Road Tests

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 ...

A fresh engine breathes new life into Mitsubishi’s quirky midsize crossover... When we last tested a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, we praised the crossover’s unique styling, solidly built cabin and generally pleasant and refined road manners. However, we criticised Mitsubishi’s decision ...

The i30 N is Hyundai’s first bespoke midsize hot hatch. But there’s pedigree aplenty in this hotly contested segment… During a dinner conversation in South Korea 10 years ago, one of CAR’s team members asked a senior Hyundai representative when they planned to release a performance ...

Much has been written about Suzuki’s entry-level S-Presso being SA’s cheapest new car. Does it make financial sense in a higher spec, though? It’s no secret our country’s facing an unprecedented economic crisis amid the chaos sown by COVID-19 and the related lockdown. ...

The best-selling Lamborghini of all time has been updated but thankfully retains its free-breathing V10 … and shatters records in the process. In an automotive world teeming with downsized engines guzzling chunks of the atmosphere through whirring turbochargers, Lamborghini’s thoroughly ...

Sometimes, it’s best to leave well alone. The Hyundai Tucson Sport is a perfect case in point... If you’re an avid CAR reader, you’ll be well aware of our respect for the Hyundai Tucson. It repeatedly ranks highly in our annual Top 12 Best Buys consumer awards. We’re happy ...

Following a last-place finish in Performance Shootout 2020, we revisit the BMW M135i xDrive to find out whether it works better in the rigours of daily driving... The CAR editorial team was left with mixed emotions when experiencing the BMW M135i during January’s Performance Shootout. What we ...

With the top-spec Subaru Forester now priced above R550k, is the mid-tier model the one to get? Now in its fifth generation, the Forester nameplate has been around for more than two decades and has garnered a loyal following over the years. This is especially apparent in North America, where the Japanese ...