Toyota Hilux? Range Rover? Suzuki Spresso? What does the Springboks’ largest and arguably most intimidating player, Eben Etzebeth, drive? Turns out, he likes new wheels almost as much as he likes winning rugby world cups.
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At more than 2 metres (and some change) tall, we’d love to see the green-and-gold adorned giant piloting a petite Suzuki Celerio. In actuality, Etzebeth’s taste in the car seems to have led to many instances behind the wheel of large and luxurious vehicles. Typically, the Bokke’s world-renowned lock has been seen at the helm of Ranger Rovers, Defenders, a V6-powered Amarok and the occasional British sports car.
In 2022, Etzebeth revelaed that he had added a Volkswagen 3,0 V6 TDI 4Motion Double Cab bakkie. As a quick recap, the 3,0-litre turbo-diesel powerplant that powers the Amarok is capable of a maximum power output of 190 kW and 580 N.m. Mated to the V6 is an eight-speed automatic transmission. Distinguishing performance traits include a 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 7,8 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h. It has a maximum braked towing capacity of 3 500 kg, but we’re sure Etzebeth could pull the same weight if he tried.
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“Looking forward to the new partnership with @mccarthyvwumhlanga and @e.c.i.a.031 insurance, thanks for being part of the new chapter in our lives.” – Eben Etzebeth
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Earlier this year, Etzebeth and his wife, Analia Etzebeth, joined the Mercedes-Benz FOTB programme (Friend Of The Brand). Mercedes-Benz South Africa announced that the Springboks player would spend one year behind the wheel of a white Mercedes GLE 400 d, and Anlia Etzebeth would pilot the latest GLC 300 d model.
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“Eben and Anlia personify the contemporary South African Mercedes-Benz customer. They’re inspirational high achievers at the top of their game. We’re incredibly excited that they’ve chosen to join the Mercedes-Benz stable and we cannot wait to collaborate with them on a number of exhilarating projects in the coming year.” Alexandra Boavida, vice president of sales and marketing at MBC.
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In 2021, Etzebeth posted a photo in which he was flanked by two iconic American muscle cars, The Dodge Challenger SRT and Ford Mustang S550. However, we’re not sure who has more muscle, the cars or Etzebeth.
