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NEWS & NEW MODELS MITSUBISHI assists Wheel Well with safety

LEXUS sells millionth hybrid vehicle

KIA awards its top dealers

Mitsubishi Motors S.A. has reaffirmed its commitment to child safety by supporting Wheel Well, an organisation committed to children’s invehicle safety. "Safety is one of the biggest considerations when families shop for an SUV such as the ASX," according to Mr Braam Faul, the National Marketing Manager of Mitsubishi Motors South Africa. "Although we emphasise the benefits of our vehicles' safety features, more emphasis will be placed on child safety in the future." Research shows that less than 10% of children in S.A. are properly restrained.

KIA Motors of South Africa hosted its annual Dealer of the Year Awards recently at Montecasino, Johannesburg. KIA Motors East Rand once again retained their title as KIA’s Sales Dealer of the Year. Lexus has sold more than one Fleet Dealer of the Year went million hybrid vehicles since to KIA Motors Tygerberg and the first hybrid, a RX400h SUV, KIA Motors Hermanus took went on sale in 2005. home the overall Dealer of the The millionth vehicle, a new Year Award for 2015. NX300h was delivered to a The KIA Motors Windhoek customer in Milan, Italy, by Mr. dealer featured prominently Alain Uyttenhoven, head of with Marko Alves ending in Lexus Europe. third place for Sales Executive Lexus International President of the Year category, and J.F. Tokuo Fukuichi: “I'm pleased van Eeden also in third place 1 million customers put their in the Sales Manager of the Year category. faith into our hybrid line-up."

HYUNDAI Tucson is a best-seller

JAGUAR LAND ROVER New TATA Bolt won Dealers of the Year by deserving student

The new Tucson is the bestselling model in the Hyundai Automotive S.A. range, and tops sales in the competitive medium SUV segment since its launch in March. Returning to the name that helped Hyundai to establish itself as a leading brand in South Africa, the Tucson was launched with very positive media reports in March of this year.

The top performing dealers (2015) in the Jaguar Land Rover South Africa network were recently honoured at the company’s annual Dealer of the Year Awards. The Jaguar Dealer of the Year went to Centurion while N1 City was named Land Rover Dealer of the Year. Top-performing dealerships for 2015, in terms of outright sales, were Jaguar Bryanston and Land Rover Sandton – winning the Top Sales awards for their performances in the last year. Jaguar Land Rover Windhoek was named as Most Improved Dealer of 2015.

GRAND TOUR visits Namibia

Television personalities and long-time motoring celebs James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond were spotted in various places around the capital with some social media posts suggesting Casey Hornsby of Durban not Namibia as part of the first only won a brand-new Tata leg of their new show, called Bolt in the recent Win-a-Bolt “Grand Tour”. national promotion, but also Official statements from this got a contribution of R25,000 new motoring series point to towards her studies. Johannesburg as the start to Ms. Hornsby, a second year the new season. The three B-Com. student at Varsity TV hosts are no strangers to College in Westville, took the southern Africa after driving cash instead of a job with Tata across Botswana in three old Motors, as she first wants to cars a few years ago. They complete her studies before also filmed in South Africa on numerous occasions. starting to work...

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FIAT’s New 500

AUDI R8 is World Performance Car The Audi R8 Coupé has been named “World Performance Car 2016”. The World Car Awards took place at the New York Auto Show. With a total of four awards, the R8 is the most successful model in World Car Awards. The previous R8 had already won two World Performance Car awards (2008, 2010) and a World Car Design of the Year award (2008) in the prestigious competition.

The second generation of the high-performance sports car from Audi was able to win over the jury of 73 leading automotive journalists from around the world. This makes the R8 a winner on the road and the racetrack - it contains the know-how acquired from the brand’s many wins in motor racing. The new Audi R8 Coupé will be launched in South Africa in July this year.

Fiat 500: the 'great little car', of which nearly 3.8 million were sold, was born in 1957. Fifty years later, Fiat chose to capitalise on that heritage and launched the new 500; it was an immediate success. Eight years later, with over 1.5 million sold; the New 500 is preparing to take on new market challenges without forgetting its own deep roots. Featuring refreshed exterior and interior design, it has not grown in size but sports more technology, engine versions and customisation ideas: only in this way can the icon evolve.

VOLKSWAGEN’s New Tiguan

BMW celebrates its 100th birthday

The new Tiguan, which kicks off a new SUV offensive by VW, is due here in late 2016. It’s the first Volkswagen SUV to be based on the modular MQB platform, and sets new standards in design, comfort and functionality. This does not compromise its off-road abilities which include a rugged all-wheel drive system and premium class technology for use on and off the highway.

7 March 2016 marked 100 years that BMW AG entered into the commercial register. To mark this occasion, BMW Group hosted a centenary celebration at the company headquarters in Munich. Festivities included a recap of pioneering moments which forged the brand; the Vision Vehicle was also unveiled. This futuristic model acts as a tribute to the great spirit of innovation within BMW, and

New Tiguan received positive reviews from international media, including Germany’s largest motoring magazine “Auto Motor und Sport” who chose Tiguan as best SUV in its segment against direct competitors. “Auto Bild Allrad” crowned it as the “All-wheel Car of the Year”. It also won the “2016 Design Trophy” in the SUV category from Auto Zeitung.

was the first to be revealed - with MINI, Rolls Royce and Motorrad models during the Vision Vehicle World Tour. Another exciting chapter is the launch of the interactive BMW Museum app which allows users to get in depth info on exhibits. The museum will host "100 Masterpieces: BMW Group – hundred years of innovative strength and entrepreneurial courage”.

OPEL high-miler

Engines of the Year

Everest built in S.A.

With more than 500,000km on his ‘96 Opel Kadett, Gavin Wiseman says it’s not just a means of transport, as he affectionately refers to it as his "Opal" (old pal). Mr. Wiseman purchased the Opel in 1998 from Reeds N1 City with 44,000km and said that is has never missed a beat mechanically, despite the high mileage. Wiseman said he has his eye on the new Opel Astra that was launched in South Africa recently. See our Astra review in this issue...

The International Engine of the Year awards was started in 1999 and saw a panel of automotive journalists from around the world vote for the best combustions engines. Divided into 12 categories, the most recent results of this annual competition are as follows: • Sub 1-litre: Ford EcoBoost 999cc three-cylinder turbo • 1.0 to 1.4 litre: PSA Peugeot Citroë n 1.2L three-cylinder turbo • 1.4 to 1.8 litre: BMW B38 1.5L three-cylinder electricgasoline hybrid • 1.8 to 2.0 litre: MercedesAMG 2-litre turbo M133 • 2.0 to 2.5 litre: Audi 2.5L 20v five-cylinder turbo • 2.5 to 3.0 litre: Porsche 3.0L twin turbo • 3.0 to 4.0 litre: Ferrari 3.9L biturbo V8 F154 • Above 4.0 litre: Ferrari 6.3 L V12 F140 FC • Best new engine: Ferrari 3.9L biturbo V8 F154 • Best green engine: Tesla Motors full-electric power train • Best performance engine: Ferrari 3.9L biturbo V8 F154 • International engine of the year: Ferrari 3.9L biturbo V8 F154 Since 1999, BMW has won the most awards (66), with the Volkswagen AG group in second place at 35 awards and Fiat / Alfa / Ferrari in third at 16.

The Ford Motor Company is investing 2.5 billion Rand to expand operations in South Africa at its Silverton Plant in Pretoria, to produce the allnew Ford Everest, along with the new Ford Ranger that was launched last year. This investment will create about 1,200 new jobs at Ford South Africa and within the supplier network. Silverton joins AutoAlliance in Thailand, Chennai in India and JMC Xiaolan in China as production hubs for Everest.

Happiness! Mazda has made a million MX-5's

MAZDA produces one-millionth MX-5 Mazda’s MX-5 reached one million units on 22 April; the company began making the roadster at Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima in April 1989. “From the first generation to today's fourth-generation model, the reason we have been able to continue selling the MX-5 for all these years is the strong support of fans around the world," said the

Mazda M.C. Representative Director, President and CEO Masamichi Kogai. For many years the Mazda MX-5 has held the Guinness World Record for the bestselling open-top two-seater sports car. With the achievement of one million units of production, Mazda will now attempt to break its own record.

SOUTH AFRICAN Festival of Motoring The South African Festival of Motoring will take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit in Midrand (Gauteng, South Africa) from 31 August to 4 September 2016. Among the major companies confirmed as participants at the show are: BMW, Porsche, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz. S.A.'s largest automotive finance house, Wesbank, has already been confirmed as the headline sponsor.

SUZUKI has a new, compact workhorse! The brand-new Suzuki Super Carry compact bakkie made its world dé but recently – and Southern Africa is the first market outside of India to introduce the newcomer. The ultra-compact bakkie, with cab-over design and a large load deck, is aimed at business owners seeking a lightweight workhorse with low running costs.

Super Carry benefits from the brand’s enviable service reputation and reliability. Now in its 11th generation, Super Carry was launched in Japan back in 1961 under the Suzulight banner. Since then, it has become a popular and legendary small utility vehicle, not only in Japan, but also in a long list of export markets.

Holy smokes! Literally...

NISSAN GT-R drifts at 305km/h Nissan has set the Guinness World Records title for the fastest ever drift. The record was broken with a speed of 304.96 km/h and a 30° angle using a specially-tuned MY16 Nissan GT-R. The Japanese drift champion Masato Kawabata clinched top spot from former record holder Jakub Przygoń ski of Poland.

The record was set during a special event at the Fujairah International Airport, UAE. The record-breaking Nissan GT-R was developed with the support of Nismo specialists. It was tuned to 1,380hp and adapted so all the power went to the rear wheels. It was prepared by GReddy Trust and tested extensively at Japan’s Fuji Speedway.

TOYOTA leads the market in April

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class No.10 Mercedes-Benz is taking a big step into the future with the 10th-generation E-Class. The executive saloon delivers stylish highlights with distinct design and exclusive interiors. It introduces many technical innovations that enable safe, comfortable driving plus a completely new dimension in driver assistance. What is also exemplary: an

efficient new diesel engine, lightweight construction and optimum aero-dynamics. The sum total of all these innovations make the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class the most intelligent sedan in the executive class. NamWheels recently attended the launch of the new E-Class in Kwazulu-Natal and will feature a report soon!

Toyota was top performer in South Africa for the fourth consecutive month in 2016; the new Hilux and Fortuner helped the brand head off its nearest competitor. Toyota recorded 8,791 sales in April; a lead of 2,529 units over its nearest rival. The new Hilux already found 3,221 homes and the freshlyminted Fortuner achieved a segment-leading 846 sales - a figure it notched up in just 14 retail days.

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LAND ROVER

Defender Heritage

MAKE Land Rover MODEL Defender 110 Heritage ENGINE 2,198cc i4 Turbo-Diesel 90kW 360Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, 4WD ABS, HDC PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 15.8 sec.* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: Are you mad? CONSUMPTION 11.1L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 75L / 675km* BOOT SIZE 762 / 1,124L WARRANTY 3 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 235/85R16 SPARE WHEEL Full-size PRICE n/a (Sold out) *Manufacturer claims. Vehicles provided by Land Rover South Africa and one of our favourite Namibian uncles

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This review should be one of the easiest and shortest texts I have ever composed but the vehicle in question evokes such incredibly differing emotions (also from yours truly) that it threatens to bloat my report into novel proportions.

Just like a Defender, these cars are outdated or inferior products which should have been culled by their competition decades ago but they enjoy a clientele with unmatched passion for the brands.

This model also has split folding middle seats and two foldable seats in the cargo bay which can also be removed for extra stowage.

The spare wheel still obscures what little rear visibility there was, most I’ve also uttered this before - if you hinges are exposed, the hooter isn’t You see, I’ve been driving around in crave a Defender (or Alfa, for that where you expect it and the carpets Land Rover’s Defender 110 Heritage matter) nothing else will do until you look like the hardy variety. limited-edition model. satisfy that craving. Driving this Defender around town is As a motoring journalist I should tell Nobody has ever approached me to hard work. The gears are short, its you that the Defender’s production choose between a Cruiser, Patrol or clutch is heavy, those chunky tyres stopped late in 2015 because the old Defender. Same goes for Audi, BMW make an unholy racket, the turning Brit failed so many safety and bunny- and Alfa. They usually lean in and radius is awful and cornering is scary. hugger tests that Land Rover simply whisper “I’ve been thinking of buying had to pull the plug. a (or another) Defender.” Yes. You A female passengers bemoaned that Land Rover had still not fitted a definitely should. Its construction is also incredibly passenger vanity mirror but had to outdated and so backwards that one And it doesn’t really matter which back-paddle when asked why you should actually type “good riddance”. one they buy as the only big updates would need that in the Namib. This since the Defender’s birth in 1983 brings me to its intended purpose – However. Instead of ending my text have been a few engines and small the great outdoors. after a few sentences about this last- cosmetic changes. hurrah model, I confess that I’m Honestly, a Defender is drawn to dirt extremely fond of the Defender; and To most people, the “Series” models like a duck to water; despite its dodgy even owned one for a few years. That that went before also look similar insulation. I tackled a couple of means I’m one of those crazy people which is why, to the untrained eye, mountains for our photo shoots and who will put up with the apparent this 2015 version looks no different everything suddenly made sense. reliability issues because I like these to its 1947 grandpa. This is where it belongs and where it boxy brutes. wants to be. Now, to finally describe this Heritage Over the years I have also developed Edition, it is based on the last 2.2-litre It’s like a farmer who can’t get back to a love of Land Cruisers and G-wagons turbo-diesel “Puma” Defender One- the bush fast enough. Fancy gadgets – two positions on my wish list and ten and sports many nostalgic nods. and glamorous people freak him out, perfect examples of what would Chief among these are its Grasmere he just wants his dog, pipe and dirty happen if someone else built the green flat paint, heavy-duty steel veldskoene. Defender. So what made me buy a wheels, old-style logos and plaques, Landy and take its fabled nonsense? two-tone seats and HUE166 badges – My wanderlust wife agrees -recalling the registration of “Huey”, the oldest how we used to give our Defender Well, I have typed this before and Landy alive. mud baths to make it look prettier; happily dispense it at the countless until the hooter and wipers failed. braais where Landy-bashing slots in The two comfortable front seats are between wannabe rugby refereeing separated by a central cubby box To prevent this text from growing and Toyota adoration. Yes, they are with two cup holders and an optional even more, I’ll start summing up. quite moody but in the six years I subwoofer. This takes orders from owned a Defender, it left me stranded the CD / radio / mp3 head unit in the The Land Rover Defender is outdated once. In the same period, my German “modern” dashboard with A/C and and stubborn. If you do not like them, sedan broke down twice. vent controls, a few buttons, grab puh-lease don’t buy one and keep handles, simple instruments and a telling the same lame jokes. If you’re There is a small degree of truth to massive steering wheel with the only lusting after one, prepare to meet the those insufferable jokes about bus airbag in this vehicle. biggest toy you’ve ever owned; that schedules, heated rear windscreens gives you a work-out while driving. and free dogs but the hard reality is Shock and horror though, the manual that while Defenders usually have air vents left a few years ago. Other I suggest moving quickly to score one niggles (like moody electrics) they comparative observations to my old of these last models, despite their very seldom break down completely. Defender include the same stubborn N$730,000 price tag. A relative of And if you are handy with a toolbox, it gear and transfer levers, invasive mine (who has a severe Land Rover won’t act up for very long. park brake lever position and rear addiction) bought two of them. passenger visibility. Why? Because this legendary English “Why did you buy such an unreliable car?” was the favoured response to Newer Defender toys include two grouch is now gone and, like every which I answer “Harley Davidson” or (front) power windows, ABS brakes, Defender owner before him, he could “Alfa-Romeo”. traction control and central locking. not live with the craving.

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Mahindra? Ah, yes, it’s that Indian over-hauled ladder-frame chassis company building sturdy pickup for the Scorpio. trucks, hardy sport utilities and kind-of outmoded 4x4 types, right? We also witnessed how the new KUV100 and the XUV500 are built Right. But not for much longer, as at the world-class Chakan plant in the Indian giant (currently the Kurali near Pune, and we also third largest manufacturer in India experienced its 4x4 development by sales volume) is readying itself track in Igatpur. for a model onslaught – locally, as Dr Goenka also added that new well as internationally. model offerings such as the new The offensive includes a bouquet of KUV100, TUV300 and NuvoSport advanced derivatives, including the contributed strongly to Mahindra’s insanely competitive small hatch growth of 6% in the Indian market and SUV market. in the current financial year to date. Other innovations include the introduction of the carmaker’s first in-house developed petrol engine, and a new, advanced automatic gearbox – all aimed at expanding the manufacturer’s footprint and to widen its appeal in other markets. This reintroduction of Mahindra has been highlighted by the recent launch of its minute REVA e20 electric car in Britain, as well as the unveiling of its NuvoSport SUV (actually just a revamped Quanto) in its home market. South Africa’s importance cannot be underestimated. Mahindra has officially been in South Africa for 12 years (although some of its jeeptype products are running around here, imported by an independent distributor since about 1996) and Mahindra currently retails some 4,000 vehicles annually.

Text Ferdi de Vos Images Mahindra South Africa

Producing a healthy maximum of 61kW at 5,500rpm and 115Nm of torque around 3,600rpm, the small “mFalcon” G80 1.2-litre threecylinder turbo engine compares well with competitor offerings. But its performance, while quite lively and willing, is bested by its diesel-powered “mFalcon” D75 1.2litre three-cylinder stablemate.

This vehicle’s build quality and cabin appointments, like those in its KUV100 counterpart, are of surprisingly good quality, and for a tall vehicle its handling is certainly While 57.4kW at 3,750rpm doesn’t acceptable. sound like much, its 190Nm from 1,750rpm makes it the unit of While its smallish engine pulls well choice to propel the hefty KUV100 at low revolutions, it soon becomes through hectic Indian traffic.

The range in South Africa will be boosted with the introduction of the KUV100, followed by TUV300, as well as updates for XUV500 and Scorpio, and a relaunch of the Thar.

Locally the hatchback/SUV will be available with three trim levels, dual airbags, ABS, EBD as standard from the entry-level K4+ upwards.

The “100" and “300" is pronounced “double oh” in India (as in the sixteen-double-oh-sport; for those who still remember the Escort of old…), ostensibly like the “o” and “oo” in Mahindra’s naming protocol (Bolero, Scorpio, Genio, etc.) except for the Thar and NuvoSport…

The neat layout of its instrument panel and simple, striking design of the centre console was particularly noticeable in the top model K8, and more impressive, when compared to the earlier Mahindra’s, was the quality of the interior trim and materials.

The KUV100 (it purportedly stands for Kool Utility Vehicle) represents an interesting concept in the small hatch / mini-SUV market.

Its high roofline invoked a sense of spaciousness and its 243L luggage capacity, expandable to a generous 473L with the rear seat folded down, was more than ample.

Compliant with Indian regulations for small vehicles (it has to be less than 4 metres long and have a sub1.5-litre engine) the KUV stands taller than its competitors, and is thus roomier.

The TUV300, like the new KUV100, is available in T4+, T6+ or T8 trim levels, and will initially have the five-speed manual transmission, but an automatic derivative could follow later.

breathless, and it may well struggle SUV’s appeal when it arrives here to keep the quite heavy SUV (with a in September. weight of 2,225kg) up to highway While the Thar was discontinued speeds in local conditions. from the local line-up a couple of During our visit we also sampled years ago, Mahindra now plans to the new XUV500 auto, as well as the reintroduce the rugged 4x4 to the facelifted Scorpio, now with new local market later this year. front end, grille and revised ladderframe chassis which somewhat Based on the Jeep CJ9 the latest Thar features revised interior trim improves ride quality. (including air-conditioning) and a However, the six-speed Aisin auto new rear diff-lock, and proved itself transmission in the XUV is really a very capable off-roader in our good; seamless and quick, and tests at Mahindra’s Igatpur 4x4should add to the medium-sized track.

The extra foldable seat up front (in essence making it a 6-seater) was in the way when you wanted to change gears, but luckily this isn’t specified for SA.

According to the executive director of Mahindra & Mahindra, Dr Pawan According to market research done The interesting Indian newcomer Goenka, this gives them a 1% share by Mahindra this is exactly what competes against the likes of the buyers want; a hatch with the looks Maruti-Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai of the local passenger car market. and space of a small SUV – hence Grand i10, Renault Kwid and Ford “This is not where we want to be,” the KUV’s unusual design lines. Figo in India, while locally it will be he said. “With our renewed line-up aimed at the Renault Captur, Suzuki and new model offerings we hope The result is somewhat ambiguous, Swift and Toyota Etios. to increase our share to about 3%.” though; its aggressive grille and nose giving it significant road The design of the bigger sevenHe indicated that local assembly presence, but its tall greenhouse seater TUV300 was, according to could be on the cards in the longer making it appear unbalanced – Mahindra, inspired by a battle tank. term if sales increased markedly – further emphasised by its small In contrast to the KUV100 its lines are very angular. underlining the significance of our wheels and tyres. market to Mahindra. If its looks will be accepted locally, In real life the tall vehicle is much It was also evident during a visit to remains to be seen, but the KUV is a bigger than expected – with 384L of the manufacturer’s state of the art pioneer in a new sub-segment, as luggage space that can be expanded facilities in India, as we were the shown by upcoming competitor to 720L by folding away the small first overseas journalists to sample models such as Datsun’s Redi-GO inward-facing rear seats. the new KUV100 hatch/SUV and and the Fiat Mobi. In India it is available with a 59kW high-power version of the TUV300. The new KUV100 is also the first or 61.5kW derivative of the 1.5Our tour in India included a visit to Mahindra with a petrol engine litre “mHawk” turbodiesel, but the the research and development developed in-house, and only the SA model will be powered by the centre in Chengalpattu close to second (besides XUV500) with uni- new, more powerful 75kW version, with 230Nm of torque. Chennai, where we were shown the body construction.

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SPEC SHEET MAKE Opel MODEL Astra 1.4T Sport ENGINE 1,399cc i-4 Turbo-Petrol 110kW 230Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, FWD ABS, EBD, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 8.5* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 215* CONSUMPTION 5.1L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 48L / 940km* BOOT SIZE 370 / 1,210L WARRANTY 5 years / 120,000km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 90,000km TYRE SIZE 225/40R18 SPARE WHEEL Space saver PRICE N$359,500 (June 2016) *Manufacturer claims. Astra generously provided by General Motors S.A.

H Every car maker talks of an important new model - we think this new Opel is one.

Every other month, a car manufacturer announces that they’re launching the most important model ever.

This top-of-the-line model has sufficient design details and wheel diameters to lure a modern buyer. Same goes for its curvy and interesting Considering the manpower dashboard; which is loaded and investment it takes to with technology. put a new car on its wheels, I certainly won’t argue with Some of the gadgets on this that but find the phrase to 1.4T Sport model include be slightly overused – with automatic climate control, very few exceptions. Like self-parking system, Intellithe new Opel Astra. link infotainment system with navigation, blind spot This really is an important and traffic sign assistant, model, especially in our rear-view camera, adaptive market where the Astra is cruise control with lane pretty much near the top of assist and collision alert, an Opel dealer’s price list. front sports seats with heating, remote central From a global perspective, locking and keyless start. this C-segment hatchback needs to be good enough for These goodies give it fire a proper eye-to-eye contest power to counter any rival with everyone’s perennial specifications and it’s my favourite, the VW Golf. humble opinion that the quality and finish of the new To see if it can match (or Astra is darn close to VW better) the Volksie, I spent a standards. few days zipping about in a brand-new Astra press car; You’ll find differences if you also taking this grey Opel look long and hard enough on an extended road trip for but even the hard plastics further evaluation. inside our press car were superbly made and fitted. Not only did my journey cover the famous Route 62 Driving a new Astra reveals into the Karoo, it also ended even more ammunition for up at the house of an old a hatchback brawl. petrol-head mate of mine. Steering, suspension and His qualifications are most pedal feedback is smooth; satisfactory as he is about the car feels light yet stable to buy his 39th consecutive on its tyres. The 18-inch car; and two of the 38 were wheels fitted here provided Astras. heaps of grip and, together with comfortable seats, a Not long after our arrival, commendably supple ride. his automotive majesty was behind the wheel of said One niggle I had was with press car to give his expert this car’s 1.4L Turbo-petrol opinion. In short, most of four-cylinder engine which his comments were fair and claims maximum outputs of positive. 110kW or 230Nm.

Still, that’s slightly less than the people’s car maker from Wolfsburg will ask for their equivalent hatchback which certainly makes the Astra a tempting alternative in my eyes.

Roping in our resident lady journalist and a teenage car nut, we quickly agreed that Opel’s new Astra is quite a looker; it cuts a modern and appealing shape.

Not better, nor any worse but definitely newer and more interesting. But don’t take my word for it; there should be one waiting at your nearest dealer.

Especially at higher speeds, I found that I had to change down too often, sometimes two or three gears, because the motor lacked torque. I hasten to add that this car

only had 2,500km on the clock and was probably still waking up. Another noteworthy item was the Astra’s automatic start/stop system. Usually, these tend to awaken when you depress the clutch but here it only wakes up when you release the brake; like an automatic. Yet again it’s not a concern and never presented realworld issues; it just takes some getting used to. One thing I could certainly get used to was the Astra’s frugal consumption. Opel’s optimistic average claim is 5.1L/100km but we got an admirable 6.5 on the open road and seven to eight in town. Filling the Astra’s 48L tank (at a current cost of about 600 bucks) translates into a range between 600 and 700km. Like most of its rivals, Opel offers various engines and trim levels for the Astra. Every model has decent specifications and thus, not many options left to tick. There’s also an automatic 1.4 turbo. Prices range from about N$260,000 to N$411,000 with this 1.4 Sport nudging the upper end of that scale.

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Hilux

TOYOTA

SPEC SHEET

2.8 GD6 D/C Raider 4x4

*Manufacturer claims. Hilux happily provided by Toyota South Africa

H Ontspan in die Klein Karoo met ‘n nuwe Toyota Hilux!

Met die bekendstelling van die nuwe Toyota Hilux ‘n tydjie gelede het ons die subtitel “Die taai stryd wat kom...” gebruik.

Alles lekker asof ons in ‘n luukse Duitse motor ry. Na Oudtshoorn was dit ‘n reis terug in die verlede en het ons die ou sementpad, wat by Calitzdorp se warmbron Die stryd waarna verwys verbygaan, aangedurf. was, het te doen gehad met Ford se Ranger bakkie wat Dit het my laat terugdink daarin geslaag het om die aan skooldae op Uniondale Hilux se verkope ‘n paar toe alles nog grondpaaie keer die loef af te steek. was en die sementpad by Oudtshoorn die eerste stuk Soos almal weet, het die pad was waar jy nie gedurig Hilux in die eerste maand al in stofwolke verstik het nie. die bordjies verhang. Dié wat nie sementpaaie Hierdie keer het ons die ken nie, kan gerus ‘n slag kans gehad om die nuwe daar ‘n draai gaan ry. bakkie in die praktyk te beproef; ‘n bekendstelling As daar nou een ding is wat vir die pers bly maar ‘n ‘n motor se suspensie toets, is dit sementpaaie met hulle kunsmatige besigheid. lasplekke wat aan 'outydse Oor die tegniese aspekte, treinritte herinner... waar voorkoms en ander fyner daar elke sekonde so ‘n tikveranderinge het ons reeds tik geluid van onder af kom. geskryf; ook die indrukke op verskillende terrein – Met wederhelfte se rug wat wat die Hilux met vlieë nde soms probleme gee, was ons huiwerig om hierdie vaandels geslaag het. pad te ry. Dis egter ‘n ander ervaring as ‘n mens vir ‘n paar dae Maar die hunkering na die jou eie koers kies en onder verlede was toe sterker as “normale” omstandighede praktiese redes en haar rug het die tik-tik sonder enige met ‘n toetsvoertuig ry. probleme verduur. Die Klein Karoo was nog altyd een van ons geliefde En dit was die finale toets bestemmings om weg te om die Hilux se vering die groen lig te gee, ondanks kom vir ‘n naweek. motor-joernaliste wat stry ‘n Soektog en bespreking op of die Toyota die mas teen die Internet het ons by ‘n sy opponente gaan uitkom. gasteplaas in Calitzdorp se wê reld gebring; ‘n huis bo- Die veranderinge aan die op ‘n heuwel met ‘n uitsig op agterste veerstelsel van die die Karoo aan die een kant Toyota bakkie het dus die en die vrugteboorde en belangrike toets geslaag. wingerde aan die ander kant. En vir ‘n pensionaris Die nuwe koppelaarstelsel het ook sy meriete getoon bekostigbaar. en daai dae van “double Dit was van die Kaap af clutch” is nou vir altyd iets teerpad al die pad op die van die verlede. bekende Roete 62 met talle stoppe by die padstalletjies Van praktiese nut is ook die en natuurlik een van die nuwe grootskerm wat ‘n koffieplekke op Barrydale. nuttige trukamera besit;

MAKE Toyota MODEL Hilux 2.8 GD6 Double-Cab Raider 4x4 ENGINE 2,755cc i-4 Turbo-Diesel POWER 130kW 420Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, 4x4 Rear diff lock, ABS, ESC PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 11.2* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 180* CONSUMPTION 7.6L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 80L / 1,050km* BOOT SIZE What boot? WARRANTY 3 years / 100,000km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 90,000km TYRE SIZE 265/65R17 SPARE WHEEL Full size PRICE N$529,645 (June 2016)

met ‘n groot voertuig soos die Hilux is hierdie item van besondere waarde. ‘n Hele paar jaar gelede het ek en vriend Frans met ‘n 3L Hilux by die Kongorivier gaan draai. Op die reis het die Hilux se ekonomie verstom met ‘n syfer wat nooit meer as 10L / 100km was nie. Ook hierdie keer het die 2,8 enjin, wat teoreties harder moet werk, ons dieselfde gunstige verbruik gelewer. En soos almal weet gaan die prys van diesel net op en op; die verbruiksyfers raak nou amper so belangrik soos ‘n voertuig se aankoopprys. Die nuwe sesgang-ratkas help baie om die enjintoere laag te hou en brandstofverbruik te verbeter. Ongelukkig is daar nie van die gebaande weë afgewyk nie en kon ons nie al die 4x4 nuwighede toets nie; dié moet wag tot ‘n volgende geleentheid in die Kalahari, Sederberge of Namib! Lus vir daai kommervrye vakansie op gruis, teer en sement – al het jy of een van jou passasiers miskien ‘n rugprobleem? Die Hilux bly ‘n staatmaker! Vir gemoedsrus is dit goed om te weet dat die nuwe Hilux-modelle ‘n voertuig is waar “alles altyd reg loop” en deur ’n diensplan vir vyf jaar of tot 90,000 kilometer gedek word. Al loop die Karoo treine nie meer tussen Calitzdorp en Oudtshoorn nie sal hierdie Hilux dit nog vir ‘n geslag of wat kan doen!

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LAUNCH REPORT

smart

fortwo & forfour

H City Slickers don’t come more innovative, efficient or funky than these...

It appears that the car industry is in rude health because every week we witness the launch of a new model. Usually another crossover, designed to plug a gap nobody had thought of yet. Thank Goodness there are still vehicles that don’t try to be everything to everyone – like the new smarts. Our bulging egos and rapidly reducing attention spans have given birth to vehicles that try to blend every imaginable scenario into a four-wheeled shape but – caution, spoiler alert – the end results tend to be compromised in all the wondrous ways we want them to work. Not so with a smart, especially the tiny fortwo city car. The manufacturer published a very poignant commercial a few years ago which pokes fun at our crazy love for city 4x4’s. It sees a fortwo failing miserably at offroading and a large SUV crawl past a tiny city parking bay – which the fortwo city slicker then takes. Like, LOL. The fortwo first saw light of day back in 1998, its “smart” name apparently harking back to the cooperation between Swatch and Mercedes-Benz: “Swatch Mercedes ART”. With just two seats and less than three meters in length, this truly is the perfect city car. So perfect, in fact, that it has found over 1.5 million owners. Powered by 600 or 700cc turbopetrol three-cylinder engines, it was replaced by generation two in 2007. This was sold until recently with a comparatively enormous 1-litre engine and additional luxuries on some models.

In some crowded European and American cities with their lack of space and parking, these wee cars are offered in the “car2go” public rental schemes; which What it needs is funky style, are also being considered for incredible personalization and large cities in South Africa. lots of practicality – which this More highlights of the updated new one certainly has. smart range include nifty seats, Smart will sell you four different LED daytime lights, tight turning equipment lines, all with a radii, short overhangs, ESP with 52kW 1-litre petrol engine, and crosswind assistant and fresh customers are encouraged to go telematics (read: media and bananas with the diverse paint navigation). and dé cor palette. Forfour’s rear doors open up to Should you ever get tired of your 85° and it sports a two-piece choice, the nearest authorised tailgate for easy loading. We Mercedes dealer (who sells and also found trendy textures and services smarts) can help you fit modern cabins inside the highsome body panels of a different strength “tridion” safety cell. colour. Brilliant. This extremely rigid passenger At the local launch of the new protection cage is probably one model, Mercedes-Benz S.A. also of smart’s biggest stumbling introduced the bigger forfour – blocks in this neck of the woods. which finally resembles the Especially the petite fortwo is fortwo in shape and tech while often knocked down in disgust: catering for city dwellers that “Nee jong, I wouldn’t want to be need rear doors or more luggage in that when a truck hits you!” space. Well, if you drive anything older Sales predictions actually put than ten years – especially a the four-door model ahead of bakkie or SUV – you’d be wrong. the two-door by nine to one. Sporting five stars in the strict That may happen because of the EuroNCAP crash-test rating, a four-door’s attractive pricing; smart is one of the safest places which is just a few thousand to be. And if a truck decides to play chicken with you, even a dollars above the smaller car. 4x4, big bakkie or Mercedes SIt’s also a ground-up redesign Class won’t be much help. and, bar for inner-city antics, it feels more composed and And just to show what a smart refined than the little smart. The can withstand, they smacked longer wheelbase adds more one into exactly that – an S-Class. high-speed stability, comfort and reduced noise (engine) The result is impressive. levels. To wrap up, the new models Innovative considerations for from smart have grown up the S.A. market include the without becoming large. Where addition of an electric model. In other manufacturers attempt Europe, smart E.V.’s are the best- often painful splits to cover as sellers in their class for both many aspects as possible, they versions. are like a breath of fresh air.

Text Hanjo Stier Images Mercedes-Benz South Africa

stubbier design. I’m still getting used to it but hasten to add that a teeny-tiny city car doesn’t need beauty and soul.

Crucially, that fortwo version didn’t really change shape or size very much. There was also talk of turbocharged engines (66kW) with This new model, launched in dual-clutch auto’boxes arriving 2014, has some of the original later; as will the naughty Brabus proportions but shows rounder, fortwo (88kW).

Cool, small city cars which have become more agile, versatile, funky and – you probably saw this one coming – smart.

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Cherokee Trailhawk

9 SPEC SHEET MAKE Jeep MODEL Cherokee 4x4 Trailhawk ENGINE 3,239cc V6 Petrol 200kW 315Nm DRIVETRAIN 9-speed Auto, 4WD ABS, EBD, ESC PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 8.4* / 7.95 0-400m: 15.69 seconds Max km/h: 180* CONSUMPTION 10L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 60L / 600km* BOOT SIZE 412-714 / 1,267L WARRANTY 3 years / 100,000km MAINTENANCE PLAN 6 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 245/65R17 SPARE WHEEL Full-size PRICE N$758,990 (June 2016) *Manufacturer claims. Jeep surprisingly provided by Chrysler South Africa

Grondpad en ‘n fris V6 - hoe ry die nuwe Trailhawk?

Jeep, met hul herkenbare sewegroef verkoelerrooster, sowel as uitmuntende prestasie op enige grondoppervlak, staan bekend vir hul bestuursvernuf, gemak en 4x4 vermoë ns.

Die afstandbeheerkontole, wat die tradisionele sleutel vervang, wys onmiddelik dat hierdie wa ryk is aan tegnologie en basies net elektroniese komponente het. Die agterste ‘kattebak’- deur lig vanself op met die druk van ‘n Ek het nog altyd gesmag na die knoppie op die afstandbeheer. ou Jeep Cherokee. Dit was groot, simplisties en tog ook ‘n voertuig Heelwat spasie word gevind in waarmee jy op enige plek kon die agterruim, ‘n spasie wat uitkom en die nag in jou ryding vertrippel sodra jy die agterste spandeer. Daar was egter ‘n sitplekke opslaan. negatiewe. Ek moet bieg, tydens die naweek Alhoewel hierdie Jeep bekend het ek dit nogal geniet om my gestaan het as ‘n uitmuntende hande-arbeid te verlig met die 4x4, sou sy groot brandstof- elektroniese werksverrigting keelgat en ‘n reputasie om te van die Trailhawk. bedel vir duursame onderdele ‘n student soos ek binne maande Die bestuurder se posissie agter vining bankrot maak. Ek moes die stuur kan natuurlik ook hierdie droom vir eers laat vaar. elektronies verstel word en ‘n selfoon of tablet word maklik Paniek het my oorval toe die aan die Trailhawk se stelsel nuwe Cherokee in Mei 2014 gekoppel. bekend gestel is. Dit het geblyk asof die plastiek verpakking ‘n Reg rondom die kar is daar USB sagter voorkoms aan die eens, en 12 volt geriewe vir die herlaai rowwe blik voertuig sou gee. Vir van jou potensië le draagbare twee jaar, moet ek bieg, het ek yskas of -sonpaneel. met hierdie bevooroordeelde persepsie geleef. Natuurlik voldoen die Trailhawk ook aan die sensor-norm van Sou my persepsie dalk verander hedendaagse voertuie en gee dit as ek die kar vir ‘n naweek oor ‘n duidelike waarskuwing indien lang teer- en grondpaaie vat? iets naby die voertuig kom. Hierdie geleentheid sou ek nie wou laat verbyglip nie, allermins; Die agterruit lyk stylvol, maar is die nuwe topmodel se naam is ietwat klein en eintlik net ‘n immers die “Trailhawk”. Nie die ornament. Tweedens kan die tipe voertuig wat ‘n troetelnaam twee syspieë ls misleidend wees, soos ‘Duifie’ sou kry nie, en dalk siende dat die glas hierin gebuig ‘n vooruitsig van wat dit wel tot is om die bestuurder meer te laat instaat is. sien. Ironies vorm hierdie ‘n baie groot blindekol. Die Trailhawk kom aggressief voor, alhoewel meer gevorm as ‘n Kombinasie van pad- en enjinsy pre-2014 voorgangers. geraas-uitsluiting, ‘n nege-spoed outomatiese ratkas en natuurlik Dadelik opvallend is dat hierdie ‘n innovasie om traksie aan wiele voertuig 25mm hoë r staan as te bied wat dit op enige gegewe enige ander Cherokee, met 17 oomblik die nodigste het, kan duim aluminium wiele. hierdie voertuig verwar word met ‘n luukse straler. Die mees opvallende kenmerk is die radikale verandering van Die nuwe Jeep ook tot 30% meer die LED-hoofligte se vernoude ekonomies. In die stad was voorkoms. Dit, gepaard met die hierdie tot 13,5L/100km, maar opsionele swart strook op die met die langpad, en met ‘n enjinkap, is definitief nie die stabiele regtervoet, kan die Jeep vooraansig van ‘n ‘blommekind’ met gemak onder 2,000opm toer nie, maar eerder ‘n aanduiding en dus net 6L/100km verbruik. van ‘n rebelse geaardheid. Die Trailhwak het natuurlik vier ‘n Verdere bewys hiervan is verstellings. Die voertuig was natuurlik die twee uitlaatpype wel meestal in “Auto” gelos waar aan weerskante agter, ‘n voor- dit meer veiligheid bied in terme smakie van die 3.2L V6 enjin. van briek-hulp, asook om wring-

krag na die wiele te stuur wat die meeste aanvraag sou hê op enige gegewe stadium. Hierdie het veral gehelp met die oorgang tussen teer-, grond- en klippad. Om die “sport” funksie uit te toets, het my Saterdagmiddag veral opgehelder. Met hierdie funksie het die “Trailhawk” baie meer akkurrate ratwisseling, meer prominente enjinklank en harder vering en sal jy definitief vinniger jou topsped bereik. Een waarskuwing is egter dat die traksiebeheer outomaties afgeskakel word en kan jy verwag om die bande meer te laat gly, maar ook nie te veel nie. Die ESC word gereguleer en die enjin-krag word met ‘n 40/60% verspreiding na die voor- en agterbande afsonderlik gestuur. Ek het egter nie op een enkele stadium buite beheer gevoel met hierdie voertuig nie, ongeag van grondoppervlakte of potensië le gevaarsituasie. ‘n Akkurate en klein draaisirkel, ligte stuurwiel en remme, wat aanpas soos situasies opduik, verseker ‘n gemaklike rit vir die bestuurder en ‘n wiegende slaapgerief vir die passasiers! Met Jeep se nuwe 4x4, 5-sitplek Cherokee Trailhawk V6, is my verwagtinge definitief oortref. Steeds elegant, dog rof, gemaklik en gesofistikeerd, bied hierdie voertuig definitiewe bestuursgerief vir elke tipe bestuurder. Met die 9-spoed ratkas verskil hierdie Jeep definitief van sy ouer broers en is dit ekonomies genoeg om bedags na die werkplek te bestuur en met die opsie om gereeld in die natuur te ontsnap. Sy prys van ongeveer N$760,000 is vir alledaagse gebruik ietwat straf, maar as die Trailhawk V6 se brandstofekonomie, ‘n 6 jaar/100,000km diensplan, ‘n sukkelende S.A. ekonomie en ‘n vergelyking met enige Mercedes GLA, Audi Q-reeks, Volkswagen Tiguan / Touareg of BMW Xvoertuie teen mekaar afgespeel word, kan die Cherokee se prys definitief nie as uitspattig gesien word nie.

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Opel SPRINT REVIEW

I have always associated an Opel Corsa with the vibrant sea-green or metallic purple bubble-like cars that a lot of acquaintances and quite a few students drove at some point in the late 90's. The new Opel Corsa is a far cry from these simple cars and I absolutely loved our recent test model. What is it like? Our zippy little 5-door model arrived in an exquisite dark sea blue coat with a feisty 1L turbocharged petrol motor (Opel’s EcoFLEX 3-cylinder). The Corsa exudes a more sophisticated character with solid Opel finishes in the interior, a funky dashboard, flowing 16-inch alloys and

Land Rover Discovery

Corsa 1L Enjoy

fun-loving city car character. in the dark with the lights on Most observers loved its new It also offers a much sportier was an absolute nightmare! design and our testers loved look with careful contours its city car characteristics of and a bulkier rear end. Where did we go? Meetings, easy maneuverability, funky a commute to Cape Town and looks and useful connectivity The interior offers sporty multiple trips to the stables - to our digitally driven lives, looking seats, a sublimely the usual weekly runaround. from the intuitive Bluetooth simple clutch and six manual Our test model handled all phone and audio system to gears (which are so sweet tasks and routes with aplomb the on-board trip computer measuring all aspects of your and responsive) and a funky and feather-light steering. journeys; including energy silver trim to alleviate the black materials used inside. A fun novelty to impress your consumption. friends would be the easy LED daytime running lights parking system. Hate parallel The only drawback for many and Bi-Xenon headlights parking? Let the car do the was the Corsa’s price. You’ll be looking at a starting price ensure optimum visibility on work for you… of about N$235,000 for this the road as well. Endless entertainment with particular little run-around and frankly, it’s got a whole What didn’t we like? Only a minimal input guaranteed! lot of competition from more small complaint - finding the infotainment screen dimmer People’s reactions? Almost competitively priced models light in the dark. everyone was astounded at in this bracket. how smartly the Corsa has Once located, you’re on your grown up and our little car Which is sad, as this is one way but prior to that, driving developed quite a following. awesome car to drive…

SPRINT REVIEW

Sport HSE

What you need to know: The Freelander’s gone. Remember that slightly square and drab Land Rover? Well, quite a few people bought its practical shape and - save for owners of the early examples - don't look like they will want to upgrade their Landys any time soon. This Discovery Sport takes over from the Freelander and shares the same platform as the trendy Evoque; which it also nicked its design from. This is all part of Land Rover's big product revitalization: out with those boxy brutes and in with stylish lifestyle SUV's. Some more facts: Like its Range Rover brothers, this “Sport” denotes the smaller, cheaper and edgier version of a bigger model. Forget about

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Why you'll want one: Crisp design, the functional interior, seven seats, excellent turboDiesel fuel efficiency (claimed 6.3L per 100km from the 65L tank), clever off-road tech and smooth on-road abilities. The Discovery Sport shows what a modern Land Rover can be – a car for every purpose.

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BMW

340i

*Manufacturer claims. 340i kindly provided by BMW South Africa

Looking for a high-performance compact sedan? We recommend the BMW 340i.

Over the years I’ve made a few conclusions about cars and I’m more than happy to share one of them with you now. If you’re after a fast, exciting car, run your finger to the most powerful end of a showroom price list and slide it down one notch. That’s right, don’t buy a BMW M3. Buy a 340i.

Up to 240kW or 450Nm are available through a highlyresponsive eight-shooter automatic sports gearbox with shift paddles and drive selection.

Last-named ranges from a lethargic fuel saver “ECO Pro” over the well-balanced Comfort mode to an edgy Sport and very rapid Sport Plus settings; the last one offers reduced ESP, rude The same is true for big Jags, gear shifts and even more diesel Volvos, some double- rude exhaust noises. cabs and AMG Mercs. Even the humble Volkswagen Golf In case you still don’t believe proves my point as the Golf me that this is a good M3 R is expensive, hard and – substitute, we took this car dare I type it – too fast. to quiet stretch of tarmac, fired up our GPS testing The lesser GTi is far more equipment and engaged the balanced and feels like one launch control function. The of those performance cars result? This 340i repeatedly which have just the right managed 0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds and 400 metres in amount of power. 13-odd seconds. To get back to the 340i that was delivered to us recently, it follows this example by lending its amazing engine to the top model. (Ed: Also note that it used to be called 335i) The 3L turbo-petrol straight six engine not only drowns in international awards, it also took residence under the new M3 sedan’s bonnet; albeit in highly modified form. This author bemoans the loss of naturally-breathing counterparts (think 330i) but mere minutes behind the helm of this version will definitely crush withdrawal symptoms. My notes speak of fantastic power and linear delivery, a fizzy six-cylinder noise with that trademark BMW hum, negligible turbo hesitation and amazing torque with two exclamation marks.

MAKE BMW MODEL 340i ENGINE 2,998cc i-6 Turbo-Petrol 240kW 450Nm DRIVETRAIN 8-speed Auto, RWD ABS, EBA, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 4.89 sec. 0-400m: 13.08 sec. Max km/h: 250 (limited)* CONSUMPTION 6.5* - 10.5L/100km avg. TANK / RANGE 60L / 920* - 570km BOOT SIZE 480L WARRANTY 2 years / unlimited km SERVICE PLAN 5 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE Model dependent SPARE WHEEL Model dependent PRICE N$739,000 (June 2016)

Not only is that figure quite amazing (considering the 340i’s fire power), it’s also highly variable in either direction. The 340i’s base price of N$739,000 includes many safety and comfort features but you would do well to consult your nearest dealer for detailed specs and a lecture about the many high-tech options which are available. Our press car carried the sporty M Pack (N$25,000), Adaptive LED headlights (N$19,400) and a heads-up display (N$15,400) - among quite a few others.

A recent “facelift” of the F30 3-Series range brings the car up to date with available technology and, as we have mentioned before, it retains the edgy good looks of these That is faster than some vehicles. older M3’s and AMG’s, also giving hot hatches and other Passenger comfort is superb fast sedans something to with plenty of luxuries and think about at the lights. excellent climate control but rear space can get cramped Not that many punters will for tall adults. be stupid enough to take you on, especially if your The boot takes up to 480L of 340i is fitted with the M cargo and every 340i buyer Pack; as our test car was. also receives a five year or 100,000km motorplan. The big rims and bumpers, wide tyres and twin exhaust Most importantly though, pipes not only give your the 340i makes a strong game away but also equip case for itself if you can’t the car with a rather firm afford an M3 or its superior ride which, in fairness, is power makes you nervous. probably necessary in a fast car like this. Yes, the proper M version is faster and more exciting but Happily, this BMW’s direct it also requires N$357,000 steering and brakes are also extra from your wallet. up to the task of stopping the efforts of occasional That’s plenty of consolation performance driving. for buying the model that’s more sensible, comfortable BMW claims average fuel and economical. use of 6.5L/100km and we got an admirable 10,5 when It’s my pleasure. driving like a grown-up.

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AUDI

3.0 TDI QUATTRO

Bigger I is always better, right? We drove Audi’s new Q7 for a week to find out.

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If bigger really is always better probably depends on who you ask so let’s keep our minds out of the gutter and firmly pinned on automobiles.

The old car’s modular platform “MLB” was further enhanced to “MLB2", which also hosts other luxury SUV’s from the VWAG stable.

With global trends of dwindling resources and heavier traffic, rising taxes and fuel bills, it’s no wonder Audi decided to shove its Q7 flagship SUV into the gym.

Looking at the white press car we were handed for a week, the slightly tauter vehicle shows Audi’s sharper design lines and angular proportions as opposed to its lumpen forefather.

The first generation of this huge soft-roader launched in 2005, in Personally I wouldn’t describe the twilight of a time when the the old Q7 as ugly but this new one manages to hide its size very world was drunk on excess. well. Good job, Audi. Shortly after its introduction and partly fuelled by the global Ditto for the super-size interior recession, even the Q7's target with its array of fancy gadgets. American market started buying The new Virtual Cockpit (digital smaller and more efficient cars. instruments, a N$9,400 option) and the latest-generation MMI Pick-ups excluded, naturally. Touch infotainment system are In defence of the original Q7, integrated into a classy cockpit there wasn’t much to rival it for with superb craftsmanship and seven-seater spaciousness. The luxury materials. Our test car downside of this generosity was also featured sumptuous halfits noticeable bulk which topped suede, half-leather seats and an optional third row. Audi’s to-do list for gen two.

A tiny point of criticism was the steeper learning curve most testers experienced with this newer MMI system – various options and sub-menus weren’t as intuitively placed as before. The user interface seems more responsive though and I hasten to add that any new owner just needs a wee bit of practice to master its operation. The new Audi Q7 is available with a 2-litre four-pot or this 3litre turbo-Diesel V6 churning out 183kW or 600Nm to all four wheels (Quattro) via a smooth eight-speed automatic gearbox to reach a top speed of 225km/h or hit 100km/h in 6.3 seconds. Our GPS testing equipment spat out a GTi-scaring 6.63 seconds to a hundred kays an hour. Another test I subjected this car to was mild off-roading of the farm / veld variety; which it aced. Excellent sound damping joins the adaptive air suspension

(N$32,000 extra) for excellent ride comfort and stability. The only real drawback is the car’s sizable body which you don’t want to scratch. That also applies to the Q7’s use around town, as illustrated by one of our testers when she had a meeting in the city centre and nervously asked “don’t we have another car?” The Q7 is big. It’s amazingly easy to drive and feels quite light on its feet but we urge any potential owners to order every available parking aid option. One thing I wanted to yank out of the car was its auto-parking brake. Although selectable, this bothersome nanny comes on when you least expect it. In slow traffic. While parking. Or when crawling into your messy garage. Added to the grabby brakes (at low speeds), it’s probably just a safety net between the Q7’s heft and inexperienced drivers.

Does that mean that this huge car is a pointless, flashy, gross ego extension? Maybe for some but we found the new Audi Q7’s calling through a combination of many factors. Take one long journey, throw in country roads in varying states of disrepair, add a dash of dirt or rain, mix with at least four tall adults and blend until happy. Yes, there are cheaper, smaller and more efficient ways to travel but if you like to partake in big trips with many people of the big variety, an Audi Q7 will be just what you need. Its smooth V6 even sounds good and can be relatively fuel-efficient - Audi claims 6.3L/100km while our average for the 2-ton behemoth came to just under nine. The privilege of driving Audi’s biggest car will set you back at least N$980,000 without spaceage options. So it isn’t just about size, it’s how well you use it...

MAKE Audi MODEL Q7 3.0 TDi Quattro ENGINE 2,967cc V6 Turbo-Diesel 183kW 600Nm DRIVETRAIN 8-speed Auto, AWD ABS, EBA, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 6.63 seconds 0-400m: 14.73 seconds Max km/h: 225* CONSUMPTION 6.3L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 75L / 1,190km* BOOT SIZE 890 - 2,075L MAINTENANCE PLAN 5 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 285/45R20** SPARE WHEEL Space Saver** PRICE N$980,000 (June 2016) *Manufacturer claims. Q7 kindly provided by Audi South Africa **model specific

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HYUNDAI

Santa Fe

Meer as net opgedollie - dit is die nuwe Hyundai Santa Fe!

‘n Mens lol nie met ‘n goeie en standaardeienskappe van beproefde resep nie. hulle voertuie in te bou; soos die Kalahariboere sou sê , ‘n Dit is net die garnering wat klaargemaakte kar! kan bydra om ‘n goeie dis nog beter te laat lyk, al proe hy Van buite en die kant gesien is die profiel ook opgekikker eintlik nog dieselfde. met die gebruik van ‘n ekstra (Die woord “garnering” het ek voulyn onder die ruite en ‘n ook maar láát in my lewe leer nuwe patroon allooiwiele wat ken, vroeër het ek altyd van ‘n meer sportiewe beeld “opgedollie” gepraat!) projekteer. Die nuwe Hyundai Santa Fe se uiterlike verandering is egter ook verbeterings met nuwe tegniese ontwikkelings om ongelukke te help voorkom. Hieroor later. Van voor tot agter is daar subtiele veranderinge aan die voertuig; van die seskantige chroom verkoelerrooster tot by die agterstewe van hierdie medium-groot SUV / sportnutsvoertuig. Aan die voorkant is dit die toevoeging van LED dag-ry ligte, Xenon hoofligte, buffers en herontwerpte misligte wat aan die Santa Fe ‘n blink en byderwetse nuwe voorkoms gee; vars uit die oond. Binne is dit beslis die Santa Fe se groot navigasiepaneel, met satelliet-navigasie en al sy bykomende funksies, wat die toneel oorheers. Natuurlik is die USB-poorte en uitstekende klankstelsel totaal versoenbaar met al die vorms van elektroniese media en apparate.

Agterlangs is die beheer oor die agterdeur/agterklap nou ook elektronies en gaan dit vanself toe met die druk van ‘n knoppie op die sleutel of deur die meganisme buite net aan te raak.

te waarsku dat die gaping té klein en gevaarlik raak. Weereens het ons almal die fout gemaak. Natuurlik is die elektroniese veiligheidstelsels en meer teenwoordig; onder andere die nuttige wegtrek-hulp teen opdraandes. Maar wat is onder die nuwe enjinkap, en hoe voel hy op die pad?

Die hart van die nuwe Santa Fe is die beproefde Hyundai 2,2-liter turbo-diesel wat 145kW ontwikkel en 436Nm teen ‘n baie rustige 1,800rpm Dit is egter die dinge wat nie beskikbaar stel. so maklik sigbaar is nie wat die nuwe Santa Fe ‘n beter Hierdie krag word deur ‘n voertuig maak, om net drie te sesgang outomatiese ratkas na die voorwiele oorgedra op noem. die vyfsitplek Elite weergawe Sigbaarheid: Die outomatiese en op die sewesitplek Elite na LED daglig liggies maak die al vier wiele. voertuig sigbaar onder alle omstandighede en die kanse Met die druk van ‘n knop kan is minder dat iemand anders daar ook besluit word op ‘n in jou vasry omdat sy of haar ekonomiese of sportiewe rit oë nie meer is wat hulle was en kan die ratkas ook met die hand oorgeskakel word. nie. Verbysteekwaarskuwing: Die aanbring van sensors wat die bestuurder in sy buitespieë l waarsku as daar ‘n motor agter hom is of pad inbeweeg om verby te gaan.

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Hyundai beweer gemiddelde brandstof-verbruik tussen 7 en 8 liter per 100km is onder normale gebruik moontlik. Op grondpad het die Santa Fe hom deeglik van sy taak gekwyt en was daar geen “los” gevoel nie; op teerpad het hy soos ‘n baie goeie toermotor hanteer.

Daar verskyn ‘n waarskuwing op die sy-spieë l, en as die bestuurder boonop self van plan is om verby te ry, en die rigtingwyser aansit, is daar ‘n Die gebruik van splinternuwe vriendelike soemer wat hom Maar wat kos hierdie nuwegewaad Santa Fe en wat kry jy bekleedsel en kleurskema’s waarsku. as toegif vir jou tjek? aan die binnekant, plus die elektriese verstelling van die En wees maar eerlik; almal voorste sitplekke, asook die van ons het al in so ‘n situasie Die 2.2 Elite FWD 5-sitplek weergawe kos N$699,000 en verstelbare agtersitplekke, beland! die 2.2 Elite AWD 7-sitplek dra by tot ‘n indruk van goeie kwaliteit en kan hierdie nuwe Afstandwaarskuwing: Santa model N$739,000. Koreaanse perd nou lustig Fe het ingeboude radar om met die Duitsers eweknieë die volgafstand van die motor Hyundai gee jou ook ‘n vyf- jaar / 90,000km omvattende runnik. voor jou te bepaal. diensplan om kommervry te Dit is immers ‘n beleid by Deur die veilige afstand van ry asook ‘n groot waarborg Hyundai om alles wat ‘n die voertuig vó ó r joune te van vyf-jaar / 150,000km wat moontlike ekstra kan wees, handhaaf, kan die bestuurder padbystand insluit as daar by die Santa Fe se lys van die stelsel programeer om jou miskien iewers fout mag kom.

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Warum muß es denn immer ein Deutscher Luxus-Schlitten sein?

Stellen wir uns vor Sie wachen morgen frü h auf und finden ein paar extra Ziffern auf dem Konto. Toll, was?

Die neue, eckige Kü hlermaske, seine LED Leuchten und die doppel-HID Scheinwerfer sehen am besten aus in Kombination mit dunklem Lack.

Zum Beispiel. Der 460 von Lexus besitzt adaptive Scheinwerfer, eine Farb-rü ckfahrkamera, ToterWinkel Assistent, eine vier-Zonen Klimaanlage, 5.8-Zoll Farb-TFT Diese Fantasie wird bestimmt Bildschirm, Festplattenspeicher, viele Einkä ufe, Verschwendung Am Heck findet man elegante L- Navigation und 19 Lautsprecher und Freude mit sich bringen aber fö rmige Lichter und zwei Chrom mit 7.1 Mark Levinson Surround Sie auch vor eine tü ckische Wahl Auspuffblenden, das Profil des Anlage. stellen. Welcher Luxusschlitten Wagens enthä lt stilvolle 19-Zoll parkt vor der Villa? Rä der und genü gend Chrom um Die mobile Konzerthalle mit 15Kanal Verstä rker wurde prezise die wuchtige Form zu brechen. abgestimmt fü r weniger als 0.1% Warscheinlich werden Sie sich mehrere schnittige Autos kaufen Der große Japaner braucht sich harmonischer Verzerrung und aber womit kutschiert der neue bestimmt nicht vor “den drei produziert, wie man erwartet, Chauffeur Sie zur Oper? Deutschen” zu schä men und wird wunderschö ne Klä nge von Radio, Sie sogar als einen freien Denker CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, ipod, USB, Bluetooth und mp3 Quellen. Jeder Promi, Politiker und CEO qualifizieren. hat 'ne S-Klasse, einen Siebener oder den A8. Darf ich gegen die Sie ignorierten das bestehende Jeder Sitz des 460 ist elektrisch Deutschen Karossen mal einen Trio um etwas individueller zu verstellbar und hinten gibt es anderen Vorschlag machen und sein und eine Aussage zu machen. Massage-funktionen. Alles mit im Ihnen den neuen, großen Lexus Ich brauche kein Statussymbol, Preis, versteht sich. vorstellen? vielen Dank, und mö chte auch Darf ich fortfahren? Dieser dicke nicht wie alle anderen sein. Mit ü ber 3,000 Verbesserungen Lexus hat auch Radar-tempomat, sollte der aufgefrischte LS 460 Dazu muß es auch nicht immer vier Fahrstufen, Glas Schiebeeine gute Figur machen wenn er Deutsch sein wenn jeder Lexus dach, hintere Sonnenblenden, knirschend ü ber Kies durch eine ü berragende Ausstattungen und mehrere innere Lichtfarben und Eichen-allee rollt. eine freundliche Uhr. erhabenen Wert bietet...

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Dieser Aluminium-umrumdete obwohl Lexus andere Motoren Zeitmesser leuchtet auf, sobald bietet (LS600h Hybrid in anderen Sie sich dem Wagen nä hern. Lä ndern), wurde das 4.6 Aggregat auch ü berarbeitet um dem LS Kein Zweifel, das wird den Fahrer bessere Leistung und niedrigeren oder Besitzer erfreuen, und die Verbrauch zu geben. einzigen Optionen sind Ihre Wahl von neun Lackfarben, vier Leder- Im Schnitt soll er 10.7L/100km farben oder echtes “Shimamoku” schlucken, aber das interessiert Holz. mich herzlich wenig. Ihr Fahrer wird schon jemanden zur Tanke Diese feine Holzarbeit benö tigt schicken wenn die Nadel unter mindestens 67 Schritte und 38 halb fä llt. Tage bis zur Herstellung und ist eine gratis Option. Als viel wichtiger finde ich das butterweiche 8-Gang AutomatikUnter der schicken Motorhaube getriebe und die adaptive Multides Japaners brummt ein 4.6- Link Luftfederung. Liter Benziner V8 mit 285kW (388PS) oder 493Nm. Mit deren Hilfe verspricht das 5Meter Schlachtschiff sehr sanfte Der Motor befö rdert den LS in 5.7 und ruhige Fortbewegung zum Sekunden auf 100 und bis zur Theater; auch weil hier außerbegrenzten 250km/h Spitze. Bei gewö hnlich viel Isolierung und Vollgas gibt der Vau Acht sogar sehr gerä uschdä mmende Reifenverstä rkte Gerä usche von sich. hä user verbaut sind.

dynamik (0.26) tragen auch dazu bei, daß der Lexus ein extrem sanftes Transportmittel ist. Bei der Vorstellung des LS 460 schlü pften wir kurz aus einem fü nf-Sterne Hotel um den Neuen auf nassem Kopfsteinpflaster zu betrachten. Die Ausstattung und Bauqualitä t ist sehr beeindruckend und der dunkle Lexus machte eine gute Figur vor dem modischen Hotel an der Waterfront. Kommen wir zum Preis. Fü r 1.6 Millionen Dollar bekommt man bei seiner Konkurrenz kein V8 Gegenstü ck, von der Ausstattung ganz zu schweigen. Eingeschlossen im Preis ist auch eine vier-Jahre oder 100,000km Garantie mit Wartungsplan und der hervorragende Kundendienst von Lexus.

Seine Leistung kann leider nur Zusä tzliche Stabilisatoren, ein die vorigen Generationen der steiferes Fahrgestell, flacher Wenn morgen doch nur kein Deutschen beeindrucken und Unterboden und eine gute Aero- Traum wä re…

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H Goliath en die berg Fuji - Subaru vier 50 jaar van die waterverkoelde bokserenjin.

Hierdie is nie ‘n Bybelse storie met Hierdie manne wé ét hoe om goeie ‘n snaakse nadraai nie; dis ‘n dood- motors te maak. gewone mouterstorie. Die Japannese maatskappy (wat in Dit kom uit die dae toe motors in die Tweede Wê reldoorlog vliegtuie Duitsland nog buitengewone name gebou het) het toe na daai oorlog gehad het en die berg Fuji in Japan die nuwe naam Fuji geregistreer ook die naam geword het van ‘n om vliegtuie en veral skepe te bou. maatskappy wat skepe, vliegtuie en later motors begin maak het. Nie lank daarna, in die vyftigerjare, het dwergmotors gevolg en in die Onlangs kry ek ‘n inligtingstuk oor vroeë sestigerjare dan ook groter Subaru wat 50 jaar herdenk wat voorwielaangedrewe motors. Dit hulle waterverkoelde bokserenjins was ‘n tyd toe die res in Japan nog in hulle motors vervaardig. Geluk! die tradisionele agterwielaandrywingswyse gevolg het. Maar my gedagtes gaan toe terug na die jare van my jonkheid en dink Die groot deurbraak het in 1965 toe aan die voorganger van die gekom toe Subaru ‘n model met ‘n Subaru se legendariese sukses met waterverkoelde bokserenjin (viersy vó ó rgemonteerde bokserenjin silinder) met voorwielaandrywing en die gebruik van vier dryfasse in Tokio aan die pers bekend gestel van dieselfde lengte om elke wiel het. aan te dryf. Die Subaru 1000 sedan het op 14 Subaru het nie hierdie konsep so Mei 1966 op die mark verskyn en op hulle eie ontdek nie; hulle het ‘n vierdeur-stasiewa kort op sy bloot ‘n bestaande voorbeeld uit hakke in 1967. die vyftigerjare geneem en dit ontleed, die swak punte verbeter, ‘n Die Subaru ingenieurs het vanaf stroombelynde bakwerk gegee en 1960 waarskynlik by Porsche, VW ‘n produk geskep wat wê reldwyd en Chevrolet se bokserenjins na idees gesoek. gerespekteer word.

Die lugverkoeling was blykbaar nie vir hulle aantreklik nie en het hul besluit om waterverkoeling te gebruik.

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Auto Union (DKW), Porsche en Borgward het hierop gereageer en nie lank daarna met ‘n reeks oorspronklike 4x4 veldvoertuie voor die dag gekom.

Die bokserenjin is deur die Duitse vliegtuigbouer Heinkel ontwerp en ontwikkel. Dit was ‘n maatskappy wat, soos Fuji-Subaru tydens die Tweede Wê reldoorlog, uitstekende Die konsep van ‘n permanente vegvliegtuie ontwikkel en gebou vierwieldryf Subaru, nevermaaind Soos te wagte het die Porsche oor het... wat die Geallieerdes laat les die bokserenjin, was toe alreeds ‘n lugverkoelde bokserenjin (wat opsê het. deeglik beproef en deur niemand agter gemonteer was) beskik en anders as die na-oorlogse Wes- DKW se nuwe veldwa oor ‘n voor- Die Goliath Jagdwagen, soos die Duitse leë r wat in 1954 gestig is gemonteerde driesilinder-twee- vierwieltrek genoem is, het nooit nie. slagenjin. regtig aftrek gekry nie. Of daar ooit enige modelle van dié Borgward Die voertuig wat hulle onder die Die nuwe “Goliath” model van veldvoertuig inderdaad uitgevoer vergrootglas geplaas het, was geen Borgward was aanvanklik net met is, is onbekend. ander as die legendariese Goliath ‘n tweeslinder tweeslag eenheid veldwa. (en direkte brandstofinspuiting) Auto Union het die kontrak gekry om die Bundeswehr tot en met toegerus. 1968 met hulle Munga’s toe te rus. Die nuutgestigte Bundeswehr het aanvanklik Britse Land Rovers In 1957 is die Borgward Goliath gebruik wat in Duitsland monteer Jagdwagen se tweeslagenjin egter Tog het ek as skoolkind in 1960 was. vervang met sy uitsonderlike 1,100 met groot opgewondenheid ‘n cc viersilinder waterverkoelde pamflet, nogal in Afrikaans, vir die Goliath Jagwa by die plaaslike Maar weens ‘n gebrek aan buite- bokserenjin. Borgward agent op Uniondale, landse valuta, was daar besluit dat die Wes-Duitsers hulle eie ligte 4x4 Dit is juis hierdie uitleg – met sy meneer Dawid Keller, onder die oë moes bou. vierwielaandrywing - wat later so gekry! te sê Subaru se “handelsmerk” sou Apie le Roux, een van die Borgward NAVO het spesifikasies vir ‘n word. invoerders, moes ‘n Jagdwagen in kwart-ton 4x4 opgestel en dit aan die Duitse motorvervaardigers Die 1100 Goliath waterverkoelde Duitsland raakgesien het voordat oorgelaat om prototipes te bou vir bokserenjin het iets in gemeen met hy die verkoopspamflette plaaslik laat druk het. veeleisende en langdurige toetsing. die Subaru-geskiedenis.

Maar dit was eers in 1987 dat ek uiteindelik so ‘n Jagdwagen in “lewende lywe” gesien het - in ‘n private Borgward motor-museum in Duitsland. Oor die afgelope tyd het ek met verskeie Subaru’s gery en kon nie verstaan hoekom ek iets bekends gehoor het elke keer as ek die kleiner modelle, sonder turboaanjaging, bestuur het nie. Totdat ek weer aan die Goliath 1100 gedink het wat hulle destyds in Keller se Garage op Uniondale in 1960 ge“-rev” het nadat hulle die enjin herbou het... Dit was een en dieselfde geluid as die Subaru s’n! Wat my laat dink, Heinkel het die waterverkoelde bokser ontwerp, Borgward het hom ingespan in sy Goliath en later ook sy Arabella en op die ou einde het Subaru hom seker so na aan volmaak gebring as wat ‘n mens seker kan! Hartlik geluk met die verjaardag en julle prestasie, Subaru!

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2012 Hyundai Ix35 2.0 GL Premium, 78 000km N$ 189 900

2002 Toyota Landcruiser 100 VX V8 285 000km N$ 185 000

2016 Chevrolet Spark 1.2 LS 5dr 3 000km N$ 135 000

2011 Ford Ranger 3.0Tdci XLT 4x4 Sup/Cab, 118 000km N$ 225 000

2013 VW Golf 1.4 TSi Comfortline DSG, 41 000km N$ 269 995

2014 Jeep Compass 2.0 Ltd 32 000km N$ 275 000

2014 Toyota Etios 1.5 XS 5dr 33 000km N$ 119 900

2013 BMW X5 M 19 000km N$ 859 990

2012 VW T5 Kombi 2.0 TDi LWB 113 000km N$ 340 000

2006 Daihatsu Terios 4x4 97 000km N$ 69 900

2013 Toyota Prado TX 4.0 V6 A/T 108 000km N$ 489 900

2014 Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0 Td/Sd V6 SE, 66 000km N$ 379 900

2011 Toyota Fortuner 3.0D-4D 4x4 R/B, 136 000km N$ 299 900

2010 Toyota Hilux 3.0 D-4D Raider R/B D/C, 150 000km N$ 250 000

2006 Mercedes-Benz C180K Avantgarde, 257 000km N$ 120 000

2011 Mazda3 2.0 Individual 88 000km N$ 189 900

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD O/land, 78 000km N$ 670 000

2016 Chevrolet Utility 1.4 S/C 8 200km N$ 145 000

2014 Audi S4 3.0T Quattro Stronic 56 000km N$ 460 000

2016 Isuzu KB250d Leed Fleetside S/C, 7 100km N$ 225 000

2012 Hyundai i10 1.1 GLS Mmotion 98 000km N$ 79 900

2011 Toyota Hilux 2.5D-4D SRX 4x4 D/C, 170 000km N$ 180 000

2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0 D-4D Legend 45 4x4 A/T D/C, 25 000km N$ 469 900

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