VIGUS SHOWS ITS METTLE
The JMC Vigus is a
bakkie that has made its name in the school of hard knocks – and it is all the
better for it.
Launched locally in
2014, the Vigus has notched up steady sales, earning a reputation for being
tough and dependable, yet user-friendly and comfortable in daily use.
The version on sale
locally is the second generation Vigus. It is also available in China
(where it is built), Australia, Chile and Uruguay, as well as a number of other
markets.
The word, Vigus, is
derived from vigour, which embraces endurance, vitality, strength and the
ability to endure…so it’s the perfect name for a light commercial vehicle which
boasts these properties.
Yet it is keenly
priced, the range starting from R201 880 and the most affordable double
cab priced at a mere R282 880. For just R348 990, adventurous types can
get behind the wheel of a four-wheel-drive double cab with a modern, 2.4-litre
common rail turbodiesel engine and generous comfort and convenience equipment.
With 225mm of ground clearance and 290Nm of torque, its off-road credentials
are undisputed.
Move up to the SLX
flagship and you get a touch-screen and reverse parking sensors. It retains the
same drivetrain, which means fuel consumption in the order of just eight litres
per 100 km.
Irrespective of
trim level or engine (a 2.4 petrol is also available), the JMC Vigus double cab
is sold with a 5-year or 100 000-kilometre warranty and a 5-yr/60 000km
service plan.
A total of seven
derivatives make up the Vigus range and irrespective of engine type, trim level
of body style, it is a smart choice for those after a bakkie that does it all
with a little extra vigour.
