Road Tests

Sporting a naturally aspirated engine, this Kia Seltos is the more conservative option against the 1,4 turbo... As European carmakers persist with forced-induction on the eve of widespread electrification, manufacturers such as Kia are still putting the naturally aspirated engine to good use. This ...

When versatile little people carrier meets funky crossover, this could be the best of both worlds... Some cynics believe the acquisition of an MPV to meet a family’s motoring needs is the equivalent of waving a white flag in the face of more aspirational fare. It’s a pity, really, as beneath ...

We were left underwhelmed by the M135i. Does the new entry-level 1 Series have what it takes to right the ship? We test the 118i... As far back as 1993, BMW dabbled with the idea of entering the lucrative premium midsize hatchback market with its ambitious 3 Series Compact. The brand’s more formal ...

The entry-level Volkswagen Caddy makes economic sense ... and it’s a pleasure to drive. We’ve experienced many thoroughly enjoyable miles driving Volkswagen Caddy TDIs over the years (including running a number of them in our long-term fleet). Abundant comfort, massive space and miserly ...

Can Mercedes-Benz's closely related A-Class Sedan and CLA peacefully co-exist or are some toes being trodden on? While it has a product portfolio with a breadth few manufacturers can match, Mercedes-Benz is adamant in covering every conceivable base to ensure potential buyers don’t slip through ...

A new 1,0-litre engine transforms the Nissan Micra but this flagship model isn’t the obvious choice... When we last tested the current-generation Micra back in August 2018, it failed to score a resounding thumbs-up from the CAR team. While we appreciated its design and praised the strong standard ...

Does the Citroën C3 shine bright enough to pull attention from more established B-segment contenders? It shows a degree of confidence, Citroën introducing its B-segment C3 into the South African market. In a country where the Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta rule the roost, it’s a tough ...

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class gets a facelift and, in V250d Avantgarde specification, is the most luxurious family van in our market... Each vehicle segment is bookended by entry-level and upmarket versions. In no other category is the spread as wide as the minibus. Originally developed as a basic commercial ...

It may be a late arrival on the small-crossover scene but the Kia Seltos is difficult to ignore... Unlike its relative Hyundai, Kia’s SUV/crossover stable has been sparsely populated by its Sportage and Sorento lines. Now, with the proliferation of small and midsize SUVs and crossovers, Kia ...