Novel Ford’s showroom at Oshakati is a new car dealer doubling up as a service centre. Though Namibia is seen as ‘bakkie country’, especially the northern parts of the country, they also sell smaller family cars, sales manager Anton Kandjimbi says. Novel Ford stocks all Ford 4×4 and 4×2 vehicles, like the Ford flagship brands Ranger, Everest and Tremor. Kandjimbi says the Raptor is the all-time favourite, as the dealer cannot keep up with demand. “As you can see on the floor, there is no Ranger Raptor here – as soon as one arrives, it is gone,” he says. The Raptor is a popular vehicle with its powerful engine and aggressive appearance. Its factory specifications are pretty impressive among those who either drive or want to drive this vehicle. The
