We haven’t explored its towing or off-road capabilities yet but this 3-litre V6 bakkie has been performing like an SUV on the road
While VW announced a few new vehicles, and Tata reintroduced itself, it was the Chinese brands who stole the show
We had the chance to test the Volvo XC60 PHEV before the brand introduces the refreshed mode
The new Duster line-up doesn’t have the diesel derivative but it remains a compact adventure vehicle that does well both on and off the road
At over R1m, the Santa Fe Hybrid Elite AWD isn’t playing in the budget segment, but it’s also not pretending to be
Brand expands the Tourneo range with two new derivatives, hoping to gain more market share in the MPV segment
The plug-in hybrid version of the already impressive J7 is a welcome addition to South Africa’s NEV market and is just the start of the Chinese takeover in the segment
Omoda has ditched the dreaded CVT gearbox and improved the rear suspension to provide a more comfortable drive
The Wildtrak X sits just below the Platinum in the Ranger line-up and can perform exceptionally wherever you go
Chery and Haval are the top sellers while Omoda and Jaecoo passed 1000 new vehicles sold in June
From the cabin to the drive, the Volvo EX90 will make you feel like you are on cloud nine, but the car also won’t move if you don’t update the software when needed
This bakkie performs well both on and off-road and has an extra touch of style to help it
The outgoing Audi Q3 could use some internal adjustments and Audi has promised it in the next generation version
The Omoda C9 offers good looks, exceptional elegance, ferocious power and can easily get you more than 1 000km on one tank of fuel
The Territory has many features that are uncharacteristic of a Ford but a few tweaks keep the same sense of style while embracing the badge
The 1.5 litre engine feels slightly sluggish in both manual and automatic but at least you can control gear shifts with the former
Volkswagen has produced the finished article with the new Tiguan
The 2023 family car of the year has been improved, except for the infotainment system, which can be inconvenient
The spacious, luxurious interior stands out and, while the drive is very smooth, the sensitive calibration of the brakes and throttle can take some getting used to
The Tank 300 already gained a large amount of popularity since its release but the diesel variant gives the range a whole new dimension
Driving this open-top cruiser provides a comfortable and luxurious experience
The mid-range Everest has a solid build, comes with a V6 engine and the interior brings a fair amount of style
Spaciousness, comfort and sporty features make this EV well worth the over R1 million price tag it comes with
The Chinese manufacturer has produced a fun-to-drive, sporty car, but with so many competitors, it’s difficult to see the vehicle making a splash
The fifth-generation Mini Cooper is cute, compact and embodies fun but the downside is its hefty price tag
Nothing combines luxury and ruggedness like a Defender — but this plug-in hybrid’s battery could use more range
Chery has combined the best elements of the Tiggo 7 Pro with the compactness of the Tiggo 4 Pro to produce another excellent value-for-money vehicle
A trip to Limpopo in this vehicle showed us the highs and lows but, ultimately, we understand why Mzansi loves it so much
The sluggishness of the engine detracts from what is a comfortable, economical vehicle with unorthodox looks
The engine struggles on inclines and when overtaking but it’s a practical vehicle with stylish looks and great features in the crossover segment
Building on the success of the Swift, Suzuki has released a budget sedan that could become a hit in South Africa
In a country where long-distance driving is the norm, an efficient charging network is vital for the use of fully electric trucks and commercial vehicles