CAR magazine July 2026 issue – what to expect

The July 2026 issue of CAR magazine has hit the shelves. We highlight what you can expect in the latest issue…

BMW i3

Image: BMW

The cover stars of the June 2026 issue, we unpack Volkswagen’s ID. Polo and the new BMW i3 — the latter bringing with it the blueprint for the highly anticipated next-generation 3 Series. In Insight, we also take a closer look at the i3’s Three-pointed Star rival, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric.

Following Auto China 2026, we highlight the exciting developments showcased in Beijing, where we also got behind the wheel of the SA-bound Jaecoo J5 hybrid. Back home, we sampled the 2.3T EcoBoost-powered updated Ford Ranger and iCAUR V23 all-electric SUV.

In the June 2026 issue, we put a quartet of new vehicles through their paces on our test strip. You can expect comprehensive road tests of the Kia Carens seven-seater, Geely E5 plug-in hybrid (PHEV), Tata Punch, and Citroën Basalt.

Insight

  • Volkswagen ID. Polo
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric
  • Updated BMW 7 Series

Feature

  • 3s for All — BMW’s i3 and upcoming 3 Series
  • Turning Point — exciting developments from the 2026 Beijing Auto Show

Drives

  • Ford Ranger 2.3T 4×2 Double Cab Wildtrak
  • iCAUR V23 AWD
  • Jaecoo J5 1.5T SHS HEV

Road tests

  • Kia Carens 1.5D SX
  • Geely E5 EM-i Apex
  • Tata Punch 1.2 Adventure+ S
  • Citroën Basalt 1.2T Max

Consumer

  • EV’s time to shine? — the benefits of EV motoring in an uncertain market

Buy

  • Case study — Volkswagen Polo TSI for under R300 000

All of this and more in the June 2026 issue of CAR magazine – available in-store and online at Magzter.

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