The December 2025 issue of NZ Autocar is now on sale

The December issue of NZ Autocar magazine is now on sale. What’s inside? Check out all the features below.

McLaren 750s Coupe

We retrace Bruce McLaren’s life in New Zealand from his childhood home to his business ventures and the places where he first started racing.

Audi A6 e-tron Avant S Line quattro

The latest Audi A6 is battery powered. That will immediately rule it out for some, but those after refinement, absolute effortlessness and sleek styling will like this.  

Ford Ranger Raptor Herrold Performance Edition

Even with something as potent as the Ranger Raptor, there’s always those that like a bit extra. And so the Herrod Performance Edition is here to sate their desires.

Geely Starray EM-i Inspire vs MG HS Essence Super Hybrid

Newly arrived Chinese Super Hybrids promise a ‘best of both worlds’ scenario with their impressive ranges in both EV and HEV modes. But which to choose between the MG HS and the new Geely Starray?

Volvo EX30 Cross Country

While most things have gone up in price recently, Volvo’s EX30 range has enjoyed a ‘realignment’. That means it’s now cheaper, making the new Cross Country variant more worthy. 

BYD Sealion 8 AWD

We are about to see more Sealions on these shores, as BYD ramps up its efforts in the electrified SUV space. The biggest and most luxurious of them, the 8, is slated for arrival here too. So what’s it like?

GMC Yukon Denali

There’s big and then there is the GMC Yukon Denali. Covered in chrome and powered by a big V8, it’s a lot of American beef. We trip out in the XXL Jimmy, heading from Auckland to Napier and back.

Cupra on track

We test the ultimate ability of the Cupra VZ range on track at Hampton Downs.

Mitsubishi Outlander 2.5 VRX 4WD

Mitsubishi has made over the Outlander, so what is new? 

Toyota Corolla Cross Limited Hybrid

If the Toyota RAV4 is a bit big for your needs, try the Corolla Cross, which has recently been facelifted.    

RAM 1500 Rebel

The off-road ready Ram is here, and packing Hurricane power. Is it the pick of the range?  

Renault Clio R.S phase 1 & 2

The Clio Renault Sport is quickly attaining cult status now that it’s been aorund for a quarter century. It’s so endearing, this fan has two of them!

BMW R 1300 RT Style Impulse ASA

BMW’s 2025 R 1300 RT full-dress tourer has an ASA automatic/manual clutchless transmission. And it’s amongst the best we’ve sampled.