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DECEMBER 7 - 13 | 2018
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TRACK READY: New 488 Pista is the most powerful Ferrari V8 ever.
More power less weight for new Ferrari 488 By ALISTAIR KENNEDY For Pista this dual International Engine of the Year has been upgraded with more than 50 per cent of new components making it the most powerful V8 engine in Ferrari’s history with up to 720 horsepower (530 kW) at 8000 rpm and maximum torque of 770 Nm from 3000 revs. The engine is 18 kg lighter than that in the GTB with new titanium con-rods and carbon-fibre intake plenums. The inverted radiator is now raked rearwards to maintain optimal performance under high heat stress situations. The engine air intakes have been moved from the sides to the rear spoiler area to
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ensure a higher volume and cleaner flow of air to the engine. The change also frees up space for a larger intercooler. Ferrari 488 Pista is 90 kg lighter than the 488 GTB, with reductions centred around most weight-sensitive areas of the car, such as the unsprung masses and components away from the car’s centre of gravity. The bodyshell features carbon-fibre for the engine cover, the front and rear bumpers and the rear spoiler. There are optional 20-inch single-piece carbon-fibre wheel rims that are about 40 per cent lighter than the 488 GTB’s standard wheel rims. These feature a special coating on the channel and
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spokes which efficiently dissipates heat generated under braking. With all this heavy grunt and light weight Ferrari claims a zero to 100 km/h time of just 2.85 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 7.6 seconds, quicker by 0.15 and 0.7 seconds than the GTB. The interior of the 488 Pista continues the weight-loss trend with all nonessential components eliminated. There is extensive use of lightweight, exclusive technical materials such as carbon-fibre and Alcantara leather. Even the glove compartment has been removed leaving only storage pockets on the rear bench and the doors.
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FERRARI Australia has unveiled its latest Super Series model, the track-ready 488 Pista coupe and convertible. The 488 Pista is a direct descendant of Ferrari’s first ever mid-mounted V8 the 308 GTB which was launched in 1975. It joins the 488 GTB that arrived here in 2015 but with a more powerful engine and lighter body for significantly improved performance. Ferrari 488 Pista was developed primarily for road use but as the name Pista suggests (it’s Italian for track) it is track ready and this is likely to be its greatest appeal to some potential buyers. Like the 488 GTB the Pista is powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine in place of the previous 4.5-litre naturally-aspirated unit.
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December 7 - 13 | 2018
Alfa Romeo’s hot new Stelvio Quadrifoglio
A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME: Sensational Alfa Romeo Stelvio is now offered in redhot Quadrifoglio format. By EWAN KENNEDY ALFA Romeo has announced that the hottest version of its SUV, the Quadrifoglio, will reach Australia in mid January and will have an MSRP of $149,900. Orders are being taken now. Its 2.9-litre V6 bi-turbo petrol engine puts out up to 375kW of power, with torque of 600 Nm to give a zero to 100km/h time of just 3.8 seconds. An eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters can deliver gear shifts in less than 100 milliseconds. Very much a sports machine this Stelvio has a rear-biased Q4 all-wheel drive system with Active Torque Vectoring working with a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
More power less weight From page 1 There is contrasting hand-stitching, tread plates and heel rests in triangular pattern aluminium and sculpted door panels. The Australian launch of the Pista was held in the 2400 square-metre Ferrari North Shore Service Centre. This stateof-the-art facility incorporates the latest Ferrari high-tech equipment including seven Corghi hoists, one of which was used to display the Pista’s underbody technology and design elements. In conjunction with the Sydney launch of the 488 Pista coupe its Spider convertible sibling was unveiled at Ferrari’s new Gold Coast showroom. Both models are on sale now with the coupe priced at $596,888 and the Spider at $658, 888. On-road costs need to be added.
claimed the title of the world’s fastest production SUV when it set a new record lap time of 7 minutes 51.7 seconds at Germany’s Nurburgring. Inside the topline Stelvio typical Italian ambience by way of fine materials; premium natural leather, Alcantara, aluminium and carbon fibre. Infotainment includes the Alfa Romeo Connect 3D Navigation using an 8.8-inch infotainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto. As well as having excellent ability to avoid a crash the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio features many high-tech safety features to keep it out of trouble. These include forward collision warning/autonomous emergency braking, active cruise control and integrated braking system.
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December 7 - 13 | 2018
2018
Honda HR-V RS
By EWAN KENNEDY FOLLOWING our recent two-week outback holiday in Queensland driving a Honda CR-V we moved across into the CR-V’s smaller brother, the Honda HR-V. In particular a newly introduced model, the RS which is a semi sporty variant. The introduction of the RS brings the 2018 HR-V range to four model grades: VTi, VTi-S, RS and VTi-LX. STYLING The HR-V RS has 18-inch alloy wheels, black chromed main grille, honeycomb lower grille and foglight garnish. Keeping up the dark theme it has black door mirrors; dark chromed door handles; and a piano black body kit. Inside, are heated leather-trimmed seats, a leather-wrapped sports steering wheel and gear knob, and alloy sports pedals. The above details are of the new HR-V RS, however, Honda has taken the opportunity to facelift the rest of the HR-V range. We are told that these are based on the oft-lauded styling of the Honda Civic. The updates include a new front bumper and grille across the range and LED headlights from the VTi-S upwards. POWERTRAIN Though it’s aimed at the sportier side of the SUV market, new HR-V RS doesn’t have any more performance as it retains the standard 1.8-litre, four-cylinder engine that continues to produce 105 kilowatts of power, with torque of 172 Newton metres. All HR-V models have a CVT automatic, but in this latest upgrade of the range it features stepped ratios at full throttle. This gives a sporty feel without taking too much away from the added efficiency of a CVT. There are paddle shifters on the RS if the driver doesn’t agree on the ratio chosen by the computer. INFOTAINMENT The HR-V offers advanced audio, information and connectivity features via a 7.0-inch touch screen. There’s Bluetooth connectivity for Apple and Android systems, including audio streaming, Siri with Apple iPhone and HDMI audio. SAFETY As well as the normal suite of passive and active safety systems, the RS has Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure
HALF HOT: Sporty Honda HR-V RS features a dark finish. Warning. The latter determines if the vehicle is unintentionally leaving the lane and gives visible and audible warnings to tell the driver to concentrate on driving. DRIVING Stepping out of the Honda CR-V into the smaller HR-V was interesting. There is less loss of interior space than we had expected. Certainly it’s smaller, but two adults can be carried comfortably in the back without too much compromising between front and rear occupants. The RS’s luggage area isn’t a lot smaller either and, of course, uses Honda’s excellent fully flat ‘magic’ system that’s spacious and easy to use. New-design front seats are fitted to the RS. These gave good support and comfort during our test period. Honda tells us additional insulation for a quieter cabin in RS and the interior ambience felt
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like that of a larger, more upmarket SUV. Incidentally, the topline HR-V model, the VTi-LX, also receives the same seats and extra insulation as the new RS. Much of the work to produce the semi sporty RS is in the suspension and handling department with firmer damper and spring rates for reduced body roll. In an interesting move the RS has a new variable steering gear ratio of 2.38:1 compared to the 2.79:1 of the others in the HR-V range. You wouldn’t exactly call this a track day car, but there was plenty of driving pleasure from the way the RS felt when we took it over our hilly test route behind our home on the Gold Coast. It’s quick to respond to steering inputs, isn’t fazed by sudden changes of direction and throttle control in bends works nicely. Comfort hasn’t suffered overmuch,
though some passengers did say it bumped around more than they liked on some of the harsher road segments. Tyre noise is generally pretty good though good-old Aussie coarse-chip surfaces do increase it, particularly on newer surfaced segments. You don’t get something for nothing in this world and as keen drivers we are more than happy with the way this Honda feels. As always do your own pre-purchase test drive and make sure you cover the sort of roads that you will be following in day-today driving. And perhaps take it for a fang on your favourite Sunday-drive roads. SUMMING UP Honda’s new RS variant of the popular HR-V is enjoyable to drive and a competent load carrier. It would certainly get a place on our short list if we are contemplating a small-medium SUV.
new safety features on Lexus LS 500
SAFE AS HOUSES: Lexus LS is a sleek high-tech luxury saloon. By EWAN KENNEDY LEXUS has introduced additional driving assistance and advanced precollision support in its LS 500 flagship. World-first technology can pinpoint the location of a pedestrian and
automatically control the car’s steering and braking. The position of the pedestrian is shown in an animated graphic on the vehicle’s head-up display, aiding the driver’s intuitive recognition of the situation. If the car calculates that brake control
alone will be insufficient to avoid a collision, it can provide steering assistance in addition to activating an alert and applying the brakes. When active steering assist is deployed, the car will only move within a clearly marked lane. The system automatically
checks for any vehicles including motorcycles. Other new safety features help the car stay in its correct lane and to warn the driver of the possibility of collisions with vehicles approaching diagonally or from either side at intersections.
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December 7 - 13 | 2018
Hyundai Ioniq launched
By EWAN KENNEDY
MIDWAY through the year we drove Hyundai’s Ioniq during early-stage testing on Australian roads. Now the eagerly awaited Hyundai is going on sale Downunder. It is offered in pure-electric and petrol-petrol-electric variant. The flagship Ioniq Electric has a real-world, pureelectric range of 230 km and the capability for charging its high-voltage lithium-ion polymer battery to 80 per cent capacity in approximately 23 minutes. It is priced from $44,990 The 2019 Ioniq Plug-in combines a petrol engine with an electric motor. It can make electric-only trips of up to 63 kilometres and has the option for easy overnight charging of the high-voltage
battery. Recommended retail is $40,990. The 2019 Ioniq Hybrid is a significantly lower cost model - from just $33,990 which is powered primarily by a petrol engine, with a battery-powered electric motor providing assistance as required. Regenerative braking allows the hybrid system to recover much of the kinetic energy that is lost in conventional vehicles, using it to charge the high-voltage battery. Every 2019 Hyundai Ioniq is available in Elite and Premium trim levels, and each boasts safety, convenience and driver appeal familiar from Hyundai’s conventional-engine line-up. We will arrange test drives of several models and provide details and our opinions shortly.
IT’S HERE: Hyundai Ioniq is a smart looking hatchback with various power sources.
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ATOMIK, 4 stroke 50cc, similar to CRF 50 Honda, excellent showroom condition, electric and kickstart, hardly used, ideal Christmas, $620. Ph 0490 063 945.
2013 Kawasaki Ninja special edition motor bike, (1J8XU), registered to June 2019, 16,520km, excellent condition, sold "as is", must sell, $2900 ono. Ph 0421 188 449.
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WINDSOR Statesman Seaview 17’ pop-top, 2003 model, island bed, front kitchen, air command A/C, deep cycle battery, radio, DVD, CD player, roll out awning, regularly serviced, excellent condition, Vic reg, $17,500 ono. Ph 5721 6982 or 0408 556 627.
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T SECorolla 2005 Toyota MUS Ascent Hatchback E VERNEW 2002, (TIZ667) May 15. 18’6� caravan, excellent 126,000km,inside manual, condition and 17" alloy wheels,annex, TRD out, full canvas upgrades, tinted hardly used, roll winout dows, excellent awning, near new,condi3-way tion $8000. 0438 fridge, freezer,Ph 4 burner 988 608. stove top, east west bed with underneath storage, comfortable lounge, plenty of cupboard HONDA XR70, new space, $19,500 ono. Ph motor (non genuine), 0417 329 324. $580. Honda XR80, 1986, red colour, great original condition, collectable, $1500. Ph 0490 063 945. 2002 Windsor Rapid poptop caravan, sleeps 6, great condition, registered, deep cell battery, light to tow, easy to set up, new awning. TDR Pit Pro, 125cc, Selling due to upgrade. goes well, cheap fun, $17,500 ono. 0411 250 $395. Ph 0490 063 945. 510.
SOLD CARAVANS & CAMPERS
2012 Ezytrail, heavy duty camper trailer, electric brakes, toolbox, kitchen, battery, very good condition, reg Sept 2019, (U79692), $4950. Ph 0490 148 808.
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FORD Falcon RTV ute 2005, 3 seater, auto, 6cyl, dedicated gas, 250,000km, diff lock, c/c, towbar, recent RWC, new tonneau cover, alloys, (1KP4AG), $6200. Ph 0402 337 568.
FORD Fairlane Ghia, 2005 BA sedan, (1KZ6NL), almost as new condition, RWC, 121,000km, $6400. Ph 0427 276 360 or 0417 776 169.
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2014 Subaru XV 2.0i, reg (1BO6JN), auto, full service history, 22cm ground clearance, rear spoiler and Thule luggage pod ($2400 value), $16,900. Ph 0427 220 005.
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7ANGARATTA 2002 Jayco Penguin 13’, (P52637), very good condition throughout, full annexe in excellent condition, plus extras, $8500 ono. Ph 0407 908 203.
COMPASS caravan, 2000 model, double bed, microwave, 3 way fridge, new tyres, bearings, electric brakes, in excellent condition, $12,000. Ph 0412 331 383
K A N G A C a m p e r, Big Red, 2002, boat rack, Treg hitch, Alco suspension, 2 water tanks, queen mattress, (P67488), Dec 2019, good condition, $6500. Ph 0427 718 119.
FORD Mondeo, 2010 titanium wagon, ex Ford executive luxury vehicle, 2lt turbo diesel, 1,000km per tank, 156,000 hwy kms, full service history, (YCQ773) until April 2019, RWC, $14,000 ono. Ph 0423 957 779.
2005 Holden Astra manual, very good condition, (TOG411), 123,870 genuine km, air cond, tyres 60%, great ÂżUVW FDU 3K
2013 Holden Cruze, 2L turbo diesel, 1000km/ tank, 5 star safety rating, ESC and traction control, auto, 120,000km, RWC, (1MG4SF), $7500. Ph 0400 775 963.
2012 Ford Territory Titanium, SZ wagon, 5 door, 7 seats, sport, 6 speed,AWD, diesel, auto, 2.7L, leather upholstery, blue tooth, Sat Nav, DVD player, 4 new tyres, electric brakes, tow bar, (ZEC979) until 18/1/2019, 142,000km, excellent condition, $24,000 ono. Ph 0407 908 203.
2008 BMW 325i with sports pack, 6cyl, leather upholstery, sunroof, Bluetooth, navigation, Michelin tyres, 6 months registration (WHB640), 1 owner business, excellent condition, Urgent pre Xmas sale $8950. Ph 0418 505 514.
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G I L F L I G H T speedboat, 1985 Spitfire II, 350 Chev, high pole, training bar, bimini, good condition, NISSAN Navara D22, $13,000. Ph 0418 372 2013, OME suspension, 705. Safari snorkel, ARB bull STORAGE bar, new clutch and rego, gearbox, roof racks, V I C T O R I A N 10 months reg, RWC, CARAVAN STORAGE. (ZSB629), $11,000 ono. S e c u r e u n d e r c ove r Ph 0418 974 927. storage for caravans, HILUX, dual cab ute, boats, cars and more. 1997, 2x4, 304,000km, From $15.50. Oxley. great worker, (OQF773), P h 0 4 2 8 8 4 7 6 5 7 . $2500. Ph 0409 240 www.victoriancaravan storage.com.au 800.
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