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NEWS & NEW MODELS Back to the DeLorean
The DMC-12, that famous car from the "Back to the Future" movies of the 1980's may be making a comeback... DeLorean Motor from Texas U.S.A. owns a lot of the car’s original tooling and parts, and has been refurbishing old DeLoreans for years. Thanks to new laws, they can now start building replicas of the DMC-12 which was first produced in 1982 and made it to a total of about 9,000 cars.
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Bridgestone 4x4 Challenge After four qualifying and five elimination events, the finale of the 2015 Bridgestone Club Challenge was held at the Four Wheel Drive Club of South Africa's Base 4 near the Hennops River in November. With teams ranked by points earned on elimination events, starting order was reversed for the series decider, with top-ranked teams setting off last. The 30 finalists tackled an extremely demanding trail put together by route master, Sakkie Coetzee, and a new champion was crowned as Danie and son Daniel Tait took the laurels in their Suzuki SJ413 with a nearfaultless performance.
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Rosslyn builds X3
The BMW Group reaffirmed its long term commitment to South Africa by investing R6 billion at its Rosslyn Plant in Pretoria in coming years. This investment will enable Rosslyn to produce the next generation X3, which will be sold locally and exported. Production will replace the 3 Series Sedan, which will be allocated to other plants within the BMW production network.
Chevy helps the Toy Run The Chevrolet Ute Force once again lent their support to the annual Toy Run that was held at the Benoni Sports ground on Sunday 29 November last year. Each year a diverse group of bikers from across Gauteng meet at designated points in the North, South, East and West of the Province to collect as many toys, toiletries and stationary as possible for underprivileged children. Beneficiaries of these goodies are the children from various children's homes, community crèches, feeding schemes and other welfare organisations across the province in South Africa.
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Five stars for two KIAs
The all-new KIA Optima and Sportage have been awarded the maximum five-star crash safety rating by Euro NCAP in the latest safety testing. Both Optima and Sportage scored particularly high for adult protection, scoring 89% and 90% respectively, with their child occupant protection also rated well at 86% for younger Optima passengers and 83% for those in the Sportage.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Mitsubishi’s new direction
Mitsubishi Motors is charting a new course that will see the introduction of a more focused range of SUV and SUT models with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric and selfdriving technologies. The new direction follows worldwide research, which revealed Mitsubishi drivers' requests for dual purpose vehicles that have the quality, technology and that all-road prowess Mitsubishi is known for, but live comfortably in an urban jungle. The first results of this are the all-new Triton Sport and the next-generation Pajero Sport, which are expected in South Africa by the middle of 2016.
Opel’s Corsa is the Best
The exciting new Opel Corsa won the Award in the Best Budget Buy segment by South Africa's biggest newspaper, The Star. It surpassed five competitor vehicles to claim top spot. The Corsa was awarded for its impressive build quality as well as its more refined and roomy cabin for a B-segment hatchback vehicle, according to Independent Media's team of motoring journalists.
Toyota leads
60 years in the motor trade! “I’ve been going to the office for 60 years but I have never worked for a day in my life. I enjoyed every single day.” These are the words of Walter Martin (80), who retired after sixty years of selling General Motors vehicles on the West Rand at his family dealership, Tommy Martin. Martin loved his work so much that he often joked by telling staff he has a coffin at the office in case they needed to carry him out. Tommy Martin started as a service station in 1935 by the late Thomas Walter Martin.
In 1936 the garage turned into Tommy Martin's Motors and was awarded a General Motors franchise. Martin started at the family business in 1954 after leaving school. His first position was selling spare parts behind the counter before moving into vehicle sales under the then sales manager. After working at the company for five years Martin's father passed away in 1959. His mother, Gretha took over the business until Martin was called upon to steer the ship ten years later.
Toyota led the way in 2015 despite S.A. new vehicle sales recording yet another dip. In its 36th straight year as the market leader, Toyota (including Lexus and Hino) beat economic conditions to achieve 123,028 new-vehicle registrations. It's worth noting that since 2011, Toyota has successively increased market share and now holds a commanding 19,9% average market share. Toyota also finished the year on a high in December with 9,117 vehicles, placing it in pole position once again. Reflecting on the annual sales performance, Hilux with a total sales tally of 35,684 units for 2015 was yet again crowned as the nation's most popular vehicle.
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Heritage 90 Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history on February 29th as the last of the current Defenders left its Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles to see and drive some of the most important vehicles from its history. These included the first preproduction ‘Huey’ Series One Land Rover as well as the last vehicle off the production line, a Defender 90 Heritage Soft Top.
Peugeot wins the Dakar Rally 26 years after its previous success on the epic event, Peugeot has won the Dakar Rally for the fifth time. The two-wheel drive Peugeot 2008 DKR triumphed with its most illustrious crew on the event: Stéphane Peterhansel and Jean-Paul Cottret. • Peugeot won the Dakar on just its second participation in the South American event. • The Peugeot 2008 DKRs claimed nine stage wins out
of 12, including 7 one-twos and 2 one-two-threes. • Exactly 25 years since his first victory (on a motorbike), Stéphane Peterhansel sealed his 12th Dakar success. • Cyril Despres (with David Castera) and Sébastien Loeb (with Daniel Elena) were the big surprises of the Dakar. They finished 7th and 9th. • Three of the four PEUGEOT 2008 DKRs entered reached the finish.
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BF GOODRICH launches KO2 BFGoodrich® Tyres, the company that created the first all-terrain tyre in 1976, is about to launch its most advanced 4X4 tyre ever, with the new All-Terrain T/A® KO2 for off-road enthusiasts. As compared to the already formidable KO Tyres, the newly launched All-Terrain T/A® KO2, is up to 20% stronger in critical off-road performance, and it is more durable.
BFGoodrich® claims that the tyre lasts twice as long on gravel roads and 15% longer on tar. The All-Terrain T/A® KO2 also improves performance with about 10% greater traction in mud. Engineered from championship off-road racing technology, the new All-Terrain T/A® KO2 gives consumers the confidence to take on tough challenges for work or play.
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Three models in the Lexus range received updates to their standard specification, in order to provide greater comfort, convenience, style and performance. Lexus' enigmatic Sports SUV; the NX, receives a subtle boost to its comprehensive spec level with the addition of a wireless mobile phone charger for all three grades (E, EX and F Sport). The dynamic F Sport model gets Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) including Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). The RC Sports Coupe now plays host to the acclaimed 2litre turbo-charged engine recently introduced in the IS sedan range. Outstanding refinement, a broad torque spread and great efficiency are some of its hallmarks. The Multi-media system in the range-topping LS luxury sedan has also undergone an overhaul, with functionality, some ease-of-use and display improvements.
The hardy Patrol - now with added luxuries
NISSAN spruces up the Patrol Times have changed since Nissan launched its first Patrol – the 4W60 – over 64 years ago, but one thing has not: Nissan Patrol owners swear by their durable offroader. In response to the feedback from this loyal and growing market of Patrol owners, Nissan has now introduced a range of additional creature comforts for their allconquering Patrol Station Wagon 3.0 TD 4x4 GL, all without touching the goanywhere mechanicals that make this hardy overlander a favourite.
The most visible alteration is the revamped interior, which now features a full grain leather upholstery on all five seats. These specifications bring the GL-model closer to the range-topping 4.8 litre GRX version of the Patrol Station Wagon. The all-new entertainment system on both the Nissan Patrol 3.0TD GL and 4.8 GRX features a touch screen with full colour navigation, USB and Bluetooth integration, while the GL model now has a two-zone climate control system as standard.
Southern Africa is full of unrivalled natural splendour and landscapes. Inspiration can be found in each and every country and across all types of terrain. "It is for this reason that we embarked on an interactive campaign where we tempt some of South Africa's most loved personalities far out of their comfort zones, to bring audiences an exciting new series, packed with drama, some unexpected twists and plenty of laughs" says Mr Selvin Govender, Marketing Director of Mercedes-Benz Cars. Series One saw the superstar LIRA and comedian Loyiso Gola discover inspiration with the GLE Coupé in the untamed wild of KwaZuluNatal. Series Two saw the fashion designer Craig Jacobs and Metro FM presenter Lerato Kganyago drive off in a Mercedes-Benz GLC to the dunes of Namibia.
Updated M4 With success in 11 countries, GWM recently launched an updated GWM M4 1,5-litre compact SUV in the South African market. M4 has been available here since 2014, and has proven popular amongst young at heart customers who reside in the city, but also enjoy weekends away. Says Hans Greyling, GWM Sales: "Our customers know what they want from a car. The tighter economy has also forced customers to do their homework, shop around and get the most value for their hard-earned cash. The M4 provides exactly that - a good-looking drive that ticks the affordability, style and safety boxes, and opens up an adventurous lifestyle." Building on the extensive features already offered by the previous edition, the new GWM M4 now also features Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), reverse radar and a car locating function.
HONDA’s Type R has landed The most keenly anticipated hot hatch, Honda’s all-new Civic Type R, has arrived in Southern Africa. Billed as a 'race car for the road', this Type R delivers unrivalled performance and driving involvement. Graham Eagle, director of operations at Honda Motor Southern Africa says: "The all-new Honda Civic Type R is the most extreme and highest performing Type R ever built, and sets new standards in the fiercely
contested high-performance front-wheel drive hatchback segment. Boasting an all-new VTEC Turbo engine, advanced suspension and purposeful styling, the new Civic Type R sets new benchmarks for power delivery, handling dynamics and overall driving thrills," he added. NamWheels attended the recent South African media launch of the new Type R and will be publishing an in-depth report soon!
MERC’s updated A-Class The latest Mercedes-Benz AClass reconciles the aims of sporty performance as well as enhanced comfort: With DYNAMIC SELECT, the driver can change the best-seller's characteristics in a matter of seconds - all at the touch of a button.
Mercedes-Benz offers the AClass in two diesel and three petrol variants. The diesel models include A200d and A220d while the A200, A250 Sport and Mercedes-AMG 45 4MATIC (now with 280kW and up to 475Nm) make up the petrol models.
California T Handling Speciale Astra finalist
58 experienced journalists from 22 European countries will decide which vehicle is named European "Car of the Year” for 2016. The candidate list originally consisted of 35 new models released during the course of last year. Now the jury has cut the list to seven and these cars have qualified for the final of the "Car of the Year 2016". One of the cars in the top seven: The brand-new Opel Astra which has already won international awards such as SAFETYBEST 2015 and the 2015 Golden Steering Wheel in less than two months. The European Car of the Year award was founded in 1964. In recent years, Opel came out on top twice - with the Insignia model in 2009 and the Ampera in 2012. The winner of 2016 will be announced on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show on 29 February 2016.
The successful California T, Ferrari's front-engine V8 model with retractable hard top and 2+ configuration, is now available with the new Handling Speciale option. The HS option offers a series of specific calibrations and a set-up that lends an edge,
especially in the manettino's Sport mode. This incorporates damper settings as well as modified springs that make the car stiffer which results in even sportier feedback, aided by the new engine sound that increases as revs rise.
New warranty
Audi’s future
Hyundai Automotive S.A. has again set a benchmark with a warranty that lasts for 7 years or 200,000km. This confident new feature ensures greater resale value and more peace of mind for customers. The new, extended warranty covers an array of engine and transmission components of Hyundai passenger car and light commercial vehicle sold by Hyundai Automotive S.A. with entry from 1 Feb 2016.
Electrification, digitalization and piloted driving: Audi has made these future trends of the automotive industry the focus of its appearance at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). User-friendly operation is an Audi strength, and now the brand with the four rings is expanding its operating and its display concept (HMI, or human-machine interface) with new solutions.
VOLKSIE’s Ultimate Amarok Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ special edition Amarok Ultimate is the first bakkie in the local market with Bi-Xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights as a standard feature. The Amarok Ultimate is based on the top of the range derivative, 2.0 BiTDI 132kW 4Motion Highline with eightspeed Automatic gearbox. The Bi-Xenon headlights not only provide better lighting, together with the two twin chrome bars on the radiator grille, they greatly improve visual appearance as well. Additional exterior standard features include silver wing mirror covers, darkened rear lights with LED number plate illumination, polished 19inch 'Cantera' alloy wheels,
special 'Ultimate' lettering, a silver-coloured underbody guard, a styling bar as well as sill sidebars in chrome. Amarok Ultimate also comes standard with Park Distance Control with Rear Assist reversing camera, electric folding and heated wing mirrors, heated front seats in either Vienna or Alcantara leather, RCD 510 Radio/CD system with mobile phone preparation, rain sensor with intermittent wipers, auto dimming rear view mirror and special velour floor mats. The optional features offered with Volkswagen’s Amarok Ultimate are their RNS510 radio and navigation system with six loudspeakers and an electrical interface for external use.
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N$99 900 2011 Opel Corsa Utility 1.4
N$199 900 2010 Toyota Hilux 2.5 D4D SRX D/C 4x4
N$109 900 2006 BMW 320i [E90]
N$199 900 2011 Toyota Quantum 2.5 14 Seater
N$170 000 2012 Toyota Corolla 1.6 Advanced A/T
N$259 900 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 4.5 P P/U S/C
N$175 900 2013 Toyota Hilux 2.0 VVTI P/U S/C
N$279 900 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7 Laredo A/T
N$184 900 2012 Ford Focus 2.0 GDI Sport
N$289 900 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 3.6 V6 A/T
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Where did you go on holiday? Henties, Cape Town, Thailand or maybe your uncle’s plaas? At the risk of sounding terribly spoilt, I did so much traveling in 2015 that I spent my entire holiday at home. Either with my feet up, my nose in a book, hands on a game controller or floating in a cool blue swimming pool. Although none of this requires the use of an automobile, there are always errands to run and people to visit around the festive season. Like most motoring journalists I could’ve pulled my own car out of the garage, blown the dust and cobwebs off, and just used that to zip to any X-mas-y appointments. However. It appears that everyone at NamWheels was on their best behaviour last year because the Santas at General Motors gave us the use of a press car for the entire holiday period. How nice is that! And it wasn’t just any old banger, shortly before the school holidays
started they delivered a metallic green Corsa. To give it its full name, you’re now looking at an Opel Corsa 1.4T Sport in Mint Green. Depending on how the light falls on it, we agreed that the colour’s name should rather be changed to Caribbean Gift Shop Dolphin Statue Turquoise. Other paint hues are also available but I grew fond of this one for a few reasons. First and foremost, it’s distinctive and rare. Not only would we easily spot our funky little friend in an overcrowded parking lot, we also failed to see another Corsa in this colour. As the days rolled by and the new year was born, we also discovered that this colour reflects sunlight and hides dirt equally well. Before I get completely carried away and start writing love poems to its coating, let me touch on the car itself. Opel launched the “New Germans” in quick succession and
there’s no doubt that this Corsa, the Adam (trendy supermini) and the Mokka (compact SUV) deliver on their maker’s promises of style and sophistication. The sales charts will also back this up, as Opel uses new engines and innovative technology in all of these models. Although our test car had the lively 1.4-litre fourcylinder turbo-petrol you’ll also find in other GM products, Opel can also sell you a Corsa with a relatively new 1L three-cylinder turbo-petrol motor. Having spent quite some time with both engines in all three models, I can vouch for the fact that they don’t have to fear the competition in terms of power and efficiency. Time and time again this car’s comprehensive and cheeky trip computer would encourage me to change up early; and the resulting torque was impressive. Opel lays claim to 5.9L/100km average consumption and we averaged a decent 7.9L/100km on
three tank fillings (max 45L) used mostly for city driving. Head for the long road, slot in sixth gear and cruise carefully to achieve the manufacturer’s claim. We also measured 0-100km/h in just 9.16 seconds and 400m in 16.54. Other things I can report on are the excellent manual air-conditioning and an easy-to-use infotainment system with smart-phone app controls (including navigation). You also get front power windows and mirrors, zooty seat fabric, a 285L boot with 60/40 split folding rear seats, as well as a light and fluffy City Steering Mode. More luxuries include auto wipers, cruise control with speed limiter, leather-covered adjustable multifunction steering wheel, ambient lighting and auto-dimming rearview mirror. Safety arsenal contains stability control, hill start assist, ISOFIX points, six airbags, rear parking beepers and a reversing camera.
There’s even more standard stuff and an additional option package (with auto parking) available – visit your nearest Opel dealer for the complete low-down. Every driver agreed that the Corsa Sport quickly integrated itself into their lives because of its punchy engine, versatility and ease of use. To come up with some criticism I’ll have to nit-pick here… The fuel and temperature gauges are a series of light bars which can be misleading at times. The sporty wheels make for a harsh ride over bad roads and uhhhh, there’s no volume knob. Hashtag whatever, this is a great little car. I’m not just saying that because it was given to us as a holiday car. My wife liked it so much that she started looking at prices on the web (from N$268,000) and two neighbours came around for a lengthy demonstration. But most importantly, I got a big lump in my throat when they eventually came to collect our summer love.
MAKE Opel MODEL Corsa Sport ENGINE 1.4L i-4 Turbo-Petrol 110kW 220Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, FWD ABS, ESP, HSA PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 9.16 sec. 0-400m: 16.54 Max km/h: unknown CONSUMPTION 7.9L/100km avg. (5.9*) TANK / RANGE 45L / 570km (760*) BOOT SIZE 285L WARRANTY 5 years / 120,000km SERVICE PLAN 3 years / 60,000km TYRE SIZE 215/45R17 SPARE WHEEL No, Repair Kit PRICE N$268,000 (Jan. 2016) *Manufacturer claims. Corsa kindly provided by General Motors S.A.
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the NamWheels Welcome to a regular NamWheels' feature - our top 5 list of random, car-related items. Let us guess. You are the kind of person who can identify most cars by their sound. You own or have seen every release of Fast & Furious and every episode of Top Gear. You enjoy the smell of petrol and the whiff of freshly-burned rubber. Petrol attendants start dancing when they see you coming and the local tyre retailer knows you by your first name. You need a list of cars that’ll excite you. You need this NamWheels top5. Feel free to send us comments or feedback: info@namwheels.com
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Chevrolet Lumina UTE SSV
By far not the most powerful (or current) car here, the last Chevy Lumina we tested - a silver SSV bakkie with a six speed manual gearbox - certainly left a lasting impression. And some black stripes on the road.
With so much torque going to the featherlight rear end, burning rubber is child's play. What we didn't expect was wheel spin into second, third and fourth gear; and we have the video to prove it.
Renault Megane RS 265 Trophy / Cup
If passenger reactions are anything to go by, this 265 horsepower Renault deserves its place on this list. Unsuspecting co-drivers will shriek, yodel or giggle once full throttle is applied to the Megane's growling engine.
However. When even seasoned passengers start grabbing your leg because you've just torque-steered across two lanes, you know that you're driving a scary car. The RS / 265 models border on over-powered. Also try: Ford Focus ST or Opel Astra OPC
Jaguar XF-R
The beautiful Jaguar XF uses the company’s brutal 5-liter supercharged V8 to produce in excess of 500 horsepower - and mountains of torque from idle speeds. It’s also the smallest sedan in which you’ll find this vicious engine.
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Although the XF-R can behave itself nicely, that instant torque can give everyone the fright of their lives. The only thing that came close to this instant savagery was the old (supercharged) Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG. Also try: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG or E63 AMG
SMALLER STUFF Can't afford one of these crazyfast and crazy-money vehicles? Don't you despair, neither can we. If you’re looking for a spot of excitement on a budget, try these budget pocket rockets on for size: • Opel Corsa Sport (look left!) • Chevrolet Sonic RS • Suzuki Swift Sport • Renault Clio RS • Volkswagen Polo GTi (pg.10)
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Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Coupé
463kW. 630hp. 1,000Nm. Merc's flagship Biturbo V12 should be much higher up this list but it's incredibly refined and easy to drive. The real danger is when you unleash all that power for longer than you should...
0-100 takes less than five seconds but it's the big car's in-gear acceleration which is utterly scary and illegal. Nothing much will keep up with you on the highway... in supreme luxury and with a concert-grade soundtrack. Also try: S63 AMG or a nuclear explosion
Audi S1 Sportback
Surely we don’t need to remind you that excessive speed and power is extremely
After stuffing a very beefy engine into their smallest car, Audi had no more room for the safety net that is their Quattro AWD system. As a result, the S1 (3-door or Sportback) can get skittish under full throttle, much like the
Astra OPC, Focus RS, Megane RS, etc. What secured it the final spot on our list is that it most likes to wrestle you into a different lane at triple-digit speeds. That’s right, this thing torque-steers at 120km/h!
dangerous! Should you own or purchase one of these, please drive carefully and obey the rules of the road!
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N$ 135 000 2011 VW GOLF 2.0 T FSI GTI
N$ 289 900 2015 VW TOURAN 2.0 TDI T/LINE
N$ 299 900 2010 VW TOUAREG 4.2 V8
N$ 319 900 2011 AMAROK 2.0 BiTDI D/C 4x4
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N$ 350 000 2014 Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport
N$ 429 900 2014 Toyota Quantum 2.7 10-Seater
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N$ 135 000 2014 VW GOLF 7 R DSG
N$ 469 900 2010 VW KOMBI 2.0 TDI
N$ 299 900 2012 AMAROK 2.0 BiTDI S/C 4x4
N$ 289 900 2011 AMAROK 2.0 BiTDI D/C 4x4
N$ 340 000 2012 BMW 118i 5-DOOR
N$ 229 900 2014 Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCi XLS 4x4
N$ 299 900 2012 Nissan Juke 1.6 DIG-T Tekna
N$ 189 900 2011 VOLVO S60 T5 EXCEL
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N$ 169 900 2011 VW GOLF 6 R DSG
N$ 365 000 2013 VW TOUAREG 3.0 TDI V6
N$ 610 000 2011 AMAROK 2.0 TDI D/C 4x2
N$ 289 900 2015 AMAROK 2.0 BiTDI D/C 4x2
N$ 445 000 2010 BMW GT 535i
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Suzuki
H Suzuki has a new compact SUV with an old, trusted name. We attended its recent launch.
Cars can be so boring. White and silver boxes stuck in an endless march to work, seas of grey metal in a dark multi-story office car park with the odd yellow specimen parked under a tiny sign proclaiming “Reserved for Marketing”. Suzuki certainly recognized this with the launch of their brand-new Vitara. Although the Vitara isn’t the first car to offer refreshing looks and colours – it competes with the Nissan Juke, Opel Mokka, Renault Captur and the Citroën Cactus – the original Vitara from 1988 could claim that it was one of the first compact SUV’s - long before we all realized that we needed a compact SUV. Suzuki may not be at the cutting edge of innovation but they definitely know how to read and respond to their customer base. With the bulk buying power in southern Africa looking for wheels in the lower *cough* cheaper segments, Suzuki released no less than seven affordable new models in the last 18 months. Added to that, their footprint has grown to an impressive 42 dealers (including two in Namibia) and the happy crowd at Suzuki Auto South Africa report that there’s more growth on the way; despite tough market conditions. Our compact SUV market is certainly on an upwards swing, more so than its full SUV counterpart. So much for the reasons why this company decided to bring their new Vitara into our midst. Its original incarnation was sold locally from 1994 to 1998 and although they only shifted 1,103 units in that time, the occasional sighting proves how hardy and well-loved the first-generation model was. At this new Vitara’s recent launch, we were also assured that this car does not replace the bigger, slightly ageing but robust Grand Vitara. The newcomer is related to Suzuki’s SX4 (crossover) model but shows marked differences in size which include a 375L boot and 185mm of ground clearance.
Text Hanjo Stier Images Suzuki Auto South Africa
or six-speed auto shifter, delivered to either the front wheels or all four wheels (AllGrip), depending on the model chosen. Average consumption claim is a laudable 5.8L/100km and CO2 emissions around 140g/km. Choose between the GL, GL Plus and GLX specifications which all include seven airbags, 5-star crash test rating (new 2015 standard), ISOFIX anchors, child locks, ABS brakes with EBD, Brake Assist and ESP (stability control), daytime running lights, skid plates, alarm, immobilizer and remote central locking. Further standard equipment includes front power windows and mirrors, an adjustable multi-function steering wheel, trip computer, a CD / radio sound system with Bluetooth and USB / mp3, pollen filter, 60/40 split rear seats (up to 710L space) as well as multiple hooks, holders and hidey holes. Splash out on a GL Plus or GLX and you’ll even get toys like LED lights, panoramic sunroof, chrome and suede trim, cruise control, All Grip driving mode selector, keyless start, two extra loudspeakers (tweeters), hill hold and hill descent control, parking sensors, more storage solutions, extra interior lights and 12V sockets. Its best defence against boredom is an eightstrong colour palette of which five are twotone combinations that marketing types dream of. You can also make merry with the paint inside the new Vitara to liven up its functional cockpit. At the launch we found the seats, driving position and ride comfort to be exceptionally good. Performance isn’t on turbo rival standards but then neither is maintenance or longevity. I would describe its power as “adequate” while space and comfort were superb on our launch route; which included 80% dirt roads. I also noted that the new Vitara is fitted with Continental rubber and a temporary spare wheel.
Borrowing styling elements from its ancestor, Vitara has bonnet and fender bulges as well as other small details which give a nod to the original. Its modern proportions even hint at a luxury British SUV. The rear end is somewhat reminiscent of an SX4 and the drive train could be accused of the same…
Prices start at N$252,100 for the base model and you’ll pay 30 to 70 grand extra for fancier and automatic versions. AllGrip derivatives come in at N$309,600 or N$338,900 and all prices include a 4-year / 60,000km service plan. More importantly though, the Vitara undoubtedly retains its ancestor’s cheerful demeanour.
A 1.6L four cylinder petrol engine offers up to 86kW or 151Nm through a five-speed manual
And in the right colour combo, it’s certainly not boring.
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Duster
Audi Renault
LAUNCH REPORT
H Renault stof sy Duster behoorlik af!
Skaars twee jaar nadat Renault sy Duster in Suid-Afrika bekend gestel het en meer as 8,000 eenhede daarvan verkoop het, het die vervaardiger besluit om die suksesstorie verder momentum te gee met die verandering en verbetering van sy bestaande modelreeks. Met sy slagspreuk, “it’s time for tough,” gee die Duster ‘n duidelike boodskap aan sy mededingers en sinspeel dit seker ook daarop dat die Duster, te midde van ‘n stram tydperk in die mark, oor die laaste jaar sy aandeel in die B-segment vir veeldoelige nutsvoertuie met 3% vergroot het. Met sy benoeming as een van die 11 finaliste in die WesBank / S.A. Gilde vir Motorjoenaliste se kompetisie vir die Motor van die Jaar het die Duster gewys dat hy hom wel deeglik in die plaaslike mark gevestig het en dat dit maar slegs die begin van groter dinge is. Die eerste Duster modelle was aanvanklik op die Europese mark
Text Chris de Wit Images Nissan South Africa
gerig maar is ook so aangepas dat hy hom wel deeglik by die strawwer plaaslike toestande kon aanpas vir gebruik in die stad asook vir die buitelugentoesias. Die Duster reeks bly onveranderd met sy twee 4x2 petrolmodelle (Expression en Dynamique) en twee dieselmodelle met dieselfde name; wat in 4x2 en 4x4 modelle beskikbaar is. Kragvoorsiening by die petrolmodelle kom van ‘n 1.6 enjin wat 77kW lewer; by die dieselmodelle van 1.5 dCi enjins met ‘n 80kW kapasiteit. Net soos in die vorige modelle word daar van ‘n vyfgang handratkas by die petrolmodelle en ‘n sesgang eenheid by die twee dieselmodelle gebruik gemaak. Soos dit maar met statistieke gaan is daar nog altyd ruimte vir ‘n vraagteken hier en daar maar gedurende die toetsrit met die verbeterde Duster was dit baie duidelik dat die vervaardiger se statistieke min ruimte vir twyfel laat!
Die Duster se turbo skop vinnig in en top spoed oor die 160km/h word gou bereik. Die versnelling van 0-100km/h, wat as tussen 11,5 en ietsie oor die 12 sekondes aangegee word, kon egter nie met toetsing bevestig word nie. Maar vir die versnellingsvraat is daar mos altyd Renault se Clio Sport om op terug te val. Die nuwe Duster het veral op die grondpaaie beïndruk wat groot eise aan hierdie puik-waarde-virgeld nutsvoertuig gestel het en wat weereens die veeldoeligheid van die Duster onderstreep het. Van groot belang is egter dat die 1.5 dCi dieselenjins verbeterde brandstofverbruik van 4.8 liter per 100km het - teenoor die 5.5 liter per 100km van die vorige modelle. Verdere sleutelverbeteringe sluit nou ook in spoedkontrole as standaard kenmerk by al die modelle, ‘n 7-duim aanraakskerm (met navigasie) en opsionele leersitplekke by die Dynamique.
Ander ooglopende veranderinge in die nuwe model sluit ook in deftige materiaal vir die sitplekke en deurpanele, ‘n nuwe ontwerp vir die verkoelingsrooster, asook ewekleurige deurhandvatsels, dakstawe met “Duster” inskripsie en sensors vir truparkering. Hoewel die herontwerp van die Duster se verkoelings-rooster nie ingrypend verander is nie, is dit meer ‘n geval van ‘n kreatiewe kombinasie met die verbeterde hoofligte wat aan die vooraansig van die voertuig ‘n eenvoudiger dog tawwer voorkoms gee. Die breë skouers wat oor die wiele vou en so kenmerkend van die Duster is gee hom ‘n ekstra geen-nonsens-voorkoms. Die diamant-vormige Renault kenteken lyk amper uitdagend en dit pryk nou tussen twee chroompanele in plaas van drie; wat dit meer prominent maak. Produksie van die Duster is nou ook verskuif vanaf Indië na Pitesti
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Dit was goed vir die handelsmerk en ook vir Renault se kliënte in Suid-Afrika en buurlande, aldus Jeffrey Allison, Produkbestuurder van Renault S.A. Aktiewe en passiewe veiligheidskenmerke van die Duster-reeks bly hierdie nuwe model behoue en sluit in ABS en elektroniese stabiliteitsbeheer, voor- en kantlugsakke, hoogte-verstelling van die voorste veiligheids-gordels, driepunt agterste veiligheidsgordels en ‘n standaard-grootte spaarwiel.
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1.6 EXPRESSION 4x2 75kW petrol N$218,000 1.6 DYNAMIQUE 4x2 75kW petrol N$244,000 1.5 DCI DYNAMIQUE 4x2 80kW N$271,680 1.5 DCI DYNAMIQUE 4x4 80kW N$289,020 Soos met ander Renault modelle kom die Duster met ‘n 5-jaar of 150,000km waarborg asook ‘n 3jaar of 45,000km diensplan met diensintervalle elke 15,000km en ‘n 6-jaar waarborg teen roes.
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Die gunstige brandstofverbruik is beslis ook “fuel for thought” en daarby gaan enige mededingers sukkel om met die Duster modelle se pryse mee te ding - wat soos volg lyk:
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Laasgenoemde fabriek verskaf ook Renault modelle aan die Britse mark (ook regterhandstuur) en die feit dat die aanleg onderdele in voorraad hou het dit vir hierdie fabriek makliker gemaak om in ‘n baie korter tydsbestek die bogenoemde verbeteringe aan die nuwe Duster te bring.
Renault se Duster is ‘n moet om te oorweeg vir die familie wat dit vir gewone stadsvervoer wil gebruik maar ook naweke wil wegbreek na ‘n buitelug uitstappie.
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Renegade
Jeep
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SPEC SHEET MAKE Jeep MODEL Renegade Limited 1.4T ENGINE 1.4L i4 Turbo-Petrol 103kW 230Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, FWD ABS, EBA, ESP, HSA PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 10.59 sec. 0-400m: 17.37 sec. Max km/h: unknown CONSUMPTION 16.6km/L avg.* TANK / RANGE 48L / 795km* BOOT SIZE 351L / 1,297L MAINTENANCE PLAN 6 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 215/60R17 (opt. 18") SPARE WHEEL unknown PRICE N$385,000 (Jan. 2016) *Manufacturer claims. Vehicle provided by Jeep South Africa
Jeeps H have always been rough and rugged. We tested the softer, more fashionable Renegade.
Remember that nasty recession in 2009? Car makers certainly do; especially the big American trio of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.
That model is only available with a 2.4L fourcylinder petrol engine, while the others offer a choice of 1.6L petrol, 1.4L turbo-petrol or 1.6L turbo-diesel.
Despite budget cuts and government bailouts, the automotive ménage à trois could not save all their brands and saw the end of Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and others.
To make things even more confusing (let’s agree on “diverse”) you also get an all-wheeldrive 1.4T and no less than three gearboxes; depending on model.
The future of Opel / Vauxhall didn’t look too rosy at some stage and while Ford soldiered on (probably due to the popularity of their FSeries bakkies), the freshly divorced Chrysler Group quickly jumped into bed with Fiat to join forces and start some engineering sharies between Europe and America.
Our spinach-hued “Limited” 6-speed manual press car was propelled by the feisty (Fiat MultiJet) 1.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder with 103kW or up to 230Nm.
I mentioned all of this because it explains the heritage of our latest test car, the brand-new Jeep Renegade. The Jeep brand is part of this new Fiat / Chrysler marriage and the Renegade is their newest attempt at building two different cars using the same starting point. A Renegade is actually a Fiat 500X; or vice versa. Unlike early attempts at badge swapsies (like the Dodge Journey a.k.a. Fiat Freemont), the 500X and Renegade differ from each other inside and out. Both cars are built in Italy and, having driven them almost back-to-back, I couldn’t spot any major relation between them. Where the 500X is round and cheeky, this Renegade is square and bulky. In fact, I would go so far as to describe the Fiat as attractively modern while the Jeep looks alien and almost disproportionate. These looks are a strong point though, carving opinions in two neat halves of recoiling horror and inquisitive joy. Our test car’s Commando Green paint job didn’t do it any favours either, gathering nicknames like “Three-day-old Guacamole” and “Seventies Bathroom” on top of insults for its bizarre shape and soft-roader nature. “That’s not a real Jeep” was uttered many times, aimed at this model’s front-wheeldrive only architecture. Jeep South Africa currently sells three models – Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk – of which only the latter one features a proper fourwheel-drive system with low range and crawl ratio.
As can be expected, the little engine struggles below 1,500rpm or when asked to lug a full load uphill; other than that, it’s a marvel of engineering which lends this Renegade punchy performance and decent efficiency. Drive it nicely and Jeep claims you’ll get 16.6km/L – we averaged a commendable 14 over our week of mixed driving. Give Renegade the spurs and it whooshes past 100km/h in 10.9 seconds - our Hulk-coloured machine managed an impressive 10.6! The little Jeep is easy and smooth to pilot; most testers enjoyed the driving position as well as the cabin’s versatility and quality. Safety and luxury items are comprehensive but the Renegade offers even more… In order to set itself apart from the 500X (and frankly, any other compact SUV / Cross-over), the vehicle is peppered with Jeep emblems, caricatures, hidden maps and a collection of the Renegade’s main logo, X. Quite a few of these are hidden so patient hunters will find that this car has more exes than Taylor Swift. Yet again, our Pea Soup test car caught an equal amount of flak and praise for these adornments. Same for its price of N$385,000 although you will find cheaper and dearer versions either way. Throughout our test I grew increasingly fonder of the Renegade, and not just because I like freaky cars and freaky colours… There’s a good car hiding underneath that silly veneer, and while it’s no Wrangler or Cherokee, I think it’s exactly what Jeep needs right now. The belated matrimony between this crusty American pioneer of 4x4’s and the lively Italian fashionista has produced a bizarre but interesting offspring. Mazel tov!
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BMW
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Volkswagen
320d
SPRINT REVIEW
“...true mile-muncher...”
Polo GTi
“...the Polo GTi is one of the best.”
Some facts: The BMW 3Series has always been the sporting driver’s choice and I’ll get straight to it – it still is. While other car makers are trying to infuse dynamism into their machines, the boffins at BMW just keep filing away little-by-little at this winning recipe. In fact, this new model looks like they haven’t filed at all…
More information: Among the fresh additions is BMW’s cellular-based connectivity package. Next to live traffic updates, detailed maps and internet browsing you also receive a Concierge (butler) service. A call to this centre was met by miniscule VOIP delays and an extremely helpful gentleman with a European accent.
BMW South Africa claims average fuel use of four point something litres per 100, we got 7.2L/100km for a week of mixed driving. The four-way “Adaptive M” driving mode selection (N$14,000) makes a marked difference in the vehicle’s responses while handling (with the N$19,700 Sport Line option fitted here) was excellent.
Our only other complaint is pricing. You’ll need to start at N$483,000 and budget quite a bit more if you’re addicted to gadgets. As is usually the case with South African press demonstrators, this one was groaning under the load of almost every optional extra you care to mention. Its final price was close to that of a decent 5-Series.
Some facts: Volkswagen has refreshed its Polo range with more efficient engines and better technology, at the same time giving the hotheaded GTi a good seeing-to. Where once pounded a 1.4litre heart, the new Polo GTi now has a growling 1.8-litre with 141kW; available as a DSG or Manual.
More info: Most testers and GTi buyers (also of the Golf GTi) prefer the rapidity and convenience of VW’s DSG but yours truly believes that a hot hatch should be manual. Drop the clutch, burn rubber, short shift or hit the limiter – that’s what hot hatches are meant to do. And the Polo GTi is one of the best.
We didn’t: Its back-breaking ride. You have been warned. This is one of the hardest cars we’ve driven recently, not helped by the supportive but firm sports seats. Audio quality isn’t that impressive (mid/bass can get too heavy) while fast changes to second gear can sometimes find the reverse gate.
That’s right; you’re actually looking at the latest Dreier from München. Not a whole new model but the usual mid-life refresh each car range receives. Retaining its edgy good looks and efficient cockpit is great news for the resale values (either way of 2015) so BMW spent most of their time on efficiency and new technology.
We liked: Weighing down the nose of this accomplished sedan is BMW’s four-cylinder turbo-diesel, which means that this 320d has 400Nm and the bouncy 3-Series front end was slightly less so. This metallic blue press car’s 8speed automatic gearbox (an option of N$24,400) did well to smooth out the power delivery.
We didn’t: Like most ultramodern cars, surpassing the 320d’s grip levels takes some rather rough driving. In this application, it also required red-lining the diesel engine. Eww. Ride comfort is good (if you stay away from any lowprofile tyres) with sufficient space for four adults, five if the ones at the back all like each other.
Why you will want one: BMW’s 3-Series isn’t just good at dynamic driving, this little Diesel is a true milemuncher and the recent updates to the range bring it up to date with innovative tech. Your 320d won’t be unique on the road but it’ll give you years of sheer driving pleasure; and should be easy to sell, too.
The seven-speed DSG (dualclutch automatic) is every commuter’s friend, this sixspeed manual version is the enthusiast’s choice with an additional 70Nm over the DSG’s 250Nm. You may also choose the Sport suspension button to make the engine even growlier and, quite unbelievably, firm up the already solid ride.
We enjoyed: The response and power delivery of that lively turbo-petrol engine with snappy gear changes and direct steering combine with loads of grip and agile handling to make this a real hoot to drive. The optional LED headlights are highly recommended and the new infotainment system gives lots of vehicle and trip info.
Why you’ll want a Polo GTi: Exceptional versatility of a normal Polo with the speed and excitement of a Golf GTi. All styling details are subtle and tasteful and the build quality is top drawer stuff. Drive it nicely and it can be fuel-efficient, but honestly, is that what you bought a GTi for? I didn’t think so.
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Outback
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SPEC SHEET MAKE Subaru MODEL Outback 2.0D-S Premium ENGINE 2L flat-4 Turbo-Diesel 110kW 350Nm DRIVETRAIN Lineartronic (CVT), AWD ABS, EBA, ESC, LSD, HDC PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 9.9 sec.* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 198 CONSUMPTION 6.3km/L avg.* TANK / RANGE 60L / 950km* BOOT SIZE 512L / 1,801L MAINTENANCE PLAN 3 years / 60,000km TYRE SIZE 225/60R18 SPARE WHEEL Option, full or temp. PRICE N$560,000 (Jan. 2016)
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H Ons eie Kalahari-Ferrari!
Die eerste keer wat ek ‘n Subaru gesien het was dit nie een wat skielik uit Australie se agterveld hier beland het nie; dit was egter ‘n Angolese tweedeurmotor in Windhoek in die vroeë sewentigs. Hierdie Subaru het baie soos die eerste generasie van Toyota se Corolla gelyk - behalwe dat daar in duidelike letters geskryf was dat dit ‘n voorwielaangedrewe motor was. Boonop het hy ook bietjie aan die goedkoop kant gelyk. Tussen toé en noú is ‘n lang tyd en die motorprentjie het maar intussen radikaal verander. In die tagtigerjare het ek weer ‘n paar meer Subaru’s gesien; in Switserland. Hierdie keer was dit stasiewaens met die leters AWD prominent aangebring. Die Switsers het my vertel dat hierdie Japannese stasiewaens
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net die regte gereedskap was om ‘n smal, steil sneeubedekte bergpaadjie mee aan te pak.
dryfaste voor en agter en die lae swaartepunt as gevolg van die plat bokserenjin.
Dan was daar blou Subaru’s met goue wiele waarin spoedvrate hulle so verlustig het as hulle voor die TV na die WRC (World Rally Championship) lê en kyk het.
Hierdie deugde is in die nuutste Outback behoue gebly maar die bakvorm is nou in die jongste modestyl en draf die Japannees saam met die nuwe modelle uit Duitsland en Engeland op die modeplanke.
Hierdie storietjie gee die agtergrond vir die kennismaking met hierdie Subaru Outback met sy turbo-diesel enjin en sesgang outomatiese ratkas wat met ‘n palwisselstelsel (CVT) toegerus is. Met die bekendstelling van die Subaru-reeks in die negentigerjare was die ontwerp van die stasiewaens en motors effens aan die onopwindende kant; dit was nie die bakvorm wat van hom ‘n goeie verkoper gemaak het nie maar wel wat onder die enjin en die onderstel ingebou was; sy permanente vierwielaandrywing, die simmetriese
Op die oog-af is die Outback sag om na te kyk; daar’s niks oordrewe aan die moderne bakwerk wat kan aanstoot gee nie, sy lyne is baie glad en byderwets; en al die stilering is harmonies – tot by die silwer en swart afwerking van die allooiwiele. Vir die oningewydes, wat nie al die fyn detail ken nie: die bakwerk van die nuwe model is versterk en sy stuur meer direk. Daar’s nuwe skokbrekers en verandering in die vering wat hom meer soepel maak en die geluidvlakke laat sak.
Met die versterkte bakwerk is hy nou ook nóg veiliger as sy voorgangers as dit by ‘n botsing sou kom.
ontleen is; hy is veel eerder ‘n veilige motor om op sneeu en ys sy bestuurder en passasiers veilig by die huis te bring.
Verder is Outback se binneruim vir beide passasiers en bagasie nou groter en is die agterklap ook elektries beheer.
Tog is die grondvryheid beter as die ouer, klassieke Land Rover Defender met sy ewenaar wat eintlik baie laag bo die grond is.
Daar is ook meer luukses wat makliker is om met die oog te sien soos die leersitplekke, die trukamera om te sien wat agter die motor aangaan, sondak en klimaatbeheer vir die tikkie ekstra gemak in die somerweer wat voorlê.
Die Outback se onderkant is vry van hierdie bonkige voorwerpe wat hom in die moeilikheid kan laat beland.
En natuurlik al die tegnologie rondom die Harman Kardon radio en klankstelsel soos ses luidsprekers, stembeheer of mp3, wma, ipod, USB, Aux en Bluetooth konneksies. Die Outback is in die eerste plek nie ontwerp as ‘n hardebaard 4x4 nie, ondanks sy naam wat aan die Australiese Kalahari
Met sy CVT outomatiese ratkas, waarmee met ‘n kruipgang oor rotse gery kan word, moet mens hierdie Japannese voertuig nie onderskat. Die indruk wat die sterkste is, is die ekonomie en krag van die 2-liter turbo-diesel bokser wat 110kW uitskop en 350Nm teen ‘n skrale 1,600opm beskikbaar stel. Die vervaardiger se syfers vir brandstofverbruik van slegs 6,3
liter per 100km (= gemiddeld) lyk heeltemal haalbaar onder normale omstandighede. Al nadeel van hierdie model is die feit dat die dieselenjin wel hoorbaar is, al is dit meer buite as binne in die kajuit. Op die oop pad en om draaie voel die bestuurder heeltyd in beheer en is die rit gemaklik soos dié van ‘n Duitse luukse sedan. Volpunte hier. Wat gaan dit kos om hom in die motorhuis te sit? Vir N$560,000 gee hulle vir jou die sleutels plus ‘n versekering dat jy nie vir dienste hoef te betaal nie; vir 60,000km of drie jare. Die waarborg op die Outback is 3-jaar of 100,000km. Al wat nog ekstra sal kos is metaalverf-afwerking en die registrasiekostes...
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Auris XR
SPEC SHEET MAKE Toyota MODEL Auris XR ENGINE 1.6L i-4 Petrol 97kW 160Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, FWD ABS, EBA, EBD PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 9.32 sec. 0-400m: 16.74 sec. Max km/h: 200* CONSUMPTION 6.2L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 50L / 805km* BOOT SIZE 360L WARRANTY 5 years / 100,000km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 90,000km TYRE SIZE 205/55 R16 SPARE WHEEL Full-size Steel PRICE N$305,000 (Jan. 2016) *Manufacturer claims. Vehicle provided by Toyota South Africa
Toyota has given its Auris another chance at success...
If you wanted a small family hatchback a decade or two ago, you probably drove out of a Toyota showroom. Going right, presumably.
The subsequent RunX still garnered a bit of success but handed a losing batten to the Auris – or Corolla hatchback, as Europeans call it.
These days, if you’re craving a sensible car around 250 to 300 thousand, there are hordes of choices with the latest tech. But not many Toyotas…
Personally I wasn’t nuts about the Runks or Oros, yet my test drives of both revealed that they were slightly dull but highly practical automobiles. In other words, proper Toyotas.
The evergreen Corolla sedan – now in its 67th generation or something - is still marching into the record books but its successes leave me sceptical. How many people do you know who drive a modern Corolla? Reps, companies, rentals and other fleets – that’s where its strength lies. Things don’t even look half as good for its hatchback twin, the Auris. Roll back a few years and our roads were crawling with every imaginable Conquest and Tazz model.
Perhaps their pricing was too steep and they failed to keep pace with the more affordable and better looking rivals from Korea? Whatever the case may be, Toyota isn’t giving up the fight that easily. This was brutally evident from the press car they dropped off at my house the other day, coated in paint so vibrant that even yours truly was lost for words initially. Mostly, I couldn’t decide if it was poison yellow or radioactive green.
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Leather is standard on the XR, as is the new multimedia sound system with touchy screen. It’s got good audio quality, an easy user interface, cool blue colours to match its other controls, a reverse parking camera, loads of inputs but no volume knob – touch buttons and the steering wheel knoppies can help here.
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Oh, and the clutch clunks on the fire wall when fully depressed – although this wasn’t felt by all drivers. That typed, lots of praise was garnished on the Auris XR seat heaters, two 12V sockets, highly efficient climate control with its cool toggle switches, the autodimming rear view mirror and comprehensive trip computer between the main instruments.
My OCD is not a fan of current Toyota (and Lexus) dashboard designs but I will note that the bizarre shapes, angles, layers, 1982 LCD clock and the mix of materials certainly look funky and interesting.
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Complaints only arrived from tall occupants who bemoaned limited passenger knee room and (front) windscreen wiper coverage, as well as a strange driving position and the lack of steering wheel reach.
All testers agreed that the interior has also improved with better quality materials and (mostly) soft surfaces to touch.
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The few silver highlights, soft leather and white stitching help to accentuate various elements; lifting the cabin ambience.
Toyota calls this hue “Citrus Yellow” and most of us thought that it suits the Auris’ sharp and modern shape; there are also more conservative colours you may choose from.
As is customary for Toyota, the gearbox and all pedals are easy to operate.
Motorisation is also customary Toyota equipment with a 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder petrol giving up to 97kW or 160Nm for 0100km/h in ten seconds (we clocked just over nine) and a top speed of 200km/h. Claimed average CO2 per km is 145g and petrol consumption 6.2L/100km (claimed average) from the 50L tank - our lumolime specimen managed nine. Achieving six litres per hundred will take some doing and eat into the XR’s performance even more which is – by the modern (turbo) standards - not exactly exhilarating to start with. The lack of (rather costly) turbo plumbing is balanced by a revhappy nature and fairly instant, naturally-aspirated response. Other sensible hallmarks are 140mm of ground clearance, ABS brakes with emergency assistance, front and curtain
airbags (including knee-bag), 16" alloys with decent 205/55R rubber, a full size spare wheel and a 360L boot with one-touch 60/40 rear seat recline to give you a completely flat surface. The Toyota Auris XR’s asking price of N$305,000 includes a 3-year/100,000km warranty as well as five years or 90,000km worth of service plan. In this price bracket, the Auris XR is outgunned performancewise by turbo competitors but it offers good specs and various models; including a Hybrid. It’s also got the reputation and dealer count that comes with its badge, plus a sense of longevity thanks to that relatively simple engine. You could almost say that it’s a no-nonsense car but, and I’m delighted about this, a higherspec car with a colour like this actually looks quite cool.
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T6
Anatomie van ‘n supermotor - ons toets Volvo se S60 T6 FWD.
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Wat gee jy vir die man wat reeds alles het? ‘n Volvo S60 T6. Hoekom? Sy BMW 3-reeks en Audi A4 of Mercedes C-Klas is almal al gekaap. Die kanse dat sy Volvo gekaap gaan word, is heelwat minder. Maar die mindere kans beteken nie dat dit ‘n mindere motor is nie; inteendeel, die Sweed hang saam met die bestes uit wat sy kwaliteit, toerusting, verrigting en die prys betref. Saamgevat, waarde vir geld. My week met die wit Volvo S60 T6 was een waarin talle nuuskieriges nader gestaan het om te kom kyk; ja, ‘n Volvo sien jy nie om elke hoek en draai nie. En die manne wat kom kyk het juig maar almal vir die Duitse Bundesliga. Prysgewys is dit die duurste model in die reeks, behalwe vir die viertrek weergawe met sy 3-liter enjin.
T6 se hart is ‘n viersilinder 1,969cc enjin met turboaanjaging wat 225kW teen 5,750opm ontwikkel en ‘n vris 400Nm teen 2,100opm beskikbaar stel as daar nou versnel moet word of dalk ‘n swaar boot getrek word. Laasgenoemde beeld is in my kop want ek sien die tipiese eienaar as een wat ‘n groot vakansiehuis by die see het, of wie se dogter ‘n perderuiter is... en die perd iewers heen vervoer moet word. Natuurlik kan dit ook vir ‘n doodnormale eienaar wees wat kwaliteit op alle terreine hoog ag. Wat besonders opgeval het is die brandstofverbruik vir ‘n motor met sulke verrigting en dan boonop met ‘n 8-gang outomatiese ratkas toegerus is. Hierdie luukse wa kan met so min as 7L/100km oor die
weg kom maar is in staat om van 0-100km/h te versnel in minder as ses sekondes; as die nood hoog genoeg is. En die naald by 230km/h te laat draai. Maar in ons geliefde land met sy spoedperke is ‘n T6 meer as man genoeg. Wat belangrik is vir sulke vinnige waens is hoë spoed stabiliteit en hoe hy draaie hanteer. In beide gevalle kry hy volpunte, veral omdat al die elektroniese veiligheidstelsels aan boord is. Wat my by die eintlike punt bring: Sweedse deeglikheid en hulle konsep van veiligheid. Dit is juis dié eienskappe, wat begin het met Volvo se botstoetse en ontwikkeling van veiligheidsgordels in die vyftigerjare, wat hierdie vervaardiger baie populêr by die kieskeurige Duitsers gemaak het.
En in die dae van die Koue Oorlog was dit ook die keuse van die Oos-Duitsers en was ‘n lang Volvo Limousine die amptelike staatsmotor van die partyleier van die Rooies, Erich Honecker!
Nou op ‘n ander noot; met ‘n vorige Volvo, wat nou nie meer hier bemark word nie, het dit my opgeval dat van die voertuig se ruite uit drie lande gekom het; België, Italië en Swede.
So vir die man wat alles al gehad het, is die Volvo S60 T6 ‘n goeie keuse om aan sy individualiteit uiting te gee, al het die drie mededingers uit Duitsland effens van ‘n voordeel as dit by die inruilwaarde mag kom.
Nuuskierigheid het oorhand gekry en ‘n vinnige inspeksie het die volgende opgelewer:
Maar ook die manne wat die Duitse modelle bestuur verkoop maar hulle motors voordat die diensplan sy einde nader.
Van die ander dele onder die Volvo S60 se enjinkap kom uit Hongarye en Duitsland met nog ‘n onderdeel wat sê: “Made in the EU”. Dit kan natuurlik enigiets wees.
Terloops die Volvo het ‘n 5jaar of 100,000km diensplan en sal ongeveer N$575,000 uit jou sak jaag. As verrigting nie alles is nie, is daar die T3 wat teen (min of meer) N$378,000 dalk ‘n “winskoop” mag wees.
Die Bridgestone bande en voorruit is in Pole gemaak, die kant-ruite in Swede, en die agterruit in China.
Twee van die voorsieners van onderdele is ASIAN en Fuyao. Watter komponent ASIAN maak is nie bekend nie maar ek onthou dat Datsuns ASIAN vergassers gebruik het, tensy my gheue my parte speel.
Fuyao het ek ge-”google” en uitgevind dat dit ‘n massiewe maatskappy in China is wat motorglas vervaardig en oor die hele wêreld lewer. So as jy ‘n ou Mercedes uit die laat sewentigerjare besit is dit goed om te weet dat die plaaslike verteenwoordigers vir jou ‘n voorruit kan lewer, as jy ene nodig het. So leer mens elke dag nuwe dinge. Hierdie voorsiening van sy onderdele van dwars oor die wêreld maak van die Volvo S60 letterlik en figuurlik ‘n wêreldmotor. Ondanks sy nuwe Oosterse eienaarskap, bly Volvo tog Sweeds. Soos my goeie motorvriend Marnus gesê het; die Swede is eintlik soos die Duitsers... maar met ‘n mindere sin vir humor!
MAKE Volvo MODEL S60 T6 FWD ENGINE 2L i-4 Turbo-Petrol 225kW 400Nm DRIVETRAIN 8-speed Auto, FWD ABS, BAS, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 5.9* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 230* CONSUMPTION 6.4L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 68L/ 1,060km* BOOT SIZE 302L WARRANTY 5-year / 100,000km SERVICE PLAN 5-year / 100,000km TYRE SIZE Model dependent SPARE WHEEL 125/80R17 or repair kit PRICE N$575,000 (Jan. 2016) *Manufacturer claims. S60 graciously provided by Volvo Cars South Africa
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Tydrenmotors
H Dakar 2016 is nie die eerste keer dat Peugeot ‘n tydren gewen het...
Dit was die legendariese Peugeot 203 wat in die vyftigerjare aan hierdie vervaardiger die reputasie as ‘n kanniedood en baie geharde voertuig vir Afrika-omstandighede gevestig het.
Langs die pad het hulle die Algiersna-Kaapstad tydren mededingers raakgeloop... wat juis op daardie stadium in die teenoorgestelde rigting op pad was.
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Met hierdie stukkie reklame van net twee mans het Peugeot 203’s soos soetkoek in Oos-Afrika begin verkoop en ook spoedig die Britse produkte in die gewese Engelse kolonies begin seermaak.
Die 203-jaers het basies gedoen Hierdie reputasie was hoofsaaklik wat die Algiers-Kaap deelnemers Met instelling van die Coronation te danke aan twee Fransmanne, gedoen het want hulle het vanaf Safari in 1953 – die voorloper van die Oos-Afrika Safari – was Peugeot monsieurs Mercier en De Dortanze Algiers na Marseille gevlieg. klokslag met sy 203’s daar en het wat in 1951 met ‘n 203 stasiewa ‘n nuwe rekord geslaan het deur die Hulle gemiddelde snelheid van die sy reputasie as tydrenmotor van afstand van Kaapstad na Parys in Kaap na Algiers was egter ‘n goeie krag tot krag gegaan. gemiddelde van 40 km/h. 17 dae en 9 uur af te lê. 1954 het drie 203’s hul klas gewen Hierdie tog was onderneem juis Die enigste toerusting wat Mercier (Motors goedkoper as £750). toe die eerste Algiers-Kaap tydren en De Dortanze met die stasiewa plaagevind het, ‘n ultramarathon saamgery het, was ogiesdraad en Met die koms van die 403 in die waaraan Peugeot ongelukkig nie staalplate om hulle voertuig deur middel van die vyftigs het Peugeot die moerasse, modder en sand te dan ook 203 en 403 spanne vir die deelgeneem het nie. help; toerusting wat hulle dikwels Safari tydren ingeskryf, so ook vir die Algiers-Kaap marathon. Hulle het in die oggend van 26 moes benut. Desember 1950 om eenuur uit Kaapstad vertrek op die lang tog na Met hulle aankoms in Parys op 12 Laasgenoemde was die voorloper Parys, via die Franssprekende Wes- Januarie 1951 het hulle ‘n helde- van die Parys-Dakar tydren en het die Franse besonder goed gevaar. Afrikaanse kolonies en die Sahara. ontvangs geniet.
Die plaaslike Peugeot-agente het die suksesse van die 403 behoorlik benut en is die prestasie van die Peugeot tydrenners in die 1959 op ‘n dubbelblad van die Cape Times op 23 Februarie 1959 uitbasuin! Danksy die onrustige politieke toestand vanaf 1960 in Afrika het die beroemde Algiers-na-Kaap tydren doodgeloop en het Peugeot hoofsaaklik net aan die Oos-Afrika Safaritydrenne deelgeneem. Met die koms van die 404, wat in Februarie van 1961 in Suid-Afrika bekend gestel is, het Peugeot sy Oos-Afrika tydren suksesse verder uitgebrei en met die legendariese 404 (vergasser- en ook brandstofinspuitingmodelle) jaar-na-jaar skoonskip gemaak.
Blykbaar was voorwielaandrywing op dié stadium nie die gewensde aandrywingstelsel vir regte rowwe paaie nie.
die groot Peugeot entoesiasiste, die Laubser broers, het ‘n replika van hierdie motor gebou en word hy gereeld op skoue gesien!
Met die uitfaseer van die 404 het die nuwe 504-modelle tot die stryd toegetree en weereens suksesse ingeryg; dié keer nie deur gesoute Oos-Afrikaanse “amateur”-spanne nie maar direkte inskrywings uit Parys met volle fabrieksondersteuning.
Peugeot het vir ‘n hele aantal jare uit die wêreld se tydrenne onttrek maar nog steeds suksesvol aan die internasionale kampioenskap met sy Citroëns deelgeneem.
Dit was dus goeie nuus vir Peugeotentoesiaste wêreldwyd toe hulle ‘n jaar of so gelede weer tot die Dakar Intussen het die 205 tydrenmotor toegetree het, al is die tydren nou meer as net een sukses vir hierdie op ‘n ander kontinent! Franse vervaardiger in Europa en ook Wes-Afrikaanse tydrenne soos Nou is Peugeot al wéér aan die voorpunt met hulle sege in die die Bandama-Rally ingery. belangrikste van alle uithoutydOngelukkig het ons nooit hier in renne met die 2008 DKR – met Suider-Afrika die gewilde Peugeot agterwielaandrwing soos aan die beginjare! 205’s gesien nie.
‘62, ‘65 en '66 het 404’s skoonkskip gemaak en het ook die nuwe 204’s Die spesiale 504 Coupé was veral ‘n Ons by NamWheels wens van harte hul opwagting in die Safari gemaak. staatmaker in die Peugeot stal en geluk Peugeot!
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