Top Gear South Africa

New face. New cockpit. ‘New Class’. But still a straight-six we like. We drive the all-new BMW X5 40 xDrive in America — and unpack a little of what matters for South Africa. Watch our first drive: youtu.be/7grjqZ1Rysw #BMWX5 #FirstDrive #TopGearSA

The iCaur V25 may well be the best of the V-Series trio. The V25 REEV AWD has no mechanical diff locks and no low-range box, yet it coped with thick mud better than we expected in China. Whether it works for SA comes down to what it will cost. The first drive is live now: bit.ly/4jLfiby

Honda is getting a bakkie, and it’s built on the Mitsubishi Triton. The ASEAN market gets it first. Whether South Africa does is a tougher question, with the Hilux, Ranger and D-Max setting the pace and the Triton already on sale here. bit.ly/4yQeHJf

Aston Martin has taken the roof off the Valhalla. The Spider keeps the 794kW twin-turbo V8 hybrid and hits 350km/h with the top down. Rain or not, the V8 soundtrack stays the same. Read more about it: bit.ly/4sqAl5o

Boxy SUVs are having a moment in South Africa, and GWM wants in on the action. We drove the new Haval H7 in Cape Town, and there’s plenty to like. It looks the part, the cabin feels solid, and there’s a derivative to suit most budgets. Get our first impressions in the link: bit.ly/3WxM4mK

Avon Middleton heads to Gaydon for a first look at the all-new Range Rover Electric. It still looks like a Range Rover. It still drives like one. It’s just a little smarter and a little quieter this time. Watch our first impressions, now live on YouTube: youtu.be/KnpWBfTxdgc #RangeRoverElectric #RangeRover #FirstImpressions #ElectricSUV #LuxurySUV #SouthAfrica #TopGearSA

One journalist. One Audi RS e-Tron GT Performance. Zero directions. 🏁 Three days, five cryptic clues and 680kW of electric power. Avon Middleton races a plane, hunts a Karoo village lost in time and ends up in a gin bar that knew he was coming. 1,944km across South Africa. Is this the ultimate electric grand tourer? Watch The Great Detour in the Mighty Audi e-Tron GT 👉 youtu.be/WJ5qRSbc8LI #AudiRSetronGT #ElectricCar #EVReview #RoadTrip #SouthAfrica #Karoo #TopGearSA

The gloves are off! 🥊 Audi's all-new Q5 has arrived in SA, ready to take on the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. With 3 engine choices, 2 body styles and plenty of clever tech, has Audi done enough to shake up the premium SUV fight? We drove the entire range to find out... Read our first drive review at: bit.ly/4zMQO6v #TopGearSA #AudiQ5 #AudiSouthAfrica

The middle child just inherited the whole house. With the IS and LS gone, the all-new Lexus ES is now the brand’s only sedan in SA, offering both a self-charging hybrid and a full EV for the first time. Read up on the new ES here: bit.ly/4zMazuS

No V8, no problem? Mercedes-AMG has revealed the GT SUV, its first electric AMG SUV, and it brings up to 860kW and 2,000Nm. It’s the first of its kind, so it has no petrol predecessor to answer to. Read more about it: bit.ly/4smPVir

What’s more fun? Hot laps on track in a BMW M2 ? OR Making instant payments at no cost? The pressure is on. In case you haven’t seen the race, watch the full film on TopGear South Africa’s YouTube channel. youtu.be/9PPDedQX_5Q #TopGearSA #GoTymeBank #TebogoMoropa #BMWM2 #InstantPayments *PaidAd

A little British charm, a touch of Italian design and a hearty 1.8-litre rumble. The MGB GT proves that motoring’s golden age wasn’t about speed or screens, but character, craftsmanship and the joy of the journey. Some classics never go out of style. Read about it now: bit.ly/4dOiEXs

With 222kW, a 4x2 setup and a whole lot of attitude, Ford’s Ranger Wildtrak EcoBoost brings petrol-powered punch, premium comfort and surprising gravel-road prowess for a 4x2. But can a lifestyle bakkie have too much of a good thing? Jordan takes it for a spin. Story now live: bit.ly/4BcULTp

Porsche is looking beyond the 911 with the Mission S, which previews a mid-engined super sportscar that could become a permanent fixture in the line-up. Complete with a nod to some of the brand’s most iconic models, this one isn’t intended to be a limited-run special. Read more about it at the link: bit.ly/3U0KKrC

The fastest payments solution? Big claim. One of the best sports cars around - no doubt. We put them to the test. In case you haven’t seen the race, watch the full film on TopGear South Africa’s YouTube channel. youtu.be/9PPDedQX_5Q #TopGearSA #GoTymeBank #TebogoMoropa #BMWM2 #InstantPayments *PaidAd

An M2 on the limit. A new banking app trying to prove a point. Which one wins? It’s competition like never before. Watch the full film on TopGear South Africa’s YouTube channel. youtu.be/9PPDedQX_5Q #TopGearSA #GoTymeBank #TebogoMoropa #BMWM2 #InstantPayments *PaidAd

Some cars leave a mark. Others leave a piece of themselves with you. One final blast through the mountains, one last dance for the combustion-powered CLA 45. The end of an era, but what a way to say goodbye. Full story at the link: bit.ly/4i5lpox

Tebogo Moropa brings a BMW M2 to Zwartkops. GoTyme Bank CEO Cheslyn Jacobs brings his phone—and the confidence to take on a performance car with what he says, is the fastest payments solution in South Africa. Horsepower versus payment power? Who delivers first? Watch the full film on TopGear South Africa’s YouTube channel. youtu.be/9PPDedQX_5Q #TopGearSA #GoTymeBank #TebogoMoropa #BMWM2 #InstantPayments

It's time for T-Roc. And VW has come out swinging. The new VW T-Roc looks sharper, feels better and makes a rather convincing case for itself in a fiercely competitive SUV market. Starting at R599 900, it isn't trying to be the cheapest kid on the block. Instead, VW is betting on style, quality and a properly polished driving experience. Read our first-drive review here: bit.ly/4ymW7s9