Leisure Wheels Magazine - February 2019

In this issue

The February 2019 issue of Leisure Wheels is on sale now. It’s a brand-new year, so you might be looking at kicking it off with a new set of work wheels. There are a lot of workhorse options out there, so allow us to walk you through the various single-cab bakkies you should be looking at. We take a hike in Botswana.

Zigzagging To Kathmandu

Kingsley Holgate and his team have reached Kathmandu. Here he tells the tale of the team’s travels through Iran and Pakistan, on the way to Kathmandu. And as always, it is best told from his expedition journal scribbles, as the team criss-crossed Iran.

4 mins

A Jeep Fit For Fighting

The Americans are the best when it comes to naming stuff. In the last three years alone, they’ve given us the Hellcat, TrackHawk, Hellephant and now, the Gladiator.

4 mins

At Its Best Off The Thar

Much praise has been heaped on the Suzuki Jimny for being the cheapest 4×4 with low-range on offer in South Africa.

3 mins

Maxed Out?

Isuzu SA recently decided to change the name of its popular KB range to D-Max, in line with other markets round the globe. Along with the name change, a new six-speed manual gearbox and some other detail upgrades have also been introduced. Has it still got what it takes to woo the Isuzu faithful or has it lost the plot? We took the 3.0DT D-Max 4×4 LX for a spin.

6 mins

Going Compact

At the time of going to print, South Africans saw some relief at the pumps. It was badly needed before the December holidays but fuel prices remain relatively high and continue to dig deep into people’s wallets.

2 mins

Getting The Job Done

It’s a brand-new year, so you might be looking at kicking it off with a new set of work wheels. There are a lot of workhorse options out there, so allow us to walk you through the various single-cab bakkies you should be looking at.

1 min

Camp In Sheer Tranquillity

Over the last few months we’ve looked at easily accessible camping grounds. This month, however, we decided to look at something slightly more out of the way.

2 mins

Renault Duster 1.5dCi EDC

The (nearly) perfect package.

2 mins

I'll Show You, Boet

JOHAN and Louis met while they were in the army. The two were in charge of guarding the camp at night, which required less effort than they thought.

2 mins

How To Read Your Tyre

Have you ever spent any decent amount of time thinking about the tyres on your car? Probably not, right? But don’t feel guilty: most people couldn’t even name the brand of tyre they have fitted to their vehicle.

4 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.