ALL OUR LATEST ROAD TESTS
TRUE ROMANCE IN PICTURES. PLUG-IN LANDY ON TEST
Why even latest tech can’t shake that Land Rover legend
XC60 RECHARGE AND THE TWIN ENGINE MYTH
Used correctly, this Volvo has a recharge advantage
MAGICAL BMW M2 DOGGED BY CRAP TECH
A week later, we hate to love BMW’s brilliant M2
FORTUNER: A SA FAVOURITE, THROUGH & THROUGH
Good reasons why Fortuner remains the family favourite
LONG LIVE THE KING! FIRST BITE AT CRUISER 70 WAGON
Getting to know tToyota’s new 2.8-litre auto Land Cruiser 70 Wagon
GREAT LITTLE ELEVATE HAS A BIG JOB TO DO
Honda catches the drift. But is Elevate too little too late?
BENZ GLE 450 D ALL ABOUT PEDIGREE, BLOODLINE
Mercedes’ splendid GLE even better in new 450 d get-up
MERC’S ELECTRIC MEGA EQS SUV DOES THE JOB
EQS SUV offers a Mercedes EV flagship if you want one
HARD, FAST, FUN AMG A 35 A THRILL A MINUTE
Sexy entry Mercedes-AMG has it all. And then some
WHY THE PHEV IS THE REAL ANSWER
Another bite at RAV4 PHEV outs it’s plusses
D-MAX LSE IS A GREAT VALUE, BASIC 4X4
The bakkie man’s Isuzu keeps on delivering the goods
URBAN CRUISER XR LIVE IN ITS NATURAL HABITAT
Touring the Big Smoke with Toyota’s Urban Cruiser XR
QUICK, FRUGAL GLE 400d HAS IT ALL. AND THEN SOME
Merc’s pioneering SUV sticks to the top of the pile
ALL I EVER WANTED WAS MY TWO BACK DOORS!
Five-door transforms Jimny into a serious all-rounder
MINI-ME MU-X 1.9 MAKES AN IMPRESSION
A frugal, well priced 1.9-litre turbodiesel rear drive SUV
HOT NEW LEXUS RX 500h A LEGEND IN ITS OWN RIGHT
Lexus’ first performance hybrid on holiday test
IS THE ELECTRIC ONE LESS OF AN S-CLASS?
Merc EQS 450+ asks more questions than it answers
SUZUKI XL6: A PARTICULARLY GOOD HOLIDAY COMPANION
Suzuki’s versatile XL6 made for a fine vacation carrier
MERCEDES C 220 D: MORE THAN JUST AGILITY
Agility gives you a slick, quick C 220 d at half the price
ADVANTAGE AUDI IN DAKAR PROLOGUE
Ekstrom, Schareina star in Dakar prologue surprises
AUTO’S BEST TEST WINNER 2023: SUZUKI FRONX!
Suzuki Fronx is Auto’s best Road Test of 2023. Surprised?
BEST TESTS 2023: THE TOP THREE
Auto Best Tests ’23: Meet our surprising top three!
AUTO’S PERFORMANCE CAR OF THE YEAR: AUDI RS3
The Audi RS3 Sedan is our Performance car of the year
MEET BEST BAKKIE 2023: FORD RANGER XLT
Best Bakkie 2023: The Ford Ranger 2.0 XLT is Auto’s Bakkie of the Year
MERCEDES’ EQE IS SUBLIME. BUT WHAT’S THE POINT?
Auto Best EV ’23: We test Mercedes’ brilliant EQE as EVs start to stumble
MAKING SENSE OF VOLKSWAGEN’S MILLION BUCK AMAROK
Auto Best Test 2023 #12: Does flagship Aventura step up to lead the bakkie way?
PREMIUM CLASS: SWANNING IN THE KING OF BUSES
Auto Best Test 2023 #11: On safari with Toyota’s secret, no nonsense luxury bus
GR COROLLA: KING OF HATCHES. OR GR YARIS’ FAT TWIN?
Auto Best Tesr 2023 #11: Brilliant on its own, it’s not all that simple for GR Corolla
VITZ RETURNS TOYOTA TO TOP OF THE BABY PILE
Auto Best Test 2023 #9: Latest entry Toyota Vitz simply does everything right
SUZUKI FRONX: REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Auto Best Test 2023 #8: Fronx is proof why Suzuki is big news in South Africa
AMG’S TARTED-UP HATCH KING A45 S: FLAT OUT!
Best Test 2023 #7: Mercedes-AMG spruces A45 S up just in case. We drive it
MINI ME AMG GLE 53 DOES THE JOB BEST
Auto Best Test 2023 #6: SUV pioneer will have you thinking there’s nothing better
C200 BENEFITS THAT BENZ TOUCH OF CLASS
Auto Best Test 2023 #5: Slick, Smart Mercedes C200 a chip off the S block
AUTO TEST DATA OUTS PERFORMANCE TRENDS
Fifteen years of Road Testing reveals intriguing facts
CARBON DIAMOND. WE TEST SPLENDID MAZDA CX-30
Auto Best Test 2023 #4: CX-30 Carbon Edition adds even more allure to a gem
25 YEARS ON, SPORTAGE IS AS STYLISH AS EVER
Auto Best Test 2023 #3: Kia Sportage still an great adventurous driver‘s choice
WHY RAPTOR IS THE ULTIMATE SUPERCAR
Auto Best Test 2023 #2: Raptor is the best R1.2 million you’ll spend on a new car
AUTO’S TEST RECORDS: EVERY CAR EVER TESTED!
Fifteen years of Auto records on almost 1,300 cars, bakkies, SUVs and the rest, tested since then compiled and ready for you right now!
BIG FIVE! AUDI RS 3 ROAD TESTED
Auto Best Test 2023 #1: Does über RS 3 reset Auto’s road test records?
AMG A 45 S V GR COROLLA – THE NECESSARY MISMATCH?
Are these brilliant super hatches too different?
SUZUKI XL6 SATISFIES ANOTHER LITTLE NICHE
Suzuki’s impressive XL6 people carrier surprises on test
IS MISERLY D-MAX 1.9 LS ALL YOU NEED IN A BAKKIE?
The bakkie man’s bakkie impresses in frugal 1.9 spec
GRAND VITARA HYBRID FULL OF SURPRISES
Suzuki’s top Grand Vitara AllGrip punches above
SPUNKY CAPTUR A BIT OF A SLEEPER TOO
A chic, spacious family crossover with a sporty twist
COOL HONDA HR-V LOOKS THE PART, LACKS BITE
Spacious, clever, practical Honda HR-V cries for extra poke
PLUGGING IN TO THE FUTURE
We test Toyota’s prototype RAV-4 Plug-In Hybrid
QUICK, FRUGAL, CAPABLE D-MAX LSE DOES THE JOB
The bakkie man’s bakkie keeps on delivering the goods
STORM TROOPER GR SPORT
We bid our Toyota Hilux GR Sport Hulk a sad farewell
TIMELESS MAZDA CX-5 SPLENDIDLY DEFIES ITS AGE
Still great despite its years, Skyactiv D a cherry on top
HILUX GR SPORT STARS ON FLOOD HERITAGE
Our bakkie lives up to its heritage to help save the day
GRANDLAND REVOLUTION. OPEL FINDS ITS MOJO
Opel’s family favourite gains great new Bauhaus style
LEXUS NX: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SAMURAI?
A Lexus SUV so advanced it had us scratching our heads
A VIVO CURE FOR THE PAINS OF PROGRESS
Plain, cool, old school Vivo brings a tear to the eye
CHEAP, SLOW EECO BRINGS A SMILE TO THE DIAL
A miniature panel van perfect for short hauls, big grins
DUSTER LITERALLY RUNS ON THE SCENT OF A RAG
All-rounder Renault Duster’s economy its biggest plus
DEFENDER V8 IS JEKYLL & HYDE AT ITS FINEST
Wicked Landy 90 V8 is as meek as mince. Until you floor it!
WILDTRAK TAKES EVEREST DOWN A SPORTIER PATH
Wildtrak brings fresh Everest allure as quality improves
THE BIG LITTLE MERCEDES STEPS UP
A200 upgrades bring more Merc luxury downmarket
SWANNING ALONG LIKE A PROPER CHARLIE
Motoring by appointment to His Royal Highness
LIVING THE GR HILUX LIFE
Rivals sharing the driveway prove that GR Hilux worth
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BOOT – GRAND i10 SEDAN ON TEST
Practical little Hyundai gets the boot, better on the road
CROSS PHENOMENATION, OMODA STYLE
One phenomenon to another, Omoda to the flowers
WRX GRUNT UTTERLY TRANSFORMS THE OUTBACK
Subaru does the obvious, gives the Outback turbo power
THE ISUZU D-MAX LS KNOWS IT’s STILL A BAKKIE!
D-Max 1.9 LS delivers what we always expect from Isuzu
OOH LA-LA! NOW CITRÖEN’S MADE C3 A BARGAIN
Latest C3 brings best of Citroën at bargain price tag
CROSSTREK BENEFITS THE VERY BEST OF SUBARU
Symmetrical AWD, WRC roots set Crosstrek apart
BOLD MERCEDES GLC A LUXURIOUS CHOICE
Merc says mew GLC is dynamic. We think it’s more luxurious
TUCSON TO THE POWER OF N
Hyundai’s sexy SUV benefits the N treatment, AWD
GR HILUX TOWS LIKE A BASTARD!
2,000 kilometres of towing outs the best of Hilux GR Sport
FORD RANGER XLT: THE NEW 4-POT BAKKIE KING
It has its challenges, but Ranger XLT fights back strong
HOW DOES MERCEDES’ BABY EV FIT THE EQA.TION?
Merc’s Smallest EQA EV is the electric answer. Or Is It?
GRAND CHEROKEE. THE JEEP WITH THE IDENTITY CRISIS
Luxurious Grand Cherokee stays faithful to its roots
MEET HULK. OUR NEW HILUX. THE STRONG ONE.
Meet Hulk. The long term test Toyota Hilux GR Sport we will get to know intimately over the coming months. Let’s start with the road test!
URBAN CRUISER BENEFITS A VITARA STEP UP
Urban Cruiser gains by Toyota moving it up a notch
SELTOS DELIVERS MORE THAN IT PROMISES
High value Seltos is more car than you may imagine
GRAND VITARA’S QUARTER CENTURY CONUNDRUM
You may find Grand Vitara a little more than it seems
BRILLIANT OUTLANDER DOES LITTLE WRONG
Mitsubishi’s Outlander stars by what it doesn’t do
TWO BE OR NOT TWO BE? DRIVING AMG’S 2-LITRE C 43
AMG’s Splendid, Downscaled C 43 is a Car of Contrasts
TONALE. THE TWILIGHT ALFA ROMEO?
Looks like an Alfa. Feels like an Alfa. But is Tonale an Alfa Romeo?
D-MAX TOWS HOME AND BACK IN STYLE
We put the bakkie man’s bakkie to the tow test
RAV4 GR HYBRID REAPS LE MANS REWARDS
RAV4 GR closer to Le Mans Hypercar than you’d believe
TINY SWITCH MAKES A HUGE MU-X DIFFERENCE
Isuzu calms nannies to complete great mu-X package
THE GROWN UP GTI. TESTING VW’S T-ROC R-LINE
Volkswagen Golf big brother T-Roc shows how it’s done
OPEN WIDE! POLO GETS THE BOOT.
Surprising old school Polo Sedan brings boot back to VW
HATCH ADDS COROLLA HYBRID STYLE
Toyota’s Corolla Hatch Hybrid is a compelling alternative
SCORPIO-N WITH A VALUE STING IN THE TAIL
Mahindra Scorpio-N takes a giant leap forward
STILL SO SHARP VOLVO XC60 ON TEST
Now hybridised, Volvo’s venerable XC60 shines on
SO, HOW DOES MERCEDES’ PIONEER EQC EV RUN?
We put EQC 400 to the test. Does it change the game?
STUNNING M340i SALUTES SPLENDID 3 SERIES
A powerful, capable, and sensible sports sedan with a legacy like no other, warts and all.
NEW FORD RANGER WILDTRAK FULL ROAD TEST
Proudly South African Ranger Wildtrak put to the test
BETTER GR86 REWARDS SPIRITED DRIVING
Toyota’ much improved coupe a pleasure to pedal
THE PIONEER IS STILL A QASHQAI
We road test Nissan’s third generation Qashqai
GAZOO TRANSFORMS COROLLA CROSS
GR Sport treatment hones Corolla Cross more desirable
IS X FINALLY A REAL FIAT 500?
Sexier than ever, Fiat’s old school 500X will surprise you
STARLET SHINES. WE TEST A TOYOTA WINNER
Smarter, quicker, lighter Starlet impresses on test
BEYOND BRAVE. HONDA’S 7 SEAT REVOLUTION
Great design, improvements set new Honda BR-V apart
A CHARGED ARGUMENT
Battery electric or plug-in hybrid. What’s best for you?
XUV700: IS SO MUCH CAR POSSIBLE AT THAT PRICE?
XUV700 brings quality to expected Mahindra bargain
CITY SLICKER. COROLLA HYBRID XR STARS IN TOWN
Buzzing about Jozi outs very best of Corolla Xr Hybrid
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