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Service Plan - 3 year or 45 000km

From only N$152 995

• Harman™ Infotainment system* • Bluetooth & iPod connectivity * model-dependent

• Projector Headlamps • 15" Alloy Wheels • LED Turn Indicators

• Revotron 1.2 Turbo • Multi Drive Modes • ABS Brakes Terms and conditions apply. E&OE

Windhoek Showroom: Ongwediva Showroom: 174 Mandume Ndemufayo Ave, David Shikomba, Southern Industrial Area Main Rd, Ongwediva Tel: +264 61 431 5000 Tel: +264 65 235205

Keetmanshoop Showroom: Swakopmund Showroom: Ferro Str, Southern c/o Nelson Mandela Ave & Edison, Industrial Area Southern Industrial Area Tel: +264 63 225414 Tel: +264 64 406293

Gobabis Showroom: Roesener Street, Erf 1286 Tel: +264 62 564 421 081 470 8200

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NEWS & NEW MODELS European Car of the Year

The new Opel Astra is "Car of the Year 2016" and therefore winner of the most renowned award in the industry! The 58-strong jury of automotive journalists from 22 European countries awarded the Astra a total of 309 points.

Astra emerged as the winner from seven finalists.

More than 40 new cars, from sporty roadsters to premium limousines and SUV’s, were among the contenders.

World’s Most Ethical Ford Motor Company was today named a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Ford is the only automaker to earn Ethisphere Institute's award.

The World's Most Ethical Companies are assessed on a framework developed by the Institute. Honorees are given top ratings in five categories from ethics and compliance, corporate citizenship and responsibilities, the culture of ethics, governance and leadership, and reputation.

Continental wins tests

The ContiSportContact 5, an award-winning performance tyre from Continental, has dominated summer tyre tests in Germany with the popular size 225/45 R17.

A total of 11 products from mainstream brands were tested, as well as three cheap offerings from the Far East.

Continental emerged as the clear winner, scoring 278 out of 300 points - 11 points clear of a new competitor tyre.

Honda Type R nominated The World Car of the Year jury has voted Honda's Civic Type R as a finalist in the "World Performance Car of the Year".

The nomination is the latest good news in a successful year for Honda's 'race car for the road'. The car hit overseas showrooms September last year and secured its first motorsport titles taking the drivers and constructors championship in the British Touring Car Championship.

The two French publications “Echappement” as well as “L'Automobile Sportive” declared Civic Type R sports car of the year, with the latter being decided by readers themselves.

Two awards for BMW

Three awards go to BMW in the “auto motor und sport” readers’ vote "BEST CARS 2016": the new 7 Series and the second generation BMW X1 were the readers’ first choice in the categories for “Luxury Performance” and “Compact SUV”.

And for the sixth time in succession readers chose the BMW 5 Series for the BEST CARS award in the “Upper Mid- Range” category.

Mahindra lights up matric lives Mahindra S.A. has initiated a social responsibility program in conjunction with Rotary South Africa to light up the lives of less fortunate matric pupils. The program donates various stationary and solarpowered, battery-operated lamps so that students from disadvantaged communities have sufficient light to study by after dark.

The company will supply 5,000 lamps and pencil bags to matric pupils at selected schools in South Africa. MSA's logistics supplier has taken on the mammoth task of transporting this important cargo to the various handover points.

Supercars at Simola Hillclimb

Visitors to this year’s Jaguar Simola Hillclimb are in for a treat, with the most exotic line-up of cars yet in the event’s history.

Aside from the largest-ever number of entries for Classic Car Friday and King of the Hill, this year is set to include a new SuperCar Shootout, an intriguing new category for hybrid-powered vehicles, and the first-ever Formula 1 car to take on “The Hill”.

MX-5 wins again

Jeep’s new line-up at Geneva Jeep ® and its legendary spirit returned to the 86th Geneva Motor Show with a stand "packed" with history and excitement where past models met those of today to celebrate the brand's 75th Anniversary.

More than just an important achievement, this is also a milestone on the brand's ambitious future faced with the same determination which made 2015 the third consecutive year of sales success for the brand in the EMEA region and the fourth consecutive globally.

To celebrate the milestones, visitors were shown three outstanding classic models: a 1941 Willys-Overland MB, a 1946 Willys Wagon and a 1963 Jeep Wagoneer.

As further confirmation of Jeep's path from the past to the present, all new 75th Anniversary special editions were showcased on the stand and should be available at dealerships across the region starting from the second quarter of 2016, featuring an exciting livery, celebratory badges, exclusive interiors and equipment.

Mazda took triple honours in the 2016 UK Car of the Year Awards. The all-new Mazda MX-5 was crowned both the Open Top Car of the Year and the overall winner of Car of the Year, whilst the Mazda2 won Best Supermini.

The MX-5 has also just won the 2016 World Car of the Year award. It is the second Mazda to win the award, following Mazda2 in 2008.

The third generation MX-5 was one of three finalists in 2006, as was the Mazda3 in 2014. In addition to taking the main award this year, the MX-5 has also been named World Car Design of the Year.

It is the first time in the history of the awards that a single model has taken both titles.

47 years at VW On the 1st of April 1969, Julia Potgieter walked into work at Volkswagen for the first time.

47 years later, she will be retiring from Volkswagen with her head held high after an amazing career.

At a special tea held in her honour she was able to reminisce with the VWSA Chairman and MD, Thomas Schaefer, about her years of service in the company.

Julia is a special woman at VWSA, loved by many and respected by all her Finance colleagues. Not only is she the longest serving woman at VWSA, but currently the longest serving employee.

40 years of the W123 Mercedes At its launch in January 1976, the Mercedes-Benz W123 series offered a persuasive combination of elegance and technical innovations.

The saloon was the first model to become available.

The range was expanded a year later by the Coupé and, for the first time, an Estate model.

Over the course of the next ten years almost 2.7 million vehicles were built, among

these also long-wheelbase sedans and special body chassis.

The era of the 123 model series marks a particularly successful chapter in the success story of the E-Class, as the intermediate model from Mercedes-Benz was called from 1993 onwards.

The new E-Class, which was just launched at the end of January this year, continues this success story.

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GENEVA

GENEVA

Motor Show

Motor Show

Roomy + clever = Caddy.

Much black Porscheness.

Volvo XC90 wins!

Bundu-bashing with an Italian thoroughbred!

MASERATI’s first SUV launched Maserati chose the 86th Geneva International Motor Show to introduce the first SUV in its hundred-year history: the Levante.

As with many Maseratis from the past, the new car's name was inspired by a wind: the “Levante” is a Mediterranean wind that can change from a light breeze to an irresistible natural force in an instant, mirroring the character of the first Maserati SUV.

The new Levante is the ideal complement to the Maserati range which now covers the entirety of the global luxury automotive market.

Performance, Exclusivity and Design are characteristics for this new Maserati which is based on the Quattroporte and Ghibli architecture.

This has been refined to meet expectations of the market in which Maserati will compete for the first time.

The new Volvo XC90 took top honours at the WesBank / SAGMJ Car of the Year 2016.

Facing tough competition in this year’s 12-vehicle strong line-up, XC90 was a worthy contestant, taking S.A.’s most prestigious motoring prize.

Reflecting changing trends in buying patterns, XC90 is the second Volvo (following S40 in 2005) and the second SUV in the competition’s history to be crowned the winner.

In addition, XC90 garnered accolades from multiple international publications, Car of the Year contests, and road safety awards.

Special Porsches How striking is this? We’ll take two, please.

OPEL shows GT Concept Opel’s GT Concept celebrated its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2016.

This trendsetting sportscar expresses the continuous innovative strength of Opel breathtaking in its shape, reduced to bare essentials.

The thoroughbred athlete with a front mid-engine and rear-wheel drive takes Opel's sculptural design philosophy to the next level.

The sports car is avant-garde yet purist, and renounces everything that disturbs the pure form. The GT Concept has no door handles or door mirrors.

"The GT Concept shows what Opel stands for now.

We are confident, ambitious, innovative and want to win over more customers with every new car," said Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.

GENEVA

GENEVA

Motor Show

500,000th Evoque Land Rover is celebrating the production of its 500,000th Range Rover Evoque at the Halewood plant, four years after deliveries commenced.

Evoque is the fastest-selling and most successful Land Rover ever produced, having become the quickest to reach the half-million landmark.

One in three Land Rovers sold globally is an Evoque and strong demand ensures the production line is in operation 24 hours a day, with a new vehicle coming off the line every 80 seconds.

Here’s Audi’s new compact SUV - the Q2

AUDI launches Q2 compact SUV Audi also showed a brandnew model at the recent Geneva International Motor Show when it revealed the new Q2.

The new compact SUV is an urban-type vehicle aimed at everyday use and recreation, uniting a progressive design with impressive levels of functionality.

Connectivity, infotainment

and assistance systems are also on the level of Audi’s fullsize class.

“In the Audi Q2 we have developed a distinctively geometric form language with model-specific design characteristics... The car exhibits an independent character in the Q family,” says Audi Head of Design, Marc Lichte.

Motor Show

The Geneva International Motor Show took place from 3 to 13 March this year and visitors to this Swiss event found many breathtaking concept cars and new models from almost every car maker.

We’ve picked out as many as we could but encourage you to visit the event’s website at www.salon-auto.ch/en/ or ask your friend Google to show you some lekker kiekies of the latest cars from around the world.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube can also help.

GENEVA

SUZUKI previews its new Baleno The Baleno will be the first new Suzuki model to feature the company’s lightweight new generation platform.

This platform was created as the base for several new models and offers greater rigidity, which benefits the Baleno’s ride and handling with a lower kerb weight for better fuel consumption and power-to-weight ratio.

Wow, the striking new Toyota C-HR crossover!

TOYOTA C-HR crossover Making its world debut at the 2016 Geneva motor show, the C-HR gives Toyota a new presence in the crossover market.

Designed to stand out within the Toyota line-up and in its segment, it represents Akio Toyoda’s determination to allow stylistic freedom and engineering creativity for eye-catching designs and

enhanced driving pleasure.

The unique character of the new C-HR demonstrates the flexibility of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) for vehicle developers in the three key areas of design, powertrain and dynamics, allowing them to deliver a fresh take on the increasingly popular compact crossover segment.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recently introduced the fourth generation of the hugely popular Caddy in South Africa.

A showcase for Volkswagen's innovation and passion for perfection, the Caddy has become the default choice for private buyers and fleet operators around the world.

As the second best-selling model after the Transporter, Caddy combines efficiency with its sleek design and affordable running costs.

Around 1.5 million units of the third generation Caddy model were sold worldwide (23,400 in Southern Africa) during its eleven years of production.

With a host of new state-ofthe-art technologies as well as comfort, convenience and safety features, the new Caddy is set to continue the success of its predecessors.

Wearing a striking new look that incorporates the very latest Volkswagen design language, the new Caddy is available in commercial and passenger-carrying variants, offering customers great flexibility and configuration options to suit every need, taste and budget.

The new VW Caddy will be available in four derivatives.

Panel Van and Crew Bus will appeal to commercial users.

The Trendline and Alltrack, which replaces Cross Caddy, are aimed at any private customers.

GENEVA

Motor Show

Suzuki Auto gave visitors to the Geneva Motor Show a glimpse of its future with the new Suzuki Baleno.

The production version is hailed as the most advanced hatchback for the compact car specialist and it will introduce a new platform and creature comforts.

Local introduction is slated for the second half of 2016.

Porsche has created a special series of the 911 Carrera and Boxster: the Black Edition.

Their combination of black paintwork and black interior emphasises the timeless, classy elegance of the sports car.

The standard equipment on the 911 Carrera and Boxster Edition models includes Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation, automatically dimming rear-view mirrors, rain sensor, cruise control and Sport Design steering wheel.

New VW Caddy

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Nissan’s vision

Subaru XV updated Ferrari GTC4Lusso

At this year’s Geneva Motor Show, advanced technology and future innovation were the spotlight at Nissan who unveiled their Intelligent Mobility vision for the very first time and gave its IDS Concept a European debut.

Featuring a dynamic display of Nissan’s vision, the stand brought the technologies of tomorrow to life.

From a glimpse of Nissan’s future mobility vision to the striking design and styling of the brand’s new Premium Concept crossovers.

The Subaru XV has received updates for 2016 which include: • Revised design for a sporty appearance.

• Cabin enhancements bring the model more in line with the rest of the product range.

• Paddle Shifters make a return on the CVT models.

• New Smart Technology includes Siri Eyes-Free.

• Launch Maintenance Plan Extension offer to 5 years / 120 000km.

• Two new colours, Hyper Blue and Dark Blue Pearl.

CITROEN energy and freshness At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Citroën introduced a new phase with new product features, concepts and new partnerships which share a common theme: energy and freshness. These include: •A character-filled van which combines friendliness with versatility, the SpaceTourer meets the needs of today's "tribes" and professionals.

• Citroën E-MEHARI : cheeky nod to an icon of the brand, but it's also a 100% electric 4-seat convertible with a modern, fun design.

• In partnership with the well-known surfing brand, Citroën’s special-edition C4 Cactus Rip Curl introduces “Grip Control” for optimum traction; as well as characterenhancing style elements.

Ferrari announces a new addition to its range, the new four-seater GTC4Lusso.

It hails a major evolution of the sporting Grand Tourer concept by integrating rearwheel steering with fourwheel drive for the first time.

This car is for clients wanting to experience the pleasure of driving a Ferrari anywhere, anytime, be it on short spins or long journeys, on snowy mountain roads or the city streets, on your own or in the company of three very lucky passengers.

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Bolt

Audi Tata

LAUNCH REPORT

H New Tata is a Bolt of a surprise!

The newly-arrived Tata Bolt range of passenger cars is going to inject a healthy dose of brand perception-change in this country because of its muchimproved European styling, quality finish, ride quality and cabin comforts which the brand has lacked to date.

The new Bolt is available in hatchback and sedan and a choice of two specification levels, XMS and XT, with only N$10,000 separating the two, because many features are standard across the range.

This is the first important step in the Indian manufacturer's strategy of launching new passenger vehicles and it slots into the most competitive subN$160,000 slot in the local market. Competition in this segment is particularly tough with representatives from most strong brands pushing for market dominance.

Text Henrie Geyser Images Tata Motors South Africa

Tata still has the weight of so-so quality to carry but now, for the first time, is has stronger cards to play than just affordability.

Although it has only sold just over 60,000 vehicles since coming to South Africa 11 years ago it has big plans for the future, inter alia, a campaign to create wider local awareness for the brand and also to improve the quality of its aftersales service.

Key factors favouring the Bolt’s success include its competitive pricing, a choice of four models, an impressive list of standard equipment (in particular the infotainment) and ride quality, all of which moves it closer to price-similar competitors from Europe, Korea and Japan.

I drove both versions at the media launch, and of the two, I prefer the hatch, which most Namibians and South Africans will probably go for as well.

Styling is easy on the eye, except for the small wheels (only 14inch on the lower model) which are further emphasised by a high-ride body.

Make-up includes the bodycoloured side mirrors and door handles, LED indicating lights, high-mounted brake lights, shapely rear light clusters and a spoiler which adds a touch of sportiness; this should appeal to younger buyers.

The quality of the cabin is a marked improvement on Tata cars of the past, although there still is a scattering of clack-clack plastic trim around.

The spacious black interior of the Bolt seats up to five adults, with claimed class-leading legroom for the rear occupants.

Maximum luggage capacity is quoted at 210 litres for the hatch and 360 litres for the sedan.

Layout and treatment of the Bolt’s instrument panel have upmarket touches, no doubt thanks to the influence of the Jaguar and Land Rover style division in Coventry.

The Bolt feels stable on the trot.

It is steady and easy to drive, even on our neglected roads, and predictable through the twisties, even when it’s being hustled along.

Air-con is standard, as are power windows and mirrors, adjustable headrests, central locking as well as remote fuel and tailgate opening.

Some of my fellow motoring scribes felt the engine was a touch lethargic but to me the 1.2-litre turbocharged engine's 66kW and 140Nm provide enough gallop, although this impression might change with four occupants and a full load of luggage aboard.

The star of the living quarters is the Hamman infotainment system (including a touchscreen on the XT) USB/iPOD connectivity, speed dependent volume, multi-function steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity and more.

The ride quality and the good cabin insulation add to the pleasure of the Bolt's ride. The electronically assisted and speed sensitive steering is noticeably sharper than on previous TATA cars.

The five-speed manual gearbox transmits its power to the front wheels and it is a good partner to the engine, even though the highest cog is designed more for frugal fuel consumption than keeping up a rapid pace.

There are also three different settings for engine response, Sport, Eco and City modes with Sport as the default setting.

Rich comfort features include climate control on the XT (aircon on the XMX), electric windows (front and rear), electrically-adjustable exterior rear view mirrors and remote openers for the fuel flap and luggage compartment.

Safety features impressively include ABS with electronic brake distribution (EBD) and a corner-braking feature as well as two airbags, automatic door locking and daytime running lights. Vehicle security include an alarm and an immobiliser; as well as remote central locking.

All models include a five-year / 100,000km warranty, a twoyear / 30,000km service plan as well as five years of roadside assistance. Prices are: Bolt Hatch XMS - N$152 995 Bolt Hatch XT R - N$162 995 Bolt Sedan XMS - N$162 995 Bolt Sedan XT R - N$172 995

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Service Plan 3 year or 45 000km

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207DI Worker Windhoek Showroom: 174 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue Southern Industrial Area Tel: +264 61 431 5000

Ongwediva Showroom: David Shikomba, Main Rd Ongwediva Tel: +264 65 235205

Keetmanshoop Showroom: Ferro Str, Southern Industrial Area Tel: +264 63 225414

Swakopmund Showroom: C/O Nelson Mandela, Avenue & Edison Southern Industrial Area Tel: +264 64 406293

Gobabis Showroom: Roesener Street, Erf 1286 Tel: +264 62 564 421 or +264 81 470 8200

T’s & C’s apply. E&OE

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the NamWheels Welcome to one of NamWheels' more regular features - our list of top 5 car-related items.

top5 ABS

Ever wondered what all those fun, colourful lights on your dashboard mean? While we couldn’t explain all of them, here is our top 5 list of helpful driver aids. You know, the magic pixie stuff that makes your car behave when you may or may not have over-driven it.

We’ve also included descriptions of how this magic actually works so that you won’t get a fright when the brake pedal aggressively massages you during an emergency stop...

Feel free to send us comments or feedback: info@namwheels.com

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DRIVER AIDS

A.B.S. Anti-lock Braking System

We firmly believe A.B.S. is one of the most important driver aids which has helped to prevent many accidents.

Often mistakenly thought to reduce braking distances (which it does, to some extent) its

chief benefit is actually a degree of control under full braking. Where normal brakes lock up and prevent steering, the pulsating ABS system lends a little control to panicking drivers and their reflex actions.

E.S.P. Electronic Stability Program

A continuation of A.B.S., this system uses clever computers and sensors to detect what a driver’s intentions are and if the car is still obeying them. In plain English that means it can detect if a car is skidding or out of control

and take corrective actions by braking one or more wheels of the car. That does not mean it can save every mishap - E.S.P. only functions up to certain speeds and in some situations.

If you’re too fast or reckless, it can’t help you!

(E.) T.C. (Electronic) Traction Control

Traction Control has many other names: T.C., E.S.C., A.S.R, etc. Think of it as a reverse A.B.S. system where sensors detect if the driven wheels are slipping (spinning faster than the given road speed) and use short brake bursts

to regain grip. Not only can Traction Control save your tyres, it becomes especially useful in slippery conditions. Namibians don’t have to trouble themselves with it but E.T.C. is a huge help on icy or snowy roads!

Parking Sensors

You don’t know what you have until it’s gone.

We certainly believe in this saying because most of the press cars we drive have park beepers. If we suddenly drive a car that doesn’t have these, parking becomes a little

harder and slower. Because we do not want to dent someone else’s ride. We’ve also noted that most parking sensors can be overly sensitive but this is just a matter of getting used their response (i.e. in your own car).

Blind-Spot Assist

At first we thought this was just another stupid nanny device which beeps at things we already spotted. Until that one night we changed lanes and almost grazed a big white BMW. Thank you, Blind Spot Assist.

The system has been constantly developed and one evolution now offers warnings when pulling out of a tight parking bay - it will warn of any approaching vehicle or person. That is incredibly helpful!

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Which driver aids are more bothersome than helpful?

Everyone at NamWheels agreed that the following systems are (usually) just a nuisance: • • • • • •

Voice Control High Beam Assist Gear Shift Indicators Infra-red Night Vision Automatic Parking Brake Radar-guided Cruise Control

DISCLAIMER

We can’t stress enough that these systems are

FOLLOW-UP

not fool-proof! Please don’t rely on any of these to save or counter your reckless driving - in fact, rather invest in an advanced driving course.

SPAR Beach Clean-Up

14 December 2015 - 1 January 2016 In a previous edition, we told you about an amazing local initiative to clean up beaches around the Henties Bay area.

NamWheels recently chatted to the main man behind the clean-up and he shared the following with us: We started just after 9AM on the morning of 15 December at the Henties’ municipality offices with the town area, North and South dune.

The rest of the +/- 120km beach area was covered during the following two weeks.

The last day of the clean-up started on 1 January 2016 at 07h15 in the morning; after the new year’s celebrations in the Omaruru river. We ran around like ants collecting the many “casualties” of the previous night’s parties... and yip, some party animals were still going strong!

In total about 2,570kg was picked up this year.

It’s less than last year (by about 500kg) and as one of my guys said: ”Eke dink die mense, hy kom nou reg”.

“...about 2,570kg was picked up this year.”

Yet again, a special thanks goes to the MD of Powerbat / SWANIB Cable, Johan Le Roux, as well as Anna-Marie, the B2B manager at VIVO Energy (SHELL), for their personal involvement with the clean-up.

Without you guys I would still be on the beach… and also to “Ouma en Oupa” for their support - thank you very much!

The biggest THANK YOU goes to our sponsors for making this possible and such a big success, without you this would not be possible:

*Nedbank Namibia *Spar Namibia *Vivo Energy Namibia (Shell) * Powerbat/Swanib Cable * LR Parts Whk/Swk * Super Tyres * Namibian Breweries – Vigo/Draught * Cadbury Chocolates * Tuffy Plastic Bags * 1FM Radio * Vita Juice * NamWheels * Hentiesbaai Spar * Lions Club Hentiesbaai I’d also like to give a special thanks to the public for your support on the beach during the clean-up days.

Your words of appreciation to the guys walking long distances in the hot sun - that is why we do this, to create a better Namibia for all and make it the cleanest country in Africa.

See you again in December 2016!

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LAUNCH REPORT

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Hilux

H Daar is ‘n taai stryd wat kom - ons was by die bekendstelling van Toyota se nuwe Hilux.

U onthou nog die wysie en die woorde van die advertensie: “Alles loop reg, altyd reg, Toyota?

Hierdie liedjie het die hele reeks voertuie uit die Toyota-stal ingesluit maar dit was veral die Hilux bakkies wat sedert 1969 by ons op die mark verskyn het wat werklik betekenis aan die advertensieliedjie gegee het.

Hilux was vir dekades lank die onbetwiste kampioen, tot onlangs...

Die rede vir die bedreiging was van die kant van ‘n Amerikaanse ikoon wat lank gelede ook koning gekraai het en onlangs met byderwetse bakwerk en meganika opgang in die bakkiemark gemaak het.

Die bordjies is nou vervang met die nuwe Hilux wat met sy moderne voorkoms en moderne tegnologie, wat splinternuwe enjins insluit.

Die uiterlike tel by kopers en die nuwe vuurwa se voorkoms word deur die maatskappy as volg gestel: “Die mees treffende eienskap van die nuwe Hilux is waarskynlik sy gevorderde buite-ontwerp. Die ontwerpspan het daarop gefokus om ’n voertuig te skep wat ’n taai houding uitstraal, en terselfdertyd

spreek van ’n sin vir vernuwing en verfyning ten einde ’n meer emosionele verbinding tussen bestuurder en bakkie te ontketen” en verder “Aan die voorkant strek die uitstaande sierrooster met sterk horisontale stawe tot by die omvoukopligte, wat ’n fris, verenigde voorkoms bied. Die wielnisse met hul ingeboude spierbulte laat die voertuig nog frisser lyk”. Tot sover Toyota se persafdeling.

enjinkompressie is ook minder wat die meganiese stresfaktore op die lange duur laat daal en ook minder geraas veroorsaak.

Aan die binnekant is die paneelbord en uitleg verbeter (met ‘n inligtingskerm van 4.2”) om met die van ‘n gesofistikeerde buitelugvoertuig te kompeteer. Alles mooi en goed.

Vir outomatiese weergawes word die wringkrag tot 450Nm teen dieselfde toeretal beskikbaar.

Maar wat ons die meeste beïndruk het is dinge wat nie van buite gesien kan word nie; die enjins is splinternuut en die ratkas en koppelaarfunksie is vars uit die oond. En dan is daar veranderinge aan die vering aangebring.

Weg is die beproefde en geliefde 2.5 en 3-liters wat vervang word deur nuwe 2,4 en 2,8-liter turbodiesels met dubbele bonokasse, 16 kleppe, vier silinders en veranderlike turboaanjaers met voorgemonteerde tussenkoeler. Die verdigting van die

Die nuwe 2,393cc-enjin ontwikkel 110kW teen ‘n rustige 3,400 rpm en stel 343Nm beskikbaar teen tussen 1,600 en 2,000 rpm. By die 2,755cc GD-enjin word 130kW teen 3,400 rpm ontwikkel en 420Nm tussen 1600 en 2400 rpm vrygestel.

Text Dr Hans Heese Images Toyota South Africa

By die intreemodelle is ABS-remme standaardtoerusting en het ten minste die bestuurder ‘n lugsak en is boonop toegerus met afstandbeheerde sluiting en ontsluiting.

Die derde variant is natuurlik die bekende vierliter-V6 wat 175kW ontwikkel en oor 376Nm wringkrag beskik. Laasgenoemde is natuurlik die gunsteling van die Namibduinryers.

Boonop gebruik die 4x4-modelle ook elektroniese remverspreiding deur middel van die ABS-stelsel om wielglipbewegings onder beheer te hou, selfs onder die moeilikste omstandighede.

Nuut is ook die sesgangratkaste vir outomatiese en handratweergawes met ‘n vyfgang vir die intreemodelle.

Sommige modelle maak gebruik van iMT “intelligente” handratskakeling.

Die vering is ook verbeter met nuwe hegpunte vir die agtervering wat ‘n meer gemaklike rit verseker as die bakkie nie vrag dra nie. Pluspunt.

By die meer luukse SRX-modelle kom daar ‘n goeie klankstelsel met ekstra poorte by. Die bestuurder het ook ‘n knie-lugsak om hom tydens ‘n botsing te beskerm.

Die nuwe Hilux is in drie weergawes beskikbaar; die werksbakkie, die XtraCab (een-en-‘n-half-bakkie) en dubbelkajuit om vir elke moontlike vereistes van kopers voorsiening te maak.

Die Raiders beskik oor al die dinge wat die lewe agter die stuurwiel makliker maak soos ‘n tru-kamera, die opdraend en afdraend beheerstelsels, klimaatbeheer en volkeurTFT-inligting-vertoonskerm.

Die Xtra-weergawe het deure wat na agter oopmaak om beter toegang tot die bergruimte agter die sitplekke te gee.

Wat kos hierdie begeerlikhede?

Hierdie stelsel laat die enjinspoed by die ratkas aanpas wanneer ratte gewissel word; dit is nie nodig om soos in ou tye te “double clutch” nie!

Die sterker, kleiner dieselenjins het twee voordele; laer toksiese uitlaatgasse en beter brandstofverbruik.

Volgens Toyota is brandstofverbruik van beide enjins 9% laer as hulle voorgangers en is die 2.4 GD die leier in brandstofdoeltreffendheid in sy klas; ‘n suinige 7.3L/100km.

Ander toerusting wat op sommige van die modelle beskikbaar is, is wegtrekhulp teen opdraendes en ‘n uiters doeltreffende beheerstelsel wanneer ernstige afdraendbeheer nodig is – weereens ‘n voordeel vir die ernstige Namibiese duinryers!

Toyota laat ook ‘n keuse tussen drie petrolenjins; ’n “intree” tweeliterviersilinder met VVT-I tegnologie wat 100kW ontwikkel en 182Nm vrystel en die nuwe weergawe van die bekende 2,7-liter-VVTi wat 122kW en 245Nm beskikbaar stel met 10% beter brandstofverbruik.

Die veldryvermoë is deeglik op die spesiale 4x4 toetsbaan beproef en suspensie-artikulasie is uitstekend.

Verder word beheer oor die 4x4 modus vereenvoudig deur slegs ‘n draaiknop te draai wat die 4-2, 4x4 en laestrek-inskakeling laat inskop.

Alles nou eenvoudiger.

Die Hilux reeks is nog steeds in verskillende weergawes beskikbaar ten opsigte van toerusting en dus ook prys – ingedeel in die werkeselmodelle, die SRX-weergawes en natuurlik die boonste klas, die Raider-modelle.

Net gou ‘n paar woorde oor die algemene toerusting.

Maak jou reg om enigiets tussen N$230,000 vir die basiese model tot N$600,000 vir die vlagskip te betaal.

In ruil kry jy ‘n voertuig waarin alles altyd regloop, deur ’n diensplan vir vyf jaar of 90,000 kilometer gedek word en wat elke 10,000 kilometer by die naaste handelaar gediens moet word.

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Audi Hyundai LAUNCH REPORT

H name, Old new car - we attended the launch of the new Hyundai Tucson.

Sometimes you’re allowed to change your mind more than once. In the case of Hyundai, who has been gradually upping the quality and designs of their products, it’s most certainly permitted.

Their first (local) compact SUV was the Tucson, followed by the ix35 which has been replaced by this… Tucson.

That’s right, Hyundai’s compact SUV is in its third generation and for reasons which don’t really matter, it went back to its original name.

Tucson first appeared in 2005 and sold 22,716 units in five years, followed by about 33,700 ix35’s sold until early this year; that makes up a total of 56,408 unit sales and regular market segment dominance.

The competition hasn’t been asleep though which meant that

ix35 slipped from first position in 2014 to third spot in 2015 – behind the newer Toyota RAV4 and Ford Kuga.

Nissan’s fresher X-Trail is also in hot pursuit so it was high time for Hyundai to give its G2 (Medium-size SUV) contender a boost.

Besides a new old name, Tucson shines with “Fluidic Sculpture version 2.0 Design” in its bold and striking lines. Projection headlights, LED daytime lights and two-tone bumper trim with shiny skid plates make up the Tucson’s new look.

Depending on the model and options you’ve chosen, it rides on newly-designed 17, 18 or 19-inch alloys.

Inside the cabin you will find all modern conveniences like climate control, cruise control, chilled glove box, reclining rear

seats, start button and multifunction steering wheel.

An optional DVD/multimedia infotainment system with 3D navigation, reverse camera and smartphone interface can be fitted at dealer level for around N$15,000.

Other novelties include door handle and puddle lights, rear cross traffic alert (when pulling out of confined parking spaces), lane change assist and blind spot detection.

The updated vehicle stability control provides crucial driver aids like hill start assist, as well as advanced traction control and ABS with corner torque vectoring.

All new Tucson also feature six airbags, clever seatbelts and ISOFIX anchors to achieve the coveted five stars in a recent EuroNCAP crash test.

Text Hanjo Stier Images Hyundai South Africa

Traction is provided by a frontwheel-drive-biased all-wheeldrive system which can send up to 50% of power to the rear wheels.

New Tucson has also received significant ride improvements when compared to its popular ix35 predecessor.

Most notably, this includes the feedback from customers and deals with notable areas of the previous model - such as the revised suspension setup with extra strengthening and softer damping for better ride quality.

1.6 turbo-petrol four cylinder motor nicked from Hyundai’s own Veloster.

In this application, the directinjection turbo-charged petrol motor produces up to 130kW of power at 5,500rpm or a handy 265Nm of torque between just 1,500 and 4,500rpm.

Transmissions include a sixspeed manual or automatic shifter as well as Hyundai’s new seven-speed DCT; a dual-clutch automated manual gearbox.

That also goes for ball joints and various steering components to give Tucson a sharper and more controllable feel.

An even bigger innovation is the manufacturer’s new 7-year or 150,000km warranty which applies to all new Hyundais with very few limitations for certain components.

At present, customers may choose between two power units: the 2-litre four cylinder petrol engine (115kW/196Nm) carried over from ix35 or a new

Depending on engine choice, Tucson is either built in Korea or the Czech Republic and this influences the choice of paint colours (seven vs. eight).

Prices range from N$369,900 for a 2.0 Premium Manual (add N$20,000 for Auto), N$453,900 for 2.0 Elite Auto, N$433,900 for the 1.6 TGDI Executive and N$518,900 for a range-topping 1.6 TGDI Elite DCT. The old Hyundai virtue of value for money may have gone but it has been replaced by modern design and high specification levels.

At the Tucson’s recent launch, comparative charts revealed that the Korean manufacturer is certainly competitive in the marketplace when looking at similarly-sized rivals and their standard features.

Prices (March 2016): 2.0 Premium (M) N$369,900 2.0 Premium (A/T) N$389,900 2.0 Elite (A/T) N$453,900 1.6 TGDI Executive N$433,900 1.6 TGDI Elite (DCT) N$518,900

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A4

H Audi’s A4 needed to catch up to its competitors - which it has.

2016 appears to be a big year for motor manufacturers.

Toyota recently launched the successor to its legendary Hilux bakkie, Hyundai has brought back the Tucson name with its new SUV while Honda unleashed its beastly Civic Type R on our poor, unsuspecting roads.

Although they couldn’t be any more different, Audi has now countered with the launch of their brand-new A4.

There’s no doubt that this new B9 model is hugely important, especially when Audi execs at its recent launch underline this with sobering statistics.

The brand recorded a global 3.6% year-on-year growth but their comparatively old A4 lost 18.6% to its competitors on the southern African market (at 14,953 units).

South Africans (and Namibians) love their compact luxury sedans so this B-segment enjoys a 70%

sedan occupation where the A4, 3-Series and C-Class have been battling it out for decades.

The segment makes up almost half of the (overall) luxury market which is currently experiencing a steady annual decline.

Nonetheless, Audi is confident in its new product and has premium plans which focus less on bulk / fleet sales and emphasize quality service on individual levels.

Text Hanjo Stier Images Audi South Africa

The drive trains are up to 25% more powerful and 21% more efficient, there’s a wide range of infotainment systems and driver aids available while a lot of time was spent on aeroacoustics – how quietly it drives.

In this regard it had a superb starting point by being closely related to cousin Passat from VW. Audi threw words like “sporty”, “functional” and “understated” into the launch presentation, all of which are absolutely true.

All new A4’s are built in Germany and will be followed in the next year by a new Q5 (SUV), A5 Coupé, A5 Cabriolet and A5 Sportback.

I would also add “spacious” as it’s 16mm wider and 25mm longer than before.

To trace its history, the compact Audi premium sedan sold over 12 million times since the Audi 80 arrived in 1972.

“Comfortable and solid” certainly wouldn’t go amiss either as this seems to be the hallmark of the MQB platform.

A4 made its debut in Southern Africa around 1994 and racked up 110,000 sales. This new model may look surprisingly like the preceding version but is actually made of 90% new parts.

The easiest way to spot a new A4 on the road is by its door mirrors, which are actually planted on the doors. You could also employ a scale to find differences of up to 120kg.

Most notably though, all fresh A4’s have slightly different front and rear light clusters where Xenon headlights are standard on all models; and Matrix LED’s are an option.

The A4’s interior leans on the design of the Q7’s with its stubby gear lever doubling as a wrist rest for MMI infotainment controls; all models feature Bluetooth.

Occupants can expect a 24mm increase in head room, 11 and 23mm more leg room (front, back) and a 480L boot to stow their luggage.

You also get the choice between three models lines – Standard, Design and Sport – with optional S-Line or Design packs.

Audi also offers A4 customers the fabulous Virtual Cockpit (fully digital instrumentation) with 3D navigation and enhanced vehicle information but this requires the inclusion of their full-fat MMI system option.

Other optional goodies include Audi’s smartphone interface for iOS and Android devices, as well as Audi-developed 32-gigabyte removable Android tablets for the entertainment of anyone residing in the rear seats.

There are many more options so check with your nearest Audi dealer for detailed specs, colour and trim combinations, extras and engine choices.

At the moment you may opt for either a 110kW / 250Nm 1.4 TFSi or 140kW / 320Nm 2.0 TFSi (both turbo-petrol) with a 185kW / 370Nm 2.0 TFSi expected soon and a 140kW / 400Nm 2-litre turbo-diesel arriving in October.

Avant station-wagons are not expected locally but an S4 arrives in 2017 and RS4 a year later.

The launch route took us into the Karoo via mountain passes where this A4 showcased its solid and comfy ride with amazing frontwheel-drive agility in the corners.

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Steering feedback isn’t pin-sharp but praiseworthy for a luxury sedan with a further drive select option to remedy this.

All models were fitted with dualclutch automatics but the 1.4T can be had with a six-speed stick.

While it may not develop heaps of power, my co-driver and I happily agreed to call its efforts “adequate” with superior fuel efficiency.

Go for the 2-litre petrol or diesel model if you’re always in a big hurry.

In summary, Audi has played it very safe with the looks of their latest A4 while improving almost every other feature.

The Mercedes C-Class may get you more looks and BMW’s 3Series creates whiter knuckles but this car walks a sophisticated path for the marque with four rings; which is exactly what they wanted.

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Isuzu L spruced up its KB range - we test the KB250 4x4 Double Cab.

Bakkies are hugely popular in this country, just like "utes" in Australia and "trucks" in Yankeeland, and Namibians have a vast choice of brands and models in 4x2 or 4x4, single or double cab guises to pick a load-carrying chariot of their choice.

Although our test vehicle was still relatively new, it already had scuff marks on the loading bay floor, sides and back of cabin as well as the load gates.

The steering is easy and the visibility is good. Braking is sharp and the clutch action is gentle.

All-round visibility in this bakkie is excellent while modern communication and entertaining goodies include MP3, USB, Aux and Cell-phone connection.

Some of the struts were also damaged; although all of this could have been done by inexperienced As an indication of the size drivers who had the vehicle The Isuzu KB also scores of this segment, last year before me. some Brownie points in the 102,921 bakkies were sold in this country with Ford I do think that this damage safety department with all Ranger, Isuzu KB and could have been prevented LE and LX (as well as the Toyota Hilux raking in the with some rubberising or Fleetside models) armed with Electronic Stability most sales while Nissan’s protection mats.

Control as well as SBS, EBD Navara and Hardbody and the Volkswagen Amarok Seeing that the Isuzu is a and EBA. options ranked lower in the proud GMSA achievement, being made in South Africa The cabin features include sales statistics. (the Eastern Cape’s Port cruise control, adjustable Isuzu’s range of KB’s was Elizabeth, to be exact) and steering column (height ), a upgraded and extended in exported to 21 countries in good quality audio system late 2015 with extra power sub-Saharan Africa, this and an exemplary air-con issue surely deserves some setup that jumped into full for the 250 ‘Teq engine. improvement across the action within seconds of being called to duty during I recently spent a week in range. an extended heat wave the company of the KB250 4x4 LE Double Cab, the In 2015 Isuzu sales totalled over the central inland. flagship of the 250 range 16,288 which placed it which is powered by a 2.5- firmly in 3rd place behind The cherry on top of the KB litre engine that kicks out a the Ford Ranger and Toyota fleet cake is an excellent willing 100kw/320Nm. Hilux. As for the rest of the customer care programme Given the choice, this KB there is very little not to which includes all routine maintenance, the regular model would probably be like. servicing and any roadside my pick of the litter.

The brand and its products emergencies.

The cabin is comfortable have a good reputation for and as well insulated as one rugged toughness and I A five-year warranty and could expect from a vehicle would have loved to subject roadside assistance as well of this nature and the ride it to a demanding off-road as five-year/90,000 service is fractionally better than course; unfortunately time plan are also included; with intervals at 15,000km or the average bakkie, but did not allow this. one year for all derivatives only when carrying a load.

But it certainly makes off- in the KB range.

Unloaded it does tend to roading as easy as flicking a hop skip and jump, but not dial on the central console Our test model KB 250 Ddisturbingly so. Speaking between 2 High, 4 High and Teq LE 4x4 currently retails of loading, the cover of the 4 Low and pressing a diff at N$445,000.

Isuzu’s load bay is probably lock button.

Pricing for the rest of the the most impractical to remove and re-fit. It is one However, it is a pleasure to KB range sits anywhere aspect of the Isuzu which pilot this tough 4x4 in the between N$223,000 and gets a definite thumbs- city and even in congested N$548,000. traffic. down.

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4x4 LE

MAKE Isuzu MODEL KB 250 D-Teq LE 4x4 D/C ENGINE 2.5L i-4 Turbo-Diesel POWER 100kW 320Nm DRIVETRAIN 5-speed Manual, 4x4 Rear diff lock, ABS, ESC PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: unknown 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: unknown CONSUMPTION 7.9L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 80L / 1,010km* BOOT SIZE What boot?

WARRANTY 5 years / 120,000km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 90,000km TYRE SIZE 245/70R16C A/T SPARE WHEEL Full size steel PRICE N$445,000 (Apr. 2016) *Manufacturer claims.

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Opel

SPRINT REVIEW

What you need to know: The Opel Adam is a modern, stylish and compact city car in the mould of Audi’s A1 and the desirable Mini.

Arriving rather late to this party of trendy runabouts, Opel even named it after its founding father and gave it plenty of style and proper technology to stand a fighting chance.

Buyers in southern Africa do not get as much choice as those overseas but local specifications and prices are reasonable; and reasonably competitive.

To offer buyers even more choice, Opel has launched some special models which include this limited-edition

Jaguar

Adam Rocks

“Adam Rocks” as well as the freshest release, “Adam S”.

Some more facts: Opel’s Adam Rocks is limited to 150 models in S.A. so you best be quick about buying one. We also hope that this Sprint Review helps buyers in the (currently booming) second hand market.

Ace number one for this little rascal – its exclusivity means that you won’t spot one on every street corner.

Billed as a quasi-softroader, Rocks rocks up with beefier wheels and hardened black plastic cladding around its extremities and wheel arches – much like you would find on a Volvo Cross Country or Subaru XV.

Ace number two? It retains the Adam’s diverse colour and trim palette which we suggest making full use of.

SPRINT REVIEW

be durable and the gearbox on this test unit was also a pleasure to operate.

Where we drove: To the airport, a few highways and byways, small town traffic and a busy city centre.

If you’re buying a secondhand Rocks, best inspect its underside and suspension for signs of ill-placed off-road use.

It was in the last application where Adam Rocks pulled out a few more good cards with its easy controls, nippy performance and handling.

Why you’ll want one: The easy drive and compact size of an Adam with that small injection of active lifestyle looks at N$286,000.

One of our drivers moved from a workhorse bakkie to this and almost crashed it.

Opel calls it “the smallest and coolest crossover” - which we won’t argue with. Don’t buy this car as a farm vehicle but consider it for irregular use on good dirt roads.

Watch out for: Not much, actually. We believe that Opel’s 1-litre three-cylinder turbo-charged petrol engine (85kW/170Nm) is proving to

Just keep in mind that it doesn’t have a spare wheel.

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XE 2.0d

What you need to know: The XE is Jaguar’s latest attempt to stir up that German pot of 3Series, A4 and C-Class. With new technology and Jaguar’s stunning design, XE should stand a better chance than its predecessor. If it weren’t for that annoying exchange rate…

Prices are hardly competitive but in this second test of an XE we came away impressed yet again. It’s as stylish and feels as special as a Jaguar should.

Space isn’t that great at the rear (ditto for the rivals) but comfort and luxury are top class. Even this R-Sport model has a reasonably pliant ride.

Some facts: Choose between three engines, a 2-litre turbopetrol (177kW) or this turbodiesel (132kW) and a 250kW 3-litre supercharged petrol V6. Depending on model, Jaguar offers you a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic gearbox and up to five design and trim lines.

This XE 20d R-Sport model costs about N$730,000 with a full maintenance plan. The auto’box is included, as are sporty add-ons, split rear seats, climate control, Marie Biscuit spare wheel, rain sensor, (front) power seats, start/stop system, keyless start and fancy touch-screen infotainment system with Bluetooth.

Where we went: To be honest, not very far. This test car arrived in a flurry of other cars, flights and visitors, so we barely clocked up triple digit mileage in the process. At least we subjected it to city commuting and a bit of highway driving; which it absolved with absolute ease and relative comfort.

The engine is a bit noisy on idle and at full chat, the lower and harder Sport kit begs caution over speed bumps but other than that, this XE glides along serenely.

Performance testing yielded 0-100km/h in 8.6 seconds, incredible brakes and lenient ESP which even allowed the odd tail wag.

Watch out for: Besides the initial purchase price and depreciation, dealer count is rather poor. We only picked fights with the Jaguar voice command and found the rear visibility poor; make sure you specify the optional reversing camera. As per usual, we did not achieve the claimed fuel consumption (5.1L/100km) but 7-8 should be possible.

Why you’ll want one: The swivelling heads of strangers, those smudge marks on the driver window and occasional chit-chats with fellow Jaguar owners.

That’s because this car is quite rare without looking silly or overly ostentatious – quite the opposite, it radiates beauty and sophistication.

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SAFETY FEATURE

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BEFORE: Preventing a breakdown

Maintenance Make sure your vehicle is maintained properly by having it serviced regularly, paying close attention to the cooling and electrical systems as these are prone to failure with age. Usual suspects that may perish include hoses, plugs, pumps, belts, wires, the battery or starter.

Pre-drive check Before setting off, check that your car starts and runs as it should. Any difficulties or irregularities may spell an imminent breakdown. Make sure your mobile phone is charged in case you need to call for help.

Don’t forget to test all the lights on your car and also check the tyres!

DURING: Dealing with a breakdown

Safety Few drivers knowingly head for a breakdown so your car may stop in an unsafe area. Park or push it out of traffic as soon as you can; when it is safe to do so. If the area looks unsafe, stay in your vehicle and call for help with your mobile phone!

Safe zone Your vehicle should have a warning triangle (as in the picture) which you must set up a few metres behind your car. If you are stopped in fast traffic, a concealed area or the dark, double the distance!

EQUIPMENT: Carry these in your car A few litres of water, tow rope, gloves, torch, high-visibility clothing.

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ROAD TEST

Hyundai

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Entry-level models can be attractive in more than one way - Hyundai's i20 shows us why.

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Bargain basement, bottom that impressive 5-year / 150,000km warranty. Its drawer, cheap seats. service plan is slightly These phrases don’t evoke short at two years or a positive feeling and most 30,000km but that’s part people wouldn’t want to of the N$23,000 saving hear them while shopping towards the next model. for a new set of wheels. In our world of high efficiency More cost cutting, in no and cool technology, some particular order, includes vehicles like the cheapest the lack of alloy wheels, Hyundai i20 can prove rear park beepers, power (rear) windows, climate otherwise. control, a luggage net, With only a few exceptions power folding exterior to this rule, I often notice mirrors and, uhh, that’s it, that the most affordable actually. car in a certain model range isn’t only the most Not only does that hardly financially sound decision equate to N$23,000 but, but also quite a relaxing hand on heart, I didn’t miss one. They look almost any of them while driving. identical to their siblings, won’t suffer as much I for one welcomed the depreciation and are often deletion of fog lamps at the front as my powers of easier to live with. observation tell me that Starting at N$213,000, the the chief culprit for driving Hyundai i20 1.2 Motion I around on a clear day with tested benefits from its all lights blazing is the maker’s stylish design Hyundai i20. Apart from language, their generous the hubcaps on our grey equipment strategy and test car, only true experts

would be able to identify it slightly smaller wheels (185/70R14) have more as the el-cheapo version. rubber to act as damping Even the colour coding and when compared to the trim is identical to the fancier i20’s 195/55R16 more expensive i20’s, as is setup. the really important stuff like alarm & immobilizer, The basic rear suspension Bluetooth, airbags, seat structure and my test car’s adjustments, seat belts skinnier tyres gave a softer with load pre-tensioners, ride and more advanced remote central and child warning when I pushed the locking, rear folding seats, boundaries of grip. escort lighting, one-touch triple indicating and a few You’re not going to believe me but it gets even better. storage binnacles.

Skinnier tyres mean less Convenience features it rolling resistance so fuel shares with its dearer consumption and noise brothers are a chilly glove levels are both lower. box, trip computer, six decent speakers and a Using the tyre dimensions CD/Aux/USB radio sound above, a local shop gave me system; among others. the following retail prices: There are more upsides to N$1,100 vs N$1,400. this cheapy edition. If you really want to add parking Yup, they're cheaper too. sensors and fancy wheels, just pick your favourites As I've established that this from an aftermarket store! budget version is just about identical and doesn’t I would almost advise skimp on the good stuff, I against such a move as the can tell you that driving it

doesn’t feel much different features decent headlights and breezy, light steering from other models. feedback including a wellHaving tried the 1.4 i20 on honed homing instinct. various occasions, I would certainly advise that petrol Hyundai claims average heads go for that one – with petrol consumption of the biggest engine in this 5.9L/100km from the 45L tank which, with a bit of range. effort, should be doable.

This 1.2-litre pushes out Hell, its tried technology a respectable 61kW and and lack of gadgets should 115Nm which means top spell cheap maintenance in speed is “only” 165km/h the long run. and 0-100km/h takes a The only real problem I laborious 13.6 seconds. foresee with this car is a Perhaps as gratitude for fully-laden holiday journey my journalistic praise, our with overtaking hazards. eager grey specimen shot past the 100km/h mark Other than that, this is one in a (GPS-verified) 12.88 impressive bottom drawer model. Forget the rattling seconds at sea level. plastic cover where the While still not impressive, radio’s supposed to be or a this little engine and car rubber grommet in place of make for a fairly pleasant an air-con button. This 1.2 Motion has all the i20 style, everyday combination. most of the features, is It idles almost motionless, more comfortable and has sufficient torque in probably cheaper to run. most of its five forward gears, brakes as asked to, It just isn’t very fast.

MAKE Hyundai MODEL i20 Motion ENGINE 1.2L i-4 Petrol POWER 61kW 115Nm DRIVETRAIN 5-speed Manual, FWD ABS, EBD PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 12.88 0-400m: 18.61 Max km/h: 165* CONSUMPTION 5.9L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 45L / 760km* BOOT SIZE 295 - 1,010L WARRANTY 5 years / 150,000km SERVICE PLAN 2 years / 30,000km TYRE SIZE 185/70R14 SPARE WHEEL Full - 185/70R14 PRICE N$213,000 (Mar. 2016) *Manufacturer claims. i20 unwisely provided

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Mercedes-Benz

S500

Coupé

Flush for cash? We tell you which big Mercedes coupé to buy.

Text Hanjo Stier Images Galimoto Media

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No sooner had the ink dried on my S65 and S63 AMG Coupé reviews and someone pitched up at my house with this S500 Coupé.

Now; I’m not the sportiest person on the planet but I believe that getting three in a row – especially three of a kind – is called a hat trick or something.

Never mind that I tested all three Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupés in reverse order; from most to least powerful.

Never mind indeed because it confirmed something that I had been suspecting for some time. The cheapest, pardon, most affordable model is actually the best to drive and hence it receives my full recommendation.

I’m sure that at this level of investment (two to three million) nobody walks into the showroom and strokes their chin while eyeing all three models. Good luck finding such a showroom, by the way.

They don’t turn their pockets inside out and look under the sofa cushions to reach for a more powerful model.

No, buyers in this segment can afford all three cars (and then some) so they’ll have unique reasons for choosing a certain version. Allow me to identify these.

You will order the S65 AMG Coupé because it’s the most powerful and expensive one.

Perhaps you even enjoy the V12's tug-boaty soundtrack and unholy power outputs (463kW/1,000Nm).

There’s no shame in buying the less powerful S63 AMG because I found its power deficit (of 33kW or 100Nm) a bit easier to launch and the thundering V8 feels just as fast in traffic.

This S500 model has even less grunt but in the greater scheme of motorised things, its 335kW (or 456hp) and 700Nm are still sufficient to pitch it jolly close to supercar territory.

And after driving the mental S65 or bonkers S63, I can tell you with a high degree of certainty that an S500 Coupé feels the most controllable and civilized.

It isn’t even that far removed in terms of specifications, as it shares many a wondrous gadget with the other two.

AMG look? No problem, just order the body kit.

This pearl-white "Edition 1" press car had exactly that, contrasted beautifully by a bright red and black leather interior.

Don’t worry; there are plenty of colour and trim options you may pick for all three Ess Coupés.

They also feature self-guided and dual-vented everything with few space-age optional extras left to tick.

Should you be a fan of racing and track driving, don’t buy any of these giants and go straight for a Mercedes-AMG GT or GT S.

For occasional drag racing, some tree stump removal and Autobahn shenanigans, the two AMG’s will be your best bet.

Normal people, who just want to cruise in opulence with more power reserves than you can shake a tree stump at, buy this S500.

Hand on heart, at no point during my weekly routine did I drop my shoulders and think “come on…”

There are some noticeable but brief thinking pauses in the slowest drive / gearbox modes when going from slow coasting to half or full throttle but all this can be fixed by selecting a sharper mode or taking manual control of the gears.

I took a lot of manual control of the gears.

A 500 coupé likes to burble around town at 900rpm (no jokes!) and because I’m a bit obsessed with engine noises, I quickly discovered that this

turbocharged vee eight has thee most chilling induction howl in its mid-range; from about 2,500 rpm onwards.

Not like a small-block burble, more akin to the coyote howl of a Maserati or Rover V8.

You don’t even need to floor the far right pedal to achieve these wailing sounds, nor are they intrusive or annoying.

In fact, leave the car in auto mode and it doesn’t emit as much as a faint rumble while changing up at no more than 1,600rpm. And the slightest prod of throttle calls upon huge amounts of torque; at any speed.

Pair all that to the intelligent suspension and the multiple driver aids to create a rather amazing cruise ship.

Depending on model and options, it can lean into corners like a motorbike, flatten out speed bumps or potholes, follow traffic all on its own, steer itself and brew a delicious cup of espresso.

OK, that last one’s a lie.

Still, this 500 looks identical to the other S- Coupés and I noticed that it got the same amount of attention as its AMG sisters.

All four side windows can be dropped simultaneously for that pillar-less look, the big active massage seats are also identical to the AMG’s, as is their instrument and infotainment system with twin monitors, plus this car’s higher-profile tyres gave it slightly better ride comfort.

If it sounds like I’m slating the AMG’s, I apologise. They are phenomenally exciting and uniquely scary in their own ways.

Still. If I somehow had ninety eleven million bucks, I would happily order a new S500 (N$2,089,000) and use the N$639,000 or N$1,262,000 saving over an S65 or S63 AMG to turn unleaded into spine-tingling V8 howls.

MAKE Mercedes-Benz MODEL S500 Coupé (Edition 1) ENGINE 4.7L V8 Turbo-Petrol POWER 335kW 700Nm DRIVETRAIN 9-speed Auto, RWD ABS, BAS, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 4.6* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 250* CONSUMPTION 8.8L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 88L / 1,000km* BOOT SIZE 400L WARRANTY 1 year / unlimited km SERVICE PLAN 6 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 245/50R18 (standard) SPARE WHEEL None, but a subwoofer!

PRICE N$2,050,000 (Mar. 2016) *Manufacturer claims.

S500 graciously provided

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All. Day. Long.

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Interested in this new top-of-the-range model from Mercedes-Benz? You’ll be glad to know that it comes with an amazing set of ancestors - some of which now cost more than this new one!

W188

1951 A humble start for the twodoor version of an S-Class but one that many owners and fans will confirm as solid, dependable and incredibly elegant.

220 Coupé

W180/128

1956/8 After the new S-Class arrived in the late fifties, these coupé versions were made in very limited numbers with high specification levels.

220S / 220S a / 220SE b

W111/2

1961 Arguably the prettiest SClass coupé (NamWheels certainly thinks so), this timeless and understated shape was also the first with the option of a V8 engine.

220 / 250 / 280 / 3.5 SE

C107

C126

C140

C215

C216

1971

1981

1992

1999

2006

Although visually different from S-Classes of the time, the C107 (and especially its convertible R107 sister) proved to be incredibly popular.

280, 350, 380, 450, 500 SLC

Almost identical to the W126 S-Class, the coupés had besides two doors - a flatter grill with star, fog lights and single headlight clusters.

Only sold with V8 engines.

380 / 420 / 500 / 560 SEC

Among the first “computer age” Mercedes models, the C140 was quite complicated and over-engineered but not the prettiest. First Mercedes coupé available with a V12.

CL/S 420 / 500 / 600 SEC

At the millennium’s turn, Mercedes made its flagship coupé more elegant and upped the gadget count.

Power rose significantly thanks to AMG models.

CL 500 / 55 / 600 / 63 / 65

A soft evolution from its predecessor, the C216 was designed for even greater comfort and technology. By the end of its lifespan, all engines were turbocharged.

CL 500 / 600 / 63 / 65

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Safari Rally

H Koningin Elizabeth II, Land Rovers en die Oos-Afrika Safari!

Dit is meer as sestig jaar dat koningin Elizabeth ll as Britse vorstin regeer en ons het heelwat oor hierdie mylpaal te hore en te siene gekry; vanaf BBC televisie tot stories in Die Huisgenoot met foto’s oor hierdie merkwaardige vrou en ook die troonopvolgers met hulle hoogtepunte en laagtepunte.

Met die kroning van Elizabeth in 1953 was die Britse ekonomie nog wankelrig ná afloop van die Tweede Wêreldoorlog en het die Engelse hulle beywer om veral motorvoertuie na hulle kolonies en Statebondslande soos Suid-Afrika en Australië, uit te voer. En natuurlik ook die VSA. Een van die sterre van die naoorlogse Britse voertuigontwikkeling was die Land Rover wat in 1948 die lig gesien het, en op die slegte paaie, of die gebrek aan paaie, veral in die Britse kolonies diep spore getrap het.

Telkens waar daar ‘n geleentheid opgeduik het, was sy op ‘n Land Rover afgeneem, nie net by militêre parades maar ook perdewedrenne, en is die foto’s oor die hele wêreld gestuur. Hierdie strategie het so goed gewerk dat driekwart van alle Land Rovers vir die uitvoermark bestem was!

Weens haar belangstelling in motorvoertuie het haar hoogheid se lojale onderdane in die Oos-Afrikaanse kolonies van Kenia, Tanganjika en Uganda dit goed gedink om ná haar troonbestyging ‘n “kroningstydren” te reël.

Dit was dan die ontstaan van die amptelike Coronation Safari - soos dit tot en met 1959 geheet het.

Hierna was die tydren tot 1974 bekend as die East African Safari Rally totdat dit vanaf 1974 bloot die Een van die take van die nuwe vorstin Safari Rally geword het. was dan ook om die Land Rover op die wêreldkaart te plaas; ‘n taak wat Soos te wagte het die tydren se sy met oorgawe gedoen het. Sy het naamsveranderinge met politieke immers tydens die oorlog opleiding korrektheid te doen gehad; die as werktuigkundige ontvang om kolonies het intussen onafhanklik militêre voertuie te diens en te geword en daar het later stryd tussen onderhou en was vertroud met die drie lande ingetree sodat die voertuie soortgelyk aan die Land tydren op die ou einde slegs tot Kenia se slegste paaie beperk was.

Rover.

Text Dr Hans Heese Images Various sources

Wat die Safari aanvanklik uniek Die leeuklas is egter weer in 1958 gemaak het, was die feit dat motors met die nuwe-voorkoms Ford Zephyr gewen en die luiperdklas, weereens, volgens prysklas ingedeel was. deur DKW. Dit sou eers weer in 1964 Maar die eerste Safari het nie ‘n wees wat ‘n Britse motor, ‘n Ford algehele wenner opgelewer nie en op Cortina GT, bestuur deur Hughes en die ou einde is besluit dat die twee Young, die plek op die posium kon inskrywings wat die minste straf- inneem. punte teen hulle gehad het, as Tydens die Britte se maer jare tot oorwinnaars gereken was.

1964 het die wenners dit elke keer Die “luiperd-klas” oorwinnaars was met ‘n Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen of Dix en Larsen met ‘n 1200 cc VW en Peugeot gedoen. In 1965 het twee die “leeu-klas” die Engelse Standard Indiërs, die bekende Singh broers van Kenia, met hul boggelrug Volvo PV Vanguard van Airth en Colling.

544 as wenners uit die stryd getree.

Met die volgende tydren in 1954 was die algehele wenners Preston en Dit was ook die laaste keer dat die tydren met reëlmaat elke keer deur Marwaha met ‘n Volkswagen Kewer.

Kenianers gewen is; die volgende Dit sou eers tydens die 1955 tydren twee jaar het Tanzaniese tydrenners, wees wat ‘n Britse motor; ‘n Ford Shankland en Cliff met Peugeot 404’s Zephyr, bestuur deur die wenners die botoon gevoer totdat Kenianers van die vorige tydren, met die louere weer oogeneem het; weereens met Peugeots. weggeloop het.

Hierdie uitslag was ‘n groot hupstoot vir Britse motors om weer hul “regmatige” plek in Brits- Oos-Afrika in te neem nadat die na-oorlogse “Duits-Franse inval” in Afrika ná 1950 met volle erns begin het.

Intussen het die tydren, wat op daardie stadium die reputasie gehad het as die taaiste tydren ooit, heelwat fabriekspanne vanaf Brittanje en Europa getrek.

Nie één van hierdie spanne kon egter Die tydrenne van 1956 en 1957 is hond haaraf maak nie en daar was later vas geglo dat slegs bestuurders immers deur Duitse DKW’s gewen.

wat elke dag op Oos-Afrikaanse Vir die Franse vervaardiger was dit grondpaaie deurgebring het, hierdie die einde as tydrenwenner in OosAfrika. Japannese het begin oorneem tyddren kon wen. en ‘n vloedgolf van warm Datsun, Dit was eers in 1970 wat ‘n Datsun Mitsubishi, Subaru en Toyota tydrenSSS, bestuur deur die Keniaan motors het hul segetog begin.

Herrmann, en die Duitser Schüler, die tydren as ‘n “gemengde” span kon Die Duitse motors, wat aanvanklik so wen, ‘n prestasie wat hulle die goed gevaar het met plaaslike volgende jaar met ‘n Datsun 240Z tydrenjaers, moes tot 2011 wag voordat ‘n Porsche die eerste plek herhaal het. kon inneem.

In 1972 het die befaamde tydren verdere internasionale tydrenstatus Ná die kroningstydren van 1953 in verwerf toe twee Skandinawiërs, Brits-Oos-Afrika, het die glorieryke Hannu Mikkola en Gunnar Palm, met Britse Ryk, waar die son nooit onder ‘n spesiale tydren-voorbereide Ford gegaan het nie, in duie gestort.

Escort RS 1600 op die verhoog kon Gelukkig is daar darem nog dinge wat klim; die eerste keer wat daar nie herkenbaar bly, iets soos die ikoniese plaaslike jaers in die wenspan was bakvorm van die eerste-generasie Land Rovers wat nog in die jongste nie.

Defenders herken kan word.

Hiermee het hulle ook bevestig dat Ford die mees-suksesvolle Britse Maar daar stop die ooreenkoms ook; mededinger in die Safari tydrenne Land Rover is lankal nie meer een van was. In 1977 sou Ford weer die die trotse nasionale bates wat die louere inpalm; hierdie keer met ‘n Britte ná die oorlog uit die finansiële Ford RS 1800 bestuur deur die Swede knyp moes kry nie.

Waldegard en Thorszelius.

Hoewel die maatskappy oënskynlik Tot op die stadium het die Peugeot ‘n vrye hand gegee word met nuwe 404’s die rekord gehou vir die meeste konsepte en ontwerpe, waarvan opeenvolgende oorwinnings en kon sommige goed behoort te vertoon in hulle in 1975 en 1978 weer met 504’s ‘n Safari-tydren, sit die grootbaas in een van die gewese kolonies, Indië! hul oorwinnings vier.

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