November 2023 issue is on sale now

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Words: Isaac Western
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Published 9 November 2023

November’s issue of NZ Autocar is here! Here’s what we’re featuring this month.

Audi Q4 50 e-tron Sportback quattro S line

Audi’s electrification drive ramps up further with the arrival of the Q4, its most affordable EV yet. But is it special enough to warrant the premium?

Audi Q4 50 e-tron Sportback taking a corner, showing the rear

BMW iX1 xDrive30

BMW’s i cars slowed to a trickle for a time but now there are new electric examples in every sector. We drive its first electric X1.

BMW iX1 shown from behind

Mazda CX-90 Takami

Mazda is upping its ante in the big SUV stakes, with its new CX-90. It moves the brand further upmarket, with pricing to match.

Mazda CX-90 Takami taking a corner

BMW M2 Performance

Taking the mechanicals from the M4 and massaging them into a more compact body is the recipe for the second-gen M2. Does it all gel?

BMW M2 Performance in blue, cornering hard

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic

First Mercedes launched a sedan version of the electric EQS series and now the company adds an SUV variant, the 450 4Matic. We sample the seven-seater.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic driving along the waterfront

Citroen e-C4 Shine

The C4 is available with petrol or electric power, the latter known as e-C4. Does it have enough individuality for the Francophile?

Citroen e-C4 Shine in blue, parked in the rain

Cupra Formentor V eHybrid

Cupra’s biggest seller is the Formentor, so it makes sense to add more models, the latest being the firm’s first plug-in hybrid.

Cupra Formentor V eHybrid parked in an apartment area

LDV e-T60

LDV’s e-T60 has struggled to gain traction in a ute segment obsessed with ultimate capability. Does a reduced price tag make it more appealing?

LDV e-T60 panning shot, driving on a country road

Nissan Tech Insights

Nissan is facing some serious competition in the marketplace. So how is this 90-year-old Japanese giant responding? We went to Tokyo to find out.

Nissan CEO standing next to the Nissan Hyper Force concept

Ford Ranger Wildtrak X

Ford introduces another Ranger with an offroad bent.

Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, with rear carry rack mounted far to the rear of the tray

Cupra Leon Sportstourer

Wanting space, style and something a bit interesting to drive? Try this entry-level Cupra.

Cupra Leon Sportstourer parked in the rain

Nissan Qashqai e-Power

We check out how the e-Power handles distance.

Nissan Qashqai e-Power parked on grass next to a beach

BMW M3 Group A

BMW has developed some of the most successful touring cars of any marque. Nothing epitomises its reputation for winning more than the E30 M3 and its partnership forged with Schnitzer motorsport.

BMW M3 Group A race car, side profile shot

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello

We ride the latest offering from the 100-year-old bike maker.

Moto Guzzi fleet parked in a reserve

BMW G 310 R

Is the cheapest BMW you can buy any good?

BMW G 310 R in red, parked on the side of the road