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CAR REVIEW

Citroen Basalt sells you comfort at R350k, and it's worth it

Citroën's new Basalt enters South Africa's crowded compact SUV market with distinctive styling, generous space, and one of the most comfortable rides in its class. We find out…

  • Mandisa Makgakga
4 min read
Big and beautiful: The Ford Everest Wildtrak combines rugged and sporty elements to make it a very attractive car.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Ford Everest Wildtrak: Brawny and powerful with a touch of luxury — but it’s thirsty

The mid-range Everest has a solid build, comes with a V6 engine and the interior brings a fair amount of style

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
5 min read
“Jinba-ittai: The exceptional drivetrain on the Mazda CX-60 Takumi allows the driver and the car to form an intuitive connection. (Supplied)
DIESEL

Luxurious transition: Is the Mazda CX-60 a sign of things to come?

From comfort to luxury, Mazda’s driver-centric engineering has allowed this vehicle to embrace ‘jinba-ittai’

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
6 min read
AUTO INDUSTRY

3XO and chill: A smooth ride for city streets and bundu-bashing

Compact yet capable, Mahindra’s 3XO is built for both urban driving and can handle some off-road fun

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
  • Kibo Ngowi
4 min read
AMBIENTE

This SUV is still in Ford territory

The marque’s Territory is a solid new family SUV offering, with a focus on technology, efficiency and no-nonsense motoring

  • Avon Middleton
4 min read
Substantial revamp: The KIA Seltos has a new headlamp design and the rear has undergone significant changes.
SELTOS

KIA Seltos goes under the knife

A nip and tuck brings it in line with the rest of the range and makes it a good choice

  • Niki Louw
4 min read
True blue: The new BMW X2 has a bold look, with sharper lines than the previous model, while the rear completes the sports coupe silhouette.
BMW X2

BMW’s new X2 is 2X as nice

The second generation of the model makes a bold and sporty statement on the road

  • Wezile Bonani
4 min read
Mercedes-Benz has taken a knife to its GLS, updating the luxury vehicle. But it is still diesel-propelled and remains remarkably similar to the GLE, which is only R127 000 less than the GLS 450d.
GLE

Mercedes-Benz gives its flagship GLS SUV a facelift

There’s been a nip here and tuck there — but has the Stuttgart brand done enough?

  • Deon van der Walt
5 min read
In the family way: The seven-seater Nissan X-Trail has plenty of room inside, as well as a sizable boot, and is a comfortable drive.
X TRAIL

Nissan X-Trail: More of a marathon than a sprint

Nissan’s latest X-Trail is well appointed but it is a tad sluggish on the performance front

  • Deon van der Walt
4 min read
The updates to the exterior of the Mercedes-Benz GLE300d include details added to the headlights, grille and front valance, while the rear has been given smoked light clusters.
AMG LINE

Exceptional package – at a price

Mercedes-Benz’s new GLE 300d is a great drive but it doesn’t come cheap

  • Lerato Matebese
3 min read
The flagship Mazda CX-60 Diesel’s power changes the model’s character for the better
CX 60

Takumi dishes a dazzling drive

The flagship Mazda CX-60 Diesel’s power changes the model’s character for the better

  • Avon Middleton
3 min read
The Tank 300’s engine output is 180kW and the battery dishes out 78kW for a combined 255kW and 648Nm of torque.
4X4

GWM Tank 300: Contender for best-value 4×4 SUV

Refinement, all-around solidity and comfort put GWM’s Tank 300 ahead

  • Avon Middleton
6 min read
ELETRE R

Lotus Eletre R: New era for the British sports car brand

Price: R5 million, before taxes

  • Lerato Matebese
4 min read
Mountains of flair: Mercedes-Benz GLC coupé is bigger than its predecessor
GLC 220D

Merc GLC Coupe: Style edges out practicality

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  • Ntsako Mthethwa
1 min read
Sporty looks: The Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI R-Line has coupé-style lines and good ground clearance.
TAIGO

Taigo is stylish but underpowered

The compact crossover makes up for what it lacks in oomph with flair and comfort This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail &…

  • Jordan Schmidt
1 min read
The Isuzu mu-X has an attractive exterior and, although the engine lacks oomph, there is very little not to like about this well-equipped and solidly built SUV
CARS

Entry-level by price, not application

We test Isuzu’s mu-X bottom-of-the-range family SUV — and it comes out tops

  • Deon van der Walt
3 min read
The new Land Rover Defender has a sleek modern exterior and retains the reputable off-road performance of its predecessors.
DEFENDER

Doing France in a new Defender

Nice is picturesque and the Land Rover Defender P400e proved the ideal chariot in which to explore it

  • Jordan Schmidt
5 min read
Empowering: The Subaru Forester handles well on all terrain and offers an array of safety features
MOTORING

The Subaru Forester is fit for an active mom’s lifestyle

Spacious and capable, the Forester ticks most boxes

  • Wendy Mosetlhi
3 min read
Move over, Germans: The exterior of the new Lexus NX range has been made over, giving it a classier and sportier look.
LEXUS

Lexus NX: Style meets dynamism

The premium Japanese mid-size SUV has the Germans squarely in its crosshairs

  • Lerato Matebese
4 min read
Good value in its segment: The update to the exterior of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is subtle
CHERY

Chery updates the Tiggo 8 Pro Max models

It’s a significant step up and it’ll find favour with local seven-seater mid-size SUV buyers

  • Ntsako Mthethwa
5 min read