Month: January 2014

Video of the week: Mercedes A45 AMG dune-bashing in African desert

Video of the week: Mercedes A45 AMG dune-bashing in African desert


Everybody keeps asking us what’s the best offroader. And we generally dodge this question, because it really depends more on skill than any specific 4×4 model. Even crossovers can go offroad, as we have proven before. But if you are brave enough, you can even take an all-wheel-drive turbo hatchback on the big dunes. Here is a 353 hp Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG on the sand, not just casually strolling, but properly dune-bashing as if it were an offroad buggy.

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2014 Ford Ecosport

2014 Ford Ecosport

The Good:
– Great ride and handling
– Cabin design and features
– Good fuel economy
The Bad:
– Limited boot space
– Hard cabin plastics
– More drivetrain options needed

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So we got a 2014 Ford Ecosport

So we got a 2014 Ford Ecosport


There were quite a few mini-4x4s around before the Renault Duster popped up in our market and actually proved that these things can sell with the right kind of marketing. Ford is hoping to replicate the Duster’s success with the Ecosport, their very own little SUV.

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