The Essence of MG’s Future? – MG S5 EV Essence Review
MG’s newest fully electric SUV, the MG S5 EV has touched down in New Zealand. This all-new model appears highly promising on paper, particularly since it shares the impressive Modular Scalable platform of the MG4. Let’s have a look at what’s what. MG regard the S5 EV as an “SUV” but from many angles it […]
Loving the 80s: Mazda CX-80 SP Hybrid Review
Mazda certainly seem to have all their bases covered these days for those in the market for a premium feeling SUV. The current CX range have been instrumental in this and what started with the CX-30 and grew to include the CX-60 and flagship CX-90, now includes the CX-80. The new CX-80 presents itself as […]
The Famous 5 – Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Review
The Suzuki Jimny has been one of the most charming icons of the off-road world for many a moon. Its reputation as the “little off roader that could” has won it legions of fans. From farmers using them as a work tool to those who wanting something with a bucket of character which will hang […]
MiXing It Up- BMW iX1 xDrive 30 M Sport review
While the hubbub surrounding electric motoring may have diminished slightly, the BMW range still maintains a solid lineup of models which incorporate some form of electric drive, whether they be a PHEV (Plug In Hybrid) or BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle). Either way, many of these variants endowed with BMW’s electric “i” emblem have been proving […]
Edging Forward – 2024 Toyota C-HR GX Review
The Toyota C-HR is a standout in the small SUV segment in more ways than one. What raised eyebrows when the first generation was launched was its somewhat “dramatic for an SUV” styling cues. Its blend of coupe lines and cues which seem to pay homage to Japanese Manga comic books gave the C-HR a […]
Tour De Force – McLaren GT Review
The “Super Grand Tourer” in a traditional sense usually conforms to the following criteria. A hefty front mounted power unit tucked away under a vast bonnet, a 2+2 or full four seating layout, lots of leather and premium materials and to top it all off, a rather capacious boot capable of swallowing a sizeable amount […]
Revamped Rolla – Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid Review
It came as no surprise when the news broke that Toyota planned to offer the iconic Corolla only as a hybrid. With a surge in Hybrid sales and their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, the only way Toyota New Zealand will now sell you a Corolla with a solely petrol power train, is by […]