March 2024

CAR

South Africa's leading motoring magazine

CAR1 min read
Subscribe And Save Up To 36%
+ FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION & FREE DELIVERY OF YOUR MAGAZINE SIMPLY CONTACT US AND QUOTE 20/03/SP/CAR HOW TO SUBSCRIBE email: subscribe@habarimedia.com call: 087 550 0329 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This offer applies to print subscribers with a South Afri
CAR2 min read
From The Editor’s Desk
What began as a fun-filled daily kick about with my son and his soccer ball has evolved into quite the contest, with a miniature set of goal posts set up and the real prospect of arriving home to find him stretching his seven-year-old limbs – while w
CAR2 min read
Track To the Future
A race-developed automatic adds big appeal to Toyota’s smallest GR model A significant power hike and the addition of an automatic-transmission option are among the highlights of Toyota’s GR Yaris mid-cycle refresh. Along with a raft of cosmetic upda
CAR2 min read
Talking About An Evolution
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Volkswagen’s iconic Golf nameplate and the 48th birthday of the car widely considered the progenitor of the hot-hatch segment, the Golf GTI. As expected, the Golf 8.5 hasn’t undergone any dramatic changes – it
CAR1 min read
Convertible Cruise Missile
In an environment that has become increasingly hostile towards large displacement internal combustion engines, Mercedes-AMG’s long standing performance leviathan sidestepped the downsizing trend to retain a V8 for 2024. The SL63 E Performance feature
CAR2 min read
Chery Keen To Capitalise On Sa’s Future Nev Plans
In this section, we highlight local advancement, innovation and news pertaining to the South African market’s adoption of electric vehicles On the back of the South African Government’s recent publication of its White Paper on new energy vehicles (NE
CAR2 min read
What’s Up, Honda?
There was a time not too long ago when more than half of the CAR editorial team had a close female family member who owned and drove a Honda Jazz. Over the years, the knowledge that these loved ones were behind the wheel of a comfortable, safe and re
CAR1 min read
Car
FOUNDER: NORTON RAMSAY (1914–1986) EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Ian McLaren DEPUTY EDITOR Gareth Dean ROAD-TEST EDITOR Kyle Kock DIGITAL EDITOR Alex Shahini DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR Ryan deVilliers EDITORIAL INTERN Siyavuya Mbaduli CONSULTING DIGITAL/SOCIAL MED
CAR2 min read
Zero To Ev Heroes
Honda announced its Honda 0 Series – a new global EV line-up underpinned by a modular platform – at this year’s CES with the unveiling of two concepts: the Saloon and the Space Hub. The firm plans to launch a production-ready version of the Saloon in
CAR1 min read
A Cool Thing
Lamborghini has joined forces with Master & Dynamic to produce a trio of headsets that draw inspiration from the marque’s vibrant colours. The lineup includes the Wireless MW08 Sport Earbuds and MG20 Wireless Gaming Headphones, as well as the top-tie
CAR3 min read
A Lease On Motoring Life
Historically, there has been a close correlation between South Africa’s economic growth and vehicle sales, with years of low GDP growth explaining the flat vehicle market in the time leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vehicle sales in 2023, while s
CAR4 min read
Regaining Lost Ground
+ Spacious, impressive ride quality and NVH levels - Look and feel of some interior trim items aren’t Ford family-familiar The news in early 2021 of the termination of talks between Ford and Mahindra for the latter to develop Blue Oval-badged product
CAR4 min read
Rolling With The punches
TANK 300 HEV ETA: NOW Price: R851 950 Engine: 2.0-litre, 4-cyl turbopetrol hybrid Transmission: 9-speed automatic Power: 255 kW Torque: 648 N.m Fuel consumption: 8.4 L/100 km* Towing Capacity (Braked): 2 500 kg Ground Clearance: 224 mm Rivals: Toyota
CAR4 min read
Perfect pre-war Package
There is a level of opulent elegance from the prewar era that modern cars simply cannot replicate. It was a time when a focused, handmade effort went into nearly every component, resulting in some of the most stylish cars in automotive history. Bentl
CAR4 min read
Plug In And Play
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 P400E PHEV ETA: NOW Price: R2 135 900 Engine: 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbopetrol + electric motor Transmission: 8-speed automatic Power: 297 kW @5 500 r/min Torque: 640 N.m @1 500–4 400 r/min 0–100 km/h: 5.6 seconds Top speed:
CAR3 min read
Driving To Distraction
GARETH DEAN has been a member of CAR Magazine’s editorial team since 2007. In his 16 years in the motoring industry, he has written about almost every car that’s been released locally, yet he’s only got three columns to his name … now we’re forcing h
CAR6 min read
Classily Closed Circuit
Price: R1 245 000 0–100 km/h: 5.62 seconds Top speed: 180 km/h Power: 230 kW r/min Torque: 494 N.m CAR energy consumption index: 21.96 kWh/100 km CAR Estimated range: 295 km Even in its regenerative-braking mode, the iX1 is a pleasure to pilot Gareth
CAR6 min read
02 Lexus RX 500h F Sport
Price: R1 723 100 0–100 km/h: 5.99 seconds Top speed: 210 km/h Power: 273 kW Torque: 550 N.m CAR Fuel index: 7.80 L/100km CO2 : 148 g/km Lexus continues to impress with its segment-leading interior build quality and choice of materials Ian McLaren Fe
CAR5 min read
03 Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 DC 4×4 Raider X 6MT
Price: R674 800 0–100 km/h 12.47 seconds Top speed: 175 km/h Power: 110 kW Torque: 400 N.m CAR fuel index: 9.12 L/100 km CO2 : 199 g/km A compelling combination of a rugged, proven package and drivetrain with modern nice-to-have appointments Ian McLa
CAR5 min read
05 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max 1.6TGDI 290T Executive AWD
Price: R609 900 0–100 km/h: 8.66 seconds Top speed: 175 km/h Power: 145 kW Torque: 290 N.m CAR fuel index: 9,36 L/100 km CO2 : 186 g/km Chery has successfully addressed some of the 1,5T Pro Max’ shortcomings while undercutting some stiff competition
CAR5 min read
04 Mercedes-AMG A35 Hatch 4Matic
Price: R1 285 854 0–100 km/h: 5.21 seconds Top speed: 250 km/h Power: 225 kW Torque: 400 N.m CAR Fuel index: 10.68 L/100km CO2 : 180 g/km The A35 is a lot less polarising than the A45 hyper hatch Kyle Kock Solid road-holding and plenty of power, but
CAR4 min read
Slip ‘n’ slide
As an impressively refined and sophisticated package, one of the noteworthy features that we like about the Lexus 500h tested on page 68 of this issue is the incorporation of a six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission within this vehicle’s h
CAR2 min read
Kia Carnival 2.2 Crdi Ex+ 8-seater
10 054 km 8.5 L/100 km Versatility, configurable interior Nearly time to say goodbye By now, I’ve become an expert at removing and replacing this Kia’s second row of seating. It is a slightly cumbersome affair because of their individual weight and,
CAR3 min read
Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost St-line Vignale
3 348 km 8.4 L/100 km Sharp styling, ideal dimensions for a compact crossover, involving handling Thirstier than expected about town, lack of driver’s-side footrest Let it never be said we here at CAR give the vehicles that end up in our long-term te
CAR7 min read
Four-sprung Fighting Spirit
Motorsport fans might recall a video on YouTube a few years back in which the young F1 prospect Carlos Sainz Jr – who was signed with Red Bull’s junior outfit Toro Rosso – was pitted against his father, WRC legend Carlos Sainz. The Red Bull film crew
CAR5 min read
Used Buy
CASE STUDY: OLDER TRANSPORT WITH SENSIBLE LUGGAGE SPACE FOR LESS THAN R125 000 space safety& aids cost of 4 tyres road test long-term test After we covered a few student super compacts last month, we decided to take a small step up in size. Cars th
CAR3 min read
Ford Cortina series 4 and 5 (1977–1984)
Model: Cortina 1.6 GL 0–100 km/h: 13.7 seconds Top speed: 154 km/h Fuel index: 7.97 L/100 km (at 100 km/h) Price: R6 875 CAR test: February 1981 (seven others from 1977 to 1983) This was the swansong for the car named after an Italian town in the Alp
CAR3 min read
Car Guide
The PRICES shown are the latest available at the time of going to press. Our deadline occurred on 23 January 2024. Readers should check with a dealer before making a decision. The HP payment calculations are based on a 10% deposit, current prime int
CAR1 min read
Subscribe And Save Up To 36%
+ FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE DELIVERY OF YOUR MAGAZINE SIMPLY CONTACT US AND QUOTE 20/03/SP/CAR online visit www.hmshop.co.za email subscribe@habarimedia.com call 087 550 0329 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This offer is valid 31 March 2024 and applie
CAR1 min read
Celebrating 30 Years In South Africa
Maybe it’s the CLASS LEADING WARRATY, or even the OEM+ feel, finish and performance you are after. Perhaps you might want peace of mind knowing the part you chose was specially ENGINEERED for your car as it came out of the factory. Or maybe you just
CAR1 min read
Car Shop
Drizit 148 ETL Group 153 Gardena 154 Gemini Parts 150 Keizin 151 Load Hog 148,150 MBT Automotive 152 Schaeffler 149 Wynn’s Tyre Fix 147 Components For Africa 148 Lopec Auto Spares 150 Phoenix 148 Summit Brake & Steering 150 Tops 150 F. Gomes Upholste
CAR2 min read
How It Started
Forty years ago, BMW produced its first ‘fast’ 5 Series, the E12 M535i. While the 160 kW developed by its 3.0-litre inline-six engine was respectable, it was not till 1984 and the introduction of the M5 that sedans would really start to offer superca

CAR

More Issues From CAR