16
|
THE WITNESS
JUNE 13, 2019
WHEELS
www.witness.co.za
Wheeled events in KZN • June 15 to 17: The Gas Motorshow at Cornubia Mall in Umhlanga offers every modified car imaginable, from rat rods to super cars, while displays will include drifting, motorcross, karting and spinning alongside a street food festival, live music and a free kiddy zone. Tickets from R150 per person on Computicket. • June 16: Team 44 presents the third annual Youth Day Spinfest at Mason’s Mill in Pietermaritzburg with 18 teams from as far as Mpumalanga and Eastern Cape competing in a Driftkhana format. Entry is R70 for adults and R30 for children under 12. More information from Wanda at 078 116 1965.
EAST COAST IENGINE MPORTS QUALITY USED LOW MILEAGE ENGINES AND GEABOXES
WE OFFER DELIVERY INTO DURBAN AND PMB ON ENGINE AND GEARBOX PURCHASES
Brand New Turbos for most makes of vehicles
NOW WITH OUR OWN IN HOUSE WORKSHOP FOR ALL YOUR FITMENT REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE LEXUS V8 ENTHUSIASTS WE OFFER
• Pre-Wired Lexus V8 1UZ VVTI complete with automatic gearbox • Pre-Wired Lexus V8 3UZ VVTI complete with automatic gearbox • Brand new and second hand original spares and service parts • Our pre-wired original OEM mnagement is ready for installation with only 6 wires to connect • All units are bench tested
WE HAVE A LARGE VARIETY OF ENGINES AND GEARBOXES TO CHOOSE FROM
• Top Quality used low mileage engines, gearboxes & Lexus parts • Heads AFFORDABLE • Turbos ENGINE • Diffs • Lexus spares • New and Second hand
A tough city slicker New Koleos keeps all the balls in Renault’s court with low prices and proven systems ALWYN VILJOEN
gaged at speeds of more than 40 km/h, or when the engine is re-started.
THE Dynamique 4x4 version of the new Koleos has arrived at Renault dealers, hot on the heels of the two-wheel drive versions that arrived in February. Apart from very impressive all-wheel drive ability, this latest Dynamique model adds a hands-free power tailgate and electric parking brake to the 4x2 model’s long list of standard features. The Koleos competes in a very tough segment, but manages to stand out from the other very good competitors with aggressive pricing, proven systems, the best possible safety levels and what Renault describes as “extreme cabin comfort offering class-leading roominess”. All Koleos models are powered by a 2.5 Petrol Engine with Renault’s X-Tronic transmission, which changes ratios like a multi-ratio automatic when the driver puts the foot down in either 4x2 or 4x4 mode. The engine does not quite live up to the Latin meaning of Koleos, which is “testis”, but its relatively low 126 kW and 233 Nm are actually more than sufficient and, of course, lower power also means lower fuel consumption. Renault claims a low 8,8litres/100km, while CO2 emissions are 188g/100 km. Safety and comfort Renault is known for taking meticulous care to build ergonomic cars that ensure the wellbeing of passengers. A lot of this design is hidden, like the pretensioner systems that tighten seatbelts the instant before a crash, or more mundane things like hot or cold cupholders and radio knobs all within finger reach. Koleos models earned the
Our friendlly sales teaam is equippedd to deaal withh all enquiiriess annd havve a weaalth of knowleddge in the mootoring fielld. We pride ourselvess in deliivering exceptionnal serrvi rvice and products to our clliennts and therefforre have a stringent quality check process in placee to make sure thaat every ry prodduct complies with our requirements and is in top order. Tel: Craigh: Dianne: Ntuthuko:
035 789 0464 035 789 0754 084 357 1082 071 677 0799 062 633 4755
Unit 1 No 13 Betastraal Street Alton, Richards Bay Fax 086 459 6725 sales@eastcoastengines.co.za
Hands-free power tailgate Through use of your remote key or placing your foot underneath the rear bumper; the motorised tailgate opens and closes automatically providing you with easy access to the 464-litre boot within five seconds. It can also be closed automatically, by means of the close switch situated in the boot lid. Electronic parking brake This additional enhancement replaces the manual footbrake. The electronic parking brake immobilises the vehicle when the engine is completely switched off. The brake also acts like hill-start assist, releasing according to the engine torque or a change in elevation for added driving convenience.
The new-look Renault Koleos offers the most all-wheel-drive ability and luxury features for the lowest price in South Africa today. PHOTO: QUICKPIC maximum five stars at the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP). These crash tests rate the safety a car offers to children and adults seated inside during a collision; impact mitigation for pedestrians outside; and driving assist systems, such as anti-lock braking systems. To these industry-standard safety features, the Koleos adds cornering fog lights, an electrochromic rear-view mirror, blind spot warning, and park assist with a rear parking camera on the large touchscreen.
As for the cupholders, the Dynamique models have a front cup holder that can be chilled or heated. And the centre console can slide 80mm forwards to create the perfect elbow rest. Four other features stand out: All-wheel drive on demand For a big car with such smooth city slicker looks, the Koleos has surprisingly good off-road abilities, thanks to 210 mm ground clearance and Renault’s All Mode 4x4-i transmission that is doing duty on sand and snow on mil-
Airless tyres go on real world tests CV Joint speCialists
for CV joints, ball joints, tie rod ends, wheel bearings.
341 GReYlinG stReet Pmb. 033 342 9174/75
MICHELIN and General Motors last week presented the long-awaited airless wheel for passenger vehicles. The Uptis Prototype (for “Unique Punctureproof Tire System”) was unveiled at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility. The companies said they will start testing the Uptis on a fleet of Bolt EV ve-
hicles in Michigan later this year. Airless tyres are already used on bicycles and construction vehicles, but vibration, noise and heat has to date made them unsuited on fast-moving cars. The tests of the Uptis in real world conditions may overcome this challenge, but tyre shops are not holding their breaths.
Bidvest McCarthy Renault Pietermaritzburg 9 Armitage Road 087 893 0488 / 087 893 0485 www.bidvestmccarthyrenault.co.za Njabulo 084 413 7751 Victor 072 102 4667 Phumembo 083 950 7744 VeneshS@mcmotor.co.za
lions of Renault’s Alliance vehicles worldwide. The driver can switch from 2WD to 4WD AUTO or the exclusive 4WS LOCK with the press of a button to the right of the steering wheel. The driver can also select a sevenspeed sequential mode to benefit from engine braking. The 4WD LOCK mode allows the driver to engage permanent four-wheel drive at speeds of less than 40 km/h to distribute available torque equally between the front and rear axles (50/50). This mode is automatically disen-
Competition The Koleos is very aggressively priced, with only the lesser-specced Mahindra XUV500 2,2 and the Nissan X-Trail 4x4 Tekna 2,5 selling for less, although a similarly specced X-Trail (which uses the same engine as is in the Koleos) lists for over R20 k more. All the other 4x4 SUV out there in this engine range costs more, like the Toyota RAV4 2,5 AWD, or Ford Kuga 2,0 TDCi AWD. A five-year or 150 000 km mechanical warranty is standard; as is a five-year or 90 000 km service plan and a six-year, anti-corrosion warranty. Service intervals are at 15 000 km. Koleos pricing Expression 2.5 CVT 4x2 R399 900 Dynamique 2.5 CVT 4x2 R449 900 Dynamique 2.5 CVT 4x4 R489 900