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The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Watch: Ford Ranger Raptor's demolishing dune leap in Brazil
Despite how capable and rugged the Ford Ranger Raptor is, someone has pushed the bakkie too far after getting enormous air over a dune before crashing down on the earth below! The visible result seems to be a totalled bakkie. Watch below. Looking for a new set of wheels? Find it here with CARmag. While exact details remain uncertain, a video has gone viral showing a Ford Ranger Raptor launching off a massive beach dune in Canoa Quebrada, Ceará, Brazil, before rejoining the earth beneath in spectacular fashion. Reports suggest that the driver had purchased the vehicle just a day prior to the incident, and despite the severity of the crash, the driver reportedly emerged unscathed. Gaining quite a bit of momentum online (like the bakkie did before it got that air), many have slammed the reckless stunt, which very obviously wrote off the bakkie, but could have also caused serious harm to the occupants in the car. Related: Facelifted Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Arrives in SA With Same Price From Before – Pricing and Specs As a reminder, the extensively tested Ford Ranger Raptor features a significantly upgraded suspension system designed for serious off-road performance without compromising on-road comfort either. The headline upgrade are FOX 2.5-inch Live Valve Internal Bypass shocks that adjust up to 500 times per second for real-time terrain response. The rear suspension also uses coil springs with a Watts linkage and trailing arms, replacing the standard leaf springs. On the chassis front, Ford Performance has ensured it can take a beating with reinforced components like the front frame rails and shock towers. Related: All of the CAR Magazine Top 12 Best Used Buys for 2025 All of these upgrades meant nothing with that amount of airtime and force when it rejoined the sandy earth beneath it. Some complex calculations based on very rough estimates from the video below suggest the Ford Ranger Raptor, which weighs just under 2 500kg, was airborne for about 2.5s, suggesting a drop height of roughly 7.6m and an impact speed over 12m/s. Assuming the suspension bottomed out in 0.3s, the bakkie would've hit the ground with an estimated force of over 100 000 newtons — about the weight of 10 tonnes slamming into the earth. Even for a Raptor, it's no surprise the airbags deployed, and it needed to be unceremoniously dragged off the dunes. Watch it here: Browse thousands of new and used cars here with CARmag. The post Ford Ranger Raptor Gets Very Airborne on Dunes – Crashes Hard appeared first on CAR Magazine.
The Citizen
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Facelifted Mitsubishi Pajero Sport arrives in SA with same price from before
Facelifted Mitsubishi Pajero Sport arrives in SA with same price from before Mitsubishi has refreshed the Pajero Sport for 2025, adding new tech and safety features to the Fortuner-rivalling SUV. All of this has been done while keeping the price unchanged. Here are all the details. Looking for a new or used Mitsubishi? Find it here with CARmag! Visually, the SUV gets a bolder look thanks to an updated Dynamic Shield grille, revised front and rear bumpers, and new 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the cabin sees some welcome upgrades. There's now a fully digital eight-inch driver display and a new steering wheel that is said to create a more contemporary environment. Mitsubishi has also introduced a black headliner to continue to upmarket theme. Key features like black leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, a sunroof, and an eight-inch touchscreen with smartphone connectivity remain standard. Nothing has changed under the bonnet, the reliable 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine carries over, producing 133kW and 430Nm. It's paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and connects to all corners on four-wheel-drive models, which benefit from Mitsubishi's Super Select 4WD-II system, with selectable drive modes for mud, sand, gravel, and rock. It's a setup that's been tried and tested, particularly in harsh off-road conditions. Related: Review: Mitsubishi Triton 2.4DI-D DC 4×4 Xtreme Pajero Sport pricing Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (2WD) – R789 990 R789 990 Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (4WD) – R854 990 R854 990 Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (4WD) Exceed – R904 990 On the safety front, Mitsubishi has included the Ultrasonic Mis-acceleration Mitigation System, designed to prevent low-speed collisions caused by accidental throttle inputs. A Multi-Around Monitor has also been included to help with tight parking manoeuvres. Other safety features include seven airbags, hill start assist, trailer stability control, hill descent control, and LED headlights. Active systems like traction and stability control, emergency brake assist, and ABS with electronic brake-force distribution are also standard. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post Facelifted Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Arrives in SA With Same Price From Before – Pricing and Specs appeared first on CAR Magazine.
IOL News
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport gets update, more features, but no price hike
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been given another facelift, and enhanced value proposition. Image: Supplied While the world waits for a new-generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport based on the latest Triton, the current generation SUV is soldiering on with a mild facelift and enhanced value proposition. Now on sale in South Africa, the updated Pajero Sport features a number of exterior as well as interior enhancements and added features. Pricing remains the same, however, with 2.4L DI-DC costing R789,990 in 2WD guise and R854,990 as a 4WD, while the 4WD Exceed variant is yours for R904,990. Exterior changes include an updated 'Dynamic Shield' grille as well as new front and rear under-garnishes, while redesigned 18-inch alloy wheels add a final touch of class. The lower grille gets a honeycomb pattern. Image: Supplied Inside you'll notice a new 8.0-inch fully digital instrument cluster as well as a redesigned steering wheel and black ceiling headliner. Power, as before, comes from the tried and tested MIVEC 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine, which delivers 133kW and 430Nm through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The Super Select 4WD-II system on 4x4 versions has four selectable off-road modes, including low-range with centre diff locked. Standard features across the range include an 8.0-inch touchscreen, black leather seats, dual zone climate control with rear vents, sunroof and electrically operated tailgate. A new steering wheel and digital cluster distinguish the 2025 model. Image: Supplied Additionally, the 2025 model also gains a Multi Around Monitor, as well as an Ultrasonic Mis-acceleration Mitigation System, which prevents accidental acceleration at low speeds. 'All these enhancements come with no change to the selling price of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, ensuring that this popular enthusiast model remains an excellent choice in the adventure SUV category, while representing unquestionable value for money,' says Mitsubishi SA marketing manager Jeffrey Allison.
