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Living your best (van) life

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August/September 2025

You might say they never left, but it does seem as if vans have made a comeback as the perfect lifestyle vehicles for larger families. The new Mercedes-Benz Vito Select is one of the best of a new breed.

- BY PIERRE STEYN

Living your best (van) life

Ford has the Tourneo Custom, Kia has the Carnival, Hyundai has the Staria and Volkswagen will soon launch its T7 Transporter – all lifestyle vehicles based on commercial platforms.

Not only do these vans offer loads of space, seating and practical configurations to accommodate things like bicycles, surfboards and extra bags, but the new ones handle like cars and have all the modern conveniences you need.

The ultimate van is the luxurious Mercedes-Benz V-Class, but it costs an eye-watering R2,3 million. Which is why the new Vito Select, at a million bucks less with the same premium badge, makes so much sense.

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हजारों चुनिंदा प्रीमियम कहानियों और 9,500 से अधिक पत्रिकाओं और समाचार पत्रों तक पहुंचने के लिए मैगज़्टर गोल्ड की सदस्यता लें।

क्या आप पहले से ही ग्राहक हैं?

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Keep it simple

These meals are big on flavour, but light on dishes!

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7 mins

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Under the mighty Berg

Hiking, cycling, horse riding, paddling and hearty food to replenish you after a day of playing in the mountains Underberg has it all!

time to read

5 mins

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go! - South Africa

On a natural high

Who needs mind-altering substances when you're backpacking through Bolivia, where you've got stunning landscapes and weird customs - and a shortage of oxygen?

time to read

5 mins

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go! - South Africa

Where the flowers are a bonus

You can't tell nature what to do, especially in Namaqualand. The flowers don't bloom according to a calendar on Microsoft Outlook. Rather slow down, drive a back road and appreciate the landscape and its people – even if the daisies are hiding.

time to read

9 mins

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Polishing the Duster

In a market awash in mid-sized SUVs, a more polished but slightly confused Renault Duster tries to build on the sturdy reputation of its 4x4 predecessor.

time to read

2 mins

August/September 2025

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Chasing cloud shadows

If you haven't explored Lesotho yet, now is the time. It's accessible, the roads are good and the scenery is like nowhere else on earth. We joined a nine-day tour and vanished into the mountains.

time to read

9 mins

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go! - South Africa

Iceland's waves of consequence

Iceland is known for its dramatic landscapes and volcanic eruptions. But did you know it’s also a surfing destination? The waves are what made this father and son choose Iceland for along overdue reunion.

time to read

8 mins

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Living your best (van) life

You might say they never left, but it does seem as if vans have made a comeback as the perfect lifestyle vehicles for larger families. The new Mercedes-Benz Vito Select is one of the best of a new breed.

time to read

1 mins

August/September 2025

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go! - South Africa

TAKE A HIKE

CASTLE GORGE, MAGALIESBERG

time to read

5 mins

August/September 2025

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go! - South Africa

The ghost horses of Rooisand

A herd of wild horses has lived on the shores of the Bot River estuary for over a hundred years. Meet Leanne Dryburgh, who is fighting to keep them wild.

time to read

6 mins

August/September 2025

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