Clio-768x552.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/361018\/these-are-the-best-bakkies-in-south-africa-right-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">These are the best bakkies in South Africa right now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South African motoring enthusiasts can expect a bumper year for new car releases in 2020 whether it be a face-lift, a new variant, or all-new 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