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The Mitsubishi Destinator is the family SUV surprise of the year

Defying initial expectations, the new Mitsubishi Destinator emerges as an exceptional 7-seater family SUV with turbocharged punch, clever interior practicality, and superb value.

The Subaru Forester Sport delivers a breath of naturally aspirated fresh air

In a market dominated by turbocharged engines and complex hybrids, the naturally aspirated Subaru Forester Sport stands out with smooth drivability, unmatched AWD capability, and…

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The Lepas L4 delivers a genuine surprise in a crowded market

Despite fears of market oversaturation from Chery's expanding stable, the new Lepas L4 Pantera shines as an exceptionally frugal, refined, and value-packed compact crossover.

Bold: Deepal S07 will give Ferrari Purosangue vibes with its sleek design lines.

Is Deepal S07 worth the price tag?

Massive global newcomer Changan has hit South Africa running but its boldest move yet bypasses the budget tier entirely

Hype: Jetour T2 is set to be a favourite in South African in 2026. Photos: Supplied

Top picks for cars under R1m in 2025

In M&G’s list of 13 vehicles, the Chinese dominate in value for money

Stylish but sluggish: The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport review: Don’t forget to add the turbo next time

While Mitsubishi has produced a very stylish product, the lack of a turbocharged engine means that it really struggles on the road

Attractive: The MG HS sports a slimline front grille.

Well-priced and complete: The MG HS puts the flooded SUV market on notice

MG is well and truly back in South Africa, and the HS is here to prove a point

Still at the top: The Range Rover is timeless in terms of luxury
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Three years later, the Range Rover is still the pinnacle of luxury

Having the P530 HSE on a test three years after its launch showed how timeless the Range Rover has become

Mature: The new Haval H6

No choice but to take the Haval H6 seriously

Haval has clearly been paying attention to its customers, refining what was already a winning recipe

The Hyundai Tucson blends sportyness with elegance.

Hyundai Tucson review: Why diesel mid-sized SUVs are still important

It is also available in a petrol variant, but Hyundai has produced an excellent product with superb fuel consumption

Top of the range: The Ford Territory Dark Edition replaces the Titanium variant.

Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition

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

Worthy contender: The Ford Territory is value for money  in the mid-sized SUV segment.

Ford Territory a worthy contender in a crowded SUV segment

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

Making a splash: The new Land Rover Defender is powerful, expensive, rugged and yet … utterly luxurious. (Photo: Nick Dimbleby)

A Landie icon is born

Replacing one of the most-loved cars in history, the new Defender pulls off the near impossible task of doing almost everything better

Revamped Cara-Cara: The VW Caravelle comfortably ferries family and friends. And it has plenty of features — including a table in the cabin and a mini fridge in the boot. Just don’t mention the fuel consumption

New Caravelle sails along in comfort

No comfort is spared — what you can to expect from a R900 000-plus vehicle

Mover: The Mercedes-Benz V250d is an ideal vehicle for a long road trip. It’s spacious

The battle of the big vans

The M&G drove the top three vehicles in this category – A Mercedes-Benz, a VW and a Toyota