Fortuner fighter is hugely underrated: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.4DI-D 4×4
South African’s love their Toyota Fortuners and Ford Everests. But there’s a third choice, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – and it’s rather good.
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Budget-friendly load luggers for large families
We take a look at four budget-friendly family cars capable of carrying seven people – and keeping your wallet intact.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio: redefining the SUV
Weāve covered the rejuvenation of Alfa Romeo quite extensively in the past. In the Stelvioās case it may well look like an SUV, but at heart it really does maintain the prowess of the Giulia saloon car on whose platform it is built.
Suzuki Baleno: Big space, big value
Suzuki’s latest offering is called the Baleno. It’s fighting with the likes of the Fiesta and Polo, but offers more space and a smaller price tag.
VW Tiguan: Bigger, better, more competitive than ever before
Volkswagen’s Tiguan has undergone a complete overhaul, becoming a much more compelling proposition in the competitive SUV market.
Subaru XV – Compact crossover that lives up to the outdoors
Miles Downard spent a week with the Subaru XV – and despite some flaws finds it to be one of the only compact SUV’s that lives up to the outdoors lifestyle.
First Tesla Model X sold tonight as electric cars boosted by “Dieselgate”
Musk unveiled the Model X in February 2012 at a splashy Los Angeles event featuring California Governor Jerry Brown, with production planned for 2013.
Mazda CX5: Quietly beating the best the segment has to offer
The Mazda CX5 is reasonably priced, offers plenty of standard kit and is among the best of the bunch to drive. What more could one ask of a family car?
Meet the Nissan Qashqai thatāll outrun a McLaren
By Miles Downard * If I were to tell you that your average family SUV could be made to go faster than a McLaren P1, Iām sure youād think Iād lost my marbles and should be shipped off to Tara Hospital for immediate psychiatric attention. Well, I hope youāre sitting down, because a company called … Read more
Driven: Jeep Compass shows its mettle
By Miles Downard * This is the new entry level Jeep, aimed at those more interested in the āUrban Jungleā than the kind involving mud and flying insects. Itās also a great deal improved on the old one which really was a rather ropey example of an SUV. Only since Fiat took control of matters … Read more