BMW’s popular X5 was a pioneering SUV, or SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), as the Bavarians like to call it. This all-new, fourth generation is caringly nicknamed G05 and I recently took one for an extended spin.
Hanjo Stier
First Drive: 2019 Hyundai Atos
Second-hand Vivo or Figo. That’s usually my answer when someone asks what they should buy for their graduating child or retiring parent. When they counter with affordable new cars, I often have the devil’s own job explaining why they shouldn’t buy a cheapy for Junior or Ouma. That is, until now…
Sprint Review: Mazda2 1.5 Individual Plus (Auto)
While everyone is rushing to market with their twin-scroll compact SUV’s, Mazda appears to be fast asleep. Or are they?
Sprint Review: 2019 Opel Astra 1.6T Sport OPC Line
My word, this car’s name is quite a mouthful. So is it a real OPC or just a Sport? Read on to find out…
Tested: 2019 Suzuki Ertiga GL
Toilet paper. Airtime. Socks. Not only do these everyday necessities have a symbolic resemblance to my latest test car, I’m also waffling a bit because I’m fairly convinced that nobody hunts for reviews of budget seven-seater minivans. Or do they? In which case, welcome, dear friend of big cars for small money…
Tested: 2019 Jaguar XJ50
Many years ago, special and limited editions were all the automotive rage. Where most nations have moved on, the U.K. got stuck on Special Editions so badly that it’s almost impossible to purchase a non-SE automobile. Even high-end stuff like this Jaguar XJ get the treatment, although this XJ50 model is rather more bespoke than a 320d SE…
Sprint Review: Volvo XC40 T3 R-Design
Volvo never ceases to amaze me. As if achingly stylish designs, fastidious safety and responsive chassis’ weren’t enough, they’ve just made their XC40 compact SUV even more attractive…
Tested: 2019 Land Rover Discovery Td6
My parents once had a Land Rover Discovery. Its most redeeming features were a soft-ish ride and two-tone suede leather seats. Beyond that it blew its engine at 1,500km, chowed more fuel (and was slower) than an oil tanker, rattled like a can ‘o nails and randomly went into limp mode. So – is this newest one any better?
Sprint Review: 2019 Renault Sandero Stepway Plus
Oh dear. For reasons which don’t matter anymore, I’ve test-driven this exact model before and after this review. Don’t despair though, dear reader, for I aim to bring you a fresh look at this bargain basement hatchback crossover thingy.
Tested: 2019 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Inscription
Are you in the market for an SUV? Statistically, you certainly should be. Realistically, if size and price aren’t of great concern to you, I highly recommend you narrow in on the big seven-seater Volvo XC90.