The Car Guide

We’ve rounded up the five most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) available in South Africa in 2026. See the list below… 5. Chery Tiggo 7 1.5T CSH Plug-in Hybrid Plus – from R619 900 Image: Peet Mocke Claiming fourth spot on the list is the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) in Plus specification, priced from R619 900. The new-energy SUV’s PHEV powertrain pairs a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a single electric motor. The Tiggo 7 CSH is produces a combined system output of 265 kW and 310 N.m, delivered to the front axle via a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). On a full charge, the Tiggo 7 CSH’s 18.3 kWh battery serves up a claimed 93 km electric-only operating range. Chery claims a combined driving range of 1 200 km. 4. Geely E5 EM-i Aspire – from R599 999 Image: Geely Placing third, the Geely E5 EM-i Aspire is priced from R599 999. The Geely’s PHEV system pairs a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine...

Leapmotor has introduced the B10 REEV compact SUV to South Africa. See pricing and specs for the two-strong model lineup below… Image: Leapmotor Leapmotor has expanded its local model portfolio with the B10 REEV (range-extended electric vehicle). Positioned below the C10 REEV, which we sampled in October 2025, the newcomer is available in two trim levels, with a single powertrain option employed across the range.  Based on Leapmotor’s LEAP 3.5 architecture, the C10 REEV measures 4 515 mm in length and 1 873 mm in width. The wheelbase spans 2 735 mm. The C10 REEV’s new-energy powertrain comprises a single, rear-mounted electric motor and 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine – the latter serving as a generator for the 18.8 kWh battery pack. The REEV setup produces 158 kW and 240 N.m of torque – good for a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 7.5 seconds and 170 km/h top speed. The Chinese automaker claims a combined fuel consumption of ...

The first Ferrari Luce – ‘Chassis 0’ – has been sold for a staggering $40 million at RM Sotheby’s 2026 Monterey Car Week auction, becoming the most expensive new car ever sold at auction. Image: RM Sotheby’s Ferrari’s first official production example of the opinion-splitting Luce EV has gone under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s 2026 Monterey Car Week Auction for the sum of $40 million, or R648 903 200 at the current Rand-Dollar exchange rate. The “Tailor Made” specification model, which was previously valued in excess of $1 100 000, or around R18 123 875 has greatly exceeded expectations, and all proceeds in its sale will go towards various Ferrari Foundation charities. Finished in Madreperla Semi-Gloss exterior paint, this Luce also wears the desirable “Chassis 0” moniker, which is demarcated in a dedicated plaque. Bespoke brake callipers, wheels, and the Prancing Horse logo are also set against the optical white shade developed specifically for this vehicle. Accordi...

An already carefully curated offering, Porsche South Africa has now added a five-year/150 000 km service plan to its pre-owned programme Image: CAR magazine Curated by LSM Distributors since 1995, one of the several drawcards of the Porsche ownership experience in South Africa, including dedicated showrooms and workshops, advanced driving courses, tailored road-trip experiences, and world-class aftersales service, is a broad portfolio of pre-owned products, which, once aligned with this importer’s database to ensure timely servicing and genuine parts replacement, are sold with enviable levels of assurance. Backed by a comprehensive vehicle archive, Porsche South Africa has more than 400 pre-owned models available at any given time, each sold with a credible service history, including mechanical or body shop repairs and detailing, and even which replacement tyres are fitted to the vehicle. Porsche Centre South Africa can now also assist with upgrading the infotainment systems in popu...

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles has whipped the wraps off the S1, an ultra-limited touring-focused supercar. Image: Gordon Murray Automotive Gordon Murray Special Vehicles has revealed the S1 supercar at The Quail during the 2026 Monterey Car Week. Serving as the spiritual successor to the legendary McLaren F1, penned by Gordon Murray, production of the British automaker’s new touring-focused supercar is strictly capped at 64 units. At its core is a bespoke 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V12 that revs to a howling 12 100 r/min. Producing 508 kW and 500 N.m of torque, with the full complement of the latter available from 7 000 r/min, the Cosworth co-developed unit delivers power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission engineered to offer a tactile “rifle-bolt” shift feel. The engine bay houses a polished Inconel exhaust setup alongside a 24-carat gold-plated heat shield. Built on a lightweight carbon-fibre monocoque derived from the S1 LM platform, the ...

Mahindra South Africa has revealed the BE 6 all-electric compact SUV is under consideration for the SA market. Image: Mahindra Sporting a design that wouldn’t look out of place in a sci-fi movie, the BE 6 is under consideration for South Africa, Mahindra’s local arm revealed at the global debut of the SA-bound Lifestyler double-cab bakkie . The BE 6 (‘BE’ for ‘Born Electric’) is available with the choice of eight equipment packages: One, Two, Three, Three+, Four, FE, FE Four, and Launch Edition. All models feature a single, rear-mounted electric motor. The One and Two are exclusively available with a 59 kWh battery offering a claimed operating range of 548 km on a single, full charge. The Three can be had with either the latter or a larger, 70 kWh item serving up a claimed operating range of up to 651 km. The Three+ is available with either a 70 or 79 kWh battery. The Four, FE, FE Four, and Launch Edition are exclusively available with the 79 kWh battery pack. Mahindra says the lar...