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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Multivan

Released: Feb 2025

Next-generation Multivan large people mover ushers in a new level of drivability, versatility and technology – including a high level of specification as standard, says VW. Shares MQB chassis with Golf and Tiguan instead of the previous model’s commercial vehicle chassis

 

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Make: Mini

Model: Aceman - JCW

Released: Feb 2025

JCW performance version has a 135kW/290Nm electric motor, front-wheel drive, and one-speed auto transmission, a five-year unlimited km warranty, radar cruise, voice control, and park assist.

 

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Make: Mini

Model: J C W - electric Cooper

Released: Feb 2025

A fully electric JCW performance version is available with a 135kW/290Nm electric motor, front-wheel drive, and one-speed auto transmission. It comes with a five-year unlimited km warranty, radar cruise control, voice control, and park assist.

 

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Make: MG

Model: MG5

Released: Feb 2025

A refreshed design with more advanced safety features targets better ANCAP performance. Outside, there is a new grille, head and taillights, and bumpers, while inside, there is a larger 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

 

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Make: MG

Model: ZS - petrol

Released: Feb 2025

The all-new small SUV from MG surprisingly arrives after the hybrid model. The top of the ICE line-up has 18-inch alloy wheels and a 125kW/275Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, while lower-spec versions get a naturally aspirated 81kW/140Nm 1.5-litre.

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Make: Mazda

Model: BT-50

Released: Feb 2025

A resculpted one-tonner from Mazda increases in price, gains more tech, and has a damped tailgate, LED tail lights, and a revised interior. Mechanically, it remains the same, with a choice of Isuzu-sourced 1.9-litre and 3.0-litre turbo diesel engines and a six-speed auto.

 

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Make: Maserati

Model: Folgore - GT110

Released: Feb 2025

Extremely limited availability, with only 110 examples made. Uses tech from Formula E – 800V battery, three potent 300kW permanent magnet motors – one in the front, two in the rear – to deliver up to 610kW/1350Nm  and 2.7 secs for 0-100km/h

 

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Make: Mahindra

Model: Scorpio

Released: Feb 2025

Medium-size 4x4 SUV from India has been upgraded for a better ANCAP rating, with more primary and secondary safety equipment and ADAS tech. The previous model scored zero safety stars. It is powered by a 129kW/400Nm 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine with a six-speed auto.

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Make: Hyundai

Model: Inster

Released: Feb 2025

A maybe for February is Hyundai’s tiddler size Inster BEV promises a spacious interior and safety-oriented technologies, with a claimed range up to 355km range from a single charge. Will be available with 42kWh or 49kWh battery options. Single 71kW or 85kW front motors available

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Make: Genesis

Model: G80 - Electrified

Released: Feb 2025

An electrified version of Genesis’ large G80 sedan follows recent upgrade to the petrol-powered  model to styling, luxury equipment and tech gifting it with an extended range via a 94.5kWh battery for a claimed 475km on a single charge.

 

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Make: BYD

Model: Sealion - 7

Released: Feb 2025

Another medium size SUV from BYD, this time a BEV to compete with Tesla’s Model Y that runs the same underpinnings as the BYD Seal sedan. Base model has a single 170kW rear motor energised by a 72kWh battery.

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Make: BMW

Model: M5 - Touring

Released: Feb 2025

Mighty M5 Touring returns this time with hybrid V8 motivation roaring out the quad tailpipes along with far more aggressive styling the 535kW/1000Nm, 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 and transmission-integrated electric motor setup from BMW’s M Hybrid V8 endurance racer.

 

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Make: BMW

Model: 2 Series - Gran Coupe

Released: Feb 2025

Refreshed 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe gets a sleek and more aggressive snout, new headlights, arcing roofline in base 218 and flagship M235 xDrive guise with 1.5-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre turbo four cylinder engines respectively.

 

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Make: Aston Martin

Model: Vanquish

Released: Feb 2025

 

A new halo coupe model from AM the latest iteration of its legendary Vanquish series, powered by a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 that develops 614kW/1000Nm for a v-max of 344km/h to comfortably earn the title “fastest Aston Martin series production car to date”.

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