Rachel Kolisi takes a R1.4m Merc for a spin

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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s ex-wife, Rachel Kolisi, has recently made headlines due to her partnership with Mercedes-Benz SA.

‘FRIENDS OF THE BRAND‘

In 2021, Mercedes-Benz added the Boks captain and his ex-wife to its long list of celebrated athletes and celebrities who are ‘Friends of the Brand.’

The two joined a host of celebrities and athletes, including tennis legend Roger Federer, F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, and golfer Rickie Fowler.

At the time, Siya and Rachel were given brand-new Mercedes: Siya had a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and Rachel Kolisi had a Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé.

Over the years, the two have made headlines with some of the sleekiest Mercedes-Benzs they have been spotted driving.

In the last few months, Rachel Kolisi has enjoyed the most and has had the opportunity to drive around some of the most sought-after Mercedes-Benzs.

Last month, she hogged headlines after flaunting a Mercedes-Benz CLE 200 and Mercedes-Benz E220 d.

After all, it seems she is picking up from the big wins of November after showing off one of the most coveted Mercs.

RACHEL KOLISI TAKES A R1.4 MILLION MERCEDES-BENZ FOR A SPIN

Rachel Kolisi is trending after flaunting a sleek Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 on Instagram. She seemingly thanked the German automobile as she made it known that it was her first time driving a convertible.

She captioned the Instagram Story, “Hello again, Jozi! @mercedesbenzsa showing off! First time driving a convertible. Definitely putting the top down.”

Rachel Kolisi takes an R1.5 Mercedes-Benz for a spin. Images: Instagram @rachelkolisi

Thanks to her huge social media following, photos of the car have since flooded online. However, against the now-viral photos, The South African has since connected the dots about the car.

The car is priced at R1.4 million at several dealerships around the country. However, little is known about the model she was driving. Some of the car’s outstanding specs include:

Engine: 2.0L inline-4 turbocharged with a 48-volt mild hybrid system
Power: 255 horsepower at 5,800 rpm
Torque: 295 pound-feet
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 6.2 seconds

MAKING HEADLINES

Rachel Kolisi’s soft spot for some of the world’s finest cars has often thrust her into top trends. Rachel and her ex-husband Siya Kolisi once hogged headlines with their rumoured fleet worth R20 million.

However, against the news, the two downplayed the reports and made it known that it was a lie. Despite the reports, the two have been spotted driving some of the flashiest cars on the market in recent years.

However, some of the cars the two have been spotted driving include: