Road Tests

Can this rebadged favourite keep up with the fresher opposition? We test the Isuzu D-Max DC 3,0 TD 4x4 LX... The venerable, locally built KB may have incurred a name change to the internationally standard D-Max but it’s still the same bakkie which has found many faithful followers over the ...

The fourth generation of Hyundai’s globally best-selling SUV has arrived in South Africa. Can it finally charm its way into local consumers’ hearts? An inspired move to expand its penetration into global markets, Hyundai’s decision to shed the original Hyundai Santa Fe’s ladder-frame ...

Bolder, better built and ready to take its segment by storm, the new Toyota RAV4 first has to see off an unconventional new rival... It’s hard to believe it was a quarter of a century ago when Toyota unveiled its funky midsize SUV to an automotive market then dominated by sedans and hatchbacks. ...

With the small crossover enjoying great popularity, is there still space in the market for a budget MPV? Not too long ago, if the average motorist wanted a practical family car, the options were limited mainly to sedans. Times have quite obviously changed, however, with the conventional notchback sidelined ...

What drama will unfold as a new protagonist from House Munich takes on the lead knight from House Stuttgart? A slightly dramatic intro to this comparative test but, considering the long-standing rivalry between these two leading German brands and the significance each manufacturer places on this segment, ...

The Eclipse Cross is Japanese importer Mitsubishi’s first foray into the boutique midsize-crossover class. How will it fare in this oversubscribed segment? The indomitable rise of the SUV and crossover has filtered into almost every single segment of the automotive industry. Midsize competitors ...

Long-term test (Introduction): Haval H6 C 2,0T 2WD Luxury 6DCT At the forefront of what the burgeoning Chinese automotive market has to offer, Haval, the SUV and crossover-focused division of Great Wall Motors, continues to impress with both its ambitious desire for growth in markets outside of its homeland, ...

In the space between regal and rock hopper sits the ideal big SUV fusing comfort, quality and status... The vehicles tested here are the Audi Q7 45 TDI Quattro S tronic, BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic, Range Rover Sport HSE SDV6, Volkswagen Touareg 3,0 V6 TDI Luxury 4Motion AT and Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Inscription ...

Of vital importance to the future success of each of their makers, we gather four of the leading premium midsize SUVs (and an upstart) with a view to getting them dirty... The vehicles tested here are the Audi Q5 40 TDI Quattro S tronic, BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic, Mercedes-Benz GLC250d 4Matic 9G-tronic, ...