Motoring | May 11 2018 by Ashburton Guardian

Motoring May 11, 2018

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Distinctive and unmissable

yundai’s eye-catching, compact SUV, Kona currently has four models – two front-wheel-drive models in either entry level ($31,990) or higher specified ($36,990) Elite form. Both come with 2.0-litre, 110kW/180Nm petrol engines and six speed autos. Then there’s two 1.6-litre turbo 130 kW/265Nm all-wheel-drive models. They have dual-clutch, seven speed autos, a sportier rear suspension and cost either $36,990 or $41,990 for the Elite. While they look the same, they are quite different to drive. But no matter which is chosen you’ll be driving a distinctive but attractive looking SUV with a nicely sculpted front, shapely scalloped sides complete with contrasting, strategically placed dark grey ‘body armour’ and a neatly shaped rear. Size wise, they are a little shorter, but wider than both the Mazda CX-3 and Toyota C-HR. Given those distinctive outside looks, the Kona cabins are much more mainstream, but nicely laid out with very practical style and function. There’s a large central tablet-style multimedia display for the Apple Carplay, Android Auto and an Auto Link system which give both connectivity and quick access to information, entertainment and comfort options. A smartphone is required for navigation as there’s no dedicated system. Elite models have full leather interiors,

heated front seats, wireless smartphone charging, a heads-up display, LED headlights and 18” alloy wheels instead of 17-inch. The Kona excels with precise, predictable handling and cornering – thanks to its well sorted dynamic combination of

steering, a rigid chassis, dual arm multilink rear suspension and its all-wheel-drive system. The front seats are long-distance excellent, both comfort and support wise, plus there’s very good views all-round from the driver’s seat.

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All Kona have an array of “SmartSense” active safety technologies which includes the radar-based lane assist, forward collision warning and blind spot warning. The boot, back seats up, holds 361 litres of luggage and there’s the usual fire extinguisher and first aid kit therein.

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Conceptual silliness

like front-wheel drive, and will defend it to the hilt. But even I have to concede that this new concept car is ... perhaps a bit much. It comes to us via DS Automobiles – the luxury arm of French outfit PSA – and it’s called the DS E-Tense Concept. This is what the team believe “a dream car might resemble in the year 2035.” No, don’t expect to see this on the showroom floor for quite some time. On the contrary, the E-Tense is more ‘design exploration’ than a pursuit of a realistic release. “We were given complete freedom to give shape our dreams and this creative process led us to imagine a two-facetted car, capable of delivering the best of two worlds: that of providing intense, unfettered driving enjoyment, with an abundance of power, and that of blending the art of living “à la française” with autonomous motoring,” said DS design director Thierry Metroz. “In a way, DS X E-TENSE comes across as a reinterpretation of the motorcycle side-car, with a bold asymmetric stance, but on four wheels.” Without question the wildest element of the E-Tense’s exterior is the asymmetrical profile. A front ‘grill’ sits in front of the driver’s side, while the two flanking vents (both differently sized) are integrated via some trippy LED cross-hatching. While the driver gets an open-cockpit to

play with, the solitary passenger gets their own pyramid-shaped “cocoon” cabin space – accessed via a gull-wing door. At the rear, a similar spider-web formation makes up the taillight structure, while the passenger cocoon cascades down the rear into an aggressive diffuser. There are many other strange elements in the E-Tense, like bodywork that can

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recover its original form after an impact, but it’s the power-train that we need to talk about. Front-wheel drive, electric-motors, and 1000kW. “Located within the front wheels, the two motors selected as the source of the all-electric DS X E-TENSE’s power provide unrivalled response,” they say. “For road use, peak power stands at 400kW (540

horsepower), a figure that rises to 1000kW (1360 horsepower) in circuit mode which allows the driver to savour the exquisite performance engineered by DS.” Perhaps DS Automobile know something about upcoming front-wheel drive technologies that the rest of us don’t? For now, this silly concept remains just that ... a concept.

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Friday, May 11, 2018

MX-5 gets the nod T

he Mazda MX-5 has added to its considerable awards tally by retaining its Most Popular Convertible title at the annual Honest John

Awards. Unlike many other accolades, the Honest John Awards aren’t awarded by judges or a panel of journalists, instead they honour the cars that are searched for the most on the site and recognise the models that create the most interest amongst Honest John readers. The lightest MX-5 since the iconic original, the Mazda MX-5 is shorter, lower and wider than the Mk3 it replaced. With the smallest overhangs and lowest centre of gravity yet, its dynamic proportions and Mazda’s KODO: Soul of Motion styling reflects its focus on driving pleasure in an unmistakably contemporary and dynamic way. Featuring Mazda’s award-winning SKYACTIV technology, the MX-5’s ultra-efficient petrol engines and lightweight chassis ensure that agility and driver engagement is taken to a new level. With perfect 50:50 weight distribution and more technology than ever

before, the MX-5 has firmly re-established Mazda’s dominance of the affordable sports car sector. With a range that offers a choice of traditional fabric-roofed roadster or the unique RF retractable fastback, MX-5 owners have never had so much choice, while recent additions include the Z-Sport Convertible and RF Sport Black special editions. Commenting on the MX-5’s win Honest John Managing Editor, Dan Powell said, “small, light and brilliant to drive, the Mazda MX-5 is open-top driving at its very best. “Over the last 12 months the peppy little Mazda has enjoyed unparalleled popularity in its class to once again take the Convertible Car of the Year Award. We agree with our readers when they say the MX-5 is nothing short of a delight.” The Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport stands-out thanks to its deep cherry red fabric hood, 17-inch black BBS wheels, and free-of-charge Machine Grey Metallic paint, while marked out by its free-ofcharge Eternal Blue Mica paint with contrasting black rear spoiler and door mirrors, the RF Sport Black joins the range later in May.

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Technology with style

learly Kiwis (and the rest of the world) are in love with SUVs, for last year in NZ more than 25,000 new ones were sold! They range from hard-nosed, real off-roaders to the ever-increasing numbers of two-wheel-drives designed for the urban jungle. While size-wise the Eclipse Cross slots in between the recently refreshed ASX and the larger Outlander range and shares a common platform with them, it is unique with its quite eye-catching (especially so in Brilliant Red), angular, thoroughly modern looks complete with spoiler and a dualwindow tailgate. There’s a wiper for the upper section only, but the lower section stayed remarkably clean during recent heavy rain. Being 4.4 metres long, the Eclipse Cross fits into the compact/small to medium class. It comes in either XLS or VRX models, both with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and eight-step CVT. Front-wheel-drive models cost $34,990 for the XLS, or $45,590 (both+ORCs)for the VRX as driven, complete with its generous list of extra features including a head-up display, excellent adaptive cruise control, leather interior trim, heated/ventilated front seats, LED headlights, double sunroof and dual-zone air con. The soon-to-arrive all-wheel-drive versions, with Mitsi’s three mode, electronically controlled Super All-Wheel Control will cost an additional $2000. The cabin in some respects isn’t quite

as stylish as the exterior, but is very nicely presented, especially in the VRX with its mix of soft-touch, red-stitched leather, alloy highlights and carbon fibre look-a-like inserts. Then, for both models, there’s the very smart looking and very useful centre console touchpad infotainment system and colourful central tablet-like 7.0-inch touchscreen, which my grandkids quickly mastered and then demonstrated to me how easy it was to use. While there’s no dedicated sat-nav, there’s both Apple/Android Car Play phone projection all within easy-to-use, fingertip reach. The driver and front seat passenger are very well catered for in nicely-shaped heated seats with very good space, even headroom, which is not encroached on with the presence of the double sunroof. For those in the back, their higher mounted seats are also spacious and comfortable for two, with decent head and knee room. As well there’s good views out for those seated thereon, however there’s no rear air vents and five-up, the centre seat should be occupied by the person with the best padded butt. The high lifting rear door accesses a decent 374 litres of luggage space, below which sits a space-saver spare. Eclipse’s performance matches both its body lines and your expectations, as well as bettering that of the ASX and Outlander. The refined, but very free-revving 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine,

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with 112kW and 254Nm of torque (pulling power from 2000rpm to 3500rpm), proved ever-keen to get on with its job. This urgency is assisted by the way the eight-step CVT auto responds exactly as it should in keeping the engine in its sweetest spots. There’s a manual mode and paddles too for this smooth and efficient CVT, but I reckon most drivers will be more than happy to leave it to do its own thing. As is the norm for new age, 2WD SUVs, the Eclipse is nicely set up for both around town and open road driving. It’s impressively quiet at cruise, but then also showed that it can deliver sharp handling and a still-comfortable ride for those who like to enjoy driving on more challenging formed roads and likewise corners. While the steering is direct and light for around town, it firms up nicely at speed. Meanwhile the quite firmly-tuned, wellsorted suspension means the Eclipse sits relatively flat through faster corners, with minimal body movement. A small pay-off for this is that at you sometimes can be aware of state of the

rough surfaces of some of our urban streets. Both models have seven airbags plus a comprehensive standard suite of driver aids – automated emergency braking, lane departure and forward collision warnings. The VRX also has blind spot warning/ lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert and an a 360-degree around view camera.

ECLIPSE VRX 2WD ■■ Pricing: $45,490 (XLS $34,990) – both plus ORCs. ■■ Engine: 1.5-litre 4 cylinder turbo petrol, 112kW and 254Nm of torque (2000-3500rpm). ■■ Transmission: 8-step CVT with sport mode and paddle shift – front-wheeldrive. ■■ Quoted Economy: 7.3L/100km. ■■ Safety: 7 air bags, comprehensive advanced driver assist/safety technology package. 5 star ANCAP rating. ■■ Tows: 1600kg (braked) ■■ Kerb to kerb turning circle: 10.9metres. ■■ Warranty: 10 year (160,000km power train) plus 5 year new vehicle warranty (100,000ks) and 5 year roadside assistance.

FINALE The Eclipse Cross VRX was nice to look at and nice to drive through its combination of style, technology, active safety systems and not forgetting the contribution of the smooth 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

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Exploring new territory K

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