Road Tests

Volkswagen is the compact-crossover brand of the moment but these rivals are here to assert their presence. We test the Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-3 and Toyota C-HR... If you live in an urban area, you’d likely have noticed a T-Cross around each corner, parallel parked on every street and occupying ...

Has Mercedes-Benz done enough with the refreshed GLC for it to remain competitive in a segment bustling with first-rate opposition? We test the GLC220d... Our last experience with the midsize SUV offering from Mercedes-Benz had many CAR team members scratching their heads. In our May 2019 SUV Shootout, ...

Now facelifted, the Suzuki Ignis is as characterful as ever. However, there’s polishing to be done. Suzuki has a knack for building likeable, practical small cars that are fun to drive with some boasting added quirkiness in terms of exterior and interior design. Case in point: the S-Presso (tested ...

The current 3 Series has scored consistently high in road tests. Will a humble petrol and flagship diesel continue the impressive streak? At the end of each year, we publish lists on CARmag.co.za reviewing the previous dozen months in motoring and one such compilation – which you can still find ...

Mahindra has introduced an automatic derivative of the Pik Up. Tested here in Karoo guise, it’s poised to snatch sales from pricier contenders... For a couple of decades now, the double-cab bakkie has enjoyed great popularity with South African consumers. Its ability to act as a work vehicle ...

Does the original premium four-door coupé still have what it takes to battle the talented competition? Unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show, the Vision CLS concept previewed a Mercedes-Benz for the future, marrying the sleek roofline of a two-door coupé to the classic ...

The Toyota Corolla Sedan goes upmarket. Does its price justify it over the new Quest? Following 11 generations and more than a million units sold in South Africa, the final locally manufactured (since 1975) Corolla rolled off the assembly line in 2019. With the introduction of the 12th generation ...

Sporting a new face, does Mitsubishi’s midsize ASX crossover have what it takes to challenge the impressive competition? The entry-level midsize SUV/crossover market in South Africa is hotly contested. With every passing month, a slew of new offerings is introduced, all with the hopes of luring ...

The facelifted Clubman remains the Mini for sensible folk, combining much of the hatchback’s dynamism with a dose of the Countryman’s practicality... It’s a curious thing, the Clubman. It isn’t the compact Mini founder Alec Issigonis would have imagined, nor does it make quite ...