A brand ambassador should do more than display a logo. Armand Basson uses his vehicles in some of Southern Africa's most remote and demanding environments. That makes his long-term experience with Boostech valuable: it is genuine, hard-earned and tested in the real world.

Proof measured in kilometres

Armand is one of Namibia's most experienced off-road drivers. He regularly travels through remote terrain, frequently with heavy loads and far from the easy support of a city workshop. In that environment, usable torque, predictable gearbox behaviour and durability matter much more than a headline number.

His Toyota 2.8 GD-6 automatic has run a Boostech Stage 2 calibration, gearbox adaptation and straight-pipe setup since day one. After nearly 70,000 km in just over a year, the combination has continued to deliver the strong, responsive and enjoyable drive he wanted.

Armand Basson's white Toyota 2.8 GD-6 automatic
The 2.8 GD-6 automatic behind the long-term Stage 2 experience.
In Armand's words

“My Land Cruiser 2.8 auto—what a pleasure. Nearly 70,000 km in just over a year. I love this Cruiser. Runs like the wind!”

Why Armand is an outstanding ambassador

Armand understands what a vehicle must do when conditions are unforgiving. He can feel the difference between aggressive calibration and useful performance, and he values the same qualities we engineer for: torque where it is needed, clean drivability, a coordinated powertrain and confidence over distance.

That honesty is exactly why we are proud to have him as a Boostech Namibia brand ambassador. His feedback is informed by decades behind the wheel and by kilometres covered where vehicles must work properly.