In this issue

The January 2019 issue of Leisure Wheels is on sale now. Our cover feature, Mitsubishi Triton 2.4Di-D on its way to SA, we go on an African Adventure Beyond the Rift.

In our adventure drive, The VW Touareg heads to the South of Mozambique, Maputo Special Reserve and the Machangulo Peninsula… A little piece of Paradise. We even attempt fly-fishing for the first time in our old Toyota Condor.

Mr Motorsport

At 83 years old and after a lifetime spent in motoring, one might expect the average person’s interest in all things automotive to start fading. But Roger McCleery is not an average person. He’s deeply interesting, highly intelligent and still as passionate about cars as ever.

5 mins

Where Few Land Rovers Dare To Tread

Kingsley and his team recently reached the border of Iran after traversing southern and east Africa, Turkey, Georgia and Armenia. Ross Holgate, who heads up logistics, says it has been an incredible adventure and a world-first for the All-New Land Rover Discoverys, which haven’t missed a beat. Kingsley tells the story.

5 mins

New Triton Better In Every Which Way?

Make no mistake: Mitsubishi’s Triton is one capable bakkie. Sadly, because of myriad reasons, the current Triton has been selling in very limited numbers in South Africa. Now the new Triton has been revealed and it appears to have the credentials to take the fight to class leaders like Toyota’s Hilux and Ford’s Ranger. Here’s what we know about the new Triton that arrives here in the first quarter of 2019.

3 mins

KIA Sportage Gets Decent Overhaul

Just over two years have passed since the current Kia Sportage made its South African debut, which means its facelift is a year early.

2 mins

From Pride To Pride

This year, Kia South Africa celebrates 20 years of selling cars locally. It had a rough start, but 20 years on and the manufacturer is sitting pretty. To celebrate, we were invited on a road trip through the Western Cape, starring the facelifted Sorento and Sedona.

6 mins

Big And Small

This month brought some relief at the pumps, but fuel prices remain high. As the holidays are around the corner, we thought we’d look at a few family friendly options to see how much they consume on our fuel economy route.

3 mins

That Nostalgic Feeling

On a recent launch we drove past the Merry Pebbles Resort, which we remember from decades ago when we were young. Floating down the river on a tube, running around until well after the sun had set and then settling down to a plate full of braaivleis. Does it still have the same vibe?

2 mins

Dakar Time

The 2019 Dakar Rally is around the corner. It may also be Toyota Gazoo Racing SA’s best chance of finally winning the event. It will be a huge challenge nevertheless, with several racing legends to contend with in fast Mini buggies. And a legendary Frenchman in an ex-factory Peugeot 3008DKR who desperately wants to add the Dakar trophy to his overfilled winner’s trophy case.

2 mins

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Leisure Wheels Magazine Description:

The Adventure Motoring Magazine

Leisure Wheels explores the exciting world of adventure motoring off the beaten track with an emphasis on breathtaking Southern African destinations. It’s the country’s leading magazine for those who love overland adventures, caravanning, camping, 4x4 and the great outdoors.