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JANUARY 18 - 24 | 2019
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NOT TOO HOT: Sporty, without being over the top in appearance, the new Kia Rio GT-Line is a neat little performance machine.
2019 Kia Rio GT-Line By EWAN KENNEDY looks to be timeless rather than ground breaking, it’s very much a nod to the European marques. It has the latest evolution of Kia’s ‘tigernose’ grille introduced late in 2018. Its grille is thinner and wider and gives the Rio a positive appearance. The GT-Line features a relatively subtle body kit with black mirror caps and black details in the sills and around the rear lights. It rides on attractive 17-inch alloys. INSIDE The cabin is nicely styled and to our eyes has a somewhat upmarket look. The straight lines running the width of the dashboard increase the sense of space.
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The GT-Line gets a sporty flat-bottom steering wheel with simple-to-use infotainment controls. Also sporty carbonlook details. There are bottle holders in every door, these take 1.5-litre bottles in the front and half-litre bottles in the rear. Large drink holders in the front were much appreciated. INFOTAINMENT At the centre of the dashboard is a reasonably sized 7.0-inch touchscreen with a high-resolution display. There’s a sixspeaker sound system, Bluetooth, Apple Carplay and Android Auto. POWERTRAINS Kia Rio GT-Line has a sporty 1.0-litre threecylinder turbo-petrol with 88 kW of power and 172 Nm of torque. Thus it’s following
the European route where virtually every late model car now uses a smaller capacity unit with turbocharging. The Rio GT-Line’s engine drives the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual. A full-manual gearbox isn’t on offer, shame but that’s the way of the future. Indeed it’s the way of the present as you can no longer buy a Ferrari with a manual ‘box. This turbo engine is unique to the Rio GTLine, a 1.4-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine is used in the rest of the Rio range. SAFETY Standard features on all Kia Rio models include ABS, ESC, VSM, reverse parking sensors, rearview camera and six airbags.
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KIA’S fourth-generation Rio first arrived here in January 2017 and received a major upgrade in November 2018. The subject of this week’s road test is the sporting Rio GTLine. It sits in an interesting position in that it’s not a hot-hatch but rather provides added driving appeal and a bit more power than the standard models. It’s a warm-hatch rather than a hot-hatch, which leaves room for a hotter model at some time in the future. Kia Australia won’t comment on this, but stay tuned and we will bring you news when / if it comes to hand. In the meantime let’s look in detail at the Rio GT-Line. STYLING The design is neat and tidy and already
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January 18 - 24 | 2019
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 clubsport
NOT A TOY: Serious about racing? The Porsche has serious machinery for you. PORSCHE 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is aimed at the serious driver and the latest two versions take them a further step forward. The Trackday is for ambitious amateur racing drivers, the Competition variant for national and international motor racing. Powering the 718 GT4 Clubsport is a 3.8-litre flat-six engine producing 425 hp (313 kW), this is 40 horsepower up on the previous version. The power goes to the rear wheels via a six-speed dualclutch gearbox and mechanical rear axle differential lock. The Trackday has a fixed shock absorber setup. The ABS, ESC and traction control assistance systems ensure forgiving handling at the limit
By EWAN KENNEDY and can be deactivated. The Competition has shock absorbers that can be adjusted in three stages; a brake balance system that can be infinitely adjusted between the front and rear axle. An integrated air jack system minimises pit stop times and there’s a safety fuel tank with a capacity of 115 litres for long-distance events. The quick-release racing steering wheel adopted from the 911 GT3 R ensures a range of adjustment options for the individual needs of the drivers. An automatic fire extinguishing system adds another safety feature for the racetrack.
Fascinatingly Porsche’s designers have concentrated not only on faster lap times, but also on the sustainable use of raw materials. It’s the first production race car with body parts made of natural-fibre composite material. The doors and rear wing are made of an organic fibre mix sourced primarily from agricultural by-products such as flax or hemp fibres. They have similar properties to carbon fibre in terms of weight and stiffness. Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport, is delivered ex-works with a welded-in safety cage, a racing bucket seat as well as a six-point harness. Both versions can be ordered now and will be delivered around the world from February.
2019 Kia Rio GT-Line From page 1 The GT-Line adds AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) and Lane Keep Assist to the passive safety features. There are IsoFix child seat mounting on the two outer rear seats. DRIVING There’s some turbo lag in this small capacity engine, but once you’re through that stage there’s plenty of urge. Again, it’s not a hot-hatch so you don’t get a huge push in the back. Nevertheless, there’s enough performance and the dual-clutch responds nicely to the throttle to quickly get the engine into the best revs. Around town we found the little Kia using eight to ten litres per hundred kilometres, this dropped significantly in easy country running and on motorways making under six litres per hundred with ease. Interestingly this sporty version of the Rio will use less petrol than the rest of the range thanks to its turbo efficiency and the use of a seven-speed auto. For many years the Australian suspension team has worked closely with its Korean counterparts to give us a car that’s semisporty without being overly firm. This shows up in the GT-Line with steering that’s nicely weighted and that provides good feedback. Handling is very good and an excellent compromise between that of a highperformance machine and a daily driver. Similarly, comfort is well sorted out. Some really harsh roads did bounce the little Kia about at times but backing off if need be sorted it all out. Making driving simpler at night is a full range of LED lights: headlights, daytime running lights, position lamps, foglights and rear lights. SUMMING UP Kia Rio GT-Line drives well with decent, if not stunning performance, is attractive and well priced. Surprisingly it sits in a class of just two vehicles, the other being the Suzuki Swift Sport. Drive both to see for yourself, we’re not sure which would be our choice. Topping off the appeal of the Kia Rio GT-Line is the company’s seven-year factory warranty, seven-year capped price servicing and seven-year roadside assist. Other makers are gradually moving up to longer warranties, usually to five years, but at this stage none of the major players have gone the seven-year route on all models.
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January 18 - 24 | 2019
MINI Millbrook Edition LEGEND Additional and covers the original successes in
MINI Australia has announced a Mini Millbrook Edition based on the John Cooper Works three-door hatch. Only 20 are coming to Australia and are priced at $57,275 plus on-road costs. What Mini calls “a vintage motorsportinspired exterior finish” paint called Ice Blue is exclusive to the Millbrook Edition. Black 17-inch alloys work beautifully with the Ice Blue paint. The black theme continues on the roof and mirror caps. Black Line exterior trims and JCW
By EWAN KENNEDY bonnet stripes continue the theme. Additional driving lights and covers are a nod to the original Mini’s giantkilling rallying endeavours in the 1960s. Sun protection glazing and a sunroof are standard. High-end Lounge leather upholstery, piano black dash surfaces and other detail areas follow the exterior theme. These additions build on the standard specifications of the Mini John Cooper
REMEMBERED: driving lights are a nod to Mini’s rallying the 1960s.
Works Hatch: a 12-speaker harman/ kardon sound system; an 8.8-inch touchscreen; Professional navigation; Adaptive suspension; park assist; LED headlights with union jack-styled LED tail lights and Anthracite roof lining. Millbrook Edition is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with specific JCW tuning to generate 170kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It sits beside an eight-speed automatic and features launch control and paddle shifters.
“We love demonstrating the wide range of personalisation options available to Mini owners,” said Mini Australia chief, Brett Waudby. “Millbrook, with its specific appearance and JCW performance, is a fitting special edition offer for the recentlyupdated Mini Hatch range. And with only 20 destined for the Australian market, it will become a collector’s item,” he said. The Mini Millbrook is available to order now and is priced from $57,275 plus onroad costs.
dashboard with open-pore ash wood trim, and DINAMICA microfibre roof liner; and an AMG-specific IWC design analogue clock. SAFETY Standard safety features include nine airbags; Multibeam LED headlights; DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist system with Active Lane Keeping Assist; Blind Spot Assist; Active Brake Assist; Traffic Sign Assist; Isofix child seat mountings; and Autonomous Emergency Braking in the form of the Benz PRE-SAFE system which prepares both vehicle and occupants when an imminent collision is sensed. INFOTAINMENT AMG G 63 uses the same twin 12.3-inch widescreen displays as the E- and S-Class sedans. There’s also an off-road information centre; digital radio; TV tuner; 590 watt Burmester 15-speaker sound system; COMAND Online infotainment system with internet connectivity and fast hard-
disc navigation featuring 3D map display and dynamic route guidance; smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new Mercedes-AMG G 63 is priced at $247,700 plus on-road costs. There are two options packages. The $5900 Night Package provides darkened tinted indicator lenses, black exterior door mirror housings, trim elements in the bumper in obsidian black, under-guard painted in black, spare wheel housing in black, and black multi-spoke alloy wheels The $19,500 Edition 1 includes Night Package exterior elements with black Nappa leather seats in black/red with diamond stitching, multi-contour adjustment for the front seats with massage and climate control; metal AMG badges embedded in the front seat back-rests; AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather with red stitching; red-pepper carbon fibre interior trim.
2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63
THE Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been around since the late 1970s when it was created as a rival for the Range Rover. It was originally called the G-Wagen an abbreviation of Gelandewagen or “cross country vehicle” for which there can be no argument because it’s right up there with the toughest off-road vehicles on the market. The shape of the G-Class has changed very little over its four decades and the latest model retains the same iconic boxy design that clearly appeals to its loyal buyers. There have however been significant mechanical, safety, technology and equipment updates to ensure the new model remains as desirable and tough as ever. The latest addition to the G-Class range is the Mercedes-AMG G 63. It’s powered by a bi-turbo 4.0-litre V8 making 575 horsepower (430 kW) and 850 Nm of torque. That’s up from the 420kW/760Nm produced by the previous model’s 5.5-litre V8.
By ALISTAIR KENNEDY Power is taken to all four wheels through an AMG SpeedShift TCT nine-speed automatic transmission to a permanent all-wheel-drive system, including a low-range ratio and shifton-the-move. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. An amazing effort from a vehicle that weighs around 2.5 tonnes. It’s distinguished by a new body kit including, for the first time, the distinctive AMG Panamericana grille. There’s also AMG body styling, metallic paint, side running boards, red AMG brake calipers; twin chrome-plated tailpipes on either side. and 22-inch AMG 5-Twin spoke alloy wheels Inside there are electronically adjustable front seats, steering column and mirrors with memory function; front and outer rear heated seats; three-zone climate control; Nappa leather upholstery, leather-finished
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January 18 - 24 | 2019
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HEAD TURNER: Hyundai Elantra stands out thanks to its new cascading grill.
Elantra Go: $21,490 (manual), $23,790 (automatic) Elantra Active: $25,990 (automatic) Sport & Sport Premium: TBA NOTE: THESE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GOVERNMENT OR DEALER DELIVERY CHARGES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FOR DRIVE-AWAY PRICES.
Hyundai Elantra facelifted By EWAN KENNEDY THE complete Elantra range has received a facelift, with a cascading grille, redesigned headlights and taillights, an integrated bootlid spoiler and lower diffuser. Inside there’s a revamped dashboard, a Supervision infotainment cluster, a new steering wheel design, as well as new trims and finishes. Hyundai Elantra Active now has an 8.0inch touchscreen satellite navigation system paired with an eight-speaker Infinity premium audio system with a DAB+ radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Because the Elantra Active has moved upmarket, a new Elantra Go has been
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introduced. It has a 7.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. A 2.0-litre petrol engine features in the 2019 Elantra Go and Active, it’s mated with either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual (the latter only in the Go variants). The Elantra SR name has been dropped and replaced by the Sport Premium. It features a powerful, 150kW 1.6-litre petrol turbo engine teamed with either a sixspeed manual or a seven-speed dualclutch automatic transmission. Every 2019 Elantra benefits from an Australian-specific suspension tune and electric power steering calibration, developed over many thousands of kilometres of driving over a big variety of local road conditions.
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