The ‘STI Sport’ badge has been a reserve of the Levorg and the BRZ but now, Subaru has expanded this to include the WRX S4. According to Subaru, the WRX S4 STI Sport is the highest greade of WRX S4 which is a high performance sports sedan combining sports performance and advance safety performance. It  comes with Bilstein’s DTMatic struts,…

It seems there’s a battle going on in the SUV world and it’s getting vicious by the day. A few months ago, Jeep released a Grand Cherokee known as the Trackhawk that does 0-100 Km/h in 3.6 sec. Well, as if that in itself was not astounding, Lamborghini has upped the ante by unleashing a beast by the name of…

In what is bound to excite many fans in Kenya, Subaru has launched a full sized 8-seater SUV dubbed the Ascent. Subaru had earlier made forays into the lucrative SUV segment with the Tribeca but this was a flop. Rather than lose hope, Subaru took in the criticism, went back to the drawing board and has come back with an…

The Toyota Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) is a technology that uses hydraulics to adjust front and rear stabilizer bars. It solves the classic 4×4 dilemma of stabilizer bars. The dilemma is that for off-road driving, stabilizer bars are not desirable as they impede suspension travel and wheel articulation. For on-road driving, stabilizer bars are highly desirable as they prevent…

Toyota Prado TX – 2.7L Petrol This is the entry level model for the Japanese Domestic Market. Its only available in petrol Technical: Transmission: 5-Speed Manual and 4-speed Automatic Engine: 2.7L, VVTi, DOHC, 163 HP Brakes: Front and rear ventilated discs Dimensions(Length Width Height): 4930 x 1885 x 1845 mm Suspension: Independent double wishbone -front and rear, 4 link type…

Subaru EyeSight is a technology that monitors traffic movement, optimizes cruise control, and warns you if you sway outside your lane. The Pre-Collision Braking feature can even apply full braking force in emergency situations, helping you avoid or reduce frontal impacts. The core of the EyeSight system is its set of dual color cameras. Intelligently and unobtrusively placed near the…

Valvematic is a Toyota technology that combines the functions of VVTI(Variable Valve Timing) with a system that controls the intake valve lift volume. It works the same as Nissan’s VVEL and BMW’s Valvetronic plus many by other manufacturers. The advantages of Valvematic are: 1. Improved fuel efficiency 2. More power 3. Better acceleration 4. Reduction in CO2 emissions 5. Smoother…

So you have decided you finally need a car but you’re not sure which one. Or you have decided to upgrade from your current car but not sure which way to go. This is the predicament that most of us find ourselves in and sometimes end up making the wrong choices. Below are quick tips on what you should consider…

SI-DRIVE stands for Subaru Intelligent Drive. It is a technology that allows drivers to adjust the vehicle for different driving conditions. The SI-DRIVE maps the Engine Control Unit and the Transmission Control Unit to a computer that allows the driver to select any of the 3 driving modes below. Intelligent Mode Gentle power delivery. Ideal for cruising around town and…

Most cars we import into Kenya from Japan and Europe with the exception of 4X4s, do not have the right height for our roads. The main problem, especially for urban drivers, is poorly designed speed bumps. Getting over them requires you to slowly maneuver the vehicle across the bump, and sometimes spillover onto the opposing lane. This is not something…