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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.

From the editor’s desk

RETURN OF A KING • The new Mitsubishi Pajero aims to take its place on the throne as the de facto adventure-focused family SUV

ON A MISSION • The spiritual successor to the Volkswagen XL1, the Mission Efficiency is billed as the world’s most efficient near-production electric vehicle

NIAGARA CALLS • The Niagara marks a new milestone in Renault’s international offensive

SWORDS DRAWN • The CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung shows just how far Mercedes-AMG can take its midsize coupé...in style

SECOND TAKE • Audi has revived the 'A2' nameplate in the form of its most efficient product to date, the A2 e-tron

THE EVOLUTION OF TURBOCHARGING • Through development in motorsports and high-performance road cars, turbocharging has evolved to provide levels of drivability and durability, as well as benefits in emissions and efficiency

THE GREAT RESET • Jaguar's vitally important Type 01 breaks cover, marking a radical turning point that carries the future hopes of this iconic British marque

H PATTERN

Klasse Captain

Budget Beater • The entry-level LS-grade MU-X has gained a 4x4 derivative that packs a lot of value for those wanting a real-deal off-roader

Sharper Image • Hyundai South Africa has bolstered its compact SUV offering with the arrival of the updated Creta, ahead of a busy period for the brand

Starstruck • Hyundai’s Staria continues to offer something compellingly different in the people-mover space

CROWN JEWEL

Soft-spoken Samurai

Volkswagen T-Roc 1.4 TSI R-Line Black Style • Backed by impressive global sales of the first-generation model, VW has focused its resources on the new T-Roc. With reconsidered pricing and packaging, will it still find favour in South Africa?

JMC Grand Avenue 2.5TD 4x4 AT GL AT • The latest addition to JMC's bakkie brigade serves up space and presence in spades at a very compelling price point

Renault Duster 1.3T Iconic Launch Edition EDC • Clever range realignment and a spot of polish gets the once-sidelined Duster back into the compact-SUV race

Porsche Cayenne Coupé Turbo GT • No longer available in Europe, it's safe to say we're fans of the decision to retain the third-generation Cayenne package, including the record-setting Turbo GT flagship, in markets including South Africa

Quietly convincing • The C10 arrived as an unknown quantity. Three months later, its comfort, space, and electric-first versatility made saying goodbye unexpectedly difficult

Mazda CX-5 • The latest iteration of the Mazda CX-5 is now in South Africa. Here's what you should know about the outgoing generation as a second-hand buy

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