Road Tests

Road Test: Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 DC 4×4 GR-Sport III

The third iteration of the Hilux GR-Sport finally gains a sense of occasion and stance – if not performance – worthy of its race-ready badging. Is this the best modern Hilux package? We find out in our road test.

Posted by CAR magazine - 2 September 2024

ROAD TEST: Toyota Corolla Cross 1,8 Hybrid XS CVT

With the fuel price skyrocketing, a compact, hybrid SUV couldn’t come at a better time for Toyota. But that’s not the only reason it gets […]

By John Whittle - 28 June 2022

Honda Ballade RS vs. Toyota Corolla Quest Exclusive front

ROAD TEST: Honda Ballade RS vs. Toyota Corolla Quest Exclusive

It’s a fact that budget orientated sedans are not the sort of cars to get petrolheads excited. However, they are the automotive equivalent of the […]

By CAR magazine - 15 September 2021

LONG-TERM UPDATE: Toyota Corolla Quest 1,8 Exclusive auto

R98 500 … that’s a big chunk of change. Now that I’ve swapped seats and well and truly ensconced myself into the Toyota Corolla Quest, every […]

By Jason Woosey - 17 July 2021

ROAD TEST: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2,8 GD-6 VX-L

Prado has become a bit of a household name over the past two decades. It is fair to say its name resonates with off-road enthusiasts […]

By CAR magazine - 16 June 2021

ROAD TEST: Toyota Starlet vs. Suzuki Baleno

A Cursory glance at these two cars could justifiably have you saying “but they are identical”, and you would be right. However, Suzuki’s original Baleno […]

By CARintern - 22 May 2021

ROAD TEST: Toyota Fortuner vs. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

The Toyota Fortuner has become a South African staple since it was introduced to our market back in 2006. Its reputation among locals has strengthened […]

By CAR magazine - 16 March 2021

ROAD TEST: Toyota Hilux 2,8 GD-6 4×4 Legend RS AT

The Toyota Hilux has been updated with a striking front-end design and more power from its oil-burner. The price has jumped significantly, though… Since its […]

By CAR magazine - 24 February 2021

TEST: Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 vs. Toyota Hilux 2,8 GD-6 4×4 GR-Sport

Toyota and Isuzu join the beefed-up bakkie race. The former brings Dakar experience while the latter gets its mojo from Iceland… It began with the […]

By CAR magazine - 13 November 2019

ROAD TEST: Toyota GR Supra

German-influenced it may be but the new Toyota Supra has a character distinct from its Continental twin… The realisation dawns a few minutes after you […]

By CAR magazine - 30 October 2019

ROAD TEST: Toyota RAV4 2,0 GX-R AWD CVT

The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 has received an enthusiastic welcome from the local market. Is this more rugged variant the one to get? Third: that’s where […]

By CAR magazine - 20 August 2019

ROAD TEST: Toyota Corolla Hatch 1,2T Xs

The Auris is no more but don’t despair. Its replacement is an impressive midsize challenger… Toyota South Africa Motors should feel bullish its new midsize […]

By CAR magazine - 23 July 2019

TEST: Toyota RAV4 2,5 VX AT vs. Renault Koleos 2,5 Dynamique CVT

Bolder, better built and ready to take its segment by storm, the new Toyota RAV4 first has to see off an unconventional new rival… It’s […]

By CAR magazine - 5 July 2019

ROAD TEST: Toyota Fortuner 2,4 GD-6 4×4 6AT

The 2,4-litre 4×4 Fortuner may just be the best value-for-money choice in the range… Judging by the number of bakkie-based SUVs on our roads, this […]

By CAR magazine - 10 October 2018

ROAD TEST: Toyota Yaris 1,5 Sport

Is bigger really better? We get to grips with the larger, new-to-SA Toyota Yaris… Toyota has jumped aboard the automotive upsizing bandwagon, giving its Yaris […]

By CAR magazine - 1 June 2018

ROAD TEST: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3,0D VX-L

A facelift to the popular Land Cruiser Prado sees zero in the way of mechanical changes … and that’s a good thing If there is […]

By CAR magazine - 11 May 2018

ROAD TEST: Toyota Etios Sedan 1,5 Sprint

The Etios has received some visual updates but, underneath, everything remains unchanged…

By CAR magazine - 9 December 2017

TEST: Toyota Yaris 1,5 Pulse vs. Suzuki Baleno 1,4 GLX

Updated for improved performance and efficiency, the Toyota Yaris faces a fresh challenge from a high-flying compatriot…

By CAR magazine - 6 November 2017

Long-term test: Toyota Prius 1,8

Long-term introduction: Toyota Prius 1,8 Hybrids have become a staple in CAR’s fleet, but the Honda CR-Z aside, they’ve always been subtle spin-offs of petrol-driven […]

By Gareth Dean - 28 July 2017

ROAD TEST: Toyota C-HR 1,2T Plus Manual

The usually conservative Japanese automaker goes out on a limb with this attention-grabbing compact crossover

By CAR magazine - 11 July 2017

ROAD TEST: Toyota Corolla 1,8 Exclusive

Do minor updates to the venerable Corolla lift it from the middle of the pack?

By CAR magazine - 14 June 2017

ROAD TEST: Toyota Hilux DC 2,4 GD-6 4×4 SRX

Does the recently enhanced SRX-grade Hilux present itself as the pick of the range?

By CAR magazine - 28 March 2017

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLS500

TEST: Toyota Land Cruiser 200 & Mercedes-Benz GLS500

How far outside of their respective comfort zones would you be willing to take these two respected adventure seekers?

By CAR magazine - 17 January 2017

ROAD TEST: Toyota Fortuner 2,4 GD-6 4×2

Only slightly less powerful but more affordable than the 2,8, could the 2,4 be the sleeper model in the Fortuner range?

By CAR magazine - 7 September 2016

ROAD TEST: Toyota Aygo X-play vs. Volkswagen Up! 1,0 TAKE

Serving as entry points into two of the largest automotive families in the world, which of these city cars wears its badge the proudest?

By WebmasterAdmin - 9 March 2016