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NEWS & NEW MODELS

TOYOTA top quality in latest vehicle survey

VOLKSWAGEN adds Diesel to the Passat

HINO brake and tyre watch initiative

BMW refurbishes two legendary classics

OPEL Adam convoy delights Jo’burg

NISSAN’s new electric- MERCEDES-BENZ and explorer Mike Horn motor drivetrain

Toyota South Africa Motors stood out in the 2016 Vehicle Quality Survey by Ipsos with a total of twelve gold awards; namely five in the passenger category and seven more in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) category.

This once again demonstrates Toyota's true commitment to quality.

The Hilux was certainly a hero for Toyota in the Ipsos survey by achieving the best quality score for the Petrol Single Cab.

The new Volkswagen Passat range has been extended with the introduction of the 2.0 TDI engine. Until recently the new Passat was only offered with petrol engines.

The 130kW 2.0 TDI completes the model range of the eighth generation Passat.

Its new four-cylinder 1,968cc engine is compact, lightweight and fuel-efficient, and it was designed to deliver great fuel economy as well as sporty performance.

HINO South Africa, one of our neighbouring country's leading truck manufacturers, recently sponsored the first joint “Brake and Tyre Watch” event which was attended by truck operators, Hino dealers and a large number of Hino S.A. staff.

It certainly proved an eyeopener for all who those who were at Donkerhoek traffic control centre, near Pretoria Gauteng, for that informative road safety check.

As part of the BMW Group’s centenary celebrations BMW South Africa refurbished two of its classics, the legendary M1 and S.A.-exclusive 333i.

The company always valued the preservation of its brand heritage, thus it purchased the BMW M1 from a customer in the mid 1980s and used the vehicle as part of its classic collection. The car was later joined by an E23 BMW 745i, E28 BMW M5, E30 BMW 333i and 325iS.

Montecasino, Opel and elite guests buckled up for the longest Opel ADAM convoy in South Africa.

A 31 car convoy drove from the Williams Hunt Fourways dealership in Cedar Square Fourways to Montecasino, as part of the latest promotion Monte Madness.

The promotion kicked off on the 4th of November with an Opel ADAM being given away every day for 31 days with a total value of over R7 million!

Nissan recently introduced its new drive system called ePOWER. It marks the first time that this technology is available for consumers, a significant milestone in the electrification strategy under Nissan Intelligent Mobility. e-POWER borrows from the EV technology perfected in the Nissan LEAF but adds a small petrol engine to charge the battery when necessary, eliminating the need for an external charger.

Explorer Mike Horn set sail to start the longest leg of his Pole2Pole expedition yet, the crossing of Antarctica.

Mike will cover over 7,000km while crossing the continent, the South Pole only being the halfway stop.

Aboard his sailing vessel, the Pangaea, Mike and his crew spent two months in Cape Town preparing and working on some of Pole2Pole's socioenvironmental projects.

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TATA introduces new added-value Flash

MERCEDES-BENZ Unimog turns 70

General Motors S.A. started delivering a facelifted version of the sixth generation Isuzu KB to approved GM dealers in Southern Africa.

The 2016 Isuzu KB boasts some styling changes to the front fascia and rear tailgate as well as a new instrument gauge cluster in the cabin.

Other major changes for the 2016 KB are its new projector headlamps with LED day time running lights and new alloy wheels (18" for LX models), a new rearview camera (on LX double cabs), and the new instrument cluster’s design with improved functionality and gear shift indicator for manual models.

Tata has introduced a limited edition derivative of its Indica hatchback as an added-value offering.

The new model, known as the Indica Flash, is based on the Tata Indica LGi, with several distinguishing features and significant additions to the list of standard equipment.

The new Tata Indica Flash is specified well above the norm (or standard specification of its main competitors) in the market.

At a price of about N$135,000 it is only N$6,000 higher than the standard Indica, while the value of those added features and its equipment far exceeds that amount.

The Unimog Prototype One completed its first test drive on 9 October 1946.

Chief designer Mr. Heinrich Rö ßler tested the prototype without a bonnet and while it was fully laden with wood, on rough forest roads.

The Unimog’s prehistory is closely linked to the difficult post-war period.

In 1945 and 1946, there was a dire lack of food. It was this situation that gave Mr. Albert Friedrich, who for many years was head of aircraft engine development at Daimler-Benz AG, his idea of an agricultural and rugged motorised vehicle which should help to increase agricultural productivity.

AUDI refreshes its A3 range

FORD Sync 3 system coming soon

JAGUAR reveals first electric vehicle

The successful Audi A3 model range has now become even more attractive - it launched in Southern Africa with new technology, new engines and refreshed styling.

Also new to the Audi A3 is the innovative onboard operating and display concept, the Audi virtual cockpit.

The new Audi A3 is available as a three-door Hatchback, a five-door Sportback, a Sedan and as a Cabriolet.

The sportier version comes in the form of the Audi S3 which boasts numerous innovations and has enhanced its dynamic characteristics even further.

NamWheels attended the A3's launch and will report soon!

The latest version of Ford's SYNC communications and entertainment system is set to make its Southern African debut quite soon when the high-tech new SYNC ® 3 is launched in Kuga, Mustang, Ranger and Everest.

Ford SYNC® already enables drivers of 15-million vehicles worldwide to voice-activate essential in-car features like phone or multimedia.

The system has also made a significant contribution to safety, simply by enabling drivers to remain focused on the road while accessing the system’s range of available communication and media features.

Jaguar Land Rover revealed its first electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Jaguar I-PACE Concept was shown alongside the all-new Land Rover Discovery.

Jaguar Land Rover is working towards a clean future, with ultra-clean diesel and petrol engines, B.E.V.s, P.H.E.V.s and M.H.E.V.s all in its strategic plans.

By the year 2020, J.L.R. will offer customers the option of electrification on half of all its new cars, C.E.O. Dr Ralf Speth confirmed. The Jaguar I-PACE Concept is an electric fiveseat performance S.U.V. with supercar styling, sports car performance and S.U.V. space.

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NEW METAL & MORE NEWS

You can already see on of these in your driveway, right? Please confirm local availability, prices and specs with your nearest Namibian dealership.

POLO VIVO Storm

HONDA launches new BR-V Honda (Motor South Africa) has just added a third new model to its highly regarded range of sport utility vehicles (S.U.V.s).

This new Honda BR-V joins the established CR-V and the popular HR-V, introduced in South Africa last year.

While instantly recognisable as a member of the Honda family, the new BR-V features bold, distinctive styling and a sporty, agile appearance,

linked to the raised stance and rugged appeal expected of a SUV. Its front and rear bumper garnishes, roof rails and 16inch wheels are key visual elements, while the striking front grille, with its bold, chrome-embellished crossbar, prominent Honda logo and streamlined headlights, endow the new BR-V with a distinctive personality that is unmistakably Honda.

Southern Africa's top selling passenger model, the Polo Vivo, has been rejuvenated with the addition of a striking special edition, Storm.

The special edition Storm, on sale now, is based on the 1.4i Trendline Vivo (63kW) hatch variant.

It differentiates itself from other derivatives by a set of front fog lights with chrome surrounds, metallic black 15inch Tosa alloys, glossy black side mirrors and black decals on the side.

The rear is completed with chrome tipped twin exhaust pipes.

LEXUS LC Coupé rigidity

FIAT Abarth 124 spider lands in S.A.

The all-new Lexus LC coupé is the most torsionally rigid car the luxury marque has ever produced, according to their new flagship's global chief engineer Koji Sato.

Mr Sato said that the Lexus LC coupé featured rigidity that surpassed even that of the limited production LFA V10-powered supercar.

"The LC is 60% more rigid than the current Lexus GS performance sedan, which

Fiat announces the arrival of the all new Abarth 124 spider to South African showrooms from December 2016.

The Fiat Abarth 124 Spider is targeted at a new generation of Fiat enthusiasts with its performance and technical DNA. The new model combines the roadster experience (packed with thrills, technology and safety) with an unmistakable Italian design.

results in sharper and more precise, linear handling," Mr Sato said.

"In fact, the LC goes further with its world-class rigidity resulting in a smoother and more lateral performance."

Mr Sato added that the LFA development programme had played a major role in influencing key construction elements of the LC. The LC 500 will go on sale in South Africa in the first half of 2017.

Developed with the Abarth Racing team, the car perfectly embodies the brand's values of performance, artisan craft and technical excellence.

This roadster is designed to put a big smile on the faces of those lucky enough to drive it.

Capitalising on lessons learnt from their racing team, the obsession for lightness drove the brand to slim down every unnecessary gram from the car.

JEEP Compass

OPEL Mokka X

CHEV Trailblazer

The all-new Jeep Compass expands the brand's global reach with a combination of legendary 4x4 capabilities and advanced power-trains, premium and authentic Jeep design, its superior on-road driving dynamics, open-air freedom, and a host of safety and advanced technology offerings.

As a global all-new compact S.U.V., the Jeep Compass will be produced with a choice of 17 fuel-efficient power-train options for clients in more than 100 countries.

Opel's compact S.U.V. gets a makeover - and it is ideal for the young at heart who want the quality and precision of a German-engineered product in a compact package.

Already well-established as an urban warrior with 2,672 in southern Africa, part of the update is a name change - the MOKKA X. The uppercase style shows a bolder approach to modern motoring, while X is the new global identifier for future Opel S.U.V.’s and crossover vehicles.

Chevrolet just revised the Trailblazer line-up with even better value for money and more options in terms of drivetrains and specification.

The 2017 range comprises five manual and automatic versions of the rear-wheeldrive 2.5-litre LT, rear and four-wheel-drive auto and manual versions of the 2.8 LTZ and a new Z71 flagship, which is based on the LTZ 4x4. The prices range from about N$465,000 to roughly N$625,000.

MERCEDES-AMG most powerful E-Class Mercedes-AMG is redefining the performance sedan with the most powerful E-Class of all time in the shape of the new E 63 4MATIC+ and E 63 S 4MATIC+. Mercedes-AMG is also setting new benchmarks in this market segment with its innovative technologies.

The intelligent drive strategy raises vehicle dynamics to a completely new level.

The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 generates up to 450kW; the most powerful engine ever in an E-Class. It is even more efficient thanks to a cylinder de-activation system fitted as standard, and thus sets the benchmark in its segment.

With acceleration of just 3.4 seconds from 0 – 100 km/h, the new business limousine is at the top of its class.

RENAULT’s budget Kwid SUV Renault's new entry segment contender, the SUV-inspired KWID hatchback, is available in Expression or Dynamique variants.

An innovative and affordable vehicle, the Renault KWID is positioned as the entry-point into Renault's product lineup.

It overturns the established entry segment design cues

thanks to its robust, stylish exterior plus a modern and welcoming cabin equipped with generous passenger space as well as features and fitments normally not found in its class.

Meticulously designed, the new KWID hatchback is sure to meet the needs of anyone looking to buy an entry-level car.

NISSAN NP200 is now ICE-cool

MITSUBISHI Triton SU revealed

FERRARI LaFerrari Aperta

Mitsubishi has confirmed the local introduction of its allnew Triton SU (Sport Utility) for the start of 2017.

Among the array of timely updates, the Triton SU will establish a new benchmark in engine performance with the latest-generation 2.4L 4-cylinder MIVEC 16-valve turbocharged common rail diesel engine.

Technical excellence, style, performance and exclusivity.

These are Ferrari core values which perfectly represent the breath-taking car launched to mark the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian company.

Designed for Ferrari's most passionate clients, LaFerrari Aperta is the company’s new limited-edition special series,

This powerful new engine weighs less and can be paired with Mitsubishi's latest sixspeed manual or five-speed automatic gearbox.

The Triton SU replaces the popular Triton range which was introduced locally in the year 2007.

Mitsubishi has sold over four million pick-ups in over 150 countries across the globe.

an open-top version of the much acclaimed LaFerrari supercar.

Available with both a carbonfibre hard top (optional) and soft top, the LaFerrari Aperta boasts the same specification and characteristics as the LaFerrari, thereby combining extraordinary performance with the unique exhilaration of open-top driving.

Nissan South Africa recently created a special NP200, the ICE, for bakkie-lovers who seek the perfect partner for their adventurous lifestyle, while allowing them to stand out from the crowd.

The all-new Nissan NP200 ICE is the coolest half-tonne pick-up to roll off the Nissan production line in Rosslyn.

The cool new ICE bakkie is available in limited numbers across Nissan's local dealer network.

TOYOTA Hilux SRX models Toyota just introduced the upgraded Hilux SRX models.

The most significant change is from the previous 'narrow- body' to the new 'wide-body' construction. The Hilux SRX now stands wider, taller and more prominent.

The change brings integrated over-fenders (as on Raider models) paired with a wider, front bumper design.

This adds 55mm to the width of SRX derivatives. The Xtracab models already boast the 'wide-body' construction, as such all three body shapes now share the same exterior width dimension.

The exterior mirrors have inherited turn signal lamps, whilst retaining the durable ‘matte black’ treatment and electric adjustment.

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Tucson

LAUNCH REPORT

Hyundai

Turbo-Diesels

Hyundai F has added two Turbo-Diesel engines to the striking Tucson. We give you all the details.

Hyundai’s new Tucson has been making waves since it arrived in our market around March of this year.

Besides its somewhat perplexing name change from Tucson to ix35 and back to Tucson again for this third generation S.U.V., it has also garnered a lot of praise from the local media. Chicks dig it.

No really, they do. South Africa’s “Women on Wheels” awarded the Tucson their coveted 2016 Car of the Year award.

Dudes seem to be smitten as well, judging by the equally favorable comments of the men-folk at the recent Hyundai launch.

This event was held to introduce a pair of important newcomers to the range – turbo-diesel engines.

Good news for Hyundai and not so much for their competitors as the Korean brand was recently voted 35th best (globally) with 6th place in the automotive list and 5th in terms of volume.

Since March of this year, South African sales figures also show a sterling effort – 20% share in the Tucson's market segment which climbs a further 2.6% with fleet sales.

Back to the two new turbo-diesel motors though and first up is a 2litre four-cylinder (carried over from the ix35) with respectable maximum outputs of 131kW and 400Nm.

How much is 2,000 bar? A lot.

So much, in fact, that this engine achieves the highly coveted Euro 6 emissions standard.

Its outright power of 85kW may be less than that of its senior 2L counterpart but this 1.7 produces up to 280Nm of torque from just 1,250rpm.

That's a smidgen over idle!

Although its emissions may only conform to Euro 2 standards, this trusty unit is mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox and it should become any suburban parent's darling.

Hyundai let us loose with a whole fleet of their 1.7L Tucsons and I teamed up with two co-drivers to give the newcomer a thorough test on highways, congested city traffic and a fair bit of dirt road.

A bigger novelty is self-igniting engine number two in the shape of a very advanced 1.7-litre fourcylinder turbo-diesel motor with new-age trickery like exhaust gas recirculation, intelligent valve lift control, lightweight construction as well as some state-of-the-art fuel injectors which are capable of producing pressures up to 2,000 bar.

Currently available with a sixspeed manual gearbox and frontwheel-drive, we were all suitably impressed by the little motor.

THE NEW HYUNDAI H-1

Top (sixth) gear clocks 2,000rpm at 120km/h but isn't suitable for speeds under 80km/h. All three of us deliberately drove in high gears at slow road speeds to test Hyundai's torque claim.

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While its power output is not earth-moving, the new engine's response from just 1,250rpm is highly impressive – smooth and quite linear.

Passenger space and comfort is commendable, the ride is pretty acceptable too as long as you stay away from huge wheels.

The two-litre Diesel Tucson is available in Elite trim while the 1.7-litre comes with Executive specifications which include the usual powered -this and autothat, pleather, as well as multiple driver aids.

The Korean S.U.V.’s active and passive safety arsenal includes six airbags, some ISO-FIX child seat anchors, ABS brakes with VSC and ESC stability control.

You also get blind-spot assist, a rear cross-traffic alert (which warns you of approaching danger when reversing out of a confined space), hill start assistant and a five-star EuroNCAP (crash test) rating.

Text Hanjo Stier Images Hyundai Automotive S.A.

Other standard items fitted to this S.U.V. include climate and cruise control, Bluetooth, rearview camera as well as a huge panoramic sunroof (Elite model only).

Any potential owner may also order an aftermarket eight-inch touch-screen media and sat-nav system which seamlessly fits into the vehicle's dashboard.

Colour and wheel choices get a bit tricky as the Tucson is built at two different factories – the older 2litre auto’ in Korea and the superclean 1.7 manual in the Czech Republic.

This will also affect one or two interior specifications but at least the default paint colour choices like whites, silvers and greys are available from both locations.

Prices for the 1.7L start at about N$461,000, while the cost of an R2.0 Elite Auto will be announced later. Petrol models cost between N$382,000 (2.0 Premium M) and N$540,000 (1.6TGDi DCT AWD).

All box-fresh Hyundai Tucsons are delivered with a five-year 150,000km warranty (with two additional years and an extra 50,000km for the drive-train) as well as five years or 90,000km worth of service plan.

Compared to main rivals, the new turbo-diesel models are in the ballpark for pricing with a few niceties and extra features here or there.

If one considers the new Tucson's well-received styling and all the technical updates, Hyundai most certainly has a strong contender on its hands; that huge warranty and the service plan should seal the deal.

Prices (November 2016) 2.0 Premium (M) N$382,000 2.0 Premium (A) N$403,000 2.0 Elite (A) N$472,000 1.6 TGDi Exec (M) N$455,000 1.6 TGDi Elite (A)* N$540,000 1.7 UII Exec (M) N$461,000 R2.0 Elite (A) to be announced

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

So here’s something different. Each year we list our favourite new cars which were launched over the last 12 months but this time around, instead of us telling you which ones we liked, our Facebook page invited YOU to vote your favourite new ride of 2016.

The list of candidates was chosen from the launches we attended or vehicles we thought were brilliant newcomers and worthy of being included in this line-up.

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

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CARS OF THE YEAR

Toyota Hilux 26% of votes

No huge surprise here, the Hilux is one of Namibia’s favourite vehicles because of its great versatility, excellent reliability and dealer count. The new model features daring new looks and crucial drive-train updates.

Audi A4 and VW Tiguan 12.5% each

We have a tie! Happily these two (and No.3) come from the same stable so the VW Group products can also claim to be well-received with Namibians. The updated A4 is superbly refined, the brand-new Tiguan even more so.

VW Golf GTi Clubsport 10% of votes

In solid third place lies the limited-edition Golf GTi Clubsport, proving that Namibians like a fast car. While this model may be rather exclusive, its popularity explains why 70% of all Golf sales in southern Africa are GTi’s.

Isuzu KB Facelift 8% of votes

Who claimed that South Africa is a “bakkie country”? Well, they should visit their northwestern neighbour because plainly, we are just as crazy about a versatile workhorse with leisure capabilities.

Honda Civic Type R 7% of votes

Just missing out on fourth spot is one of the hottest machines to have come from Honda.

Although not limited in numbers, this hatch is even wilder than the GTi in third place. We do like powerful cars in Namibia, don’t we?

OTHER STUFF New cars which also impressed us but weren’t launched in 2016 include the following: • Audi A8 • BMW 740i • Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 D • Ford Ranger 2.2 • Mazda MX-5 • Volkswagen up! 4-door • Volvo V40 Facelift • Volvo XC90

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The Rest Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift 6% of votes Toyota Fortuner 5% of votes Audi A3 and Hyundai Tucson 3% of votes (each) Opel Astra and Mercedes E-Class <3% of votes (each) Honda Civic and VW Caddy <1% of votes (each) smart fortwo and Suzuki Baleno No votes

Yes, we know. The Polo / Vivo is not here. That’s because it wasn’t launched in 2016 and this isn’t a list of the most-sold vehicles in the country. We promise to publish a list like that soon!

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SPESIALE TOETS

Tata

Ekonomie Rit

2,100km Waar met net 120 liter se voggies - is dit moontlik?

2,100km met net 120 liter brandstof...

Dis die uitdaging wat Tata gestel het vir ’n oorland-rit ‘n paar weke gelede vanaf net duskant Beitbrug tot digby die suidelikste punt van Afrika, Kaap Agulhas.

Dis soortgelyk aan die teerpadafstand vanaf Ruacana na Swakop (700km), dan daarvandaan oor Windhoek en Keetmanshoop na Lü deritz (1,200km), en weer terug na Keetmans... ‘n Vinnige berekening wys ’n gemiddelde brandstofverbruik van ten minste 17.5km per liter, oftewel 5.71 liter per 100 km, sou nodig wees om dié afstand – afgelê in drie bene met ingerekende brandstofstoppe – met hierdie beperkte petrolvoorraad te haal.

Ons rygoed vir die rit? ’n Versameling Tata Bolt-sedans en luikrû e, almal aangedryf deur die Indiese vervaardiger se nuwe

Text Ferdi de Vos Images Tata South Africa

Revotron petrol-turboenjins van (4.09 l/100 km) aangeteken en net Tog, ons was nou al net-net oor die Met nog sowat 20 liter oor, was dit 1.2 liter; goed genoeg vir 66kW se 27.94 liter petrol gebruik; en dis halfpadmerk, en met 51.67 liter se duidelik ons kon die einpdunt haal krag en 140Nm wring-woema. tó é dat ons (dis nou ek en Wynter) petrol reeds gebruik was die 100 sonder om weer petrol in te gooi, besluit het ons gaan probeer om liter-doelwit steeds moontlik. want in Struisbaai, kort voor Kaap Die konvooi Bolts het vir ons in die afstand met minder as 100 liter Agulhas, het die Bolt net ’n verdere Messina gewag, en nadat digby se brandstof af te lê .

Die reë nweer het voortgeduur, en 11,99 liter benodig om die tenk vol Beitbrug volgemaak is, is die 44L hoewel dit heerlik was om te sien te maak... tenks van die vyf deelnemende ‘n Hele twintig liter minder as die hoe die Karoo die water opsuig, het spanne (wel, eintlik vier, want een oorspronklike uitdaging... dit ry-omstandighede bemoeilik.

Dit het beteken ons het 2,080km het uit Tata-handelaarpersoneel met net 92,86 liter afgelê , heelwat bestaan) se motors verseë l. minder as Tata se aanvanklike uitdaging van 120 liter, asook ons selfopgelegde 100 liter-merk. Die My rymaat was Wynter Murdoch, Bolt se gemiddelde verbruik oor redakteur van Automobil en ’n die afstand was dus ’n skrale 4,44 besparingsrit-kenner, en behalwe liter/100 km. die Tata-span sou ons teen drie ander media-spanne meeding.

Dit het natuurlik ook gewys dat dit afstandgewys moontlik was om Met sy luukse XT-afwerking, wat ook ’n ritrekenaar, lugversorging, Die volgende been tot in Bloem- Vanaf Beaufort-Wes het die roete Kaapstad (op die N1 oor BeaufortHarman Kardon-klankstelsel en fontein, en dan daarvandaan tot ook al hoe meer begin kronkel, en Wes) vanaf Beitbrug met minder as elektries-beheerde ruite insluit, op Drie Susters – dit is ’n afstand verskeie berg-passe het egalige 120 liter te haal. het ons kobaltblou Bolt-sedan die van presies 486.2km – was nie so bestuurwerk en momentum-hou verder uitgedaag. eerste been van 502km – al langs maklik nie.

Hoewel ons nie ons gemiddelde die N1 af tot in Pretoria, en daarna snelheid deurentyd kon meet nie tot net anderkant Johannesburg – Lang bulte, reë n en nat paaie (met Op Ladysmith, die laaste ingooislag (die Bolt het nie so ’n ritrekenaardie gepaardgaande groter pad- na ’n bykomende 758.8km, het die funksie nie) en geen tyd-afsnypunt heel kort gemaak. weerstand) vanweë onseisoenale Bolt reeds 80.87 liter gebruik, vir vir die verskillende bene in die Op die snelweg-roete het ons blou donderstorms het ons verbruik tot ’n gemiddelde van 24.4km/liter, of uitdaging gestel is nie, was dit 4.35 l/100 km, oor die afstand.

Bolt ’n stewige 22.3km per liter 4.25 liter/100km gekortwiek. deurentyd net onder 80km/h.

“Ten minste 17.5km per liter, oftewel 5.71 liter per 100 km, sou nodig wees vir dié afstand...”

Ons verbruik was dalk die beste van almal, maar meer belangrik is dat al die spanne die 2,100kmroete gerieflik met minder as 120 liter kon voltooi.

Drie spanne het dit met minder as 100 liter vermag (92, 96 en 98 liter onderskeidelik), en die ander twee spanne het dit met 111 en 115 liter reggekry.

Bygesê , ons wen-verbruik was te danke aan heelwat besparingsrytegnieke, en moet dus nie as ’n realistiese riglyn of maatstaf beskou word nie.

Wat dit egter wé l uitwys, is dat enige nuwe Tata Bolt-eienaar wat verstandig en bestendig bestuur, en ’n gemiddelde snelheid van sowat 95 tot 100km/h handhaaf (normaal oor so ’n afstand), dit met minder as 120 liter sal kan doen... [ Ed: Die skrywer, Ferdi de Vos, is nie net 'n slim bestuurder nie, maar ook die 2016 Suid-Afrikaanse motorjoernalis van die jaar. Geluk, Ferdi! ]

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440i

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Coupé

powerful and sophisticated - the BMW 440i made us nostalgic...

Between my mid to early eighties automotive recollections of colourful Mercedes’, a Series 3 Landy, Diesel Golf and a Venter trailer with brown vinyl top, there shimmers my aunt's white 323i Coupé ; complete with BMW six-pot hum.

Top gear around 120km/h puts no more than 2,000rpm on the dial and thanks to 450Nm of torque, there's no real need for kick-downs.

The various drive modes can be useful but we award its default “Comfort” the best balance for everyday driving. Sport Plus is great for hard and fidgety hooliganism while Eco Pro retards the 440i's spirit and considerable thirst. Drive it nicely and you may dive under 10L/100km.

Give it horns and you certainly won't.

Although this 440 could be seen as the 323's spiritual successor, its encounter with my carloving uncle is a pure but happy coincidence.

We have a meeting with expert restorers for one of his latest project cars, and the 240kW BMW is perfect for our lengthy drive down sweeping B-roads to a distant town.

There's nothing like a few hours between rusty wrecks and charming classics to reset your perception of contemporary cars. Our hosts may not have been fans of modern vehicles but did acknowledge that this new BMW 4-Series possesses a tasteful mix of elegant lines and sporty, interesting design details.

After an immediate agreement that the turbopetrol six-cylinder sounds as good as it should, we also concur something else while rumbling over suburban streets – the 440i errs on the side of uncomfortable. Most likely the fault of “M-Sport” goodies fitted to this car... we both wish for a slightly more lenient ride.

Its interior is just as stylish with reasonably intuitive controls and some wonderful BMW hallmarks. Barring the strange gear lever and updated, sophisticated iDrive system, my uncle approved of the classic BMW instruments and driver-focused dashboard curve; which their white 323i also had. The slightly cramped rear quarters? “Typical coupé trait.”

Shortly after this conclusion, we merge onto a dual-lane highway and I finally get the chance to open the taps completely. With lightning response and a bewitching combination of growls and fizzing, the 3-litre turbo-charged engine repeatedly chases 7,000rpm through its equally-eager eight-speed gearbox.

120km/h comes up in no time and we both take delight in slower traffic as it grants us more opportunities for repeating this orchestral performance.

At some point we discuss if the car is possibly overpowered but as it cruises (or commutes) as calmly and quietly as you wish, that's simply a matter of opinion.

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A few things we establish even before reaching our destination is that the monster engine's torque is probably its most impressive feature, delivered through that superb eight-slot 'box in perfect harmony.

It's one of the few vehicles that bring seller's remorse to my uncle's voice. “We should have kept that little Bee Emm… not only was it great to drive but it would also be worth something today” he grumbles while carefully dropping into the passenger seat of my Estoril Blue BMW 440i Coupé press car.

Most buyers would choose the optional extra because its harder suspension and 19-inch wheels suit the powerful two-door, while all the cosmetic enhancements included in this N$32,000 option raise the coupé 's street cred.

Uncle Dearest is quite happy to learn that the package is not mandatory and smaller wheels are available.

MAKE BMW MODEL 440i ENGINE 3L i-6 Turbo-Petrol 240kW 450Nm DRIVETRAIN 8-speed Auto, RWD ABS, EBA, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 5.01 sec.

0-400m: 13.17 sec.

Max km/h: 250 (limited)* CONSUMPTION 6.6L/100km average* TANK / RANGE 60L / 900km BOOT SIZE 445L WARRANTY 2 years / unlimited km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE Model dependent SPARE WHEEL Space saver PRICE N$872,000 (Nov. ‘16) *Manufacturer claims.

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The second half of our journey included an impromptu stop at a wine farm where the 445L boot easily swallowed almost a dozen cases of the cellar’s finest. Other noteworthy statistics include a 60L fuel tank, (limited) 250km/h top speed and 0-100km/h in five seconds. Our GPS tests confirm that.

Pricing starts at N$840,000 and seems openended when you delve into BMW's options bin.

I'd done a bit of research and my passenger was interested to hear about the many luxury and convenience gadgets on offer. Even more so, a choice of 16 paint hues, 17 leather and 13 trim combinations or 14 wheel designs between 17 and 19 inches.

By the time I pulled carefully into the steep driveway (4-Series' only have 130mm ground clearance) we settled on the final statement for this review. Here goes: the BMW 440i Coupe is graceful and stylish, relatively exclusive and practical, quite fast and exciting but too hard with the M-Pack. And if you have one, don't sell it after a few years!

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DECEMBER 2016

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Captur Sunset

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What you need to know: The new Renault Captur is a reasonably fresh sight on our roads, based on the compact Clio hatchback and squarely aimed at the mushrooming (B-segment) compact S.U.V. market. Other car makers offer similar products with Nissan’s weird Juke and the odd Ford Ecoboost riding on small hatchback platforms.

Some more facts: Sunsetspecific details are dark 17inch alloys, Diamond Black paint and “Sunset Orange” highlights for the roof and exterior mirrors. Even more orange zest can be found on the seats, air vents, centre console and front seat map pockets with lumo-orange string that kids can use to drive their 'rentals mad.

Where we went: The office, home, some friends, a few longer trips and the mall’s parking lot - natural compact SUV hunting grounds. While the pearl black paint attracts dirt and heat, it looks superb combined with bright orange and gets plenty of attention.

By the end of our tests, every test-driver approved of the Sunset.

This “Sunset” Captur model is a limited edition of 100 models, built to celebrate the arrival of Renault's 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine to this range. It joins the tiny but efficient 900cc and 1.2-litre turbo-petrol motors of other Captur models which have, since its introduction in May 2015, pushed this Renault model into second spot for S.A. sales in its segment.

The 1.5 dCi is Renault's bestselling engine worldwide, proving its SUV credentials by doing duty in the more rugged Duster.

Underneath its striking coat, the new Captur Sunset hides a comfy ride and super-light controls with good feedback.

Its 66kW arrive in a relatively rev-happy fashion while the 220Nm provide decent shove from 1,750rpm. Keep it in the right gear (of five) and it pulls well. We clocked 0-100 in 12 seconds; Renault claims 13.1.

Watch out for: The price of around N$303,000 is a few grand more than the (now available) 1.5 dCi Dynamique model. The regular Captur will not have these bespoke goodies but it offers a wider range of colours – including a bright orange. The Renault after-sales reputation may be a bit dented so check out your dealer's workshop and CSI!

Why you'll want one: For starters, a great little turbodiesel engine in a modern, practical SUV with 170mm of ground clearance and a 377L Road holding is on par for boot – expandable to 1,235L. this class, fuel consumption isn't. Renault lays claim to The Sunset limited edition 3.6L/100km but in the real bits look fantastic but you'll world we still saw sub-fives. do just as well with a regular With a 45L tank, that means 1.5 dCi Dynamique model.

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Astra 1-liter

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Kampioen van die jaar!

Dieselfde kan van die nuwe Opel Astra met sy klein 1-liter enjin gesê word. Hier in die 1970's was die vierkantige Kadett ‘n gesogte voertuig wat eerlike waarde vir geld verteenwoordig het...

Toe kom die meer stroombelynde en moderne bakwerk en die maksimum snelheid neem meteens dramaties toe tot 172km/h uit ‘n 1,4L enjin – sonder om die spesifikasies van die enjin te verander.

MAKE Opel MODEL Astra 1.0T Essentia ENGINE 1L i-4 Turbo-Petrol 77kW 170Nm DRIVETRAIN 5-speed, FWD ABS, EBD, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 11,2* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 200* CONSUMPTION 4.4L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 48L / 1,090km* BOOT SIZE 370 - 1,210L WARRANTY 5 years / 120,000 km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 90,000 km TYRE SIZE 205/55 R16 SPARE WHEEL Standard size PRICE N$ 263,500 (Nov. 2016) *Manufacturer claims.

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Wayde van Niekerk het bewys dat bultende spiere en ‘n groot lyf nie noodwendig beter is as goeie gene nie!

SPEC SHEET

Text Dr Hans Heese Images General Motors South Africa

(Onthou Wayde van Niekerk se geheime wapen teen manne soos Bolt en Kie; hy het minder windweerstand as hy vinnig hardloop!).

Die stuur het net die “regte” gevoel en dit word elektries beheer sodat meer enjinkrag as by konvensionele hidrouliese stelsel beskikbaar is.

Een van die voordele is ‘n beter brandstofverbruik as by sy voorganger. Die beter verbruik word ook verkry deur die Start/Stop funksie; iets wat by al hoe meer vervaardigers gebruik word om beter syfers te verkry.

Die lys van elektroniese veiligheid hulpstelsels is volledig; die leser ken al die afkortings: ABS, EBD, BAS... en TSA.

Die hart van Astra is ‘n 999cc EcoFlex driesilinderenjin wat tot 77kW en 170Nm (teen ‘n rustige 1,800rpm) aan enige bestuurder beskikbaar stel.

Over geset synde, daar hoef Vir dié wat nie tevrede was nie teen elke bult na ‘n laer met die reeds puik verrigting rat oorgeskakel te word om van die Kadett nie, was daar momentum te behou nie. die Opel BOSS wat spoedvrate letterlik en figuurlik in die Die eenliterenjin is dieselfde hemel laat beland het! as wat in die Opel Adam en Opel Corsa modelle gebruik Nou het Opel dit weer gedoen word, maar is ‘n minder vurige met die ontwerp van hierdie eenheid.

Astra, deur ‘n kleiner turboDie voordeel van die effens aangedrewe enjin te gebruik. swakker enjin is dat dit beslis Selfs met die een-liter turbo- ‘n langer lewe gaan hê . eenheid wat ons getoets het, is hy nog steeds in staat om Dit is goeie nuus vir die koper, die ikoniese 200 km/h te haal. want een of ander tyd in ‘n Selfde resep as in die 1980s. voertuig se lewe gaan ‘n turbo die gees gee, al is dit eers op Hoe bereik ‘n mens hierdie 200,000km, of later. prestasie?

Die oordrag van krag na die Die antwoord lê daarin om van voorwiele is via ‘n vyfgangoortollige gewig ontslae te ratkas en, soos by alle Opels, is raak; daar is 200 kg afgeskud die koppelaar se aksie lig en deur individuele items soos skakel die ratte maklik oor. die uitlaatstelsel en sitplekke te herontwerp, sonder dat dit Met hierdie enjin- en ratkas- die motor as sulks swakker kombinasie versnel die Astra maak. van rus tot 100km/h in net oor 11 sekondes, en kan volgens Inteendeel, die bakwerk is Opel ‘n verbruik van so laag as heelwat sterker gemaak en 4,3 l/100km verwag word as daar is minder verwringing as mens die lepel versigtig druk. in die vorige model. Die Audi slagspreuk van “voorsprong Die vervaardiger maak ook deur tegnologie” is beslis nie aanspraak op ‘n uitlaatgasnet op dié vervaardiger van lesing van 99g/km. toepassing nie!

Op die pad hanteer die Astra Deur die Opel Astra se nuwe 1L uitstekend met sy nuwe bakwerk meer lugdinamies te MacPherson voorsuspensie maak, het die lugsleur- of lug- wat nou gebruik maak van ‘n weerstand afgeneem en is die aluminium “poot”, terwyl ‘n lae syfer van slegs 0.285 CD meerskakel Watts stelsel agter bereik. gebruik word.

Laasgenoemde afkorting is selfs vir my nuut: In Afrikaans vertaal beteken dit sleepwa stabiliteitsbeheer.

Indien ‘n Opel-goedgekeurde sleepstang gebruik word, tel dit onstabiliteit van die sleep- of woonwa op en sal dan deur middel van die ABS-stelsel die betrokke wiele laat sluit-enlos om die probleem op te los.

Dis nou ‘n goeie en praktiese hulpmiddel.

Ons toetsmotor het elektriese vensters voor, maar agterste passasiers sal nog hand aan die handvatseltjie moet slaan om ruite oop en toe te kry.

Maar is hierdie klein kostebespaarder nie ook ‘n veiligheidseienskap nie? Daar was al gevalle waar mense dood is omdat die elektriese ruite nie kon oopkom nie!

Die Astra-reeks is volledig; daar is die populê re 1,4 liter enjins en dan die topreeks met 1,6 liter turbo-enjins.

Die nuwe modelle van Opel is almal toegerus met alles wat kan oopmaak en toemaak; asook allerhande soorte ligte en natuurlik ook gevorderde waarskuwingstelsels om enige ongelukke te vermy.

Maar hierdie dinge kom teen ‘n prys. Die pryse wissel dan tussen N$263,500 vir hierdie basiese Essentia-model, en N$420,000 vir die topmodel 1.6T Astra Sport PLUS MT. Die koper kry gemoedsrus vir sy N$263,500 omdat hy saam met die nuwe Opel Astra ook ‘n diensplan van vyf jaar of 90,000km ontvang.

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Mercedes-Benz Waar het toevallig die legendariese Unimog begin bou...

Dit was die grensoorlog wat die petrolenjin toegerus omdat die Unimog, of sommer net “Mog” in beloofde nuwe dieselenjin nog nie troepetaal, 'n plaaslike legende beskikbaar was nie. gemaak het.

Daar was sprake om 'n Hanomag Op 7 Oktober 2016 het Mercedes- dieselenjin te gebruik maar die Benz wê reldwyd die sewentigste afstand na Swabenland, waar die verjaardag van hierdie baie unieke eerste Unimog die lig gesien het, nutsvoertuig gevier en talle pers- was net te groot en Mercedes-Benz verklarings uitgereik om die Mog in Stuttgart was gerieflik net om se ontwikkeling en sy geskiedenis die draai. bekend te stel.

Gedurende die jaar 1947 het daar Wat nie in die vrystelling verskyn verdere ontwikkeling van die Mog het nie, was dat die Unimog eintlik plaasgevind en is die nuwe dieseltoevallig in die Mercedes-Benz stal enjin van Mercedes ingespan. beland het, al was die ontwerpers Ter wille van ekonomiese redes voormalige Benz-werknemers. het Erhard met die landboufirma Die firma Erhard en Seuns het in Boehringer verenig. Die volgende 1946 die eerste keer 'n prototipe jaar is die firma se produksielyn na van hierdie nuwe meerdoelige Gö ppingen verlê . landbouvoertuig gebou en die naam UNIMOG daaraan toegeken: Dit was in hierdie tyd dat die land“UNIversele MOtor Gereedskap” boufirma 'n logo vir die Unimog ontwerp het; 'n stier- of oskop om (Gerä t). die landboukarater en stoerheid Die eerste Unimog prototipe was van die spesiale nutsvoertuig te met 'n 1,7 liter Mercedes-Benz simboliseer!

Text Dr Hans Heese, courtesy of Volksblad Images Supplied

Tussen die jare 1948 en 1950 is Die Unimog, met die oskop op die aan die Unimog oorgekoop en 600 Unimogs in Gö ppingen gebou neus, het spoedig in naburige beheer by die gebroeders Erhard en verkoop. lande soos Switserland ook 'n en Boehringer oorgeneem. reputasie ontwikkel as 'n voertuig Dit was 'n prestasie, as die kontant- wat berge kon klim en kon versit, Die montering van Unimogs is na arme bevolking net na die einde en die produksiefasiliteite moes Mercedes se vragmotor-fabriek by van die oorlog in ag geneem word. uitgebrei word.

Gaggenau verskuif en op 3 Junie 1951 is die eerste Unimog met die driepuntige ster aan 'n klië nt afgelewer.

“Gedurende 1947 het verdere ontwikkeling van die Unimog plaasgevind en is die nuwe Mercedes dieselenjin ingespan.”

Erhard en Boehringer het egter nie oor genoeg kapitaal beskik om hulle produksiekapasiteit uit te brei nie en was gewillig om hulle belang aan Mercedes-Benz oor te 'n Splinter-nuwe Mercedes-Benz dra.

179D se verkoopsprys in 1949 was 9,200 Mark (of omgereken, rofweg In Oktober 1950 het MercedesBenz die talle patente verbonde £690).

Die Unimog se verkoopprys, wat ook kragaftakkers voor en agter ingesluit het, was 13,800 Mark (ongeveer £1,035).

Dit was egter die tyd wat Ford, en later General Motors, hierdie soort voertuie aan die regering van die dag verskaf het.

(Ook die Swede het in hierdie tydperk hulle Volvo Laplander aan die owerheid aan die regering probeer verkwansel).

In 1968 het ek op Malawi toe 'n Die oskop het egter nog vir 'n jaar kleurskyfie van 'n paar soldate by of wat lank op die neus van die hulle splinternuwe Unimogs in Mosambiek geneem en dit vir Unimog gepronk. publikasie aan die redakteur van Op die Mercedes-Benz uitstalling die Mercedes-Benz tydskrif In aller by die Kaapse Van Riebeeckfees in Welt gestuur.

1952 was hierdie simbool van stoerheid nog prominent sigbaar Ek het egter 'n beleefde antwoord en het dit die driepuntige logo gekry dat hulle nie die militê re aanwending van die Unimog wou oorheers. propageer nie.

Stertjie: In 1959 het MercedesBenz in Suid-Afrika die Unimog Die politieke implikasies van as ‘n militê re voertuig aan die Portugese soldate op hulle Unimog destydse Suid-Afrikaanse Leë r in 'n voormalige Afrika-kolonie, in gedemonstreer in die hoop dat 'n tydskrif wat wê reldwyd gelees daar moontlik bestellings mag word, het eers baie later by my ingesink! volg.

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