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Big and beautiful: The Ford Everest Wildtrak combines rugged and sporty elements to make it a very attractive car.

Ford Everest Wildtrak: Brawny and powerful with a touch of luxury — but it’s thirsty

The mid-range Everest has a solid build, comes with a V6 engine and the interior brings a fair amount of style

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5 min read
“Jinba-ittai: The exceptional drivetrain on the Mazda CX-60 Takumi allows the driver and the car to form an intuitive connection. (Supplied)

Luxurious transition: Is the Mazda CX-60 a sign of things to come?

From comfort to luxury, Mazda’s driver-centric engineering has allowed this vehicle to embrace ‘jinba-ittai’

  • Eyaaz
6 min read

3XO and chill: A smooth ride for city streets and bundu-bashing

Compact yet capable, Mahindra’s 3XO is built for both urban driving and can handle some off-road fun

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4 min read

This SUV is still in Ford territory

The marque’s Territory is a solid new family SUV offering, with a focus on technology, efficiency and no-nonsense motoring

4 min read
Substantial revamp: The KIA Seltos has a new headlamp design and the rear has undergone significant changes.

KIA Seltos goes under the knife

A nip and tuck brings it in line with the rest of the range and makes it a good choice

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4 min read
True blue: The new BMW X2 has a bold look, with sharper lines than the previous model, while the rear completes the sports coupe silhouette.

BMW’s new X2 is 2X as nice

The second generation of the model makes a bold and sporty statement on the road

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4 min read
Mercedes-Benz has taken a knife to its GLS, updating the luxury vehicle. But it is still diesel-propelled and remains remarkably similar to the GLE, which is only R127 000 less than the GLS 450d.

Mercedes-Benz gives its flagship GLS SUV a facelift

There’s been a nip here and tuck there — but has the Stuttgart brand done enough?

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
In the family way: The seven-seater Nissan X-Trail has plenty of room inside, as well as a sizable boot, and is a comfortable drive.

Nissan X-Trail: More of a marathon than a sprint

Nissan’s latest X-Trail is well appointed but it is a tad sluggish on the performance front

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4 min read
The updates to the exterior of the Mercedes-Benz GLE300d include details added to the headlights, grille and front valance, while the rear has been given smoked light clusters.

Exceptional package – at a price

Mercedes-Benz’s new GLE 300d is a great drive but it doesn’t come cheap

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3 min read
The flagship Mazda CX-60 Diesel’s power changes the model’s character for the better

Takumi dishes a dazzling drive

The flagship Mazda CX-60 Diesel’s power changes the model’s character for the better

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3 min read
The Tank 300’s engine output is 180kW and the battery dishes out 78kW for a combined 255kW and 648Nm of torque.

GWM Tank 300: Contender for best-value 4×4 SUV

Refinement, all-around solidity and comfort put GWM’s Tank 300 ahead

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read

Lotus Eletre R: New era for the British sports car brand

Price: R5 million, before taxes

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4 min read
Mountains of flair: Mercedes-Benz GLC coupé is bigger than its predecessor

Merc GLC Coupe: Style edges out practicality

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1 min read
Sporty looks: The Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI R-Line has coupé-style lines and good ground clearance.

Taigo is stylish but underpowered

The compact crossover makes up for what it lacks in oomph with flair and comfort This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

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The Isuzu mu-X has an attractive exterior and, although the engine lacks oomph, there is very little not to like about this well-equipped and solidly built SUV

Entry-level by price, not application

We test Isuzu’s mu-X bottom-of-the-range family SUV — and it comes out tops

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3 min read
The new Land Rover Defender has a sleek modern exterior and retains the reputable off-road performance of its predecessors.

Doing France in a new Defender

Nice is picturesque and the Land Rover Defender P400e proved the ideal chariot in which to explore it

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5 min read