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NEWS & NEW MODELS NP200 tops in 2014
Nissan S.A. is celebrating the success of its NP200 pickup after final 2014 sales figures reported that it reached a South African market share of 52.2% for half ton pickups. Last year, comprehensive 12 month market research by Ipsos noted that Nissan's little NP200 bakkie had the best vehicle quality in its segment, based on feedback from both business and leisure customers.
Hillclimb entries open The Jaguar Simola Hillclimb is South Africa's premier motorsport weekend, with breathtaking vehicles and legendary drivers of all eras competing against the clock (as well as each other) for the fastest time on the challenging 1.9 km 'Hill'. As speed is the name of the game, competitors have invariably reacted swiftly to the opening of entries for this year’s event, which takes place from 14-17 May in the stunning coastal town of Knysna. One of the events' other main drawcards will be Supercar Thursday which has been introduced for the first time.
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News & New Models More New Metal & News Volkswagen up! Hyundai i20 Opel Corsa Toyota Hilux Legend 45 Mitsubishi ASX BMW X5 M50d Audi RS Q3 Road Safety Feature Lexus NX200t Mercedes-Benz C200 Maintenance Tips Suzuki Jimny
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Announced at the recent Geneva motor show, Land Rover has confirmed that the world's first premium compact SUV convertible will go on sale in 2016. Forty metres below the streets of London, UK, the first prototype of Land Rover’s new Range Rover Evoque Convertible was granted exclusive access to the 42km Crossrail network of tunnels for testing.
Happy 95th Birthday! Mazda, the "Zoom-Zoom" brand, celebrates 95 years of driving fun! This Japanese automaker was founded in 1920, and over the years has carved a very unique path in the automotive world. As the only Japanese car maker to ever win at the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, Mazda has proven itself on roads and racetracks alike. From the Wankel rotary engine to the SKYACTIV next generation technologies, the "Zoom-Zoom" brand has given the car world an incredible mix of fun-loving vehicles.
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Auas Motors wins award
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) recently named its top-performing dealers in its annual Dealer of the Year awards evening. Top Chevrolet Volume went to Reeds N1 City Cape Town, who also bagged the Top Opel Volume award as well as the overall Top New Vehicle Sales Volume title. Auas Motors Windhoek won the Top Isuzu Volume Dealer award.
Pupkewitz host mini Grand Prix Pupkewitz Nissan treated the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Social Services, the Government Garage and the Namibian Police to much excitement at the Windhoek Go-Karting track in January. Each team had to complete the mini Grand Prix, a total of fifty laps. During the race, the participating teams had to make at least four pit stops and change drivers. Pupkewitz Nissan finished first but were disqualified due to reckless driving. The Ministry of Social Services received the trophy, Ministry of Agriculture finished in second, and the Government Garage in third place.
New AMG's out on track
The GT S and the C 63 S – new high-performance cars from Mercedes-AMG - provide for maximum safety in the 2015 FIA Formula One World Championship™. The GT S will debut as the Official Safety Car and the C63 S Estate as the Official Medical Car. Mercedes-AMG vehicles have been continuously active at the pinnacle of motorsport since 1996.
Porsche Macan S Diesel wins Wesbank / SAGMJ Car of the Year Celebrating motoring excellence with a hat trick win, Porsche scooped the title of the 2015 WesBank / SAGMJ Car of the Year when its Macan S Diesel was announced the winner at a gala dinner hosted by WesBank, the competition's headline sponsor, at Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg. The Porsche Macan S Diesel faced rather stiff competition in the 11-strong finalist line-up that represented the best of the best from a cross-section of segments and price points, making it one of the most hotly contested races in the competition's history. On its road to winning the 2015 WesBank / SAGMJ Car of the Year title, the Porsche Macan also collected several international awards including the SUV category winner at the AJAC's 2015 Canadian Car Of The Year Awards; the AutoExpress Best Compact SUV;
and the Car and Driver Editor's Choice awards in both the Compact Luxury SUV and Compact Performance SUV categories. Hailed by motoring journalists from across the globe as one of the best SUVs ever built, the Porsche Macan S Diesel is a compact yet muscular vehicle that received the highest average score from the 28 SA Guild of Motoring Journalists jury members who were tasked with selecting this year's winner. The S.A. Car of the Year competition has been run by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists since 1986, with WesBank – one of Southern Africa's largest vehicle finance institutions – as its headline sponsor since inception almost 30 years ago. Hollard Insurance and Motul supply support sponsorship.
M+Z Motors scoops multiple awards Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd, importer of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brand vehicles held its annual Dealer of the Year awards banquet last Friday night. The event celebrated the success of the Chrysler and Fiat brand dealerships throughout Southern Africa. The gala evening function, held under starry skies at Hayward's Grand Safari in the Dinokeng region east of Pretoria, saw the handing-out of a number of awards to the leading dealerships, recognising the best of the group's network. The luxury African safari lodge provided the perfect backdrop to the awards for Chrysler South Africa's top achievers: Dealer of the Year (combination of After sales Service delivery, Sales Customer Service delivery, Marketing and Corporate social responsibility contributions)
Metro: Chrysler Jeep Dodge Bedfordview Urban: M + Z Motors, Namibia (chosen from 15 dealers in this category) Rural: McCarthy Inyanga Managing Director's Award: M & Z Motors, Windhoek (chosen by the Managing director of Chrysler SA from the above 3 categories) Sales Champions - Sales Executive: Christelle Erasmus, M+Z Motors Namibia Sales Champions - Sales Manager: Stephan Enslin, M+Z Motors Namibia Best Sales Customer satisfaction Index 2014: M+Z Motors Namibia Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd. sells and services Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles as well as selling MOPAR parts through 45 dealerships throughout Southern Africa.
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SUBARU'S Legacy returns Subaru Southern Africa has announced the introduction of a potent new 3.6-litre version of the nameplate that moved the brand onto the world stage. The 191kW / 350Nm Subaru Legacy 3.6R, a new flagship for the brand, will be in showrooms by the middle of March 2015. Buyers can look forward to a generous level of equipment and luxury features, in line with the brand's philosophy of providing a full-house offering. Everything needed for effortless, brisk cruising is fitted as standard. Key to this is the combination of a
six-cylinder Boxer engine and the ongoing evolution of the Symmetrical All Wheel Drive platform.
FORD launches new Focus RS Would you like some more wing with that?
HONDA Civic Type R finally revealed
For the BF4 generation of its Legacy, Subaru has focused on adding emotional appeal and refinement, fusing it with functional attributes such as quality, ruggedness, reliability and engineeringdriven design - all of which are Legacy traits.
After a five year wait, 2015 sees the arrival of the world's most keenly anticipated hot hatch, the Honda Civic Type R. Billed as a 'race car for the road', the all-new Civic Type R will set new standards in the high-performance frontwheel drive segment.
The new Subaru Legacy 3.6R is expected to be priced at approximately N$530,000 including a 3-year / 75,000 full maintenance plan.
The production version of Honda's latest hot hatch icon was revealed for the first time at the 85th Geneva Motor Show in March 2015.
All Type R vehicles have garnered a cult following around the world and the new model more than lives up to the high expectations. A world-first application of Honda's new 2.0 litre VTEC TURBO engine, aggressive function-led styling, and pioneering new chassis technologies combine to deliver one of the most immersive and rewarding driving experiences in any sector.
The all-new, direct-injected turbo-charged turbo-petrol engine delivers power, torque and performance figures unmatched in this segment. Peak power output is 310hp at 6,500rpm, and peak torque is 400Nm at 2,500 rpm - both higher than for any previous Honda Type R. Red-line is 7,000 rpm. 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds and 270km/h top speed are class-leading for a frontwheel drive hatchback.
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Just when Honda thought it had this fight in the bag (see middle column), Ford sticks a hot poker in their side. The blue oval’s all-new Focus RS also made its global public debut at the Geneva Motor Show. This high-performance road car pioneers the innovative Ford Performance A llWheel-Drive system, and thus delivers class-leading cornering speed, thrilling performance and unbridled driving enjoyment. The all-new Ford Focus RS also introduces advanced performance technologies, and is the first Ford RS equipped with selectable Drive Modes – including an industry-first Drift Mode – and Launch Control.
With a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine delivering in excess of 320 horsepower, the highperformance road car offers the most powerful Ford RS braking system ever. Its exterior design offers optimised aerodynamics and cooling, with zero lift and 9 per cent less drag than the previous model. The all-new Focus RS uses Dynamic Torque Vectoring, enabling it to deliver new levels of handling capability and driver enjoyment, as well as outstanding traction and grip with unmatched agility and cornering speed. The 30th car to wear RS badges, it will be built in Saarlouis, Germany, for markets all over the world.
The new Hilux Dakar dust not included
TOYOTA Hilux Dakar Edition So this Hilux is the odd one out because it didn't debut at Geneva, has no discernible wing(s) and is neither fast nor furious. It is, however, absolutely legendary (as confirmed by the recent Legend 45 edition we test in this issue), more affordable, very dependable, extremely popular and borderline indestructible. In order to celebrate yet another monumental Hilux achievement - its success in the 2015 Dakar Rally Toyota recently launched a new special edition in the shape of the Hilux Dakar. It's a fitting tribute to the rallying prowess of Giniel de Villiers and Dirk von Zitzewitz who pulled off a class win (T1 Petrol) and an overall second place on the podium at the 2015 Dakar in the Toyota Imperial Hilux.
In keeping with its flagship status, the new Hilux Dakar builds on the impressive Legend 45 package, boasting additional aesthetic and cabin enhancements for that special look.
Ferrari's new 488 GTB has a 3.9L turbo V8 but no big wing
FERRARI 488 GTB goes turbo
The Dakar treatment is GT3 RS is the king of wings applied to all Hilux Legend 45 models, with 50 percent of the Legend production converted to Dakar models Porsche is reaffirming its The new 911 GT3 RS is (to run for a period of three commitment to purist sports traditionally the top GT cars with two big world model from Porsche, and it months). premieres at the Geneva represents the highest stage Unique features include Motor Show. Cayman GT4 of street-legal sports cars official Dakar decals, full and 911 GT3 RS are now the before entering the category black interior leather with top-performing sports cars of pure race cars. red stitching, blacked-out B- in their classes. Porsche GT sports cars are pillar, matt black cross plate (load bed) and bar (front), A new entry into Porsche's the product of technology black Tonneau cover, various top league of sports cars is transfer from race cars to two-tone stainless steel and the Cayman GT4, the first GT production sports cars, and matt black accessories, as model to be based on this these vehicles embody the well as glossy black exterior mid-engine coupé. A racing most passionate connection mirror cladding and door version will also make its between everyday driving appearance later this year. and the circuit racetrack. handles.
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up! Volkswagen
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than a Vivo - will the new Volkswagen "up!" be cheaper, too?
All is well again in the car Where other A00 segment cars (city runabouts) err on industry. the quirky or girly side, a Having recently introduced Volkswagen up! barely pulls new or refreshed versions of off a cute face and sweet the Jetta sedan, Caddy and dimensions. It’s actually Kombi MPV’s as well as quite grown up and sensible. their Touareg luxury SUV, Volkswagen is finally doing Roomy too, as it will happily their name proud (people’s accommodate up to four car) with the local launch of adults with ease. their “up!” small city car. Rear space and access is a The German giant holds a little tight but the boot is dozen or so other brands in class-leading (251-951L). At its group and whereas all the moment, Volkswagen Volkswagen passenger cars will only sell you a two-door shine with decent value and model (four-door available superb craftsmanship, most overseas) to protect its fourof them are beyond the door Polo Vivo market. So financial reach of the car- does that means it’s actually cheaper? buying masses.
comfort is exceptional and we found the build quality to be on the usually excellent Volkswagen standards.
The base model has power steering, ABS, four airbags, ISOFIX mountings, central locking, daytime running lights, immobilizer, folding rear bench, trip meter, airconditioning, full-size spare wheel, adjustable driver’s seat and steering wheel.
CO2 output is just 108g/km. And just for the record, an up! is 3,54m long, 1,49m high, 1,64m wide and has 144mm of ground clearance.
Move up! tops all of that with power windows and mirrors, a sound system, more seats adjustments and a split-folding rear bench, shiny interior trim and some extra outside colour coding, vanity mirrors, rev counter, optional "Waffle" 15-inch alloy wheels and an optional pearl black dashboard.
Take up! is about N$135,000 and Move up! N$140,000; slightly less than a base Vivo.
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Noise, vibration, ride harshness and side winds are near absent while the one-litre three-cylinder petrol engine (55kW, 95Nm) delivers a relatively perky punch via a slick five-speed manual gearbox to the front wheels. Clutch, brake and steering feel is also commendable with good feedback for any city commuting.
Highway excursions aren’t too bad either while the tall fifth gear is built for cruising and possibly chasing after Volkswagen of South Africa Patience, patience. VW sells the manufacturer's claimed knows this too well, which is two versions called Take up! average fuel consumption of 4.7L/100km. and Move up! why they sell the Polo Vivo. And boy, do they sell them. The old Polo platform with local content and decent specifications is backed up by one of the highest dealer counts in the country, at prices which graze the upper regions of what Joe Public can afford (starting at about N$150,000). So will this newer, smaller car be cheaper? Before we get to the prices, you need to know a bit more about the up!
So it’s smaller than a Polo Vivo and – are you ready? – it’s cheaper than one too!
Included in these amounts is a three-year / 120,000km VW warranty with various service plans available as an optional extra.
Built since 2012 in Slovakia (in a VW factory which also churns out Touaregs), up! is Considering its direct price also rebadged and sold as a competitors, in-house Vivo Skoda Citigo and Seat Mii – two of VW’s less premium A big panoramic sunroof is playmates and expensive lifestyle rivals, I still can’t optional for both models. brands. believe that the Volkswagen The important bit is that it’s Volksie also offers various up! is available at such good an all-new car, not a stubbed packages including heated prices. seats and fog lights, extra Polo or something like that. speakers, cruise control, a Yes it’s small but it’s big on Quite a few interior items multi-function display and features, large on space and and oily bits are shared with rear parking sensors for the huge in quality. I so would sign on the dotted line for other Vee Dubs but we Move up! one of these. quickly discovered that this car has its own design and As was mentioned earlier, front passenger space and I so would. character.
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i20
Headin Hyundai se nuwe i20 is soos 'n splinternuwe Sikspens!
Die nuwe voorkoms is te danke aan die werk van Hyundai se ontwerpersateljee in Rüsselsheim naby Frankfurt. Die 2015 i20 is splinter-nuut van voor tot agter; vanaf die nuwe, aggressiewe rooster met sy agtkantige ontwerp en die stertkant wat net so wel in Italiaanse ateljees ontwerp kon wees. Die I20 gaan raakgesien word! Wat nie so maklik raakgesien gaan word nie, is dat hy breër en langer is as sy voorganger en dat die ontwerp rondom die
laaste pilaar agter hersien is en die nuwe swart afwerking deel vorm van die nuwe vloeinde lyne. 'n Groot voordeel van die nuwe i20 se langer asafstand is dat dit padgedrag en hantering verbeter omdate die wiele nou verder op die vier hoeke van die motor is. Aan die binnekant van die nuwe Hyundai is daar heelwat aan die uitleg verander met meer beenspasie, 'n stuurwiel wat beide horisontaal en vertikaal verstelbaar is om alle groottes en alle lengtes van die bestuurder te pas, 'n nuwe intstrumentepaneel wat herinner aan die jongstes uit Duitsland en gerieflike sitplekke wat die bestuurder en passasiers gelukkig sal hou op 'n reis na Oranjemund en terug.
Vir lede van die jonger geslag wat miskien nie weet wat 'n sikspens was nie, is daar ander aantreklikhede soos die goeie klankstelsel met al die verbindingspunte vir iPods, geheuestafies en enige ander maniere waarop hulle musiek deesdae gestoor word; en natuurlik ook daai oulike bloutand wat met selfone kan gesels. Die afwerking is van 'n nuwe, “sagte gevoel” kunsstof wat aan die motor 'n gevoel van luuksheid en kwaliteit verskaf en die gerusstellende wete dat die kajuitgedeelte van die beste en hardste staal gemaak is om al die insittendes te beskerm in die geval van 'n ongeluk. Nodeloos om te sê dat daar ook genoeg lugsakke is om almal te beskerm.
Die nuwe i20 is beskikbaar met twee petrol enjins; 'n 1,2 liter weergawe en 'n effens groter 1,4 liter eenheed - alby met veranderbare klepverstelling om die absoluut optimale krag en brandstofverbruik teen alle enjinomwentelinge te handhaaf. Die kleintjie ontwikkel 61kW (83 PK) teen 6,000rpm en stel tot 115Nm beskikbaar teen 4,000rpm. Dit beteken dat die ratkas vryelik gebruik moet word as daar met ander vuurwaens by die verkeersligte meegeding word om swart strepe op die teer te los. Die groter enjin onwikkel 'n handige 74kW (101PK) teen 6,000rpm en stel tot 133Nm vry teen 'n iewers meer rustige 3,500rpm.
Die 1,2 liter weergawe van Hyundai se splinternuwe i20 is beskikbaar met 'n vygang handratkas teenoor die 1,4 model wat beskikbaar is met 'n sesgang handratkas en ook 'n outomatiese ratkas wat oor vier gange beskik. Maar hoe maak hierdie motor op die pad? Die toetsroete het die kuspad tussen Gordonsbaai en Rooiels naby Kaapstad ingesluit en die slotsom was dat draaierige pad die nuwe Hyundai se kos is. Die stuur is positief met 'n goeie terugkeer-aksie, die suspensie is ferm maar nie te stamperig nie en daar is voldoende terugvoer na die bestuurder om te weet dat al die wiele nog steeds op die regte plek is.
Sou dinge verkeerd loop is daar die jongste elektronika om die bestuurder se foute vanself te herstel. Die ABS-remme word gesteun deur skyfremme op elke wiel terwyl die voorste skywe van die geventileerde tipe is om stopkrag te verhoog. Die pryse van die drie modelle is as volg: die 1,2 handrat kos N$189,000, die 1,4 handrat verkoop teen N$207,000 en die outomatiese model teen N$217,000. Ingesluit in die prys is 'n 5-jaar of 150,000km waarborg met 'n diensplan van twee jaar of 30,000km vir die 1,2 liter model. Die 1,4 diensplan strek oor drie jaar of 60,000km. Finale indruk? Kraakvars!
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Verskoon maar die outydse uitdrukking om die nuwe Hyundai i20 te beskryf, maar dit is wat dit is; 'n splinternuwe ontwerp vir 'n beproefde motor wat uit die hart van Duitsland kom.
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Corsa Opel's new
Somewhere in my dusty memory is a purple little Corsa...
Thus I’m pretty sure that somewhere in your memory banks, you may also have an Opel Corsa lurking about. My favourite recollection is a vibrant purple two-door Corsa driven by an equally vibrant girl named Karin.
1980's to mid-nineties. Fast forward a few models and this is the brandnew “Corsa E”, some three models and roughly 150,000 sales down the line from Karin’s purple jobby. Completely redesigned from grille to tail pipe, gen five Corsa features hightech drive trains, exciting features, wrapped up in approachable German engineering. So much for the car's marketing blurb. More than 110,000 orders and three car-of-the-year titles in Europe underline its new qualities.
Although we initially mocked her for this automotive choice and hue, Karin’s German runabout ferried a lot of people about so it eventually earned quite a bit of respect; and a nickname unfit for publication.
Sculptured design with cool LED highlights and a quality, functional interior are a slightly more grown-up formula than that of Opel’s recent new-born – the Adam.
That car was a first generation Opel Corsa, although technically it was a "B" model. Southern Africa never got Corsa A (far right in the top photo) which lived elsewhere from the early
Only available with two doors, Adam plays a different game by offering lots and lots of individualization options for trendy buyers to build their very own fashion accessory on alloys.
One inheritance from baby brother Adam is the Corsa’s flagship engine – a 1-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol worth 85kW or 170Nm.
actively prevent most high-speed instability or shine both Bi-Xenon headlights around corners; among other party tricks.
high-rev excursions or a constant shove of torque to overtake safely in every driving scenario except sixth gear / high speed antics.
Available with a newly-developed six-speed manual gearbox and three escalating specifications (Essentia, Enjoy and Cosmo), average fuel use is claimed around 5L/100km.
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The new touch-screen multimedia system is instinctive, all switchgear is intuitively placed and the Corsa's instrument trip computer provides plenty of vehicle info.
Opel / GM’s trusty 1.4-litre naturallyaspirated engine is also available in Enjoy trim for serial commuters and purveyors of fine automatic gearboxes. Specification highlights include up to six airbags and multiple driver aids for a five-star crash test rating, as well as multi-mode electric power steering and various optional extras. Tick all the boxes and your Corsa could even park itself, detect other vehicles in your blind spot(s), keep a watchful eye on all tyre pressures,
Pricing for Corsa starts at N$185,500 (Essentia 1.0T), over N$216,200 (Enjoy 1.0T) and N$216,500 (Enjoy 1.4 Auto) to N$236,300 for the topspec Corsa Cosmo 1.0T. Considering the ample standard kit and new turbo-petrol motor, Opel's brand-new Corsa can easily walk into a staring contest with most of its direct competitors. We drove only 1.0T models at the car’s recent launch and found every model to provide a pleasing mix of performance and comfort. The new motor idles smoothly and provides a linear punch of power for
Low-speed manoeuvrability and allround visibility of this car are just as commendable as its high-speed stability and braking ability. For your peace of mind, Opel sells each new Corsa with a five-year 120,000km warranty and three-year 60,000km service plan so you may go forth and make happy memories with your new German hatchback. Unfortunately for my friend Karin, the new Opel Corsa is currently not available with two doors or a coat of vibrant purple paint.
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Small hatchbacks surely are a staple ingredient of the motoring industry. This means that everybody has a story to tell involving one of these affordable automobiles, from driving lessons to ownership and road trips.
Text Hanjo Stier Images Opel / General Motors South Africa
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Toyota Hilux
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Legend 45
Die Legende van Toyota raak luuks en modieus!
Text Dr Hans Heese Images Toyota South Africa
Die taaiheid van die Toyota Hilux is 'n legende en het grootliks bygedra tot die advertensie-deuntjie wat maar net nie uit ons koppe wil padgee nie; u onthou dit: “Alles loop reg, altyd reg...” Om hierdie Legende te vier het Toyota verlede jaar die Hilux se Raider reeks opgedollie met spesiale toerusting soos daar nog nooit vantevore opgedollie is nie. Die vraag is hoekom? Die antwoord: Suid-Afrikaners en Amerikaners is baie lief vir bakkies en beskou dit as 'n lewenstyl by uitstek, daar word tien-teen-een waarskynlik méér op die bakkies se ekstras bestee as aan sedan motors om die persoonlikheid van die eienaar te pas of 'n beeld uit te straal aan almal wat wil kyk!
Dit is egter op die stilisitese front wat dinge interessant word: Unieke hoofligte en misligte voor met donker afwerking wat ook in die agterligte nagevolg word, dowwe-swart afgewerkte treeplanke langs die kant en 17” allooi-speekwiele, ook met donker antrasiet Die lys is uitvoerig en die afwerking. volgende is net 'n paar van die ekstra's waarmee die Party van die boere wat nuwe Hilux Legend 45 voor Hilux bakkies in die diepte jou deur afgelewer word: van Namibië of miskien die Vlekvrye staal stampstaaf afgesonderde veld besit, en aan die voorkant en 'n net een keer per maand vlekvrye staal agterste dorp toe kom, mag hierdie buffer met 'n sleepstang prentjie dalk effens aan die om die agterkant af te rond. donker kant bekyk, veral omdat die leerbekleedsel Beide die voorkant gee dus en die afwerking van die nou die ekstra beskerming paneelbord ook swart is. wat die meeste van ons soek; 'n afskrikmiddel vir Net vir die rekord; hierdie ander bestuurdes wat dit is dieselfde beeld wat die té naby aan jou voertuig duurste Duitse en Engelse wil waag. Hierdie is die nutsvoertuie ook uitstraal! baie praktiese tipe van Hierdie soort inligting is dinge wat werklik nodig is. ook bedoel vir dié manne Om enige entoesiastiese bakkie-eienaar 'n klomp moeite te bespaar, het die span van Toyota S.A. hulle marknavorsing deeglik gedoen en vasgestel wat die bakkie-entoesias as begeerlike ekstra's op / in sy bakkie wil hê.
wat dink dat Hechter en Delpört manswinkels deur ouens van Oudtshoorn of Caledon besit word; hulle is nié familie van hierdie geeërde plaaslike families nie! So wat het ons nou? 'n Baie byderwetse Toyota bakkie wat by die moderne man pas; alles wat te begere is, is daar. Ons toetsbakkie was die outomatiese 4x4 weergawe met die deeglikbeproefde 3.0 D-4D turbodiesel eenheid onder sy enjinkap. My goeie vriend Frans Brink en ek kan getuig van die betroubaarheid en ekonomie van hierdie enjin en bakkie op 'n vinnige en baie lekker trippie tot by die Kongorivier amper tien jaar gelede. Dit was in die dae wat die meeste paaie bo in Angola
In ruil kry kopers 'n enjin wat nogal ver ente tussen brandstofpompe aflê en 343Nm tussen 1,400 en 3,200rpm lewer, dié soort Beide van ons sal instem wringkrag wat nodig is om dat die aanbring van 'n 'n boot see-toe te sleep. outomatiese ratkas op die Hilux een van die mees As brute krag die eerste praktiese en sinvolle dinge vereiste is, gaan die vieris wat in die evolusie van liter petrolmodel met sy 175kW teen 5,200rpm, die die bakkiereeks kenmerk. aangewese een wees om Ook die aanbring van 'n die koppe by die robots te trukamera op die bakkie laat draai. om te sien wat agter hom aangaan, veral omdat die Vir die van ons wat meer nuwe Hilux se agterruit beskeie is, maar van die kleiner is as dié van die byderwetse modes hou, is die enkelkajuit 2,7-liter voorgangers. petrolmodel met die hoër Die vraag is wat hierdie grondvryhoogte en die spoggerige plesierigheid 'n prys van N$312,000 net man uit die sak gaan jaag. die regte een! Die toetsmodel, met al sy klokkies en knoppies as Watter model ook al u standaardtoerusting, kan keuse is, die goeie nuus is van die vertoonkamer- dat daar 'n vyf-jaar of vloer afgehaal word teen 90,000km diensplan saam met hom kom! N$527,000. ellendig vrot was en daar in een kilometer méér kere ratte verwissel as op 'n normale rit Windhoek toe.
MAKE Toyota MODEL Hilux D/C 3.0 D-4D (A) 4x4 Legend 45 ENGINE 3.0L i-4 Turbo-Diesel 120kW 343Nm DRIVETRAIN 4-speed Automatic, 4x4 ABS, EBD, BAS, VSC PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: unknown 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 175* CONSUMPTION 9.7L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 80L / 820km* BOOT SIZE Lots and lots WARRANTY 3 years / 100,000km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 90,000km TYRE SIZE 265/65 R17 SPARE WHEEL 265/65 R17 PRICE N$527,000 *Manufacturer claims. Vehicle provided by Toyota South Africa
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Mitsubishi
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ASX
SPEC SHEET MAKE Mitsubishi MODEL ASX 2.0 GL ENGINE 2L i-4 Petrol 110kW 197Nm DRIVETRAIN 5-speed Manual, FWD ABS, EBD, BAS PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 9.6 sec.* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 194* CONSUMPTION 7.5L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE unknown BOOT SIZE 442 - 1,193L WARRANTY 3 years / 100,000km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 90,000km TYRE SIZE 215/65 R16 SPARE WHEEL unknown PRICE N$299,900
Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 GL: Al die pad grondpad...
Mitsubishi Motors is een van die vervaardigers wat uitstekende en betroubare voertuie bou maar wat onderwaardeer word op ons plaaslike motormark; dit is nog steeds een van die onverklaarbare verskynsels in ons samelewing. Maar dinge was vroeër anders toe hulle kort op die plaaslike toneel gekom het met die Colt tweedeur sedan en bakkie wat soos soetkoek verkoop het. Daarna het ‘n reeks bakkies en ‘n middelgrootte sedan ook gevolg en vir ‘n tydperk is die voertuie met die drie diamante embleem langs motors met die driepuntige ster se agentskappe te koop aangebied. Vir ‘n tydjie was daar selfs ook samewerking op 'n internasionale vlak tussen die twee maatskappye. Dat die Duitser vervardiger die Japannese destyds as vennoot gekies het, sê baie vir die uitstekende gehalte van Mitsubishi. Ons het al deeglik kennis gemaak met die ASX toe hy in 2011 sy knie hier gebuig het as een van die nuwe tipe oorgangsmodelle; “ASX” staan immers vir Active Smart Crossover. Op hierdie gebied was Mitsubishi dus heelwat na-apers sy tyd vooruit, al het hulle nie die konsep uitgedink nie. Die ASX het onlangs ‘n nuwe voorkoms gekry om by te bly by die nuutste ontwerpe wat moderne motors laat verkoop. Om hierdie nuwe weergawe te herken van die vorige model is daar nuwe swart dakrelings, ‘n slanker voorkoms en is hy nou ook toegerus met donker ruite, meer chroomafwerking en noodremligte agter.
Binne in die voertuig is daar ‘n nuwe konsole tussen die voorste twee sitplekke wat ‘n deftige voorkoms het. Ons ASX GL toetsmotor, die goedkoopste in die reeks, was volledig toegerus met outomatiese hoofligte en ruitveërs, misligte voor en ligdiode (LED) agterligte, ten volle verstelbare stuur, spoedbeheer en parkeersensors agter. Ander gerieflikhede vir die jongklomp is 'n multimedia klankstelsel wat CD-speler, radio, USB-sokke, Bluetooth en stembeheer insluit. Nie sleg vir ‘n intreemodel nie! Aan die veiligheidsfront is daar ook nie gespaar nie en al die elektronika om die wiele op die pad te hou, is daar – ABS, EBD en BAS. Laasgenoemde afkorting beteken dat al die remme baie vinniger sal reageer as daar ‘n noodsituasie sou ontstaan en ABS natuurlik dat die remme nie sal sluit en veroorsaak dat die motor gly waar hy nie moet gly nie. En as dinge handuit ruk is daar meer as ‘n handvol lugsakke om enige skade te beperk en ook die wete dat hy ’n vyfster-gradering in die Euro NCAP- en ANCAPbotstoetse ontvang het. Die ASX kom in die regte formaat: Kompak maar ‘n ruim binnekant en ‘n groot kattebak wat normaalweg plek het vir so veel as 442 liter bagasie. Met die afslaan van die agterste sitplek, wat ‘n 60/40 verdeling het, groei die ruimte tot 1,193 liter. Hiermee kan jy behoorlik gaan wittebrood hou in die boendoe met plek vir ‘n huistent en alles wat nog nodig is.
Text Dr Hans Heese Images Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Die hart van elke ASX is Mitsubishi se beproefde en taai twee-liter vier-silinder petrolenjin met multipuntbrandstof-inspuiting wat tot 110kW teen 6,000rpm ontwikkel en 'n handige 197Nm wringkrag vrystel teen 4,200rpm. In die praktyk beteken dit dat die vyfgang-handratkas redelik vryelik gebruik moet word om maksimum verrigting te verkry. Mitsubishi Motors beweer dat gemiddelde brandstofverbruik van 7,5L/100km haalbaar is - as daar nie onnodig hard gery word nie. Teoreties sal ‘n reikwydte van so veel as 800km tussen vulstasies moontlik wees. Die ASX versnel vinnig van 0-100km/h in net onder 10 sekondes en die naald sal by 194km/h gaan draai. En op die pad? Maksimum grondvryhoogte is 195mm en dit maak van hom ‘n grondpad of teerpad sportbuks by uitstek. Sy hantering is uitstekend met McPhersonvering en ‘n rolstaaf voor; agter werk ‘n onafhanklike multiskakelsuspensie, ook toegerus met ‘n rolstaaf. Wat kos hierdie Japannees? N$299,900 sal jou die nuwe eienaar van die Mitsubishi ASX GL maak en daarmee kry mens ook ‘n drie-jaar / 100,000km waarborg, en net so belangrik, ‘n vyfjaar / 90,000km diensplan. Versieningstussenpouses is elke 15,000km. Vir die motoriste wat nie meer ratte wil wissel nie, is daar die top van die reeks met sy konstante-spoed outomatiese ratkas met ses gange en heelwat meer luukses teen N$ 354,900.
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X5
BMW
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M50d
M50d is the most powerful Diesel X5 available - we spent a week with one recently.
Text Hanjo Stier Images Netcarshow
Alas, our testing equipment was acting up so I can't confirm the 100km/h sprint time, nor can we advocate that consumption figure. As with most cars, our mixed driving average (including frequent power bursts) was a bit This latest model isn't a gigantic leap forward higher at nine to 10L/100km. over the old X5 yet it boasts improvements in crucial areas of its character. It's more Yet again, that is very impressive considering luxurious, slightly more versatile, less dirty its size and performance. BMW's also done or thirsty while upping power outputs. The well to disguise the new X5's bulk with crisp design and M-guided handling. The M50d new body is also slightly bigger. feels solid and planted, taking faster corners All models are turbo-charged and you may with almost no body roll or drama. choose between two petrol and three diesel power plants, this M50d representing the That monster torque and eight forward cogs most expensive and torque-rich X5 until the mean that, unless you're travelling at proper M version comes along. Wait for that incredibly illegal speeds, you'll always have abundant power reserves. At full chat, the if you want M5 power in your SAV. six-shooter growl (synthesized) goes up to The M50d has a lot going for itself and, as I 5,000rpm and leaves most cars for dead. said in other reviews of this motor, can even convert petrol-heads like myself. It may not Impressed yet? You should be. Obviously this be an actual 5-litre motor, yet a 3-litre tri- X5 comes with adaptive M suspension and turbo-six Diesel with 280kW and a mind- wafer-thin tyres but you wouldn't believe how smooth and comfy it is. That is, until you boggling 740Nm is nothing to be sniffed at. select “Sport” or “Sport Plus” from its drive Delivered via a rapid eight-speed automatic mode selector. This agitates the engine, firms sports gearbox, 0-100km/h takes just 5.3 up the steering and solidifies the suspension. seconds, top speed is limited to 250km/h and claimed average fuel consumption is Those settings will find their fans, especially 6.7L/100km. Considering this car's weight as they can be customised, but I liked the and 19 or 20 inch wheels, those numbers are M50d best in “Comfort” mode. I even tried “Eco Pro” to save fuel. This setting retards quite phenomenal. Yours truly isn't a fan of soft-roaders but my respect for the X5 grows with every model I review. Kudos to BMW for sticking to their script of building a Sports Activity Vehicle.
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throttle response while using the start/stop Equally impressive is the optional Bang and Olufsen sound system, worth every cent of system and some encouraging graphics. the required N$32,000. It amazes your ears Describing every feature in the new X5's with the efforts of an updated iDrive system cabin would take a month of Sundays so I'll featuring radio, Aux, mp3, DVD, hard-drive, just focus on our best impressions. Material touch pad and clever 3D navigation. texture and finish is superb, our test car had real metal in-lays and multi-colour mood Its big high-resolution monitor even displays lighting as well as a sporty M steering wheel. kilowatt and torque dials, vehicle status, inclination or pitch. I did encounter one The half-suede front pews with M tri-colour problem though – a few days into our test, piping are very comfy and the rear floor is the media menu got stuck in "Aux Front" completely flat for extra leg or packing space. and refused to play Bluetooth sources, no The tailgate's top is electrically operated, a matter what we tried. 360° camera system helps with parking and I visited the nearest BMW dealer and while the panoramic sunroof is massive. being drowned in coffee and friendliness, a The optional N$28,100 Driving Assist Plus technician gave this car a good talking to, system features adaptive cruise control, city courtesy of the 5-year/100,000km motor braking with stop & go function, pedestrian plan. He advised that it needed a software and animal recognition, lane departure and upgrade but as this wasn't my car, I left with collision warning. Best of all, it offers a big the problem and a severe caffeine buzz. button (where the lock button used to be) to That made me realise what the BMW X5 select some, all or none of these assistants. M50d is. It's an Apple Galaxy Z7S. Paired with the optional, LED intelligent headlights, our X5 M50d would spot people Not just a cellphone anymore but something or animals, show a big icon in the high-tech unbelievably intricate and amazing, packed version of those timeless BMW instruments, with incredible features and bragging rights. beep in varying severity and throw an extra It's very pricey at just north of a million beam of LED light from us to the object Dollars but you certainly get what you pay in question; tracking it as we drove closer. for. And occasionally it may need a software upgrade. Unbelievable.
118i 5-dr 120d 5-dr 125i 5-dr M135i 5-dr
MAKE BMW MODEL X5 M50d ENGINE 3L i-6 Tri-Turbo-Diesel 280kW 740Nm DRIVETRAIN 8-speed Auto, AWD ABS, EBA, CBC, DSC PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 5.3 sec.* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 250* CONSUMPTION 6.7L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 85L / 1,265km* BOOT SIZE 650L WARRANTY 2 years / unlimited km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 255/50R19 Front 285/45R19 Rear SPARE WHEEL Optional space saver PRICE N$1,163,500 *Manufacturer claims. Vehicle provided by BMW South Africa
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Audi
APRIL / MAY 2015
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RS Q3
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Germans. They don't just rule on the football pitch but also enjoy picking a good fight on the Autobahn.
Text Hanjo Stier Images Audi South Africa
Often accused of having started the horsepower wars, all three major German luxury 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 soft-roader may seem silly but it’s the resulting performance which is downright hilarious. Audi’s done extremely well to disguise this car’s mad potential so that 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?
Much like on the exterior, Audi employed understatement in dressing the RS Q3’s innards.
Standard wheel size is 18 inches 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 but the standard specifications list of an Audi RS Q3 is extremely comprehensive and impressive.
There are subtle badges hidden in various places like the flat bottom of the steering wheel and the grey-faced instruments which include a superb trip computer and some ridiculously illegal speedometer markings.
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 supportive but tall drivers may bemoan downward adjustment and head room.
Included in the base price of N$759,000 is the intuitive Audi 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, active lane keeping and parking assistance living on the options list.
The rear cargo area can extend to a handy 1.6m length for that ultimate urban accessory – your mountain bike.
Enough of all that though, the most important bit slumbers sideways under this Q3’s metal: a 2.5L five-cylinder turbo-petrol
reaching maximums of 228kW (310hp) or 420Nm. Audi claims averages of 206g CO2/km and 8.8L/100km from the 64L tank but I frequently saw 12L/100km 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 offbeat exhaust burble. 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 S-tronic dual-clutch automatic 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 100km/h and a 250km/h top speed. After pressing more buttons, the RS Q3’s launch control helped us to record (a GPS-verified) 4.89 seconds to 100km/h and 400m time of 13.42 seconds. That’s properly quick; and those power reserves are just as useful on your daily commute, be it low-end torque forays or midrange overtaking moves. We even took this car through some muddy hinterland – which it crossed without fuss – but its forte is eating tarmac as fast as you dare. The crazy SUV 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.
MAKE Audi MODEL RS Q3 TFSi Quattro ENGINE 2.5L i-5 Turbo-Petrol 228kW 420Nm DRIVETRAIN 7-sp DSG, AWD ABS, EBD, BAS, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 4.89 0-400m: 13.42 Max km/h: 250* CONSUMPTION 8.8L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 64L / 725km* BOOT SIZE 356 - 1,261L WARRANTY 1 year / unlimited km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 235/50R18 PRICE N$759,000 *Manufacturer claims. Vehicle provided by Audi South Africa
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APRIL / MAY 2015 ROAD SAFETY: DRUNK DRIVING
Alcohol
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IMPAIRS One of the biggest dangers on our roads are drunken drivers.
Piloting a motor vehicle takes more than just experience; and alcohol plays a major role in decreasing a driver's common sense and reflexes - two things absolutely vital to reaching your destination safely. Unfortunately, drunk drivers often tear innocent souls into their selfish blunders - other motorists, pedestrians, bikers and passengers who pay for someone else's mistake dearly sometimes with their lives.
your driving Recent statistics suggest that half the legal limit doubles your chances of crashing, while the full limit triples those odds. So the message here is clear - get behind the wheel drunk and you could end up in serious trouble. Never mind explaining any lone collisions to your insurance, once another party is involved and you're over the limit, your life will quickly turn into a bad dream. Heaven Forbid someone is injured or killed - for then your existence becomes a fullblown nightmare. "Papa wag vir jou" is not so funny, is it?
Alcohol severely impairs your vision, alertness and reaction times, often replacing them with excessive exuberance and misplaced courage. Should you really want to party it up, make arrangements to get home safely with a taxi, shuttle or sober friend. There is no shame in asking for help, nor is it boring or stupid to be the designated driver for your friend(s) once in a while. Quite the opposite actually - you might be saving their and other people's lives.
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NX200t
Lexus
Lexus has a new compact SUV - did we really need another one?
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Competition is healthy. There’s nothing like feeling the warm breath of rivals on the back of your neck to drive excellence and innovation. Although our market is pretty much sorted for luxury compact SUV’s, Lexus just decided to give all other makers a wake-up call with their new NX range. For those of you who don’t study Lexus brochures in your spare time, “X” denotes all-terrain vehicles of which the luxury Japanese brand had two so far: the suave RX and massive LX based on a Toyota Land-Cruiser. This new NX follows a similar route by being loosely based on the Toyota RAV4. Had I not mentioned this, you may not even have noticed the slight resemblance. And in my humble opinion it is just that – slight. Lexus didn't just drape their trademark sharp lines over a RAV; this car has amazing angles and aggressive shapes to make up its unique shape. Job well done. Its interior is even bolder and certainly lifted a few levels above
its parent company’s products. My OCD can’t handle most new Lexus cabins but this one gets a hearty slow-clap from me. The pinched dashboard mirrors the car’s pointed spindle grill with delicious layers, shapes and materials . Machined dials, cool white needles and a high-resolution multi-mode display make up the instruments while a lovingly crafted analogue clock sinks into the middle of the climate controls. A 7-inch VGA monitor protrudes bolt-upright from the dashboard to display infotainment and vehicle settings. Its main controls lie on the central tunnel between the front seats and offer, among pre-set buttons, a touch-pad for piloting the car’s user interface. Intuitive controls on the adjustable steering wheel offer more convenience and the chance to pit your accent against the Lexus voice command system. Seat comfort is excellent and Lexus has nailed that elevated car feeling so many SUV drivers crave. Rear passenger space is very decent and
the seat backs tilt a few degrees for extra comfort; or fold flat to extend the boot space. Under its carpeted floor, the NX features extra storage and an emergency spare wheel. Although also available as an NX300h petrol hybrid, the NX offers three 200t models with escalating specifications (E, EX and F-Sport). Lexus being Lexus, even the base car has impressive features like pleather trim, cruise control, keyless entry, LED lights, Bluetooth as well as many powered and automatic goodies. Our EX test car topped that with park sensors and rear camera, a bigger audio system, auto wipers, seat heating and clever rear-view mirror. All NX’s feature 7 airbags, a full vehicle stability system with selectable hill hold and traction control, gear shift paddles and a three-way drive mode setup. Eco, Normal and Sport adjust the response of a brand-new 2-litre four cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Thanks to AI Shift Control, Dynamic Torque Control and an electronic front differential, it can send up to 50% to the rear wheels. Lexus can be jolly proud of their new motor with peak outputs of 175kW (238hp) or 350Nm thanks to direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo, square bore and stroke, integrated manifold and other innovations. Power delivery is linear but, when irritated, can lead to a smidgen of torque steer. The NX200t’s traction and stability control cuts in with precision but only if you really over-drive it. Keep below this threshold and the new Lexus offers sporty response and good grip levels. Combined with the aforementioned car-like seating position, Mum or Dad can enjoy a spirited drive home from school. Keep it pinned in a straight line and it will hit 100km/h in 7.1 seconds (ours did 7.35), topping out at 200km/h. Claimed average fuel consumption from the 60L tank is 7.9L/100km, although our average
hovered around 11 a lot. We think 7.9 is a little optimistic but with a bit of care, nine should be doable. First on a non-hybrid Lexus, the NX200t has a selectable start/stop system and various eco displays to encourage economical driving. We found the system to be reasonably gentle and intelligent as it educates you on its ideal operation; like pressing the brake pedal further down to call up its services. Most modern vehicles have such features yet the new NX200t impressed us on every level. The distinctive styling and many fine details of this car – like its L-shape LED light bars, futuristic-looking door mirrors and handles – means it can actually cash the cheques that its superlative-rich marketing brochure is writing. EX prices start at N$579,900 with a 4-year / 100,000km service plan and warranty. The superb Lexus customer service is another plus for a vehicle which doesn’t re-write the rule book but should have the competition seriously worried.
MAKE Lexus MODEL NX200t EX (Auto) ENGINE 2L i-4 Turbo-Petrol 175kW 350Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Auto, AWD ABS, EBA, EBD, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 7.35 sec. 0-400m: 15.36 sec. Max km/h: 200* CONSUMPTION 7.9L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 62L / 750km* BOOT SIZE No idea WARRANTY 4 years / 100,000km SERVICE PLAN Ditto TYRE SIZE 225/60 R 18 SPARE WHEEL 165/80 d 17 PRICE N$579,900 *Manufacturer claims. Vehicle provided by Lexus South Africa
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Mercedes-Benz
C200
"When last did you, dear reader, get really excited about driving anywhere?"
Text Claire Maasch Main Images Mercedes-Benz South Africa
Motoring journalists are a privileged bunch. Many of them don't realise it, some can't appreciate the fact but imagine this scenario: Every week a new car, a full tank of fuel, your pick of multiple brands (within reason) and everything handed to you on a plate, in exchange for a few hundred opinionated words in a publication that is hoped to sway public opinion and convince Joe Bloggs to buy a certain car, or not. In the beginning, when I first started to write for this publication, each and every vehicle was exciting, a thrill of anticipation awaited each new arrival and story angles were carefully thought out, planned and written down. After a while though, you find yourself running out of ideas, writer's block creeps in and you feel jaded‌ just how much enthusiasm and vocabulary can be spent on facelifts, headlights, wheel arches, performance, design and ride comfort? I found myself in dire need of a muse.
Luckily, it arrived as this unprecedented surprise in my driveway the other day. Expecting something small and city-like, a Chevy Sonic or some such, I instead took delivery of Merc's new C200. My initial reaction was one of scepticism - this is after all a 2014 Car of the Year finalist. The first few outings were a bit uninspiring - a massive amount of hype around what appears at a first glance to be a miniature S-class wannabe which feels a bit flat on town driving errands. Then I took it on the open road... When last did you, dear reader, get really excited about driving anywhere? Where each journey in your car is one to be savoured, where you wish you'd never reach your destination, that the road you're on will never run out because the here and now of driving in your car is the most perfect place to be? Because where you are right now is your ultimate happy place and you never want to leave?
That's what this C200 did to me - I've called it the muse effect. The car inspired me to write this ode to driving. I found myself taking the longer routes home, finding diversions so that I wouldn't have to reach my destination and wishing fervently that I could continue to live in this car beyond the brief week that we were acquainted. The C200's road holding is superb, it corners like a feather and turns in at the slightest touch, but without that removed feeling you experience with quite a few of today's luxury vehicles. I took this lady through the exquisite Cape passes on a weekend morning drive and pretty much had this review written in full in my mind by the time I was done! This executive saloon will get you to your destination, be it a board meeting, a social event or a long journey, in style and comfort (mostly provided you leave off the
AMG sport pack which our test car came with - it makes the ride too hard) and a longing to take the wheel once more and go places just for the sheer drive of it. With me waxing eloquently about the driveability of the C200, I could easily forego the nitty-gritty and fail to provide highlights in the specifications of our test car. As a whole, the C200 is a pleasing package and I'd be negligent if I didn't mention a few things that impressed me. To start, our test car came with the optional 13 speaker Burmester sound system, complete with Front Bass which uses part of the footwell on the driver's side to provide additional bass and surround sound effect. This C-class is only the third in a series of Benz's to make use of this awesome sound technology, its predecessors being the SL and new S-Class. As a huge fan of good music and quality sound while driving, I was in 7th heaven
with this N$10,000 optional package and would highly recommend it to any new CClass owner; to add to their driving pleasure. Other optional extras (out of many) worth mentioning are the Intelligent LED lights (N$20,200) which provided endless entertainment with night driving; and the headsup display (N$15,000). The former isn't essential but for anyone who enjoys night driving as much as I do, I can honestly recommend the optional light system. It is incredibly intuitive, from automatic high beam to cornering lights and the very clever cut-out functionality that provided me with a few hours of entertainment on open country roads as I tested its effects - it works beautifully! Normally, I'm frustrated by the automatic high beam assistants of most cars as there's a noticeable delay, however the response from these was prompt and with
that phenomenal cut-out functionality, I didn't blind any drivers. Interior and cabin comfort of the new C200 is exceptional, from the moulded seats to the aluminium inserts and finishes. Possibly a bit brash for my idea of Merc, but still a striking appearance. As mentioned before, our test vehicle came with the optional AMG sport pack with its massive wheels, low profile tyres and firmer suspension. While this gives the sedan a fantastic sporty appearance, you do sacrifice ride comfort for looks. It's your choice. As a car of the year finalist for 2014, this C200 definitely had my vote and it would've be awesome if the Guild jury decided on a car truly worthy of the title and picked this much-loved executive icon. In my humble opinion, it's very deserving of the title. The Mercedes-Benz C200 is priced from N$463,000.
MAKE Mercedes-Benz MODEL C200 ENGINE 2L i-4 Turbo-Petrol POWER 135kW 300Nm DRIVETRAIN 7-speed Auto ABS, BAS, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 7.3 sec.* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 235* CONSUMPTION 5.6L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 48L / 855km* BOOT SIZE 480L WARRANTY 2 years / unlimited km SERVICE PLAN 6 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 225/45R18 (AMG Pack) 245/40R18 (AMG Pack) SPARE WHEEL unknown PRICE N$463,000 (Base model) *Manufacturer claims. Vehicle provided by Mercedes-Benz South Africa
W201 190E "Baby Benz"
W202 First official "C Class"
W203 Second generation
W204 Third generation
W205 Current generation
Fully imported to ZA / Nam around the early nineties, plus some 16V models in the late eighties.
Sold in southern Africa from 1994. One of the first C-Classes in Namibia went to sprinter Frank Fredericks.
The first model to be built in South Africa and exported to other markets. Range from C180 to C55 AMG.
Also built in S.A., this model included over 100,000 LHD exports to the U.S.A. Range from C180 K / CGI to C63 AMG.
The current C-Class range was introduced last year. Estate models arrived recently, C63 AMG / S coming soon!
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Why your car needs a regular
SERVICE No matter the age, size or brand of your motor car, it is essential that you have it regularly serviced by qualified technicians. Older vehicles tend to be simpler and allow skilled individuals to perform most maintenance tasks themselves, but especially ageing vehicles need rigorous servicing. Namibia's vast distances mean high mileage for most automobiles and the recommended service intervals are quickly reached. We do know of a few cars which cover very small distances and in this case it is advisable to service them every one to two years. In either case, consult your dealership's workshop to see how often your pride and joy needs attention. The advantages of why you should have your car regularly serviced can be summed up as follows:
• Safety: You, your passengers and other road users are safer if your car is operating at its best. • Prevention: A regularly-serviced vehicle is less likely to suffer breakdowns and cost you big bucks! • Value: Should you wish to sell your car, a full service history is worth its weight in gold. • Efficiency: If its oily bits get regular attention, a car performs at its optimum levels and has better fuel consumption. • Warranty: Failing to bring your car for its scheduled maintenance may lead to its warranty being cancelled! • Longevity: Well-maintained cars last much longer and a workshop may discover hidden problems before they arise.
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Jimny Suzuki
Hahaha you may think, what a silly little car. Think again.
Text Hanjo Stier Images Suzuki Windhoek & Suzuki Auto South Africa
Most automobiles, even small ones, improve with every generation and cater for society's demands of comfort and safety features. I typed “most” because you do get a few which never got that memo – one of them is the Suzuki Jimny (not Jimmy). Although it's slightly more modern, luxurious and safe than its SJ predecessors, the Jimny is a rather basic and old product when compared to other cars. It may not be very refined but I absolutely adore cars like this and assure you that even the mention of its name gets me smiling. Equally funny is the fact that this plucky critter gathers the same attention as massive SUV’s; admiration, jealous insults or disgust. Here are some favourite Jimny taunts for your entertainment… No, I don’t know where the rest of it is. Yes, the lights work and it can stay up after 8pm. No, it can’t fold up and fit in your pocket or handbag.
While the Terios, RAV-4 and other compact SUV's were munching their oats and Dyna Jets, the Jimny matured with an airbag or two and some central locking. Trying desperately to be cool, our test car rocked up with mag wheels and darkened headlights but I still walked around it (very quickly) with a hearty laugh. The Jimny is probably smaller than you imagine it to be right now. A recent update has given it some new headrests, ISOFIX anchors, a restyled front end and an overambitious, rather fake hood scoop. Auto wipers, DVD navigation, dual zone climate control and self-venting Xenon dampers? Who needs 'em when you have solid axles, manual seats and an interior from 1989. Compared to the model we tested a few years ago, I'm struggling to find noteworthy points of improvement.
I firmly believe that this is part of the Jimny's immense popularity and explains why it appeals to a broad slice of the public – it's small enough to be a breeze in tight parking lots, simple enough not to intimidate anyone and light enough to provide excellent off-roading abilities. You read right; excellent offroading abilities. The Jimny would be a laughable toy for orange girls on some tropical island but it has selectable four-wheel-drive, good wheel articulation and low range gears. Coupled to its sturdy ladder chassis, robust axles and negligible mass, it really takes some effort to get this little number stuck. On top of that, should your little Suzuki suddenly be grounded or bogged down, simply recruit two or three ouens of the muscular variety and in no time you should be zipping around again and kicking dirt in unexpectant faces.
We dragged our Jimny into a mild off-road area and it sailed through it with ease – often in high range. These decent bundu bashing capabilities have even given rise to fan communities all around the country and some specimens are pimped up with bigger wheels, bull bars, raised suspension, camping equipment and the like. Some owners also address its power deficit by giving the little 1.3L engine a once-over. This cheeky little 1,328cc inline four-cylinder petrol develops maximums of 63kW (86hp) or 110Nm through a five-speed manual gearbox to reach an alleged top speed of 140km/h. We not only found the Jimny speedometer to be quite accurate but, with a little patience, capable of cracking that number. Our best 0-100km/h sprint time was just over twelve seconds; which is completely irrelevant. You shouldn't even
consider this car if you're a speed freak. Its top-heavy and ancient construction means that the Jimny doesn't like hard cornering, jiggles about considerably at high speeds, hates strong winds and any sort of high speed overtaking manoeuvres. Its gearbox is rather vague but paired with a pleasingly light clutch which is easy to modulate in traffic or offroad. The Jimny also has, as promised by its custodians, the turning radius of a forklift. Add the incredibly compact body to this equation and this is the world's second best car to park; just behind a Smart ForTwo.
Without its spare wheel on the rear door, the Jimny is shorter than most compact cars on the road. Standard spec includes all basic necessities like remotecontrolled central locking, power steering, electrically operated windows and side mirrors, air conditioning, two airbags, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, fog lights, four cup holders, immobiliser, 50/50 folding rear seats and a radio/CD player . Starting at N$223,400, each Jimny comes with a 3-year / 100,000km warranty and 4year / 60,000km service plan, the new Automatic version costing N$238,500.
You want some dimensions? 1,090kg dry weight, 360kg payload, 1.67m height, 3.55m length, 1.6m width, 2.25m wheelbase, 40L petrol tank, 190mm ground clearance, 34° approach angle, 31° ramp angle and a 46° departure angle.
Ouch bru, I hear you think, that's a lot of money for such a small car. You're absolutely right but the Jimny is easy to drive, a pleasure to park, fun to own and excellent off-road. This makes it a tough little bargain.
MAKE Suzuki MODEL Jimny ENGINE 1.3L i-4 Petrol 63kW 110Nm DRIVETRAIN 5-speed Manual, AWD ABS PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 12.4 sec. 0-400m: 18.0 sec. Max km/h: 140* CONSUMPTION 7.2L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 40L / 550km* BOOT SIZE 113-816L WARRANTY 3 year / 100,000km SERVICE PLAN 4 years / 60,000km TYRE SIZE 205/70 R15 SPARE WHEEL 205/70 R15 PRICE N$223,400 *Manufacturer claims. Vehicle provided by Suzuki Auto South Africa
NOW THAT'S
JIMNY 1.3 MT
N$223 400
JIMNY 1.3 AT
N$238 500
Retail prices include 4yr / 60 000km service plan
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Suzuki Swakopmund
www.SuzukiAuto.com.na
c/o Mandume Ndemufayo & Lazarett Street, Windhoek Tel: +264 61 401 866
Burgers Park, Unit 2, Einstein Street, Swakopmund Tel: +264 64 406 438
Terms and conditions may apply. Mandatory insurances are excluded. Pictures shown are for illustrative purposes only.
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