The June 2026 issue of NZ Autocar is now on sale

Auto China 2026

Here we detail the cars from Auto China 2026 that matter for New Zealand.

Toyota RAV4

Toyota’s sixth-generation RAV4 has landed, and it builds on the bestseller formula in nearly every way that matters.

Nissan Navara PRO-4X vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak 

The latest Nissan Navara lands in a market that is now more varied than ever before. Are its shared bones good enough to mix it with the segment’s best seller?

Ultimate PHEV Guide 

The popularity of plug-in hybrids is on the rise. That’s thanks to the price of petrol at the pump, and a growing number of more affordable options. Here, we have put together a comprehensive list of all your options in the market place, with all the key stats you need
to know.

The Ultimate Shark

How do you make the BYD Shark better? Kit it out with stuff that makes it more useful, more rugged and more Kiwi. And there’s the chance to own this yourself, while helping an excellent  cause.

BYD Sealion 5 

BYD’s range grows with the addition of the Sealion 5, a plug-in hybrid SUV. It’s well priced but is it up for the fight in the ultra competitive mid-sized SUV market?

Jaecoo J5 EV 

They say that in Chinese culture, imitation is flattery. And you might see hints of a certain luxury SUV brand in the styling of the Jaecoo J5. But unlike that brand, this packs genuine value.

BAIC B30 Premium Adventure HEV 

BAIC, pronounced bike, is now here with a range of SUVs to sell. The B30 might look like something ready to go wild in, but it’s a softie really. That’s not a bad thing however. 

Suzuki e Vitara AWD 

Suzuki adds an option for those thinking about going electric with its funky little e Vitara. But will its price be a barrier to success? 

Denza B5 Leopard 

Looking for a big, properly burly 4×4 to tackle the rigours of the urban jungle? The Denza B5 could be the one.

Skoda Enyaq RS 85 

Does the addition of more power make this Enyaq RS more enjoyable to drive? 

Chery Tiggo 9 

The brand’s flagship here is a big plug-in SUV. At $66k, is it still full of Chery value? 

DongFeng 007 Performance 

Here’s a big sedan with genuine performance and an attainable price. Is it all roses?     

1988 BMW M3 

The M3 has been with us now for forty years, and so we take the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a well sorted, and rare, right hand drive version.

Vespa at 80 

One of the most recognisable two wheelers turns 80 this year. Here we give you a brief run down of some of Vespa’s more significant models.