We’re cracking nicely into 2024 with a hot list of cars this February – have a look at what we’re featuring this month!
BYD Seal Performance
BYD adds the Seal to its growing range. Does this sleek-looking sedan have the goods to worry the established players?
![BYD Seal Performance](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BYD-Seal-Performance-1-1024x683.jpg)
Tesla Model 3 RWD
Tesla has finally gotten around to updating its Model 3 with gains in refinement and quality. How does this now seven-year-old car fare in 2024?
![Tesla Model 3 RWD facelift in red](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Tesla-Model-3-Facelift--1024x683.jpg)
Audi R8
Audi dived into new territory with its alloy R8, putting it on a footing with Porsche and Lamborghini. How does the original V8 fare 17 years on?
![V8 Audi R8 Type 4S in black taking a corner](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Audi-R8-1-1024x683.jpg)
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai’s original Kona was always going to be a hard act to reprise. The new one is bigger, better specified and with added variants. Is it better though?
![2023 Hyundai Kona driving next to a cafe](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hyundai-Kona-1-1024x683.jpg)
Honda CR-V RS vs Nissan X-Trail e-Power Ti-L
Medium SUVs aren’t something to get too excited about, yet they are hard to beat when it comes to general competence. If you want a hybrid and don’t fancy waiting a year for a RAV4, these two are worthy.
![Honda CR-V in red parked next to a Nissan X-Trail](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Honda-CR-V-vs-Nissan-X-Trail-1-1024x683.jpg)
Lexus RZ 450e Dynamic
While big on electrification with its vast range of hybrids, Lexus has been a slow adopter of full BEVs. That’s changing though. Joining the little UX EV is the new RZ, a bigger and much pricier
electric proposition.
![Lexus RZ 450e in silver parked in Auckland CBD](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lexus-RZ-450e-Dynamic-1-1024x683.jpg)
Skoda Enyaq 80 Coupe Sportline Max
Enyaq adopts a sportier look in its coupe guise. But does the racier roofline compromise the famed
Skoda practicality?
![Side profile of 2023 Skoda Enyaq coupe in orange](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Skoda-Enyaq-80-Coupe-1-1024x683.jpg)
Lexus UX 300e
The first EV from Lexus, based on an ICE platform, fell a bit short on the range and space front. Well they’ve fixed one of those.
![Rolling shot of Lexus UX 300e in front of Auckland's cityscape](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lexus-UX-300e-1-1024x681.jpg)
Ineos Grenadier
When Defender was no longer a basic off-roader, Ineos devised a modern successor, the Grenadier. It’s the real deal, at home off road.
![Ineos Grenadier driving up a steep incline](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ineos-Grenadier-1-1024x683.jpg)
MG MG4 64 Essence
We liked this the first time we drove it, so how does this electric wonder go longer term?
![MG MG4 in orange parked at a golf course](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MG-MG4-64-Essence-1-1024x683.jpg)
Honda ZR-V Turbo
Honda’s middleweight SUV can be had in hybrid and non-hybrid guises. We review the latter over the Xmas break.
![Honda ZR-V turbo in red parked next to a lake](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Honda-ZR-V-Turbo-1-1024x683.jpg)
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 Calligraphy
We check out the diesel-powered Santa Fe one last time. Is it still relevant?
![Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 Calligraphy in silver parked near the water](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hyundai-Santa-Fe-Calligraphy-1-1024x683.jpg)
BMW R 1250 R
Most big bikes have inline fours or large vee twins. Only BMW sticks with horizontally opposed or boxer twins, as they have for 100 years, like the latest R 1250 R.
![BMW R 1250 R bike panning flyby shot](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BMW-R-1250-R-1-1024x683.jpg)
Harley-Davidson Nightster
Nightster is the second Harley of the modern Sportster range, with a 975cc V-twin. Is it a Sportster 1250 alternative?
![Harley-Davidson Nightster cornering panning shot](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Harley-Davidson-Nightster-1-1024x683.jpg)