Top Gear South Africa - December 2017

In this issue

December means it’s TopGear’s Speed Week. A name so very literal but one that still fails to capture the magnitude of it all. Each year it expands to reflect the hard work the industry has put into 0-100km/h times, aerodynamics, drift systems, Grand Tourers, saloons, supercars and specialised track weapons. The statistics are mighty: 13 cars, 4660kW – that’s an average of over 300kW – with cars from R400 000 to over R4 million. Each tested on track with the best progressing into one epic roadtrip. We won’t spoil the biggest verdict of the year. Also in this issue we drive the new cars released in South Africa this month while we preview the upcoming Dakar Rally by loitering around the Hallspeed workshop where all the Hiluxes are being prepared. Enjoy the issue and a prosperous new year to all our readers. Andrew Leopold – Editor.

Freshly Minted

We Say: a Sweet Proposition That’s Free of Holes and Doesn’t Cost a Packet... Sorry

4 mins

Luxury With Added Beeps

We Say: Lexus Owners Aren't Early Adopters but Ls Discreetly Fuses Luxury With Tech

2 mins

Velar In Vogue

We Say: Range Rover Never Gave Up on the Velar Concept but Rather Timed Its Arrival Beautifully

2 mins

Jeepers Creepers

We Say: The US Of A Always Makes It Bigger, Stronger, Faster...

3 mins

The Track Bit

Time for a guided tour of our home for the next few days. Pay attention at the back...

1 min

Hot Hatches

Everyone loves a hot hatch. Especially SA. Double especially when it’s raining...

5 mins

Supercars

When the most sensible choice given the biblical conditions is a Lambo, you know it’s not exactly business as usual...

6 mins

Misfits

A convertible and a comfy V8 coupe... meet the outliers of the group

4 mins

Super - Saloons

One’s a coupe, another used to be a hatch, but what’s in a name when they’re this good?

4 mins

Track Weapons

It's V8 vs flat-six, exhibitionist vs perfectionist. Time for two prize fighters to slug it out

4 mins

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Top Gear South Africa Magazine Description:

Top Gear South Africa: Top Gear Magazine is by petrolheads, for petrolheads. Read our in-depth reviews on the latest cars, tests on some of the best vehicles ever made, in-depth columns and discussions, and learn more about the history behind your favorite car brands.