From the editor
“Ke Dezemba boss” is a popular Zulu phrase that echoes throughout Mzansi as soon as the familiar festive spirit is awakened. South Africans understand December is not just another month in our calendar: It is a lifestyle, a mood, and an electric energy coursing through our veins.
In this issue, we bring you content to match this energy as we get behind the wheel of the new Audi RS3, likely one of the last ve-cylinder performance cars we’ll see on our market. It really is like a little love letter to one of the best-sounding engines in the world.
This month’s cover features the latest Ford Everest, now more luxurious than ever and packed with sophisticated technology. For the rst time, it boasts a big V6 diesel engine that bucks the ever-growing electri cation trend many manufacturers are embracing. The Everest is an ideal December holiday 4x4 SUV, ready to whisk you away to your destination and is certain to “peak” your interest.
We put the BMW ix3 to the test. It is the brand’s mainstream electric SUV, and doesn’t stray too far from the regular X3 in terms of design and driving characteristics, thankfully. In a world where many EVS look rather outlandish, the ix3 blends in like a regular Joe to serve up a driving experience in line with its impressive ICE stablemates.
If you’re an F1 fanatic, we bring you an exciting season review and encourage you to email us at car@habarimedia.com to share your predictions for the 2023 season. We know Kyalami is on the cards for 2024 – although it’s still uncon rmed – and want to know what an African Formula 1 spectacle would mean to you.
So, turn on your out-of-of ce noti cations and enjoy some well-deserved leisure time traversing our beautiful country, creating lasting memories with your families on unforgettable journeys.
Wishing you all the best for the festive season. While on the roads, remember it’s called “silly” for a reason; please travel safely, check those tyre pressures, don’t be in a hurry and delight in the freedom of the open road.
Enjoy the issue!