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IN DEMAND: It is left to flash wheels and squat stance to show what the VW Golf R Special Edition is all about.
Golf R ‘special’
trumpets a stirring fanfare By DEREK OGDEN those of a muffled trumpet to a full-on brass ensemble, the latter particularly at high engine speeds and when changing gear. Oh, and it saves seven kg in weight compared with the standard R system. All this comes at a price: $61,990, plus onroad costs, five grand more than the standard Golf R. An optional Panoramic electric glass sunroof can add $1900. However, the hatch really is something special. STYLING While on the restrained side of hot hatches the Special Edition squares off on all four wheels as if challenging all-comers to ‘have a go’. Unlike some of the pretenders this
champ can mix it with the best. Cross-drilled front discs with special performance pads and a silver logo plate on the calliper are part of the R Performance brake system, which joins the Akropovic exhaust in saving weight. Lighter by two kg than the set-up on the standard Golf R, it provides increased stability and improved response in the wet while being less prone to fading. Combined with gloss black Pretoria 19-inch alloy wheels weighing just 9.6 kg, unsprung mass is further reduced. Added are such visual touches as gloss black door mirrors and a subtle tailgate badge. All in all, the exterior presents a rather subdued appearance for such an out-
there performer. It is left to the wheels to hint at something ‘Special’. INTERIOR The cabin comes with standard features found in the common-or-garden Golf R. This includes a 9.2-inch display with gesture operation, satellite navigation, CD player, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition, there’s a 12.3-inch active driving display. Leather upholstery, heated front seats, power adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, proximity key and push button start, shift paddles, and a threespoke leather sports steering wheel all add a premium feel to the surroundings.
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WASTE disposal is not the thing to attract an adrenalin rush in someone seeking a heart-stirring driving experience. However, all the action need not be limited to under the bonnet. Heightened vehicle performance can be an arm’s length away from - and at the upper end of the sporty spectrum – to the power plant. Take the new VW Golf R Special Edition, for example. Replete with performance options, previously available only in Europe, the outstanding feature of the Golf R Special Edition is the Akropovic exhaust and muffler made from a titanium alloy resistant to high temperatures and characterised by four unique pipes producing notes ranging from
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2019 Jaguar XE
details and prices „ UPGRADE: Jaguar XE sedan has received changes to the body to give it cues to the Jaguar F-TYPE sportscar.
JAGUAR'S XE midsize sedan has been By EWAN KENNEDY given a makeover outside and in as well as receiving additional technology. WKH RSWLRQDO &RQ² JXUDEOH '\QDPLFV The lineup has been trimmed down for system is chosen. Australia, with a focus on the performance Changes to the body are to give the focused models. The Jaguar XE is now XE cues to the Jaguar F-TYPE sportscar. offered in both R-Dynamic SE and HSE. The aim being to give the XE look wider Both use the 221 kW advanced Ingenium and lower than before, with larger front turbo-petrol engine. apertures, all-LED headlights with striking Standard on XE models,Dynamic mode ‘J’ blade daytime running lights. At the DPSOL² HV WKH FDUÂŹV VSRUWLQJ FKDUDFWHU ZLWK rear there's a new bumper design and faster gear shifts, sharper throttle response slender all-LED taillights. and increased steering weighting. Drivers The R-Dynamic models have aircraft can alter their driving experience when winglet-inspired sculpted surfaces, dark
Golf R ‘special’ trumpets a stirring fanfare „ From page 1 Storage is great with big door pockets front and back. There are two cupholders in the rear fold-down armrest and another two up front, along with deep stowage under the centre console armrest. INFOTAINMENT To complete the Special Edition package, however, Volkswagen Australia has included a Dynaudio 400 Watt premium audio system, normally a $1000 option Down Under. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The Special Edition has the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine as the regular Golf R with the same output of 213 kW and 380 Nm. This is mated with a seven-speed DSG dual clutch automatic transmission and VW 4Motion all-wheel drive. SAFETY Earning a five-star ANCAP safety rating, the Golf R Special Edition boasts autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop / go, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert as standard. Automatic parking is on tap, as are a reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors. DRIVING To all intents and purposes, the Golf R Special Edition is built to show off the hand-made exhaust system. All the rest is Golf R old hat. The word ‘muffler’, applied to the
Akrapovic, is an oxymoron. In no way does the system dumb down the powerplant, the exhaust helping the Golf R Special Edition deliver, through its twin trumpettipped titanium tailpipe, a rip-roaring ride with soundtrack to match. The maker claims a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds, with fuel consumption of 7.2 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban / highway cycle. Not on offer is a six-speed manual variant. However, the auto is finely tuned to produce relaxed travel in town and spirited going out in the sticks through fast stretches and tight and twisting bends. It’s not missed. In other words, the VW Golf R Special Edition can be a boulevard cruiser or theme park thriller; the choice is yours. The car is a five-seater hatch back with plenty of head room, although skinny seats, offering plenty of lateral support, are a problem a broad-backed person needs to wear. Boot space is limited by the all-wheel drive to 343 litres against the 380 litres of the front-wheel drive Golf hatches. SUMMARY The good news is the final batch of 400 ‘Specials’ allocated to Australia, we are told, are all on their way Down Under; the bad news is, they are selling fast and some of us could be left but to look on in envy.
mesh detailing to the rear valance and alternative wheel styles. On the interior, WKH VSRUWLQJ LQ³ XHQFHV FRQWLQXH ZLWK sports-style seats with contrast stitching, Satin Chrome gearshift paddles and R-Dynamic tread plates. The new interior features extensive use of soft-touch materials, premium veneers and door trims that improve usability and practicality. New XE has Jaguar’s Touch Pro Duo infotainment system with integrated high-resolution touchscreens. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
Wireless device charging and Smart 6HWWLQJV WHFKQRORJ\ DOVR PDNH WKHLU ² UVW appearance in the XE. Jaguar's ClearSight interior rear view mirror system uses a wide angle rearfacing camera, the system feeds images WR D KLJK GH² QLWLRQ VFUHHQ ZLWKLQ WKH frameless rear view mirror; unhindered by tall rear passengers, poor light or rain on the rear screen. We have yet to drive the upgraded Jaguar XE, but will do so as soon as possible after its release and provide our comments immediately afterwards.
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„ TECHNOLOGY AND STYLE: New Audi A8 is a handsome saloon with relatively conservative lines.
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TAKE HOME TEST DRIVE: Test the Subaru on the roads you know best.
Test drive Subarus at your home By EWAN KENNEDY
WANT to test drive Subaru on your home ground rather than at a Subaru dealership? Then have a Subaru be brought to your home, work or anywhere else that best suits. Using it on roads that are very familiar to you lets you get a proper feel for a Subaru you’re considering buying. After a successful pilot in the Sydney metro region, Subaru Australia has expanded its mobile test drive program, ‘Test Drive at Yours’, nationally at participating retailers. At this stage about 50 per cent of Subaru dealers Australia wide operate the program. This number is increasing quickly. All Subaru models are available, with the STI variants only offered through STI specialist dealers. Subaru Australia managing director, Colin Christie, said: “We were impressed by the reception of our trial in Sydney,
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