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Acorn Creek – affordable, secure living A
new secure residential estate is being developed on the outskirts of Somerset West, offering an ideal lock-up-and-go lifestyle.
Acorn Creek will consist of full title homes, located amidst pristine farmland on the western side of the town. Pam Golding Properties (PGP) has the exclusive mandate to market the development and says it will offer affordable housing in a high-security environment that nevertheless retains the appeal of country living. The first phase of Acorn Creek will offer a choice of 60 erven, ranging in size from 292 m² to 747 m². Design options will include a choice of single- or double-storey units, with
either two or three bedrooms, plus the option of a study and either a single or double garage. Buyers can also opt for extras such as pergolas, covered patios, automated garages and built-in braais. Prices will range from R668 814 to R854 537, inclusive of VAT and with no transfer duties applicable. High quality finishes will include granite kitchen counter tops and aluminium windows. The estate totals close to 19 ha in size, and has a scenic canal running through its heart, which landscapers intend to make a key design element of the public garden areas. Additional green belts will border much of the residential area, creating an aesthetic flow into the surrounding farmland, while treelined avenues will further enhance the natu-
An artist’s impression of a double storey home at Acorn Creek
An artist’s impression of a single storey home
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ral environment. Security features will include electrified perimeter fencing, with a guard house, CCTV camera monitoring and biometric access control. PGP’s area manager for Somerset West, Linda Killick, says the estate will be the ideal home for first-time buyers as well as those scaling down from larger homes. She adds that the location alongside the R102 to Kuils River means that residents will have easy access to the N2 highway as well as into the town centre. “As a result they can enjoy the best of country living with scenic views in a tranquil environment, while still being able to access their places of work, medical care, schools and other facilities with ease. The popular Waterstone Village
R3 100 000
DE ZALZE WINELANDS GOLF ESTATE
021 887 4740 021 889 9974
www.annabasson.co.za
WELGEVONDEN
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Double Garage
WEB 7635
Shopping Centre is just 4,5 km away, offering a Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Virgin Active gym and numerous restaurants. “Somerset West CBD has a presence from all major retailers and banks, as well as a private hospital. And, of course, some of the most famous vineyards in the country are just a few kilometres away, many of them offering outstanding restaurants and winetasting facilities. The cherry on top is that the Strand beach front can be reached in 10 minutes, and Cape Town International Airport in less than half an hour.” Occupation is anticipated by early 2014. For more information on Acorn Creek, contact Linda Killick on 083 236 8663, 021 851 2633 or linda.killick@pamgolding.co.za.
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2.5 | Double Garage
R4 800 000
Mari 082 566 1155 Marina 082 557 0864 R2 225 000
WEB 7600
Best buy! Sunny family home with treed garden. Extra living area / flat. Quiet area, Designer home with long landscape windows frame fragments of mountain views. mountains.
Slaapkamers 3 | Badkamers 2 | Dubbel Motorhuis
WEB 7671
De Zalze Golf en Wynlandgoed, gewilde area, met gesellige kuierstoep wat skakel met leefareas.
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Verhuurders: Sorg dat jul versekering openbare aanspreeklikheid dek As jy eiendom verhuur, moet jy seker maak jy is vir openbare aanspreeklikheid gedek. Sulke dekking word gewoonlik in polisse vir motors en huishoudelike inhoud ingesluit, maar nie noodwendig in ’n huiseienaarspolis wat jou teen skade aan of verlies van ’n eiendom wat jy verhuur dek nie, sê Berry Everitt, besturende direkteur van die Chas Everitt International-eiendomsgroep. “’n Onlangse geval in die Verenigde Koninkryk toon duidelik wat die gevolge kan wees as daar so ’n gaping in jou dekking is. ’n Besoeker het op die trappe in ’n huureiendom geval en die eis – teen die eienaar van die eiendom – gaan na verwagting heelwat meer as £1 miljoen beloop. Die huurder se besoeker beweer die trappe was nie ‘geskik
vir die doel nie’ en omdat hy nog jonk is, sal enige vergoeding – indien die huisbaas aanspreeklik wel gehou word – ’n aansienlike som bedra om deurlopende versorging en verlies aan inkomste te dek. Gelukkig het die huisbaas in dié geval dekking vir openbare aanspreeklikheid, maar daarsonder sou sy geldsake benard gewees het.” Everitt skryf in die jongste uitgawe van die nuusbrief, Property Signposts, dat die meeste SA banke daarop aandring dat huiseienaarsversekering uitgeneem word op enige eiendom waarop daar ’n verband gehou word, ongeag of dit deur die eienaar bewoon word of verhuur word –- en dit is dié polis wat vir ’n klousule oor openbare aanspreeklikheid gefynkam moet word.
“Indien daar wel so ’n klousule is, sal dit gewoonlik skade of verlies van eiendom en besering van almal wat wettig op die perseel is – uitsluitend lede van jou huishouding – dek. So ’n klousule sal uiteraard huurders van ’n eiendom en hul gaste dek. “As daar egter nie so ’n klousule is nie, of as daar nie ’n verband op die eiendom is nie en jy om een of ander rede nie huiseienaarsversekering het nie, behoort jy jou makelaar of versekeringsmaatskappy sonder versuim te nader om die saak reg te stel. “Onthou ook dat hoewel jou huurder dekking vir openbare aanspreeklikheid in sy eie polis vir huishoudelike inhoud mag hê, dit heel waarskynlik nie lede van sy huishouding dek nie en jy mag heel waarskynlik aan-
spreeklik gehou word indien enige lid van die huishouding op die trappe val, oor ongelyke plaveisel struikel, of as ’n lekkende warmwatertoestel die plafon beskadig en dit op iemand val.” Volgens Everitt, is die saak nog dringender as jy eiendom in ’n deeltitelkompleks verhuur. “’n Woonkompleks het gewoonlik een polis wat al die geboue in die kompleks dek en die premies word deur die regspersoon uit eienaars se maandelikse heffings betaal. Maar as ’n klousule oor openbare aanspreeklikheid nie ingesluit is nie, en ’n besoeker word op gesamentlike eiendom beseer, sal jy en jou mede-eienaars self enige skadevergoeding wat deur ’n hof toegestaan word, moet betaal.”
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Can you sell privately? The truth is that there is nothing to stop you selling your own property. If you want to sell to any buyer, that is. The difference is that when you sell with a professional real estate company that really markets your property you will attract the Many property owners have perfectly ade- best buyers – and the best buyers pay you quate skills, in some cases perhaps better maximum market price. So that’s the difference than some agents. between selling your But aren’t you foolish property privately, and to let total strangers inselling through a real esto your property? Well, tate company: marketcaution must be exering. cised and some form of A professional real esbuyer qualification tate company should be needs to take place. But really skilled at marketin many cases you are ing your property to atjust as exposed when an tract maximum buyer estate agent brings an interest. When all the unqualified buyer to buyers see your property your property. well marketed they will How would you show interest. This mass handle the contract? As of buyer enquiry creates soon as you have buyer competition – reached agreement on where more than one the price and the terms buyer shows interest in you could instruct your Talking Property by Steve Caradoca property. conveyancing attorney Davies, director of Harcourts South The real estate marto take care of the paper- Africa ket, like any other marwork. ket, works on supply and demand. So when multiple buyers show interest in your property then they start to compete against each other for it. And they do this by making really good offers on your property – often paying full asking price – if the asking price represents fair market value. Contrast that to selling privately. When you sell privately, you are very limited in terms of the marketing that you can do. The resultant lack in buyer enquiry leads to very low levels of buyer competition – and lower offers. So if the main difference between finding the best buyer (who will pay you maximum) and just any buyer (who will make low offers) is marketing, then just what marketing are you getting from your estate agent? Do you have a written marketing plan – with guaranteed advertising? Does your marketing include print and website advertising? Do you have professional photo’s? Does the agency have a database of buyers they can match to your property? What is being done to make your property stand out in the crowd and appeal to buyers? Do you have access to national and international buyers? If the answer to the above is “no”, then it’s unlikely they will achieve a better selling result than you would privately. However, if you want to achieve the best price then you need to be exposed to the best buyers who will compete for your property and offer you the highest price they can – and isn’t that what every seller wants? This will more than justify any agents’ fees you have to pay. Find a professional real estate company who commits to world-class marketing, and sell for the most the market will pay. – E-mail your real estate question to steve.cd@harcourts.co.za. Is it possible to sell your property privately? Yes it is. Some estate agents may tell you that you can’t do it and that you don’t have the skills to sell your home. That’s untrue.
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Seminar on securing your assets STELLENBOSCH
R1 460 000
STELLENBOSCH
R2 055 000
ON SHOW
SOLE MANDATE
KOM KYK! Kamers 3 Badkamers 2 Parkering 1
UPMARKET APARTMENT! WEB 289478 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Parking 1
Uitstekende belegging in gesogte Welgevonden Landgoed. Noordfront, lae onderhoud en lugversorging. [K] 021 886 7905
DROEKS 082 685 9189
PAARL
WEB 277028
Nort facing apartment in historic centre of town. Quality finishes, covered balcony and basement parking. Walk to whatever you need. Pointers from Dorp Street. [O] 021 886 7905 LEON 082 575 7356 LISBE 084 666 0011 On Show: Sat 11 May 11h00 - 14h00
R1 830 000 PAARL
R1 890 000
PRICE REDUCED
BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL DESIGN WEB 285755 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1
PERFEKTE FAMILIE HUIS Kamers 4 Badkamers 2 M/Huis 2
WEB 290561
Characteristic gem with authentic features. Dating from the 30’s, it awaits contemporary design and vision that will set it apart. Excellent investment in VICKY 074 158 8016 the best of Paarl.
Lieflike familie huis met ingeboude braai. Groot tuin met swembad. 2 Slaapkamer woonstel vir ouma. [K] 021 872 2223
PAARL
SOLE MANDATE SOLE MANDATE SOLE MANDATE PRYS VERLAGING
[O] 021 872 2223
TERTIUS 082 329 4418
R 499 000 PAARL
R5 600 000
ALLEENMANDAAT
WINSKOOP VIR BEGINNERS/BELEGGERS Kamers 3 Badkamers 1 WEB 280507
HAPPY PEOPLE LIVE HERE Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garage 2
WEB 280229
Home with good karma and fabulous views! Finishes, Baie netjiese & oulike plekkie bied klein volledige accommodation and area to match the price. kombuis, motorafdak en omhein. Loopafstand van alles en op taxiroete. Ook ideaal indien jy wil afskaal. [O] 021 872 2223
[K] 021 872 2223
WELLINGTON
LITA 083 498 1018
BERENICE 072 423 1455
R1 395 000
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Parking 6
WELLINGTON
R1 275 000
DEEL MANDAAT
UITSTEKENDE WAARDE WEB 290704 Kamers 4 Badkamers 3 M/Huis 2
WEB 290442
Well situated property with commercial rights situated on Ruim lae onderhoud familiewoning op 773m² erf. the corner of Bain Street and Church Street. Rental Braaikamer met ingeboude braai. Netjies omhein. income of R10 600pm. [K] 021 864 2948 MARILIZE 082 445 6297 [O] 021 864 2948 LINDA 083 379 3769
DE WIJNLANDEN
R3 150 000 CROYDON
SOLE MANDATE
R2 650 000
SOLE MANDATE
VINEYARD SPLENDOR - LOVELY FAMILY HOME FEEL AT HOME WHEN YOU WALK IN! Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3.5 Garage 2 WEB 285716 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3.5 Garage 2 WEB 286833 Double storey overlooking Meerlust Vineyards. A wonderful home with large open living areas and garden with pool.
[O] 021 843 3438
VERHURINGS
Tranquil easy living home in Croydon Vineyard Estate. Fuctional open plan design with views of mountains and vineyards. CINDY 082 925 2960 KOOT 083 263 0541 [O] 021 843 3438 KOOT 083 263 0541 KOTIE 083 286 9461 KOTIE 083 286 9461 CINDY 082 925 2960
Stellenbosch - Jaco Spies 082 864 5015 Wellington - Andre Toerien 082 788 7746 & Mari Louw 083 626 8567 Welgevonden & Croydon - Ilse Wium 082 928 8139 Paarl - Vicky Bester 074 158 8016
“How to secure your assets, minimise taxes and eliminate death costs” is the theme of the Cape Chamber of Business and Industry’s workshop to be held in cooperation with Iprotect on 14 May at the The Cullinan Hotel, 1 Waterfront, Cape Town from 16:00–18:00. The seminar will introduce you to the ultimate commercial structures to optimally secure your assets, minimise taxes and eliminate death costs. Topics to be dealt with will include the following questions: Why are you paying too much tax? Will your death cost you a fortune? Is your business secure from
risk? Could your business cost you your home? Are you compliant with the new Companies Act? What do you need to know about the Consumer Protection Act? Who should attend? Business owners, property owners and self-employed professionals. The seminars, held nationally, are presented by leading commercial attorneys specialising in corporate, trust and tax law. The seminar costs R295 for members and R495 for non-members. To book your seat contact Bronwyn Lewis on 021 402 4328 or blewis@capechamber.co.za. Seating is limited so preregistration is essential.
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Joint Mandate
Web Ref 228647
R4 950 000
Stellenbosch
Joint Mandate
Indrukwekkend, netjies, afgerond en stylvol. Stap net in en leef jou droom. Ekstra woonstel met eie stoep, ingang en parkering is ‘n bonus! Kontak: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645
New Release
R2 495 000
Unsurpassed, open space, farmland views, situated in the Winelands Security Estate. This modern home offers a secure lifestyle with an open-plan design downstairs and 3 bedrooms, a 2nd lounge and balcony upstairs, with lovely mountain views. Christine 082 417 2506 / Graham 084 308 3540 Each office independently owned and operated
New Release
R799 000
Tuinhuis naby kampus en Ingenieurs departement. Goeie koop, stabiele inkomste in gevestigde blok! Kontak: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645
Sole Mandate
Web Ref 232879
R10 700 000
The 4 star rating of this popular Guest House leaves the guests coming back for more. A peaceful atmosphere with a sense of serenity envelops this beautiful property. All 5 guest rooms are self-catering, some with balconies and private garden space. Christine 082 417 2506 / Graham 084 308 3540
Joint Mandate
R1 395 000
Web Ref 122614
Gryp die geleentheid aan met hierdie drie slaapkamer, twee badkamer, Noordfront woonstel in baie gewilde kompleks. Noordfront, sonnig en netjies. Kontak: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645 Old Mutual Building, 40 Bird Street, Stellenbosch t 021 809 2760 | admin@sothebysrealtystb.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.com
Sole Mandate
Web Ref 228075
R4 950 000
Impeccable in every detail, this property is perfect for the discerning buyer who appreciates luxurious quality finishes. Well-appointed en-suite bedrooms and tasteful interior. Situated in an exclusive security estate at the foot of Stellenbosch mountain, close to lovely walks in the nearby forest. Contact: Monique 072 390 9227
Sole Mandate
R2 695 000
Web Ref: 232410
Situated in a “Parklike” suburb this spacious family home offers 4 bedrooms a study, 2 living areas & dining room, with an open-plan design. Plenty of space for the children to play. Pool, double garage & storeroom completes this home. Christine 082 417 2506 / Graham 084 308 3540
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Web Ref 227246
Klein Drakenstein | R15 900 000 (ex VAT)
Paarl | Wellington
Sole Mandate
Web Ref: 227949
Paarl | R1 850 000
Very neat and spacious home in quiet suburb with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and lots of extras including large garden, swimming pool and double garage. Contact: Miranda Coetzee 083 414 7212
Each office independently owned and operated
Unique lifestyle farm of 9Ha with historical homestead. Potentially a tourist or venue facility, nursery, guest farm. Stunning mountain views and easy access to main routes. Conveniently near town. Contact: Irene 074 127 9280 / Danie 083 627 2148
Web Ref: 169356
Wellington | Aanbiedinge vanaf R4 250 000
’n 9ha kleinhoewe in ‘n goeie, landelike omgewing. Vars lug en water. Rustige ruimte met uitsig oor die vallei. Vier slaapkamer huis. Vraprys: R4 500 000 Kontak: Irene 074 127 9280 / Danie 083 627 2148
Web Ref 184459
Rozenmeer Country Estate | R1 035 000
Plot and plan 3 bedroom duplex in pristine Rozenmeer Estate at a very affordable price – all costs included, up to 100% loans to qualified buyers. Other options available! Contact: Bronwyn Boyd 083 420 1747
Web Ref: 231441
Boschenmeer | Offers from R3 900 000
Pure excellence in prime position. Dempers built, library shelves in Mahogany, dressing room cupboards in Pear wood, designed by Pierre Cronje. Asking Price: R4 500 000 Contact: Bronwyn Boyd 083 420 1747
Web Ref: 229073
Vredenburg | R880 000
Build your dream house on this beautiful north-facing plot in popular new security complex. Contact: Miranda Coetzee 083 414 7212
140 Main Road, Paarl. 7646. | t 021 870 1011 | info@sirpaarl.co.za www.sothebysrealty.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.com | www.farmssouthafrica.com | www.farmandranchsir.com
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Web Ref 195680
Wellington | R725 000
Build your dream home overlooking the beautiful mountains of the Boland. Walking distance from school. The extent of the stand is 768m². Contact: Estelle Denys 072 141 4117
SPARK: CHEV INVESTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
‘Local is lekker’ with a Chevy Spark QUICKPIC
All for R101 500, inclusive of VAT. “Thanks to the flexibility afforded to us due to the local manufacture of the ever-popular Chevrolet Spark, we have been able to tailor the local range and offer South Africans really unique options to suit their tastes. The new Spark Pronto fills a gap in the market where small businesses may not have been able to afford or require a bona fide bakkie like the Chevrolet Utility – now they can enjoy a pur-
its youthful looks, attractive pricing and “cool” connotations linked to the original Chevrolet Beat concept car which featured in the Transformers movies – the Spark Campus is the perfect option for those budget-minded students who require a cost-effective car which still looks fun and funky. Carrying a sticker price of just R106 100 and still featuring all the essentials like air conditioning, remote central locking, a radio-ready
rivatives, each of which offers enhanced levels of specification and added allure. Building ollowing a R1-billion investment in on the generous standard equipment list, the its local manufacturing plant in Port affordable and well-priced Spark range is furElizabeth, General Motors South Afther enhanced by the new premium look and rica’s (GMSA) locally produced Chevrolet feel of the LS and LT models, which continue Spark celebrates its first year of South Afalong the strong lines created in the A-segrican production this May. ment by the original Spark L and LS models. From the new R113 600 Spark, which gains With five different and distinct models to enhanced features like roof rails, an alarm choose from, each designed and immobiliser combination around their uniquely South and a comprehensive audio sysAfrican consumers, the new tem with CD, MP3, USB and auxChevrolet Spark is the personiiliary support, to the R123 000 fication of that age-old adage: Spark LS which sees the addition “local is lekker”. of chrome detailing, 14-inch alHarking back to vehicles loy wheels, electric front winwhich have been absent from dows and mirrors, auto-locking the South African market for doors and steering wheel-mountsome time now, the new Spark ed audio controls, to the rangePronto – which is fully classitopping Spark LT (R136 500) fied as a commercial vehicle which sports 15-inch alloy and offers VAT exemption to wheels, extra colour-coding on VAT-registered businesses – is the body, electric windows at the the perfect solution to the delivrear, side airbags, rear parking ery or cargo-carrying needs of sensors and an optional decal any small business. package – there really is a Spark Looking smart, being light on to suit any South African pocket its feet, able to carry 275 kg of and taste. goods and offering a generous “We really believe the revised cargo volume of 876 litres, the Chevrolet Spark range appeals new Spark Pronto means dealto many different South Africans ing with smaller items is now on many different levels. With a breeze. such a vast array of models on From couriers and florists to offer and with very keen pricing security companies and medito boot, the Chevrolet Spark will cal laboratories – the new Spark continue to serve as one of the Pronto serves brilliantly as a most popular vehicles in the enpractical and versatile city runtry level segment. about. “Being able to tailor the Spark Not forgetting passenger and line-up to suit the needs and driving comfort, the Spark wants of our local consumers is Pronto still features the same The range-topping Spark LT (R136 500) which sports 15-inch alloy wheels, extra colour-coding on the body, electric win- something we are very proud of high levels of passenger com- dows at the rear, side airbags, rear parking sensors and an optional decal package – there really is a Spark to suit at GMSA,” said Alastair IronPOTO: QUCKPIC fort and safety as found in other any South African pocket and taste. side, general manager of MarketSpark models, with dual front ing at GMSA. “After the Spark airbags, ABS with EBD, power steering, re- pose-built compact commercial vehicle which audio setup which allows for youth-typical au- was honoured as 2011’s top performing pasmote central locking and air conditioning all not only offers generous practicality but also dio system customisation, ABS with EBD and senger vehicle in South Africa according to available as standard, along with speakers comes with the verve offered by other Spark dual front airbags, the Spark Campus presents the Synovate Quality Awards, we are wholly and audio wiring in place should the optional derivatives,” comments Chevrolet Brand a no-compromise budget-friendly value op- committed to maintaining the excellent qualiradio be fitted. ty of a proudly South African product.” Manager, Tim Hendon. tion. The Spark Pronto also features the same The comprehensive new Chevrolet Spark Launched towards the end of 2012 as part Its fuel economy also adds to the value propeconomical 60 kW/ 108 Nm 1,2-litre petrol en- of the local production programme, the Chev- osition where students who operate on a tight range comes standard with a 5-year/ 120 000 gine and five-speed manual gearbox as found rolet Spark Campus is just another example budget can rest easy without exorbitant fuel km warranty and comprehensive Roadside in all other Spark models, bringing with it ex- of how GMSA has taken advantage of their expenses. Assistance, as well as five years’ anti-corrocellent fuel efficiency (5,4 litres per 100 km on investment in the Spark. With the Spark alComplementing the Spark Pronto and Cam- sion cover. the combined average cycle and 129 g/km ready featuring as a prominent choice for stu- pus models, the revised range is completed A service plan is available on all models as CO2). dent consumers in South Africa – thanks to by the new Spark, Spark LS and Spark LT de- an optional extra on purchase.
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Athletic look for new Honda CR-Z QUICPIC
rain-sensing wipers and auto headlights. Revised door panel casings allow for improved storage space, while the cabin lighting now employs LEDs. These are not only more energy efficient, but also contribute to the latest CR-Z interior’s sophisticated mood. However, perhaps the most significant improvements are to be found under the Honda coupé’s sleekly sculpted shape. While its advanced 1,5-litre petrol engine has been retained, this latest version employs a revised i-VTEC variable valve timing system, linked to an updated electronic control unit (ECU). As a result, maximum power output has increased from the previous 84 kW to 89 kW. The IMA hybrid drive-train couples this petrol engine to an electric motor and a bat-
tery pack. The updated CR-Z now employs a lithium-ion battery instead of the previous nickel-metal hybrid design. This has allowed the power output of the electric motor to be upped from 10 kW to 15 kW. With both the petrol engine and the electric motor working in tandem, the IMA hybrid system is able to produce a combined total output of 101 kW (10,5 percent more than before) with an accompanying torque peak of 190 Nm (an improvement of 9,2 percent). The power hike allows meaningful gains in performance. The 0 - 100 km/h sprint time improves from 9,7 sec to 9,0 sec, while top speed is 200 km/h. Despite the improvement in the coupé’s sprinting capability, combined cycle fuel
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consumption remains impressive at 5,2 litres/100 km, while CO² emissions are pegged Honda Motor Southern Africa has introat an equally laudable 124 g/km duced an updated version of the groundTo maximise the full potential of the CR-Z’s breaking CR-Z hybrid sports coupé. The IMA hybrid power-train, a Plus Sport button dynamic two-door benefits from a series has been added to the coupé’s multifunction of improvements, aimed at creating an steering wheel. It provides access to a new even more involving driving experience, Sport Plus mode, available only when the batwhile also adding further visual appeal. tery charge is at more than 50 percent of total capacity. Previewed at last year’s Paris InternationThe S+ mode provides instant access to the al Motor Show, the revised CR-Z boasts subtle extra power boost provided by the electric updates to the exterior styling and the interimotor for up to 10 seconds under full throttle. or execution. At the same time, the power outA flashing indicator in the instrument panel put of the hybrid drive-train has been inconfirms when the S+ feature is active. It can creased, while fuel efficiency and CO2 emisbe selected in all three driving modes offered sions remain exemplary. by the trend-setting coupé: Eco, Normal and A new front bumper, together Sport. with a revised grille and a pano“The 2013 Honda CR-Z further ramic glass sunroof, are among the underscores Honda’s strength and key contributors to the 2013 Honda innovation in the burgeoning hyCR-Z’s sharper looks. The keener brid car market,” says Graham Eastyling theme is continued at the gle, director of HSAF. “The addirear, where a new, more aerodytional output places even greater namic diffuser design has been inemphasis on the sporty hybrid’s troduced. dynamic prowess, with its impresFilling the sporty Honda’s sively low emissions levels. sculpted wheel arches are brand“In addition, the keener styling new 17-inch alloy wheels with a and upgraded interior contribute striking design that places further to hybrid motoring package that is visual emphasis on the CR-Z’s athboth compelling and entertaining letic character. In addition, a new to drive – proof that eco-friendly extrovert body colour – Premium cars can be exciting and satisfyNorthern Lights Violet Pearl – has ing, too,” Eagle adds. been added to the available palette The 2013 Honda CR-Z is availaof hues. ble through Honda’s national netThe cabin has also undergone a work of authorised automotive series of subtle updates, including dealers. The retail price of a new interior colour scheme, and R332 800 includes a threeleather upholstery for the sculpted year/100 000 km warranty, a fivebucket seats and the door panel inyear/90 000 km service plan and a serts, creating a smart and sporty one-year AA roadside assistance ambience. Standard features in- Filling the sporty Honda’s sculpted wheel arches are brand-new 17-inch alloy wheels with a striking design that package. Services are at 15 000 km clude Bluetooth, heated seats, places further visual emphasis on the CR-Z’s athletic character. intervals.
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Subaru BRZ: The enthusiast’s sports car
The Subaru BRZ is the epitome of a sports car, where these evocative factors come together to create a unique driving experience. QUICKPIC A front-mounted Boxer® engine. A sixspeed manual gearbox. Rear-wheel drive. That low-slung driving position. Sports bucket seats. The Subaru BRZ is the epitome of a sports car, where these evocative factors come together to create a unique driving experience. Developed alongside the Toyota 86, the Subaru BRZ is an exhibition of true Subaru engineering know-how and expertise, especially when the BRZ’s Boxer® engine is con-
sidered. The Subaru BRZ’s Boxer® engine’s lowmounted position within the engine bay as well as its own low centre of gravity – due to its flat design – contribute to lowering the overall centre of gravity of the BRZ which translates into widely enhanced road-holding and handling dynamics. Producing 147 kW and 205 Nm, the lively Boxer® engine gives the BRZ an energetic and fun-to-drive character. With such an attractive body, the Subaru BRZ also sports a comprehensive list of standard features which comprises a premium
driving and ownership experience. Smart features like bi-xenon headlights, keyless access and push-button starting, a premium audio system and 17-inch alloy wheels are further enjoyed. Bolstered by unique, BRZ-specific features like the aerodynamic rear spoiler and the Subaru performance exhaust system, both of which are fitted as standard as well. Included in the R389 900 retail price of the Subaru BRZ, Subaru Southern Africa offers a unique ownership package which includes a full maintenance plan for five years or 105 000 km.
This maintenance plan complements the standard 3-year/100 000 km warranty and Subaru Assist package. Marketing manager at Subaru Southern Africa, Ashley Lazarus, comments: “The BRZ is a true sports car for driving enthusiasts and we believe that the enhanced standard specification as well as the added value of the full maintenance plan give the BRZ an advantage over its competitors. That, and the fact that the performance exhaust and the cheeky rear spoiler really give it a special, Subaru-style sound and presence.”
Volkswagen top in passenger cars QUICKPIC Volkswagen Group South Africa strengthened its leadership position in the South African car passenger market in April 2013 with the total sales of 8 463 units and a market share of 24,6%. In April 2013, 34 346 new passenger cars were sold in South Africa, an increase of 16,4% when compared to April 2012 sales. The sales, however, decreased by 8,6% when compared with March 2013. To date, the new passenger car market is 5,7% up when compared to the same period in 2012. Polo Vivo was the best-selling passenger car in April with total sales of 2 762 units. It was followed by Polo, which sold 2 160 units in April. Since its market introduction in March 2010, Polo Vivo has sold 108 836 units. Polo Vivo has been the top-selling passenger car in South Africa for the past three years.
April was another good month for Audi with the delivery of 1 607 units to customers. The A4 was again the best-seller for the Audi Brand with 535 units. Audi’s year to date premium segment market share improved to 24,5% in April. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles reported deliveries of 817 units in the light commercial vehicles segment in April. “The sales were boosted by Amarok single and double cabs which sold 589 units,” said Mike Glendinning, director: sales and marketing at Volkswagen Group South Africa. “The car sales in April were partly boosted by the availability of more selling days. The selling rate of new cars per day was up 6,7% in April when compared to April 2012, but it was slightly down compared to March. “The decline can be attributed to amongst other things softening demand due weaker economic circumstances and increase in CO² emissions tax which came into effect in April.”
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Maserati Ghibli makes worldwide debut QUICKPIC The all-new Ghibli is set to break new ground for Maserati. With its debut at the Shanghai Motor Show, it marks the first time in Maserati history that the Italian sports, luxury and prestige maker will have two four-door sedans on sale at the same time. The Ghibli’s design ethos emphasizes its more dynamic driving characteristics by maintaining visible links with the larger Quattroporte, while delivering a more aggressive visual personality. The outline of the body reflects a coupé-like philosophy for the four-door sedan, while there are strong feline hints around the Ghibli’s grille and headlights. The grille takes its inspiration from the current GranTurismo and it can draw a line back to the classic A6 GCS of the 1950s. It also maintains Maserati’s distinctive Cpillar treatment, which delivers much of the coupé-like stance and carries the classical Saetta Maserati logo, carrying on a tradition dating back to 1963. The side profile is dominated by a swage line that runs from the traditional Maserati grille vents behind the front wheels and finishes in the rear lights themselves. Inside, the Ghibli sets itself apart from the Quattroporte with its own dashboard design that perfectly meets the buyer’s need for a sportier and youthful experience without losing any of the luxury expected in a Maserati. The Ghibli will have a more focused, sportier philosophy than the larger Quattroporte. It will be available with two turbo-charged 3.0litre V6 gasoline engines, an eight-speed automatic transmission and both rear-wheel drive and the new Q4 all-wheel drive system. The most powerful of the V6s will be the twin-turbo unit in the Ghibli S, which produces 301 kW (410 hp) of power at 5 500 rpm and
550 Nm of torque from just 1 750 rpm. This engine is shared between the rear-wheel drive Ghibli S and the all-wheel drive Ghibli S Q4. The all-wheel drive Ghibli S Q4 will reach 100 km/h in just 4,8 seconds, while the rearwheel drive version takes just 0,2 seconds longer. The Ghibli S has a quoted top speed of 285 km/h, which is just 1 km/h faster than the Ghibli S Q4. The second turbo-charged 3.0-litre V6 gasoline engine available on the Ghibli not only has an impressive power of 243 kW (330 hp) and 500 Nm of torque, but delivers a fuel economy figure of just 9,6 litres/100 km. It is much more than a fuel saving car, though, because it is capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in just 5,6 seconds. Both of these engines, with their parallel turbochargers, were developed by Maserati Powertrain in partnership with Ferrari Powertrain and will be built by Ferrari in its world-leading engine construction facility in Maranello. Sharing much of the technology with the Quattroporte’s 3.8-litre V8 engine, the V6 engines use gasoline direct injection technology along with two low-inertia parallel turbochargers, four continuous camshaft phasers and deliver their fuel at around 200 bar of pressure. This technology means that while the Ghibli S V6 has a rev limiter at 6500 rpm; it still delivers 90% of its torque from less than 1 500 rpm. The Ghibli will also become the first Maserati production car in history to be powered by a diesel engine, with a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel. The 3.0-litre turbo-charged V6 develops 202 kW (275 hp) of power and a crushing 600Nm of torque to deliver 0-100km/h acceleration in just 6,3 seconds. Critically, its NEDC fuel economy figure is less than 6,.0 litres per 100 km. It uses highly advanced Common-Rail direct fuel injection with 2000 bar of injection pressure and it also features reduced-dwelltime injectors. This helps it to deliver sequen-
The Ghibli’s design ethos emphasizes its more dynamic driving characteristics by maintaining visible links with the larger Quattroporte while delivering a more aggressive visual personality. PHOTO: QUICKPIC tial multiple injections for highly responsive performance and cleaner emissions. The Ghibli is set to reveal a character all its own thanks to its combination of doublewishbone front suspension and a state-of-theart, multi-link rear suspension with the option of the active Skyhook system, part-time all-wheel drive, firm suspension damping and powerful braking system. The Ghibli is the only car in its class to use a standard mechanical limited slip differential in all its versions in order to deliver the best inherent traction in all driving situations. Like the Quattroporte, its chassis design is based around a rigid and extremely secure steel safety cell that employs an array of different steel and aluminium alloys to deliver precise strengths and minimal weight. The front of its chassis is based around an aluminium
casting with a reinforced cross-strut which helps deliver outstanding rigidity in all directions, while the rear of the chassis is made from rolled steel. The Ghibli’s three ground-breaking engines will be fitted into a wheelbase that is around 20 centimetres shorter than the Quattroporte (2,99 metres) and an overall length that is, at 4,97 metres, 29 cm shorter. The Ghibli S will boast 360 mm x 32 mm ventilated and cross-drilled dual-cast front brake discs while it has 350 mm x 28 mm ventilated rear discs. It uses six-piston Brembo fixed brake calipers on the front and four-piston units at the rear to help it stop from 100 km/h to zero in just 36 metres. The Ghibli sits on 18-inch wheels and tyres, while the Ghibli S models ride on 18 -inch staggered tyres; 19inch, 20-inch and 21-inch wheels are available as options.
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