The December 2026 issue of CAR magazine has hit the shelves. We highlight what you can expect to find in the latest issue…
In the December 2026 issue of CAR magazine, we take an enticing glimpse into the future — looking into our crystal ball to bring you the cars coming to South Africa in 2027. Over 150 new vehicles and derivatives of existing models are en route to our market. Featured on the cover, the latter includes the Chery Grootman double-cab bakkie, which we’ve driven in China ahead of its local launch, highly-anticipated new Mitsubishi Pajero, and the new BMW 3 Series. The locally-produced Volkswagen Tengo is also among the vehicles that will launch in South Africa in 2027.
In the December issue, you can expect drives of the South African-bound new BMW X5, the new Lexus ES, and the Ferrari Amalfi Coupé. It’s not a new-car-only affair, however. Indeed, we also get behind the wheel of a pristine Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII.
You can also expect features on the Porsche Mission S — which previews a new super sportscar lineup, to sit above the 911, in the German marque’s portfolio — and Ulterio Motiv’s Jeep Gladiator Maximus 6×6. In December, we celebrate 40 years of BMW’s iconic ‘M3’ moniker.
In the December issue, we put a quartet of vehicles through their paces on our test strip. Expect comprehensive road tests of the new Audi Q5, Nissan Tekton, Leapmotor B10 REEV, and Geely Coolray.
With the December holidays on the horizon, we look at the hidden safety risks behind driver fatique in our Consumer feature.
All of this and more in the December 2026 issue of CAR magazine – available in-store and online at Magzter.
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