The October 2025 issue of NZ Autocar is now on sale

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

IAA Mobility Show 

We head to Munich for Europe’s largest motor show in years to find out what’s in store for the future.

KIA Tasman X-Pro vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak 

The Kia Tasman has arrived, giving ute buyers yet more choice in a crowded market. How does it stack up against the best-selling Ford Ranger? 

Aston Martin DB12 

In its metamorphosis to the DB12, the Aston Martin GT moves to V8 power only but is quicker and its maker says it is a ‘Super Tourer’. Is it really?

Porsche 911 GT3 

Porsche can never leave a good thing well enough alone and has updated its GT3 as part of the usual mid-gen refresh. So how do you improve on perfection? 

BMW iX3 xDrive 

BMW’s future is now, with the unveiling of the iX3, the first vehicle in its Neue Klasse range. We take a deep dive into the details.

Audi SQ5 

The latest Q5 is available in two guises, good and great, with a sizeable difference in cost. Is the SQ5 worth the considerable extra over the TFSi?

Geely EX5 Inspire 

Geely’s new EX5 isn’t perfect but for a (sort of) first effort, it really is quite good writes Richard Edwards.

Omoda 9 SHS 

Omoda expands its line-up with the introduction of a new super hybrid range topper. It has some big numbers attached to it in terms of output and EV range but also pricing. Is it worthy? 

Toyota GR Corolla  GR

adds two-pedal convenience to its AWD Corolla rocket. Is it a crime against hot hatches, or a shrewd move?

Hybrids 

There are fewer ways to skin a cat than there are methods of incorporating electrification with an internal combustion engine. Here we explain the differences between the various types because not all hybrids are created equal.

Jaecoo J7 SHS EX  

Super hybrids like this Jaecoo J7 mean a potential 1200km touring range and next to no fuel use in town. Sound interesting?

BYD Sealion 7 Performance 

Sealion 7 comes as this AWD Performance or FWD Premium. Spec is similar so is the added haste worth the extra cost?

Volkswagen ID.Buzz NWB 

After a long lead up to the actual release of ID.Buzz here, was the hype warranted? We drive the NWB to find out.  

1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 

South Africa is known for its wildlife, and it’s also the birthplace of a wild Alfa Romeo. Here we tell the tale of the GTV6 3.0, a rare southern hemisphere homologation special.

BMW R12 G/S 

The retro-styled G/S this time around drops the Urban tag and reverts to its off-road heritage.