The September issue of NZ Autocar is here! Here’s a sneak peek at what we cover this month.
MG4 Essence
MG4 has arrived, carrying the weight of big expectations. Was it worth the wait?
![New MG MG4 2023 in orange takes a corner](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MG-MG4-1-1024x683.jpg)
VW ID. 4 Pro
Volkswagen’s electric ID.4 and ID.5 double act has arrived, both entering the market at the $80k rebate mark. Here we detail the more practical looking 4.
![brand new Volkswagen ID.4 parked in front of a crane](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/VW-ID4-1-1024x683.jpg)
VW Amarok Style vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak
According to Norse mythology, Ragnarok is an end of days event where gods clash in an apocalyptic war. Back on Earth, Rang-a-rok is the coming together of two ute titans, Ranger and Amarok, that are now all but one and the same. Here we compare and contrast the two.
![2023 VW Amarok in red parked next to Ford Ranger WIldtrak](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/VW-Amarok-vs-Ford-Ranger-1-1024x683.jpg)
Porsche Cayenne
Porsche hones its Cayenne to keep it sharp in the competitive realm of the large luxury SUV. Is it still a good thing?
![Silver Porsche Cayenne takes a corner](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Porsche-Cayenne-1-1024x683.jpg)
Opel Grandland SRi
Opel continues to roll out new models for Kiwi consumption. The latest is the family-oriented Grandland SUV.
![Opel Grandland SRi in blue takes a corner](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Opel-Grandland-SRi-1-1024x683.jpg)
Maserati Grecale Trofeo
It has been a while since Maserati has launched anything new new so a medium SUV makes sense. Here we drive the range-topping Trofeo.
![Maserati Grecale Trofeo parked for a front quarter shot](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Maserati-Grecale-Trofeo-1-1024x683.jpg)
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium Z71
The Silverado has undergone a few changes for MY 2023, mainly in the cabin. We climb aboard the 1500 LTZ Premium Z71.
![Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium Z71 takes a corner](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chevrolet-Silverado-LTZ-Z71-1-1024x683.jpg)
KIA EV6 AIR Long Range
We take the Long Range Kia on a winter journey to see how far it can roam.
![Kia EV6 Long Range in green](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Kia-EV6-AIR-Long-Range-1-1024x683.jpg)
Nissan Qashqai Ti-L e-Power
We trial Nissan’s hybrid with a difference in the top-of-the-range Qashqai.
![Nissan Qashqai e-Power in blue, showing the rear](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Nissan-Qashqai-e-Power-1-1024x683.jpg)
Cupra Formentor VZ
Is the top performing Formentor still our pick of the small and racy SUVs?
![Cupra Formentor VZ takes a corner at pace](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Cupra-Formentor-VZ-1-1024x683.jpg)
Mini Clubman S
We take one last drive in the Clubman.
![Mini Clubman S parked on a beach view driveway](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mini-Clubman-S-1-1024x683.jpg)
Ford Overlanding
Ford NZ invites us along for a wintry experience in Queenstown, taking on the snow, trails and rivers in the Ranger and Everest.
![Ford Ranger Wildtrak X parked on a southern mountain range](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ford-Ranger-Wildtrak-1-1024x683.jpg)
Ford Focus RS
Ford’s RS badge took some time out in the late nineties but was revived when the company decided it needed a road car to replicate its WRC machine. The result was the first Focus RS.
![Ford Focus RS taking a corner at pace](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ford-Focus-RS-1-1024x683.jpg)
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114
It’s the low, raked chrome-heavy look of the Fat Boy that first draws the eye but there’s a lot more to this Harley.
![Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 taking a corner, in blue](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Harley-Davidson-Fat-Boy-114-1-1024x683.jpg)
Aprilia SR GT200
Sick of traffic jams? Don’t like buses or e-scooters? Then maybe Aprilia’s SR GT 200 is something you should consider.
![Aprilia SR GT200 scooter taking a corner at speed](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Aprilia-SR-GT200-1-1024x683.jpg)