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NEWS & NEW MODELS New C-Class Estate

Mercedes-Benz is expanding their C-Class family with a sleek Estate.

The new model stands out because of its clear sporty design, very innovative technology, variability and an enlarged load capacity even beyond that of the previous model.

S.A. Prices at launch are: C180: R447,600 C200: R468,300 C250 BlueTEC: R558,400

Ford engine plant turns 50 Ford's Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth this year celebrates its fiftieth anniversary.

The plant officially opened in 1964 and has produced over 3 million units covering eight engine platforms to date.

"This is an important milestone for the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, as Ford originally started in Port Elizabeth, which was the local motoring hub in the 1920s and remains one of the region's most important sectors," says Jeff Nemeth, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company of South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Short News Snippets More News 'n Stuff Our favourite cars of the year Audi A8L V8T Kia Cerato Koup T-GDi Mercedes-Benz CLS updated Honda Mobilio launched Road Safety | GSM Club Sprint Reviews Fuel Saving Tips Ford Ranger Wildtrak Jeep Cherokee Longitude Peugeot 208 GTi Toyota Corolla Quest

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Young Farmer of the Year

Sakkie van Zyl was awarded the 2014 Agri SA Toyota Young Farmer of the Year title and was handed the keys to a Toyota Hilux 2.5D4D at an awards ceremony held recently in Jo'burg.

Van Zyl farms in the North West's Wolmaranstad region and was selected as a regional finalist, going on to win the national competition which included finalists from all provinces.

Volvo XC60 built in China Volvo Cars has started production of its bestselling XC60 crossover at its plant in Chengdu, expanding its production in China on the back of strong sales.

The Volvo XC60 is the second model to be produced in Chengdu after the plant started production of the Volvo S60L long wheel base sedan in November 2013.

Globally, the Volvo XC60's sales have increased by 20.4 per cent to 98,309 cars in the first nine months of 2014.

Apart from the Volvo XC60 and S60L, other strong sellers in China are the segment-leading Volvo V60 and the Volvo V40 range.

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Two millionth Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai has once again made automotive history after production at Nissan's plant in Sunderland, UK passed two million units in record time.

Less than eight years after Nissan pioneered the crossover segment, the Qashqai h a s re a c h e d i t s l a te s t manufacturing milestone faster than any other model in the history of the UK car industry.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS

2015 update for Pajero

With its roots set deeply in the world of rallying and having set the bar over several decades as one of the world's most formidable offroaders, the Mitsubishi Pa j e ro h a s re c e ive d a number of updates based on customer feedback and market trends.

The 2015 model year Pajero range, which continues to include both short- and longwheelbase derivatives all powered by Mitsubishi's proven 3.2-litre DI-D turbocharged diesel engine, now features a number of cosmetic enhancements.

Prices in South Africa range from R569 900 to R659 900.

VW and Avis help dreams

As part of a long relationship with Volkswagen, Avis has donated a Polo Vivo to Reach For A Dream Foundation.

The vehicle will be used to help the foundation fulfil the dreams of children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

For 26 years the Reach For A Dream Foundation has brought hope and joy to South African children.

Wesbank SAGMJ Car of the Year finalists announced The Finalists for the 2015 WesBank / SAGMJ Car of the Year competition were announced during a thrilling reveal event at the Inanda Polo Club in Johannesburg.

Hosted by WesBank, the Finalist reveal follows a vote cast by a 29-member Jury from the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ), of an original list of 40 Semi-finalists.

The eleven finalists for the 2015 WesBank / SAGMJ Car of the Year competition are listed on the far right in alphabetical order.

Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Performance and efficiency – The new Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid proves that these two characteristics can be delivered in equal measure.

This was demonstrated during a recent international media road test event, where the world's first premium SUV plug-in hybrid was put through its paces for the first time, over a total distance of more than 4,200 kilometres.

The Cayenne S E-Hybrid on average consumed just 5.6 l/100 km with the best result coming in as low as 1.4 l/100 km, thus 2l/100 km below the NEDC fuel consumption level of 3.4 l/100 km.

The competition now prepares for two stringent evaluation days in March.

These offer the panel an opportunity to reacquaint themselves with the vehicles on specific aspects including ergonomics, aesthetics, fuel consumption, build quality, environmental friendliness, safety features and value for money.

The Jury members will also have access to independent performance test data, comparative pricing and specification data, as well as comparative parts pricing data.

Mazda CX-3 is coming Mazda Motor Corporation revealed their all-new CX-3 to the world at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The new compact crossover SUV is the fifth model in Mazda's new-generation vehicles that feature the full range of SKYACTIV technology and KODO-Soul of Motion design.

With global launches starting from Japan in the spring of 2015, the CX-3 is set to hit South African shores in the latter part of 2015 and will become a staple model in Southern Africa's vehicle line-up.

The new compact crossover SUV offers all the essentials that individuals look for in a car; overwhelming design, quality and ease-of-use packaging, coupled to the responsive driving feel that Mazda strives for in every model.

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4T SE S Tronic BMW M4 Coupe Auto Citroën C4 Picasso E-HDI 115 Intensive Honda Accord 3.5 V6 Exclusive Lexus ES 250 EX Mercedes-Benz C200 Auto Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi Acenta Auto Porsche Macan S Diesel Renault Duster 1.5 dCi Dynamique 4wd Subaru WRX Premium Toyota Corolla 1.4 D-4D Prestige

Peugeot 2008 enters DAKAR

With the start of the 2015 Dakar looming, the Peugeot 2008 DKR has traded an initial all-carbon finish for its official colour scheme. This spectacular change is an evident sign that the bestial machine is fully prepared to take on its rivals on the most punishing rally of them all.

The commando teams at Peugeot, Red Bull and Total have ticked practically all the boxes of their respective checklists, the revelation of the Peugeot 2008 DKR's livery being one of them!

Drivers include Stéphane Peterhansel, Cyril Despres and Carlos Sainz.

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HINO trucks for Namib Mills Namib Mills, the largest grain processing company in Namibia, has added another 18 Hino 300-Series trucks to its fleet.

The company, established in 1982, is a major supplier of flour, pasta and animal feeds and now has 29 Hino trucks in its fleet. The main mill is located in Windhoek with other mills in Otavi and Katima Mulilo.

The latest order of six Hino 300-Series 915 models and t w e lve 6 1 4 m o d e l s i s specifically for use by the Namib Mills’ subsidiary, Namib Poultry Industries, for distribution from their poultry farm.

The chassis cabs are fitted with Serco freezer bodies built to order in Cape Town

FERRARI Second Namibian visit

and fitted with Thermoking refrigeration units.

Namib Mills has been a customer of Hino Pupkewitz in Windhoek for several years and previously bought three Hino 814 trucks from this dealer.

Sales executive Heinz Koll says the decision by Namib Mills to order the additional Hino trucks is based on the brand’s statement of quality, durability and reliability, which are the same values Namib Mills aligns itself to as a company.

Koll adds that the decision to place the order with Hino Pupkewitz was taken because of the dealership's track record in maintaining its vehicles throughout their life cycle.

FORD Dynamic Duo Win Ranger Odyssey 2014 Johan Retters and Oan de Waal are the winners of Ranger Odyssey 2014. The announcement was made at the special awards event held at De Rust Outdoor near Hartbeespoort Dam – where their Ranger Odyssey began during Boot Camp in August.

Both winners get to drive an Odyssey-spec Ranger for a year along with R5 000 worth of fuel per month.

Retters (41) and De Waal (23) were united during the team selection at the start of the main event on 7 September in Kamanjab, Namibia.

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This dynamic duo competed together over 12 days and 2500km through numerous special tasks to take the overall victory.

knowledge on the Ford Ranger as well as general knowledge on the areas visited. Several special tasks were also staged.

Mark Kaufman, Ford’s Vice President Sales, Marketing & Service: “Johan and Oan are deserving winners. They are great ambassadors for the Ranger and truly embody the Odyssey spirit of adventure.”

The 2014 route focused on the Kaokoland region in the far north-western corner of Namibia, renowned for its re m o t e a n d ex t re m e ly challenging 4x4 trails.

20 contestants were divided into 10 teams and scored daily by the instructors on driving techniques, camp craft, team work, vehicle maintenance, technical

Viglietti Motors, in collaboration with Ferrari international partner Shell , visited Namibia in June 2014, after a successful 2013 outing warranted more attention from the Italian maker on Namibian soil.

"Our visit to Namibia last year proved exceptionally valuable for the Ferrari brand," comments Viglietti Motors CEO, Mervyn Eagles.

"Not only did our clientele enjoy fun in the sun at the country's first exclusive Ferrari test drive event, but we opened new doors into an important emerging market for the Ferrari brand on an international level.

This is in keeping with our expansion plans into Africa."

Along with Van Zyl’s Pass, the 14-vehicle convoy followed the Kunene River, traversed t h e Z e b ra a n d B ay n e s Mountains, and snaked along the Khumib, Hoarusib "We have recognised a new and Hoanib River 4x4 trails. breed of super sports car

Steed 5E

enthusiasts in the region and demand for Ferrari vehicles is ever rising. We are only too proud to be visiting Namibia again and for yet another sensational event."

At the 16th Annual Namibian Tourism Expo, which took place at the Windhoek show grounds from 4-7 June, two Ferrari vehicles were on show at the expo for the very first time.

A service clinic was also available to existing Ferrari owners in the region. In addition, a street parade was also on the agenda, with various Ferrari vehicles making their way through the streets of Windhoek including the likes of the Ferrari 458 Spider, 458 Italia, FF, and the aweinspiring F12 Berlinetta.

Steed 5

GWM launches intensified attack on bakkie market Through its high-value bakkie offerings GWM has already established itself as a significant player in the Southern African single-cab and double-cab pick-up segments.

Now, with the introduction of a revamped Steed line-up

that is even more in tune with African requirements, the company is bullish about its growth prospects in what are two of the largestvolume market segments.

"The realigned line-up is the result of close cooperation

between GWM South Africa and Great Wall Motors in C h i n a ," s a y s H a n n e s Oosthuizen, Brand Manager of GWM SA. "Southern Africa loves bakkies, and GWM is already well-established in that regard, but with this new

line-up, we will offer a model range that not only stretches wider than most, but one which is made up of variants that have been carefully specified and positioned to comply with local consumer trends and requirements," he explains.

"From the fitment of a rear differential lock as standard on some models, to the development of a new, more a f fo rd a b l e t u r b o d i e s e l engine for the local market, the revised line-up shows that GWM South Africa listens to its customers."

The new Steed line-up consists of three individual models: • The trusty Steed 5 which is already a local favourite, and continues in Single- and Double-Cab forms.

• The Steed 5E, to be offered as a Double-Cab only and...

• The flagship Steed 6 leisure Double-Cab. South African prices for the Steed 5 start at R199 900, Steed 5E costs between R229 900 and R274 900 while the two Steed 6 models cost R294 900 (SX) and R319 900 (Xscape) respectively.

KOEGELENBERG MOTORS WE BUY AND SELL USED VEHICLES

SUZUKI se Ertiga blink uit op die 2014 Put Foot tydren Die onlangs bekendgestelde Suzuki Ertiga leefnutsvoertuig het op die 2014 Put Foottydren alom beïndruk met sy ko m b i n a s i e va n r u i m t e , ratsheid en suinige brandstofverbruik. Die tydren is ’n sosiale geleentheid wat skoolskoene aan behoeftige skole in Afrika skenk.

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Die Ertiga 1.4 GLX word deur ’n viersilinder-enjin van 1,4 liter aangedryf, en is deur die SuzuKings-span van Brendon Carpenter en Chadré Oosthuizen ingeskryf. Die motor is deur Suzuki Auto Suid-Afrika voorsien en was een van 29 voertuie wat aan die tydren van 18 dae, oor ’n afstand van 8 000 km, deelgeneem het.

Hierdie Suzuki Ertiga het sy suinige vertoning op die eerste

amptelike trajek van Kaapstad na Namibië bewys, ondanks die bykomende uitdaging van honderde kilometer grondpad en sanderige bergpasse. Die verbruiksyfer van 6,1 liter/ 100km na afloop van die trajek was steeds laer as die fabrieksyfer (6,6).

Met Swakopmund en Windhoek agter die rug, het die roete noordwaards gelei, met die Etosha Nasionale Park en Caprivi-strook as hoogtepunte op pad Zambië toe. Nadat die span die oorblywende gedeelte van die tyrdenroete deur Zambië tot in Malawi, en van daar weer terug deur Zambië en Zimbabwe, tot by die Beitbrug-grenspos in SuidAfrika afgelê het, het die Ertiga nog meer brandstof-doeltreffend geword.

Die parmantige Ertiga het ’n algehele afstand van 10 935 km in 24 dae afgelê, wat die afstand van Johannesburg tot by die beginpunt in Kaapstad, en die reis terug Johannesburg toe na afloop van die tydren, ingesluit het. Die gemiddelde verbruiksyfer vir die algehele afstand was net 6,0 liter/100 km.

Die Ertiga het die hele reis sonder die geringste probleme afgelê – die span het selfs sonder ’n enkele pap wiel die roete voltooi. Selfs die voorruit het sonder enige klipskade daarvan afgekom toe die SuzuKings uiteindelik weer veilig in Jo'burg aangekom het.

“Dit blyk dat die Ertiga die volmaakte keuse was,” sê Carpenter. “Die motor was nie

net meer ekonomies as waarop ons gereken het nie, maar die ruim kajuit het ook korte mette gemaak van die berge toerusting en voorraad wat ons moes inlaai. Die hoër grondvryhoogte van die Ertiga het gesorg dat ons die swak paaie in die weste van Zambië maklik baasgeraak het.”

Die spanne wat aan vanjaar se Put Foot-tydren deelgeneem het, moes elkeen borgskapgeld van minstens R10 000 ten bate van die Put Foot-stigting insamel. Die SuzuKings kon altesaam R18 000 insamel.

Gedurende die tydren het leerlinge by drie skole – in die Wes-Kaap, Etosha in Namibië, en Livingstone in Zambië – gesamentlik 1 600 pare splinternuwe skoolskoene ontvang.

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CARS

DECEMBER 2014

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Of all the motorised chariots we've piloted in 2014, these made such a good impression that we felt the need to tell you more about them: OPEL ASTRA (SEDAN) 1.6T COSMO

TOYOTA LAND-CRUISER 79 DOUBLE CAB VX V8 What we loved: Perceived indestructability What we didn't: Only eats 50ppm Diesel

Can you spot it? Yup, this "thorn among the roses" was a great hit with our test team and various supercar owners. Toyota bakkies are known to be hard as nails - this one feels as solid as an anvil.

We did quite a bit of mileage in this suave sedan and grew very, very fond of it in the process.

We shmaaked: Looks, power, interior,

What it costs: A lot

space, comfort

Who should get one:

We didn't:

Farmers, mountain rescue

Crunchy second gear

and Chuck Norris

How much: Just over 300k Who should get one: Moms and Dads who

CHEVROLET SONIC RS

enjoy driving

This is great: It's what a "hot hatch" used to be

KIA (CERATO) KOUP 1.6 T-GDi

This isn't: Strange Sonic design

Read our full report on page 6

Do you know that feeling when something unexpected is surprisingly good? You're looking at it.

You'll pay: R231,000

It's great because:

Also consider:

It's good-looking, well spec'd,

Suzuki Swift Sport :: R232,900

quite fast and great to drive Less cool is:

The odd looks of a Sonic with a warm GM / Opel turbo engine work well - a lot of fun can be had with this.

The badge - but we don't care How much:

HYUNDAI GRAND i10 FLUID 1.25

Between 335k and 347k

This is a small car which is more than the sum of its parts. Only the name is wrong; should be called Getz.

Yes, you do. In red or blue

You need one:

We approve: Nothing special but a good car We frown upon: Not much, actually Will cost you: R153,900 Who should purchase it: Most people shopping in this price range - it's a great buy

NISSAN QASHQAI 1.2 ACENTA Plus points: Looks amazing, great interior, comfy, tiny engine is impressive Negatives: Looks like an X-Trail & vice versa How much: This model costs R310,100

MERCEDES-BENZ C200

The new Qashqai is better in many ways, its 1.2 engine surprises with good power delivery.

Pros: Excellent entry-level luxury sedan Cons: Pricey

BIG TOYS FOR RICH GIRLS AND BOYS

Got a spare million or two lying around?

You'll pay: Anything north of R436,600 Also test-drive: Volvo S60 T3 :: R386,900 BMW 320i :: R426,000

A worthy Wesbank S.A. Car of the Year contender - our lady journalist is still singing the C200's praises.

Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTEC

Range Rover Sport S/C V8

BMW X5 M50d

Grand, stylish. See also: page 5.

Brutal, rapid, thirsty.

Brawny, agile, sophisticated.

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Audi

A8L

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V8T Quattro

Sometimes I wonder if car reviews are actually read and appreciated by the subject's prospective buyer. Whereas I'm sure that small hatchback and family sedan shoppers do a substantial amount of homework before hitting the showrooms, Text Hanjo Stier Images Audi South Africa do the punters of an Audi A8 long wheelbase do the same?

Surely the boutique hotels, chauffeur companies and human resource directors of this world don't scour the internet or print media for airbag counts and kilowatt figures of such cars.

extra length (13cm) makes it one of the biggest barges in the office car park but Audi have done a phenomenal job of masking its bulk with clean lines and understated details.

In all probability, almost none of them compare 0-100 times or cup holder size of an A8, S-Class, Seven Series, XJ Jag, Range Rover or Bentley.

Think of the Audi A8 long wheelbase as a beautiful, voluptuous lady wearing an elegant dress. She's a big girl alright but timeless fashion and tasteful make-up allow her to waft around this year's embassy ball with confidence. Other women m ay h ave c l e ava g e o r turquoise eye shadow but the ladyship A8 has style on her side.

In my humble opinion – and it is just that – they don't aspire to this longer A8 by dreaming of it at night and saving up for a decent deposit. The biggest Audi limousine ends up on their driveway because they have a good relationship with the brand (or dealer) and it attracts them on more emotional, unquantifiable levels.

Looking at the hefty white specimen outside my house right now, I can determine a few reasons already. Yes, the

Another reason to consider this particular car is its unbelievably brawny engine.

If you really want figures, this V8T model has a 4.2-litre twin-turbo Diesel V8 with 285kW or a colossal 850Nm. That last amount would be more at home in a big truck

brochure and thus endows the car with completely effortless performance.

Delivered to all four 20-inch wheels via Quattro allwheel-drive, I even beat Audi's acceleration claim by sailing past 100km/h in just 4.51 seconds; and supreme comfort.

None of the other Germans bring their turbo-Diesel V8 sedans to our shores so this V8T's only real adversaries are the Touareg and Range Rover.

Refreshed in April this year Audi's flagship range boasts with all-aluminium bodies, improved insulation and better technology to further increase efficiency and refinement.

The 8-speed automatic gearbox can get harsh when going from coasting to full throttle but other than that, it doesn't put a cog wrong.

Combined with the engine's immense twisting power, the V8T usually cruises at or below 1,500rpm.

Its air suspension does a sterling job of isolating passengers from rough road conditions except for the sportier settings of the car's drive mode selection. This also puts the engine and gearbox on heat.

Steering feedback is slightly numb (as it should be in a big luxury car) yet very quick, the A8L turning in with verve and not requiring much effort to snake around a mountain or valet parking area.

However, I sense that you may be more interested in what life's like in the back of this R1,659,000* liner.

For starters, the rear doors are just as large as the front ones so embarking astern doesn't feel like a second

class affair. Even when I had adjusted what felt like a hundred settings of the driver's seat to suit my six foot plus frame, there was still a surplus of legroom available for any VIP behind me.

Over and above the cosseting ride and opulent space of this vehicle, rear passengers will enjoy individual climate control, privacy window screens and entertainment.

I would highly recommend the decadent Bang and Olufsen Advanced Sound System for R85,000* which, in my mind, has no equal in the market.

Despite the plethora of standard features, you can still make merry with the expensive options list to individualise your A8L. Our test car featured night vision and clever LED headlights yet the standard

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2011 Nissan Navara 2.5 TDI D/cab 4x

87 000km

N$ 329,500-00

2011 Hyundai I10 1.3 GLS A/T

32 325km

N$ 97,500-00

2013 VW Polo Vivo 1.4 Hatch 63kW

45 864km

N$129,500-00

2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 LS

48 985km

N$ 178,500-00

A8 features are just as appealing; like the angled main instruments which flank a high resolution display.

The screen of Audi's MMI infotainment system rises out of the central dashboard which, in this car, was decorated with a stunning, matt, deeply-grained and dark brown wood. I caressed it a lot, sorry Audi.

Other textures, materials and lighting also mesmerised me – as did the softclosing doors.

I could go on about the A8L's self-parking trick, those swooping LED indicators, the atomic seat heaters or the fact that I once achieved 7.8L/100km with careful driving but what you really need to know is that piloting this understated and highly accomplished car is almost as exquisite as being a passenger.

N$ 159,500-00

2013 Nissan NP 200 1.6 Safety Pack

71 475km

*Manufacturer claims.

Vehicle provided by Audi South Africa

Contact Nico at: Tel: 061 - 304 903 • 081-334 9222 sws@africaonline.com.na No 5 Parson Street

2013 Chevrolet Sonic 1.6 LS

8 748km

MAKE Audi MODEL A8L V8T Quattro (A) ENGINE 4.2L V8 Turbo-Diesel 285kW 850Nm DRIVETRAIN 8-speed Auto, AWD ABS, EBA, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 4.51 sec.

0-400m: 12.90 sec.

Max km/h: 250* CONSUMPTION 7.9L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 82L / 1,000km+* BOOT SIZE 490L WARRANTY 1 year / unlimited km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 235/55 R18 SPARE WHEEL Optional full size PRICE R1,659,000* (Nov 2014)

N$ 118,500-00

2012 Nissan NP 300 2,5 Tdi 4x2

47 000km

N$ 199,500-00

2012 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS Exec A/T

77 894km

N$199,500-00

*Please check all prices with your Namibian dealership(s)

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Kia Cerato

KOUP

DECEMBER 2014

T-GDi

I'm a big coupé fan.

Most of my own cars have had only two doors, their sleeker and sportier disposition always appeals to me...Text Hanjo Stier Images Kia Motors South Africa SPEC SHEET

Without the need for regular rear seat access, tall drivers like yours truly can recline for extra comfort and bask in the decadence of using just the front seats.

Coupés don't need to be enormous, rear wheeldrive or German; although I'm very partial to those.

No, they can also be smaller, Asian and front wheel drive; like the new Kia Cerato Koup.

more raked windscreens and a sexy rear end. This is defined by LED light clusters and dual chrome exhausts within a carbonlook rear diffuser. Racy.

Upon grabbing the big door handle with chrome strip and thanks to keyless access, the wide door swings open to reveal an equally attractive interior.

The cabin shows plenty of contemporary Kia switchgear and materials; it's my It doesn't quite have that humble opinion that these long bonnet, fat bum look have recently gained a lot but much like the VW or in quality and style.

Hyundai, this FWD layout has its own charm.

The dashboard consists of interesting shapes and Based on Kia's more textures with the central common Cerato hatch- section angled towards the back, the Koup ticks driver like an old 3-Series important coupé check list BMW. Lovely. items with a lower roof line, big wheels, elongated Crisp white instruments doors with frameless glass, and red needles flank a

standard features is hill start assist, reverse camera and parking sensors all round. An adjustable steering wheel offers audio Both front seats offer and cruise control buttons sufficient comfort and as well as the three-mode support with manually "Flex Steer" system. adjustable seat belt This brings us to an even holders for easier access. bigger revelation – the way Many coupés suffer from Kia's Cerato Koup drives. pathetic rear quarters so it Press the starter button was an absolute delight to and the new 1.6 GDi discover that our test Gamma engine springs to vehicle easily harboured life with a lovely burble. three tall adults in the back with only head room This high-tech turbopetrol four cylinder pushes lacking slightly. out up to 152kW (207hp) Part of the Cerato Koup's or 265Nm to hit 100km/h standard specification is a in 7.4 seconds and a top 4.2” TFT colour touch- speed of 224km/h. screen with radio, CD, mp3, aux, USB and Bluetooth Delivered through a taut six-speed manual gearbox inputs. to the front wheels, it felt Sound output is crisp but more like 250hp because lacking a bit in mid- and of the motor's fantastic bass. Also part of the response. clever trip computer while dimmable lighting and chrome strips accent most buttons.

Some gear change suggestions seemed implausible but I was stunned by how this engine started pulling at 1,200rpm.

My average consumption from the 50L tank was about 9L/100km which is even more joyous as I'll happily commit to writing how much I floored the Just as impressive was our Koup.

Racelogic 100km/h sprint Should you wish to do the time of 7.1 seconds. same, it will set you back Add a reasonbly friendly R334,995* and come with clutch and excellent brakes a five year / 150,000km to this and you'll see why warranty and five year / the Koup is an absolute joy 90,000km service plan. to drive quickly.

You'll also have the choice Steering response and grip between eight colours and levels are commendable a few optional extras like although it's only natural metallic paint, automatic that such a keen front- gearbox, sunroof and other wheel-drive car will suffer accessories. from a bit of torque steer.

Given the ancestry of its The traction control does breed, I honestly did not its best to correct this (and expect the Kia coupé to be overzealous cornering) as so fast, funky or fun. Hence part of a comprehensive it's one of my cars of the safety cache of ABS, EBD year and I believe Kia and intelligent stability calls that “The Power to Surprise”. control.

MAKE Kia MODEL Cerato Koup T-GDi ENGINE 1.6L i-4 Turbo-Petrol 152kW 265Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, FWD ABS, EBD, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 7.1 sec.

0-400m: 14.7 sec.

Max km/h: 224* CONSUMPTION 7.2L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 65L / 500km BOOT SIZE 433L WARRANTY 5 years / 150,000km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 90,000km TYRE SIZE 225/40 R18 SPARE WHEEL 225/40 R18 PRICE R334,995* (Sept 2014) *Manufacturer claims.

Vehicle provided by Kia Motors South Africa

*Please check all prices with your Namibian dealership(s)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS KIA: the most satisfying brand to own according to South African consumers.

With nominations in nine of the 22 categories, KIA Motors continued its history of outstanding performance in the 2014 Standard Bank People's Wheels Awards, presented at a gala event at the Montecasino Ballroom in Fourways, Johannesburg.

More than 60 000 votes were cast over 22 categories in the 2014 survey with the public boldly declaring that the striking KIA Rio is the year's best “Compact Commuter”.

A former winner of its category, the KIA Picanto ended in second place in the “Budget Buys” category, while the merging of two compact SUV categories saw the KIA Sportage move down to second place in the 2014 results.

The sporty KIA Cerato Koup finished in third place, after the

BMW 2 Series and Audi TT Coupe, in the “Sport Coupes” category.

The record number of responses in this year's survey saw KIA Motors emerge as the 2014 Brand Champion, unseating Mercedes-Benz at the top of the honours list, with Audi in third place.

The win represents a giant leap for KIA Motors, which ended in third place in last year's rankings. David Sieff, Marketing Director at KIA Head Office commented, “It's nominations and awards like these that really lifts the whole Kia team and everyone should be excited that we continue to make great strides in bringing fantastic product to the South African motorist...”

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Mercedes-Benz

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CLS

Updated

A four-door coupé is a contradiction on wheels. We spent a day with the new Mercedes-Benz CLS at its recent launch.

Launched in 2005 and updated five years later, this sleek sedan combines the grace and lines of a coupé with the space and practicality of a four-door sedan. Mercedes recently gave the car some mild tweaks and invited us to witness these ourselves.

A four-door coupé doesn't really exist yet here it is, parked outside a boutique hotel ready for eager journalists to test.

The Mercedes-Benz South Africa staff was quick to point out more new details in an amazing light and laser presentation while quietly slipping in some interesting statistics.

This model range sold over 120,000 times worldwide, southern Africa making up about 4,400 CLS sales and adding to the firm's local success in the luxury car market.

Customers looking for more irrationality will be sad to learn that the CLS Shooting Brake (station wagon) will no longer be available on local soil.

This second generation shows much bolder lines and stronger brand DNA with its wide face where its new light clusters are the biggest giveaway that the CLS just received a minor As a sort of compensation, the mild-ish update to this face-lift.

four-door coupé range CLS63 AMG S (5.5L) for isn't just cosmetic and also around R1,6 million*. covers new gadgets, power It punches out a colossal plants and transmissions.

430kW or 800Nm which The CLS250 CDI (2,1L i-4 allow it to reach a claimed t u r b o - D i e s e l , 1 5 0 k W, 100km/h sprint time of 500Nm) starts the range at just 4.1 seconds.

R760,000* with the 3L V6 t u r b o - D i e s e l C L S 3 5 0 The 350 and 500 models BlueTEC (190kW, 620Nm) enjoy Merc's new 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic 'box, costing R893,000*.

250 and 400 still using the The previous, petrol V6 trusty 7G-Tronic while the CLS350 is replaced by a AMG uses the Speedshift new, turbocharged petrol MCT 7G-Tronic.

V6 CLS400. Its 245kW and 480Nm will set you back CLS63 boasts the highest standard specification R888,000*. level and many tasty AMG Two turbocharged petrol upgrades to body and drive V8's complete this new CLS train components. range with the 4.7L, 300kW, 600Nm CLS500 at All CLS models contain R1,12 million* and the mad impressive features like an

active and passive safety package with various driver aids and alerts to prevent or lessen the impact of a crash.

Full leather trim, powered gadgets and cool toys are present with a bigger, freestanding infotainment screen.

Only CLS250 CDI doesn't have navigation.

Headline act at the car's reveal was the intelligent LED headlights with an optional “Multibeam LED” system available on some models.

We got to experience this fully automated lighting on a night drive where main /

Text Hanjo Stier Images Mercedes-Benz South Africa

My pick of the bunch would be the multi-talented 500 or a 400 with plenty of optional extras. Whichever one you choose though, you'll notice the elevated I got a chance to pilot every refinement and looks of model mentioned above these four-door coupé and found that its new tech paradoxes. and spec are as impressive as the class, sophistication Slotting in somewhere and efficiency of this between their E-Class and updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans in terms of size and equipment, the range.

CLS fills a niche / gap that The small Diesel 250 isn't probably didn't need any as lethargic as you may filling. think and, together with its big 350 brother, present It's a decadence which shouldn't really exist but it the sensible side of CLS. successfully evokes the Obviously the 63 AMG S is emotions its predecessor very fast and exciting yet created on its debut - we're it's surprisingly refined at glad that these beautiful contradictions exist. moderate speeds. high beam is adapted constantly to give optimal spread while tracking and cutting out other vehicles to prevent dazzling them.

*Please check all prices with your Namibian dealership(s)

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS WARNINGS BAS PLUS Visual & acoustic Brake boosting

PRE-SAFE Autonomous braking

Nine-speed automatic gearbox in

Adaptive and fully automatic LED

Intelligent light sensors adjust the

BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake with pedestrian detection uses 3D stereo cameras

some CLS models for improved power

headlights (optional on some models)

main / high beam to prevent dazzling

to identify potential hazards, issuing visual and acoustic warnings before applying

delivery and fuel economy.

make the darkness scared of you.

oncoming or preceding traffic.

the brakes, if necessary. This works at speeds up to 50, 70 and 200km/h.

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DECEMBER 2014

Honda's affordable new 7-seater

Mobilio

Value for money is high on most car buyers' agendas so the cheaper segments of our market are bustling with new vehicles.

Honda already offers the compact Brio hatchback and sedan at reasonable prices but has just launched another budget car: the Mobilio.

Honda did substantial research in sub-Saharan Africa and found enough demand for vehicles which mix economy with space, comfort and practicality.

They also discovered that whereas the MPV (multipurpose vehicle or van) segment is declining, its entry-level section shows an upwards trend.

That means small van-like cars such as the Toyota Avanza, Nissan Lavina and Suzuki Ertiga are in high demand because they are

certainly won't embarrass any potential clients like hotels and guest houses, shuttle companies and clubs or generiously-sized Decent ground clearance families. and visibility are two more ticks on the new Honda Locally, Honda offers seven exterior colours and has Mobilio's list. unfortunately given in to Comparable to the Ballade the ridiculous trend of in terms of wheelbase, black interiors.

Honda uses its small car platform with lots of Brio Nonetheless, at least the elements to build this Mobilio's cabin is trimmed in tasteful dark fabric Mobilio in India. and plastics; with a roofThe front view is pure Brio mounted air-conditioning while the car's sides pull a system. lot of trendy body creases and window kinks towards Both rows of rear seats a tall yet attractively-styled tumble in many ways to rear end. It won't win any offer multiple seating and b e a u t y p a g e a n t s b u t storage solutions; entry to distinguishes itself well the back is via either of the from its competitors and large rear doors. compact enough for city driving but offer plenty of room for five or more people.

Mobilio's dimensions are equal to or better than its direct competitors and I managed to tetris my 1.94m body into a far back chair without any injuries other than to my dignity.

Long individuals should be ok on short journeys; and vice versa.

Text Hanjo Stier Images Honda Southern Africa

with load limiters and set of mud guards, shiny three-point seat belts for interior trim elements, a radio with multiple media most other occupants. inputs, additional driver's Available in either Trend seat adjustments, two (R179,990*) or Comfort vanity mirrors, rear air(R198,990*), standard con, power mirrors and a items for both include rear wiper. power windows, electric power steering, adjustable You also get multi-function steering wheel, central steering controls, extra l o c k i n g , i m m o b i l i z e r, storage solutions, a 12V alarm and a three-year / socket and remote central 100,000km warranty with locking so you would do two-year / 30,000km well to save up for the Comfort model. service plan.

Just like other Honda models, Mobilio also uses the toughened Honda ACE body construction. With its fuel tank ahead of the rear axle, Mobilio also passed Upgrades to these are also the dreaded rear crash test available. well.

Honda rightfully assumes Other safety features that the more expensive include ABS brakes with car will be their volume EBD, high-mounted third seller because the extra brake light, dual airbags, R19,000* gives you more front belt pre-tensioners exterior colour coding, a

Both versions use the trusty Jazz / Ballade 1.5litre iVTEC four-cylinder petrol engine worth 88kW or 145Nm.

petrol consumption of 6.1L/100km.

All of the Mobilios feature a 5-speed manual gearbox and front wheel drive, although a CVT version is expected in a few months to attack the 7% that automatics represent in the small MPV segment.

What impressed me most about this car was its use of space on a relatively small platform. It may not be the raciest, and may suffer with weight or altitude, but it's a simple and affordable car with a silver H on its nose.

All that means that it Honda claims 0-100km/h should also be economical, in 10.8 seconds, 140km/h reliable, easy to maintain top speed and average and long-lasting. *Please check all prices with your Namibian dealership(s)

MORE DETAILS OF THE NEW HONDA MOBILIO OTHER DIMENSIONS Fuel tank size: 42L

DRIVE TRAIN

Tare Weight: 1,112 - 1,150kg

Transversely mounted

Seating Capacity: 5 / 7

1,497cc in-line four cylinder

Second Seating Row Split: 60/40

SOHC, 16-valve with iVTEC

Third Seating Row Split: 50/50

Intelligent fuel injection

Boot Capacity: 521L

10.3:1 compression ratio

Doors: 5

Gross Weight: 1,700 - 1,720kg

73 x 89.4 bore & stroke --------------------------------Front-wheel-drive

INTERIOR FEATURES

5-speed Manual or CVT

Black fabric trim AM/FM radio, mp3, USB, Aux

WHEELS, STEERING Wheel size: 185/65R15 Spare wheel size: Full

4 loudspeakers

MAIN DIMENSIONS (mm)

3 cupholders, 4 bottle holders

Length: 4,385

Powered windows & Door locks

Width: 1,683

Powered mirrors (Comfort model)

SUSPENSION

Height: 1,621

Alarm and immobiliser

Wheelbase: 2,648

Driver and passenger airbag

POWER & FUEL

Air-conditioning (rear: Comfort)

Rack & Pinion steering,

88kW (120hp) 145Nm

electrically-assisted

0-100km/h: 10.8 sec. (CVT: 11.3)

Turning radius: 5.5m

Max km/h: 140 (governed)

Front brakes: ventilated discs

Avg. fuel use: 6.1L/100km (CVT: 6)

Front McPherson Strut

Front / Rear Track: 1,483 / 1,474

Front seat belt pre-tensioners

Rear brakes: drums

147g CO2/km (CVT: 144)

Rear Torsion Beam Axle

Ground Clearance: 189

Tilt steering wheel adjustment

DECEMBER 2014

NAMWHEELS

Calling all

ROAD SAFETY FEATURE

GSM

!

FATIGUE impairs your driving All drivers have to be alert behind the wheel at all times and fatigue can seriously impair driving!

Regular rest A driver should be allowed to stop for a 10 minute rest after each two to four hour driving period.

Unexpected events like pedestrians and animals on the road ahead, sudden obstructions or a vehicle slamming on brakes right in front of you without any warning, needs quick thinking and fast reaction something you cannot do when you are tired and are in need of rest!

Enough sleep Always get a good night’s sleep before you drive.

Don’t drive when you are tired - choose a safe place to stop and REST!

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enthusiasts

Be alert Keep your eyes moving, regularly checking all your mirrors, speed, vital instruments and the road ahead.

Lighting Don’t drive with the cab light on – it strains your eyes and distorts your vision. When driving at night, if possible, turn the instrument and dashboard lighting down.

Temperature In winter, don’t drive with the heater blowing in your For more information on face; it will make you driver fatigue and other sleepy. road safety tips, contact the National Road Safety Keep the temperature of Council at: Fresh air Get plenty of fresh air; your vehicle's cabin a little www.nrsc.org.na don’t depend on coffee or cooler than you would info@nrsc.org.na usually set it.

(061) 231 717 drugs to keep you awake.

The most successful cars designed and built in South Africa Did you know that South Africa had its own sports cars over 60 years ago?

Three lads called Bob van Niekerk, Willie Meissner and Verster de Wit founded a company called GSM in the late fifties which produced the open top "Dart" and GT coupe "Flamingo" between 1957 and 1965.

The GSM Car Club of SA is gearing up towards celebrating the Dart's 60th jubilee, with previous events including a gettogether at the Franschoek Motor Museum.

The club proudly assist owners of GSM cars while also compiling a register to document and trace the roughly 75% of cars that Using mostly Ford engines still exist after 50 years. in beautiful composite bodies (GSM stands for With such beautiful shapes Glass Sport Motors), some and pioneering build, it's cars even went racing with only natural that there are also GSM replicas about. great success.

More important to the club is the brand and its original cars; and although there is a wealth of knowledge on the company, not all cars have been accounted for.

Should you be a past or current GSM owner, know of any in your area, or maybe have a story to tell about a Dart or Flamingo, the club would love to hear from you: www.gsmcarclub.co.za foucheng@iafrica.com Or visit us on Facebook: GSM Car Club of SA

Want to promote your club? Send an email to info@namwheels.com

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DECEMBER 2014

Mercedes-Benz

SPRINT REVIEW

Nissan

C220 BlueTEC

SPRINT REVIEW

Avantgarde 7G-Tronic

What you need to know: The new C-Class was introduced earlier this year so this car commands a lot of attention. It's available with turbo-petrol and turbo-diesel engines, of which this is the smaller one. What you concede in performance, you'll make up in fuel savings. Merc claims 4.3L/100km.

Some more facts: Looks like a small S-Class, rides more like a BMW than a Mercedes. The adaptive damping system “Agility” comes as standard, as do booming bass sounds and

a comprehensive active 'n passive safety package.

Available in 11 exterior and five interior colours, depending on model and options selected.

A fresh C220 BlueTEC costs R459,000*. If you tick ALL the boxes, it will add another R294,250*.

We suggest LED Intelligent Lights (R20,000*), Media Interface (R3,250*) and upgraded interior trim but make sure it isn't all-black as the car is well-insulated and ten minutes of direct sunshine turns it into a cauldron.

Where we went: A friend's house, burger restaurant, the Kwikspar down our road and the International Airport. The obligatory two large suit-cases and two pieces of hand luggage fit into the 480L boot just fine. Rear leg room is impressive and our car's active steering made parking a doddle.

You should watch out for: Although Mercedes-Benz charges extra for the 7GTronic automatic gearbox, most C-Classes leave the factory with it already preinstalled.

Pathfinder 2.5 dCi SE Automatic

We can't comment on the six-speed manual 'box as we've never seen it in a CClass. If you somehow find one, you may want to steer clear. Most Mercs should be automatic.

W h a t i t i s : N i s s a n' s Pathfinder is a big, hardy SUV with a generous body on an old-school ladder frame chassis. Unlike a bakkie, it has car-like rear suspension. Available only with (selectable) 4WD, you may choose between an auto turbo-diesel V6, manual or auto 2.5 fourcylinder turbo-diesel. This is the latter model.

Where we went: The Cederberg and surrounds, using both popular access roads into Kromrivier. We also trekked further east into the Nature Reserve where the Pathfinder laughed at overgrown farm tracks, big drainage ditches, sizable mud pools and rocky inclines. 4WD and Low Range weren't used very often.

Five-speed auto' shifts smoothly and always keeps the 140kW / 450Nm engine in its power peak.

Highway cruising at 120km/h is surprisingly quiet and relaxing. The car's vastness and fake chrome grill took some flak but nobody can accuse the Pathfinder of copying others. It certainly looks unique.

Why you'll want one: It's new and desirable with added dynamism and specs. Our real-world fuel use hovered around 7L/100km from the 41L tank but high milers should easily do better.

Mercedes-Benz seals the deal with a full sixyear/100,000km service plan.

What else: There's a newer version available overseas but this supersized hunk of metal is still very impressive. Interior space is immense, quality more utilitarian - it feels like an American car.

Depending on folded seats, cargo capacity is 190L (seven-seater), 515L or a colossal 2,091L.

What we loved: Two people's entire weekend luggage on the humungous rear seats leaves the cathedral-sized boot empty. Radio, ventilation and instruments are basic but easily understood.

Front seats are comfy but gave us back-ache after a few hours. The ride is super-comfortable.

Why you should buy one: Big space, big comfort, big presence. This automatic 2.5 dCi SE costs R505,800*, the manual is R15,700* cheaper. Posh models cost much more. A big 3-year / 100,000km warranty and 90,000km service plan are included. Nissan has 115 dealers in South Africa and five in Namibia.

*Please check all prices with your nearest and most friendly Namibian dealership(s)

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TIPS: FUEL SAVING

Avoid short trips.

By now...

Don't drive!

it should be abundantly clear to all of us that our wicked ways and those evil motor cars are destroying the planet we live on.

No, we're not expecting anybody to mothball their car and start walking; do you know how far Swakop is when you're on foot?

Even if you don't subscribe to this doomsday scenario, here are a few tips for saving fuel and stretching those times between visits to the fuel pumps.

We're not suggesting you immediately trade in your dented hatchback for the latest hybrid or mountain bicycle but a slight shift in driving style will ease any tree-hugging conscience and save you a bit of money as well.

A cold engine is at its most fragile and uses extra fuel to reach its ideal operating temperature. Short trips don't allow your engine to warm up properly and thus What we're trying to say by use more fuel. putting this chapter first is this: if you don't drive, An engine uses controlled you're not using fuel. explosions, witchcraft and lots of expensive metal bits Simple, isn't it? to produce power, so treat So if you've been driving them gently when they're from your house to the end cold. of your driveway to check the mailbox, you might If these components are not up to their proper want to stop doing that. temperatures, they wear Also try car-pooling with out faster and subsecolleagues or combined quently produce extra shopping trips with family friction and thirst for more fuel. and friends.

SPECIALITIES

You get what you give

The right shift

Nice 'n smooth

What a drag

If you neglect to maintain / service your car regularly and only use mediocre fuels and lubricants, the results will be a shorter lifespan and increased fuel consumption.

A common misconception is that lower revs (engine speed) use less fuel, but especially up a steep hill this isn't necessarily true.

Yes, that's right. Put on some whale song and cruise in utter relaxation.

Hectic stop-and-go traffic will strain your engine (and fuel tank contents).

Your engine constantly pushes to cut through the air as you drive, especially at higher speeds. The more surface area or resistance your car has, the more fuel it will devour.

Before you sukkel uphill in sixth gear, see what effect a Whereas we believe that lower gear has - modern most fuels and lubricants turbo engines may not be on our market are fine, buy excempt from this. the ones recommended by your vehicle manufacturer If you're coasting back down the hill, select a gear or service centre. with medium revs instead The same goes for fuel of putting your (manual grades or octane ratings - shift) car into neutral. check which one your car likes and keep a record of The engine helps you to fuel purchases to monitor maintain or retard speed, consumption (if your car not using any fuel. Your has no economy indicator). brakes will also thank you.

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The more weight your car carries, the harder its poor engine has to work. Now would be a good time to ditch the 10 years of You magazines your wife forgot to give to Tannie Nancy at the last family dinner.

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Ford

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Ranger

DECEMBER 2014

Wildtrak

'n Nuwe Bul in die Blou-Ovaal se kraal

Text Chris de Wit Images Ford South Africa

SPEC SHEET

Sou mens die volgende beskrywing van luukse kenmerke van 'n voertuig aan 'n voornemende koper voorgehou word om die tipe voertuig te identifiseer, sou die raaiskoot waarskynlik na een of ander luukse Duitsefabrikaat passasiersmotor verwys.

"Stuurwiel gemonteerde kontroleknoppe, eletronies verstelbare bestuurder sitplek, aanboord rekenaar, kantspieëls en vensters, outomatiese reënveërs en hoofligte, misligte, trukamera, elektrochromatiese truspieël, misligte, lugsakke voor en aan die kante, elektroniese stabiliteitskontrole (DSC), ABS-remme, noodrembystand, dubbel sone lugreeling, stem geaktiveerde Bluetooth, CD/radie en USB/iPod sokke ens. ens..."

Maar nee, meneer of mevrou o f m e j u f fo u d i e vo o r nemende koper, hierdie beskrywing verwys na Ford se nuwe dubbelkajuit 3.2 XLT A/T 4x4 Ranger.

En dit is nie al nie... Daar is hope ruimte vir groot lywe, lang bene, (iets wat tot 'n mate maar altyd 'n probleem by dubbelkajuitbakkies is), stoorspasie en holtes vir bottels, selfone, pakkies en sakkies en die klap van die paneelkassie is selfs groot g e n o e g o m j o u s ko o t rekenaar daarop staan te maak.

Ekstra pakplek is onder die voorste sitplekke ingeruim en die middelkonsole word deur lugreëling koud gehou vir die bier of koeldranke vir die langpad.

Die bestuursitplek kan elektronies verstel word om elke hoek en kurwe, breedte, lengte en hoogte van die verskillende lyfkontoere te pas van wie ook al agter die stuurwiel inskuif.

Die stuurwiel verstel egter net wat sy hoogte betref aangesien daar genoeg ruimte is om sitplekke te verstel sonder om gemak aan agterste insittendes prys te gee.

Vir maksimum gemoedsrus, vir veral SA en Namibiese voertuigeienaars, het die Ranger Wildtrak met sy groot verskeidenheid van veiligheidsmaatreels, hom onderskei as die eerste bakkie in sy segment wat 'n 5-ster Euro NCAP veilgheidsgradering verkry het.

Binneruimte, of dan die gebrek daaraan by die vorige model, het nie gunstig vergelyk met die Ranger se mededingers in die mark nie en juis daarom het Ford se ontwerpers die bul by die horings gepak met 'n heel nuwe binneontwerp. Selfs nie die onderstel is behou nie en moes plek maak vir 'n nuwe en groter een.

Te r w yl d i t d i e l u u k s e afwerking en baie goeie, ergonomiese funksionaliteit van die nuwe Ranger se binneruim is wat opval, is dit tog die heeltemal ruwe stillering van veral die vooraansig, wat die Ranger 'n byna trokvoorkoms gee en baie byval sal vind by 4X4 entoesiaste.

Die macho-charisma van die nuwe Ranger val in die klas van die ou Ford-150 modelle en sal beslis sy kopers vind in ' n o o r we g e n d m a n l i k gedomineerde mark. Byna alles aan en van die nuwe Ranger is GROOT. Die enjinkap is wyd en die hoofligte is groot maar met 'n eenvoudige ontwerp terwyl die sierrooster uit drie breë chroom panele bestaan. Die syspieëls is groot en die deure het diep inhamme aan die sykante.

En ja, die Ranger IS werklik groot. Teen 5 247 mm is dit die langste dubbelkajuit tans, 14mm langer as die Hilux, 20mm langer as 'n Amarok en 54mm langer as Navara. Tog handhaaf die Ranger 'n goeie balans tussen binneruimte en maneuvreerbaarheid, veral in ondergrondse parkering.

Ja, die nuwe Ford Ranger IS ook werklik nuut. Die 4x4 modelle het nou meer grondhoogte (237cm) en sy sleepkapasiteit is 'n yslike

3 350kg wat saam met sy vragkapasiteit van 1 049kg hom die leier in sy segment maak.

Enjinkrag van 147kW en wringkrag van 470Nm plaas hom ook in 'n leiersposisie tussen die Hilux, Amarok en Navara. Brandstofverbruik was 'n skaflike 10liter / 100km op die oop-pad teen 120km/h maar sagter behandeling het die verbruik tot ongeveer 9.5liter/100km gedaal.

Vir Ford is die nuwe Ranger w e r k l i k ' n g ro o t s t a p vorentoe wat vir hom beslis 'n plek tussen die top grotes gaan laat inneem. Ford se Vise-President, Bemarking, Verkope en Diens het dan ook tereg opgemerk dat alle aspekte van die Ranger vernuwe is en dat net die naam nog dieselfde bly.

Natuurlik sal die voornemende bakkiekoper die nuwe Ranger vergelyk met sy vernaamste mededingers soos die Hilux, Navara en die Amarok. In meer as een

opsig sal die een fabrikaat beter vertoon as die ander en sal dit hoofsaaklik van die potensiele verkoper afhang was sy of haar prioriteite en behoeftes is.

Vir die baie aanhangers van die Ranger is dit goed om te weet dat daar meer as 20 verskillende modelle van die 3.2-reeks is om van te kies.

Ford se nuwe Ranger reeks het ongekende sukses met sy verkoopsyfers oor die afgelope jaar behaal.

Die nuwe stoetbul in die kraal gaan hierdie syfers beslis 'n verdure stewige stoot gee.

Ons Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3,2 XLT 4x4 Dubbelkajuit (outomaties) toetsmodel se verkoopprys is R475 351* wat nie BTW insluit nie.

Diensintervalle is elke 15 000km, die waarborg 4 jaar / 120 000 en die Diensplan beloop 5 jaar / 90 000km.

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MAKE Ford MODEL Ranger Wildtrak 3,2 XLT 4x4 Double Cab ENGINE 3.2L i-5 Turbo-Diesel 147kW 470Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Auto, 4x4 ABS, EBA, DSC PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: unknown 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: unknown CONSUMPTION 10L/100km avg.

TANK / RANGE unknown BOOT SIZE n/a WARRANTY 4 years / 120,000km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 90,000km TYRE SIZE 265/60 R18 SPARE WHEEL 265/60 R18 PRICE R541,900* (Nov 2014) *Manufacturer claims.

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Cherokee

Longitude

Jare gelede was daar 'n volbladadvertensie in die nuustydskrif Time met 'n foto van 'n Jeep tydens die Tweede Wêreldoorlog aan een of ander bloeddorstige gevegsfront. Die enigste byskrif was “Original Sin”. Wat die Jeep met sonde te doen gehad het, weet ek tot vandag toe nog nie. Maar die prentjie van die Jeep in die middel van 'n harde geveg, sal my altyd bybly.

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Wat wel waar is, is dat die Jeep die VSA gehelp het om die oorlog te wen en dat alle ligte 4X4 voertuie op die mark eintlik maar afstammelinge van hierdie moeder van alle “sondes” was!

Dit geld dan ook vir die moderne makers van alle luukse 4X4s.

As sesjarige seun het ek die eerste keer op Oom Danie de Wet se plaas by Caledon in

die Kaap ervaar hoe sy Jeep in reënweer teen 'n damwal kon uitklim en het op die plek 'n Jeep-bekeerling geword.

As student is ek en my maats in die middel sestigs na die Goodwood Skou in Kaapstad met die uitsluitlike doel om die nuwe Jeep Wagoneer te gaan aanskou; die eerste 4X4 wat soos 'n stasiewa gelyk het en soos 'n motor hanteer het.

Dit is eers jare daarna wat die Engelse en die res met soortgelyke voertuie voor die dag sou kom.

Die Longitude is die intreemodel in die nuwe Cherokeereeks wat onlangs bekendgestel is.

heid om mondelinge bevele aan die sentrum oor te dra; alles wat in Japan uitgevind is, is teenwoordig.

kom. En ook natuurlik die gepatenteerde aantal balkies op die neus wat die verkoeler beskerm.

Terug na hierdie nuwe Jeep Cherokee en ons toetsmotor met die snaakse-rige naam Longitude, of te wel lengtegraad in Afrikaans. Het die name nou begin opraak, of het dit te doen met die OosWes debat waar Japannese 4X4 bakkies daagliks op CNN te siene is?

Anders as die res van die reeks, wat almal dieselfde moderne en byder-wetse bakvorm deel, is die Longitude met voorwielaandrywing toegerus en is die enjin die 2.4l Tigershark MultiAir I-4 eenheid wat 'n baie skaflike 130kW ontwikkel en 229 Nm wringkrag lewer.

Natuurlik ook die veiligheidstoerusting uit Europa soos die sewe lugsakke wat gekoppel is aan sensors wat vooruit 'n moontlike botsing of omrol-aksie kan voorspel.

Baie prakties is die parkeersensors agter om die relatief groot voertuig in 'n klein parkeerspasien in te kry; seniorburgers sal veral hierdie geriefie waardeer!

Hierdie is eienskappe wat moontlik spruit uit die alliansie tussen DaimlerBenz en Chrysler van so 'n paar jaar gelede.

So ook die dubbele stelsel klimaatbeheer wat natuurlik veel meer behels as blote lugversorging.

Vir gewone en alledaagse gebruik is hierdie krag beslis meer as genoeg; om die waarheid te sê, amper te veel.

Met die wegtrekslag het ek die gevoel gekry dat mens te doen het met 'n senuweeagtige renperd wat net wil hol!

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Dit is dan ook nie 'n wonder dat die Cherokee in 2013 die hoogste punte in sy klas in die Europese botsingstoetse behaal het nie.

Van buite lyk die Cherokee pure perd op sy 17 duim allooiwielvellings en maak hulle die oop ruimtes om die nisse mooi vol.

Maar hierdie verskynsel kan ook verband hou met die nuwe outo-matiese ratkas met sy nie minder as nege ratverhou-dings nie. Dit kos versigtig petrol trap om nie die wiele te laat tol nie.

Daar is ook die geheelbeeld dat hierdie voertuig nog steeds die oorwin-alles voorkoms het; iets wat by sommige Jeep mededingers ontbreek.

Aan die binnekant is daar alles wat daar verwag word van 'n luukse sedanmotor wat gerief betref en spasie en sitplekke is ontwerp vir groot Amerikaners.

Dieselfde geld natuurlik ook vir die Wrangler modelle wat nog altyd sy klassieke lyne uit die Tweede Wêreldoorlog behou het en lyk soos 'n ware 4X4 behoort te lyk.

Die ekstra's sluit dinge soos 'n 7-duim navigasieskerm gekoppel aan 'n klank en vermaaklikheidsentrum met USB poorte en die moontlik-

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En wat kos hierdie Amerikaanse ikoon? Die eienaar sal R479,990* minder in sy sak hê as hy hom van die vloer af trek.

As die perdekrag en ekstra toerusting miskien nie op standaard is nie, is daar natuurlik 'n lang lys van toerusting wat teen 'n ekstra prys beskikbaar is, onder andere leerbekleedsel en 'n sondak.

Voornemende kopers kan ook die hardebaard Limited en Trailhawk modelle met viewielaandrywing oorweeg, waarvan sommige ook ewenaarslotte insluit.

Die prys vir die hardebaard Cherokee 3.2L Limited AWD is R563,990* en die koning van die reeks, die Cherokee 3.2L Trailhawk 4WD, kan joune wees vir R607,990*.

Slotsom, geniet die (Amerikaanse) verlede in vandag se gemak en styl!

SPEC SHEET MAKE Jeep MODEL Cherokee Longitude ENGINE 2.4L i-4 Petrol 130kW 229Nm DRIVETRAIN 9-speed Auto, FWD ABS, EBA, ESC PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 10.5 sec.* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 196* CONSUMPTION 8.3L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 60L / 722km* BOOT SIZE 412 - 1,267L WARRANTY 6 years / 100,000km SERVICE PLAN 6 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 225/60 R17 SPARE WHEEL 225/60 R17 PRICE R479,990* (Oct 2014) *Manufacturer claims.

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Peugeot

208

GTi

Text Hanjo Stier Images Peugeot South Africa

I am writing to you today from the comfort of a sea-side villa where the beach is within spitting distance and a particularly jovial dog has been avoiding capture by its owner for the best part of ten minutes. Why did I come here? Among other things, to get my head around Peugeot's new 208 GTi.

For the last few months, my garage has housed a whole flurry of hot hatchbacks; in all shapes, sizes and from all corners of the world.

This is a good thing.

Where Peugeot's 206 GTi still used a naturallyaspirated 1.6-litre motor, this new 208 range-topper benefits from a modern 1.6-litre, direct-injected, high-pressure, turbocharged four cylinder developing an astonishing 147kW (200hp) at 5,800 rpm and 275Nm from just 1,700 rpm onwards.

Efficiency and economy are current trends with car makers and buyers so I think it's brilliant that the hot hatch segments have adapted quickly; and That means it'll rocket to adapted well.

100km/h in 6.8 seconds (t'is true, we clocked 6.4 at Every new pocket rocket sea level) and its speedo which has the satin sheet needle can easily reach the pulled off it at a motor early 200's. show can brag with a smaller engine but bigger All the while, it claims to power. More torque yet only drink unleaded at an average of 5.9L/100km less thirst. and emit a mere 139g The advances in turbo and CO2/km if driven nicely. injection technology have reached other vehicles too Although I managed to get but I find they're most 6L/100km at some stage, noticeable in cars with thin expect a bit more if you sidewalls and big exhausts. plan on driving the car.

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Other versatile and hot hatchback-worthy items are 17-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, ABS brakes with EBD and EBA, ESP, six airbags, auto lights and wipers, ISOFIX anchors, full size spare wheel, the world's tiniest adjustable sports steering wheel with buttons, parking sensors and auto-steer park assist.

More luxuries come in the shape of climate control, a cooled cubby hole, onboard computer, cruise control and speed limiter, 60/40 folding rear seats, some leather trim, very comfortable sports seats at the front and a radio / USB / Bluetooth audio system with navigation and touch screen monitor.

but all this is irrelevant as tall; more importantly the 208 GTi is all about the though, this car is almost devoid of turbo hesitation way it drives. and, given the slightest As mentioned, the front whiff of petrol, will shoot sports seats look hard-core forward like a naughty but are actually complete little puppy whose owner Red to black gradients, softies with good support – thought it was ok to drop silver accents and red something that's mirrored the leash. stitching plaster a crisp, by the typically French It goes and goes and goes! suspension. modern cabin. dollied up with extra chins and fins, bigger bumpers, GTi badges along its flanks, stylized exhaust pipes and pointy chrome bits on its grille.

Just like its siblings, the 208 GTi's instruments have been raised from behind the steering wheel to their new position just under the windscreen.

A few seat and steering wheel adjustments fix any visibility issues but the odd-numbered markings and generous red zones on some gauges take a while to fathom.

Priced from R309,900* with very few optional extras left to tick, you also get a 3-year / 100,000km warranty and 5-year / 60,000km service plan with what I think is a That teeny steering wheel proper, modern hot hatch. is linked to a very direct mechanism and, together Lots of power, fun, easy to with a crisp six-speed park, blessed with great manual gearbox, helps to handling, versatile and elevate the 208 GTi's fun frugal enough for that trip factor to even higher levels. to the seaside.

Not too hard and quite forgiving in everyday situations, the sporty little Peugeot has plenty of grip and cornering ability when you push harder.

The new Peugeot 208's The touch-screen sound The brakes can be a bit The dog, by the way, was compact shape and trendy system also seemed a bit touchy and the first two eventually caught by the proportions have been counter-intuitive at first gears appear to be quite time I typed this sentence.

MAKE Peugeot MODEL 208 GTi ENGINE 1.6L i-4 Turbo-Petrol 147kW 275Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, FWD ABS, EBA, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 6.4 sec.

0-400m: 14.4 sec.

Max km/h: 230* CONSUMPTION 5.9L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 50L / 845km* BOOT SIZE unknown WARRANTY 3 years / 100,000km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 60,000km TYRE SIZE 205/45 R17 SPARE WHEEL 205/45 R17 PRICE R309,900* (Nov 2014) *Manufacturer claims.

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Toyota Corolla

Quest

Lank lewe die nuwe Tazz - met 'n kattebak!

Iewers doen Toyota die regte ding! 'n Bekostigbare motor met ruimte vir vyf vol-wassenes en 'n kattebak om vyf vroue se bagasie in te laai.

En boonop nog steeds van buite aantreklik is...

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Dink net, vyf studente op 'n kamptrippie, of vyf ouer mense uit die aftree-oord op pad na die teater in die stad!

Die Tazz-resep werk nog steeds so goed soos in die goeie ou dae, die tyd wat die deuntjie van “Alles loop reg, altyd reg” in 'n mens se kop gedraai het, en na al die jare nog steeds by tye in my kop kom!

Behou 'n goeie resep vir nog 'n paar jaar langer vir ons gewone mense wat nie altyd die jongste modegier meer najaag nie maar eerder kyk hoe ons die munte in ons beursies kan rek.

En daar is nog baie van ons!

Die Quest is die 10de geslag Corolla wat nou by ons langer gaan voortleef, ondanks die bekendstelling van die skerp, nuwe Corolla waaroor ons reeds geskryf het.

seerder en alarm, afstand beheerde sentrale sluiting, dubbele lugsakke voor, Isofix-kindersitplekmonterings, lugversorging en reik/hoogteverstelling Soos die Tazz is die nuwe vir die stuurwiel.

Quest 'n unieke suiderAfrikaanse model en word Dit is die reik-verstelling hy nêrens anders gebou wat die bestuur-posisie soveel gemakliker maak en nie. vir korter persone die Maar dit gaan nie net suid- bestuur soveel aangeAfrikaners wees wat die namer (en veiliger) maak.

Quest op hulle werwe sal wil parkeer nie; met die Van die ander fabrikante, heelwat laer prys as die va n h e e lwa t d u u rd e r nuwe Corolla gaan daar modelle, kan gerus hiervan ook in die buur-lande talle kennis neem. Op die oog af k o p e r s w e e s w a t is daar 'n paar nuwighede b e k o s t i g b a r e , n u w e in die Quest.

Toyotas sal wil aanskaf.

Die kopligte is herontwerp, Die Quest is nie 'n afskeep, so ook die samestelling van goedkoop motor wat van die stertligte en die rigtingalle luukses ge-stroop is wysers aan die kante is van nie. Al die dinge waaraan die deurspieëls na die ons gewoond geraak het is modderskerms verskuif. daar: al die modelle die reeks (standaard handrat Die grys sierrooster is nou en outo-maties, asook die swart en die nommerPlus model met handrat) plaathulsels is ook gemaak beskik oor 'n immobili- van swart plastiek.

En wat ons regtig beïndruk het met sy nuwe lyne wat groot ooreenkomste toon met die van die groot Lexus broer uit die boonste klas.

Binne is die agtersitplek nie meer verdeel nie en die sitplekke voor is dieselfde as wat in die duurder Corolla aangetref word.

Die Quest Plus onderskei van sy goedkoper maats deur die gebruik van allooi-wiele in plaas van staal vellings en het ook 'n goeie klankstelsel wat die byder-wetse dinge soos 'n USB- en hulp-sok insluit.

Die goedkoper modelle het egter reeds die bedrading vir 'n radio en klankstelsel en moet slegs die nuwe stelsel laat opkoppel.

Die kragbron is dieselfde as die van die nuwe Corolla 1,6; 'n enjin met dubbele VVT-I- stelsel wat die kleptyd-reëling vreander om verskil-lende ladings te hanteer.

In die praktyk beteken dat die ratte van die sesganghandratkas vryelik gebruik moet word om goeie verrigting te verkry.

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Ingeval daar wel fout gaan kom met die Quest, iewers op die langpad, gaan daar Dit maak die viergang hulp naby wees. outomatiese ratkas vir o u e r p e r s o n e b a i e Maar soos ons weet uit die deuntjie wat in die kop bly aanloklik. draai...

Die vering / suspensie met sy McPherson stutte word Wat kos hierdie nuwe onveranderd gebruik en model wat gou staatmaker die remme is ook ABS- status gaan verwerf? glybeperkende remme.

Die 1.6 Quest wat ons In ons land is hierdie seker getoets het, sal die nuwe die mees belangrike veilig- eienaar R179 900* uit die heidstelsel om botsings te sak jaag. vermy.

Die outomatiese weergawe Toyota SA maak aanspraak R198 900* en die windop 'n versnellingstyd van maker Plus R197 900*.

10,4 sekondes tot 100 km/h en op 'n lang, reguit Die Quest word gedek pad sal die naald op 192 deur 'n waarborg van km/h gaan draai. Dit is 3 jaar / 100 000 km en 'n meer as genoeg vir die diensplan van 3 jaar / 45 000 km. deursnee motoris.

MAKE Toyota MODEL Corolla Quest ENGINE 1.6L i-4 Petrol 90kW 154Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, FWD ABS, BAS, EBD PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 10.4 sec.* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 192* CONSUMPTION unknown TANK / RANGE 55L / unknown BOOT SIZE 450L WARRANTY 3 years / 100,000km SERVICE PLAN 3 years / 45,000km TYRE SIZE 195/65 R15 SPARE WHEEL 195/65 R15 PRICE R179,900* (Nov 2014) *Manufacturer claims.

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DIE WÊRELD SE GEWILDSTE MOTOR Saamgestelde verkope van die Toyota Corolla, die wêreld se gewildste motor, het in Julie 2013 die 40-miljoen-kerf verbygesteek.

Toyota het in November 1966 'n nuwe aanleg in die Takaoka-distrik in die Aichiprefektuur net vir die vervaardiging van die Corolla geopen. Vervaardiging het twee jaar later ook in Australië en Maleisië begin.

Toyota het sy algehele jaarlikse produksie 1965 tot 1968 van 480 000 tot 1,1 miljoen voertuie verhoog – 'n bewys van die Corolla se massiewe bydrae tot die groei van die maatskappy. Die Corolla, wat deesdae by 15 aanlegte regoor die wêreld vervaardig en monteer word, verteenwoordig een uit elke vyf voertuie wat in die 76 jaar van Toyota se geskiedenis verkoop is.

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