Page 3 - Motoring Summer 2022

FROM THE MOTORING

EDITOR’S DESK

2 022 is flying past and this, the final issue market. BAIC may have been around in SA and we visited the factory to witness the

of Motoring for the year, is already here.
incredible human spirit that allowed this to
for a few years, but has just introduced the
Looking back and reflecting, there
As always, this issue features launches
this month). We actually received a test
are so many major factors, both positive Beijing sub-brand of SUVs (our cover feature happen.
and negative, that have created an impact. unit even before the local launch so that it and tests at both the lower and upper ends
Yet, sales continue in an upward trajectory could be featured in this issue. This brand is of the market so there is something for
and are around 14% up on 2021. Even more another of the Chinese brands that are making everybody looking to buy their next car.
importantly, exports of locally-assembled units inroads into sales, with offerings that present
are thriving, with new records being set by exceptional value for money. Until our next issue early in 2023, stay safe
many of the local operations. After the natural disaster that struck and enjoy the ride.
The slew of new model releases continues the local Toyota factory in April this year, a
unabated and new brands continue to enter world-wide effort by the company has seen Alan Rosenmeyer
the country to compete for a slice of our production resume in SA after only 4 months alanr@motormatters.co.za

1 From the Editor’s Desk
MOTORING 2 Beijing X55 from BAIC
MOTORING
CONTENTS
SUMMER 2022
6 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

10 Mahindra SA brand and product launch
SUMMER 2022 Beijing X55 12 Toyota’s Factory Reopening

14 Hyundai Staria Panel Van

15 Third Generation Nissan Qashqai

16 Suzuki Baleno GLX Auto

17 Opel Zafira Life Edition

Jeep Grand Cherokee launch plus much more 18 Hyundai Creta

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