This is one of the most common vehicles in South Africa - double cab pickup. They are about Ford Ranger size and EVERYBODY ships one to SA. We've seen Izusu, Toyota, VW, Nissan, Ford Ranger, little bitty Chevy that's probably Korean, and the color invariably is....white. Probably so it will show the mud or dust to prove without a doubt that you're a genuine back country rambler. Ironically the US car that would fit in here perfectly - Honda Ridgeline - a no show. I Wonder if Honda makes them in US instead of Japan.
There are an infinite variety of cars here - no domestic mfg. of cars so all are welcome and they flock here. Most of the Renault and Japanese makers re-badge their models, like GM used to do for Canadian sales of GM vehicles but the trim levels are a tad more Spartan if our rental cars are any example. Doors don't "thunk" as they close because less US-mandated safety stuff inside, none of the rentals have had cruise control - and our 9 hour/ 400 mile marathon from Atlantic resort of Indian Ocean resort sure could have used that. Electric doors locks/windows all standard but the accelerator pedal on our Honda station wagon (similar size/style to Becky's Mazda) was way too wimpy.
But when you see a Porsche Cayman with right hand drive, personally I need to sit down and have a little nap. Some things are just not right.
If you like Oregon because your gas is pumped by a "Fuel Technician" - you'll love SA. Turn back the clock - "fill'er up with high test (95 octane!), please" - "you bet, pal - check your oil and water, too". You'd never have to leave your car unless you were short on snack fuel or needed to empty your personal tank.
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