

Can the Jetour T2 tackle an African overland expedition without low range? In this Adventure Afrika field test, Anton Willemse puts the 180 kW, R680,000 all-wheel-drive SUV through its paces on the technical tracks at Kungwini 4×4. From axle-twisting mud ruts and steep climbs to electronic rear diff-lock response and gravel touring comfort, we deliver an authoritative, real-world assessment of whether this boxy newcomer is a genuine budget overlander for Botswana and Namibia or strictly a gravel-travel tourer.

Priced right on the R1-million mark, the refreshed Toyota Hilux Legend arrives with mild-hybrid 48V tech, a redesigned interior, upgraded suspension, and Multi-Terrain Select. We put it through its paces on the 4×4 tracks at Kungwini to find out whether it is a genuine generational leap or merely a polished facelift.

Five days. Three Amaroks. Two iconic mountain passes. One missed flight. Looking back, it sounds like the opening line of a joke. Instead, it became

