Experience the luxury of 5-star safety.

There’s no doubt that the new Range Rover and Range Rover sport are the pinnacle of luxury and dynamic handling, but now we can add safely to that long list of achievements. Recently, both models were awarded a maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating, with individual scores among the highest tested. These new models join the long list of Range Rovers to achieve a five-star rating under the stringent Euro NCAP safety protocols introduced in 2009.

New Range Rover scored 87% for child occupant safety and 72% for vulnerable users safety, with Range Rover Sport achieving 85% for adult occupant safety and 82% for Safety Assist.

These exceptional safety ratings come on the back of years of intensive design, engineering and manufacturing by the Jaguar Land Rover team using strong mixed-metal technology and cutting-edge active safety systems like Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).

But safety doesn’t stop on the exterior. Both vehicles are also equipped with Cabin Air Purification Pro1, a pioneering system that takes interior air quality to the next level, monitoring CO₂ levels inside the vehicles and automatically introducing fresh external air when required, keeping the driver alert all the time.

Find out more at one of our Land Rover Dealerships today.




SMG Yamaha Scooter run

Last Friday, an intrepid group of scooter enthusiasts left Umhlanga for the inaugural SMG Yamaha Scooter Run. Local participants joined the team from SMG Yamaha for a casual cruise to local seafood restaurant, Tightline in Umdloti.

Even the slight chance of rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the old and new crew who arrived with a diverse mix of retro and racing scooters. Hosted by SMG Yamaha’s own Marc Torlage and General Manager, Steve Bailey, the enthusiastic pack of bikers took in the scenic coastal scenes en route to the restaurant.









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“For SMG Yamaha, it’s very important for us to show the local biking community that we are here to support them, no matter what brands or types of bikes they ride,” said Steve Bailey. “Although our focus is on Yamaha products, our service facility, which is headed up by the local legend, Shawn Du Preez, is able to service and maintain any bike on the road, said Steve.”

After a sumptuous seafood lunch at Tightline, the group made their way casually back to the dealership for a memorable end to the inaugural SMG Yamaha Scooter Run.

Join us for the next scooter or bike run by joining our mailing list at www.smgyamaha.co.za

Red Bull Box Cart Race round 2 – 6th November 2022

Earlier this month, an enthusiastic team of motoring, engineering and driving enthusiasts from SMG MINI Tygervalley & SMG BMW Century City competed in the 2022 Red Bull Box Cart Race in the Bo-Kaap at the foot of Signal Hill.

Both teams entered the event with solidly built box cars and gave tremendous support to their brave drivers. The SMG MINI Tygervalley foreman, stock car enthusiast (and racing driver) built a cart we think would pass through the local roadworthy testing station and SMG BMW Century City building a robust well designed light box cart well suited for the 600m run.









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Under the watchful gaze of the 22 000 cheering spectators, our teams raced the 600m track with vigour, competing against 57 other enthusiastic challengers. The intricate track was designed by Dakar Legend Giniel De Villiers, and needless to say it was challenging course, featuring tight turns and even a cobblestoned obstacle course. After an exciting day for both SMG teams. The fastest time for the day was 47 seconds, with SMG MINI Tygervalley and SMG BMW Century both putting in a strong runs, completing the course in 58 seconds and 60 seconds respectively.  

Now in its 22nd year, the Cape Town leg was the 120th box cart race to take place, and only the second in South Africa. While competitors are racing for time, points are also give for showmanship, creativity and artistic flair- something the SMG teams had in abundance. 

Both dealership teams and staff did SMG proud. Even though there were no podium places on the day, the teams showed genuine passion and commitment and a healthy dose of humour.

The new BMW 7-series. The ultimate premium driving experience.

For years, the BMW 7-series was considered the ultimate vehicle for anyone wanting supreme luxury and space in the most dynamic driving package. The 2023 7-series builds on this heritage to create the most luxurious and advanced ultra-grand sedan ever made.

With an overall length of 5.39m (131mm more than the outgoing model), space and comfort is more than generous and the exterior details, like Swarovski crystal headlights, a kidney grille with illuminated surrounds, dynamic lighting with graphical projections and 19-inch alloy wheels or larger mean that road presence is taken to another level.




As you’d expect, the interior is a showcase of luxury with exclusivity heightened by fine wood or carbon trim finishes and a selection of four interior colours and front armrest heaters. Technology comes to the fore with a panoramic glass roof, Bowers & Wilkins surround sound with speakers integrated into the headrests, a 12.3-inch driver’s display, a 14.9-inch infotainment unit, parking assist, steering and lane control assist, active navigation, automatic speed limit assist, route monitoring, traffic light recognition, lane change assist, and a manoeuvre assistant.

And for the ultimate in-car entertainment experience, buyers can opt for the 31.3 inch 8K theatre screen that folds down from the roof at the rear.




In-line with the electric strategy of BMW, the new 7-series will add a fully electric version to the range- the i7. Powered by a 101.7kWh battery delivering a staggering 745Nm between each wheel, the i7 will be able to sprint to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds and continue to a top speed of 240km/h.

Expected pricing for the new 7 Series is as follows:

• BMW 740i –               R2,160,000
• BMW 740d xDrive – R2,280,000
• BMW i7 xDrive60 –   R2,825,000

Customers will also have the option of adding the M Sport Package, for an additional R75,000 or the M Sport Package Pro for an extra R115,000.

Find out more at one of our 8 BMW dealerships countrywide or visit smg.co.za.







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SMG Chery has something for everyone.

It’s been almost a year since Chery made its welcome return to South Africa beginning with the release of the much-lauded Tiggo 4 Pro followed by the range topping 3-row Tiggo 8 Pro shorty thereafter. And now with the addition of the recently launched, mid-size Tiggo 7 Pro, SMG Chery offers a mobility solution for everyone.

But it’s not just the range diversity, value and great looks making Chery one of the best performing new brands in South Africa. In the recent JD Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS) rankings for 2022, Chery made the top 10 in every segment with the Tiggo 8 Pro ranked number 2 and the Tiggo 4 Pro third in their respective size segments. With this assurance of quality and reliability, Chery should continue to make head way into the tough family SUV segments in South Africa.

To show that the brand is not resting on its laurels, Chery recently came out with upgrades for three Tiggo 4 Pro models in response to customer suggestions.

Now available at SMG Chery Umhlanga and Century City, the recently refreshed entry level Tiggo 4 Pro Urban now gets an upgraded interior with plant based vegan leather, and the addition of 6 airbags as standard, together with numerous convenience and safety upgrades.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Comfort also gets faux leather and 6 airbags in addition to remote locking with auto window closing, a new multi-adjustable driver’s seat and Voice Command.

The range topping Tiggo 4 Pro Elite SE now comes with a full array of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as a radar-guidance system that is flush-mounted in the front of the vehicle as well as a complete 360 degree around-view monitor system.

To drive your new Chery, visit SMG Chery Umhlanga or SMG Chery Century City today.

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SMG Cares Winter outreach

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.” These profound words by Nelson Mandela were the inspiration for the SMG Cares team who recently initiated successful outreach activations in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.

Winter can be a challenging season for all of us, but particularly for the poor and vulnerable. This was the motivation behind BMW Durban City teaming up with the Gugu Dlamini Foundation to host a blanket drive. BMW Durban City invited customers and employees to drop off blankets at our collection point, which were then delivered to the Foundation for distribution to people in need. The main purpose of the Gugu Dlamini Foundation is to improve the lives of youth and young women in South Africa, as well as providing advice, comfort and help to young women affected by HIV.

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In the Western Cape, the passionate SMG Cares team at BMW Constantia committed themselves to a refurbishing project at the Leliebloem Child and Youth Centre in Belgravia. This is the third year that SMG Cares has worked with this inspiring organisation who provide accommodation for young people rescued from troubled backgrounds. The SMG Cares team got their hands dirty with a new paint job, repairs, cleaning and plumbing of the Roslyn Cottage, one of the hostels at Lelieblom. Thanks to the assistance of staff and clients, and through generous donations of toys, games and clothing, Roslyn Cottage is now a place of comfort and safety for vulnerable girls between the ages of 11 and 17. It was so inspiring to see the progress made at their facilities.

Thank you to all of our selfless staff, clients and friends who participated in these activations. Every minute spent makes a lifetime of difference in so many lives.

Medi Response is powered by SMG Ballito

When your life depends on it, a responsive, professional emergency medical service is essential in getting you the help you need- quickly. SMG Ballito recently became the mobility partners for Medi Response, one of South Africa’s most trusted EMS companies.

With a proven track record and extensive operational capacity in Southern Africa, Medi Response are leading the way in EMS services as well as search and rescue operations.

Led by North Coast local, Paul Herbst, this dynamic team have grown in strength thanks to their community support, responsiveness and hi-tech approach to emergency medical support.






SMG Ballito dealer principal, Darren Staats said, “As a community focussed dealership, our aim is always to support brands and companies that add value to our local area, and Medical Response does that phenomenal well. Mobility is one of the most important aspects of any EMS team, so taking that burden off their shoulders is something that SMG Ballito is more than happy to assist with.”

Whether a medical emergency, an accident, or an incident requiring rescue, Medi Response, with the assistance of SMG Ballito will be able to ensure quality medical care anywhere in KZN, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


SMG joins INEOS Grenadier at NAMPO Cape 2022

Now in its third year, the NAMPO Cape Exhibition recently took place in Bredasdorp Park in the Western Cape. As the province’s premier agricultural and trade show, NAMPO was the ideal platform for SMG to introduce the INEOS Grenadier to more than 20 000 spectators over 4 days.

Featuring more than 500 exhibitors from the world’s premier agricultural machinery brands, NAMPO attracts farmers and organisations who are looking to embrace the latest in technology and innovation. As one of the newest brands in the SMG stable, Grenadier attracted a substantial amount of interest, thanks to it’s purpose-built exterior, and it’s no-nonsense approach to rugged capability.

Many spectators were impressed by the muscular stance of the vehicle, with a few mentioning the hard wearing, tactile interior, which is perfect for tough farm life and other 4 x 4 applications.“Grenadier is a special product for SMG as it represents the Group’s move to becoming a mobility brand, providing vehicle solutions for every type of buyer,” said SMG Marketing Manager Warren Mockler.

For SMG, the reception that Grenadier received from a very discerning and hard to please audience was testament to the quality and innovation of this vehicle, and we can’t wait to see it on every farm road from Bredasdorp to Bergville.

The Hilux GR-Sport Double Cab brings more GRRR to SMG Toyota.

Following on from the success of the Corolla Cross GR Sport, the best selling Hilux now gets the GR treatment thanks to custom Gazoo Racing-inspired features that will have you dreaming of conquering the Dakar. Introducing the 2022 Hilux GR Sport. The hero model of the Hilux range.

With extensive interior, engine, drivetrain and handling enhancements, the Hilux GR Sport is another Toyota product worthy of the GR name.

Starting off with the exterior, Hilux GR-S gets the Gazoo Racing inspired black front grille, with bold badges showing the GR Sport name. The exterior enhancements are also seen in the LED headlights and the vertically-stacked air ducts. This is certainly not a modest looking vehicle.

But it’s under the hood where the GR-Sport announces it’s heritage the loudest. With a 15kW increase in power taking it to 165kW and torque ramped up by 50 Nm to a peak of 550 Nm.

But what’s more power without suspension enhancements as well? Hilux GR Sport features new monotone shock absorbers paired with stiffer coil springs that deliver improved high-speed stability and handling and responses. Add to this the bespoke 17” alloy wheels in a Titanium finish with a taller tyre profile and you have a capable off-road machine.

As with every performance Toyota, peace of mind comes in the 9 service/90000kms service plan and the 3-year/100 000km warranty with plan extensions also available.

SMG Toyota has your new Hilux GR-S 2.8 GD-6 4×4 6AT at R865 400. Find out more at SMG Toyota Hillcrest and SMG Toyota Cresta.


The SMG Family Continues to Grow With The Addition of Chery

The SMG Family continues to grow and we are thrilled to welcome Chery Umhlanga and Chery Century City into our award-winning group.

Chery entered the South African market in 2021 as one of China’s most respected vehicle manufacturers, off the back of winning the 2020 China National Car of the Year competition.

“For Chery, the South African office holds a very special significance. The country welcomed our vehicles with open arms in 2007, and we have been supporting our customer base of over 15 000 owners with parts and servicing ever since.

Now we have the opportunity to enter the market directly, with a national network of dedicated Chery dealers and our completely new range of vehicles,” says Tony Liu, Executive Deputy General Manager, Chery South Africa.

Chery South Africa launched a special Legacy Customer Campaign in April this year. It has since actively invited customers who purchased a vehicle from an importer before Chery entered the market, to join the Chery family and have their vehicles safely and comprehensively serviced at their local Chery dealer. SMG is excited for the opportunity to enter a new target market and offer a versatile product in a competitive price range, backed by the same level of service that our customers have grown to expect from SMG. We are blown away by the new range of Chery vehicles, offering a premium look and feel with all the features you could ask for.

The current models available in South Africa include the Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro.

Chery Umhlanga is conveniently located at 39 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga and Chery Century City can be found at 1 Century Way, Century City.

Visit CheryKZN.co.za or CheryCenturyCity.co.za for more information or to book a test drive.

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