Road Tests

ROAD TEST: Ford Everest Sport 2,0 SiT 4WD 10AT

The rate at which compact crossovers are being introduced to the South African market is bordering on market saturation and as more cash-strapped consumers look […]

Posted by CAR magazine - 31 July 2021

ROAD TEST: Ford Ranger 2,0 SiT DC 4×4 XLT FX4

There’s a new Ford Ranger on the way next year (sharing its platform with the next Volkswagen Amarok) and we know that as models run […]

By CAR magazine - 11 July 2021

LONG TERM TEST: Ford Ranger Thunder 2,0 BiT 4×4 10 AT

While bakkies have been the staple of motoring in rural South Africa for decades, it’s only with the relatively recent arrival of the double cab […]

By Wilhelm Lutjeharms - 27 June 2021

ROAD TEST: Ford Figo Freestyle 1,5 Titanium vs. Renault Sandero Stepway Techroad

New to the local market, how does Ford’s new tall-riding Figo Freestyle compare to a popular crossover peer, the Renault Sandero Stepway Techroad? We get […]

By CAR magazine - 24 March 2021

ROAD TEST: Ford Mustang Convertible 2,3 EcoBoost 10AT

Sporting sharper lines and a 10-speed ’box, does the four-cylinder Mustang edge closer to the V8 headliner? The supporting act: in the world of performance […]

By CAR magazine - 18 December 2019

ROAD TEST: Ford Everest 2,0 BiT 4×4 Limited 10AT

Sporting a new engine and transmission, Ford’s revitalised Everest has its sights set on the refined family-SUV niche… “The ride is busier than it should […]

By CAR magazine - 22 November 2019

ROAD TEST: Ford Ranger Raptor 2,0 BiT + Ford Ranger 2,0 BiT Wildtrak

We let Ford’s eagerly anticipated off-road rocket spread its wings on dunes, dirt and blacktop to see just how capable this formidable-looking newcomer is… For […]

By CAR magazine - 4 September 2019

Long-term test: Ford Fiesta 1,5 TDCi Trend

Long-term test (Introduction): Ford Fiesta 1,5 TDCi Trend Looking for a diesel-powered B-segment hatchback in South Africa? You currently have just two choices: the flagship […]

By CAR magazine - 17 July 2019

Long-term test: Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Trend FWD AT

Long-term test (Introduction): Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Trend FWD AT The F-word. South Africans do not easily forget; a fact proven to me a few […]

By Nicol Louw - 2 December 2018

TEST: Ford Figo vs. Volkswagen Polo Vivo vs. Suzuki Baleno

We consider three of the strongest contenders in the ever-important budget B-segment: the Ford Figo hatch 1,5 Trend, Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1,4 Comfortline and Suzuki […]

By CAR magazine - 14 November 2018

ROAD TEST: Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Trend auto

Ford targets all the right spots with this update of its popular small crossover: we test the Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Trend auto derivative… In […]

By CAR magazine - 24 October 2018

TEST: Ford Fiesta 1,0 EcoBoost vs. Volkswagen Polo 1,0 TSI

Our reigning Top 12 Best Buys titleholder faces its first real challenge as the new Fiesta enters the ring: yes, it’s the Ford Fiesta 1,0 […]

By CAR magazine - 8 August 2018

ROAD TEST: Roush Ford Ranger Double Cab 3,2 TDCi RS3 AT

A Ford-approved performance kit from Roush and styling upgrade for your Ranger – what’s not to like? It’s a great time to be a bakkie […]

By CAR magazine - 25 July 2018

ROAD TEST: Ford Kuga 2,0 TDCi Titanium AWD

Ford’s updated Kuga is not just a fresh look and engaging drive, but a great value proposition, too… The remnants of yesterday’s braai or pizza […]

By CAR magazine - 25 April 2018

ROAD TEST: Ford Fiesta ST200

With the current-generation Fiesta on the way out, the ST200 steps in as a scorching last hurrah

By CAR magazine - 20 September 2017

ROAD TEST: Ford Everest 2,2 TDCi XLT 6AT 4×2

Does the expanded Ford Everest range have what it takes to turn the Toyota Fortuner’s irritation into a headache?

By CAR magazine - 26 April 2017

Long-term test: Ford Focus Sedan 1,0 EcoBoost Trend Powershift

Long-term test (Introduction): Ford Focus Sedan 1,0 EcoBoost Trend Powershift 999 cm3. That’s the exact capacity of the engine powering this latest arrival in the […]

By Nicol Louw - 4 April 2017

Long-term test: Ford Fusion 2,0 EcoBoost Titanium

As Ford South Africa enjoys healthy monthly sales volumes, we’ve settled in for the long haul with the Blue Oval’s toughest sell

By Ian McLaren - 20 July 2016

ROAD TEST: Ford Figo 1,5 TDCi Trend

As the sole diesel-powered budget car in the local market, the Figo is a unique proposition, but pricing could curb its appeal

By CAR magazine - 2 June 2016

ROAD TEST: Ford Ranger 3,2 TDCi DC 4×4 Wildtrak AT vs. Toyota Hilux DC 2,8 GD-6 4×4 Raider

The new force awakens. After an uncomfortable period of conceding all-conquering segment share to Ford, does the new Hilux have what it takes to reclaim the throne?

By CAR magazine - 19 May 2016

ROAD TEST: Ford Figo Hatch 1,5 Titanium

Ford’s new budget model takes a sizeable step up, but does the value proposition remain?

By WebmasterAdmin - 13 May 2016

TEST: Ford Fiesta vs. Hyundai i20 vs. Mazda2 vs. Toyota Yaris

The concept makes perfect sense; a compact city car paired with an automatic transmission should, in theory, present the ideal urban transport solution. At about […]

By WebmasterAdmin - 27 April 2016

ROAD TEST: Ford Mustang 5,0 GT Fastback AT & 2,3 EcoBoost Convertible AT

With order books bursting at the seams, does the new Ford Mustang live up to expectations?

By WebmasterAdmin - 11 April 2016

ROAD TEST: Ford Everest 3,2 TDCi 4×4 XLT AT

The Ford Everest has been transformed, but with high pricing and a limited range, has Ford done enough to future-proof its bakkie-SUV?

By WebmasterAdmin - 16 March 2016

ROAD TEST: Ford B-Max 1,0 EcoBoost Titanium

A notable small family car option from Ford, but its biggest competition comes from a sibling.

By CAR magazine - 17 February 2016