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Renault has unveiled its new global flagship model, the Rafale SUV coupe.

Its name comes from a French word that “evokes wind” and is also inspired by the Caudron-Renault Rafale airplane from 1934, which flew a record-breaking 445km/h at the time.

The Rafale is the first production car to showcase the brand’s new design language that will be a mainstay for the new era of Renault vehicles, and it features the latest in connected technologies and hybrid powertrains.

The SUV is slated to go on sale in Europe before the first half of 2024, however, the domestic subsidiary confirmed to TopAuto that “it’s not in the local planning for South Africa yet” but that it is “under consideration.”

Facelifted Mazda 2 coming to South Africa

The Mazda 2 will be receiving an update this year, giving the long-running hatchback a cosmetic overhaul to keep it looking sharp for new audiences.

The automaker has confirmed that the vehicle will be brought to South Africa in mid-2023, but has yet to announce an official release date.

What to expect
The current-generation Mazda 2 is close to a decade old, as it was first launched in 2014 and only received a facelift in 2019.

The biggest change this time around is an updated front end with a new closed grille similar to the look of many electric cars that have hit the market in recent times.

New Range Rover Sport SV revealed – The most powerful Range Rover ever

Land Rover South Africa has revealed the new Range Rover Sport SV – the flagship of the line-up.

For the first year of production, the super SUV will only be available to select clients around the world in SV Edition One spec, and all units have already been allocated to customers.

Additionally, the arrival of the SV has prompted an update to the existing Sport line-up, bringing with it a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain and improvements to the Pivi Pro infotainment system.