Road Tests

Road Test: Mitsubishi Destinator

With striking styling, a versatile interior, and a willing turbocharged powertrain, could the Destinator be the most compelling new Mitsubishi in years? The introduction of […]

Posted by CAR magazine - 4 June 2026

Test figures: Tata Punch

We’ve strapped our test equipment to the Tata Punch to see how the compact crossover fares in the acceleration and braking stakes. Introduced to SA […]

By Cale Nuttall - 25 May 2026

Test figures: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

We put the updated Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio through its paces on our test strip to find out how it performs in the acceleration and […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 21 May 2026

Test figures: Mitsubishi Destinator

Having touched down on SA shores, we put the Mitsubishi Destinator seven-seater SUV through its paces on our test strip. The Mitsubishi Destinator made its […]

By Cale Nuttall - 21 April 2026

Test figures: BAIC B30e HEV AWD

We strapped our test equipment to the all-wheel-drive BAIC B30e to see how the hybrid SUV fares in the acceleration and braking stakes. The BAIC […]

By Cale Nuttall - 20 April 2026

Test figures: Toyota GR Corolla automatic

We strapped our test equipment to the Toyota GR Corolla automatic to find out how it fares on our test strip. In August 2024, Toyota […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 15 April 2026

Test figures: BYD Sealion 5

We strapped our test equipment to the BYD Sealion 5 to find out how the most affordable plug-in hybrid in South Africa fares on our […]

By CAR magazine - 31 March 2026

How fast is the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Coupé?

We put the updated Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Coupé through its paces on our test strip to determine how quick the 992.2 generation is in […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 30 March 2026

Test figures: Mk8.5 VW Golf GTI

We strapped our test equipment to the Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf GTI to see how the updated, more powerful eighth generation fares on our test strip. […]

By Cale Nuttall - 26 March 2026

Test figures: BYD Dolphin Surf

We strapped our test equipment to the BYD Dolphin Surf to find out how the compact EV fares on our test strip. Launched in South […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 4 March 2026

Test figures: Jetour T2

We strapped our test equipment to the Jetour T2 to find out how this increasingly popular, rugged-looking SUV fares on our test strip. Since its […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 2 March 2026

How fast is the Audi S3 Sportback?

We tested the S3 Sportback to find out how Audi’s updated hot hatch performs on our standardised test strip. In November 2025, we sampled the […]

By Cale Nuttall - 20 February 2026

How fast is the Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two?

We strapped our test equipment to the Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two to see how the performance SUV fares in our stringent test regime. […]

By Cale Nuttall - 27 January 2026

Road Test: Porsche Panamera GTS

We evaluate the Porsche Panamera GTS for a thorough road test.  Long before the idea of integrating massive performance into SUVs capable of transporting a […]

By CAR magazine - 15 January 2026

Road Test: VW Transporter Kombi 2.0 TDI 125 kW 4×2 Life SWB

Following our 2026 Performance Shootout, the new Transporter Kombi aims to prove it is much more than just a capable support vehicle. Built alongside the […]

By CAR magazine - 13 January 2026

How fast is the Porsche Panamera GTS?

We put the Porsche Panamera GTS through its paces on our test strip to find out how it fares in our stringent acceleration and braking […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 8 January 2026

Road Test: Tata Harrier

Tata Motors has stated that up to 17 new products could arrive in South Africa in the next few years, with the Harrier carrying the […]

By CAR magazine - 30 December 2025

Road Test: 2025 MG ZS Pro

Mere months after its predecessor went on sale in South Africa, the second-generation MG ZS Pro has arrived, and it’s a markedly improved product. We […]

By CAR magazine - 24 December 2025

Road Test Figures: 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Following a first local drive earlier in 2025, we’ve now put the Corvette Stingray through its paces on our test strip. Available through CVH Auto Group, […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 17 November 2025

Road Test Figures: 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa

Positioned as the pinnacle model in Land Rover’s Defender lineup, we’ve strapped our RaceLogic Vbox to the Octa to find out how it fares in […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 25 September 2025

Road Test Figures: 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53

We strap our test equipment to the Mercedes-AMG E53 to see how the German marque’s performance-focused E-Class fares on our test strip. With no official […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 19 September 2025

Road Test: 2025 Volvo EX90 Twin Performance Ultra

With its combination of style, practical packaging and a powertrain that’s both serene and eye-widening, the EX90 is something of a luxury EV ‘Swede spot’. […]

By CAR magazine - 12 September 2025

Road Test: 2025 Jaecoo J7 SHS

Jaecoo enters the local new-energy arena with the J7 SHS…and it looks promising. We evaluate the plug-in hybrid J7 for a comprehensive road test. Leading […]

By CAR magazine - 21 August 2025

Road Test: 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Hyundai’s first SA-market hybrid blurs the line between SUV and MPV. We evaluate the new Santa Fe in a comprehensive road test. The introduction of […]

By CAR magazine - 14 August 2025

Road Test: 2025 BYD Shark 6

The largest automotive brand in China has big plans for the South African market, including ruffling a few feathers in the double-cab segment. We test […]

By CAR magazine - 13 August 2025