CAR South Africa Magazine - July 2023

In this issue

CARMAG, celebrating its 65th year in 2022, is Southern Africa’s leading multimedia automotive consumer brand.

It caters for a wide spectrum of motoring enthusiasts and owes its lasting reputation to critical road tests and driving impressions of the latest models in South Africa.

MOST POWERFUL MAC

The McLaren 750S has just been unveiled, and it takes up the mantle as most powerful model produced by the British firm

1 min

LONG-RANGE EV CRUISER

As the VW ID.7 nears production, it looks to have answered some of the most pressing questions about covering distance in an EV

1 min

RISE OF THE RSI

A project overseen by the former President and CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, the arrival in South Africa of the mighty GR Corolla reminds us of a time when the RSi badge regularly ruffled the feathers of hot-hatch royalty

4 mins

SPICE ROUTE

A timely update to the third-generation Cayenne range aims to ease this popular SUV, the best-selling product in Porsche's history, into its all-electric future

4 mins

THE ART OF FLIGHT

From humble beginnings, the discipline of monster-truck driving has spawned a multi-million-dollar business that continues to wow audiences, young and old, around the world. Ian McLaren attended the Cape Town leg of Monster Jam's recent tour

4 mins

HOW TO SAVE FUEL

Fuel prices have been rising without any sign of significant relief. In times like these, it's helpful to understand how to save fuel, what works and what doesn't

3 mins

Price puzzle prize winner

Kia cleverly adds three diesel options to the popular Sportage range, two of which have no direct price-range rivals

3 mins

Mazda's big ambition

Sitting at the top of Mazda's SUV range the new CX-60 arrives as the CX-5's upmarket sibling

4 mins

A subtle facelift

The Isuzu mu-X 7-seater adventure SUV has already received an update in SA, including the addition of a new model

3 mins

WINTER BLISS

Equipped with a short and precise 6-speed manual transmission and a fold away roof, the Ferrari 360 Spider is one of the more affordable entry points to Ferrari ownership. We take one for a drive outside of Johannesburg

4 mins

Sibling rivalry

Toyota’s fourth local tie-up with Suzuki unlocks extended proportions and more distinct styling for the second generstion of SA’s most popular crossover, but its badge belies which of the two offers better ultimate value

4 mins

Nissan X-Trail 2,5 Acenta Plus 4WD

The most accomplished version of the X-Trail is yet another compelling addition to a competitive segment

4 mins

BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine

The third-generation BMW X1 offers improved overall refinement and comfort, as well as a more versatile interior than before. Could it be the new segment leader?

3 mins

Posh family hauler

After enjoying to a half a year worth of testing Kia's flagship turbo petrol Sportage confirmed its place as one of the segment's most accomplished offerings

4 mins

PETROLHEAD NIRVANA

Peeking over the clouds and onto the lush greenery of the Knysna landscape, the 13th edition of the prestigious Simola Hillclimb had the sun prevail through the tumultuous weekend weather moments before the King of the Hill Challenge was about to get underway

5 mins

FINN, INTERRUPTED

Less than four years separate Mika Häkkinen's maiden and swansong F1 victories between 1997 and 2001, when he bitterly battled against Michael Schumacher. As it happens, their history stretches far further, rendering the tragedy of the double champ's premature exit from F1 all the greater

6 mins

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CAR South Africa Magazine Description:

CAR is Southern Africa’s leading automotive-interest magazine – and has been since 1957. It’s aimed at petrol-heads of all ages looking for, expert reviews, road tests, driving impressions of the latest models available and great motoring content from the country’s leading motoring journalists.