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Introduction If you want a luxury minivan in America, the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire are difficult to ignore. They are known for their spacious cabin and first-class-style rear seating that many U.S. buyers will find enticing; however, Toyota does not officially sell either model there. That makes the comparison more than a question of which … Read more
Introduction The Mazda CX-8 is a car I think would have done better had it been sold in North America, but it never made it there. Built primarily for markets outside the U.S., the three-row crossover offered a useful middle ground between the smaller CX-5 and larger CX-9. For American buyers, however, getting one means … Read more
Introduction The 2015–2019 Honda Fit is the model year range I’d recommend, with the 1.3L petrol version offering the best balance of price, economy and everyday usability. The Fit has been around for more than two decades, and the used models reaching Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi and Zimbabwe today span several generations with significant differences … Read more
Introduction Buying a used Honda StepWagon is less about finding the newest one you can afford and more about choosing the generation and trim that matches how you plan to utilise it. Honda has built this tall-wagon minivan for Japanese families for decades, with flexible seating, a roomy cabin, and sliding doors that make getting … Read more
Introduction If you’re in the market for a used Mazda CX-5, the year you choose can make a bigger difference than you might expect. With the redesigned 2026 CX-5 now on sale, the second-generation models from 2017–2025 are becoming easier to find on the used market, including newer examples that may now fit a tighter … Read more
Introduction Contemplating buying a used Honda City? You’re looking at a nameplate with 40 years of history, but this isn’t simply a list of Honda City generations and their specifications. This Honda City buying guide is about figuring out which version makes sense for you today, and which are better left to collectors or enthusiasts. … Read more
Introduction Are fuel efficient cars worth it? Yes, but only when you drive enough for the fuel savings to outweigh what you paid to bring the car home. If your annual mileage is low, spending extra on a more economical model may take years to recoup, and in some cases the savings never catch up … Read more
Introduction The Nissan Note E11 (2005–2012) and E12 (2012–2020) are two generations of the same compact five-door hatchback, but buying an E12 becomes more complicated once e-POWER enters the frame. Unlike conventional petrol Note, an e-POWER model has a petrol engine that generates electricity, while an electric motor drives the wheels. In other words, it … Read more
Introduction The Mitsubishi Pajero, an SUV with a history spanning four generations, is a vehicle whose reputation has won hearts and set records worldwide. From the first generation (1982–1990) through the second (1991–1999), third (1999–2006), and fourth (2006–2021) generations, the Pajero kept evolving considerably, but still, each version retained the 4WD DNA that made the … Read more
Introduction Searching for a used RAV4 can be surprisingly confusing. You might find a 2007 model parked beside a 2017 model, both wearing the same Toyota badge with a somewhat similar shape, but distinctly different in design, technology, and driving character. At first glance, it’s easy to assume they’re variations of the same vehicle. In … Read more