The June 2025 issue of NZ Autocar is now on sale
The June issue of NZ Autocar magazine is out now. Find it all good magazine outlets and supermarkets. Find out what we have in store for readers below. Subscribe to NZ Autocar to ensure you get the best automotive magazine delivered to your mailbox, while enjoying a discount on the cover price.
Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition
We attend the big Shanghai Auto extravaganza to see what’s in the pipeline for NZ.
Lexus LBX Morizo RR
Racy is not how you’d describe your average Lexus. But now there’s a hot-shot AWD compact Lexus crossover that’s track-ready. Meet LBX Morizo RR.
Kia EV3 Light
Kia has yet another new electric vehicle on sale in the form of the EV3. It’s recently been crowned the World Car of the Year. So what’s all the fuss about?
Audi S5 Avant
The latest Audi is the new S5. It’s the replacement for the old S4, which we quite liked. Is the new one better?
Volvo XC-90 B5 Ultra Bright
The Volvo XC90 undergoes another revision as it enters its second decade. Is it still a viable option for those after a premium seven-seat SUV?
Mini Cooper SE
Mini’s first electric Cooper went well enough, but couldn’t roam that far out of town. The new SE remedies that.
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
The 911 rallies yet again in its 992.2 generation, adding electrification to its bag of tricks. Is the Carrera GTS still a divine choice?
Skoda Superb TSI 195kW 4×4
The Skoda Superb is somewhat of a novelty in 2025. It’s one of the dwindling wagon choices in a sea of SUVs. Is the new one really superb?
GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV
PHEVs are going gangbusters in some parts of the world where EV range is now well over 100km. How does Haval’s first effort rate?
Audi RS Q8 Performance
The previous RS Q8 we drove was a wild thing, but this latest is even more epic, with added output and cornering prowess.
Cupra Leon Sportstourer V
Cupra is expanding in New Zealand and going more premium. Meet the entry-level Cupra, the Sportstourer V.
BYD Shark 6 Premium
The biggest BYD has joined the long-term fleet, and we outline what’s in store for this plug-in ute.
MG HS Essence
We take a little R&R in sunny Queensland, and find there a lot of Chinese cars in Australia too.
1995 TVR Chimaera 500
TVR mashes together a mix of parts to deliver a sports car low in weight and heavy with power. The Chimaera, named after a mythical monster, is one of the more popular models here. We take a look at a nicely restored 5.0-litre version.
Royal Enfield Bear 650
Royal Enfield now has six machines powered by its 650cc parallel twin engine. The latest is this, the Bear 650, a scrambler.
