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REUNION DRIVE: CONNECTING N2, OLD SIR LOWRY’S PASS AND WINE ROUTE
New road brings the community of Somerset West together
Roads connect people and places, which is why the planned construction of Reunion Drive in Somerset West is creating such a buzz. It will link the N2 and the Old Sir Lowry’s Pass, effectively saving Somerset West residents and visitors valuable time on the roads.
Over the years Somerset West has become an increasingly attractive place to invest in. Properties and estates in all parts of the area are experiencing a huge increase in selling and rental price: the result is a more equal distribution of opportunities for the Somerset West community. Reunion Drive will be another important link in the chain that connects people while helping to
improve movement between Somerset West and other roads and areas like the N2, beautiful Old Sir Lowry’s Pass, and the stunning Wine Route and Garden Route. The site of the planned Reunion Drive is also linked to the development of an exciting new lifestyle estate, The Summer Club, itself a prospective unifier of the Somerset West community. Funded by Investec, The Summer Club is essentially sponsoring Reunion Drive offering easy access to it as well as the N2. This results in helping to relieve traffic, while making significant contributions to making Somerset West an even more desirable place to live. The Summer Club is a sustainable space that will be comfortable now, in ten years time and beyond.
It’s also a revolutionary concept for Somerset West, as nowhere else in the area can one enter the market and buy a new, trendy, lock up and go apartment on a 65ha lifestyle estate at such competitive prices. Besides the residential precinct, the estate will include a commercial/ retail precinct with a proposed convenience shopping centre and office space to rent, as well as an institutional precinct where Curro pre-, primary and intermediate private schools will be built for first-rate education purposes. With all this and more, there’s no doubt that The Summer Club is set to become a vibrant and productive part of the larger Somerset West community. For more information please contact sales@thesummerclub.co.za | 021 202 2200
Opening the road are from left to right, Otto Wiehahn (development part ner) Claire Wiehahn and Mark Teuchert (property development manager).
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SILVER ANNIVERSARY:CELEBRATES THE ‘TOUGH-AS-NAILS’ BAKKIE
Harbody Limited Editions hit the streets QUICKPIC Celebratory limited edition versions of the ‘tough-as-nails’ Nissan NP300 Hardbody one ton bakkie are due to enter the market towards the beginning of December 2013 in South Africa. The special versions commemorate 25 years of continuous sales of the iconic ‘Hardbody’ name. The NP300 is built locally at Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn manufacturing plant in Pretoria. The ‘Hardbody’ badge was applied to NP300 to engage with the agricultural, construction, mining and SMME sectors within South Africa as well as across borders. NP300 Hardbody Product Manager at
Nissan South Africa, Vishaan Naidoo, says the new limited editions in the NP300 Hardbody range are an expression of the proud heritage and proven capability which the nameplate has in the country. Available in single or double cab body styles, the Nissan NP300 Hardbody Silver Anniversary Limited Editions each feature unique accessories The new Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2.5 TDi Silver Anniversary Limited Edition Single Cab derivative includes over R15 000 worth of accessories and detail changes. This includes “Silver Anniversary” branded leather seats, rubberized load box, black nudge bar, black running boards, leather door panels, “Silver Anniversary” branded carpet set and tinted windows.
The Double Cab version includes all the value-added extras of the single cab, along with an integrated DVD and satellite navigation system with reverse camera.B “Silver Anniversary” branded leather seats, silver nudge bar, leather door panels, tonneau cover, Bluetooth hands free mobile connectivity for cellphone use and audio streaming, USB and iPod connectivity – all of which equates to almost R30 000-worth of extras. Both special edition models continue the strong reputation for long-lasting reliability and come as standard. Along with the rest of the NP300 Hardbody range, with a class leading 6year/150 000 km warranty. Nissan NP300 Hardbody Silver Anniversary limited edition pricing starts at R255 000 for the 2.5 TDi singlecab 4x2.
The new Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2.5 TDi Silver Anniversary Limited Edition Single Cab derivative includes over R15 000 worth of accessories. PHOTO: QUICKPIC
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QUICKPIC Mitsubishi Motors SA has introduced an important new derivative to its range of Pajero Sport full-size SUVs. It is a very well equipped 4x2 model which has the latest 2,5 F high performance turbo diesel engine developing 131 kW of power at 4 000 r/min and 350 Nm of torque at 1 800 r/ min. This new engine is particularly fuel efficient with a fuel consumption of only 8,5F/100 km. This engine performs well, and as one of the higher torque engines in the class, delivers the goods on the highway and in the city. The new addition to the face lifted Pajero Sport 4x4 models introduced in September 2013 is particularly well equipped, while being the lowest priced of its direct competitors. Priced at R419 900 the Pajero Sport 4x2 offers outstanding value for money considering the very high level of standard equipment for comfort, convenience and safety, as well as the versatility of its variable arrangements
Road holding is very good, gravel roads are dispatched without hiccup and the Paje ro Sport has a settled stable feel.
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for the second and third rows of seats. This new derivative in the Pajero Sport range also benefits from the eye-catching and bold new frontal styling and features such as colour-coded door handles and exterior rear view mirrors, which now incorporate indicator repeaters. Wheels are more aggressively styled 17” alloys with 245/65 R17 tyres. Safety features in this new derivative include active stability and traction control, while Mitsubishi’s insistence of high levels in terms of active and passive safety means six airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic brake distribution (EBD), as well as Mitsubishi’s characteristic RISE safety cell body structure. As befits its luxury specification it is available only with a five-speed automatic transmission, and leads its competitors by having paddle shifts on the steering wheel for those wanting to select gear ratios manually. The seats are covered in black leather, while the steering wheel is also leather covered and incorporates multi-function switches, including cruise control, Bluetooth control and audio control. The rear-view mirror has an electronic chromatic system to prevent glare automatically, while the rear park assist system now includes a reversing camera besides the standard rear park distance control Vehicles like the Pajero Sport are great for long distances and used by families for road trips. Additional features, perfect for this, include full climate control and rear controls for the air-conditioning for passengers. There are also seven seats, although the rear set can fold down flat for more boot space. Full size SUVs have plenty of interior room and the Pajero Sport is no exception, featuring seven seats and luggage space of 1 149 Fwith the third row of seats folded flat and 1 776 F when both the second and third
rows are folded flat. The latest Pajero Sport models will be available in a choice of five colours: Eisen Grey Mica, Cool Silver Metallic, Quartz Bronze Metallic,
Medium Red and White Pearl. The Pajero Sport is covered by a 3year/100 000 km warranty and 5year/90 000 km service plan.
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Jaguar XF 2-litre: the sheepish apology HANJO STIER You find me here with a bowed head and the proverbial hat in my hands. The reason I’m clutching on to the rim of that great remorseful symbol is because I owe you, dear reader, an apology. The same goes for everyone in the employ of Jaguar or ZF; I’m sorry for what I wrote about the XF 2-litre turbo-petrol. I’m not one to make excuses and I hate people who don’t take responsibility for their actions but I do need to clarify how this all came about. A few months ago we received a crimson metallic Jaguar XF 2-litre turbo-petrol press car which was absolutely awful to drive. Jerky, unpredictable, rough – very un-Jaguar-ish. My impressions were mirrored by the fine feelings of our female scribe who confirmed that the red Jag was terribly erratic in its response and had a crude, indecisive gearbox. What made this very peculiar was that the unit in question, ZF’s celebrated eight-speed auto, has impressed us no end in every other car we found it in. A few weeks after the dreadful car left and my damning report was published, I chatted to a good friend and fellow motoring journalist about test cars – yes, most of us can only talk wheels – when the 2-litre Jag came up and I regurgitated all the hateful slander contained in said review. Shock and awe filled the room. Jerky, rough and indecisive shouldn’t come within ten pages of a Jaguar XF review, my friend al-
It may be getting on in years and feel cramped compared to some rivals but it’s just so beautiful and elegant.
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leged, telling me of the smoothness and eager precision he encountered in this vehicle. That’s when it dawned on me that there must have been something wrong with the car at the time we tested it. A few calls and sheepish enquiries later, I got permission for a revisit of the exact same vehicle which brings us to the present moment. After a week of driving the previously accused, I can now confirm that the car is absolutely wonderful and all my negative comments were completely unfounded. Before you jump to the conclusion that Jaguars are unreliable beasts, I have to point out that test cars tend to lead a hard life and random failures happen to other brands too; even the ones you don’t expect it of. My own cars also had hiccups;
moody mass airflow sensors, loose pipes and such like can wreak havoc on anything. What you need to know, is this: where before the 177kW (241hp) engine was lethargic and the gearbox was utterly hopeless, this time around the Jaguar XF 2-litre turbopetrol was a symphony of modern four-cylinder turbo power, masses of torque and deliciously smooth eight-speed automated gear shifts. The top two or three ratios can be a bit tall when the motorway goes uphill but the previously lacking torque and gunshot down-shifts have been replaced by reasonable grunt and silky gear transitions. The only hesitation we found in the gearbox was when going from little to full throttle – it takes a second to find the right cog.
Yet again I have to stress that it’s nowhere near the previously frustrating power gaps and gear jerks. In fact, you can pre-load the gearbox in Sport or manual mode and even turn the XF 2-litre into a seminaughty sports saloon. Our performance testing also highlighted the drastic improvement we felt. A few months ago, the XF hit 100km/h in 10 seconds flat, reaching 400m in 16.8 seconds at 129km/h. Yesterday morning, the same car shaved a whopping 2,6 seconds off the 100km/h sprint and reached 400m 2,1 seconds and 25,4km/h faster. Unsurprisingly, the revitalised Jag also posted much better fuel economy. All this newfound responsiveness even made us get up at stupid o’clock and throw the XF around a moun-
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tain pass, where it exhibited fantastic grip and a wonderfully even power delivery. Torque rises to maximum at 2 000rpm, power peaks at 5 500rpm and the engine will reach its redline in a lovely, linear fashion. The motor has a slightly lumpy cold-start idle but otherwise doesn’t put a piston wrong. That gearbox, that amazing gearbox, has also vindicated itself and gets my renewed and highest praise. And as for the Jaguar XF, it still is one of my favourites and a car whose gorgeous metal I wouldn’t mind parking in my garage. It may be getting on in years and feel cramped compared to some rivals but it’s just so beautiful and elegant. Affordable and diverse too, with prices from R535 000 to R615 000 for the four cylinder models, the range continues with V6 petrols and diesels around R750 000 right up to the supercharged V8 R and RS models at a million plus. Those last two are decidedly angry cats and obviously have a harder ride but all other XF’s are what a Jaguar should be. Quiet, comfortable and composed. Even the “base spec” cars have leather trim, electric everything, keyless entry, pulsating starter button, sci-fi gear lever and animated air vents. Go for the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel if you want hilariously good fuel consumption and where before I advised you to stay clear of this 2-litre turbo-petrol model, I can now highly recommend it to anyone looking for a medium-sized executive saloon with a perky engine and brilliant gearbox.
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Ford reveals brand new Mustang QUICKPIC
Ford Mustang, the world’s favourite pony car has been completely re-imagined. South African fans can look forward to seeing the completely redesigned and re-engineered Mustang on local roads in 2015.
April 17 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the original Ford Mustang. Mustang will continue to be built in America at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant. PHOTO: QUICKPIC
The new Ford Mustang fastback and convertible models promise exceptional performance and refinement while embracing the Mustang’s half-century of heritage and status as a global icon. Ford Mustang inspires passion like no other car,” said Raj Nair, Ford Group Vice President, Global Product Development. “The visceral look, sound and performance of Mustang resonate with people, even if they’ve never driven one. Mustang is definitely more than just a car – it is the heart and soul
of Ford.” More than 9 million Mustangs have been sold since it was first launched in 1964. The world’s most-liked vehicle on Facebook, Mustang has made thousands of appearances in film, television, music and video games, and is one of 15 new vehicles that Ford will launch in South Africa by 2017. “The Mustang’s formidable reputation for performance and its iconic status as a symbol of freedom and optimism precedes it even in those parts of the world where the car has never been sold,” said Stephen Odell, Ford Executive Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “The new Mustang epitomises Ford’s aggressive product acceleration; technologically advanced and forward-looking, but without forgetting the heritage that has inspired Ford customers for generations.” The new Mustang has been developed with impressive performance, driving dynamics and usability in mind – and includes a significant amount of advanced driver convenience and driver aid technologies. “The illustrious Mustang brand has eluded us for some years in South Africa, but as part of the One Ford strategy we can now look forward to welcoming this iconic nameplate to South African showrooms,” said Ford Marketing Manager Gavin Golightly. “Today’s reveal has been much anticipated around the globe and we are thrilled to now be part of the Mustang journey.” The clean-sheet design of both Ford Mustang fastback and convertible evokes the essential character of the vehicle, retaining key design elements of the classic Mustangs recognisable to car fans across the globe, including the long sculpted hood and short rear deck, with a contemporary execution. “You only get one chance to make a first impression and when you see this car, you immediately see a Mustang strong and true;” said Moray Callum, Ford Executive Director, Design, The Americas. Several key design features define the new Ford Mustang, including: . A low roof height and wide stance . Sleek profile enabled by steeply sloped windshield and rear glass . Three-dimensional, tri-bar taillamps . Contemporary execution of the iconic car’s signature shark-bite front fascia The new Ford Mustang features all-new front and rear suspension systems. At the front, a new perimeter subframe helps to stiffen the front structure while reducing mass, providing a strong foundation for more predictable wheel control that benefits handling, steering and ride. At the rear is an all-new integral-link independent rear suspension. The geometry, springs, dampers and bushings all have been specifically modified and tuned for this high-performance application, and are well-suited to high speed driving. New aluminium rear knuckles help reduce unsprung mass for improved ride and handling. The new Mustang features a significant number of innovative technologies providing drivers with enhanced information, control, and connectivity when they want it. The advanced, Ford-developed stability control is tuned to maximise the new Mustang’s dynamic capabilities with features like torque vectoring that directs engine power to individual wheels to keep the car on course. When the time comes to turn up the wick at the track, manual transmission variants of the Mustang GT include standard launch control that enables drivers to achieve smooth, consistent starts every time. Advanced driver-assist features include standard Ford SYNC™ with Voice Control and Touchscreen, that lets drivers control their entertainment. April 17 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the original Ford Mustang. Mustang will continue to be built in America at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant. “From day one, we knew if we were going to build a new Mustang, we had to do it right,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang Chief Engineer. “We built a new Mustang from the ground up that is fast, great-looking, refined and efficient, without losing any of the raw appeal that people around the world have associated with Mustang for decades.” Models destined for South African shores have yet to be confirmed.