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By EWAN KENNEDY the G80 Ultimate Sport Design. Obviously, Genesis can’t tackle the Germans on price so you do get a lot of car for your money. Our test car for the past week was a Genesis G80 Ultimate Sport Design. STYLING The standard G80 and G80 Ultimate Sport Design variants have different front grille. The G80 and G80 Ultimate have six horizontal bars while the two Sport Design models get a dark mesh fill with copper highlights. The entry-level G80 comes with 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels. The G80 Ultimate steps up to 19-inch as do the Sport Design models but with the same dark grey satin
finish and copper highlight on the grille. Other features on the Sport Design include the same dark highlights on the front bumper; bi-xenon headlights; piano sport diffuser with mesh inserts; side skirts; dual oval exhaust tips; dark chrome window frame and door handle inserts; and brushed stainless steel pedal covers. INFOTAINMENT Sound comes from a 17-speaker Lexicon by Harman premium audio system. It’s excellent to listen to and drew us away from our habit of listening to ABC News for most of our driving time. Inside G80 the multimedia system is displayed on a 9.2-inch high-definition colour touchscreen with crisp graphics that minimise the amount of time that the driver
takes their mind off the road. Satellite navigation is standard. It has 3D maps, SUNA live traffic updates, and a comprehensive Point of Interest (POI) database. The first five years of map updates are free and can be extended for a further five 10 years when vehicle servicing is done by Genesis. There’s an analog clock below the screen and at the bottom of the dashboard are USB and Aux sockets alongside a wireless smartphone charging pad. Bluetooth pairing was intuitive and took less than a minute. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both available.
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THE Genesis G80 is an upmarket South Korean saloon that comes to Australia in four variants: standard G80, Sport Design, Ultimate and Ultimate Sport Design. All come with a 3.8-litre naturally-aspirated V6 petrol engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Yes, the rear wheels - Genesis aim is to take on the prestige Germans and Brits, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar in providing the added driving pleasure of accelerator control to the rear wheels. All-wheel drive is available in overseas markets but there are no plans at this stage for this to come to Australia. The G80 prices range from $68,900 for the entry-level G80 through to $92,900 for
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BMW pals up for premium performance By DEREK OGDEN HAD BMW and Toyota not buddied up for the latest version of the latter’s Supra sports car, it is unlikely, we are told, the new Z4 M40i Roadster would have made it to market, falling sales of convertibles being the culprit. While M Series engineers had input to the car with an adaptive M suspension, M Aero package, M Sport brakes, M Sport limited-slip diff and M Sport seats, like a mid-strength beer, the Z4 M40i, falls short of the full ‘flavour’ in raw performance. However, there’s still a lot for the genuine driving enthusiast to be happy with. For example, the traditional 3-litre straight six engine layout BMW made famous takes a single turbocharger. Add a rigid chassis, low center of gravity, centrally placed seating position, 50:50 weight distribution and rear-wheel drive give the Z4 M 40i driving dynamics many rival sports car owners can only crave. As for looks, the Z4, of which the M40i is the range topper, is Calvin Luk’s fourth BMW design, following the X1, 1 Series LCI and latest generation X3. The soft top, which harks back to the traditional roadsters of the last century, weighs less than metal alternatives and helps to lower the car’s centre of gravity. It can be raised or lowered automatically in 10 seconds at vehicle speeds up to 50 km/h and is stored above the boot without intruding into cargo space. The M40i carried the standard BMW ConnectedDrive, which features Intelligent Emergency Call and Connected Package Professional, which includes remote services, real-time traffic information, wireless Apple CarPlay and concierge services, wireless smartphone charging and Bluetooth connectivity. The test vehicle featured stand-out Misano Blue metallic paintwork, a $2000 option well worth the outlay, and M seat belts ($560), which I could take or leave. The car, without on-road costs and options, can be had for $124,900. STYLING Calvin Luk’s design for the Z4’s bold exterior is the BMW Z8. At the front LED headlights take on a vertical layout for the first time on a BMW. Adding to the car’s low, wide stance, the trademark BMW kidney grille has been widened, taking on a modern 3D-look mesh finish. Large air intakes add to the contemporary styling and cooling efficiency, while an elongated bonnet, with its arrow contour lines, flows into the front kidneys, evoking the legendary BMW 507 Roadster. From the rear, 3-D tail-lights are slim and wide to fit in with the roadster’s natural curvature. The lower half is dominated by sharp breather sections, dual trapezoidal exhaust pipes and a unique diffuser design. An M Aero package on the test car included front apron, side sills, and rear apron in body colour, while a contrasting diffuser insert was in Dark Shadow metallic. The Z4 M40i rolls on bespoke 19-inch alloy wheels with an M Performance Cerium Grey finish incorporate M Sport brakes. Rollover bars are similar in colour. INTERIOR Occupants settle into m Sport seats with integrated headrests upholstered in black leather with contrasting stitching. The test vehicle
AT A GLANCE Ŷ This Roadster a two-way street for BMW and Toyota design and engineering also was fitted with M Seat belts, a $560 option. A BMW Live Cockpit Professional consists of the 10.25-inch digital instrument display, which backs up as a sat nav display screen featuring BMW’s Operating System 7.0. A head-up display completes the picture. INFOTAINMENT BMW Connected Package Professional incorporates remote services, real-time traffic info, concierge services and Apple Carplay, while ConnectedDrive includes free use of vehicle apps, including news and weather, through BMW Online. A built-in SIM card is 4G compatible. A Harmon / Kardon 408W surround sound system includes 12 speakers and seven channels. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS While the 3-litre turbocharged straight six engine is part of the BMW tradition, the latest version includes new technology including a water-cooled exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head and direct injection that sprays fuel at up to 350 bar pressure. Also new is the eight-speed sports automatic transmission with launch control. Steering wheel-mounted paddles give access to full manual operation. SAFETY A roll-over system protects occupants. A standard range of safety systems is present. I can vouch for the autonomous emergency
braking having experienced its effectiveness in traffic congestion on the highway. DRIVING The Roadster and I got off to a bad start. The driver’s seatbelt clasp was positioned deep in the space between the seat base and the transmission tunnel making it hard for even my average-size hand to clip it. Persistence paid off. Beyond that things just got better. Fire up the 3-litre straight six engine, a BMW trademark, and an eight-speed sports automatic transmission with launch control feeds its 250 kW and 500 Nm efficiently to the road through the rear wheels. Alternatively, shift paddles allow full manual operation for the driver, who is positioned amidships. A rigid chassis, low centre of gravity, 50:50 weight distribution all add up to a dynamic drive. Longer by almost 100 mm than the Z4 it replaces, the wheelbase is 26 mm less, the wider track fore and aft, plus variable sports steering and limited-slip M Sport differential, serve up a sharp response to driver input, resulting in outstanding agility. Adaptive M Suspension and M Sport brakes are not to be sniffed at. Drive Experience Control offers Sport, Comfort, Eco, Pro and Adaptive modes to keep the adventurous happy. Comfort mode is quite adequate for stop-start city stuff, but engage ‘Sport’ and the Roadster throws off the shackles and shows what a sports car can
ENGINE: 3-litre turbocharged petrol, 8sp MAX POWER: 250 kW MAX TORQUE: 500 Nm DRIVELINE: 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic, RWD RANGE: 7.4 litres per 100 km
really do – how about zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds? All the action is accompanied by a raw engine note that on overrun produces a snap, crackle and pop from the twin tailpipes far more tasty than that of the ubiquitous breakfast cereal for which the phrase was coined. A real treat. Fuel consumption was wildly wayward, depending the drive mode, but BMW claims a combined urban / highway cycle figure of 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres. At 281 litres, luggage capacity is half as much again as the previous model and does not shrink with the black soft top cleverly stowed above the boot space. A wind deflector keeps the cabin atmosphere relatively calm with the roof down. SUMMIMG UP The Z4 M40i is a car for all seasons, from a boulevard cruiser in the city to a terrific tearaway when given its head on the open road. The soft top works a treat; a pity about the awkward seatbelt episodes.
Ford performance Fiesta ST By EWAN KENNEDY
Ŷ NEW GENERATION: The Ford Fiesta will come with the convenience of five doors
FORD Performance Fiesta ST new-generation model will debut in Australia in the first quarter of 2020. For the first time it will be offered with a five-door body. Powered by a 134 kW / 240 Nm turbocharged engine it will have selectable Drive Modes, and Performance Pack with Limited-Slip Differ-
ential (LSD), Launch Control. Also standard is the much talked about Ford-patented force vectoring springs for sharper turn-in, responsiveness and engagement. Infotainment will see SYNC 3 as standard and there’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility as well as built-in satellite navigation and B&O PLAY 10-speaker premium audio. Safety features are a full-
colour reversing camera, AEB with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Aid and Traffic Sign Recognition. Exterior colours include Performance Blue, Frozen White, Magnetic, Moondust Silver, Race Red, Shadow Black and Silver Fox. Standard interior features include Recaro leather-andsuede seating, ST gear knob, flat-bottomed steering wheel with stitching that is replicat-
ed on the leather handbrake lever and gear-lever. Fiesta ST comes with a five-year/unlimited kilometre factory warranty, as well as Ford Service Benefits, which includes Service Loan Car Program, Service Price Promise and SYNC 3 sat-nav mapping updates to eligible customers at participating dealerships. Contact your local dealer for further details on the latter offer.
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Genesis G80 ultimate sport design Ĺś From page 1 G80 also comes with Genesis Connected Services, a smartphone app that allows the customer to stay connected to their vehicle using a pre-installed module that connects the computer systems to the customer’s smartphone to provide a variety of information. SAFETY Standard safety features includes nine airbags; Blind-Spot Collision Warning; Driver Attention Warning; Lane Departure Warning; Forward Collision Avoidance Assist for both cars and pedestrians; Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning; Smart Cruise Control; Active Air Bonnet Lift; full LED adaptive headlights and LED daytime running lights; and Surround View Monitor. DRIVING Genesis G80 is a delight to sit inside with wide, well ventilated, comfortable seats. The G80 Ultimate and Ultimate Sport Design have Nappa leather appointed interior; heated and ventilated front and outboard rear seats; heated steering wheel; powered softclose doors; head-up display and memory settings for the 16-way powered driver’s seat and steering wheel. Rear seat passengers get access to a number of features from controls in the large centre armrest including powered recline and slide seat adjustments as well as the ability to increase legroom by sliding the front passenger forward by pushing a button. Ideal for chauffeur-driven rear seat passengers but best not to let the kids know about it. Rear headroom is ďŹ ne for passengers under 1.8 metres although where the sunroof is ďŹ tted they may have their head touching the roof. They can utilise the rear seat recline feature and settle back in comfort with their heads having good clearance. The ride is as smooth and comfortable as is to be expected from a car at this premium luxury level. It leans towards the comfort side in the eternal comfort/handling compromise. Steering is precise with good feedback, it feels like a smaller vehicle, always a sign of driving pleasure. There’s plenty of power on tap from the V6
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engine. We do love sitting behind naturallyaspirated engines because of their almost instantaneous response - something that simply isn’t there even in the best of smallcapacity turbo engines. SUMMING UP Genesis G80 is an excellent vehicle that provides near European levels of handling with comfort and equipment at signiďŹ cantly lower prices than the prestige German and British marques. But it has virtually no image in the minds of the general public in Australia. We await with interest any alteration of Aussie perception.
AT A GLANCE ENGINE: 3.778 Litre V6 MAX POWER: 232 kW MAX TORQUE: 397 Nm DRIVELINE: Eight-speed automatic RANGE: Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 10.8 L/100km
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