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Historic wine estate’s village receives international praise The sale of properties to the value of R226 million in only one year since the launch of Nooitgedacht Village in Stellenbosch has been acclaimed by UK newspaper the Financial Times and also the UK Sunday Times, which named it among the world’s 20 leading property developments.

Sphere Magazine placed it as one of the top four properties in worldwide trend-leading wine regions.

Nooitgedacht Village is on land abutting the 240 ha Nooitgedacht Estate renowned for its magnificent 1 774 homestead and its illustrious past as the property of Cecil John Rhodes and Hendrik Cloete of Groot Constantia fame. It is among the most authentic traditional Cape Dutch architectural treasures in the Western Cape, and the estate remains a vibrant working farm producing premium wines and fruit for export to overseas markets.

Nooitgedacht Village is at the hub of a collection of famous wine estates that include Simonsig, Beyerskloof, Kanu, Hartenberg and L’Avenir and has convenient access to the towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek as well as Cape Town and its northern suburbs.

Construction is already under way and a wide variety of accommodation will be on offer which includes: ) Village Walk: 113 plot and plan 3-bedroom homes of 135 m², with 2 bathrooms and a garage ) Village Square: 92 garden duplexes clustered around a beautiful cobbled piazza’s ) Village Close, Simonsberg Manor and Nooitgedacht Manor will consist of 350 m² and 750 m² plots. ) Village Retreat for over 55s,

The entrance to the Nooitgedagt housing development with 171 retirement units with assisted living and frail care facilities.

Gerhardt Jooste, developer of the project on behalf of the Wirth family, owners of the historic wine farm Nooitgedacht, says the village has already also proved a valuable investment for buyers. One of the first phases, Village Walk, has seen a growth of 43% in value in 12 months, and sales figures are outperforming most other developments in South Africa.

Werner Wirth of the Fritz Wirth

Family Trust, said that Nooitgedacht Village was the first of its kind where, in a traditional village setting, residents may enjoy the benefits of a historic wine farm, panoramic mountain views, and an extraordinary range of facilities.

These included a state-of-the-art gymnasium, golf club membership, an equestrian centre, artists’ village, wine cellar, bakery, deli, and market.

He said that the nature of Stellenbosch as a university town was

changing with the development of large office precincts such as the popular Techno Park. Stellenbosch was now the town with the most listed companies’ head offices in South Africa and as a result, it was drawing a residential component that included families looking for accommodation in or near the town, he said.

The first owners of Village Walk have taken occupation of their houses and construction of the next 62 houses has started. A new phase of

24 garden duplexes facing the cascades in the 2,3 ha Village Park that is a central feature of the landscape, was launched this week. The park is part of a massive programme that includes R6,3 million worth of landscaping and the planting of mature trees along the entrance boulevard.

Live your dream in a village rich in architecture, history and heritage, where age-old traditions, customs and celebrations take you back to an era of craftsmen, village festivals and timeless tranquillity.

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Buyers frustrated at website clutter For a while now buyers have been expressing their frustration at the factthatthenationalpropertyportals and websites are cluttered with listings that are not for sale.

With decreasing stock levels the problem has worsened. Estate agents usually advertise property for sale on the Internet by uploading listings to their own company website, their franchise website (if they are a franchise), and then a host of other property websites of which the main ones are Private Property and Property24.

Most estate agencies are carrying fewer listings at the moment. In order to give some bulk to their websites, and in the hope of attracting buyer en-

quiries, some agents are resorting to listing other estate agencies’ mandates on different websites.

If this is done without the consent of the sole mandate agency it is a breach of the Estate Agents’ Code of Conduct. It amounts to “highjacking” another estate agency’s listing and then unethically benefiting from buyer enquiry that should have gone to the mandate holder.

But what really frustrates buyers is when they inquire about load of listings, they are told by the agent that the properties are sold or actually listed at a different price. It’s really unprofessional conduct by an agent to advertise properties for sale that are sold (unless they’ve just sold in the

last day or so or are under offer).

At Harcourts we’ve even seen other agencies download our professional photo’s and use them when listing our mandates.

The concept of a sole mandate is that one agency (or in the case of a joint mandate perhaps two agencies) invests money in marketing a property, using a variety of different effective marketing methods. Other estate agencies don’t have the right to list another company’s sole mandate.

Clogginguppropertywebsiteswith hundreds of listings of properties that have already been sold, frustrates a buyer. It also means that the properties that are actually on the market get lost amidst those that aren’t.

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lect their listing agent If you are a buyer and taking into consideryou are enquiring about ation their skill levproperties with an agent els, reputation, abilithrough a website, first ask ty to market their if the property is on sole property, and compemandate with another tency. It’s in your inagency. If it is, you are betterest as a buyer to ter off viewing the listing work with such an through the listing agent Talking Property, by agent. Don’t get stuck who can negotiate directly Steve Caradoc-Davies, with someone who with you and the seller, principal of Harcourts doesn’t measure up should you want to make Platinum and just happens to an offer. If an agent blatantly engages in this practice the get their claws stuck into you because best way to censor them is simply not you responded on their website listto work with them. After all, if an ing for a property that they don’t even agent doesn’t have the ability to se- have the right to advertise. The concure sole mandates, do you really sumer is powerful today – so don’t want to work with them? Sellers se- tolerate unethical practice.

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Residential estates sought after by buyers While the concept of living within a boomed-off suburb may once have been considered an unusual one, suited only to a very small niche category of buyers, modern lifestyle changes and the search for security have seen the concept of the residential estate come into its own in recent years.

It is now one of the most highly sought-after options for many property buyers, from firsttime buyers with aspirations to home-ownership to those purchasing in the top end luxury bracket. Investor buyers also tend to favour such properties, due to their potential to generate high rental income.

Pam Golding Properties (PGP) reports that this shift in perception is nowhere more evident than in the Helderberg, where both completed homes and vacant land in secure estates are now among the fastest-selling properties,

This elegant four-bedroom home in the Erinvale Golf Estate is on the market through Pam Golding Properties, priced at R7,655 million. The home is located in a quiet cul de sac with beautiful mountain views, and has excellent flow from its open plan interior to the pool and garden.

provided they are appropriately priced.

PGP’s area manager for Somerset West, Louise Varga, says almost 30 percent of the current market stock in that town is located within an estate, with most such properties selling within six weeks of listing.

Varga says security is usually the key factor which attracts buyers to a secure estate, due to the reduced fear of crime and perception of a safe environment in which to raise a family.

However, safety is not the only factor, she says: “Often it is also a lifestyle choice based on the unique culture and character of the estate, facilities such as golf courses which support a particular hobby or passion, and in the case of some estates, a sense of exclusivity and status associated with the address.”

Another factor is the search for a more oldfashioned sense of community and neighbourliness, adds PGP agent Edelweiss Hankey. “A recent study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on gated communities found that the social connections offered by this lifestyle are often equally important, especially in communities where there is a shared interest such as golf or horse-riding at the heart of the product offering.”

Varga notes that buyers considering a home in a secure estate should pay careful attention to the specific rules and regulations of that environment, including any stipulations set down by the Homeowners’ Association, as well as the specific building and design guidelines which govern the estate. “Buyers must also ensure they are able to keep up with the monthly levies,” she adds.

The variety of secure estates on offer in the Somerset West area ranges from established larger and luxurious communities to new, smaller developments offering just a handful of homes. Among the largest and most prestigious is Erinvale Golf Estate, with its 433 properties including both freehold and sectional title options, a state of the art golf course, hotel, spa and restaurant. Prices here can range as

This five-bedroom home occupies an erf of over 200 m² in the sought-after Silvertree Heights estate, located in an upmarket suburb of Spanish Farm in Somerset West. It enjoys sweeping views over the Cape peninsula, and offers an elegant modern lifestyle. The home is on the market through Pam Golding Properties, priced at R15,25 million. high as R29 million for the most elaborate topend homes.

PGP is currently marketing an elegant fourbedroom home located in a quiet cul de sac with beautiful mountain views, priced at R7,655 million.

Equally prestigious but far smaller is Silvertree Heights in the upmarket suburb of Spanish Farm, an estate which occupies over 20 000 m² yet includes just nine exclusive homes, designed with a mix of Tuscan, Provençale and English colonial styles. Most residents here are mature buyers over the age of 50, who enjoy the proximity to local amenities such as the Waterstone Village shopping centre and Mediclinic Vergelegen.

Homes do not come onto the market very often, with the last sale in 2011 fetching R2,3 million for a vacant erf of approximately 1 850 m², and the last two homes sold in 2009 for R9 mil-

lion (a PGP sale) and R7 million respectively.

Brand new to the upper end of this market is a development known as Silverwood Close, located in a prime position in the heart of Parel Vallei. The estate consists of just eight beautifully-appointed prestige homes, with prices starting from R5,99 million.

Those seeking more affordable homes in a secure estate may consider Summergreens, consisting of 39 erven situated alongside the Somerset West Country Club. The location close to schools and public transport makes this an ideal environment for young professionals and families, with prices ranging from around R500 000 for vacant erven and up to R2 million for a four-bedroom home.

PGP currently has the mandate for the largest erf in the estate, a 450 m² plot occupying a prime location bordering a green belt. It is on the market at R875 000.

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Tenant Profile Network releases revolutionary RentReport RentReport is a new suburb-specific report system, which is based on all of Tenant Profile Network’s (TPN) current information databases. These sources include TPN’s RentBook, RentBay and credit bureau data, as well as suburb demographics sourced from Stats SA population census and General Household Surveys.

“RentReport generates reports which are based on a number of crucial suburb demographics,” says Michelle Dickens, managing director of TPN. “For example, the most important demographic from a buy-to-let perspective is how many properties within an area are rental properties. This can indicate the kinds of volume of tenants looking to rent in that area.”

Dickens goes on to explain that RentReport also distinguishes between property types in a specified area, such as townhouses, clusters or freehold properties. The database then goes on to detail rental percentages of those property categories in that area.

“For example, in an area like Sunninghill there are more townhouses for rent than townhouses that are occupied by owners,” says Michelle. “In contrast, there are more owner-occupied freehold properties in Sunninghill than tenants renting this type of property. Therefore, potential investors in Sunninghill properties can deduce that townhouses would be a more valuable buyto-let investment.”

RentReport provides a holistic overview of all resident demographics and property types in an area, which is then broken down between owners and tenants. Data provided includes the average number of tenants per household, the housing dynamic of these tenants and the average ages of household heads,” continues Dickens. “You are also able to view the income of each household, which enables buy-to-let investors to derive the affordability of rental prices in that area

RentReport, an interactive rental tool is launched in South Africa during a recent conference. based on 30% of income.”

Other fields of information specified within RentReport’s data include the employment status of tenants in specified areas, education level and languages spoken.

The report also indicates the good standing level of tenants, and in the surrounding areas and the national average. “This means you are able to view a breakdown of pay-

ment performance in an area and allows you to analyse this performance against the national, provincial and other local averages.”

Another element within RentReport is an overview of rental prices achieved in a selected area over a six-quarter period, which is subcategorised into one, two and threebedroom properties, and shows the average

maximum and minimum rent achieved for each category over the period. “A visual graph is also supplied which indicates in which price brackets the majority of rentals are being achieved The report also supplies the relevant outlying data, which shows, for example, that a three-bedroom rental price bracket can start from R 11 000 and up to R 18 000 per month.”

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Stadsig to offer affordable housing A new development on the urban edge of Wellington in the Boland is perfectly positioned to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in the town.

So says Pam Golding Properties’ area manager for Wellington and Paarl, Surina du Toit, who believes Stadsig will help alleviate the current shortage of stock – coupled with high demand – in the price bracket between R750 000 and R1,5 million.

Du Toit says the demand in this price range is being driven by a recent influx of buyers relocating to the Boland town from either central Cape Town or the city’s northern suburbs.

“This is prompted, in part, by the trend to-

wards a more wholesome, family-centred lifestyle with buyers recognising the need to offer their children a more relaxed and laid-back childhood than can be achieved in the big city,” she says.

“The excellent schools on offer both in Wellington itself and nearby Paarl are a major drawcard for such families, as is the rich history and culture of the area and its scenic vineyards. The area is also growing in popularity as a weekend getaway for Capetonians, and is increasingly seen as a destination for good restaurants, wineries and function venues.”

PGP’s development manager Louise Varga adds that there is also growing demand from other buyer categories.

“For older buyers, for example, the appeal of small-town living is considerable, provided they have access to good medical facilities and convenient amenities, all of which are available in Wellington.

“The result is that we are seeing a wide variety of buyers seeking a combination of affordability and security – both of which Stadsig delivers,” Varga says.

The development lies on the outskirts of Wel-

lington as one heads towards the scenic Bain’s Kloof Pass, surrounded by rolling farmlands and with 360° views of the Haweqa mountains and surrounding vineyards. The result is a semi-rural lifestyle – yet one that is easily accessible and has the additional benefit of a secure perimeter, with a 24 hour manned entrance, security boom and access control.

Stadsig will offer free-standing homes with contemporary Cape Vernacular architecture, sold on a full-title, plot and plan basis.

Phase One, currently launching to market, will consist of 22 erven, ranging in size from 200sqm to just over 350sqm.

Ultimately the development will offer a total of 137 homes, with a wide variety of design options. Buyers can choose from 12 different styles including both single-storey and doublestorey homes, with either two bedrooms, three bedrooms or three bedrooms and a study.

All homes will have their own enclosed back gardens and paved driveways, as well as fittings such as granite kitchen counters and black steel braai/fireplaces. Optional extras will include automated garages and additional lighting and data points.

Stadsig lies on the outskirts of Wellington as one heads towards the scenic Bain’s Kloof Pass, surrounded by rolling farmland and with 360 degree views of the Haweqa mountains and surrounding vineyards.

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The importance of checking every aspect of a prospective tenant’s credit and other records has to be done even more thoroughly if the rented property is in a well-managed scheme or estate with an active body corporate or a vigilant home owners association (HOA), says Tony Clarke, managing director of the Rawson Property Group.

“Body corporates and home owners associations these days have the legal right to impose fines on members or owners when the occupant of the unit has in some way or other, to put it in its broadest terms ‘let down the standards’ of the scheme or the estate as a whole,” he says.

This ‘letting down’ can involve fairly simple issues such as not maintaining the unit satisfactorily, like allowing blocked drains to remain that way or leaving broken windows unrepaired, but it can also involve the tenant’s behaviour.

Partying in a noisy way late into the night, playing music too loud or even insulting other residents or the staff can place the landlord

at risk of being fined.

“If, in the tenant’s previous tenancies at other rented properties, there is even so much as a hint of irresponsibility or if their employment record is in any way patchy, these should be taken as warning signs.”

Clarke says he has come across cases where, sometimes following the loss of a job by one or both of the couple occupying the unit, everything else fell apart.

In these cases, said Clarke, the landlord on whom the fine is levied can of course, by law, claim from the tenant, but the chances are that the sort of tenant behaving in this way will also be the one to default on his rental payments and will not acknowledge any claims of this sort.

“In eight cases out of ten, these fines will, in our experience, be paid by the unit owner, who will then not be compensated for his outlay by the tenant later. In six cases out of ten this sort of behaviour eventually leads to the tenant having to be evicted, which is a long and costly process,” he adds

Demand in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch at all-time high

A view of Stellenbosch Asked recently to comment on “Where property in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek now stand and where it is likely to go”, Johan Hugo, the Rawson Property Group’s franchisee for these areas made several preliminary points.

“In the first place, anyone contemplating buying here has to appreciate that this has been one of the most stable property price areas in South Africa. Stellenbosch was one of the very few towns where there was almost no price dip in the 2009–2011 downturn. All that happened was that the steady price increases of recent years stabilised for a time. Now, however, they are once again increasing at 3% to 7% per annum and higher levels of price growth appear likely.”

In Franschhoek, said Hugo, there had been a noticeable dip in values during the recession, but, since 2011 prices here have been rising “very satisfactorily” at a rate of close on 10% per annum in certain segments of the market.

Today Franschhoek is seeing a return of second home buyers who for several years have simply not “been around” in the property market. It is interesting to note, said Hugo, that whereas previously a significant percentage of these were from overseas, a large majori-

ty today are South Africans, many of whom now work from their homes and commute from here to the rest of South Africa. The very obvious exception to foreign buying dearth, has been Sir Richard Branson, who recently bought a Franschhoek wine estate. This move, Hugo speculated, could be the catalyst bringing in other international buyers.

The next point which has to be appreciated, especially by people hoping to buy in Franschhoek, is that homeowners here and in Stellenbosch tend to hold onto their properties for far longer than is usual in South Africa, often from one generation to another.

“As a result we have to battle very hard to find stock and much of which that does become available is either of a lower quality or priced above realistic market levels. The simple truth is that, in precincts like these, the owners of high quality properties are very reluctant to sell. We do, of course, have some excellent homes for sale, but in view of the demand, we definitely need more.”

So far this year, sales in both Stellenbosch and Franschhoek have been on a par with last year, but not as high as Hugo had anticipated or hoped. This was probably the result of the disappointing low growth of the economy and the generally negative view regarding

economic recovery.

“A great many people appeared to put their decisions on hold until the elections were over,” said Hugo. “Now that this has been achieved, I do expect in the next 12 to 18 months to see a marked revival in sales activity throughout our area.”

What has become clear in recent weeks is that the demand for Stellenbosch and Franschhoek homes is now at an all-time high. Properties priced at a market-related figure will be snapped up very quickly – and the towns can cater for a very wide variety of income groups.

“Taking Stellenbosch and Franschhoek together, we can offer buyers anything from a sectional title apartment at R800 000 to a R60 million wine estate.

“Nevertheless the big demand from investors, as before, is in the R1 million to R3 million bracket, where stock is always especially short, while people transferring to this area are generally looking for homes priced at R2 million to R4,5 million.”

“Faced with stock shortages and with seller reluctance, these are by no means easy areas to serve, but, as I have tried to indicate, it is certainly one of the most positive and stable areas for any property investor to put his money into,” Hugo added.

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Hyundai Elantra: the mild enhancements HANJO STIER These days, most cars stick around for six or seven years before they are replaced by a new model. In most cases they receive a revitalising face-lift halfway through their life cycle to keep up with competitors and keep the public interested. Hyundai isn’t following that rule with their Elantra sedan though.

Launched in 2011 with about 12 500 local sales to date and the 2012 Car of the Year title on its belt, Elantra has just received a mild update.

Hyundai prefers two gentle enhancements over one big face-lift as this helps with resell values and keeps the car’s image largely unchanged.

Waiting for you at your nearest Hyundai dealer is a fresher-looking sedan with new bumpers (which increase overall length by 2cm), restyled lights and fog lights, new grill, snazzier wheels and some shiny trim. These changes are so minor that only an expert will be able to identify them.

Even journalists were perplexed by comparative slides at the Elantra’s launch: “Is that the new or the old one?” Inside the sedan, it’s a similar story. The general layout is very similar and you’ll find that the audio system and climate control display have been tinkered with ever so slightly.

More intriguing was the announcement that the 1.8-litre engine has been dropped from the line-up, Hyundai admitting that this 96 kW/157 Nm 1.6-litre sells much better PHOTO: QUICKPIC Small trim items see less silver and more black while the two central air vents on the dashboard have moved upwards thanks to lots of customer feedback. Good Hyundai!

The gear lever in automatic cars gets a new leather boot cover while the seats retain their tasteful blackcloth covering.

Elantra is available in six-speed

R 179 900 2014 HYUNDAI I20 1.4 FLUID, 2000 KM POWER STEERING, AIR-CON, MP 3 CD RADIO AUX, ON BOARD COMPUTER, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, KEYLESS REMOTE -CENTRAL LOCKING AND MANY MORE. BALANCE OF 5 YR / 150 000 KM FACTORY WARRANTY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLUS 3 YR / 60 000 KM SERVICE PLAN.

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manual or automatic with identical specifications at R247 900 or R262 900 respectively. That’s roughly R3 000 more than the outgoing cars but Hyundai was quick to whip out a comprehensive chart explaining that their products are equal to or better than rival specifications.

Sold with a choice of seven colours, specification highlights are

power everything, four-disc ABS brakes with EBD, two airbags, escort lighting, remote central locking, dual-zone climate control, radio/CD/mp3 tunes with six speakers, trip computer, rain sensors, alarm and immobiliser.

More intriguing was the announcement that the 1.8-litre engine has been dropped from the line-up,

Hyundai admitting that this 96 kW/157 Nm 1.6-litre sells much better. The turbocharged petrol units from other models would make Elantra too expensive but are certainly an option for its future.

Hyundai South Africa claims 0 – 100km/h in 10,1 (manual) and 11,6 (automatic) seconds, with top speeds of 200 and 195 km/h. Average consumption from the 50F tank is supposed to be 6,4 or 6,9F/100 km with CO2 output either 152 or 163g/ km. Boot space is 485F with a fullsize 215/45R17 spare wheel.

Although the press fleet had minimal mileage, we found Elantra to have perky performance and decent road manners. Its lack of torque and simple rear suspension may alienate keen drivers but a family of four should be fine if they don’t exceed the 500 kg payload or expect miracles during overtaking.

Cabin materials and finish were excellent for this price class and my co-driver agreed that Hyundai has forged its own, inimitable styling – not just on the bodywork. All controls are easy to operate with very light clutch and steering feel; the six-speed manual gearbox was also a pleasure to operate.

Included with your purchase is Hyundai’s 5-year/150 000 km warranty and roadside assistance, 5 year/160 000km perforation warranty, as well as a 5-year/90 000 km service plan with 15 000 km intervals.

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2014 HYUNDAI IX35 2.0 NU ELITE A/T, 9000 KM POWER STEERING, AIR-CON, MP 3 CD RADIO AUX, ON BOARD COMPUTER, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, KEYLESS REMOTE -CENTRAL LOCKING LEATHER SEATS AND MANY MORE. BALANCE OF 5 YR / 150 000 KM FACTORY WARRANTY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLUS 5 YR / 90 000 KM SERVICE PLAN

2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2.2 ELITE 7 SEATER, 400 KM POWER STEERING, AIR-CON, MP 3 CD RADIO AUX, ON BOARD COMPUTER, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, KEYLESS REMOTE -CENTRAL LOCKING AND LEATHERT SEATS AND MANY, MANY MORE. 5 YR / 150 000 KM FACTORY WARRANTY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLUS 5 YR / 90 000 KM SERVICE PLAN

2014 HYUNDAI BAKKIE 2.6 EURO, 400 KM. POWER STEERING, AIR-CON, MP 3 CD RADIO AUX, ON BOARD COMPUTER, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, KEYLESS REMOTE -CENTRAL LOCKING LEATHER SEATS AND MANY MORE. BALANCE OF 5 YR / 150 000 KM FACTORY WARRANTY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLUS 3 YR / 60 000 KM SERVICE PLAN

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2014 HYUNDAI I20 1.2 MOTION M, 12000 KM POWER STEERING, AIR-CON, MP 3 CD RADIO AUX, ON BOARD COMPUTER, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, CENTRAL LOCKING AND MANY MORE. BALANCE OF 5 YR / 150 000 KM FACTORY WARRANTY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLUS 2 YR / 30 000 KM SERVICE PLAN.

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2011 HYUNDAI IX35 2.0 GL M, 96000 KM POWER STEERING, AIR-CON, MP 3 CD RADIO AUX, ON BOARD COMPUTER, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, KEYLESS REMOTE -CENTRAL LOCKING AND MANY MORE. BALANCE OF 5 YR / 150 000 KM FACTORY WARRANTY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE.

2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1.6 PREMIUM M, 2000 KM POWER STEERING, AIR-CON, MP 3 CD RADIO AUX, ON BOARD COMPUTER, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, KEYLESS REMOTE -CENTRAL LOCKING AND MANY MORE. 5 YR / 150 000 KM FACTORY WARRANTY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLUS 5 YR / 90 000 KM SERVICE PLAN.

2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT HATCH 1.6 FLUID M, 2000 KM POWER STEERING, AIR-CON, MP 3 CD RADIO AUX, ON BOARD COMPUTER, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, KEYLESS REMOTE -CENTRAL LOCKING AND MANY MORE. 5 YR / 150 000 KM FACTORY WARRANTY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLUS 5 YR / 90 000 KM SERVICE PLAN.

2014 HYUNDAI II10 1.25 GLS A/T, 12000 KM POWER STEERING, AIR-CON, MP 3 CD RADIO, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, CENTRAL LOCKING AND MANY MORE. BALANCE OF 5 YR / 150 000 KM FACTORY WARRANTY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE.

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AUTO 18 Ford announces power outputs for all-new Mustang Donderdag

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QUICKPIC Ford Motor Company revealed power outputs and performance details for the allnew Ford Mustang at its Go Further event in Sandton last week.

The all-new Ford Mustang equipped with the new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine will offer 228 kW and 440 Nm of torque, while the Mustang equipped with a muscular 5.0-litre V8 engine will generate 320 kW with 536 Nm of torque.

Both engine options will be made available to customers in South Africa when the all-new Mustang goes on sale late next year. Ford also announced at Go Further that order books for the new Mustang officially open in January 2015.

In addition to the two engine offerings the all-new Mustang will also offer fully independent front and rear suspension, and an advanced lightweight body structure with extensive high-strength steel and aluminium components for excellent ride and handling.

Ford South Africa will announce at a later date final specification and details for all-new Mustang models for South Africa.

A global motoring icon with nine million sold since first launched in 1964, Mustang is the world’s most-liked vehicle on Facebook with more than seven million fans and has

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tang will be nimble and comfortable, made more than 3 200 appearances in achieving world-class performance film and on TV. in both dynamics and ride quality.

Advanced engine technology Lightweight aluminium is used for The new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine the bonnet and front wings to help was designed specifically for the allreduce body mass and improve the new Mustang, to meet the needs of drivweight balance. ers looking for outstanding performSome of the other components ance and fuel efficiency. made of aluminium include the rear “This EcoBoost engine delivers the suspension knuckles, rear axle houshealthy output Mustang drivers exing on automatic transmission cars, pect, regardless of the car’s speed,” said rear control arms, and rear brake Scott Makowski, EcoBoost powertrain callipers. Even parts made of steel engineering manager. “It delivers and other materials such as the holwhere a Mustang driver expects it to low rear stabiliser and the new seats – with a broad, flat torque curve and have been intelligently designed to great drivability under any condimeet the performance standards tions.” while keeping weight down. ) The newest member of Ford’s gloEvery new Mustang features an bal EcoBoost engine family, the 2.3-li- The newest member of Ford’s global EcoBoost engine family, all-new integral-link independent tre continues to take advantage of the 2.3-litre continues to take advantage of state-of-the-art rear suspension. The suspension arstate-of-the-art technologies including technologies including direct fuel injection, twin independent direct fuel injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing and turbocharging. PHOTO: QUICKPIC chitecture is based on a lower control arm, integral link, upper camber variable camshaft timing and turbolink and a toe link. The geometry, springs, •Larger intake valves charging. dampers and bushings have all been specifical•Larger exhaust valves With a compact engine generating nearly ly modified and tuned to deliver improved me•Revised intake camshafts 100 kW per litre and more than 188 Nm of chanical grip for this high-performance appli•Revised exhaust camshafts torque per litre ensuring engine durability •Stiffer valve springs ensure valves close cation. The suspension geometry of Mustang was critical. The Mustang EcoBoost engine now keeps the body level under hard acceleracompletely at high rpm will withstand the added stresses with: •New cylinder-head casting – revised ports tion and braking. Aluminium alloy rear •Forged-steel crankshaft provide straighter path to the valves for less knuckles help reduce unsprung mass for better •Piston-cooling jets restrictive intake and exhaust flow; combus- ride and handling.

•Steel piston ring carriers At the front, a non-isolated perimeter subtion chamber modifications accommodate •Premium bearing materials frame helps stiffen the structure while reduclarger valves •Upgraded valve seat materials •Sinter forged connecting rods are lighter ing mass, contributing to a better foundation •Forged-steel connecting rods for more predictable wheel control that bene•High-pressure die-cast aluminium cylinder and more durable for high-rpm operation •Redesigned piston tops – deeper cut-outs fits handling, steering, and ride quality. block with ladder-frame bearing caps The double-ball-joint front MacPherson clear the new larger valves •Deep-sump, die-cast aluminium oil pan •Rebalanced forged crankshaft to support strut system enables the use of large, powerful ) The 5.0-litre V8 delivers a host of features brakes without resorting to excessive wheel that help it breathe, especially at higher engine higher-rpm operation Independent suspension and lightweight offsets that would hurt steering feel. Like the speeds. Getting air into the cylinders and exrear, the front end contributes to improved haust out is key to generating more power and body for sharper reflexes With fully independent suspension systems pitch stability with anti-dive in the geometry torque from any engine, and that has been the focus in the development of this V8, which fea- front and rear, and Ford’s integral link rear- to prevent the nose from squatting under braksuspension technology, the all-new Ford Mus- ing. tures:

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Audi RS Q3: the sneaky smiles HANJO STIER Germans. They don’t just rule on the football pitch but also enjoy picking a good fight on the Autobahn. Often accused of having started the horsepower wars, all three major brands have become experts at building very, very naughty cars. And showing that they’ve also got a sense of humour is the RS Q3.

Stuffing the foamy-mouthed engine of a TT RS into a small softroader may seem a little silly but it’s the resulting performance which is downright hilarious. Audi’s also done extremely well to disguise this car’s mad potential so people who enjoy scaring hot hatches at traffic lights will have even more to laugh about.

Although our press car was coated in the beautiful Sepang Blue metallic, you may order it in white or silver for maximum stealth effect.

The RS Q3 has deeper bumpers with silver air intakes at the front and there’s a diffuser look at the back with a single, large, oval exhaust pipe. How sneaky is that?

Standard wheel size is 18 inch but our blue monster rode on optional 10-spoke 19-inch alloys of the striking and jolly expensive variety. 20 inch metal is also available. This car had very few other optional extras as the standard specification list of an Audi RS Q3 is extremely comprehensive and impressive.

Its cabin is every bit as stylish and solid as one expects of a modern Ingolstadt product. The sporty seats are at least as comfy as they are sup-

The RS Q3 has deeper bumpers with silver air intakes at the front and there’s a diffuser look at the back with a single, large, oval exhaust pipe.

PHOTO: QUICKPIC portive but tall drivers may bemoan downward adjustment and head room. The cargo area can extend to a handy 1.6 m length for that ultimate modern toy – your mountain bike.

Much like the exterior, Audi employed understatement in dressing the RS Q3’s innards. There are sub-

tle badges hidden in various places like the flat bottom of the sporty steering wheel and the grey-faced instruments which include a superb trip computer and ridiculously illegal speedometer markings.

Included in the base price of R713 000 is the intuitive MMI navigation and multimedia system as

well as a 10-speaker sound system.

You also get a full deck of safety systems and quite a few driver aids with only active lights, clever mirrors, lane keeping and parking assistance living on the options list.

Enough of that though, the important bit slumbers sideways under this Q3’s metal: a 2.5 F TFSi five-cyl-

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inder turbo-petrol developing maximums of 228 kW (310 hp) or 420 Nm. Audi claims averages of 206 g CO2/ km and 8,8 F/100 km from the 64 F tank but I frequently saw 12 F/100 km or more with mixed driving.

Considering its fire power, that didn’t bother me even slightly. The RS Q3 is extremely refined and light to pilot in everyday traffic with only the faintest off-beat burble from the exhaust. Handling is pin-sharp and damping on the hard side but still acceptable for the performance enthusiasts this car appeals to.

Should you wish to poke it with a stick, simply select Sport mode from the Audi Drive Select and 7speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission. This sharpens up throttle and steering response while Quattro all-wheel-drive will help to put full power down – Audi claims 5.5 seconds to 100 km/h and a 250 km/h top speed.

After pressing a few more buttons, the RS Q3’s launch control helped us to clock a GPS-verified 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and 400 m time of 13.4 seconds. That’s properly quick; and those power reserves are just as useful on your daily commute, be it low-end torque forays or mid-range overtaking moves.

We even took this car through the muddy hinterland of Stellenbosch – which it crossed without fuss – but its forte is eating tarmac as fast as you dare. It may be expensive and relatively thirsty but the Audi RS Q3 has a great sense of humour – it dishes up more smiles per mile than most.

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QUICKPIC The already very well-equipped Foton Tunland double cab premium one-ton pick-up range has been further enhanced to provide even better value for money.

The latest improvements include the addition of Bluetooth with multi-function controls on the steering wheel of the Luxury derivatives for hands-free communication.

There has also been a general upgrading of the interior finishes on all models.

The Tunland, which has been developed for international markets, was launched in South Africa initially only as a double cab 4x4 in 2012.

Subsequently a 4x2 double cab followed and since then there has been the introduction of single cab 4x2 bakkie derivatives in On Road workhorse and Off Road configurations with specifications to match.

Prices of the double cab models are very competitive, ranging from R294 950 for the 4x2 Comfort to R369 950 for the 4x4 Comfort.

In each case a higher specification Lux model is available at a price premium of R20 000.

The Cummins ISF engine, which powers all the Tunland double cab models, develops 120 kW of power at 3 600 r/min and 360 Nm of torque at 1 800 r/min, is one of the few power units fitted to a pick-up in SA which complies with Euro IV emission regulations.

The Cummins ISF engine is economical on

fuel with a combined cycle figure of 8,3 F/100km, while their emission rating is only 219 gm/km.

The Tunland is made at Foton’s ultra-modern, multi-function manufacturing plant in Beijing and will be exported in built-up form to global destinations.

The Foton Tunland is sold and marketed countrywide and is covered by a 3-year/ 100 000 km warranty, three-year corrosion warranty and roadside assistance for three years, while the 4x2 double cabs also have the benefit of a 2-year/40 000 km service plan, included in the retail price.

The service interval of 10 000 km means that less costly 500 ppm diesel fuel may be used.

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The Cummins ISF engine, which powers all the Tunland double cab models, develops 120 kW of power at 3 600 r/min and 360 Nm of torque at 1 800 r/min, is one of the few power units fitted to a pick-up in SA, which complies with Euro IV emission regulations.

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