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from the
editor
T
he motoring industry is a fascinat-
ing place, don’t you agree? (It’s a
confusing one, too, at times.) As ev-
idence, take CAR’s Top 12 Best Buys awards
starting on page 44. This 21-year-old com-
petition to find South Africa’s best vehi-
cles originally celebrated chiefly sedans
and hatchbacks (and MPVs, back when
the French monospace was the family car
to have). This year’s competition heavily
favours SUVs and crossovers. Because so
many categories have been changed to re-
flect contemporary tastes, the only vehicle
range that won an award both in 2000 and
in 2020 is (spoiler alert!) the Mercedes-Benz
S-Class… Which vehicle type will dominate
the awards in 2040? Flying saucers?
Page through our Test section and you’ll
spot a change in our scoring system. Much
like Top 12, this formula has evolved over
the years and we’ve come full circle by re-
turning to a five-star rating method. Why,
you ask? Well, our previous technique
could lead to confusion. What exactly
should you think of a 78/100 grade? Is it
a comparatively poor score, a respectable
rating, or an excellent one? Five stars (and
their halves) are far easier to understand.
WHAT IT TOOK TO MAKE THE APRIL ISSUE
06 01 7 140 7 896
cars tested new vehicle kilometres litres of
(plus a long- driven (plus driven utility space
termer and a bike) three classics) measured
welcome
April 2020 Vol 64.03 Issue no 759
Simultaneously, we’ve reassessed the
CAR team’s scoring process. We’ve ex-
panded our voting sheets to include new
technologies and have diversified the
scoring system to reflect more varied vehi-
cle categories. Simply, what that means is,
for example, ride and handling now carry
far more weight when analysing a perfor-
mance car than a budget vehicle; practi-
cality and comfort are more important in a
large SUV than a bakkie; and so on.
Lastly, but rather sadly, you won’t find
Casebook in this issue, or the next. Garage-
man called to say he was taking a sabbati-
cal and, rascal that he is, refused to confirm
whether he’ll return to the small-town ga-
rage that’s been the scene of so many leg-
endary (often downright hilarious) tales of
mechanical woe. If enough of you write in to
protest Garageman’s decision, perhaps we
can all convince him to tinker once more…
Email car@ramsaymedia.co.za
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Mail Feature 86 6-month test: 112 TOP 12 USED BEST BUYS

12 Over to you 28 “Hi, it’s Enzo. Want to Mazda3 2,0 Astina AT 118 Starter classic:
work for me?” 90 Long-termers Ford Corsair (1964-’69)
Insight 36 When nature calls 92 Bike: Kawasaki 121 CAR Guide
14 Ford Troller TX4; Bentley 44 TOP 12 BEST BUYS Versys 1000 159 CAR Dealer
Ice Race Continental GT; 172 Buyers Guide
Alpine A110 SportsX; Drive Tech 186 My favourite movie car:
Upcoming models; Aston 32 Porsche 718 GTS 4.0 94 Techtalk 1998 Audi S8
Martin Vantage Roadster; 96 Feature: fouling
100 years of Mazda Test the fantasy
22 A cool thing: Porsche De- 60 Mercedes-Benz A200 100 Techmail
sign 1919 Globetimer UTC Sedan 7G-DCT & CLA200
23 The innovators: 7G-DCT Speed
keyless entry and start 70 BMW 118i Steptronic 102 F1 feature: you’ll need
74 Citroën C3 1,2 PureTech your helmet, James… Vehicle tracking partner
Column 81 kW Turbo AT 106 2020 F1 Guide
24 Carless … and clueless 78 Volkswagen Caddy 1,0 TSI
by Ryan Smith 75 kW Trendline Buy
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ASPIRING JOURNALIST
I am a 22-year-old living in
a rural part of Limpopo. I
like to read and watch car
reviews and this developed
into a tendency of doing mini
car reviews in my mind with
every car I get into. I also
preach the gospel of cars
(if there is such a thing) to
my peers.
CAR magazine influenced
this as it all began back in
2012 when a friend gave me
the February 2011 issue. I’ve
never looked back. I try to buy
every issue but sometimes
miss out on a month or two
due to financial reasons.
I want to review cars for
a living and work for an
establishment like yours, but
I don’t know where or how
to start. Being based in the
rural areas where most of us
watch our dreams fade away,
the problem is that we are
far away from opportunities
and lack information. What
are the requirements? Should
there any skills to acquire? siast and CAR reader, I read the
Any form of advice will be latest Performance Shootout
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TSHEGOFATJO LEKGOATHI I currently drive an Audi S4
Zebediela and consider it to be one of the
most underrated cars I have
[Great to hear from a young ever owned (and I have owned
petrolhead, Tshegofatjo! My many over the years). Visually
advice would be to use what’s it hides beneath the guise of a
at your disposal – a cellphone standard A4 (besides the subtle
camera; pen and paper – to S4 badging and the not-so-
record your area’s car culture; subtle red brake callipers and
what you see, hear and feel quad exhaust). It is a four-door
when you’re surrounded by sedan with a good-sized boot
cars. Do it regularly to establish and the usual impeccable Audi
your voice, and draw in your interior. But underneath the
family and friends for their skin lies a brilliant power unit:
feedback. I studied journalism, 260 kW and 500 N.m of torque,
so I can really only speak to that unleashed through the amazing
experience, but it did teach me Quattro all-wheel-drive system.
discipline and how to dig deeper Although not as brutal as its big
for the real story. A tertiary brother, the RS4 Avant, this car
qualification isn’t essential, is quick and all at a price tag of
however, and should never under R850 000.
deter anyone from pursuing The S4 is a brilliant all-round-
their dream. I hope we can er in my opinion and seldom
help in even the slightest way gets the recognition and praise I
by sending you a 12-month believe it deserves.
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that I am aware of) and your team
is welcome to test drive it if you
are ever in the area.
NEILL SHEARER
Howick
[All S-badged Audis are vastly un-
derrated in their respective classes,
Neill. Who wouldn’t love piloting
a nondescript S6, S7 or S8 to scare
M2s and A45s…? And thanks for the
offer to drive the MG R. All the more
reason to visit your beautiful part of
the country – editor.]
CHILD’S PLAY
Dealers might not like this but the
truth is car servicing has become
a lot easier than it was in the old
days. Back then it was points,
tappets, plugs, timing, oil change,
oil filter change, lube chassis,
carburettor adjustment, idling
setting and a whole lot more.
With modern cars, it’s much
easier: basically, it’s an oil change,
oil filter and air filter change and
lubrication of hinges. Then it’s just
a few quick and simple checks:
CV joint gaiters, exhaust rubber
hangers, water and brake-fluid
level, brake pad thickness, lights,
tyres/pressures and that’s it.
It is so simple that I asked my
11-year-old grandson to do it
with me. I also showed him how
to “read” plugs for fun, although
they last for at least 40 000 km
these days. I helped him with
the tight nuts but he did all the
rest. At the end, his face lit up,
“Grandad, this is more fun than
computer games!” Which coming
from him is praise indeed.
Computer checks? Nah, they
take ages. Once I had one done
and all it did was tell me what I
already knew: there was nothing
wrong. All you need is a ramp, a
few spanners and an oil catch-
ment dish. Filters you can buy
from independent parts suppli-
ers. Garages are only too happy
to take your used oil.
And if anyone doubts the
effectiveness of DIY servicing, my
VW Jetta has now done 195 000 km
and uses virtually no oil (I use syn-
thetic), and my previous self-ser-
viced Mercedes-Benz C-Class did
275 000 km before I sold it, using
no oil between services.
For big jobs like a clutch re-
placement, I use small independ-
ent garages and supply the parts.
DOUG LAURIE
Boskruin
IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
While on holiday, I was sure I
spotted a Rolls-Royce Cullinan
parked on the water’s edge, argu-
ably the pinnacle of luxury and
motoring status, and an exciting
car for a young car fanatic to see.
Upon closer inspection, I realised
what I had actually seen was
a blinged-up Citi Golf with big
wheels which has not changed
since its initial release in 1974. I
was shocked at how I could even
make this mistake as they are
such contrasting vehicles, despite
there being obvious similarities
in the shape. Has car design and
styling become dull and hung up
on the past reusing safe styles?
Nowadays, there are numerous
cars which to a regular person
would be indistinguishable. We
would expect a prestigious brand
like Rolls to produce show-stop-
ping vehicles drawing atten-
tion, flaunting its opulence and
prestige. Yet, the Cullinan seems
to fall short; its badge does not
make up for its polarising looks.
This is where Elon Musk’s
ridiculous design of the Tesla
Cybertruck impresses and the
simplistic yet stunning design
makes me love it. It is so unlike
anything else and shows how
motor design can be revolution-
ary, not just evolutionary.
Although it isn’t everyone’s cup
of tea, you have to respect the
radical design and how the mass
publicity it received may impact
design in the future. This could
be the catalyst to change design
monotony to design ingenuity.
ALEX BROEKMAN
Stellenbosch
[It takes quite the petrolhead to own
up to mistaking a Citi Golf for a
Cullinan, Alex! I’m a big fan of the
Cybertruck, too, only because it looks
so peculiar – editor.]
WHEN MORE IS ENOUGH
I read with some bemusement
that CAR gets flamed by some
readers, accusing yourselves
of overindulgence in exotic
machinery. Well, each to his own.
But there is a case to be made
for dreaming and drooling, and
arguably a more compelling case
for somewhat recalibrating our
focus in automotive tech R&D
towards the broader good of the
many, not just the few. Especially,
given the increasing predicament
of our environmental impact, we
the petrolheads and automotive
manufacturers collective can ill
afford the increasing trend of
overindulgence in exotic crea-
tions for the few. Perhaps, even
petrolheads do need to grow up
at some point, dreams included.
Which brings me to Terence’s
drive report on the Citroën C3 1,2
Puretech. The car makes do with
60 kW and 118 N.m. Or rather, it
doesn’t. Neither does the Hyundai
Atos 1,1, also featuring among
your “sober” assessments to
presumably please those who are
happy with 100-120 km/h in 8,73
seconds. In other words, the driver
who really (hopefully) does not
attempt to overtake anything on
the open road, but rather prefer
suburban pottering about. I mean,
one would require a runway to
overtake any sizeable vehicle at
rural road speeds in any of the
above two cars. Not safe. Indeed,
as you conclude: more is more.
More performance, that is, bring-
ing me to how much is enough.
In the good old days, with far
mail
fewer cars when typical light
to medium cars sporting 60 to
80 kW (the Golf 1 GTS and GTi
nostalgically jump to mind) were
enough, these engines would be
1 600 to 1 800 cm³, generating
much more torque than today's
1 100 cm³ runabouts, and a
useful overtaking performance of
around four to five seconds from
100-120 km/h. Because this ar-
gument is not about traffic-light
bragging rights. It is about safe
overtaking on increasingly busy
rural roads. Face it; sitting in a
queue of 15 vehicles dawdling
along at 90-100 km/h is not really
safe. Chain accidents happen
to convoys. One needs a good
bit of open road around oneself.
But overtaking is a high-risk
manoeuvre and here enough per-
formance is your friend, applied
with good common sense plus a
reasonable dose of patience.
Too little performance and
you spend too much time on the
wrong side of the road. Too much
power and you risk suffering
from delusions of invincibility
and end up out of space with too
much speed in hand even for
your R1 million bling mobile to
save your bottom. Many drivers
have way more money than driv-
ing skills and end up in things
way too fast for their own and
our good. So, when is enough,
enough? In my book, 0-100 km/h
in about 8,5 seconds and, cru-
cially, 100-120 km/h in three to
four seconds, and 120-140 km/h
in four to five seconds define
enough in terms of safe, brisk
performance for today’s road
conditions in South Africa.
We need a refocus in auto-
motive R&D towards cars that
deliver enough performance in
the most efficient and green way
possible. Spend the money on
making them fun, well-made,
and affordable, rather than devel-
oping more insane exotics.
JP BARNARD
Stellenbosch
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SPECIFICATIONS

BRONCO
BUILT IN BRAZIL
ENGINE AND OUTPUT
The body-on-frame SUV retails for
R$167 560 (±R580 000) and is availa- Engine: 3,2-litre,

WHO?
ble exclusively in the South American 5-cylinder, turbodiesel

country, where it is produced in the Power: 147 kW @

Troller assembly line in Horizonte, 3 000 r/min

Ceará. Ford Motor Company acquired Torque: 470 N.m @

the Brazilian 4x4 maker in 2007. 1 750-2 500 r/min

Various advanced techniques

While the world anticipated the
release of the new Bronco, Ford
Brazil’s rugged Ranger-based
Troller TX4 stole the limelight
from its North American cousin
TRANSMISSION
were applied to the manufacturing 6-speed automatic
process: 3D printing helped speed up
DIMENSIONS
the production of prototype models,
while virtual reality software was
Length: 4 163 mm
Wheelbase: 2 585 mm
used to test the vehicle’s ergonomics.
Height: 1 936 mm
Before the start of production,
new investments were made in the
Width (incl. mirrors):
1 992 mm
factory and employees underwent
Ground clearance:
14 000 hours of training.
316 mm
BAKKIE-BASED THREE-DOOR Approach angle: 53°
Departure angle: 50°
The Troller TX4 is underpinned by
Wading depth: 800 mm
the Blue Oval automaker’s familiar

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Ranger platform. The three-door bash plate, snorkel, auxiliary Hella

Weight: 2 297 kg
SUV’s dimensions do, however, LED lights, tow hooks fore and aft,
Weight distribution
differ from the bakkie’s. The and full alloy spare complete the
(front/rear): 51/49 %
wheelbase is 635 mm shorter, while exterior package.
Seats: 5
the deletion of a loading bay has The off-road kit extends to the
Boot/utility space:
cut the length by 1 235 mm. Ground cabin, where the floor is finished in
149/835 litres
clearance is up by 79 mm. rubber and the pews are trimmed
Payload: 423 kg
Under the bonnet, the Troller TX4 in easy-to-clean vinyl. Convenience
Fuel tank: 62 L
employs a similar 3,2-litre inline-five items include climate control; a
turbodiesel mill and six-speed 6,75-inch touchscreen infotainment BRAKES
self-shifter as found in the Ranger. unit, replete with screen mirroring Front: 302 mm
The automatic transmission has functionality; a 12 V socket; and ventilated discs
been calibrated specifically to “op- 60:40-split rear seats with Rear: 305 mm solid discs
timise driving on all types of terrain Isofix anchorages.
SUSPENSION
and especially for off-road use”.
Front and rear:
TOUGH YET TUNED The Troller TX4 is rigid axle with stabiliser
FOR THE TARMAC and panhard bar, helical

The Troller TX4 boasts an electronic

underpinned by springs, and hydraulic
shock absorbers
traction control setup featuring low- the automaker’s
and high-range configurations, with WHEELS
a shift-on-the-fly mode allowing it familiar Ranger AND TYRES
to drive at speeds of up to 120 km/h Pirelli Scorpion
while the latter setting is activated. platform MTR 245/70 R17
A locking rear differential, steel

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ICE, ICE
Dressed in livery resembling that of the bespoke roof rack, enhance
the 2019 Pikes Peak record-breaking visibility. Oh, and those skis fitted to
Bentley Continental GT, the Crewe au- the latter item? They’re for skijoring,

BENTLEY
Bentley’s back with a brand new,
purpose-built Continental GT, this
tomaker’s GP Ice Race car makes do
with the same powertrain, supported
by a 48 V mild-hybrid setup. However,
in this application, the grand-tourer
turned ice-racer has been upgraded –
specifically for track use in sub-zero
temperatures – with increased
a competition where a skier is pulled
by a vehicle.
Engine: 6,0-litre, W12,
twinturbo-petrol
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch

time to conquer the cold ground clearance and stance; Sparco Power: 467 kW @ 6 000 r/min
bucket seats, replete with racing har- Torque: 900 N.m @ 1 350-4 500 r/min
nesses; a part-roll cage; and studded 0-100 km/h: 3,7 seconds

Pirelli Scorpion Ice Zero 2 tyres to Top speed: 333 km/h

ensure it’s rally ready.

An Akrapovič exhaust system
has been fitted, too, while Lazer
high-performance LED light bars,
sited behind the front grille and on

MID-ENGINED MULTITOOL
Alpine’s A110 SportsX is more Swiss army knife than
surgeon’s scalpel
While the Brits have been developing the two-tonne Ice Race Continental GT,
French firm Alpine was busy with this: the A110 SportsX. It’s a one-off mid-engined
crossover inspired by the rally versions of the A110 and based on the new-genera-
tion model. Measuring 1 278 mm in width, the SportsX is 60 mm wider and ground
clearance is up by 60 mm to 186 mm. Alpine says these revisions have not diluted
the car’s DNA comprising lightness and agility for driving pleasure. The A110 donor
car’s 1,8-litre turbo-four remains, producing 185 kW and 320 N.m.

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Honda Ballade 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2020
UPCOMING MODELS Honda Civic Type R facelift 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2020

Honda CR-V facelift 2020 Nissan Juke 2020

Honda WR-V 2020 Nissan Kicks 2020

Opel Astra facelift 2020
Hyundai Creta Q4
Opel Corsa Q4
Hyundai Grand i10 Q2
Peugeot 2008 Q2/Q3
Isuzu D-Max 2021
Peugeot 208 Q4
Jaguar F-Type Coupé Q4
Peugeot 3008 facelift Q4
Jaguar F-Type Roadster Q4
Porsche 718 GTS 4.0 June
Jeep Compass additional derivatives Q3/Q4 Porsche 911 GT3 2020
Kia Sorento Q4 Porsche 911 GTS 2020
Alfa Romeo Giulia facelift Q3/Q4 Land Rover Defender 110 Q2/Q3 Porsche 911 Turbo 2020
Alfa Romeo Stelvio facelift Q3/Q4 Porsche Panamera facelift 2020
Land Rover Defender 90 Q3/Q4
Aston Martin DBX 2020 Porsche Taycan Q3
Lexus IS facelift Q4
Aston Martin Valhalla 2020 Renault Alaskan 2020
Lexus LC500 Convertible 2020
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster 2020 Renault Captur Q3
Mahindra KUV100 Limited Edition 2020
Audi E-tron Q3/Q4 Renault Clio Q2
Audi RS Q3 Q3/Q4 Mahindra Scorpio 2020
Renault Duster TechRoad limited edition Q4
Audi RS Q8 Q3/Q4 Mahindra Thar 2020
Renault Mégane facelift Q2
Audi RS6 Avant Q3/Q4 Maserati Levante Trofeo 2020
Renault Mégane RS Trophy Q4
Audi RS7 Sportback Q3/Q4 McLaren P26 2020 Renault Oroch 2020
Audi S8 Q3/Q4 McLaren Sport Series 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge 2020
Audi TT RS facelift Q2
McLaren Super Series LT 2020 Rolls-Royce Ghost Zenith 2020
BMW M2 CS Q2
Mercedes-Benz GLA 2020 Subaru Forester 2,5-litre Q3
BMW X5 M Competition Q2
Mercedes-Benz GLB Q2 Subaru XV facelift Q3
BMW X6 M Competition Q2
Toyota GR Yaris TBC
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 2020
Changan Sedan 2020
Volkswagen Golf 8 Q4
Mini Cooper JCW GP Q2
Datsun Cross 2020
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Ferrari 812 GTS Q4 Mini Cooper SE 2020
Volkswagen T-Cross 1,0 TSI 70 kW Q2
Ferrari F8 Spider Q4 Mini Convertible Sidewalk Edition Q2
and 1,5 TSI
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RAPID ROOF OTHER QUICK CONVERTIBLE TOPS Ford Mustang Convertible (once unclasped): 7 seconds Porsche 718 Boxster:
9 seconds Audi TT Roadster: 10 seconds BMW Z4: 10 seconds Jaguar F-Type Roadster: 12 seconds
Aston Martin’s Vantage Mazda MX-5 RF: 13 seconds Ferrari Portofino: 14 seconds Lexus LC500 Convertible: 15 seconds
Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder: 17 seconds
Roadster is quick, yes, but
so is its convertible roof
Aston Martin has whipped the wraps (and top)
off the new Vantage Roadster, sporting what the
Gaydon carmaker claims is the world’s fastest
convertible roof. The electronically operated
fabric item stows away in 6,7 seconds (and
back up in 6,8 seconds). Once lowered, its V8
soundtrack enhances the open-top driving ex-
perience. And what about the 0-100 km/h sprint
time? Aston Martin says the Mercedes-AMG-
sourced twinturbo-petrol propels the Roadster
to 100 km/h from standstill in 3,7 seconds.

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100
1920
START YOUR MACHINES
On 30 January, Toyo Cork
Kogyo Co. Ltd is established
in Hiroshima and switches
from cork products to
machine construction.
Seven years later, “cork” is
dropped from the name.
1931
MAZDA IS A GO!
The Mazda moniker makes
its debut on the firm’s first
vehicle: a three-wheeler
dubbed Mazda-Go. Toyo
Kogyo does, however, re-
main the company name.
20 CAR APRIL 2020 CARmag.co.za
YEARS
OF MAZDA
1940
WW2 SETBACK
Now with an updated “M”
logo featuring extended
wings to represent Mazda’s
agility, the automaker
unveils a prototype of its
first passenger car. Unfortu-
nately, World War Two
halts production.
1960
4-STROKE FIRST
The lightweight Mazda
R360 Coupé is launched
as the first of its kind with
a four-stroke aluminium
engine. The kei car weighs
just 380 kg and boasts a fuel
consumption figure of
3,1 L/100 km.
We celebrate the
Japanese automaker’s
centenary by zooming
in on the higlights of
the last 100 years
1961 1978
1967
WANKEL WONDER MILLIONTH MILESTONE
Mazda signs a licensing The millionth rotary-engine
deal with German firm NSU Mazda rolls off the assem-
to develop and produce bly line in the shape of the
its new compact and Savannah RX-7. More than
lightweight Wankel rotary ROTARY REVOLUTION 500 000 units are sold,
engines. making it the most success-
Cosmo Sport 110S revealed
ful rotary-powered car ever.
as the world’s first produc-
tion car sporting a rotary
engine. Producing 81 kW,
the two-rotor unit propels
the Mazda from 0-100 km/h
1963 1984
in 8,7 seconds, before top-
ping out at 185 km/h.
1974
KONNICHIWA, SOUTH SAY HELLO TO MMC
AFRICA
Six decades after Toyo
The Mazda brand is in-
Cork Kogyo Co. Ltd was
troduced to South Africa,
established, the company
which soon becomes the
officially changes its
Japanese automaker’s
highest volume market on JOINT FORCES name to Mazda Motor
Corporation.
the continent. Mazda enters a partnership
with Ford Motor Company.
Four decades later, in 2015,
the companies go their
separate ways.

2020
Mazda MX-30
1989
LIGHTWEIGHT LEGEND
The Mazda MX-5 is
launched. The roadster
features a front-engine, rear-
wheel-drive layout.
More than one million have
been sold. Mazda attributes
the open-top’s success to its
development concept jinba
ittai, which means “rider
and horse as one”.
1991
MAZDA TAKES LE MANS
The Japanese firm becomes
the first Asian manufactur-
er to win the 24 Hours of Le
Mans. The four-rotor Mazda
787B is the only car of its
kind to claim victory at the
endurance race.
1991
CULT CLASSIC
The third-gen Mazda RX-7
is unveiled. The two-rotor
sportscar quickly gains a
cult following, appearing in
the Gran Turismo videogame
and the Fast and Furious
movie franchise.
1992
MAKING WAVES
The Mazda 626 GLX makes
its debut sporting the world’s
first 2,0-litre pressure-wave
supercharger. The Comprex
diesel engine combines high
torque and performance
with low emissions.
insight
1967
Mazda Cosmo
Sport 110S
2002 2019
2003
ZOOM-ZOOM GENERATION X
Mazda launches its “Zoom- Skyactiv-X, the Japanese
Zoom” campaign, the firm’s automaker’s new petrol
largest model offensive in engine – combining the
history, launching myriad advantages of petrol and
new models such as the PERFORMANCE PROTÉGÉ diesel combustion –
Mazda6, Mazda3, CX-7 SUV is revealed.
Mazdaspeed launches its
and RX-8, the world’s only
first production vehicle, the
modern-day sportscar with
Protegé. The hot sedan is
a rotary engine.
equipped with a 2,0-litre
turbocharged four-pot, good
for 127 kW and 210 N.m,
2003 2020
and ventilated discs all-
round. Top speed is rated at
210 km/h and 0-100 km/h
in 6,9 seconds.
2012
HYDROGEN(ERATION) RETURN OF THE ROTARY
The RX-8 Hydrogen RE Powered by a 35,5 kWh
becomes the first com- battery, Mazda’s first EV,
mercially available car the MX-30, boasts a range
employing hydrogen tech. of 200 km. However, this
The setup comprises a SOUL OF MOTION figure is boosted when the
dual-fuel system enabling electrical system is linked
The brand debuts its Kodo
the powertrain to run on to a rotary engine serving
design language on the CX-5
either petrol or hydrogen. as a range extender. The
SUV. Inspired by the power latter setup will feature on
and beauty of the natural a second model.
movement of animals, the
design expresses the primal,
intensive joy of movement.
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 insight

THE The cars we drive today were

INNOVATORS
influenced by these pioneers
By: Gareth Dean GarethD_CARmag

W220 Mercedes-Benz
First production vehicle to feature keyless entry and start S-Class 1998

First implemented in 1998

on the W220 S-Class, Keyless
Go works via a series of
low-frequency transmitting
antennae inside and outside the
car. When the driver touches the
door handle, a wake-up signal
is transferred between the key
and car. This signal carries a
crypto-algorithm “fingerprint”
identifying the key as belonging
to the corresponding car, either
unlocking or locking the doors
according to the default locking
position. The system also primes
the car’s ignition, which can
then be activated by pressing
a button on the dashboard. In
the interests of security, the key
can be coded to the car via an
upload link with Stuttgart only

T
he action of pressing a
button on the key fob,
or even just tugging
at the door handle before
plonking yourself behind the
wheel and prodding an engine
starter button, has become so
deeply ingrained in our daily
lives, it’s beginning to border
on the Pavlovian. However,
such convenience is a relatively
recent development in the
automotive world.
It was only in the 1980s that
transponder keys began to
find their way into production
vehicles and, only 20 or so
years before then, the double-
sided car key was the latest
innovation in vehicle access.
But the milestone of keyless
entry and ignition was the
introduction of Mercedes-Benz’s
Keyless Go system.
Based on proximity techno-
logy developed by Siemens VDO
in 1995, called PASE (Passive
Start and Entry System), Key-
less Go replaced the standard
remote-button fob with a tran-
sponder that could remain on
a driver’s person when opening
and starting their car.
if it’s physically present at a
Mercedes-Benz’s dealership.
This system continues to
evolve, incorporating items
like remote engine starting
and personalised presets for
such features as adjustments
for the electric seats and steer-
ing column, and even specific
preferences for climate control
and media.

1965 FORD THUNDERBIRD
THEY ALSO PAVED THE WAY
Famed not only as the
car in which Thelma and
Louise met their fate, but
also as one of the first to
feature double-sided keys,
the locking mechanisms of
which were harder to pick
and negated the need to
correctly orientate the key
in the lock.
1982 RENAULT FUEGO
While this replacement for
Renault’s 15 and 17 models
wasn’t as fiery as its name
suggests, it was the first
production-series car with
remote central locking. The
system used a short-range
radio transmitter sending a
coded signal to a receiver in
the car to operate the locks.
1990 LEXUS LS400
Replacing the easily copied
serrated-edged form of
manually cut keys, these
units instead featured a
smooth billet with a winding
depression down its spine
that’s far more difficult to
replicate, adding another
layer of security for Lexus’
halo sedan.
1993 CHEVROLET
CORVETTE C4
GM applied experimental
proximity-key tech to the
C4 Corvette. Featuring a key
fob sending signals to a
proximity-operated locking
mechanism, the Passive
Keyless Entry system could
unlock the car but ignition
still required a physical key.

CARmag.co.za CAR APRIL 2020 23

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PASSENGER-CAR SALES

CARLESS …
IN SA: JANUARY 2020
1 596

AND CLUELESS
6 877 1 222

4 061 988

2 575 972
Choosing which car to buy is as much about
peculiar perceptions as it is about common sense
2 478 910

= 200
Figures courtesy of Naamsa. BMW SA
2 353 did not report in January 2020.

H
aving been carless and I’m no car fundi by any stand- what I say” approach to buying a car? What
out of the car mar- ards. I refer to myself as a car do locals buy? Well, that’s easy: VW and
ket for close to eight fan and not a car fanboy; the Toyota. I’ve been told on various occasions
years, I’ve managed to remain difference is I enjoy keeping to stick with trustworthy brands with easy-
relatively removed from all abreast of industry develop- to-source parts. The problem is, criminals
things motor vehicle. Petrol By: Ryan Smith ments and new models, but I also love these trustworthy brands, which
price increases, rising insur- only recently discovered what is probably why insurance costs on VWs and
ance costs and off-street park- After spending his early an A-pillar is... That said, I’d Toyotas are astronomical. I’ve lost count of
ing were once the conversation career working as an EU like to think I have a fairly ob- the number of people I know whose Polos
fodder of only my car-wielding interpreter, Ryan delved jective opinion on car brands. or Corollas have been stolen, no doubt driv-
friends. Yet, it seems the tides into the calamitous Although, I find myself dis- en across the border never to be seen again.
have turned and the cons of world of local political suaded from certain models Besides, I can’t fathom driving a brand that
communication.
not owning a car have slowly based purely on perception. conned the world over emissions levels, so
Although a closeted
begun to outweigh the pros. As In the age of Internet I’m not sold on the whole “German engineer-
car fan, he enjoys
liberating and cost-effective as following industry memes, home videos and vi- ing” line. If everyone drives a VW then, quite
not owning a car can be, it sub- developments and ral content, not even cars are honestly, nobody does. I’m not sure that’s
stantially limits your mobility; bucking motoring trends safe. In fact, the perception of what the German Labour Front intended
in a country like South Africa while satisfying his soft many motor vehicle brands when they named it the “people’s car”. What
spot for French brands.
where safe public transporta- seems to be moulded by the ever happened to a sense of individuality?
tion remains a myth, freedom South African interweb. BMW I’m nitpicking, of course. But it seems you
of movement is generally relegated to some- is already associated with drivers who have have to when purchasing a new vehicle.
how getting behind a steering wheel. Alas, I never discovered an indicator stalk but, more There’s a lot more to consider than there was
now find myself teetering on the threshold recently, the Bavarian luxury brand has be- two or three decades ago, and a consumer’s
of the new-car market. However, before I come synonymous with suburban disputes perception of a brand is evidently shaped not
can enter the realm of vehicle financing and and faux Japanese katanas, none of which I’d only by the country in which they live, but
wide-eyed salesmen, it seems I have to navi- like to be associated with. Besides, the blue by the brands themselves. What I have come
gate the bizarre world of car perception. and white chequered circle also drums up to realise is that owning a car is personal.
Telling a room of South Africans you’re images of corrupt politicians driving around For some, it is an asset; for others, a valua-
considering buying a car is a bold state- in their first flashy purchase made with mon- ble treasure; and for most of us, it’s proba-
ment. American businessman and billion- ey from an illegal tender. I know, I know; I’m bly something in-between. Standing on the
aire Scott Cook once said: “A brand is no stereotyping but, if perception is anything precipice of purchase, with unsolicited ad-
longer what we tell consumers it is; it is to go on, BMW may have to hire a hotshot vice abound, car-buying remains an arduous
what consumers tell each other it is.” And PR firm pretty soon. It’s a pity because I task. The lesson I’m learning is that people,
boy, do consumers have a lot to say about do think the brand makes some excellent including myself, base much of their percep-
car brands: how they’re perceived, and products. I just don’t think I want to own tion of you on your car, and South Africans
what you should or shouldn’t buy. The prob- one. If consumers are informing other con- even more so. Ultimately, I’ve committed to
lem with this trial-by-jury approach is that sumers about a brand, that’s maybe not embarking on a journey to find the vehicle I
you’re inundated with skewed or biased car such a great thing for car manufacturers. like without feeling like it typecasts me for
advice, often even from the experts. Now, What if we use the “do what I do and not eternity. Wish me luck!

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ALFA ALPHA- HAAS
FERR ARI

COPY,
ROMEO TAURI

PASTE McLAREN

ENGINE SUPP LIER S

TO THE 2020 GRID
MERCEDES

With significantly smaller R&D budgets, why wouldn’t F1’s

customer teams look to their suppliers for an advantage? RACING
RACIN G RED BULL RENAULT WILLIAMS
POINT
POINT

P
eople in Formula One for suspension to go with a sion developed by Mercedes.
have long memories. certain aerodynamic philo- “Our suspension is mainly Racing Point,”
Particularly when it sophy. We had a car that was he said. “Like last year, we did utilise some
comes to perceived insults. By: Maurice Hamilton seventh in the championship Mercedes suspension bits outboard, so it’s
The new F1 cars for 2020 had MauriceHamilton last year. We’ve got one more no change. Some of them are delivered
barely turned a wheel at the year of these regulations and from Mercedes, some of the mechanical
first pre-season test in Bar- Maurice Hamilton is the development that we were bits, but the rest of it is designed by Racing
celona when one team was an internationally seeing with our car to me just Point. This is permitted. The bit that really
making critical comments acclaimed Formula wasn’t going to deliver. It was upset, and still upsets, us about what goes
about another. One reporter and worth taking a risk. And it is on is the transfer of information that can
Racing Point came under author. He’s been a a big risk. and does happen between big teams and
CAR contributor since
immediate scrutiny when its “Having torn up what we the small teams that, in some cases, is cir-
1987 and provides
latest offering, the RP20, car- did before, where were we go- cumventing the regulation.”
Formula One insight
ried design hallmarks of the to a number of ing to start? Well, you aren’t Such a thinly veiled comment about Haas
2019 championship-winning international radio going to start looking at the and Ferrari invoked this response from
Mercedes … and then went and TV stations. slowest car on the grid, are Steiner: “Sometimes you have to think be-
very quickly on the second you? You’re going to start fore you talk because maybe one day it’s
day of testing. looking at the fastest car. If it your turn and then you cannot go against
This should have been no surprise. works, it works. If it doesn’t, we’ve lost one [it],” said Steiner about criticism of Racing
Racing Point (formerly Force India and due year, but I don’t think we would have lost Point. “As we all know, they complained
to become Aston Martin in 2021; see page anything relative to not doing it. The down- quite heavily a few years ago, so now it is
102) has a technical liaison with Mercedes side of not doing it was much greater.” going full circle. It is up to them. I don’t
that goes beyond the supply of engines. Watching from the sidelines in Barcelo- really care. I would put it like this: they use
Sharing the same wind tunnel is the most na, Guenther Steiner could barely contain a a lot of Mercedes parts on their car, so why
superficial element of a partnership that wry smile as Racing Point came under fire would they go and copy a Red Bull? It’s the
was bound to lead to downloading aer- for this direct copy. As boss of Haas, he had same with us. We buy a lot of parts from
odynamic thoughts that clearly worked, experienced much the same thing when the Ferrari. So which car are we going to copy? I
the most obvious being a flat nose and American team received stick for heavy use guess a Ferrari. I mean, if we copied a Toro
bodywork treatment around the front sus- of Ferrari parts and design philosophy. The Rosso or a Red Bull, we would be pretty stu-
pension pick-up points. If that’s what was fact that many of the comments had come pid because we would try to invent some-
visible, then we could only guess what lay from Force India (the forerunner of Racing thing that is not there.
beneath the surface. Point) brought “pot calling kettle black” to “So, I think they [Racing Point] are just
“Our inspiration came from the quickest mind. Green immediately refuted such iro- doing what we are doing: just trying to get
car of 2019,” admitted Andrew Green, tech- ny, insisting Haas had gone much further the best out of it and use that model.”
nical director at Racing Point. “Why wouldn’t than allowed by the regulations governing This may have been a preliminary spat
we? We’re in a position where we’re us- part exchange. Green took the opportunity but you can be sure that, once the season
ing its [2019] gearbox, we’ve got the same to explain the process, as permitted by the really gets going, the slower of the two will
power unit and the transmission is designed rules, when sharing part of the rear suspen- be shouting the loudest. Game on!

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“
Hi, it’s Enzo.
Want to work
for me? ”
Enzo Ferrari’s PA has fond memories of the Great Old Man. She recently visited
South Africa and shared some favourite anecdotes with CAR
By: Wilhelm Lutjeharms WilhelmL_CARmag
Brenda Vernor was Enzo Ferrari’s
personal assistant for more than
15 years. Here she describes what it
was like working at the Scuderia dur-
ing the company’s “best period”.
“When clients or potential clients
came to drive the cars, Enzo would
ask them what was good and what
was bad. He would make notes and,
when they left, he would phone the
engineers and tell them to attend
to these suggestions. He was a very
astute gentleman. When he wanted
something, he got it. I remember
when Marlboro came for a sponsor-
ship meeting, you know what he
said? ‘Sorry, I don’t smoke.’”
Brenda and Enzo’s paths crossed by
pure coincidence, as she explained:
“I knew Piero Ferrari, Enzo’s second
son. He was a student of mine when
I taught English at a private school
in Modena, Italy. I also taught his
daughter and his grandson. I did
some private work for Mike Parkes,
the English driver, and he lived in
the same block of flats as Piero, his
wife and his mother. Enzo would
come every evening to meet them
and I would sometimes bump into
them on the way in or out. On one of
these occasions, he said: ‘You know,
I might take you as a secretary one
day.’ I didn’t think anything of it but it
wasn’t long after that my phone rang
28 CAR APRIL 2020 CARmag.co.za
Photo: Peet Mocke Petridish_Mooks
one afternoon and he said, ‘This is
Enzo Ferrari speaking – want to come
work for me?’ I just stood there with
my mouth open. He said I should
come through the next day to discuss
it with him.
“He offered me the job because he
didn’t speak English. I accepted the
offer and he gave me a three-month
trial … and that was it. I think I was
lucky enough to have worked at the
company during the best period of
Ferrari. When Ferrari was Ferrari and
the old man was in command.
“I think I was privileged to have
worked for him. I was the only woman
between 190 men. I had a whale of a
time and I was the only English person
working there, too, at that period.
“He asked Jody Scheckter and
Gilles Villeneuve to send a telex every
Monday morning following a race to
inform him about the car; what they
felt was wrong, how the race went
and what happened. He wanted this
information from the drivers’ mouths.
“The angriest I ever saw him was
Monday mornings when we had not
won on that Sunday. He lived for rac-
ing. That is why he sold the passenger
cars: to pay for the racing cars. That
was his everything.
“I looked after all the drivers, from
Carlos Reutemann, Niki Lauda to
Clay Regazzoni – I’ve seen them all.
I used to pack their bags, clean their
overalls. It wasn’t my job but I did it.
They were my boys. They changed in
my office … oh, the things I saw.
“There was a lot of working after
hours, including weekends. One
Sunday, Enzo called me in. He wanted
to have a conversation with Bernie
Ecclestone. Mr Ferrari sat opposite
me so I could translate everything.
You never said no to the old man. He
never said thank you but the next day,
I would find a present on my desk. He
did a lot for people that no one knew
about. When I translated the letters
into English, the English version would
always go beneath the Italian and he
would never sign the English version.
“He seldom went to the races. He
would maybe go to Imola or Monza
on the Friday and Saturday preced-
ing a race but he would go home to
Fiorano to watch it on television.
Sometimes we would sit with Sergio
Scaglietti, one of his best friends, to
watch the race, but often he would be
on his own.
“I once drove with him in a 330
GTS. Coming down the mountains
with the old man driving, my hair
was a mess. He was a very good driv-
er. When Enzo stopped driving, his
chauffeur used to tell me Mr Ferrari
would always encourage him to drive
faster…”
 Brenda Vernor was Enzo Ferrari’s
PA for more than 15 years during
the company’s “best period”.

“HE LIVED FOR RACING.

THAT IS WHY HE SOLD
CARS; TO PAY FOR THE
RACING CARS”

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Price: R1 164 000 (Cayman); R1 175 000 (Boxster) Engine: 4,0-litre, flat-six, petrol Transmission: 6-speed manual Power: 294 kW @ 7 000 r/min Torque: 420 N.m @
5 000-6 500 r/min 0-100 km/h: 4,5 seconds* Top speed: 293 km/h* Fuel consumption: 10,8 L/100 km* CO2: 246 g/km Rivals: BMW M2 Competition; Jaguar F-Type P300

+ sublime flat-six engine; perfectly honed dynamics not as well equipped as the list prices would suggest

1
963 was the year Philips
launched the first audio cas-
sette, revolutionising how
people listened to music in their
cars. Like so many things today,
the cassette has disappeared, con-
signed to a box in the shed that
contains the mixtape made by a
teenage crush. Now we stream
music from the Internet, accessed
via a touchscreen in our car, on
our phone or even by asking some
artificial intelligence to find our
favourite track for us.
For Porsche, 1963 was about
a different tune: the 904 Carrera
GTS. It was the first car to wear the
Gran Turismo Sport badge and it
went on to win the famous Targa
Florio race. Over the following
decades, the GTS badge appeared
on a few models but it was only in
2007 that it became a major part
of the Porsche line-up when it was
sported by the Cayenne. A 911 GTS
followed in 2010 but then, in 2014,
Porsche gave the Boxster and Cay-
man the GTS treatment. They were
great cars with fantastic sound and
performance in equal measure.
That has been harder to say of
the latest-generation 718 Boxster
and Cayman models. Their four-
cylinder turbocharged engines
are raspy and, while the perfor-
mance and engineering are superb,
they’ve lacked the soundtrack
enthusiasts really want to hear.
Not surprisingly, Porsche is not
going to admit it made a mistake;
that would not be very German at
all but passionate drivers can get
excited because the 718 models
are now available in GTS spec with
a 4,0-litre, flat-six engine. They will
01 The Boxster shape has aged well, still
looking contemporary and focused.

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be in South Africa around the mid-
dle of the year, priced at R1 164 000
for the 718 Cayman GTS and
R1 175 000 for the 718 Boxster GTS.
The engine is a similar unit
to that in the Spyder and GT4
launched last year and its 294 kW
and 420 N.m is delivered through
a manual gearbox. Enthusiasts,
rejoice! If you’re a fan of the du-
al-clutch auto, fear not, though, as
a PDK version will be launched lat-
er this year. Porsche just needs to
do some more development on it.
According to Sebastian Oettel,
manager of sales and marketing
for the 911 and 718 models at
Porsche, the new 718 GTS versions
are “geared towards sporty drivers
who don’t want to compromise on
everyday comfort”.
Obviously, we needed to find
out how true this claim is and so
we headed to Lisbon, Portugal, to
put it to the test, starting with the
718 Cayman GTS on the famous
Estoril Circuit.
All 718 GTS models feature
bespoke styling touches, includ-
ing black badges, dark-tinted
rear lights, unique front and rear
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sections, dual exhausts and a GTS
interior. They also have Porsche
Active Suspension Management
(PASM) adaptive damping as stand-
ard, which lowers the car by 20 mm.
As an option, you can have a more
comfort-oriented PASM system that
lowers the car by only 10 mm.
The highlight is the engine,
which is based on the 911’s 3,0-litre
powerplant. Peak torque is between
5 000 and 6 500 r/min, with the
full 294 kW available at a lofty
7 000 r/min. It’s a naturally aspirat-
01
ed unit with direct fuel injection
and piezo injectors, and adaptive
cylinder control. Markus Baumann,
Porsche’s engine boss, told us
they’ve applied software changes
to the engine to differentiate it
from that in the GT4. It’s down just
15 kW on its big brother but Bau-
02 03
mann says the character is similar.
01 Porsche offers various seat designs,
including full buckets at an eye-watering
R96 920. 02 Sport Chrono includes a lap
timer. 03 The 718 series is from an older
generation, evidenced by physical buttons
on the centre console. 04 Bose sound is
a R21 330 option. 05 What a joy a great
sportscar manual ‘box is. 06 Perceived
04 05
quality inside is beyond reproach.

07
So, to the track where we
naturally dialled everything into
sport plus mode and hit the active
exhaust button. There’s the noise
we missed. Of course, our instructor
was insistent we engage Porsche
01
Stability Management (PSM), say-
ing, “It’s not called Porsche Save Me
for nothing.”
A few corners to get reac-
quainted with the circuit that last
hosted a Grand Prix in 1996 and we
pushed the needle up to that
7 000 r/min mark. Memories came
flooding back of 911-versus-Cay-
man arguments that went long
into the night. The GTS relishes
being pushed hard. Its rubber stays
glued to the tarmac, flinching only
under really hard last-minute brak-
ing or when you become over-exu-
berant in the banked chicane.
The manual gearbox is fantas-
tic, enabling you to run through
the gears with ease and keep
things in the power band so you
08
can open up the steering and re-
lease the power out of each apex.
And it does so while the sound
of the flat-six echoes behind you.
Where the 911 feels mature, the
718 GTS is a rascal, constantly
shouting, “Come on then!” like an
over-confident teenager urging
you to land your best shot.
Does all this mean the 718 GTS
is compromised on the road? Not
at all, as we found out while put-
ting the Boxster through its paces
in the hills and coastal roads
around Lisbon. The routes heading
into the hills are extremely nar-
row but it’s easy to judge the size
of the 718 and squeeze it through
small villages. The adaptive
damping copes well with all but
the bumpiest sections and, when
the road widens, you feel the ras-
cal egging you on once more.
It dispenses with corner after
corner, instilling a confidence that
reflects the efforts Porsche engi-
09
07 The Cayman is the lighter, slightly more
agile vehicle. It’s cheaper, too. 08 The
canvas roof folds in just nine seconds.
09 Xenons are standard, with adaptive
LEDs relegated to the options list.
neers go to. This is real top-down
sportscar stuff, able to reward the
enthusiast when the time is right,
but also to allow you to relax and
enjoy the drive, take in the scenery
and revel in the gearchange blips
that make café dwellers lift their
heads from their espressos. You
don’t get that in the regular models.
The tape deck might be long
gone, replaced by CDs and, today,
Porsche’s connected infotainment
system, but there was no need
for great driving tunes. The 718
has got its sound back and, while
there will always be those who
are happy with the four-cylinder
versions, the GTS models carry on
where the previous generation left
off. Press the accelerator and let
the good times roll.
PORSCHE MACAN GTS
If you want a GTS but need
an SUV, Porsche has also
applied the GTS treatment to
the Macan, which is on sale
at R1 349 000. It too benefits
from black styling accents as
well as a special GTS interior
package featuring leather GTS
seats and black brushed-
aluminium trim.
Under the clamshell bonnet
sits a 2,9-litre biturbo V6
producing 280 kW and
520 N.m. The Macan GTS falls
beneath the illustrious Turbo
model but still shifts its weight
to 100 km/h in a claimed
4,9 seconds (4,7 seconds with
the optional Sport Chrono
package) and goes on to a
top end of 261 km/h.
It’s agile, grips well and has
Porsche’s typically brilliant
steering. Peak torque is from
1 750 r/min but you need to
push the needle into the upper
3 000s to hear the exhaust
crackle and pop. It will have to
be pointing north of 5 200 r/min
for you to get the maximum
power. Do so and it’s rather
rewarding, inciting debate
about sportscar-like perfor-
mance SUVs.
It’s available in a range of
cool colours, too, although we
weren’t impressed by the green
colour-coded wheels of the
pictured model. Each unto their
own, of course. We’ve certainly
seen much worse.
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 WHEN
NATURE
CALLS
By: Wilhelm Lutjeharms WilhelmL_CARmag

Photos: Peet Mocke Petridish_Mooks

Looking for a classic car but want

to venture onto roads less travelled?
We drive three collectable options

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I
01
f we think about classic cars, often
images of fast, elegant coupés and
cabriolets pop into our heads. However,
many folks consider the 4x4s of the
20th century works of art. These three
classic 4x4s are a case in point.
“Around two years ago, I bought the
Land Cruiser from its previous owner
who had imported it from Australia.
The only major work required was the
electrical system which had to be entirely
38 CAR APRIL 2020 CARmag.co.za
01 No space savers here;
each of the three cars offers
a full-size spare wheel. 02
The Willys and the Land Rov-
er are the oldest in this trio.
02
redone. Non-original components had been added over the
years and I’ve had some work performed on the engine. I
installed the rear seats, which is ideal when friends want
to join on drives,” the owner explains.
“The Willys CJ received a complete rebuild to look like
an MB (military specification) with all the relevant parts.
It took a few years but it was all worth it,” he muses.
“The Series I is surely the most iconic vehicle in Afri-
ca; when you see it, you think of a safari. I discovered it
on a farm in Limpopo around 2010. It had stood outside
and was in a terrible condition. I sent it to the restorers
and found a guy to make the canopy exactly like the
original,” he adds.
Another element binds all three vehicles: they may
have been produced on different continents but all have
been used by different military forces and their succes-
sors are still in service in militaries to this day.
The years 1948 and 1951 saw the birth of the Land
Rover Series I and Toyota’s Land Cruiser, respectively.
However, the Willys MB – built in large numbers during
World War Two for the Allied forces – predates both. Their
paths since differ, too. The Willys continued to be devel-
oped and built as a civilian version and, today, the Jeep
Wrangler is its spiritual successor. The Series I (Defender)
and Land Cruiser continued production and both are
available in their modern interpretations. Today, they are
sought after and adored by enthusiasts and collectors.
Parked next to each other, they evoke a sense of adven-
ture. I open the Series I’s flat-metal door and am greeted by

04
THE DEFENDER LOOKS
MORE SUITED TO A
COUNTRY MARKET
07
01 The Land Rover’s boxy
08
design followed short on
the heels of the Willys. 02
The iconic position of the
spare wheel. 03 Dials with
the ignition in the middle.
04 Manufactured in Solihull,
England. 05 Very mechanical
gearshift action. 06 Easier
to drive than expected.
07 Cabin is noisy but the
simplicity is alluring. 08 A
modest 2,0-litre engine.
01
02
03
05 06
an overly basic interior. The car’s spare wheel on the engine
is a distinguishing feature and the angular design elements
continue inside. Two dials are sited to the left of the three-
spoke steering wheel while the bent main gearlever
protrudes from the transmission tunnel. I twist the key to
the left of the wheel and prod the starter button below the
dashboard. The engine catches with a rough idle and I press
the clutch to engage first gear. The feel through the gearbox
is extremely stiff but mechanical.
The owner admits the 2,0-litre, four-cylinder engine
must still be fine-tuned but, with enough throttle input,
the Series I pulls away and bounds along.
Second gear is a straightforward move downwards
and I take a look around the cabin. The sliding windows
and canvas top are reminders of the car’s age but the
compact size would be perfect for navigating narrow
English country lanes. Next to the Willys, the Series I
looks more suited to a country market than a warzone.
By comparison, the Willys is rather dainty. The seat is so
close to the steering wheel, I have to splay my right leg to
slide in. Once seated, you feel exposed due to an absence
of doors and canvas roof but it imparts a sense of being
ready to tackle the next adventure. To the left of my leg,
a spade is attached to the body and within easy reach ...
if required. The solid nature of the Willys impresses after
just a few moments at the wheel, especially when you
compare it to the Land Rover. The Willys has fewer moving
parts – like doors and windows – and it rides well for such
a basic car on truck-sourced tyres.
The steering wheel with its thin spokes feels ideally
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09
01 Military-spec Willys,
complete with axe and
spade on the side. 02 Dials
are positioned low in the
cabin. 03 Jerry can and
spare wheel on the back.
04 2,2-litre engine produces
around 45 kW. 05 Basic
seats for easy access. 06 &
07 Period-correct additions.
08 Main and transfer-case
gearlevers. 09 Note that the
windscreen can fold forward.
05 06
07 08
feature
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02
03
sized as it is easy to turn and manoeuvre the vehicle
on the go. The gearbox needs some fiddling to engage
first gear. As with other cars from this era, you mustn’t
hesitate; simply push it firmly into gear. Swapping cogs
through the three-speed BorgWarner transmission is just
as easy as in the Series I. Don’t expect too much from the
modest 2,2-litre four-cylinder; yet, with less than a tonne
to haul about, the Willys is nippy at low speeds.
The cabin is purely functional and ideal for military
use. The bare metal is durable and the canvas top easy to
remove. The rear lights and single light in the cabin are
so small, the enemy would have struggled to see them
at night. It is these little details which really elevate the
car. Although the base of this Willys is a CJ (civilian Jeep)
which was manufactured after World War Two, it stayed
as true as possible to the army version. It is inspiring to
see an example so close to the original as this.
In the 4x4 fraternity, vintage Land Cruisers are roy-
alty. There were numerous models over the decades,
including station wagons, three-doors, soft tops and
long-wheelbase versions. This 1976 FJ40 has a short
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01
02
03
04
01 The Land Cruiser’s rear
05 06
benches have been fitted by
the current owner. 02 Only
the most basic information
is shown. 03 The typical
two-tone colour scheme
we associate with the Land
Cruiser. 04 The most “lux-
urious” cabin of the three.
05 Indicators simply put on
stalks. 06 Manually operated
07
auxiliaries. 07 3,8-litre,
six-cylinder engine offers
plucky performance.
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THE VENTS ON THE
BONNET OF THE CRUISER
ARE A PERFECT TOUCH
wheelbase with a 3,8-litre, six-cylinder engine.
The owner acquired it around two years ago after it
was imported from Australia. He had some work done
to the electrical system and a few non-OEM parts and
equipment had to be removed. He decided against fully
restoring it. There are some signs of its age but they’re
minor and it’s taken on an appealing patina.
Although the interior is basic, the two to three
decades separating it from the Series I and Willys are
immediately evident. It boasts creature comforts such as
vinyl flooring and a transmission tunnel cover, and more
comprehensive instrumentation.
The six-cylinder is smooth when you start it. That ad-
ditional torque and power translate into a more modern
drive compared with the other two. The gearshift action is
mechanical but far less effort is needed between shifts.
There are strong similarities between the Toyota and
the other two from the driver’s seat, though, with its
view over the chunky bonnet. The air vents on the en-
gine lid are a perfect touch. As with the Willys, the Cruis-
er rides better than expected. It has the largest tyres
here; 7.5x16 versus 6.0x16 on the Willys and the Jeep.
You need a basic understanding of the different
off-road systems on these 4x4s but any enthusiast will
be able to exploit these vehicles with their eyes closed;
they truly are unstoppable off the beaten track and
possess a definite allure. It’s not just their boxy designs,
knobbly tyres, jerry cans or bench-type rear seats, but
the thought of tackling those exhilarating routes where
other classics can’t go.
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rule on their relative levels of ex-
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01 BUDGET CAR <R185 000

Criteria: any model that costs R185 000 or less, regardless of size or body shape. Value is key, which is why we’ve increased
the budget over the last four years by just R25 000, but so too is safety. No ABS or at least one airbag? No chance.

HyUNDAi ATos Consistently racking up more than 200 sales a month since its local intro- READER's CHoiCE
1,1 MoTioN duction last year, the new Atos has highlighted there are budget-oriented
suzuki swift 1,2 GA
consumers who also value build quality, comfort and convenience. When
1st wiN we tested the 1,1 Motion in February, we praised Hyundai’s littlest offer-
ing’s fresh styling, fizzy engine and upmarket packaging. It’s a real joy to
Price:
R159 900
thread through bumper-to-bumper traffic. There are a few things we’d 48%
improve – lack of adjustment on the steering column hampers seating
comfort for taller drivers; and where’s the rear-window wiper and de-
(Hyundai Atos: 13%)
mister? – but this is a class act in a segment teeming with talent.

The excellenT vehicles The ATos hAD To beAT

Kia Picanto suzuki Celerio suzuki swift suzuki DZire Peugeot 108
1,0 start 1,0 GA 1,2 GA 1,2 GA 1,0 Active

R167 995 R144 900 R166 900 R168 400 R184 900

The A-segment’s If money’s really tight, Last year’s victor Effectively a Swift with Increasing the budget
looker, the Picanto has you can’t go wrong with garnered just one fewer a boot, the DZire looks brings the new 108 into
just undergone range Suzuki’s cheapest model, vote than the Hyundai, less ungainly than before play, a sparkling little
revisions and now a previous winner of proof of Suzuki’s and costs a mere R1 500 hatch offering a five-year
(finally!) offers ABS on this award. expertise in crafting more than the hatchback. service plan and
all models. desirable small cars. six airbags.

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Criteria: this category includes city cars such as the VW Up! and Toyota Aygo, all the way to such practical
fare as the Honda Jazz, notchbacks such as the Kia Rio Sedan and premium offerings from Audi and Mini.

VOLkSwAgeN Edging its newer Polo sibling for the second year in a row, in the eyes of ReADeR'S CHOiCe
POLO ViVO local consumers, the Polo Vivo can do no wrong. SA’s bestselling pas-
volkswagen Polo
senger car offers an extensive range of models – four engine options
2nd wiN and two transmission choices, plus a hiked-up Maxx derivative – all in
a vehicle that strikes a fine balance between value for money and that
Models: 6
Price range:
dose of sophistication VW drivers adore. Our Comfortline choice sits 41%
R198 200-R271 400 in the middle of the range, costs R209 900 and offers all the necessary
Our favourite: mod-cons. Still, we’d love to see a three-year/45 000 km service plan
(VW Polo Vivo: 12%)
1,4 63 kW Comfortline manual ship standard instead of being a R4 821 option.

The excellenT vehicles The Polo vivo haD To beaT

Audi A1 Volkswagen
Sportback Ford Figo Ford Fiesta Suzuki Swift Polo

R378 500-R488 000 R195 200-R228 300 R289 000-R344 500 R166 900-R337 900 R248 800-R398 400

Based on the Polo, Offering surprisingly The segment’s most In contention twice this Nearly as sophisticated
the A1 is the best of perky 1,5-litre dynamic option, the year, the Swift is light on as the A1, yet
the boutique hatches performance and the Fiesta garnered the fuel and light on your pocket substantially cheaper, the
(mind you, its only real option of a notchback, second-greatest number yet well equipped. And the Polo is spacious, refined
competition is the the Figo is Ford distilled of votes. Its EcoBoost Sport is our favourite small and upmarket.
Mini 5-door). to its purest form. engine is unparalleled. hot hatch of 2019.

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Criteria: C-segmenters; think Golf, Astra and Corolla Hatch, but also premium offerings such as A3, 1 Series, A-Class and Clubman.
For last year’s awards, we scrapped the Midsize Sedan category due to shrinking sales and incorporated the contenders here.

TOyOTA Launched just before we voted for these awards – look out for our full READER'S CHOICE
COROllA QuEST road test in next month’s issue – the new Corolla Quest takes up the
volkswagen Golf
mantle as SA’s favourite midsize sedan. (Although you might disagree
1st wIN about the Quest’s standing if you’ve ever been in the back of one as a
ride-share driver hurtles it along at 40 km/h above the speed limit.) The
Models: 6
Price range:
new model is a well-pitched reimagining, offering a strong value proposi- 28%
R249 900-R317 700 tion, oodles of space and Toyota’s thoroughly vetted aftersales support.
Our favourite: There’s just one engine but it’s up to the task, while private buyers will
(Corolla Quest: 7%)
1,8 Prestige MT appreciate the automatic transmission.

The excellenT vehicles The corolla QuesT haD To beaT

Toyota Volkswagen
Audi A3 BMw 1 Series Mazda3 Corolla Hatch Golf

r454 410-r815 189 r486 898-r711 452 r357 000-r474 000 r361 900-r412 600 r332 200-r684 400

A previous Top 12 champ,
the A3 has had an incredible
run and remains one of the
premium segment’s best.
That cabin is a masterclass
in design understatement.
While it offers just two
models for now, the 118i is
of such a stellar standard
(see page 70) that it was
an easy decision to include
the new 1 Series.
We’ve been running one in
our fleet (see page 86) and
telling everyone we know
how lovely the 3 is to drive.
There’s a striking Sedan, too,
should you need the boot.
Excellent value for money,
attention-grabbing design
and one of the segment’s
best ride qualities, the
Corolla Hatch shows Toyota’s
newfound confidence.
A four-time winner, the
Golf 7 is relegated to
runner-up status in its last
year of production. It’s
not off the pace, though;
in fact, nowhere close.

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3 SERIES than any other has returned to exact its revenge. Netting the second and
bMW 3 series
third spots in our end-of-year list for the highest scoring vehicles tested
1st WIN in 2019 (another winner in this year’s Top 12 was placed first but more on
that later), both the 330i and 320d impressed with razor-sharp dynamics, a
Models: 5
Price range:
beautifully finished cabin (that is surprisingly spacious) and performance 41%
R643 036-R1 002 211 aplenty despite sporting humble four-cylinder engines. It’s a pity buyers
Our favourite: are shunning sedans in favour of crossovers. There are few cars on sale
330i Steptronic anywhere in the world with a similar breadth of ability as the 3 Series.

The excellenT vehicles The 3 series haD To beaT

Mercedes-Benz Volkswagen
Audi A4 Audi A5 Lexus ES C-Class Arteon

r541 500-r1 211 500 r632 000-r1 312 000 r640 400-r910 900 r621 416-r1 769 674 r752 600

Placing second in our
voting, the A4 continues to
impress with its refined road
manners. Meanwhile, the
RS4 Avant would feature in
many a fantasy garage.
Sportback, Coupé and
Cabriolet … and not a dud
between them. Effectively
an A4 with a sleek hairdo
and killer heels, the A5 is
all glamour.
Bigger than most in this Still as impressive as Trimmed to just one
class and the only vehicle ever in its twilight years model, the 2,0 TSI
offering a hybrid option, (arguably, better than 4Motion, the Arteon looks
Lexus’ ES is the best it’s ever been), the fantastic and drives really
car the Japanese luxury C-Class is an, ahem, well. Pity the impressive
carmaker produces. class act. TDI was axed, though.

New model on the way: BMW 4 Series (TBC)

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05 LUXURY CAR
Criteria: executive and grand saloons, as well as luxury coupés and cabriolets, compete in this category.
Technology, safety, comfort and luxury are crucial qualities, with price becoming secondary.

MeRCedes-BeNz Fifteen. That’s how many first places the S-Class has scored in Top 12 his- ReAdeR's CHOiCe
s-CLAss tory, a testament to Benz’s incredible know-how when it comes to produc-
Mercedes-benz s-class
ing top-tier luxury cars. While a new S-Class will be unveiled later this year
7th wiN and arrive in South Africa in 2021, the current generation, whether saloon,
coupé or drop-top, continues to set the standard for refinement in its class
Models: 12
Price range:
(although the facelifted 7 Series is mighty close) and driveability. There’s 36%
R1 768 807-R3 555 300 something innately appealing about guiding that long nose along through
Our favourite: the light but direct steering, the lush trim filtering out all but a whisper of
S560L 9G-tronic road noise. We can’t imagine how Benz will improve on it...

The excellenT vehicles The s-class haD To beaT

Audi A7 BMw BMw Mercedes-Benz Porsche

sportback 5 series 7 series CLs Panamera

R1 250 000 R873 506-R2 062 433 R1 697 590-R2 912 391 R1 212 048-R1 524 373 R1 492 000-R3 478 000

Rakish good looks, a sleek,
modern interior and a lively
V6 turbopetrol coupled with
a 48 V electric system make
the A7 a hugely appealing
sedan alternative.
There isn’t a better midsize
executive saloon than the
5 Series (until we test the
new A6, that is). Pick a
520d for a combination of
power and sobriety.
Recently facelifted (you
won’t miss the new grille),
the 7 Series has finally
bloomed into the S-Class
competitor it should have
been from the start.
Like its Audi A7 rival, More refined than you’d
we admire the CLS’ imagine, yet a real
combination of beauty delight to drive, the
and brawn … so much Panamera supersizes
so that it replaces the what makes the 911
E-Class on this list. so special.

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PERFORMANCE CAR 06

Criteria: thrills. That’s it. Doesn’t matter the price, engine size, body shape or performance. If it excites us, it’s in with a shot.
That means we look at hot hatches, sportscars and top-echelon supercars (as long as we’ve driven them).

PORsChE 911 COuPé Talking about fabulous, the new 911 posted the highest score of any test READER's ChOiCE
CARRERA s PDK vehicle in 2019. In fact, had we implemented our new star rating back in
audi Rs4 avant
September 2019 when we put a Carrera S PDK through its paces, it would
1st wiN likely have scored a perfect five out of five. The winner of January’s Per-
formance Shootout, Porsche’s stalwart model updates the 57-year legacy
Price:
R1 774 000
without harming what makes a 911 such an icon: accessible perfor- 27%
mance; a spacious interior despite compact exterior dimensions (which
makes it a doddle to place on narrow country lanes); stupendous build
(Porsche 911: 21%)
quality; and comparatively stellar value for money.

The excellenT vehicles The 911 haD To beaT

Audi Rs4 Avant BMw M2 honda Civic McLaren Toyota

Quattro Tiptronic Competition M-DCT Type R 720s Coupé GR supra

R1 211 500 R1 057 506 R699 900 R6 450 000 R1 093 700

It’s the only performance
estate in our market but the
lack of competition doesn’t
matter: the RS4 Avant is
pretty much perfect. Facelift
(pictured) nearly here.
There isn’t another …Actually, there are two. At more than nine times A podium finisher in
performance car in the The Civic Type R is easily the price of the Civic, the Performance Shootout,
local market which feels one of the best hot hatches McLaren 720S is absurdly who would have guessed
like such fantastic value we’ve driven in CAR’s 63- expensive. It also carries Toyota would knock it
for money considering the year history. For that, R700k the honour of being one of out of the park when it
sheer quality on offer… isn’t too tough to swallow. the world’s great supercars. revived the Supra name?

New models on the way: Audi RS6 Avant & RS7 Sportback; BMW M8 Competition; Ferrari 812 GTS & F8 Spider; McLaren GT; Porsche 911 various

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07 SMALL SUV/CROSSOVER
Criteria: to define the pool of competitors, we factor in size (anything smaller than midsize SUVs/crossovers) and price
(roughly up to the R400 000 marker). Value is a key component, as are practicality and features.

VOLkSwAgEN It was a short-lived reign for the Duster – although it’s still highly rated READER'S CHOiCE
T-CROSS by the CAR team; see below – but the sheer competence of the T-Cross
volkswagen T-cross
bowled over the majority of voters. Frugal engines? Check. Spacious
1st wiN cockpit? Check. Fine balance between ride comfort and handling ability?
Check. Later this year, Volkswagen will expand the T-Cross range further
Models: 2
Price range:
with the addition of a 70 kW TSI to take the fight to lesser-priced rivals, 57%
R343 300-R374 500 plus a 1,5 TSI to tackle the top-spec new Kia Seltos. What would we
Our favourite: change? A longer service plan would be a boon, although that’s hardly
1,0 TSI 85 kW Comfortline DSG deterring buyers, and some upgraded materials inside wouldn’t go amiss.

The excellenT vehicles The T-cross haD To beaT

Citroën C3 Ford Hyundai Renault

Aircross EcoSport Haval H2 Venue Duster

r345 900-r369 900 r271 500-r360 900 r289 900-r329 900 r274 900-r369 900 r260 900-r340 900

What a lovely surprise Remarkably popular Recently facelifted, Perfect if you’re tight If your preference is
the Aircross was when despite its advanced age, the H2 is one of SA’s on space, the shorter- diesel, the chisel-jawed
we tested it in February. the EcoSport remains bestselling crossovers; than-four-metres Venue Duster fits the bill. It’s
As practical as the VW, a capable, comfortable unsurprising considering boasts an appealing new also unique in offering an
and has a great 1,2-litre crossover. Look out for a it’s good to drive, solidly 1,0-litre turbopetrol and AWD option which tackles
turbopetrol engine. new Ambiente auto model. built and well equipped. quirky good looks. obstacles with aplomb.

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MIDSIZE SUV/CROSSOVER 08

Criteria: in one of the widest sectors, we consider distinguished, practical vehicles based on midsize platforms. The premium midsize SUVs
compete in the next category, so here the mainstream marques duke it out.

VOlkSwagEN Despite VWSA trimming the Tiguan range by axing two diesel derivatives REaDER'S CHOICE
TIgUaN – they were some of the best variants – the line-up remains a compre-
volkswagen Tiguan
hensive one serving most needs, from seven seats in the longer Allspace
4th wIN options (our choice) to hot-hatch-baiting performance in the 2,0 TSI 162
kW models. Netting its fourth consecutive win, the Tiguan stands out in
Models: 9
Price range:
a talented field because, like its T-Cross cousin, there’s very little it can’t 43%
R449 800-R635 500 do. Fit and finish are first rate; the engines are strong and frugal; the cabin
Our favourite: Allspace 1,4 is spacious and well equipped; and it’s a delight to drive. Look out for a
TSI 110 kW Comfortline DSG facelift later this year (and, possibly, the introduction of a Tiguan R?).

The excellenT vehicles The Tiguan haD To beaT

Hyundai kia Mazda Nissan Toyota

Tucson Sportage CX-5 Qashqai RaV4

R432 900-R674 900 R399 995-R572 995 R411 400-R605 400 R368 100-R458 300 R445 600-R618 400

A consistent bestseller,
Hyundai’s Tucson strikes
a chord with buyers. The
reason? Build quality,
ease of driving and
aftersales care.
Good-looking, generously Eye-catching design, a With a lower pricing entry Big is the word that
equipped and with beautifully finished cabin point than the other springs to mind when
a stellar turbodiesel and a fantastic ride/ competitors here, plus thinking of the RAV4. Big
engine, unsurprisingly handling balance unite to excellent turbocharged space, spec and size. And
the Sportage is one of elevate the CX-5 above drivetrains, the Qashqai a big dealer network.
Kia’s success stories. its Japanese brethren. flies the Nissan flag high.

New models on the way: BAIC B40; Mahindra Thar; Opel Zafira Life; Volkswagen Caddy (TBC) & T-Roc

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09 PREMIUM MIDSIZE SUV/CROSSOVER

Criteria: vehicles in this category sit above the midsize SUVs in terms of price but not necessarily size. They’re premium cars from
aspirational brands and, as such, offer sophistication, comfort, connectivity options and class.

VOlVO For a second year in a row, Volvo’s global bestseller trumps its formi- READER'S CHOICE
XC60 dable German competition (and its much-admired XC40 sibling) for the
Range Rover velar
Premium Midsize SUV/crossover crown. From its Nordic good looks to
2nd wIN the minimalist cabin, excellent refinement and fuel efficient engines, the
XC60 exudes a sense of calm confidence. While Inscription models are
Models: 11
Price range:
lavishly equipped, Momentum has all the goodies you need and leaves 24%
R699 454-R827 804 manoeuvre room should you wish to tick a few boxes. The higher-pow-
Our favourite: ered D5 engine is your best bet.
(Volvo XC60: 21%)
D5 AWD Momentum Geartronic

The excellenT vehicles The xc60 haD To beaT

Range Rover
Audi Q3 Audi Q5 BMw X3 Velar Volvo XC40

R578 000-R613 000 R723 000-R1 070 000 R677 404-R1 510 686 R1 050 183-R1 789 675 R524 543-R699 916

Although there’s just Due a mild facelift this From the frugal Certainly, more expensive Beautifully resolved, the
one engine option across year to update its in- diesels (including a than other cars of a XC40 continues to assert
three trim levels, the cabin tech, the Q5 is a sublime 3,0-litre) to similar size, the Velar itself among the German
1,4 TFSI is a lively quietly confident midsize a barnstorming M also feels the most throng (although we’re
performer suiting the SUV that’s become the derivative, the X3 covers upmarket in excited for the upcoming
great-value Q3 to a T. default choice for many. all the bases. this segment. Benz GLA/GLB combo).

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LARGE SUV/CROSSOVER 10

Criteria: big family SUVs from the likes of the Korean brands, plus bakkie-based SUVs from Ford, Isuzu, Mitsubishi and Toyota,
compete in this sector. We favour vehicles with a spread of talents.

KiA While an edgily wrought new Sorento is on the horizon, our votes still READER'S CHOiCE
SORENtO swung the way of the current model because it will remain on sale
Toyota Fortuner
until near the end of 2020. One formed part of our long-term fleet for 12
2nd wiN months and proved an indispensable family car, housing two adults and
their sprogs in sprawl-out comfort. The 2,2-litre is a strong performer,
Models: 4
Price range:
even with a caravan hitched to the rear, and is notably frugal, too. We’re 41%
R599 995-R669 995 looking forward to the new Sorento’s updated infotainment technologies
Our favourite: and safety features but, for now, you can’t go wrong with the present-
(Kia Sorento: 9%)
2,2 CRDi 2WD EX day model.

The excellenT vehicles The sorenTo haD To beaT

Ford Hyundai isuzu Mitsubishi toyota

Everest Santa Fe MU-X Pajero Sport Fortuner

r522 700-r776 500 r614 900-r764 900 r618 000-r684 500 r589 995-r659 995 r505 600-r752 300

Still our favourite bakkie-
based SUV, the Everest
has benefited from new,
improved drivetrains. Our
favourite is the
2,0 SiT XLT.
Ran the Sorento close Feels a touch old-school Sleek (polarising) looks SA’s favourite big SUV by far
in voting thanks to its here but in an appealingly and a light-on-its-feet is due a RAV4-aping facelift
superb refinement, robust way. Just two feel render the Pajero this year. In the meantime,
similarly brawny 2,2-litre models on offer but they Sport a quirky but high- you can’t go wrong with its
engine and big cabin. cover most needs. quality alternative to the robust quality and healthy
Everest/Fortuner. standard spec.

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S p o r t S ve r
VR

11 LUXURY SUV/CROSSOVER
Criteria: like the luxury saloons and two-doors, these vehicles reign supreme in terms of comfort, quality and performance.
This category starts with the Q7/X5/GLE and their rivals, and soars to the Bentayga and Urus.

BMW Perhaps the biggest upset this year, the BMW X5 nabs the crown from READER'S CHOiCE
X5 six-time victor, Range Rover’s Sport. We spent lots of time in the big
audi Q8
German SUV the past year and couldn’t ignore its winning combination
1st WiN of fantastic powertrains (there isn’t a dud in the range, as is so often the
case), drum-tight interior build quality and sheer practicality. What’s
Models: 4
Price range:
more, compared with the Range Rover, it offers better value on paper 21%
R1 233 096-R1 553 090 and superior rolling refinement. The xDrive30d is all the luxury SUV
Our favourite: anyone could ever need. We’re itiching to get our hands on a Porsche
(BMW X5: 11%)
xDrive30d Steptronic Cayenne for a road test – will it knock the X5 off the top step?

The excellenT vehicles The x5 haD To beaT

Audi BMW Range Rover Volkswagen Volvo

Q8 X7 Sport Touareg XC90

R1 397 500-R1 449 000 R1 603 349-R1 913 343 R1 176 412-R2 428 935 R1 074 600-R1 229 700 R1 040 944-R1 288 660

If you don’t need absolute
space, the debonair Q8 is a
rewarding alternative. Great
engines and a handsome
cockpit. The 305 km/h RS
Q8’s around the corner.
Upsizes the X5’s The X5 might have Like the X5, we gained more A recent mild facelift
qualities (and its already relegated the Sport to exposure to the Touareg could have gone further
enormous grille) into a runner-up status but this and appreciated its overall to update Volvo’s big
pukka luxury experience. is still on balance the best competence enough for it SUV but, in terms of
Here, too, the 30d would product Land Rover sells to give the BMW a strong practicality and style, it’s
be our choice. (and it makes great ones). run for its money. virtually untouchable.

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DOUBLE-CAB BAKKIE 12

Criteria: we consider double-cab bakkies that put family users first. Space, safety features, torquey engines for towing
and carrying ability take precedent over ultimate luxury features and performance.

FORD The Ranger keeps getting better. Winning this award for a ninth year in READER's CHOICE
RANgER a row (the bakkie market tends to be quite a stagnant segment despite a
Toyota hilux
certain luxury German brand attempting to shake it up with its own ver-
9th wIN sion of a pick-up … and failing), the recently facelifted Ford gained two
excellent new 2,0-litre turbodiesel engines, updated tech and a 10-speed
Models: 17
Price range:
automatic transmission. What’s more, the range houses the Raptor 34%
R362 400-R836 700 which, alongside the Amarok’s 3,0 V6 TDI Extreme model, is our favour-
Our favourite: ite high-end bakkie should price not be the ultimate deciding factor.
Ford Ranger: 27%
2,0 SiT XLT 10AT 4x2

The excellenT vehicles The RangeR haD To beaT

Isuzu Mahindra Mitsubishi Toyota Volkswagen

D-Max Pik Up Triton Hilux Amarok

R362 100-R805 800 R312 499-R429 999 R519 995-R599 995 R413 500-R733 600 R556 600-R854 300

Yes, it’s ancient and,
yes, it doesn’t drive as
well as its rivals, but the
D-Max soldiers on with
impeccable reliability and
a wide dealer network.
Recently amended, the Pik Like the Pajero Sport, an The bestselling double- The sole V6 diesel bakkie
Up range offers a robust acquired taste but one cab bakkie in 2019, here is the most refined
alternative to the others we really respect. Drives recent additions to the and best riding but
listed here at a substantial well, looks great and is Hilux range have only pricing skews its appeal
chunk less. The best of luxuriously equipped. bolstered its appeal. towards the premium end.
the budget bakkies.

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12 toyota South africa motors

By: Ryan Bubear Ryan_Bubear

F
our decades. That’s how long Toyota cess at the Dakar Rally), there’s more to tion bakkies. Perhaps most exciting of all,
has topped the annual sales charts Toyota’s sustained success in South Af- though, was the arrival of the A90-gener-
in South Africa – uninterrupted, we rica than its 35-strong eighth-generation ation GR Supra, which promptly earned
should emphasise. And the Japanese jug- bakkie line-up. Indeed, the automaker itself a top-three finish at Performance
gernaut shows no sign of slowing down. recently announced a cumulative invest- Shootout 2020. The upcoming GR Yaris,
In 2019, approximately every fourth new ment of R4,28 billion in its local opera- meanwhile, looks set to add yet more fizz
vehicle of the 536 626 registered locally tions, with more than half of that figure to the automaker’s growing performance
wore a Toyota, Lexus or Hino badge. allocated to the production of a new, range.
The Aichi-based brand’s 130 072 sales as-yet-unspecified passenger vehicle What else? Well, in 2019, the com-
last year were split neatly between the at its Prospecton plant from late 2021. pany launched in-car Wi-Fi for all new
passenger and light commercial markets, Solidifying its long-term commitment to models, opened a state-of-the-art centre
with a sprinkle of Hino trucks for good manufacturing in South Africa, Toyota of technical excellence to support its 264
measure. More than 50 000 locally built says the investment will generate about dealers, commenced the restoration of a
vehicles were exported, too. The vener- 1 500 new employment opportunities very special 2000GT and finally started
able Hilux again dominated its class, while other sectors continue to shed jobs. rolling out Apple CarPlay and Android
smashing an eight-year monthly sales In addition, Toyota plans substantial Auto to its vehicles.
record in June, growing to a healthy 37% enhancements to its local HiAce Ses’fikile So, with an even deeper investment
share of the segment production line with a into South Africa, continued market
by the end of Decem- subsequent increase in leadership and a line-up that mixes
ber and comfortably Four decades. annual capacity from much-needed utility with growing levels
selling better than any 14 000 to 18 000 units, of excitement, Toyota is the worthy win-
other vehicle. That’s how long as well as doubling ner of our 2020 award.
In a year the name- the size of its Gauteng
plate celebrated its Toyota has topped warehouse to create
50th in the country
– with more than a
the annual sales the largest automo-
tive parts facility in the
million examples charts in South southern hemisphere.
having found homes Of course, the firm will
across the land over Africa continue building the
the past half-century outgoing Corolla sedan
– Toyota’s locally pro- in the form of the new
duced bakkie wrested Quest.
the double-cab sales Over the past year,
otherS we
crown from Ford’s ConSidered Toyota has freshened
Ranger, besting its its local line-up, adding
bitter Blue Oval rival Ford Motor Company new-generation ver-
by a mere 349 units. of Southern Africa sions of big-name play-
Although the Hilux Suzuki Auto South Africa ers such as the RAV4,
plays a significant role Renault Corolla hatch and
for the company (not South Africa Quantum, while also
to mention its suc- rolling out special-edi-

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Lamborghini 5,2 V10
Call us old-fashioned
but we’re unconvinced
there’s a more emotionally
appealing engine currently
in production than
Lamborghini’s gloriously
bonkers V10. On the eve of
its demise, the 5,2-litre has
never been better.
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Honda e
Based on the striking Urban
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Honda e looks charming but
under that delightfully retro
skin whirrs a futuristic
113 kW electric motor
drivetrain which propels it
to 100 km/h in just over
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Brad Binder Volkswagen V2X
Potchefstroom hero Brad The Golf 8 boasts the
Binder (24) secured a market’s very first
spot in this year’s MotoGP vehicle-to-anything (V2X)
championship for Red Bull communication system.
KTM Factory Racing after A Wi-Fi transponder
nabbing second place in exchanges data with cars
the Moto2 division. and stationary landmarks
such as traffic signs to
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hile it has a product
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close for comfort. Take these two
Mercedes-Benz models.
Here, the A-Class Sedan serves
as a stylish bridge between the
entry-level A-/B-Class midsize
hatchbacks and the C-Class divide.
It’s destined to net those for whom
the C-Class holds great appeal
but falls just out of their means.
At R541 759, the entry-level
A200 Sedan sits almost R80 000
south of the C180 and is just over
R100 000 cheaper than the C200.
The CLA goes one further, offering
those same aspirant customers
a whiff of the CLS experience at
a fraction of the price. Under the
skin they are closely related, so

Mercedes-Benz A200

The same
Sedan 7G-DCT

Price: R541 759

Power: 120 kW/5 500 r/min

but different
Torque: 250 N.m/1 620-4 000 r/min

0-100 km/h: 9,03 seconds

Top speed: 225 km/h

enough?
Fuel index: 6,48 L/100 km

Maintenance Plan: 5 years/100 000 km

Mercedes-Benz CLA200 7G-DCT

Price: R579 886

MERCEDES-BENZ A200 SEDAN 7G-DCT + MERCEDES-BENZ CLA200 7G-DCT
Power: 120 kW/5 500 r/min

Can the closely related A-Class Sedan and CLA peacefully Torque: 250 N.m/1 620-4 000 r/min

co-exist, or are some toes being trodden on? 0-100 km/h: 9,05 seconds

Top speed: 229 km/h

Fuel index: 6,60 L/100 km

Maintenance Plan: 5 years/100 000 km

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02
01 CLA rides on a multilink rear suspension while the A Sedan features a torsion beam
setup. 02 CLA’s interior is striking but some of the plastics feel brittle. 03 Shapely sports
seats part of the optional AMG line package. 04 Rear legroom is plentiful but headroom is
a bit pinched.
Mercedes has sewn in some dif-
ferences to keep them respectable,
but are those distinctions enough
to give one of them the edge?
CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH...
Both the A Sedan and CLA are spun
off the same MFA2 modular com-
pact platform that underpins the
A-Class hatch. Peel away their bod-
ywork and the bare bones of these
two cars are barely discernable
from one another. Both feature the
same 1,3-litre turbopetrol four-cyl-
inder feeding the front wheels via a
seven-speed dual-clutch transmis-
sion and their silhouettes overlap a
few millimetres. With a length of
4 549 mm and a 1 796 mm span
between the mirrors, the Sedan is
137 mm shorter but, interesting-
ly, only a hair narrower than the
C-Class. In both cars, the 2 729 mm
wheelbase is 111 mm shorter
than the C’s.
There’s also little to separate
the two cars when it comes to
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01 02
03 04
MATCH-UP
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
packaging. The slimmer backs of
the CLA’s sportier seats lend it
39 mm additional rear legroom
Audi A3 Sedan Mazda3 Sedan Mercedes-Benz
over the Sedan, but the more
35 TFSI S tronic 2,0 Astina auto A200 Sedan 7G-DCT
sharply raked C-pillar robs the
It’s been around for some Jaw-droppingly good It’s stylish and surprisingly
rear occupants of some headroom. time now and the boot’s looking and a sporty drive, spacious but occasionally
Both cars’ boots are accessed by rather small but the A3 the halo Mazda3 Sedan crashy ride and high price
fairly narrow apertures but are Sedan’s combination of is also very generously in this company remove
beautiful craftsmanship equipped. The engine some sheen from what
generously proportioned, with the
and refined road manners wants for low-end could’ve been a polished
CLA’s slightly deeper luggage bay are hard to beat. punch, though. premium product.
serving up 312 litres of load space
price: R502 410 price: R470 800 price: R541 759
versus the Sedan’s 296 litres. Fold-
ing the rear seats turns the tables cyl/capac: 4/1 395 cm3 cyl/capac: 4/1 998 cm3 cyl/capac: 4/1 333 cm3
back in the Sedan’s favour, though, power: 110 kW/5 000 r/min power: 121 kW/6 000 r/min power: 120 kW/5 500 r/min
its 912 litres of utility space besting
torque: 250 N.m/1 500-3 500 r/min torque: 213 N.m/4 000 r/min torque: 250 N.m/1 620-4 000 r/min
the CLA’s by 80 litres.
gears/drive: 7/F gears/drive: 6/F gears/drive: 7/F
Things begin to meaningful-
ly diverge only when it comes 0-100 km/h: 8,20 sec 0-100 km/h: n/a 0-100 km/h: 9,03 sec
to their respective suspension top speed: 224 km/h top speed: n/a top speed: 225 km/h
setups, the Sedan mirroring fuel index: 5,80 L/100 km fuel index: 7,40 L/100 km fuel index: 6,48 L/100 km
the hatch’s standard-fitment
luggage capac: 248/752 L luggage capac: untested luggage capac: 296/912 L
MacPherson strut front-torsion
serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km serv/maint plan: S3/unlimited km serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km
beam rear arrangement, while the
CLA adopts a multilink system aft USED OPTION (<2yrs)
(that’s optional on the three-box).
BMW 320d M Sport Steptronic The outgoing BMW 3 Series is still a great car that ably
As befits its swoopy styling, the strikes a luxury/performance balance.
CLA’s drivetrain has been given

01
02
a slightly sportier bent than that
of the Sedan – in the case of our
test unit, the optional adaptive
dampers have been added to the
mix – but more on that later.
...BUT DIFFERENTLY ATTIRED
The design ethos behind
Mercedes-Benz’s sedan offerings
has begun to take on a bit of a
cookie-cutter formula, with the
resemblance between the C-,
04
The Sedan sits too
close to its more
capable sibling
for comfort
Gareth Dean
03
E- and S-Class beginning to bleed
into one another, so given their
many similarities, it’s understand-
able Mercedes-Benz would want
to distance the Sedan and CLA
from one another in terms of their
designs. While they are distinc-
tive, the treatments doled out to
these cars remain clearly from the
same family. With its CL prefix,
the CLA’s tail-end resemblance to
the CLS, shallower parabola of a
Considering the
small price gap,
the CLA is worth
the difference
Terence Steenkamp
roofline and frameless doors are
the most obvious familial traits.
Its snout is graceful and tasteful-
ly executed, where the Sedan is
more edgily wrought. Either way,
you’re looking at a pair of stylishly
executed cars with the sort of
visual cachet that will generate
plenty of attention.
Barring some trim accents and
patinas, their interior architec-
tures are pretty much identical.
As with the related hatch, their
respective dashboards, with those
eyeball air vents and broad trim
swathe looping behind the digital
instrument binnacle and MBUX
display (both cars here feature the
optional 10,25-inch TFT screen
system with extended function-
ality, but this CLA retains the
smaller instrumentation unit) are
a bold and sporty design. They
look especially theatrical with
the optional 64-colour ambient
lighting pack illuminating the
Classy styling on
both. Not mad about
the gearbox
Peter Palm
seams. Material quality is largely
of a good standard but the odd bit
of thin, fingerprint-prone shiny
plastic is in evidence. That said,
this well-used CLA test unit felt
impressively solid even with a
five-figure odo reading.
Ergonomically, both cars are
well resolved. Finding a comfy,
low-slung stance behind the
wheel is a cinch and both the
standard and sportier seats in
the Sedan and CLA, respectively,
do a good job of supporting and
bolstering where need be. Simi-
larly, there’s plenty of adjustment
for the steering column and the
leather-wrapped steering wheels
in both cars are satisfyingly
moulded. The only potential ergo-
nomic criticism that can be lev-
elled at these cars is the cramped
drivers’ side footwell with narrow
spacing between the pedal boots
which makes things awkward for
folks with broader feet.
01 Standard smaller digital instrument
cluster is still slick-looking and config-
urable. 02 Single-zone climate control is
standard on both cars. 03 Narrow aperture
leads to a spacious boot in the A-Class
Sedan. 04 CLA lifts rear-end styling cues
from the CLS.
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01 02
02

03 04

01 A-Class Sedan’s optional Multibeam LED headlamps part of a purposeful face.

02 Ambient lighting package adds a touch of colour to the cabin’s seams. 03 Even in the MATCH-UP
A-Class, the front seats are low-slung and supportive. 04 A-Class Sedan’s rear quarters
are spacious and headroom’s more plentiful than in CLA. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

SAME ENGINE, DIFFERENT 1,3-litre unit sounds and feels

DEMEANOURS
Both cars are powered by the
Daimler and Renault-Nissan-
Mitsubishi co-developed M282
1,3-litre, four-cylinder all-alumin-
ium block turbopetrol engine.
Developing 120 kW and 250 N.m,
the unit’s output per litre is some
25% up on that of the 1,6-litre
engine that powered the previous
entry-level models and with a
mechanically refined, but it does
tend to exhibit some noticeable
raspiness when pinning the throt-
tle. This spot of harshness is, how-
ever, drowned out by a surprising
amount of tyre roar that perme-
ates both car’s cabins – especially
the CLA’s – at motorway speeds.
But while it may not be the last
word in refinement, it is a clever
and frugal little engine. The M282
BMW 220i Coupé
Steptronic
It’s getting on a bit but
the 220i is by far the most
engaging entrant here. Still
manages to fairly upmar-
ket and refined. Upcoming
2 Series Gran Coupé will
be closer in spirit to CLA.
price: R533 959
Mercedes-Benz
CLA200 7G-DCT
It’s strikingly styled and
practically packaged for
what it is. Adoption of
multilink rear suspension
and more direct steering
gives it an edge over the
A-Class Sedan.
price: R579 886
Alfa Romeo Giulia
2,0T auto
Rewarding to drive and
behold, the Giulia is a
slightly left-of-field choice
here but it’s distinctive
enough to warrant strong
consideration, especially if
you need more space.
price: R616 900

weight difference of just 53 kg, is the first four-cylinder engine cyl/capac: 4/1 998 cm3 cyl/capac: 4/1 333 cm3 cyl/capac: 4/1 995 cm3

there’s little to separate the Sedan
and CLA performance-wise.
While it’s no ball of fire, the
engine feels punchy in-gear and
manages to set both cars off the
in the Mercedes-Benz stable to power: 135 kW/5 000 r/min power: 120 kW/5 500 r/min power: 147 kW/5 000 r/min
feature cylinder deactivation.
torque: 270 N.m/1 350-4 600 r/min torque: 250 N.m/1 620-4 000 r/min torque: 330 N.m/1 750 r/min
Under partial load in the 1 250-
gears/drive: 8/R gears/drive: 7/F gears/drive: 8/R
3 800 r/min rev range, the system
shuts down the intake and 0-100 km/h: 7,20 sec 0-100 km/h: 9,05 sec 0-100 km/h: 6,88 sec

line in a shade over nine seconds.
The powertrain also gels well
with the dual-clutch transmis-
sion and doesn’t fall foul of the
occasional low-speed lumpiness
exhaust valves of the second top speed: 230 km/h top speed: 229 km/h top speed: 235 km/h
and third cylinders. Its operation
fuel index: 6,60 L/100 km fuel index: 6,60 L/100 km fuel index: 7,10 L/100 km
is almost impossible to discern
luggage capac: 280/776 L luggage capac: 312/832 L luggage capac: 256 L
thanks to the adoption of an elec-
tronically controlled wastegate serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km serv/maint plan: M3/100 000 km

that sometimes afflicts such units
when coupled with a relatively
small engine.
In most driving scenarios, the
on the turbocharger that adjusts USED OPTION (<2yrs)
boost-pressure gas flow to best
Lexus ES250 EX Rakish styling and supreme refinement meet bulletproof Japanese
feed the engine according to the mechanicals and generous standard specification.
number of cylinders brought into

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01
02
play. The Sedan and CLA returned
impressive consumption figures
of 5,8 and 5,5 L/100 km on our
mixed-use fuel route, respectively.
Their 124 g/km CO2 outputs
also mean they barely set a toe
over the 120 g/km emissions
tax threshold.
With virtually nothing to
separate them in the power-
plant stakes, as mentioned, Benz
has turned to model-specific
04
Carefully specced,
the CLA is a classy
product that at least
remains true to its
Mercedes badging
Ian McLaren
03
drivetrain setups to give each car
its own character. The Sedan’s
MacPherson strut front/torsion
beam rear suspension can be had
in two flavours as standard. The
comfort setup, with softer springs
and more gradual dampers, is the
default, while a 15 mm lower and
more firmly sprung sport spin-off
can be specified. Although our test
unit wore the softer option, the
ride proved disappointingly unset-
CLA is an upmarket
alternative to the
ubiquitous
premium hatch
Jarryd Neves
tled with some noticeable damper
rebound filtering into the cabin
over even moderately rippled
road surfaces.
Driven in a leisurely fashion, the
Sedan is tractable enough, with
steering that’s light and body roll
moderate. It just doesn’t quite feel
as balanced or composed as you’d
expect from something with the
Three-pointed Star on its snout.
But where the Sedan starts to
falter, the CLA ably steps up. Uti-
lising a multilink rear suspension
setup, the four-door coupé proves
a more fluid and settled drive
than its relative. The harshness
that mars the Sedan’s driving
manners is ironed out and, while
the nuances between the presets
on our test unit’s optional adap-
tive damping system aren’t as
defined as you’d expect, this day-
and-night difference to cars both
rolling on identical wheel/tyre
combinations speaks volumes for
The CLA is more
stylish and reward-
ing to drive
than the Sedan
Wilhelm Lutjeharms
test
the CLA’s more balanced setup.
In addition to its more high-tech
rear-suspension arrangement,
the CLA also features Mercedes’
Direct Steer power steering setup.
This system is an evolution of the
speed-sensitive rack that featured
on some of the firm’s sportier
offerings, such as the SLC. In the
CLA, Direct Steer uses variable-ra-
tio gearing that lightens steering
weight around dead centre at low-
er speeds, with the ratio increasing
in relation to steering angle.
It may be an artificial weighting
system, but allied as it is with a
more resolved suspension setup,
it makes the CLA feel more direct
and responsive than the compara-
tively uninvolving Sedan.
BOTH BORROW TECH FROM
THEIR BIGGER BROTHERS
The trend for manufacturers to
shoehorn big-car technologies
into their smaller models is very
01 Traditional dials in a digital medium
among the instrumentation style options
on this A-Class’ larger optional screen.
02 MBUX haptic touchpad interface feels
intuitive. 03 CLA’s boot is surprisingly
deep. 04 Nose to nose there’s little to
separate them.
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Gross frontal area: 2,34 m2 Weight: 1 428 kg Drag coefficient: 0,22 Seating: 5

Headroom/kneeroom:
821/662 mm
Headroom:
767/832 mm
296/912 L

1 446 mm
MERCEDES-BENZ 61% 39% 656 mm
A200 SEDAN 7G-DCT 104 mm

Both cars feature a 1,3-litre turbopetrol 2 729 mm

4 549 mm
feeding 120 kW/250 N.m to the front wheels.
Built in Germany Width (excl. mirrors): 1 796 mm Track front/rear: 1 567/1 547 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 680 kg

much apparent in both these cars.

SPECIFICATIONS POWER & TORQUE ENGINE SPEED
Both test units were outfitted with
the optional Driving Assistance ENGINE
Package, which ushers in adaptive Cylinders: four, inline, transverse 150 150 300 300 280 280 6th 6th

Max power

Max power
135 135 270 270 Max Max
Torque Torque 240 240 torque torque
cruise control and lane-departure Fuel supply: electronic direct fuel injection, 120 120 240 240
5th 5th

105 105 210 210 200 200

turbocharged, intercooled, petrol 4th 4th
mitigation among others. The 90 90
w
er
w
er
180 180
160 160
Bore/stroke: 72,2/81,4 mm 75 75 Po Po 150 150
3rd 3rd
former works well, the calibration 60 60 120 120
120 120
Cubic capacity: 1 333 cm3 45 45 90 90 80 80 2nd 2nd
of its braking and acceleration Compression ratio: 10,6 to 1 30 30 60 60
40 40 1st 1st
15 15 30 30
actions are smooth and natural Valvegear: d-o-h-c, four valves per cylinder kW kW N.m N.mkm/h km/h
1 21 32 43 54 65 6 0 1 20 31 42 53 64 75 6 7
in their execution. The lane-de- Revs per minute (x minute
Revs per 1 000) (x 1 000) Revs per
Revs per minute (x minute
1 000) (x 1 000)

parture mitigation system is a ENGINE OUTPUT

Max power ISO: 120 kW
different matter. A number of the Oil filter: R205,98 Air filter: R736,32 Left headlamp: R32 527,02
Power peak/Red line: 5 500/6 250 r/min
CAR team were caught off guard PARTS Left rear tyre: R2 085,00 Windscreen: R11 827,98 Brake pads
Max torque: 250 N.m PRICES*
by the system’s abrupt direction- (front set): R1 589,38 Camchain (incl. tensioner): R2 626,68
Torque peak: 1 620-4 000 r/min
Total parts basket: R49 513,36
al-correcting measures, which
tended to yank rather than ease TRANSMISSION
TEST RESULTS
the car back into its lane. The op- Type: seven-speed dual-clutch
1st gear/2nd gear: 6,60/3,92 to 1 Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 28 °C/1 015 hPa Test car’s odometer: 6 855 km
tional 360-degree camera system
3rd gear/4th gear: 2,24/1,64 to 1
is another big-car item that may
5th gear/6th gear: 1,27/1,01 to 1 TOP SPEED BRAKING TEST
seem superfluous in cars this size Best/worst stop: 2,94/3,04
Top gear: 0,81 to 1 Manufacturer’s figure: 225 km/h
but proved handy in light of their Reverse gear: 1,24 to 1 Average of 10 stops/rating: 2,99/excellent
low seating position and narrow Final drive: 2,82 to 1 Average stopping distance: 41,34 m
SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
glasshouses. Drive wheels: front
60 80 100 120
Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability
58 78 97 117 FUEL CONSUMPTION
control), hill start
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR Odometer error: 0,15% under Fuel tank: 43 L
As is often the case with German Est. tank range (fuel index): 664 km
BRAKES
premium midsize cars, the level Taxable CO2 rating: 124 g/km
Front: 305 mm ventilated discs ACCELERATION (sec)
of standard specification is rather Rear: 276 mm solid discs
0-60 0-80 0-100 0-120 0-140 Manufacturer’s figure
modest. The standard-fitment Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA
4,13 6,36 9,03 12,71 17,22 5,40
likes of cloth/synthetic leather L/100 km
WHEELS AND TYRES
upholstery, cruise control, auto
Tyre make: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec) CAR fuel index
lights, climate control and the
Tyre size: 225/45 R18
AT 6,48
MBUX infotainment system with Spare – type and location: run-flat L/100 km
40-60 1,98
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 60-80 2,42
functionality are welcome but STEERING 80-100 2,64 Fuel route
Type: rack and pinion, electric power assist 100-120 3,81
there are odd omissions. Seeing 5,80
120-140 4,42
Lock to lock: 2,6 turns L/100 km
auto-dimming rear-view mirrors
Turning circle diameter: 11,0 m
and keyless entry and ignition rel-
Power/mass: 84 W/kg Power/litre: 90 kW/litre
egated to the options list is rather SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE
Torque/litre: 188 N.m/litre Cabin noise level at idle: 41 dBA
disappointing. This is especially Front: independent, MacPherson struts, coil FACTORS
Engine speed (at true 120 km/h in top gear): 2 270 r/min
the case with the CLA, whose pre- springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: torsion beam, coil springs
mium placement over the Sedan Airbags: front/side/curtain Air-con: climate Audio system: radio/
should see such items migrate to FEATURES aux-in/USB-C/Bluetooth/voice control/screen mirroring Cruise control:
WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS CHECKLIST
the standard features list, along standard Sat-nav: optional Park assist: optional Windows: all-electric
2-year/unlimited km warranty
Trip computer: standard Driver seat adjust: manual, incl. height
with the suitably upmarket and 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan
Folding rear seat: 60:40 split Upholstery: synthetic leather Isofix anchorages: outer rear
slick-looking 10,25-inch upgraded Services according to onboard computer Steering adjust: rake + reach Steering audio controls: standard Tyre sensors: standard
MBUX screen. Opting for those Wipers auto-on: standard Headlamps auto-on: standard Head-up display: optional
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Gross frontal area: 2,37 m2 Weight: 1 481 kg Drag coefficient: 0,24 Seating: 5

Headroom/kneeroom:
776/701 mm
Headroom:
789/831 mm 312/832 L

1 439 mm
MERCEDES-BENZ 59% 41% 739 mm
CLA200 7G-DCT 100 mm
2 729 mm
4 688 mm
CLA’s identical engine has to work against
a bit more weight than the A Sedan’s. Built in Germany Width (excl. mirrors): 1 830 mm Track front/rear: 1 612/1 602 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 605 kg

SPECIFICATIONS POWER & TORQUE ENGINE SPEED

difficult to get carried away when
ticking the options boxes on the ENGINE
model configurator. Cylinders: four, inline, transverse 150 150 300 300 280 280 6th 6th

Max power

Max power
135 135 270 270 Max Max
Torque Torque 240 240 torque torque
Fuel supply: electronic direct fuel injection, 120 120 240 240
5th 5th

105 105 210 210 200 200

turbocharged, intercooled, petrol
TEST SUMMARY
4th 4th
90 90 180 180
er er 160 160
w w
Bore/stroke: 72,2/81,4 mm 75 75 Po Po 150 150
3rd 3rd
Appraising such similar prod- 60 60 120 120
120 120
Cubic capacity: 1 333 cm3 45 45 90 90 80 80 2nd 2nd
ucts is an exercise pregnant with Compression ratio: 10,6 to 1 30 30 60 60
40 40 1st 1st
15 15 30 30
questions surrounding their Valvegear: d-o-h-c, four valves per cylinder kW kW N.m N.mkm/h km/h
1 21 32 43 54 65 6 0 1 20 31 42 53 64 75 6 7
purpose, and this is especially the Revs per minute (x minute
Revs per 1 000) (x 1 000) Revs per
Revs per minute (x minute
1 000) (x 1 000)

case when taking in the Sedan ENGINE OUTPUT

Max power ISO: 120 kW
and CLA. Mercedes-Benz pitches Oil filter: R205,98 Air filter: R736,32 Left headlamp: R28 121,81
Power peak/Red line: 5 500/6 250 r/min
the former as a stepping stone PARTS Left rear tyre: R2 688,00 Windscreen: R7 885,21 Brake pads
Max torque: 250 N.m PRICES*
purchase that will attract those (front set): R1 689,99 Camchain (incl. tensioner): R2 626,68
Torque peak: 1 620-4 000 r/min
Total parts basket: R41 265,99
aspiring to the C-Class but falling
just short on budget and garage TRANSMISSION
TEST RESULTS
space. Similarly, the CLA plays Type: seven-speed dual-clutch
1st gear/2nd gear: 6,60/3,92 to 1 Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 24 °C/1 011 hPa Test car’s odometer: 11 707 km
the more affordable, micronised
3rd gear/4th gear: 2,24/1,64 to 1
CLS card. But when taking in their
5th gear/6th gear: 1,27/1,01 to 1 TOP SPEED BRAKING TEST
packaging and capabilities, there’s Best/worst stop: 2,77/3,10
Top gear: 0,81 to 1 Manufacturer’s figure: 229 km/h
enough overlap here to viably Reverse gear: 1,24 to 1 Average of 10 stops/rating: 2,92/excellent
raise the question as to whether Final drive: 2,82 to 1 Average stopping distance: 38,69 m
SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
we’re looking at a case of two cars Drive wheels: front
60 80 100 120
occupying a one-car niche. Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability
59 79 99 118 FUEL CONSUMPTION
control), hill start
To that end, it would be the CLA Odometer error: 0,2% over Fuel tank: 43 L
we’d more willingly lean towards. Est. tank range (fuel index): 652 km
BRAKES
Subjectively, it wears its sweeping Taxable CO2 rating: 124 g/km
Front: 305 mm ventilated discs ACCELERATION (sec)
four-door coupé shell more strik- Rear: 276 mm solid discs
0-60 0-80 0-100 0-120 0-140 Manufacturer’s figure
ingly than its stylish but compar- Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA
4,22 6,5 9,05 12,75 16,94 5,50
atively conservative relative. From L/100 km
WHEELS AND TYRES
behind the wheel, the adoption
Tyre make: Pirelli Cinturato P7 OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec) CAR fuel index
of a better resolved suspension
Tyre size: 225/45 R18
AT 6,60
setup and steering that’s direct Spare – type and location: run-flat L/100 km
40-60 1,71
and involving make it feel more 60-80 2,34
balanced and upmarket. We do, STEERING 80-100 2,34 Fuel route
Type: rack and pinion, electric power assist 100-120 3,63
however, feel that some additional 5,50
120-140 4,20
Lock to lock: 2,6 turns L/100 km
standard niceties would further
Turning circle diameter: 11,1 m
justify its premium placement
Power/mass: 81 W/kg Power/litre: 90 kW/litre
above the otherwise all but identi- SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE
Torque/litre: 188 N.m/litre Cabin noise level at idle: 41 dBA
cally specced Sedan. Front: independent, MacPherson struts, coil FACTORS
Engine speed (at true 120 km/h in top gear): 2 270 r/min
springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: independent, multilink, coil springs,
Airbags: front/side/curtain Air-con: climate Audio system: radio/
anti-roll bar
FEATURES aux-in/USB-C/Bluetooth/voice control/screen mirroring Cruise control:
Vehicle tracking partner CHECKLIST standard Sat-nav: optional Park assist: optional Windows: all-electric
WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS
Trip computer: standard Driver seat adjust: manual, incl. height
2-year/unlimited km warranty
Folding rear seat: 60:40 split Upholstery: synthetic leather Isofix anchorages: outer rear
5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan Steering adjust: rake + reach Steering audio controls: standard Tyre sensors: standard
Services according to onboard computer Wipers auto-on: standard Headlamps auto-on: standard Head-up display: optional

*Prices as recommended by manufacturer **All tests conducted at sea level

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We were left underwhelmed by the M135i. Does the new entry-level
Price: R486 898 0-100 km/h: 8,94 seconds Top speed: 213 km/h Power: 103 kW Torque: 220 N.m CAR fuel index: 7,08 L/100 km CO2: 135 g/km
A well-rounded
product. Steady on
the options, though
Wilhelm Lutjeharms
A
s far back as 1993, BMW
dabbled with the idea
of entering the lucrative
premium midsize hatchback
market with its ambitious 3 Series
Compact. The brand’s more formal
introduction to this segment with
the E87 1 Series in 2004 still came
with provisos. Masters of its driver-
focused trade, the Munich-based
firm’s first true hatchback would
undoubtedly display Chris
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BMW 118i Steptronic
1 Series have what it takes to right the ship?
The 1 Series has
never been better.
Who needs RWD
in a BMW hatch?
Terence Steenkamp
Bangle-led family design traits,
and happily forego many of the
fundamental packaging guidelines
associated with this segment in
favour of all-important (for BMW)
driving dynamics. Styling aside,
the first-generation 1 Series was as
lauded for its handling prowess as
it was criticised for its cramped rear
quarters (and tight egress) com-
pared with the likes of the Audi A3
Sportback that arrived a year later.
Brilliant transmis-
sion the highlight
of this impressive
three-pot drivetrain
Ian McLaren
While the F20 second-gener-
ation sought to raise levels of
perceived quality and address
concerns about packaging, once
again BMW would hold firmly
to its purist-focused longitudi-
nal-mounted engine/rear-wheel-
drive layout and the 50:50-split
weight distribution it granted.
(Although, there’s growing opin-
ion that most entry-level 1 Series
owners didn’t know which of their
A more accom-
plished all-rounder
than its rear-driven
forebear
Ryan Bubear
car’s axles was receiving torque.)
Sharing its UKL2 platform with
the current Mini Clubman and
BMW X1, the third-generation
(F40) 1 Series ditches tradition and
features a transversely mounted
engine sending torque to all four
wheels (M135i) via the brand’s
xDrive system, or to the front
wheels on less powerful deriva-
tives such as this 118i.
What’s interesting is that, in

01
02
03 04
MATCH-UP
1 2 3 1 2 3
BMW 118i Audi A3 Sportback
Steptronic 35 TFSI S tronic
Divisive styling aside, With a new generation
the entry-level 1 on its way, the current A3
Series is well built and remains a sophisticated,
impressively refined. classy option that still
Three-cylinder drivetrain garnered plenty of votes
is one of the best in the in the team. Interior fit
downsized business. Spec and finish still best
carefully, though. in class.
price: R486 898 price: R492 410
cyl/capac: 3/1 499 cm3 cyl/capac: 4/1 395 cm3
power: 103 kW/4 600-6 500 r/min power: 110 kW/5 000 r/min
torque: 220 N.m/1 480-4 200 r/min torque: 250 N.m/1 500-3 500 r/min torque: 250 N.m/1 620-4 000 r/min
gears/drive: 7/F gears/drive: 7/F
0-100 km/h: 8,94 sec 0-100 km/h: 8,20 sec est
top speed: 213 km/h top speed: 220 km/h
fuel index: 7,08 L/100 km fuel index: 5,90 L/100 km
luggage capac: 216/792 L luggage capac: 248/928 L
serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km
USED OPTION (<2yrs)
BMW M140i Sport Steptronic Forego the additional space and versatility offered by the
new 1 Series and opt for the pinnacle model of the outgoing generation. Rear-wheel driven,
it features a wonderful inline-six drivetrain.
test
01 Digital instrumentation part of the optional Live Cockpit Professional package. 02
Seven-speed dual clutch is one of the best in the business. 03 Thick-rim leather steering
wheel forms part of the M Sport package. 04 Optional 10,25-inch touchscreen works
1 2 3
wonderfully. 05 Rear wheelarch no longer infringes on access to cabin but legroom is still
sufficient rather than generous.
Mercedes-Benz
A200 7G-DCT
A visually expressive
cabin and exterior design.
Drivetrain lacks the
refinement of the others
here and, as a package, the
A-Class doesn’t feel quite
as well bolted together as
these two solid rivals.
05
price: R501 000
cyl/capac: 4/1 332 cm3
pursuit of a more commodious rear leg- and headroom aside,
power: 120 kW/5 500 r/min cabin, the latest 1 Series features where the new package makes the
the smallest wheelbase of any of biggest impression is by offering
gears/drive: 7/F
the three generations and is 5 mm easier access to the rear bench
shorter than the outgoing model. with larger doors and a less clum-
0-100 km/h: 8,78 sec
That said, the new car is both sy lurch over the rear wheelarch.
top speed: 225 km/h
34 mm wider and 13 mm taller Munich claims a 20-litre gain in
fuel index: 6,70 L/100 km than the F20 generation, and luggage capacity over the previous
luggage capac: 272/976 L its interior dimensions have car. Despite our best efforts, we
grown accordingly. managed to fit only 216 litres of
serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km
There remains an xDrive- ISO blocks behind the new mod-
accommodating transmission el’s 60:40-split rear backrest. Some
tunnel but it’s less obtrusive than additional out-of-sight packing
before, which means the middle space is available below the boot
seat is more usable. Improved board; however, in our test unit
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01
02
with its optional 19-inch wheels,
it already contained a mobility
and first-aid kit. Run-flats are
specified on any size wheel below
19 inches. By comparison, the
new Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatch
offers 272 litres.
Ever a strong point of the 1 Series
package, front-seat accommodation
is generous, offering a wide range
of adjustment on both the driver’s
seat and steering column. A couple
of testers did note a slightly more
perched driving position compared
with the outgoing model.
Broadly mimicking the clean,
well-considered layout of the new
3 Series (especially when kitted
with this optional 10,25-inch info-
tainment screen), perceived build
quality and choice of materials
match best-in-class levels. BMW’s
current voice-activated/touch-
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screen-infotainment technologies
also deliver crisp and easy-to-
navigate convenience.
As with most of the high-end
German brands, it’s best to pay
close attention when speccing
your new 1 Series. Some items
expected at this price point – like
keyless entry and parking sensors
– are not included as standard.
Other nice-to-have items form
part of relatively costly packages.
Joining its high-performance
M135i sibling in the local line-up,
the new 118i mates a 1,5-litre,
three-cylinder turbopetrol engine
with a seven-speed dual-clutch
transmission. Slightly lumpy at
idle, it’s a drivetrain that comes
into its own on the move. Aided
by one of the most capable
transmissions in the business,
the 103 kW/220 N.m three-pot
03
delivers admirable performance
considering the 118i’s 1 419 kg
frame. Enthusiasts still licking
their wounds at the absence of
rear-wheel drive would enjoy
that the entry-level 1 is quick
(0-100 km/h in 8,94 seconds) and
they can take heart in the knowl-
edge that BMW has arguably
cracked the proverbial code when
it comes to a well-balanced,
impressively refined down-
sized-drivetrain package. A
fuel-route figure of 6,80 L/100 km
should realise a maximum range
of around 600 km on the surpris-
ingly small 42-litre tank.
Accelerate hard and the thick-
rim steering wheel becomes light.
Thankfully, torque steer is minimal
and therefore rarely intrusive.
Developed and adapted from the i3
project, the 118i gains BMW’s ARB
01 Optional 19-inch wheels and M Sport
exterior package add presence. 02 New
1’s wheelbase is shorter than before. 03
Luggage capacity remains small for this
segment. 04 Optional LED headlamps. 05
Testers remain divided on the new car’s
styling. 06 Three-cylinder drivetrain is an
impressive performer.
04
05
06
(actuator contiguous wheel-slip
limitation) technology aimed at
delivering faster, torque-based
reactions to potential understeer
moments. Standard Performance
Control brakes an inside wheel for
improved turn-in. Bucking the seg-
ment trend towards fitting more
affordable (torsion-beam) setups to
entry-level derivatives, BMW offers
a multi-link rear suspension across
the 1 Series range.
Carry too much speed into a
corner and, in its new configura-
tion – including a 60:40 front-rear
mass distribution – the 118i’s nose
will wash wide before quickly set-
tling with a lift of the throttle and
correction of the steering wheel.
Body roll on its firmer dampers is
kept neatly in check throughout.
Despite the presence of the
above-mentioned tech and our M
 Gross frontal area: 2,53 m2 Weight: 1 419 kg Drag coefficient: 0,26 Seating: 5

Sport package-equipped test unit’s

Headroom/kneeroom:
firmed and lowered (by 10 mm) Headroom: 809/690 mm
768/831 mm
stance, including those larg-
216/792 L
est-available alloys (16-inchers are 1 854 mm
standard), the 118i delivers a fluid 1 565 mm
balancing act between sportiness
and all-round comfort, harnessed
BMW 118i STEPTRONIC 60% 40% 698 mm
153 mm
within a well-insulated cabin. If 2 670 mm
4 319 mm
the otherwise-refined ride quality
Built in Germany Width (excl. mirrors): 1 799 mm Track front/rear: 1 565/1 565 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 695 kg
of our test unit is anything to go by,
the standard setup should prove
SPECIFICATIONS POWER & TORQUE ENGINE SPEED
impressively compliant, even if
you should opt to increase the ENGINE:
wheel size on the options sheet. Cylinders: three, inline, transverse 150 150 250 250 350 350 7th 7th
135 135 Torque
Torque 225 225 Max Max Max Max6th 6th
Fuel supply: electronic direct fuel 120 120 200 200
300 300 torquetorquepowerpower

5th 5th
injection, turbocharged, intercooled, petrol 105 105 175 175 250 250

TEST SUMMARY Bore/stroke: 82,0/94,6 mm

90 90
er e r
150 150 200 200 4th 4th
75 75
Pow Pow 125 125
Last place for the M135i xDrive Cubic capacity: 1 499 cm3 60 60 100 100
150 150 3rd 3rd
45 45 75 75 100 100
in Performance Shootout 2020 – Compression ratio: 11,0 to 1 30 30 50 50
2nd 2nd

50 50 1st 1st

including copping the ire of our Valvegear: d-o-h-c, four valves 15 15 25 25

kW kW N.m N.m km/h km/h
per cylinder 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 0 1 0 2 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 6 5 76 7
resident ex-works BMW track Revs per
Revsminute (x 1 000)
per minute (x 1 000) Revs
Revs per per minute
minute (x 1 000)
(x 1 000)

ace, Deon Joubert – didn’t set

the bar high for the entry-level 1
Series. Yet, after sampling such an
accomplished base model, we have
to wonder where the astonishingly
talented M division went wrong in
turning up the wick on the new 1.
Still as divisive in its styling as
ENGINE OUTPUT:
Max power ISO: 103 kW Oil filter: R312,90 Air filter: R692,30 Left headlamp: R21 685,65
Power peak/Red line: 4 600- PARTS Left rear tyre: R2 957,00 Windscreen: R4 550,21 Brake pads (front
PRICES* set): R2 461,28 Camchain (incl. tensioner): R14 021,96
6 500/6 500 r/min
Max torque: 220 N.m Total parts basket: R46 681,30
Torque peak: 1 480-4 200 r/min
TEST RESULTS
TRANSMISSION:
Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 28 °C/1 013 hPa Test car’s odometer: 3 559 km
Type: seven-speed dual-clutch

ever, where the grown-up new 1st gear/2nd gear: 4,15/2,45 to 1

3rd gear/4th gear: 1,56/1,09 to 1 TOP SPEED BRAKING TEST
1 Series package succeeds is in Manufacturer’s figure: 213 km/h Best/worst stop: 2,83/3,06
5th gear/6th gear: 0,84/0,68 to 1
retaining its sporty character Top gear: 0,55 to 1 Average of 10 stops/rating: 2,93/excellent
despite a shift to a less favourable Average stopping distance: 39,45 m
Reverse gear: 3,75 to 1 SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
drivetrain layout. Regardless of Final drive: 3,79 to 1
60 80 100 120
Drive wheels: front
this much-debated compromise 59 78 97 117
Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability FUEL CONSUMPTION
towards practicality, the 1 Series Odometer error: 1,48% under Fuel tank: 42 L
control), hill start
doesn’t set any new standards in Est. tank range (fuel index): 593 km

terms of interior comfort or lug- BRAKES: Taxable CO2 rating: 135 g/km
ACCELERATION (sec)
Front: 280 mm ventilated discs
gage space compared to its rivals Manufacturer’s figure
Rear: 259 mm solid discs 0-60 0-80 0-100 0-120 0-140
… including the scheduled arrival Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA 3,90 6,09 8,94 12,97 18,29 5,90
of an all-new A3 Sportback. L/100 km

Until the latest Audi arrives, WHEELS AND TYRES:

Tyre make: Continental OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec) CAR fuel index
though, it’s the 118i – with its
PremiumContact 6 7,08
quality interior, brilliant drivetrain AT
Tyre size: 235/35 R19 L/100 km
40-60 1,82
and dynamics, and newfound Spare – type and location: none, 60-80 2,51
levels of class-competitive ver- mobility kit 80-100 3,11 Fuel route
100-120 4,12 6,80
satility – that rules the roost in a 120-140 5,09
STEERING: L/100 km
segment that continues to take Type: rack and pinion, electric
market strain under the influence power assist
Power/mass: 73 W/kg Power/litre: 69 kW/litre
of its respective raised-ride- Lock to lock: 2,7 turns PERFORMANCE
Torque/litre: 147 N.m/litre Cabin noise level at idle: 44 dBA
Turning circle diameter: 11,4 m FACTORS
height cousins. Engine speed (at true 120 km/h in top gear): 2 112 r/min

SUSPENSION:
Front: independent, MacPherson
struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Vehicle tracking partner Rear: independent, multilink,
coil springs, anti-roll bar
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INTERVALS:
2-year/unlimited km warranty
5-year/100 000 km service plan
Services according to onboard computer
Airbags: front/side Air-con: manual Audio system: radio/aux-in/
FEATURES USB/Bluetooth/voice control Cruise control: standard Sat-nav:
CHECKLIST standard Park assist: optional Windows: all-electric Trip computer:
standard Driver seat adjust: manual, incl. height Folding rear seat:
60:40 split Upholstery: cloth (leather opt) Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering
adjust: rake + reach Steering audio controls: standard Tyre sensors: optional Wipers
auto-on: standard Headlamps auto-on: standard Head-up display: optional
*Prices as recommended by manufacturer **All tests conducted at sea level

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 Citroën C3 Shine 1,2 PureTech
81 kW Turbo AT
Does the C3 shine bright enough to pull attention from more
established B-segment contenders?

Price: R299 900 0-100 km/h: 11,69 seconds Top speed: 194 km/h Power: 81 kW Torque: 205 N.m CAR fuel index: 7,2 L/100 km CO2: 137 g/km

Has visual cha- Refreshingly Punchy engine, Exudes charm and

risma its rivals different quirky design – character. A very
would kill for Peter Palm glad Citroën desirable little car
Gareth Dean is back! Jarryd Neves
Wilhelm Lutjeharms

I
t shows a degree of confi-
dence, Citroën introducing its
B-segment C3 into the South
African market. In a country
where the Volkswagen Polo and
Ford Fiesta rule the roost, it’s a
tough segment to infiltrate, even
for some established manufac-
turers. Perhaps Citroën hopes to
lure those who want to stand out
from the crowd?
Well, you certainly wouldn’t
mistake the C3 for anything else
in its class. The distinctive styling
found favour with everyone on the
team, many praising some of the
various quirky design elements
that make the Citroën such a
visual treat. Painted in Platinum
Grey, our C3 test unit offset the
subtle paintwork with a red con-
trast roof and Airbumps with red
accents. Funky 17-inch Cross alloy
wheels finish everything off nicely.
Step inside and you’ll find
yourself in a similarly stylish
environment. Although pleasant
to look at, the materials used
within the cabin aren’t quite up
to the standard of the Citroën’s
rivals, with elements of the facia
and door cards trimmed in coarse
plastic. The three-spoke, leath-
er-wrapped steering wheel and
some interesting touches do their
best to lift the cabin’s ambience,
such as neat leatherette door
pulls and red embellishments.
The seats are treated to a similar
design, the cloth-trimmed pews
sporting grey and red patterns.
The large front seats are
comfortable, yet they don’t offer
enough side bolstering and there’s
a touch too much under-thigh
support. There are plenty of ad-
justment options for the driver’s
seat, yet the passenger has to do

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MATCH-UP
without height adjustment.
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 On the convenience front,
this C3 Shine model (there’s an
entry-level Feel variant that does
without a turbocharger and some
convenience items) is generously
test
can be a source of frustration. The
screen does respond quickly to
user input but the complicated
menu structure may leave you
scratching your head. Adjusting
the temperature or fan speed is

Citroën C3 Shine equipped, with luxuries such as more of a task than it needs to
Ford Fiesta 1,0 VW Polo 70 kW Hatch
1,2 PureTech 81 kW automatic wipers, headlamps be, requiring the driver to dive
EcoBoost Trend AT 1,0 TSI Comfortline DSG
Turbo AT
and cruise control all standard. into the climate-control submenu
The Fiesta is the most enter- While not as chic as the Flawed it may be but
taining to pilot, combining C3, the Polo is a fierce rival there’s enough charm, The more safety conscious will to make minor adjustments. It
comfort with superb dynam- thanks to its classy cabin spec and an impressive be pleased to see that six airbags, does declutter the interior but an
ics. Offers superior luggage and VW's vast dealer net- service plan to keep the ABS with EBD and a lane-de- analogue climate-control inter-
space when compared to work. Refined road manners Citroën appealing. The
rivals but falls short of the and upmarket appearance
parture-warning system are all face would be a more ergonomic
value for money offered
interior room of the Polo. further its appeal. shouldn’t be ignored. included in the price. solution. The infotainment system
Although it is feature rich, the does at least offer Bluetooth and
price: R308 900 price: R305 700 price: R299 900 seven-inch infotainment system smartphone-mirroring connectivi-
cyl/capac: 3/998 cm3 cyl/capac: 3/999 cm3 cyl/capac: 3/1 199 cm3

power: 74 kW/4 500 r/min power: 70 kW/5 000 r/m power: 81 kW/5 500-6 000 r/min

torque: 170 N.m/1 500-4 000 r/min torque: 175 N.m/2 000-3 000 r/min torque: 205 N.m/1 500 r/min

gears/drive: 6/F gears/drive: 7/F gears/drive: 6/F

0-100 km/h: 12,20 sec est 0-100 km/h: 10,80 sec est 0-100 km/h: 11,69 sec

top speed: 180 km/h top speed: 187 km/h top speed: 194 km/h

fuel index: 6,20 L/100 km fuel index: 5,60 L/100 km fuel index: 7,20 L/100 km 01 02

luggage capac: 256/856 L luggage capac: 224/832 L luggage capac: 248/800 L

serv/maint plan: S4/60 000 km serv/maint plan: S3/45 000 km serv/maint plan: S5/100 000 km

USED OPTION (<2yrs)

Audi A1 Sportback 1,0T FSI S tronic Sharing its 1,0-litre engine with the Polo, the
previous-generation A1 offers a classier image and a plusher interior for similar money.

01 Infotainment system, while slick-looking, can be a source of frustration. 02 Red

accents help lift the otherwise dark interior. 03 Comprehensive trip computer is easy to
03
operate. 04 The stylish cabin is not without its hard plastics.

04

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ty. The speedometer and rev coun-
ter are clearly marked and easy to
read, and the trip computer is a
doddle to navigate.
Cabin storage isn’t one of
the Citroën’s strengths. The
large glovebox lid is particularly
deceptive, with a curiously small
amount of storage space hidden
behind. A small tray under the in-
fotainment system, a coin holder
and reasonably sized door pockets
supplement the paltry cubby.
Sited just behind the gearlever
are two cupholders. Curiously,
the gear indicator is positioned
here, too, and is hidden when a
beverage is stored in the cuphold-
er. An additional pair of holders
positioned behind the handbrake
are larger and more practical.
Outward visibility is excellent,
with the large windscreen and
side windows aiding manoeu-
vrability when changing lanes or
parking. The rear window is slim
which makes reversing a bit tricky.
Thankfully, there are standard rear
parking sensors.
There is plenty of space for
those seated up front, with ample
knee- and headroom. Larger
adults wouldn’t want to sit in the
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rear, though. The compact dimen-
sions of the C3 hinder headroom,
in particular. Coupled with the
dark trim, it does make the seat
feel cramped. On the plus side,
the boot offers up a sizable 248 li-
tres of luggage space and there’s a
01
03
01 Love it or hate them but the Airbumps certainly lend the C3 individuality. 02 Distinctive
daytime-running lights sited just above the headlamps. 03 Second-row interior space is
tight. 04 Rear parking sensors are standard on the Shine derivative.
nicely rounded 800 litres of utility
room with the 60:40-split bench
folded forward.
The 1,2-litre, three-cylinder
turbopetrol engine performs
admirably, offering more power
and considerably more torque
02
than some of its competition.
Producing 81 kW between
5 500 and 6 000 r/min, and a
healthy 205 N.m of torque (at an
easily accessible 1 500 r/min), the
punchy powertrain revs smoothly
and feels much quicker than it is.
Still, 0-100 km/h in 11,69 seconds
is sufficient for a car of this ilk. On
our standardised fuel route, the
C3 returned 6,4 L/100 km, which
is not far off the claimed figure of
6,0 L/100 km.
Around town, the C3 is in its
element. The powertrain pulls
strongly from low speeds and re-
mains refined as the pace increas-
es. Mated to a six-speed automatic,
the gearshifts are near impercep-
tible. At times, the C3 does tend to
hang onto a gear for longer than is
necessary, requiring the driver to
intervene and select a higher gear
via the manual override. In slow
traffic, the cumbersome stop/start
system can be a tad annoying.
Thankfully, it can be switched off
via the infotainment screen.
You certainly won’t be annoyed
by the high-speed stability demon-
strated by the French hatchback. At
freeway speeds, the C3 feels com-
posed and sure-footed, making it a
 test
Gross frontal area: 2,43 m2 Weight: 1 180 kg Drag coefficient: 0,31 Seating: 5

fine motorway cruiser. The engine Headroom/kneeroom:

801/651 mm
remains suitably hushed, too. Headroom:
830/854 mm 1 861 mm
In typical Citroën fashion, the
C3 has a superb ride. The soft 248/800 L
1 474 mm
suspension irons out potholes
and road irregularities that would
CITROËN C3 SHINE
1,2 PURETECH 64% 36% 768 mm
catch out many other small 120 mm
81 kW TURBO AT
hatchbacks. The trade-off of the 2 539 mm
3 996 mm
softly sprung arrangement is that
Built in France Width (excl. mirrors): 1 749 mm Track front/rear: 1 483/1 480 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 450 kg
the C3 doesn’t feel as composed
in the corners when compared
SPECIFICATIONS POWER & TORQUE ENGINE SPEED
to the more dynamic vehicles
offered in this segment; there is ENGINE
6th
100 100 250 250 6th
notable body roll on high-speed Cylinders: three, inline, transverse 280 280

Max torque

Max power
5th

Max torque

Max power
90 90 225 225 5th
TorqTo
uerque 240 240
Fuel supply: electronic direct fuel injection, 80 80 200 200
corner entry. Despite this, though, 200 200
70 70 175 175
turbocharged, intercooled, petrol 4th 4th

the C3 is still entertaining to 60 60 150 150 160 160

Bore/stroke: 75,0/90,5 mm 50 50
r e
we ow
r
125 125 3rd 3rd
Po P
hustle, with pleasing levels of Cubic capacity: 1 199 cm3 40 40 100 100
120 120

75 2nd 2nd
30 30 75 80 80
grip. The electric power steering Compression ratio: 10,5 to 1 20 20 50 50 1st 1st
40 40
is direct and light at lower speeds, Valvegear: d-o-h-c, four valves per cylinder 10 10 25 25
kW kW N.m N.m km/hkm/h
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 0 10 21 32 43 54 65 76 7
building in resistance as the speed RevsRevs
per minute (x 1 000)
per minute (x 1 000) Revs Revs
per minute (x 1 000)
per minute (x 1 000)
ENGINE OUTPUT
increases. On our test strip, the C3
Max power ISO: 81 kW
screeched to a halt from 100 km/h Power peak/Red line: 5 500-6 000/ Oil filter: R184,00 Air filter: R360,00 Left headlamp: R3 943,00
in just 3,01 seconds, gaining a 6 000 r/min PARTS Left rear tyre: R1 701,00 Windscreen: R5 477,00 Brake pads
PRICES* (front set): R1 508,00 Camchain (incl. tensioner): R2 028,00
“good” rating. While impressive, it Max torque: 205 N.m
Torque peak: 1 500 r/min Total parts basket: R15 201,00
is slightly slower than the heavier
C3 Aircross tested in February.
TRANSMISSION TEST RESULTS
Type: six-speed automatic
TEST SUMMARY 1st gear/2nd gear: 4,46/2,51 to 1
Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 33 °C/1 011 hPa Test car’s odometer: 2 668 km

At R299 900, the Shine variant of 3rd gear/4th gear: 1,56/1,14 to 1

5th gear/Top gear: 0,85/0,67 to 1 TOP SPEED BRAKING TEST
the C3 is packed with plenty of Best/worst stop: 2,83/3,13
Reverse gear: 3,19 to 1 Manufacturer’s figure: 194 km/h
comfort and safety equipment, Average of 10 stops/rating: 3,01/good
Final drive: 3,68 to 1
supple ride quality and an excel- Average stopping distance: 39,67 m
Drive wheels: front SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
lent five-year/100 000 km service Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability
60 80 100 120
plan and warranty. However, it control), hill start
57 77 97 117 FUEL CONSUMPTION
simply doesn’t have the estab- Odometer error: 1,04% under Fuel tank: 45 L
BRAKES
lished reputation of the Fiesta or Est. tank range (fuel index): 625 km
Front: 264 mm ventilated discs
Polo, both of which are backed by Taxable CO2 rating: 137 g/km
Rear: 244 mm solid discs ACCELERATION (sec)
an extensive dealer network and Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA
0-60 0-80 0-100 0-120 0-140 Manufacturer’s figure
maintain a high resale value on 4,89 7,79 11,69 17,07 24,74 6,00
the second-hand market. WHEELS AND TYRES L/100 km
Tyre make: Goodyear EfficientGrip
Still, the C3 has many positive
Tyre size: 205/50 R17 OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec) CAR fuel index
attributes, the sprightly 1,2-litre Spare – type and location: full-size
7,20
powertrain and trendy styling steel, under boot board AT
L/100 km
40-60 2,26
being two of its most appealing. It 60-80 2,97
may not cause a stir in the B-seg- STEERING 80-100 3,97 Fuel route
Type: rack and pinion, 100-120 5,51 6,40
ment sales race but the C3 does
electric power assist 120-140 7,94 L/100 km
provide more choice for buyers,
Lock to lock: 3,0 turns
especially those who want their Turning circle diameter: 10,9 m
Power/mass: 69 W/kg Power/litre: 68 kW/litre
practicality infused with plenty of PERFORMANCE
Torque/litre: 171 N.m/litre Cabin noise level at idle: 41 dBA
individuality and style. SUSPENSION FACTORS
Engine speed (at true 120 km/h in top gear): 2 539 r/min
Front: independent, MacPherson struts,
coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: torsion beam, coil springs Airbags: front/side/curtain Air-con: climate Audio system: radio/
FEATURES aux-in/USB/Bluetooth/screen mirroring Cruise control: standard Sat-
Vehicle tracking partner CHECKLIST
WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS nav: no Park assist: standard Windows: all-electric Trip computer:
5-year/100 000 km warranty standard Driver seat adjust: manual, incl. height Folding rear seat:
5-year/100 000 km service plan 60:40 split Upholstery: cloth Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering adjust: rake +
Service every 15 000 km reach Steering audio controls: standard Tyre sensors: standard Wipers auto-on:
standard Headlamps auto-on: standard Head-up display: no

*Prices as recommended by manufacturer **All tests conducted at sea level

CARmag.co.za CAR APRIL 2020 77

 VW Caddy
1,0 TSI 75 kW Trendline
The entry-level Caddy makes economic sense … and it’s a pleasure to drive

Price: R360 300 0-100 km/h: 14,16 seconds Top speed: 172 km/h Power: 75 kW Torque: 175 N.m CAR fuel index: 6,72 L/100 km CO2: 128 g/km

The sensible Unpretentious Might be the Well made,

choice but not entry-level model practical and
Peter Palm unsophisticated. but still offers all refined. One of my
I’m a fan the practicality favourite VWs
Terence Steenkamp you could need Jarryd Neves
Wilhelm Lutjeharms

W
e’ve experienced many
thoroughly enjoyable
miles driving Volkswa-
gen Caddy TDIs over the years
(including running a number
of them in our long-term fleet).
Abundant comfort, massive space
and miserly fuel consumption
make this vehicle one of the best
all-rounders for families and
businesses transporting goods
of most types. Not everyone can
afford more than R400 000 for
these privileges, however. This is
why VWSA provides a petrol-pow-
ered version at around R100 000
off the cheapest oil-burner’s price
tag (that’ll be the 2,0 TDI Trendline
manual). The purpose of this test
is to determine what you may be
missing out on with this saving.
Looking at the luxuries first, we
have a Trendline array of goodies
as standard. This means rather
attractive 16-inch Bendigo alloys,
including the spare, electric mirrors
and front windows, VW’s full-fea-
ture Composition Media touch-
screen infotainment system and a
leather-bound steering wheel.
The Caddy is all about space
and that’s the main reason for its
popularity. To maximise interior
room, the sliding doors are slim
thanks to the sliding windows.
The roof is so tall that an over-
head compartment swallows yet
more goods such as documents,
laptops … even grocery items,
all out of sight. There is lots of
clearance for your legs and even
more space under the seats. If you
choose the towbar option (R7 365),
this is neatly located in a floor
compartment behind the driver’s
seat. The rear sill height is very
low, ideal for loading heavy goods.
A comfort feature that’s missing is

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an adjustable centre armrest. The
lid is fixed and the level is too low
for most people. The door pockets
are large but the glovebox small.
Aiding rear space are 60:40-split
seats that fold and tumble
forward. It truly is a wonderfully
adaptable, comfortable space.
We have now experienced sev-
eral manufacturers’ three-cylinder
turbo engines of small capacity,
designed in the name of efficiency.
While impressive in many ways,
these types of powertrains can
01
exhibit a few negative traits. For
01 Many years into its model cycle, the Caddy still appears relatively fresh but its commer- one, they’re often not as smooth as
cial-vehicle roots are obvious. 02 While soft-touch surfaces are rare, the Caddy’s interior a four-cylinder which is especially
feels impressively sturdy. Infotainment screen is set too low, though. 03 Fold the second row
and you have a massive square shape perfect for carting large objects. noticeable at low revs. Secondly,
there is a lack of low-down torque
as the turbo must spool up before
the engine delivers. If you add a
dual-clutch automatic gearbox
with less-than-perfect cog swaps
– something which is frequently
done – you impact driving enjoy-
1 2 3 1
02
VW Caddy 1,0 TSI
75 kW Trendline
This entry-level Caddy
ticks enough boxes to
make it a winner. Not
that there is too much
competition. The result is
wide market acceptance
and good sales.
price: R360 300
cyl/capac: 3/999 cm3
power: 75 kW/5 000-5 500 r/min
torque: 175 N.m/1 500-3 500 r/min
gears/drive: 5/F
0-100 km/h: 14,16 sec
top speed: 172 km/h
fuel index: 6,72 L/100 km
luggage capac: 528/1 592 L
serv/maint plan: S3/60 000km
VW Kombi 2,0 TDI If you need Caddy levels of space, chances are you would appreciate
even more. We’re big fans of VW’s accomplished minibus range.
03
test
ment. In the case of this Caddy,
the solution is a straightforward
manual gearbox. It doesn’t entirely
alleviate some of the lag inherent
in VW’s 1,0 TSI engine but soon
educates the pilot to use a touch
of clutch slip combined with a
slight dab of throttle to prevent
stalling on take-off. Once moving,
the drivetrain is an impressive one
as the engine smooths out, torque
kicks in and the Caddy goes down
the road effortlessly.
Interestingly, the TSI’s power
output is identical to the first Cad-
dy we tested in 2005, a naturally
aspirated 1,6-litre. Comparing
performance, the acceleration to
100 km/h is now slightly quicker,
with similar braking figures (the
times of which are still poorer
than we’d like), but fuel consump-
tion is much improved. We saw
computer readouts of just over
7,0 L/100 km rising to 9,5 after
MATCH-UP
2 3 1 2 3
Opel Combo Toyota Rush
Life 1,6TD Enjoy 1,5 S
Plus points are three rear The Rush does have the
seats that fold individually, best service plan by far
each with Isofix mounts. and the best dealer net-
The service plan is identical work plus, of course, the
to the Caddy’s. It is more most respected badge, but
obviously van-based than it lacks the refinement of
the VW, though. both the other rivals.
price: R369 900 price: R324 200
cyl/capac: 4/1 560 cm3 cyl/capac: 4/1 496 cm3
power: 68 kW/4 000 r/min power: 77 kW/6 000 r/min
torque: 230 N.m/1 700 r/min torque: 136 N.m/4 200 r/min
gears/drive: 5/F gears/drive: 5/R
0-100 km/h: n/a 0-100 km/h: 13,05 sec
top speed: n/a top speed: 165 km/h
fuel index: 7,20 L/100 km fuel index: 7,90 L/100 km
luggage capac: untested luggage capac: 576-648/1 352 L
serv/maint plan: S3/60 000 km serv/maint plan: 6 serv./90 000 km
USED OPTION (<2yrs)
CARmag.co.za CAR APRIL 2020 79
test
Gross frontal area: 3,00 m2 Weight: 1 523 kg Drag coefficient: n/a Seating: 5

performance testing, with our fuel Headroom/kneeroom:

1 034/723 mm
run returning 7,5 L/100 km. Headroom:
956-1 046 mm 2 041 mm
Due to its upright stance, strong
winds affect stability, although the 528/
1 592 L
handling and steering feel are well 1 860 mm

sorted considering the Caddy’s VW CADDY 1,0 TSI 55% 45% 586 mm
workhorse origins. Those roots do 75 kW TRENDLINE 154 mm

make themselves known in the 1 680 mm

4 410 mm
ride, which is more fidgety than
in crossovers at this model’s price, Built in Poland Width (excl. mirrors): 1 790 mm Track front/rear: 1 537/1 532 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 750 kg

but overall refinement is very good.

SPECIFICATIONS POWER & TORQUE ENGINE SPEED

TEST SUMMARY ENGINE

Compared with the Caddy TDI Cylinders: three, inline, transverse 100 100 200 200 210 210 5th 5th
Torque Torque 4th 4th

Max power

Max power
90 90 180 180
180Max Max
Fuel supply: electronic direct fuel 180
torque torque
models, with the 1,0 TSI you get 80 80 160 160
140 140 150 150
injection, turbocharged, intercooled, petrol 70 70
3rd 3rd
less power, no option of a DSG 60 60
er er
120 120 120 120
Bore/stroke: 74,5/76,4 mm 50 50 Pow Pow 100 100
transmission and higher fuel 40 40 80 80 90 90 2nd 2nd
Cubic capacity: 999 cm3
30 30 60 60 60 60
consumption. That said, consid- Compression ratio: 10,5 to 1 20 20 40 40 1st 1st
30 30
10 10 20 20
ering the large frontal area that Valvegear: d-o-h-c, four valves per cylinder kW kW N.m N.mkm/h km/h
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6 0 1 2 0 3 1 4 2 5 3 64 75 6 7
makes the Caddy susceptible to Revs per minute (x 1minute
Revs per 000) (x 1 000) Revs per minute (x 1minute
Revs per 000) (x 1 000)

strong winds, the consumption ENGINE OUTPUT

Max power ISO: 75 kW
is still impressive. For R100 000 Oil filter: R147,20 Air filter: R271,40 Left headlamp: R13 552,75
Power peak/Red line:
less than an oil-burner, then, the PARTS Left rear tyre: R1 452,00 Windscreen: R12 471,75 Brake pads
5 000-5 500/6 000 r/min PRICES*
1,0 TSI has suddenly become our (front set): R2 645,00 Cambelt (incl. tensioner): R2 493,32
Max torque: 175 N.m
Total parts basket: R33 033,42
Caddy of choice. Its only rival is Torque peak: 1 500-3 500 r/min
the Opel Combo, which offers a
TEST RESULTS
diesel engine and is worth con- TRANSMISSION
Type: five-speed manual Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 25 °C/1 011 hPa Test car’s odometer: 2 925 km
sidering (if you’re willing to cast
1st gear/2nd gear: 3,77/1,95 to 1
your net wider at this price, VW’s
3rd gear/4th gear: 1,28/0,88 to 1 BRAKING TEST
TOP SPEED
own T-Cross 1,0 TSI Highline is in Top gear: 0,67 to 1 Best/worst stop: 3,03/3,37
Manufacturer’s figure: 172 km/h
the running). However, the Caddy Reverse gear: 4,35 to 1 Average of 10 stops/rating: 3,16/good
ticks so many boxes, it’s no sur- Final drive: 4,69 to 1 Average stopping distance: 42,34 m
SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
Drive wheels: front 10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
prise it’s the model to beat.
Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability 60 80 100 120
57 77 97 116 FUEL CONSUMPTION
control)
Dual sliding doors ease in- and egress and Odometer error: 0,89% under Fuel tank: 55 L
there are stowage cubbies aplenty dotted
BRAKES Est. tank range (fuel index): 818 km
throughout the cabin.
Front: 280 mm ventilated discs Taxable CO2 rating: 128 g/km
ACCELERATION (sec)
Rear: 260 mm solid discs
0-60 0-80 0-100 0-120 0-140 Manufacturer’s figure
Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA
6,10 9,62 14,16 20,66 30,88 5,60
L/100 km
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyre make: Hankook Ventus Prime 3
OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec) CAR fuel index
Tyre size: 205/55R16
Spare – type and location: full-size alloy, 6,72
3rd 4th Top
L/100 km
under boot body 40-60 3,29 5,59 10,05
60-80 3,50 5,25 7,26
80-100 4,43 5,77 8,17 Fuel route
STEERING
100-120 6,11 6,98 10,09 7,50
Type: rack and pinion, electric power 120-140 - 10,35 13,65 L/100 km
assist
Lock to lock: 2,9 turns
Turning circle diameter: 11,1 m Power/mass: 49 W/kg Power/litre: 75 kW/litre
PERFORMANCE
Torque/litre: 175 N.m/litre Cabin noise level at idle: 40 dBA
FACTORS
SUSPENSION Engine speed (at true 120 km/h in top gear): 3 261 r/min
Front: independent, MacPherson struts,
coil springs, anti-roll bar Airbags: front/side/curtain Air-con: manual Audio system: radio/aux-
Rear: torsion beam, leaf springs FEATURES in/USB/Bluetooth/screen mirroring Cruise control: standard Sat-nav:
Vehicle tracking partner CHECKLIST no Park assist: standard Windows: electric front Trip computer:
WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS standard Driver seat adjust: manual, incl. height Folding rear seat:
3-year/120 000 km warranty 60:40 split Upholstery: cloth Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering adjust: rake +
3-year/60 000 km service plan reach Steering audio controls: standard Tyre sensors: no Wipers auto-on: standard
Service every 15 000 km Headlamps auto-on: standard Head-up display: no

*Prices as recommended by manufacturer **All tests conducted at sea level

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 Nissan Micra
84 kW Turbo Tekna Plus
A new 1,0-litre engine transforms the Micra but this flagship model isn’t the obvious choice

Price: R342 600 0-100 km/h: 13,18 seconds Top speed: 170 km/h Power: 84 kW Torque: 180 N.m CAR fuel index: 6,00 L/100 km CO2: 115 g/km

Will the omission More face than Well equipped, Hard to recom-
of an auto option space or pace frugal and impres- mend when the
harm sales? but ultimately a sively refined Polo and Fiesta are
Marius Boonzaier rewarding drive Jarryd Neves so accomplished
Terence Steenkamp Nikesh Kooverjee

W
hen we last tested
the current-gener-
ation Micra back in
August 2018, it failed to score a
resounding thumbs-up from the
CAR team. While we appreciated
its design and praised the strong
standard specification, its relative
lack of refinement compared with
the sophisticated Polo and Fiesta
came in for a fair deal of criticism.
The tiny 0,9-litre triple – shared
with the outgoing Renault Clio
and until now the only engine
on offer, but still on sale – is a
surprisingly feisty performer
that transmits too much noise,
vibration and harshness into the
otherwise serene cockpit.
Nearly two years into its model
cycle locally, the Micra range re-
cently underwent a nip and tuck.
The biggest change, of course, is
the addition of the Renault-Nissan-
Mitsubishi Alliance’s 1,0-litre
turbopetrol engine. It’s available
in three trim grades – Acenta
Plus, Tekna and Tekna Plus, tested
here – but only with a six-speed
manual transmission. Will that
hurt sales in a market segment
flush with self-shifting options?
Nissan SA says no but is planning
to introduce an automatic option.
Let’s start with the new power-
plant, then. A direct-injection unit,
Nissan claims its delta cylinder
head (narrower and lighter than
traditional items) ensures the
power unit is compact and light.
The 1,0-litre’s power output of
84 kW is a segment-average figure,
as is its maximum torque of
180 N.m available in a swathe
from 1 750 to 4 000 r/min. Per-
formance is middling and can’t
match performance data we re-
corded with the equivalent Fiesta

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MATCH-UP and Polo. The 13,18-second
0-100 km/h sprint time is a mere
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
0,26 seconds quicker than the
66 kW 0,9-litre’s figure and it’s
barely swifter in-gear (in some
increments, surprisingly slower).
Where the new engine is a vast
test
rubber – 205/45 R17 Bridgestones
– the Micra 84 kW strikes a sweet
spot between cornering control
and a ride which remains unruffled
over most pockmarked surfaces.
There’s an underlying firmness to
this chassis, certainly, but most

Volkswagen Polo Nissan Micra 84 kW improvement over the 66 kW is buyers should be pleased with the
Ford Fiesta 1,0
EcoBoost Titanium 1,0 TSI 85 kW Highline Turbo Tekna Plus in refinement. The new option balance Nissan has set.
A fantastic chassis and Good value here (although Stellar spec (with some is much smoother on start-up, The steering is less impressive,
engine make the Fiesta the its spec tally isn’t as gen- odd omissions) and strik- displays less turbo lag and sounds being a touch vague at all speeds
driver’s choice, and stand- erous as the others’) and ing design, plus a smooth
less strained approaching the red- and showing an unwillingness to
ard spec nearly matches the the most relaxing to drive. new triple, elevate the Mi-
Micra’s. Small in the back, Biggest inside, too, and cra. Still, we’d much rather line. It feels quicker than its perfor- self-centre, but its weighting is
though, and interior finishes beautifully finished. Pity opt for an Acenta Plus and mance stats would suggest, too. good, so town-driving is an un-
are merely average. the service plan is inferior. pocket the difference. Another improvement is the fussy affair. Braking performance,

price: R328 500
cyl/capac: 3/998 cm3
power: 92 kW/6 000 r/min
torque: 170 N.m/1 400-4 000 r/min
gears/drive: 6/F
0-100 km/h: 10,0 sec est
top speed: 195 km/h
fuel index: 6,00 L/100 km
luggage capac: 256/856 L
serv/maint plan: S4/60 000 km
Nissan Qashqai 1,2 Acenta What you sacrifice in standard spec over the peak Micra, you score
in refinement, quality and comfort. The Qashqai remains a great everyday family vehicle.
price: R315 100
cyl/capac: 3/999 cm3
power: 85 kW/5 000 r/min
torque: 200 N.m/2 000-3 500 r/min
gears/drive: 6/F
0-100 km/h: 9,5 sec est
top speed: 200 km/h
fuel index: 5,52 L/100 km
luggage capac: 224/832 L
serv/maint plan: S3/45 000 km
USED OPTION (<2yrs)
price: R342 600
cyl/capac: 3/999 cm3
power: 84 kW/5 250 r/min
torque: 180 N.m/1 750-4 000 r/min
gears/drive: 6/F
0-100 km/h: 13,18 sec
top speed: 170 km/h
fuel index: 6,00 L/100 km
luggage capac: 240/856 L
serv/maint plan: S3/90 000 km
six-speed transmission instead of
the 66 kW’s five-speed unit. While
the clutch’s biting point is still
frustratingly high, the transmis-
sion changes cogs with an oiled,
plugged-in feel making it a pleas-
ure to stir the stubby gearlever.
All 1,0-litre models have a ride
height dropped by 10 mm and firm-
er suspension tuning, ostensibly to
offer a more dynamic driving expe-
rience. We’re normally left sceptical
when we see such a claim in press
material; those crucial comfort
levels often suffer at the altar of
“sportiness”. Thankfully, despite
its revised suspension and serious
as on the 66 kW model we tested
before, is first-rate.
Aside from a new engine, what
else do you get for a R342 600
outlay? A surprising amount. The
big-ticket item on the spec sheet
is a Bose Personal sound system
comprising two UltraNearField
speakers fitted to the driver’s
headrest, as well as an amplifier
under their seat, tweeters in the
dashboard and wide-range speak-
ers in the front door. Seated in the
captain’s pew, there’s certainly
more clarity and depth to the
sound production but elsewhere in
the cabin the system sounds much

01

02 03

01 Tekna Plus models feature a combination of black and red leather trim (on heated seats),
which neatly extends to the transmission tunnel (02) and front doors (05). 03 The Bose
Personal audio system incorporates speakers in the driver-side headrest. 04 The Micra’s one of
the B-segment’s best-looking options. Enigma Black is the only colour available on Tekna Plus.

04 05

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test
Gross frontal area: 2,30 m2 Weight: 1 131 kg Drag coefficient: 0,31 Seating: 5

like those you’d find in any rival. Headroom/kneeroom:

795/645 mm
The headrest speakers also creak Headroom:
840/910 mm
quite a bit. 240/856 L
Of more importance is the
1 880 mm
standard fitment of Apple CarPlay 1 465 mm

and Android Auto controlled via a NISSAN MICRA 84 kW 62% 38% 740 mm
seven-inch infotainment screen, TURBO TEKNA PLUS 140 mm

bright LED headlamps, auto lights 2 525 mm

3 999 mm
and wipers, keyless entry and start,
supple leather trim, climate control, Built in France Width (excl. mirrors): 1 743 mm Track front/rear: 1 510/1 520 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 500 kg

around-view cameras to ease park-

SPECIFICATIONS POWER & TORQUE ENGINE SPEED
ing (it also detects moving objects)
and blind-spot warning. It’s curious, ENGINE
then, that the rear windows wind Cylinders: three, inline, transverse 100 100 250 250 210 210 5th 5th
Max Max

Max power
90 225 4th

Max power
90 225 torque torque 4th
Fuel supply: electronic direct fuel 180 180
manually and the rear-view mir- 80 80 Torque Torque
200 200
150
175 150
injection, turbocharged, intercooled, petrol 70 70 175 3rd 3rd
ror’s dim function isn’t automatic. 60 60
r r
150 150 120 120
Bore/stroke: 72,2/81,3 mm 50 50 Pow
e
Pow
e
125 125
2nd 2nd
40 100 90 90
40 100
Cubic capacity: 999 cm3 75
TEST SUMMARY
30 30 75 60 60
1st 1st
Compression ratio: 10,5 to 1 20 20 50 50
30 30
10 10 25 25
Much improved as the Micra is, Valvegear: d-o-h-c, four valves per cylinder kW kW N.m N.m km/h km/h
1 12 23 34 45 56 6 0 1 02 13 24 35 46 57 6 7
we’d be remiss if we didn’t remind Revs per Revs per(xminute
minute 1 000)(x 1 000) Revs perRevs per (x
minute minute
1 000)(x 1 000)

our readers of a few other con- ENGINE OUTPUT

Max power ISO: 84 kW
cerns. Measured rear legroom of Oil filter: R208,33 Air filter: R284,77 Left headlamp: R8 903,86
Power peak/Red line: 5 250/6 400 r/min
645 mm is below par – a 1,85-metre PARTS Left rear tyre: R1 579,00 Windscreen: R6 041,11 Brake pads
Max torque: 180 N.m PRICES*
team member could not fit behind (front set): R1 073,36 Camchain (incl. tensioner): R1 932,16
Torque peak: 1 750-4 000 r/min
Total parts basket: R20 022,59
another of a similar height placed
in the front-passenger seat – and, TRANSMISSION
TEST RESULTS
Type: six-speed manual
while the overall quality of the fit
1st gear/2nd gear: 3,73/1,95 to 1 Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 36 °C/1 010 hPa Test car’s odometer: 2 310 km
and finish up front are impressive,
3rd gear/4th gear: 1,32/0,98 to 1
the rear door cards are trimmed in
5th gear/Top gear: 0,76/0,64 to 1 BRAKING TEST
TOP SPEED
the most basic of plastics. Reverse gear: 3,69 to 1 Best/worst stop: 2,74/3,04
Manufacturer’s figure: 170 km/h
Still, there’s much to like. The Final drive: 4,21 to 1 Average of 10 stops/rating: 2,91/excellent
suspension settings improve the Drive wheels: front Average stopping distance: 38,46 m
SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability 10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
driving experience and the new
control), hill start 60 80 100 120
engine, while not quite the effort- 55 74 94 113 FUEL CONSUMPTION
less performer we were willing it Fuel tank: 45 L
BRAKES Odometer error: 0,5% over
to be, boosts the Micra’s appeal. Front: 260 mm mm ventilated discs Est. tank range (fuel index): 750 km
It’s remarkably light on fuel: we Rear: 203 mm drums Taxable CO2 rating: 115 g/km
ACCELERATION (sec)
recorded 5,40 L/100 km on our set Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA
0-60 0-80 0-100 0-120 0-140 Manufacturer’s figure
fuel route. 5,91 8,63 13,18 18,33 27,30 5,00
WHEELS AND TYRES
It’s notable, too, that all Micra L/100 km
Tyre make: Bridgestone Turanza T005
models offer six airbags and a six- Tyre size: 205/45 R17
OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec) CAR fuel index
year/150 000 km warranty along- Spare – type and location: space-saver,
6,00
side a competitive three-year/ under boot board 3rd 4th 5th Top
L/100 km
40-60 2,93 5,08 9,00 -
90 000 km service plan. If you’re 60-80 2,83 4,70 6,24 14,33
STEERING
in the market for a Micra, inves- 80-100 3,14 4,56 6,74 10,33 Fuel route
Type: rack and pinion, electric
100-120 4,26 5,00 7,23 12,58 5,40
tigate the 84 kW Acenta Plus. At power assist 120-140 - - 8,55 20,06 L/100 km
R311 100, it offers all the spec you Lock to lock: 2,8 turns
could want without anything as Turning circle diameter: 10,3 m
Power/mass: 74 W/kg Power/litre: 84 kW/litre
superfluous as headrest-mounted PERFORMANCE
SUSPENSION Torque/litre: 180 N.m/litre Cabin noise level at idle: 43 dBA
speakers and cameras detecting FACTORS
Front: independent, MacPherson struts, Engine speed (at true 120 km/h in top gear): 2 867 r/min
stray cats. coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: torsion beam, coil springs Airbags: front/side/curtain Air-con: climate Audio system: radio/USB/
FEATURES Bluetooth/screen mirroring Cruise control: standard Sat-nav: no Park
Vehicle tracking partner WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS CHECKLIST assist: standard, incl. camera Windows: electric front Trip computer:
6-year/150 000 km warranty standard Driver seat adjust: manual, incl. height Folding rear seat:
3-year/90 000 km service plan 60:40 split Upholstery: leather Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering adjust: rake +
Service every 15 000 km reach Steering audio controls: standard Tyre sensors: no Wipers auto-on: standard
Headlamps auto-on: standard Head-up display: no

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Three’s company
Does the fresh-faced Mazda3 hatchback have the goods to succeed
in a segment under threat from crossovers?
6 months
+ lovely to drive; terrific to look at; top-notch interior
H
atchback or crossover?
It’s a question hordes
of South African car
shoppers are faced with early in
the search for a new set of wheels.
The answer, though, is increasing-
ly favouring the latter body style.
Given the sustained rise of the
high-riding crossover, things aren’t
easy for midsize hatchbacks the
world over. But it’s particularly
tough for such offerings here in
South Africa, where the C-segment
(which includes hatches and se-
dans) slowed to a mere 5% of SA’s
total new-vehicle market in 2019.
Indeed, dwindling sales in
this once-bustling segment even
prompted a few mainstream
manufacturers to throw in the
towel. Ford, for instance, ditched
plans to offer the fourth-genera-
tion Focus on local shores, while
Peugeot withdrew the 308 earlier
this year. The latest versions of
the Kia Cerato hatch and Hyundai
i30 (bar the N-badged perfor-
mance variant of the latter) aren’t
available here, while the likes of
the Renault Mégane and Opel As-
tra have been reduced to bit-part
Ryan reviews
the Mazda3 in a video on
CARmag.co.za
MAZDA3 2,0 ASTINA AT
By: Ryan Bubear Ryan_Bubear
7 898 km
large over-the-shoulder blind-spot;
missing mid-range punch
My favourite
moment
Any time I caught a
glimpse of the Mazda3
parked among a sea of
crossovers. It’s a stun-
ning thing in the metal
– Ryan Bubear
players that each seldom pass the
30-unit-a-month mark.
That leaves the outgoing
Volkswagen Golf 7 at the head
of the sales pack (with a healthy
portion of its local registrations
coming courtesy of the popular
GTI and R variants) and Toyota’s
Auris-displacing Corolla Hatch
in a distant second. Premium
players such as Audi’s outgoing
A3 Sportback, the new (now
front-driven) BMW 1 Series and
Mercedes-Benz’s A-Class soldier
on, while production of the Volvo
V40 has quietly ceased, with no
direct replacement in sight.
The Mazda3 certainly hasn’t
escaped unscathed, with its
monthly sales tally dipping mark-
edly with the introduction of this
fourth generation. But part of that
7,64 L/100 km
slowdown is due to the Hiroshi-
ma-based company’s bold deci-
sion (and the accompanying price
hike) to nudge the sleekly styled
hatchback into a more upmarket
space. Mazda Southern Africa
says it anticipated the subsequent
drop in volume, while pointing
out it expects the closely related,
upcoming CX-30 (yes, yet another
crossover) to pick up the slack.
Thankfully, the latest Three looks
and feels as though it belongs in
the premium arena. The unclut-
tered cabin, for instance, is char-
acterised by exquisitely damped
switchgear, soft-touch materials
and a high level of perceived quality
(although I did notice a mysterious
faint buzz emanating from above
the instrument cluster towards the
end of the Soul Crystal Red model’s
stay in our garage). This flagship
Astina derivative furthermore
boasts swathes of leather – some
of it genuine and some in the form
of the firm’s synthetic Maztex ma-
terial – plus oodles more standard
kit than offered by the German cars
mentioned previously. The gloss
trim surrounding the centre con-
sole and electric window controls,
though, is prone to collecting dust,
smudges and scratches.
Dialling in a near-perfect, pleas-
ingly low-sited driving position is
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a cinch thanks to the 10-way elec-
trically adjustable pew, while the
driver-centric cockpit is devoid of
unnecessary distractions, eschew-
ing the in-vogue touchscreen for
a humbler 8,8-inch infotainment
display operated via a large rotary
controller on the centre console.
The system’s interface is refresh-
ingly simple, logically laid out and
effortless to read on the move,
and includes Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto functionality.
I found this set-up infinitely
more intuitive – not to men-
tion safer – to use than the
segment-standard touchscreen
arrangement. The infotainment
system is clever, too, with one of
the more appreciated elements
being the 12-speaker Bose sound
system’s ability to store separate
volume settings for Bluetooth
connections and radio. That way,
toggling from a podcast (which
typically requires a higher vol-
ume) to the radio doesn’t result in
a moment of deafening panic. It’s
a simple but surprisingly uncom-
mon quality.
But it’s not all positive news.
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As is the case with the modestly
sized luggage compartment, space
on the rear bench is by no means
class-leading, with headroom
proving particularly pinched. Ac-
cess isn’t the easiest either, with
the sloping roofline and chunky
C-pillars forming fairly con-
stricted rear door openings that
make squeezing in a child seat
more challenging than you might
expect. While my five-year-old
daughter had no complaints about
space back there (and enjoyed the
dedicated air vents), the odd older
occupant grumbled about feeling
a touch claustrophobic in the rear
quarters, a sensation accentuated
by the vehicle’s rising beltline.
Still, on-road comfort levels are
impressive, with the Mazda3
delivering a largely supple ride
despite the engineers (or, perhaps
more likely, the accountants)
opting for a torsion-beam rear
arrangement over the more
sophisticated multilink setup
employed by the preceding model.
Sound-deadening materials have
clearly been liberally applied,
resulting in a level of refinement
COSTS
Fuel & top-up cost
R9 369,96
Cost per kilometre
R1,19
R474 000
Price then
R474 000
Price now
The classy cabin is free of distractions, while
the infotainment screen is sited deep in the ±R415 000
facia to minimise eye refocus time. Second-hand value
LOG BOOK
befitting a premium product.
That said, stomp on the throttle Fuel used unleaded
Top-up oil used nil
– an action sometimes required
Tread remaining (front/rear) 81/84%
due to the 121 kW naturally aspi-
rated 2,0-litre engine’s compar-
Best consumption
ative lack of mid-range punch –
and the four-cylinder powerplant
becomes decidedly vocal as the
revs rise. While turbocharged ri- 7,13 L/100 km
vals typically deliver peak twisting
Worst consumption
force from low down, the Mazda’s
maximum of 213 N.m arrives at a
lofty 4 000 r/min, meaning a more
measured driving style is often 8,59 L/100 km
the order of the day.
Average consumption
Approach your commute with
this sort of restraint and you’ll be
rewarded with a comfortable, quiet
experience as well as respectable 7,64 L/100 km
fuel economy. Although the final
PARTS PRICES
figure of 7,64 L/100 km isn’t quite as
impressive as the claimed 6,3, it’s Oil filter: R102,04
still commendable considering the Air filter: R426,55 ECU: R12 553,81
Brake pads (front): R3 287,21
size of the engine (which has been
Left headlamp: R22 847,36
carried over largely unchanged Windscreen: R11 794,81
from the previous generation) and Tyre: R2 800,00
the mass of the vehicle.
 While the six-speed automatic
transmission goes about its busi-
ness with very little fuss, it does
sometimes exhibit a small degree
of indecisiveness on the highway,
flitting between the top two ratios.
Other than that, the driving expe-
rience is exceedingly well resolved.
The steering is smartly weighted,
the centre of gravity is low, body
control is tight and the front
end is pointy. In short, the latest
Three handles especially sharply
for a “normal” passenger vehicle,
01
suggesting the chassis is entirely
capable of accommodating more
oomph, even if Mazda insists it has
no plans to revive the MPS badge.
Day-to-day foibles are few and
far between but include a large
over-the-shoulder blind spot
(which, as mentioned in a previ-
ous update, is at least partially
mitigated by the presence of a
blind-spot-monitoring system as
standard) created by the small
rear screen and wide C-pillars as
well as an intermittent fault with
the keyless entry system that
occasionally requires a manual
override using the chunky key fob.
Judging by the number of posts
about the latter on an online in-
ternational Mazda forum I stum-
bled upon, it’s a known problem
with this model. Hopefully the
brand comes up with a fix soon.
In addition, the Mazda3 flashed
up a “service soon” warning to-
wards the end of the test, despite
being just short of halfway – in
terms of overall mileage and time
– to its first scheduled service. I
rang the two nearest dealerships,
both of which advised me to bring
in the vehicle to have the seem-
ingly erroneous message cleared
(although I managed to do it
myself via the relevant sub-menu
while passing the time during
heavy traffic one evening).
TEST SUMMARY
exceptionally classy cabin (besting
those of many a premium vehicle)
and a lengthy list of standard
features render it an attractive al-
ternative should you happen to be
shopping for a midsize hatchback.
Sure, the engine’s not the most
polished example in the segment
(unfortunately, Mazda’s gutsier
Skyactiv-X compression ignition
petrol unit doesn’t seem to be on
the cards for South Africa) and
pricing plainly reflects the range’s
move upmarket. But not once did
I long for the lofty ride height a
similarly sized crossover would
offer, while wishes for added util-
ity were limited to the occasional
weekend where a little more room
would have been useful.
Still, there’s no escaping the
reality of the modern automotive
market. A dishearteningly large
chunk of local buyers will snub
the Japanese hatchback simply

01 That stout C-pillar creates a significant blind-spot. 02 The taillamp design lends the
Six months behind the wheel of
hatch a distinctive rear lighting signature. 03 This flagship Astina variant boasts adaptive the crisp-handling Mazda3 simply
LED headlamps. 04 The black finish for the 18-inch alloys is exclusive to this derivative emphasised just what a compel-
while the Soul Crystal Red paintwork is the boldest hue on offer.
ling option this svelte hatchback
02 03 has become. An eye-catching
exterior design (some onlookers
suggested styling similarities with
certain Alfa Romeo models), an
because it’s not shaped like a
crossover. And that’s a great pity
because while the Mazda3 certain-
ly sacrifices a mite of practicality
at the altar of style, it’s downright
wonderful to drive. If you ask me,
crossover-crazed consumers are
missing out.

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long-term

NEW
ARRIVAL

EV ownership (well, as candidly as More impressive, however, is

VOLKSWAGEN
01
we’re able to considering none of how much more efficient the

E-GOLF /06
us actually handed over a cheque). E-Golf is than our i3 fleet car.
Regular readers would recall we’ve Admittedly a range-extender
Driver: Terence Steenkamp Terence_CARmag
had two EV long-termers before – a model with a heavy scooter engine
Nissan Leaf followed by a BMW i3 beneath its boot floor, the REx used
341 km 12,89 kWh/100 km
REx – so we’re fully charged (ouch) an average of 16,32 kWh/100 km.

+ the most refined midsize car there is; consumption to provide you with feedback on The biggest compliment I can
it won’t be offered here; the range is still much shorter than an ICE car’s the (near-)future of motoring. pay the E-Golf is that, well, it feels
I’ve spent the first few weeks like a Golf. Aside from the lack
Welcome to Experiment E-Golf. ous offices for the launch of an ID with the E-Golf before CAR’s web of combustion noise – this is one
For six months, the CAR team will model early in 2022. It won’t be the editor, Ryan Bubear, will take over of the most hushed non-premi-
experience VW’s electric midsize ID.3, as we’d reported in an earlier duties for the remainder of its um vehicles I’ve driven – it rides,
hatchback in a variety of condi- issue, but in fact its ID.4 cross- term. First impressions have been handles, steers and brakes like
tions, ranging from commuting over. Test mules of the Three will, overwhelmingly positive. During a you’d expect. Even the cockpit
to weekend trips (we’ll make sure however, make local landfall next recent facelift, the battery’s capaci- looks identical except for tweaked
to closely study relevant charging year during phase two of VWSA’s ty was increased from 24,2 kWh to instrumentation and VW’s E-man-
networks). As the E-Golf will never ramp-up to electrification. 35,8 kWh. Considering we’ve been ager control centre in the infotain-
be offered for sale in South Africa, In the meantime, six E-Golfs are posting an average consumption of ment system.
you may fairly wonder what exact- whizzing across South Africa intro- 12,89 kWh/100 km, that translates It’s addictive indulging in the
ly the point of this test is. ducing people to electric motoring to a range estimate of 275 km. Plan E-Golf’s instant hit of torque at
Well, Volkswagen South Africa’s VW-style and CAR’s been chosen to drive no more than 200 km and every opportunity. Perhaps Ryan
readying its local dealership net- as one of two media outlets to test you’ll always have a decent state of can exercise more control and get
work and relevant staff at its vari- the vehicle and report honestly on charge left in the batteries. that range to nudge 300 km...

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Ever since I’ve taken on this is such a common sight on the
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
02
VW Polo, I’ve felt my levels of roads, first impressions among

1,0 TSI TRENDLINE /06

sophistication rise. I’ve come to
appreciate the finer things in
Driver: Nikesh Kooverjee NikeshKooverjee
life such as hors d’oeuvres and
coffee table books. It comes as no
2 565 km 7,54 L/100 km
surprise because, despite being
+ overall levels of sophistication an entry-level model in the range
manually adjustable mirrors (Conceptline aside), the Polo
Trendline gives the impression of
a premium product.
This isn’t about the level of
standard kit but rather the per-
ceived quality. Yes, it’s predomi-
nantly plastic inside but everything
from the analogue and digital in-
strumentation to the infotainment
system, optional leather-wrapped
steering wheel and gear shifter has
a high-quality feel which makes
the Polo a genuine joy to drive.
It just goes to show you can
get a taste of the good life on a
smaller budget (in a sense). This is
something my fellow passengers
have noted as well. As the Polo
my friends were muted but once
they climbed in and experienced
its impressive interior and refined
driving manners, they were sold.
One particular standout
feature is two USB-C ports in the
second row, although you have to
remember to pack USB-C input
cables. It is always interesting to
hear, “Wow, when last have I seen
these?” when passengers spot the
manually operated rear windows.
I don’t see that as a huge issue
but what has irritated me are
the manually adjustable mirrors.
Whenever I parallel park, I lower
the door mirror on the kerbside
as it makes for easier parking and
prevents nicking the alloy wheels.
I have to reach over to drop the
mirror; this works fine but I often
forget to readjust it before driving
away. This is not advisable to
correct on the fly.

KIA SELTOS 1,4 TGDI GT-LINE DCT FORD RANGER DC 2,0 SiT XLT 4x4 10AT
02/06 2 234 km 7,02 L/100km 05/06 10 735 km 10,21 L/100 km

Two months and a shade over 2 000 km into its tenure at CAR, the
Seltos is beginning to find its feet. The intermittent smartphone-con-
nection issues prompted me to invest in a new USB-C cable and give
the lower dash-mounted USB port a careful clean. It seems to have
alleviated the problem for now.
The Seltos’ powertrain continues to impress, with consumption tak-
ing a minor bump upwards as a result of more frequent city driving.
A long-distance stint on the open road beckons, hopefully proving the
Seltos is as accomplished a cruiser as it is round town. – Gareth Dean
I’m looking forward to doing some more serious off-road driving
(including a trip to the dunes) in my remaining time with the XLT
4x4 Ranger. I have thoroughly enjoyed the freedom of movement of
the raised ride height as well as the heavy-duty tyres. Being able to
effortlessly mount the odd pavement during a tight traffic manoeuvre
and seamlessly transition from asphalt to gravel (shifting to all-wheel
drive on the fly) during a family weekend expedition are welcome.
As pictured, colleague Peter Palm recently appreciated the Ranger’s
standard tow hitch. – Ian McLaren

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test bike
The legacy continues
Following a long line of touring fours, the Versys does the lineage proud
F
our cylinders and four
strokes became all the rage
when Honda originally
introduced its CB750 back in 1969.
Not to be outdone, Kawasaki
responded with the 900 Z1, which
became the must-have four-stroke
in 1972. Nearly half a century
later, four-cylinder bikes are still
popular in the larger capacities.
Based on the Z1000, the Versys
tourer we’re testing here is a
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KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000
By: Peter Palm
+ great ride quality
prime example of the breed.
Its tourer credentials are obvious.
The adjustable screen works well
when you tuck in behind and
the seat is one of the best; long
and wide, and sporting a built-in
backrest ahead of an equally large
pillion area. So many pillion seats
are small and firm but this one is
designed for the long road, two-up.
On the negative side, the seat height
is rather tall. Behind it is a luggage
PeterPalm12
drivetrain play
rack, while trellis tubing allows for
pannier fitment and some crash
bars, as displayed on this test unit.
There is the usual analogue rev
counter with digital instrumenta-
tion for the rest. It is clear enough
but the display area could have
been larger while the section con-
taining warning lamps smaller.
The four-into-one exhaust is
quiet but there is a throaty induc-
tion sound on accelerating, im-
Strong engine,
comfortable to ride
and perfect for fast
travelling
Wilhelm Lutjeharms
proving the sound effects from the
typical four-cylinder engine whistle.
Hand protectors cover the levers
and just above these are the most
useful mirrors I have encountered
on a motorcycle, providing an ex-
 KawasaKi
Versys 1000

Built in Japan
02

Width:
950 mm Seat height:
840 mm

1 490 mm

1 576 mm 03
2 270 mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Price: R159 900

Engine: 4-cyl, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 1 043 cm3
Power: 88 kW
Torque: 102 N.m 01 04
Transmission: 6-speed
Tyre sizes (f;r): 120/70 ZR17; cellent view of any dangers astern. the engine speed rises above 5 option. Braking at the front is
180/55 ZR17
An unusual fitment these days is 000 r/min, the high-frequency strong and progressive thanks to
Frame: cast aluminium
Seat height: 840 mm
a main stand to supplement the vibrations make you yearn for twin 310 mm disks and four-pot
Fuel tank: 21,0 L side item. This may add some mass a smoother V-twin or flat-four. callipers. The back brake is not
Fuel cons (on test): 7,14 L/100 km but it will be handy when working Cruising at the speed limit is ef- nearly as strong but with ABS kick-
Mass (fuelled): 263 kg on the rear wheel or servicing the fortless but it does become a little ing in quite early, there is no benefit
Warranty: 2 years/unlimited mileage
chain. Our test bike’s stand had a less comfortable on those odd from potentially more bite.
Service interval: 10 000 km/12 months
weak spring which is easily recti- occasions when you are forced to This shiny showing is rounded
TEST RESULTS fied and it was no effort to lift the speed up. We also noticed some out by the fuel consumption,

ACCELERATION (seconds)
0-40 0-60 0-80 0-100 0-120 0-140
1,80 2,62 3,46 4,67 5,70 7,44
01 The Versys is sizeable, making commuting
somewhat of a chore but cruising a breeze.
02 Mix of analogue and digital instruments
now the norm. 03 Menu and power settings at
your thumb. 04 Intricate exhausts are another
trend. 05 Adjustable screen is effective. 06
Wide bars and perfectly sized mirrors.
Versys onto it.
On pull-away, the clutch has
some mild grab and is on the
heavy side. On the move, though,
the clutch has little to do so it’s
not noticeable. Gear-shifting is
also slightly heavy yet positive,
and neutral is easy to find.
The bike pulls from very low
revs, even in top gear, but, once
05
driveline shunt in the transition
from on-to-off throttle. Stability
is tops and suspension travel long
and supple.
There are two power settings:
low and full. Low restricts output
by about 30%, which is useful on
less than ideal surfaces. Likewise,
traction control has three settings
plus off, with three being the safest
06
which is good for a large-capacity
engine installed in a heavy bike.
With figures of around 6,0 to
7,0 L/100 km, the 21-litre tank
provides an impressive range.
TEST SUMMARY
This Kawasaki would be at home
on long trips, where its effortless
performance and long range really
come to the fore. The chunky size
might be problematic in commut-
ing, however. Still, the pricing is
competitive, ensuring this bike
should long continue Kawasaki’s
illustrious command of the
four-cylinder bike game.

Thank you to Mad Macs (021-852-

4851) for supplying this test unit.

Vehicle tracking partner

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We look at the latest advancements

in technology and their application
on current and future vehicles

By: Ian McLaren

IanM_CARmag

ANOTHER
Unveiled at the 2020 CES show in Las Vegas, the Mercedes-Benz AVTR, which we previewed
last month, was designed with help from Avatar director James Cameron. True to the

WORLD
futuristic movie where humans learn to appreciate and co-exist with nature, the AVTR does
away with a steering wheel (being, as it will be, based in a fully autonomous future) in
favour of an oval-shaped controller that rises to meet (and merge with) the hand of its
human occupant to sense their breathing and heart rate before the seats and controller vibrate in sync.
On the move, the AVTR’s sweeping screens display 3D graphics of Pandora – the fictional world from Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster – to a single occupant,
or sense and then entertain family members via a learning-oriented gaming and “child-friendly augmented reality” experience.
Powered by graphene-based organic battery cells that don’t require rare earth materials, the AVTR’s spherical wheels can rotate to move the car sideways
or even diagonally. With an interior made from recycled plastics and vegan leather, the rear-end of the futuristic Mercedes is covered in 33 “bionic flap” scales
that can be used to communicate with people outside the car.

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WHAT LIES AHEAD THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT SOUND OF SILENCE

Ford Motor Company is developing
what it calls Local Hazard Information (LHI)
to transmit real-time information to the
driver about anything untoward in the
traffic ahead.
Using cloud-based connectivity, LHI is able
to communicate data to similarly connected
drivers in approaching traffic; for example,
about a vehicle that has performed an
emergency braking manoeuvre, whether
an airbag has been deployed and even
if a vehicle has come to a stop with its
hazard lights on. The system also monitors
changing weather conditions, as well as the
activation of foglamps or windscreen wipers
to prepare drivers for inclement conditions.
“What makes LHI different is that it’s the
cars that are connected via the Internet
of Things,” says Joerg Beyer, executive
director of engineering for Ford of Europe.
“There is no reliance on third-party apps.
This is a significant step forward. Warnings
are specific, relevant and tailored to help
improve your specific journey.”
Appreciating that no two driving positions are
the same, Bosch used this year’s CES show
to display its Virtual Visor tech. Replacing the
often clunky, traditional sunvisor, Bosch’s
system makes use of a transparent liquid-
crystal display and intricate computer coding
to detect and block out sunlight and glare to
the driver and front passenger.
The likelihood of an accident is heightened by
unwanted glare in a driver’s eyes. Virtual Visor
can link with a vehicle’s occupant-monitoring
system and, using artificial intelligence
technology, will locate and analyse the driver’s
face before identifying shadows and shielding
that section of the display screen. The rest of
the visor remains transparent. This eliminates
the need for the driver to adjust a visor
according to the angle of the glare.
Aiming to increase the overall efficiency of
its host and add aural delight to the stealth-
like character of an all-electric car, Harman
recently unveiled its EV Plus+ Solutions suite.
Divided into three elements, EV Plus+ includes
what Harman calls Ecotect which culminates
in sound delivery as good as any modern
high-end system while using notably fewer
components. Not only does this reduce costs,
but less weight leads to greater efficiency.
Next, “software-enabled branded audio”
allows the user to upgrade the in-car sound
system via software updates. While the
brand hasn’t yet clarified how this will work,
you might imagine upgrades through various
levels of sound quality.
The final element proposes an audio
marketplace where users can shop and
download updates and sounds, from
car-related upgrades to a selection of
background soundtracks. As an example,
Harman recently partnered with the US National
Parks Foundation to record the sound of natural
wonders such as the 739-metre Yosemite Falls.

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1 Port vs. direct injection 2 Blowby

PORT FUEL INJECTION (PFI) GASOLINE DIRECT FUEL INJECTION (GDI)

The engine crankcase runs mostly

at positive pressure, as some of
the combustion gases leak past
the rings and end up pressurising
the cavity below the pistons. The
INTAKE AIR EXHAUST GAS PETROL INJECTED spinning crank and conrods also
do a good job of promoting airflow
The fuelling technology of a petrol engine has transformed dramatically in the last couple of decades. From the in the crankcase. This air pressure
humble mechanical carburettor to single-point injection, followed by multipoint and now direct injection. The is controlled by a pressure control
enabler for the rapid evolution is the electronic control unit (ECU) and the goal is to keep increasing efficiency and valve (PCV) venting excess pressure.
power while lowering emissions. The oily gases cannot be vented to
the atmosphere (owing to emissions
A MULTIPOINT INJECTION control), so it is piped back into
Multipoint refers to the change from a single-point injector, where the carburettor was located feeding all the intake to burn in the following
the intake runners to the cylinders, to an injector per intake runner. The idea is to have the injected fuel combustion cycles. This enables the
closer to the combustion chamber and so reduce response time and provide accurate fuelling for each oily substance to cling to the intake
cylinder in the correct stoichiometric air-fuel ratio. Another advantage is the fuel has enough time to port runners and valves.
mix with the incoming air before entering the combustion chamber. (Unknown at the time, the detergent
properties of petrol helped to keep the intake runners and the intake valves clean from sooty deposits.)
A negative of multipoint injection is the cooling effect of the evaporating fuel (latent energy) cools only the
intake port and valves, and does little in cooling the intake charge on the way to the combustion chambers.
Exhaust-gas
3
recirculation (EGR)
B DIRECT INJECTION
If it is beneficial to have the fuel injection as close as possible to the combustion chamber, why not have it
in the chamber itself? This is why direct injection was developed where the injector tip protrudes into the
combustion chamber. Response time is now increased but the amount of time for mixing air and fuel is
decreased. Therefore, injector pressures are much higher and clever “tumble and swirl” techniques are used
to move the intake air swiftly around the combustion chamber to promote air-fuel mixing. The main advantage
is the latent energy of the evaporating fuel now cools the charge in the combustion chamber, combating the
onset of auto-ignition (knock) and allowing a much higher compression ratio that increases efficiency. This is
especially true when it comes to turbocharged engines where the intake air is still hot after being compressed,
even after the intercooler. Note the fuel does not pass the intake valve, which is relevant to the carbon build-up
The idea of the EGR valve is to route
problem as the cleaning effect of petrol is lost on these surfaces.
some of the burnt combustion gases
back to the intake side, for the main
reason to lower NOx emissions. The
C WHAT CAUSES CARBON BUILD-UP? principle is burnt exhaust gases are
Carbon is the main element found in fossil fuel and oil. Burning inert and do not contribute to the next
either causes a sooty residue. For carbon build-up to form, combustion events during part-load
deposits need to be present near metal surfaces at the correct running and, therefore, lower the
temperature. Exhaust valves run much hotter than intake valves peak combustion temperatures
and burn off the carbon before layers can start to form. This is (and NOx emissions). The problem is
not the case on the intake side. But how does carbon get to the carbon particles are plentiful in spent
intake side when only clean air is digested? The next section combustion gases and the stream of
explains the paths to the intake ports for sooty particles. exhaust gas does a pretty good job
fouling the intake runners and valves.

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More commonly employed in
naturally aspirated as opposed to
turbo engines, this technique keeps
the exhaust valve open during part
of the intake stroke (intake valves
also open, i.e. valve overlap) to
allow the remaining exhaust energy
going down the exhaust pipe to help
suck in the fresh intake charge for
increased volumetric efficiency (or
cylinder filling). The disadvantage is
some of the exhaust-gas particles
have time to swirl out of the intake
valve and attach to metal at
optimum temperature for carbon
build-up.
5 Oil leaking past
valve-stem seals
There is always a tiny amount
of oil which seeps past the
valve-stem seals and onto the
shaft of the valves. This problem
gets worse in high-mileage
vehicles and the carbon
build-up accelerates.
6 How to prevent and
remove carbon build-up?
Ensure your car’s servicing is up to date because wear on the engine
accelerates carbon build-up (increased blowby and oil passing valve-
stem seals). Most of the carbon build-up forms during part-load driving. If
the vehicle is used mostly in town, take it on the open road once in a while.
Use the best quality oil specified for the powertrain, as the high-grade oils
come with a cleaning additive to prevent the build-up phenomenon.
If your engine is already in need of intake and valve cleaning, take it to
a specialist. For minor build-up issues, a solvent and brush can be used
but major carbon deposits require the head to be removed and the carbon
blasted with crushed nut shells so as not to damage the aluminium-alloy.
A saving grace for the latest GDI engines is many manufacturers
are opting for both port and direct injection to have the best qualities
of both systems during part-load and full-throttle operation. This
means a double set of injectors per engine but at least the fuel flow
over the intake valves is returned during part-load conditions.

IS CARBON BUILD-UP
AN ENGINE KILLER?

WHY NOT DIESEL? In most cases, the engine

may only experience a
Diesel engines are also directly
loss of performance as the
injected and employ similar
intake air is restricted. In a
technologies such as EGR.
worst-case scenario, the
Although carbon build-up does
sludge can cause plastic
occur, it is by no means of the
swirl flaps to break inside
same magnitude as found in GDI
the intake, leading to parts
engines. The reasons are:
being digested by the engine.
Harder carbon flakes can
TEMPERATURE
break off and enter and exit
For carbon build-up to occur,
the combustion chamber
the temperature of the metal
and make their way to fast
surfaces must be in a sweet-spot
spinning turbo blades,
range. Too hot and the carbon
which will have disastrous
burns off; too cold and there is
consequences.
less adhesion. Diesel engines
run unthrottled (excess air);
therefore, the intake valves are
cooler than in petrol engines.
Because of the excess air and
longer expansion stroke of a
diesel (higher compression ratio),
WORST-CASE
the exhaust gases are cooler, too.
SCENARIO,
LITTLE INTAKE VACUUM
The throttle employed in a
FLAKES CAN
petrol engine causes a vacuum BREAK OFF
in the intake manifold under
part-load conditions. This AND MAKE
THEIR WAY TO
accelerates the movement of
carbon particles to this region.

THE TURBO
Diesel engines run unthrottled
and do not have this issue.

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How do you tell the difference
between a 2020 Volkswagen
Polo Vivo Hatch 1,4 and 1,6
when there is no displacement
badging? Can you tell if you look
at the engine under the bonnet?
I am interested in buying a Polo
Vivo 1,6 Highline in the near
future and want to make sure.
RAY UDEMAN
Margate
We agree that, with the current
trend of “de-badging”, it is now
more difficult to differentiate
between powertrains than ever.
This is in stark contrast to the past
where engine capacity, number
of valves and even the number of
gears were communicated on the
back of a vehicle.
VWSA confirmed the most
reliable way is to look at the engine
code that starts with three letters:
• CLSA – 1,6 (77 kW)
• CLPA – 1,4 (63 kW)
• CLPB – 1,4 (55 kW)
is on a sticker on the cambelt
cover. The three letters appear
after the German word
motor-kennbuchstaben.
LOW OIL PRESSURE
I own an Alfa Romeo 147 which
I bought as a town runabout
four years ago. Eighteen
months ago, after 98 000 km
the water pump failed. This de-
spite the service books showing
a cambelt change at 49 000 km
by an Alfa agent which should
have included a water-pump
replacement.
The failure of the water
pump caused the cambelt to
jump off its pulley and the pis-
tons collided with valves; gen-
erally a messy event. The Alfa
specialist to whom I entrust the
car’s servicing reconditioned
the cylinder head and the
engine ran like new after the
reasonably priced repair.
started giving an intermittent
low oil-pressure warning (a
piercing beep) on pull-off. I went
straight back to the service
specialist who surmised the
big-end bearings (apparently the
usual suspects when oil pressure
drops) were damaged when the
pistons impacted the valves. He
replaced the big-end bearings
but the warning persisted.
I then asked him to do a
manual oil-pressure test which
produced perfect results. He
replaced the oil-pressure sensor
for good measure. Unfortunately,
this did nothing for the problem.
I’m now hoping you can cast
more light on this dilemma. The
low-pressure signal is not related
to the oil level as it happens
when the level is low or high.
I’ve also noticed oil smoke
escaping from the dipstick-hold-
er when I check the oil level and
the oil on the dipstick is smoking
hot. Could this indicate an issue
Can you perhaps comment on
whether the actions taken so far
have been correct; whether the
oil temperature could be an is-
sue; and suggest other remedies?
PETER GROBLER
Cape Town
We covered oil-pressure-switch
functionality in last month’s issue
in this section. Basically, it is a
spring-loaded switch activated by
oil pressure (usually open circuit)
when the pressure rises above the
calibration threshold which corre-
lates with the spring stiffness. It is
quite a simple, mechanical device
that tells the instrument cluster
(and engine control unit) if the oil
pressure is sufficient or not.
Electrical or sensor fault
The first test would be to measure
the actual oil pressure which your
mechanic has done and found to
be okay. It then points to a faulty
switch, wiring short or open

Body
WATER PUMP
Impeller
The task of the engine’s water pump is to circulate coolant
TECH through the cooling system, including coolant galleries in the
101
engine, piping and radiator. A thermostat may close the flow to
allow a cold engine to heat-up faster before restoring the flow.
The mechanical water pump consists of a metal body with a
shaft running through it. An impeller is fixed on the one side of
Automotive the shaft and a toothed pulley on the other. Drive is provided
tech can be by the toothed cambelt, which explains why the water pump is
puzzling. To generally changed as a safety precaution during a scheduled
ease the cambelt change. There are bearings and seals on the shaft
confusion, preventing the coolant from leaking past. When these seals go,
each month
a weeping hole is provided so the leak can be spotted and the
we explain
how a part of pump replaced. The current trend is to employ an electric water
your vehicle pump to lower parasitic losses on the engine. This is achieved
works by running the pump only when needed and not all the time.
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circuit. As the sensor was changed,
follow the electrical circuit to the
instrument cluster to search for a
loose connection or short circuit. It
is possible a pulling-away action
results in enough acceleration to
cause an intermittent wiring issue.
Actual low oil pressure
Worn journal bearings can
cause low oil pressure but this
scenario would always be present,
especially at idle (oil pressure
generally rises with engine speed).
Your mechanic has tested the
oil pressure when the vehicle
was stationary, so that rules out
journal-bearing wear or a faulty
oil pump. If possible, he should
evaluate the oil pressure while you
recreate the manoeuvre which sets
off the low-oil-pressure alarm. If
the oil pressure remains consistent,
it is definitely an electrical fault as
described above. If the oil pressure
dips momentarily, you have an oil-
pick problem rather than a journal
bearing issue. It’s best to remove
the sump to see if the oil pick-up
piping is still in place and if the
mesh filter is clear from debris.
A low-oil-pressure dip is enough
to cause terminal journal bearing
damage because metal-to-metal
contact is possible in that time.
Oil temperature
Oil temperature tends to hover
around 100 °C when at full
operational temperature. During
extensive hard driving, for example
on a racetrack, the oil temperature
can crest 120 °C, requiring a high-
grade, synthetic oil to provide op-
timum lubrication without chemi-
cally breaking down. In general, it
is not advisable to run such high
oil temperatures and many modern
cars would go into limp-home/
engine-protection mode when
either the engine or transmission
oil exceeds a calibration threshold.
Maybe you (or a mechanic) can
install an oil-temperature gauge (if
not standard fitment) to monitor
the oil temperature of the Alfa?
ARE TYRE PLUGS SAFE?
About six months ago, the
left-front tyre on my Audi TT
suffered a puncture which was
repaired with a mushroom plug.
I have had no problems with
the fix.
I have been an avid reader of
CAR since the mid-1960s and
have reached an age where
bucket lists are important. Hav-
ing followed your Performance
Shootouts since their inception,
I plan to visit the Cape and drive
some of the many passes men-
tioned in your magazine.
Bearing in mind the car’s per-
formance, I would greatly appre-
ciate your opinion on the safety
aspects of the above-mentioned
tyre when subjected to this type
of road trip.
JOE VERCELLINO
Port Elizabeth
If the tyre sustained no structural or
internal damage and the round hole
(not a slice or tear) is in the middle
of the tread, a mushroom plug is
safe. A reputable tyre-repair shop
will check all the above before in-
stalling such a plug to ensure safety.
We asked the advice of Ryan
Visagie, product communications
manager at Continental Tyre SA:
“For road driving, we feel a pro-
fessional repair is a good temporary
solution. The exposed strands of
steel can have a cutting effect on the
rubber plug over time (due to flexing
in the belt which depends on the
driving style and road conditions)
causing the tyre to lose pressure.
“There is a higher risk associated
with fast driving. Tyre pressures
are usually increased to ensure less
sidewall flex and better handling
characteristics and the increased
friction and heat play a role. A road
tyre is not designed to withstand the
severe forces and heat associated
with a full performance-driving
day. In an extreme situation, even a
mushroom plug could lose adhesion
and dislodge from the tyre, or even
worse, the tyre could delaminate.”
tech
TECH
ADVISER’s
CHOICE
DISAPPEARING ENGINE COOLANT
I own a 2004 BMW 525i (E60). The car is in
excellent condition and has done just over
111 000 km with a full-service record [Sipho, if
you’re looking to sell your E60, I’d like to be top of the
list, please – editor.]. It performs very well; how-
ever, what bothers me is the way it consumes
engine coolant. I have to top up at least a litre
of engine coolant every three weeks and I find
this a bit much. Kindly advise if such coolant
consumption is normal and, if not, what could
the problem be?
SIPHO DUBE
Mbabane, Swaziland
In our opinion, this rate of coolant consumption is ab-
normal. There are only a couple of possible root causes.
Leaks
If there is a leak, the coolant will make its way out of
the closed system. The noticeable leaks can be found
on a pipe, joint, Welch engine plug or the weeping
hole of the water pump when the seals are gone.
This type of leak will leave a puddle on the floor of
your garage where the vehicle is parked and is easy
to trace.
A more difficult leak to find can occur at the
pressure cap of the radiator if the seal allows gases
(water vapour) to escape when under pressure. Check
the seal of the cap.
Any reputable radiator specialist can perform a
pressure check on the system; air is pumped in and
the pressure is monitored over time.
Head-gasket failure
A more serious problem is when the head gasket fails
or partly fails. This would allow the coolant to enter
the combustion chamber(s) and exit via the exhaust
while the engine is running. In a worst-case scenario,
the water can mix with the oil and is easy to spot
when a milky substance is evident on the oil dipstick.
A technician can perform a compression check (and
leak-down test) on each cylinder while a radiator
specialist can test the coolant for the presence of
combustion gases. If so, a head-gasket replacement
is needed. It may be necessary to have the cylinder
head skimmed (to ensure a perfect mating surface)
and the head bolts replaced to guarantee the correct
clamping force.
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BWT RACING POINT

FORMULA ONE TEAM

LAWRENCE STROLL

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ston Martin is set for a
homecoming to Formula
One racing. But perhaps not
in the manner envisaged
when, spurred on by success in inter-
national sportscar racing, the British
company had a brief flirtation with
ASTON MARTIN
single-seaters in late 1950s.
DBR4/250
The latest sporting venture is part of a
package driven by Lawrence Stroll, own-
er of the Racing Point F1 team and father
of F1 driver, Lance. Stroll took control
of the former Force India team in 2018.
More recently, the Canadian turned his
attention to Aston Martin as he watched
the famous name struggle in the af-
termath of an ill-advised stock market
flotation described by financial analyst
Jordan Hiscott as “an abject failure”.
Stroll led a consortium to buy a
16,7% stake in Aston Martin Lagonda
Holdings for £182 million (about R3,55
billion), with plans to raise more cash
to help ease the financial pressures

ASTON MARTIN’S BRIEF AND

UNDISTINGUISHED F1 HISTORY

 Aston Martin competed briefly in

the early 1920s before the advent
of modern F1. The works team then

YOU’LL
made a Grand Prix debut in Holland
in 1959 with the DBR4/250. Despite a
typically high standard of workman-
ship and finish, the front-engined car

NEED YOUR
was out of date before it reached the
start line at Zandvoort. Apart from
Jack Brabham running riot with the
smaller and more nimble rear-engined

HELMET,
Cooper-Climax, the Aston Martin had
been designed five years previously
but had remained under dust sheets
as the English firm concentrated on

JAMES…
long-distance racing.
Success in sportscars prompted
the erroneous thought that F1 might
also succumb to the light green car,
with its heavy straight-six engine
Aston Martin will return to F1 with a designed for endurance rather than
out-and-out performance. Aston Mar-
little help from across the pond
tin entered five world championship
By: Maurice Hamilton MauriceHamilton Grands Prix (and started four), coming
away with two distant sixth places
in the hands of British driver Roy Sal-
vadori before ending the embarrass-
ment halfway through 1960.

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01 Developed with Red Bull Racing, the
Valkyrie underwent high-speed testing at
the hands of Max Verstappen and Alex Albon.
after a fall in profits due to poor
sales and high costs. Racing Point
will become the official Aston
Martin F1 team in 2021. The ar-
rangement is for an initial 10 years
and Aston Martin will have “an
economic interest in the team”.
The Red Bull F1 team will become
a casualty of the take-over by losing
the title sponsorship provided by
Aston Martin since 2018 following
the beginning of their liaison two
years before. Meanwhile, a separate
partnership between Red Bull Tech-
nology and Aston Martin to produce
the Valkyrie hypercar will continue
“until the Aston Martin Valkyrie is
delivered”, which suggests this will
come to an end once the first batch
of 150 road-going cars is complete.
“The difficult trading perfor-
mance in 2019 resulted in severe
pressure on liquidity which
has left the company with no
alternative but to seek substantial
additional equity financing,” said
Penny Hughes, Aston Martin Lag-
onda chairwoman. “Without this,
the balance sheet is not robust
enough to support the operations
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of the group. Notwithstanding
recent weak trading, the strength
of the Aston Martin brand and our
expanding portfolio of cars has
allowed us to attract a strong new
partner in Mr Stroll to support the
turnaround of the business.”
Stroll’s consortium includes
Silas Chou, his long-term business
partner since the days of accumu-
lating vast wealth through shrewd
take-overs and investments in
the fashion industry. Stroll will
join the Aston Martin board as the
new executive chairman.
“I am very pleased that I – and
my partners in the consortium –
have reached agreement with the
board and major shareholders to
make this significant long-term in-
vestment,” said Stroll. “Aston Martin
Lagonda makes some of the world's
most iconic luxury cars, designed
and built by very talented people.
Our investment underpins the
company's financial security and
ensures it will be operating from a
position of financial strength.
“On completion of the £500 mil-
lion of fundraising [±R9,8 billion],”
continued Stroll, “I look forward to
working with the board and man-
agement team in Aston Martin
Lagonda to review and improve
01
each aspect of the company’s
operations and marketing; to con-
tinue to invest in the development
of new models and technologies,
and to start to rebalance production
to prioritise demand over supply.
“I and my partners firmly
believe Aston Martin is one of the
great global luxury-car brands.
I believe this combination of
capital and my experience of both
the motor industry and building
highly successful global brands
will mean that, over time, we fulfil
Aston Martin Lagonda's potential.
“The company hopes to bounce
back with the new DBX SUV but
needed the money to push ahead
with the expansion required. The
firm says that it expects things
to improve rapidly, helped by the
new James Bond movie which
comes out in a couple of months,
which will again feature Aston
Martin cars.”
This is but another chapter
in a chequered history that has
more long-term significance than
winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans
and the World Sportscar Cham-
pionship in 1959. One example
is the edgy existence of the DB7
despite this graceful car having
gained iconic status. According to
WHO IS LAWRENCE STROLL?
 Lawrence Stroll is much
more than Lance Stroll’s
wealthy father. He got there
by applying an astute mind
to opportunities arising in the
world of fashion. We’re talking
here of creating investment
and healthy bottom lines rath-
er than designing sweatshirts
and hemlines. The Canadian
was behind the rise of Tommy
Hilfiger as a global leader,
Stroll’s investment company
being worth $15 billion after
floating its portfolio on the
New York stock exchange in
2011. The gradual accumula-
tion of such wealth allowed
Stroll to indulge in his passion
for motorsport but not in the
comparatively humdrum man-
ner of sponsoring an individual
or a race team. He bought Mont-
Tremblant, the classically
beautiful racetrack in Quebec
that hosted the Canadian
Grand Prix in 1968 and 1970.
Along the way, he gathered a
collection of Ferraris, from a
250 GTO to a LaFerrari, with
a Ford GT40 and a McLaren
F1 parked somewhere in this
sea of red. With residences in
Geneva and on the island of
Mustique, Stroll spent $200
million on Faith, a superyacht.
Stroll spent
$200 million
on Faith, a
superyacht...

the motor industry commentator
Andrew Frankel, the gradual loss of
its prized engineering capacity led
Aston Martin to outsource the DB7
to Tom Walkinshaw’s TWR enter-
prise. The subsequent morphing of
the Jaguar XJS into the Aston Mar-
tin DB7 – with few outside the auto
industry either knowing or caring
about this – was, in the opinion
of Frankel “one of the greatest
achievements to take place in that
industry over the 30-something
years I’ve been commenting upon
it”. Frankel says that if the DB7 had
failed, Aston’s new owners, the
Ford Motor Company, would have
brought one of Britain’s most dis-
tinguished marques to a hasty end
as the US giant coped with serious
problems of its own.
Aston Martin seems to have sur-
vived once more against the odds,
the future of its highly regarded
DBX SUV reasonably secure, along
with that of the Racing Point F1
team. Stroll had also saved the
day in late 2018 when Force India
was pushed into administration
03
after struggling with debts and
problems for its owner, the Indian
business tycoon, Vijay Mallya.
Stroll immediately gave the
Silverstone-based team invest-
ment and development power that
had been sadly lacking in previous
years – not that you would have
known it as this tight and efficient
entry punched well above its
weight and finished best of the
rest behind Mercedes, Ferrari and
Red Bull in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
The uncertainty in 2018,
however, impacted on the early
stages of development with the
2019 car, the renamed Racing
Point slipping to seventh in the
standings. Without knowing what
resources might be available –
indeed, whether or not they had
a future as a team – the technical
department could not commit to
the necessary investment to cope
with the F1 regulation changes last
year. Being able to battle as well
as they did in the tense midfield
struggle was actually the result of
some slick team work and clever
02
02 Aston Martin won the 1959 24 Hours of
Le Mans with the DBR1, the brand’s only
outright victory at the famous race. 03 In
future, the Valhalla’s V6 powertrain could be
applied to Aston’s racecars. F1, perhaps?
strategy, coupled with Sergio Pérez
making the most of it when given
a chance. In the meantime, Stroll
competed an agreement to use the
Mercedes wind tunnel in Brackley
(England) and gave the green light
to a major extension, due to come
on stream at the team’s factory at
Silverstone in 2021.
The financial security has
allowed technical director Andrew
Green (with the team since it began
as Jordan Grand Prix in 1991) to do
whatever is necessary for 2020.
“The 2020 car has no carry-over
pieces from last year,” says
Green. “We designed the car from
scratch, starting from almost a
blank sheet of paper, which is
exciting because the team hasn’t
been in a position to do this in a
very long time.
“We’ve applied everything that
we’ve learnt over the past seasons,
combining this with what we’ve
seen adopted by some of our com-
petitors, and we’ve given it our
best shot at optimising the final
season of these present regula-
tions. In recent seasons, we have
had two main weaknesses: our car
has had an Achilles heel as far as
balance is concerned and we have
also struggled on high-downforce
circuits. For 2020, I believe we have
addressed these two factors. Both
Checo [Sergio Perez] and Lance
[Stroll] have already noticed a
change, so we’re hopeful that this
performance will carry over in the
races. The annoying thing is that
we’ll only get one season with this
car before the regulations change
again for 2021.”
Next year’s revisions are
far-reaching, but Racing Point will
be more than ready for a shift that
also embraces the return of the
Aston Martin name. In the short
term, little will change as the chas-
sis continues to be produced at
Silverstone, with engines supplied
by technical partner Mercedes.
In the long term, however,
Stroll’s deal brings an important
manufacturer back to the sport
with a commitment as far as 2030
and the unconfirmed possibility
of racing Aston Martin’s small-ca-
pacity V6 turbo, currently being
developed for the Valhalla, the
successor to the Valkyrie. Exciting
prospects as Aston Martin survives
… yet again.
HISTORY OF THE TEAM
1 / Eddie Jordan moved up from
Formula 3 and Formula 3000 to
form his Grand Prix team in 1991.
2 / Sold to the Midland Group in
2005 and moved on to become
Spyker F1 in 2007.
3 / Sold on to become Force
India in 2008.
4 / After going into administra-
tion in 2018, Force India is taken
over by Lawrence Stroll and
renamed Racing Point F1.
5 / Best result in the construc-
tors’ championship: third place
for Jordan Grand Prix in 1999.
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ROUND 01
AUSTRALIA
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT
DATE: 15 MARCH TIME: 07H10
AREA: Melbourne
LAP: 5 303 m/16 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 307 574 m/58 laps
LAP RECORD: Michael Schumacher
(Ferrari – 2004) 1 min 24,125 sec
2019 WINNER: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 hr 25 min 27,325 sec
2019 POLE: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 min 20,486 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 min 25,580 sec
ROUND 02
BAHRAIN
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
DATE: 22 MARCH TIME: 17H10
AREA: Sakhir
LAP: 5 412 m/15 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 308 238 m/57 laps
LAP RECORD: Pedro de la Rosa
(McLaren – 2005) 1 min 31,447 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 34 min 21,295 sec
2019 POLE: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 min 27,866 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 min 33,411 sec
ROUND 03
VIETNAM
HANOI STREET CIRCUIT
DATE: 05 APRIL TIME: 09H10
AREA: Hanoi
LAP: 5 607 m/23 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 308 385 m/55 laps
LAP RECORD: n/a
2019 WINNER: n/a
2019 FASTEST LAP: n/a
2019 POLE: n/a
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CHINA*
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
DATE: 19 APRIL TIME: 08H10
AREA: Shanghai LAP: 5 451 m/16 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 305 066 m/56 laps
LAP RECORD: Michael Schumacher
(Ferrari – 2004) 1 min 32,238 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 32 min 06,350 sec
2019 POLE: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 min 31,547 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Pierre Gasly
(AlphaTauri) 1 min 34,742 sec
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ROUND 05
NETHERLANDS
CIRCUIT ZANDVOORT
DATE: 03 MAY TIME: 15H10
AREA: Zandvoort
LAP: 4 252 m/14 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 306 144 m/72 laps
LAP RECORD: n/a
2019 WINNER: n/a
2019 POLE: n/a
2019 FASTEST LAP: n/a
ROUND 06
SPAIN
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA
DATE: 10 MAY TIME: 15H10
AREA: Barcelona
LAP: 4 655 m/16 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 307 104 m/66 laps
LAP RECORD: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull
Racing – 2018) 1 min 18,441 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 35 min 50,443 sec
2019 POLE: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 min 15,406 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 min 18,492 sec
ROUND 07
MONACO
CIRCUIT DE MONACO
DATE: 24 MAY TIME: 15H10
AREA: Monte Carlo
LAP: 3 337 m/19 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 260 268 m/78 laps
LAP RECORD: Max Verstappen
(Red Bull Racing – 2018) 1 min 14,260 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 43 min 28,437 sec
2019 POLE: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 min 10,166 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Pierre Gasly
(Red Bull Racing) 1 min 14,279 sec
ROUND 08
AZERBAIJAN
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT
DATE: 07 JUNE TIME: 14H10
AREA: Baku
LAP: 6 003 m/20 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 306 049 m/51 laps
LAP RECORD: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari – 2019) 1 min 43,009 sec
2019 WINNER: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 hr 31 min 52,942 sec
2019 POLE: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 min 40,495 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 min 43,009 sec
ROUND 09
CANADA
CIRCUIT GILLES VILLENEUVE
DATE: 14 JUNE TIME: 20H10
AREA: Montreal
LAP: 4 361 m/14 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 305 270 m/70 laps
LAP RECORD: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes – 2019) 1 min 13,078 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 29 min 07,084 sec
2019 POLE: Sebastian Vettel
(Ferrari) 1 min 10,240 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 min 13,078 sec
ROUND 10
FRANCE
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD
DATE: 28 JUNE TIME: 15H10
AREA: Le Castellet
LAP: 5 842 m/15 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 309 690 m/53 laps
LAP RECORD: Sebastian Vettel
(Ferrari – 2019) 1 min 32,740 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 24 min 31,198 sec
2019 POLE: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 min 28,319 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Sebastian Vettel
(Ferrari) 1 min 32,740 sec
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AUSTRIA
RED BULL RING
DATE: O5 JULY TIME: 15H10
AREA: Spielberg
LAP: 4 318 m/10 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 306 452 m/71 laps
LAP RECORD: Kimi Räikkönen
(Ferrari – 2018) 1 min 06,957 sec
2019 WINNER: Max Verstappen
(Red Bull Racing) 1 hr 22 min 01,822 sec
2019 POLE: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 min 03,003 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Max Verstappen
(Red Bull Racing) 1 min 07,475 sec
ROUND 12
GREAT BRITAIN
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT
DATE: 19 JULY TIME: 16H10
AREA: Silverstone, England
LAP: 5 891 m/18 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 306 198 m/52 laps
LAP RECORD: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes – 2019) 1 min 27,369 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 21 min 08,452 sec
2019 POLE: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 min 25,093 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 min 27,369 sec
ROUND 13
HUNGARY
HUNGARORING
DATE: 02 AUGUST TIME: 15H10
AREA: Mogyoród
LAP: 4 381 m/14 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 306 630 m/70 laps
LAP RECORD: Max Verstappen
(Red Bull Racing – 2019) 1 min 17,103 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 35 min 03,796 sec
2019 POLE: Max Verstappen
(Red Bull Racing) 1 min 14,572 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Max Verstappen
(Red Bull Racing) 1 min 17,103 sec
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BELGIUM
CIRCUIT DE SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS
DATE: 30 AUGUST TIME: 15H10
AREA: Francorchamps
LAP: 7 004 m/19 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 308 052 m/44 laps
LAP RECORD: Sebastian Vettel
(Ferrari – 2019) 1 min 46,409 sec
2019 WINNER: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
1 hr 23 min 45,710 sec
2019 POLE: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
1 min 42,519 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Sebastian Vettel
(Ferrari) 1 min 46,409 sec
ROUND 15
ITALY
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA
DATE: 06 SEPTEMBER TIME: 15H10
AREA: Monza
LAP: 5 793 m/11 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 306 720 m/53 laps
LAP RECORD: Rubens Barrichello
(Ferrari – 2004) 1 min 21,046 sec
2019 WINNER: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 hr 15 min 26,665 sec
2019 POLE: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 min 19,307 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 min 21,779 sec
ROUND 16
SINGAPORE
MARINA BAY STREET CIRCUIT
DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER TIME: 14H10
AREA: Singapore
LAP: 5 063 m/23 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 308 706 m/61 laps
LAP RECORD: Kevin Magnussen
(Haas – 2018) 1 min 41,905 sec
2019 WINNER: Sebastian Vettel
(Ferrari) 1 hr 58 min 33,667 sec
2019 POLE: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 min 36,217 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Kevin Magnussen
(Haas) 1 min 42,301 sec
ROUND 17
RUSSIA
SOCHI AUTODROM
DATE: 27 SEPTEMBER TIME: 13H10
AREA: Sochi
LAP: 5 848 m/18 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 309 745 m/53 Laps
LAP RECORD: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes – 2019) 1 min 35,761 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 33 min 38,992 sec
2019 POLE: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 min 31,628 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 min 35,761 sec
ROUND 18
JAPAN
SUZUKA CIRCUIT
DATE: 11 OCTOBER TIME: 06H10
AREA: Suzuka
LAP: 5 807 m/18 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 307 471 m/53 laps
LAP RECORD: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes – 2019) 1 min 30,983 sec
2019 WINNER: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 hr 21 min 46,755 sec
2019 POLE: Sebastian Vettel
(Ferrari) 1 min 27,064 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 min 30,983 sec
ROUND 19
UNITED STATES
CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS
DATE: 25 OCTOBER TIME: 21H10
AREA: Austin, Texas
LAP: 5 513 m/20 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 308 405 m/56 laps
LAP RECORD: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari – 2019) 1 min 36,169 sec
2019 WINNER: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 hr 33 min 55,653 sec
2019 POLE: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 min 32,029 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 min 36,169 sec
ROUND 20
MEXICO
AUTÓDROMO HERMANOS RODRÍGUEZ
DATE: 01 NOVEMBER TIME: 21H10
AREA: Mexico City
LAP: 4 304 m/17 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 305 354 m/71 Laps
LAP RECORD: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes – 2018) 1 min 18,741 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 36 min 48,904 sec
2019 POLE: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 min 15,024 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari) 1 min 19,232 sec
ROUND 21
BRAZIL
AUTÓDROMO JOSÉ CARLOS PACE
DATE: 15 NOVEMBER TIME: 19H10
AREA: São Paulo
LAP: 4 309 m/15 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 305 909 m/71 laps
LAP RECORD: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes – 2018) 1 min 10,540 sec
2019 WINNER: Max Verstappen
(Red Bull Racing) 1 hr 33 min 14,678 sec
2019 POLE: Max Verstappen
(Red Bull Racing) 1 min 07,508 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Valtteri Bottas
(Mercedes) 1 min 10,698 sec
ROUND 22
UAE
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT
DATE: 29 NOVEMBER TIME: 15H10
AREA: Abu Dhabi
LAP: 5 554 m/21 corners
RACE DISTANCE: 305 355 m/55 laps
LAP RECORD: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes – 2019) 1 min 39,283 sec
2019 WINNER: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 hr 34 min 05,715 sec
2019 POLE: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 min 34,779 sec
2019 FASTEST LAP: Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes) 1 min 39,283 sec
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MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM SCUDERIA FERRARI MISSION WINNOW ASTON MARTIN RED BULL RACING

www.mercedesamgf1.com MercedesAMGF1 www.formula1.ferrari.com ScuderiaFerrari www.redbullracing.com redbullracing

CHASSIS: W11 CHASSIS: SF1000 CHASSIS: RB16

HEADQUARTERS: Brackley, England FIRST GP: France 1954
FIRST GP VICTORY: France 1954 DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS:
1954, 1955, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
CONSTRUCTORS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2014, 2015, 2016,
2017, 2018, 2019
TEAM CHIEF: Toto Wolff
HEADQUARTERS: Maranello, Italy FIRST GP: Monaco 1950
FIRST GP VICTORY: Britain 1951 DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS:
1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1964, 1975, 1977, 1979, 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 CONSTRUCTORS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS:
1961, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 TEAM CHIEF: Mattia Binotto
HEADQUARTERS: Milton Keynes, England FIRST GP: Australia
1997 FIRST GP VICTORY: Europe 1999
DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
CONSTRUCTORS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
TEAM CHIEF: Christian Horner

44 LEWIS HAMILTON
LewisHamilton 05 SEBASTIAN VETTEL
www.sebastianvettel.de 33 MAX VERSTAPPEN
Max33Verstappen

BORN: 7 January 1985 in Stevenage, England BORN: 3 July 1987 in Heppenheim, Germany BORN: 30 September 1997 in Hasselt, Belgium
FIRST GP: Australia 2007 FIRST GP: USA 2007 FIRST GP: Australia 2015
FIRST GP VICTORY: Canada 2007 FIRST GP VICTORY: Italian GP, 2008 FIRST GP VICTORY: Spain 2016
AGE: 35 VICTORIES: 84 PODIUMS: 151 TOTAL POINTS: 3 431 AGE: 32 VICTORIES: 53 PODIUMS: 120 TOTAL POINTS: 2 985 AGE: 22 VICTORIES: 8 PODIUMS: 31 TOTAL POINTS: 948

77 VALTTERI BOTTAS
ValtteriBottas 16 CHARLES LECLERC
Charles_Leclerc 23 ALEXANDER ALBON
alex_albon

BORN: 28 August 1989 in Nastola, Finland BORN: 16 October 1997 in Monte Carlo, Monaco BORN: 23 March 1996 in London, England
FIRST GP: Australia 2013 FIRST GP: Australia 2018 FIRST GP: Australia 2019
FIRST GP VICTORY: Russia 2017 FIRST GP VICTORY: Belgium GP, 2019 FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a
VICTORIES: 7 PODIUMS: 45 TOTAL POINTS: 1 289 AGE: 30 VICTORIES: 2 PODIUMS: 10 TOTAL POINTS: 303 AGE: 22 VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 0 TOTAL POINTS: 92 AGE: 24

McLAREN F1 TEAM BWT RACING POINT F1 TEAM ALFA ROMEO RACING ORLEN

www.mclaren.com McLarenF1 www.racingpointf1.com RacingPointF1 www.sauberf1team.com alfaromeoracing

CHASSIS: MCL35 HEADQUARTERS: Woking, United Kingdom CHASSIS: RP20 CHASSIS: C39
FIRST GP: Monaco 1966 FIRST GP VICTORY: Belgium 1968 HEADQUARTERS: Silverstone, England HEADQUARTERS: Hinwil, Switzerland FIRST GP: South Africa
DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1974, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1986, FIRST GP: Australia 2019 FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a 1993
1988, 1990, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2008 DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0 FIRST GP VICTORY: Canada 2008
CONSTRUCTORS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, CONSTRUCTORS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0 DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0
1989, 1990, 1991, 1998 TEAM CHIEF: Otmar Szafnauer CONSTRUCTORS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0
TEAM CHIEF: Andreas Seidl TEAM CHIEF: Frédéric Vasseur

55 CARLOS SAINZ JR
Carlossainz55 11 SERGIO PÉREZ
SChecoPerez 07 KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN
www.kimiraikkonen.com

BORN: 1 September 1994 in Madrid, Spain BORN: 26 January 1990 in Guadalajara, Mexico BORN: 17 October 1979 in Espoo, Finland
FIRST GP: Australia 2015 FIRST GP: Australia 2011 FIRST GP: Australia 2001
FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a FIRST GP VICTORY: Malaysia 2003
AGE: 25 VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 1 TOTAL POINTS: 267 AGE: 30 VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 8 TOTAL POINTS: 581 AGE: 40 VICTORIES: 21 PODIUMS: 103 TOTAL POINTS: 1 859

04 LANDO NORRIS
LandoNorris 18 LANCE STROLL
lance_stroll 99 ANTONIO GIOVINAZZI
Anto_Giovinazzi

BORN: 13 November 1999 in Bristol, England BORN: 29 October 1998 in Montreal, Canada BORN: 14 December 1993 in Martina Franca, Italy
FIRST GP: Australia 2019 FIRST GP: Australia 2017 FIRST GP: Australia 2017
FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a
VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 0 TOTAL POINTS: 49 AGE: 20 VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 1 TOTAL POINTS: 67 AGE: 21 VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 0 TOTAL POINTS: 14 AGE: 26

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1 CHEQUERED FLAG AT THE

END OF RACES
Last year saw an introduction of a chequered
light panel but after it malfunctioned at the end
of the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix, one lap before
the end of the race, the FIA has decided to go
back to an old-fashioned flag.

www.renaultsport.com
CHASSIS: R.S.20
HEADQUARTERS: Enstone, England FIRST GP: Britain 1977
FIRST GP VICTORY: France 1979
DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2005, 2006
CONSTRUCTORS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2005, 2006
TEAM CHIEF: Cyril Abiteboul
2 LESS TESTING
For 2020, pre-season testing has been
reduced from eight days of running to six,
RenaultF1Team www.haasf1team.com HaasF1Team with two three-day tests due to take place
at Barcelona. Mid-season testing has been
CHASSIS: VF-20
completely eliminated.
HEADQUARTERS: Kannapolis, USA FIRST GP: Australia 2016
FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 0
TEAM CHIEF: Guenther Steiner
3 LONGER CURFEW
For the mechanics, an extra hour of mandatory
curfew has been implemented to ensure they
get enough sleep throughout the night (nine
hours). Teams are allowed to break the curfew
twice in one season without receiving a penalty.

03 DANIEL RICCIARDO
DanielRicciardo 08 ROMAIN GROSJEAN
RGrosjean 4 SHARK FINS
Teams will have to create a small plate on the
BORN: 1 July 1989 in Perth, Australia BORN: 17 April 1986 in Geneva, Switzerland engine cover of their cars. This shark fin will bear
FIRST GP: Britain 2011 FIRST GP: Europe 2009
the drivers’ numbers, making it easier for fans to
FIRST GP VICTORY: Canada 2014 FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a
identify them on the track.
AGE: 30 VICTORIES: 7 PODIUMS: 29 TOTAL POINTS: 1 040 AGE: 33 VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 10 TOTAL POINTS: 389

5 A RELAXING OF WEIGHBRIDGE
AND JUMP-START PENALTIES
31 ESTEBAN OCON
OconEsteban 20 KEVIN MAGNUSSEN
KevinMagnussen
Rules relating to jumping the weighbridge have
been softened for 2020, allowing the stewards
BORN: 17 September 1996 in Évreux, France BORN: 5 October 1992 in Roskilde, Denmark more discretion and giving them jurisdiction to
FIRST GP: Belgium 2016 FIRST GP: Australia 2014 hand out less strident penalties if they see fit.
FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a
VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 0 TOTAL POINTS: 136 AGE: 23 VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 1 TOTAL POINTS: 157 AGE: 27 6 NO SCREENS FOR TESTING
Teams will not be allowed to hide their cars at
pre-season testing during the session to improve
the spectacle for fans. Cover-ups are allowed if
the floor is not fitted or their car is being recov-
ered after stopping out on track.
SCUDERIA ALPHATAURI HONDA ROKiT WILLIAMS RACING
7 RESTRICTION ON METAL IN THE
FRONT WING
To limit the risk of punctures after contact, the
first 50 mm of front wing endplates have to be
made purely of carbon fibre. Metal can be used
only 30 mm back from the leading edge of
the endplate.

8 BRAKE DUCTS ARE NOW

www.scuderiatororosso.com
CHASSIS: ATO1
HEADQUARTERS: Faenza, Italy FIRST GP: Brazil 1985
FIRST GP VICTORY: Italy 2008
DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0
CONSTRUCTORS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0
TEAM CHIEF: Franz Tost
LISTED PARTS
The air ducts used to cool the brakes are now
categorised as listed parts, which means they
must be designed by the teams themselves,
ToroRosso www.williamsf1.com WilliamsRacing rather than bought in from another company
or team.
CHASSIS: FW43
HEADQUARTERS: Grove, England FIRST GP: Britain 1978
9 LESS ELECTRONIC MEDDLING
FIRST GP VICTORY: Great Britain 1979 (Clay Regazzoni/Williams-Ford)
IN THE STARTS
DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1980, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997
To leave the start up to driver skill, 90% of the
CONSTRUCTORS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987,
1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
engine’s torque must be controlled directly by
TEAM CHIEF: Frank Williams the driver’s command on their clutch paddle or
paddles. Drivers will still have stall prevention
and bite point finder functions available to them.

26 DANIIL KVYAT
kvyatofficial 63 GEORGE RUSSELL
GeorgeRussell63
10 AN EXTRA MGU-K TO PLAY WITH
Drivers can now use three Motor Generator
BORN: 26 April 1994 in Ufa, Russia BORN: 15 February 1998 in King’s Lynn, England Unit – Kinetics (MGU-Ks) over the course of the
FIRST GP: Australia 2014 FIRST GP: Australia 2019 season, rather than two. Drivers are still only
FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a allowed two Energy Stores and two Control
AGE: 25 VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 3 TOTAL POINTS: 170 AGE: 22 VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 0 TOTAL POINTS: 0
Electronics per year.

11 LESS FUEL OUTSIDE THE TANK

10 PIERRE GASLY
PierreGASLY 06 NICHOLAS LATIFI
NicholasLatifi
The 2020 Technical Regulations limit the amount
of fuel allowed to flow around the car outside of
BORN: 7 February 1996 in Rouen, France BORN: 29 June 1995 in Montreal, Canada the fuel survival cell to just 250 ml, down from
FIRST GP: Malaysia 2017 FIRST GP: Australia 2020 last year’s two-litre limit. This is to deter teams
FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a FIRST GP VICTORY: n/a from seeking any potential benefits from keep-
VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 1 TOTAL POINTS: 124 AGE: 23 VICTORIES: 0 PODIUMS: 0 TOTAL POINTS: 0 AGE: 24 ing large amounts of fuel outside the tank.

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IGNITE MY FIRE
Petrol power? Our experienced used-car guru warns of potential dangers…

By: Peter Palm PeterPalm12

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T
hanks to my passing decades in the automotive
industry, I often look back at experiences and
realise how often I have had petrol problems.
By this, I mean petrol leaks that could have
1
caused major fires. You know the type … you
drive past a pile of blackened metal, melting the tar with its
tyres still smouldering.
The most recent incident was with my 1970 Fiat 128. I had
sorted out the rear brakes and was keen to get it on the road
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but a quick look under the bonnet showed a fuel leak from 3 SHOWDOWN
4 230 LEAK
the accelerator pump cover. I managed to buy a replacement
This happened years before If parts are not available
from a carburettor specialist workshop when the next
the other events and involved for your mechanical fuel
problem occurred. The fuel pump was leaking so badly, I was
a straight-six Chev Commo- pump, aftermarket units
concerned it would catch fire. This reminded me of a previous
dore belonging to a friend’s may be obtainable or you
experience of another Fiat, an 850 Special. Both these cars use
father. It was a reliable car for can simply remove or
the ubiquitous Weber: a single choke in the case of the 128
decades, requiring only basic disconnect the mechanical
(1 100 cm3) and twin choke for the 850 (on the Special).
attention. I was servicing it pump and fit an electric
and, by chance, spotted a fine pump. Many makes are on
mist spraying upwards near sale and you can mount
the engine. Once again, an old them anywhere with a
fuel pipe was the culprit. It simple 12 V power supply
was beginning to perish and a taken from a nearby source.
tiny hole could not contain the This ensures no fuel makes
pressure of the pump. Another its way into your sump and
near catastrophe was avoided. dilutes the oil, which is
what happened to a W123

VW NEARLY Mercedes-Benz 230. Petrol

FIAT ON FIRE
1 No, not the Fiat Uno
2 ON FIRE Once again, was leaking into the sump.

FIRE, but a real fire. When I
spotted the smoke and flames
in the rear-view mirror, the
damage was well on its way
with melted aluminium and
an old fuel
While transporting brides- After some fiddling, I fitted
maids from the church to the a second-hand Bosch
reception in my bay-window pipe was electric pump. I drained and
replenished the sump, and
Microbus, a fellow motorist
pointed to the rear of the
the culprit the problem was solved.

burnt-out wiring looms. The bus. I panicked, pulled

culprit was totally unexpected.
The brass pipe that is pressed
into the aluminium body of the
carburettor had popped out.
This seldom happens but, well
… it did. Flailing about with
assistance from the pump,
it sprayed onto the whizzing
generator and that was it.
One disadvantage with rear
engines is the delay in spotting
over and saw petrol dripping
all over the road. I had
to try and locate the problem
while my passengers went LESSONS
in search of alternative Whereas diesel may take some effort to ignite, at the
transport. I found the Volksie
slightest spark petrol will explode. It is wise to remem-
had sprung a leak in the
ber fuel is extremely volatile when not confined to the
fuel hose between the
tank, pump, piping and carburettor or injection fuel rail.
two Solex carburettors on
the opposite side of the Replace fuel lines, gaskets and diaphragms before
flat-four. Instead of cut and they get too old, rather than risk losing your car in a

a fire. Sadly, it frequently paste, it was cut, push and cloud of smoke. All too often, these fires can lead to
happens with air-cooled retighten, and I could return loss of life.
Volkswagens, too. to chauffeur duty.

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12
CAR’S YOUNGEST AND OLDEST TEAM
MEMBERS HAVE VERY DIFFERENT
PERSPECTIVES ON USED CARS.
HERE THEY SQUARE OFF ON 2020’S
BEST SECOND-HAND BUYS

By: Peter Palm and Jarryd Neves

PP JN

The context This year, we look at what’s

available, sensible or desirable from the
perspective of two teamsters: one, a youth-
ful lad with foresight; the other, a somewhat
seasoned old-hand with hindsight. Their
combined age of 88 years and the fact that
they both own elderly Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles should not be taken into consideration
when judging their impartiality.

The criteria Vehicles no older than

three years.

The advice Following the categories of

the main Top 12 Best Buys awards (page
44), these are the used vehicles we think
will make great buys in 2020.

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BUDGET
CAR
<R115 000
Hyundai Grand i10 1,2 Glide I am
PP no fan of the Hyundai i10. Some-
thing doesn’t sit well with me. The
Grand i10, however, seems to tick far more
boxes; to such an extent that the i10 has
been ditched altogether as an option on my
list. I would choose the higher-powered (64
kW) 1,2-litre, four-cylinder for added perfor-
mance. A service plan was optional but the
seven-year/200 000 km warranty (on most
parts) is impressive. Check the air-con works
and inspect the brakes for excessive wear.
Also consider: Suzuki Celerio
Kia Picanto 1,2 EX The Picanto
JN offers almost everything a driver
could want, with very few draw-
backs. A punchy 1,2-litre engine provides
enough power for competent motorway
cruising while it sips fuel at a glacial rate. A
previous-generation EX model offers great
value for money and includes safety es-
sentials such as ABS and dual front airbags.
With low running costs and a surprisingly
spacious interior, you could do a lot worse
than the small Kia.
Also consider: Nissan Micra Active 1,2 Visia
"Be kind and wave at hijackers"
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SMALL
CAR
<R175 000
Kia Rio The Rio reminds me of the
PP still-popular Hyundai Getz. It keeps
giving excellent service year after
year. The fourth-generation Rio was launched
in 2017 with an increase in overall size and
sharp styling, but here we’re looking at
generation three. Although power outputs of
the 1,2 and 1,4-litre engines look acceptable,
performance is unhurried. Powertrains are
strong and reliable at least. The Rio is offered
as both a sedan and a hatchback.
Also consider: Toyota Yaris
Volkswagen Polo Built locally, the
JN previous-generation Polo found
favour with thousands of buy-
ers. The Polo has proven itself a brilliant
all-rounder and the solidly built cabin is a
highlight. With so many around, you can
afford to be discerning when shopping. The
1,2 TSI turbopetrol in the facelifted Polo has
ample power. Test drive both manual and
DSG variants to see what best suits your driv-
ing requirements.
Also consider: Mazda2
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MIDSIZE
CAR
<R275 000
Volkswagen Golf There are many
PP options to choose from in this
category. I have picked the facelifted
Golf 7. These can be pricey so keep a lookout
for what becomes available and its mile-
age. Chances are you may have to settle for
the smaller, three-cylinder 1,0 TSI with this
budget. Still, 81 kW is adequate for most com-
mutes and it is one of the best applications of
a small turbo engine. Note for future servicing
costs: it uses a cambelt and not a chain.
Also consider: Toyota Auris/Corolla Hatch
Mazda3 Recently replaced, the
JN previous-generation Mazda3 is still
a fine family hatchback. The 3 was
sold with a three-year/unlimited km service
plan. Examples with higher mileage will have
benefited from franchise servicing courtesy
of the unusual service plan. For peace of
mind, verify the history with a Mazda dealer.
Engine-wise, the 2,0-litre would be your best
bet, offering a considerable power advantage
over the lethargic 1,6-litre.
Also consider: Audi A3
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PREMIUM
MIDSIZE CAR
<R400 000
BMW 3 Series Two to three-year-
PP old cars are on offer with under
50 000 km. I would choose a 320d
for loads of torque and a healthy range. If
you’re nervous of diesels, consider the 320i. If
you choose the three-cylinder 318i, test drive
it thoroughly to make sure you can live with
this powertrain’s characteristics; a three-pot
is not as smooth as a four-cylinder, which
will be highlighted by the 3 Series’ otherwise
refined manners.
Also consider: Audi A4
Alfa Romeo Giulia As accom-
JN plished as the 3 Series, A4 and
C-Class may be, there are quite a
few in executive car parks. Go against the
grain with the Giulia, which has become
somewhat of a second-hand bargain. Around
R380 000 will net you a three-year-old 2,0T
Super with just under 50 000 km on the
clock. Factor further depreciation into your
running costs because, historically, Alfa
sedans don’t hold their value as well as their
German counterparts.
Also consider: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
05
LUXURY
CAR
<R1 200 000
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Our
PP Luxury Car winner once again this
year, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is
the one to opt for on the used-car market
too. You have a wide choice of powertrain
options and mileages are typically low. The
S350 BlueTec will be the most economical
but the S500 is our favourite with its 335 kW
turbocharged V8. Ride quality, handling and
refinement are all tops. A five-/six-year/
100 000 km maintenance plan (Benz short-
ened it by a year) will still be valid.
Also consider: Maserati Quattroporte
BMW 7 Series Depreciation has
JN never been kind to the big Beemer,
but at least there are bargains to
be had for second-hand buyers. There are
plenty of 2018 and 2019 models available at
this price range, some the desirable 750i with
the superb 4,4-litre twin-turbo V8 under the
bonnet. For those planning to use their
7 Series for longer trips, a 730d will do nicely.
The remainder of the five-year/100 000 km
maintenance plan will certainly allay any
concerns of expensive maintenance.
Also consider: Porsche Panamera
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PERFORMANCE
CAR
<R800 000
Porsche 718 Cayman For perfor-
PP mance on a budget, the Porsche
718 Boxster and Cayman are both
head-turners, great fun to drive and
reliable. Parts may be expensive but that
would also be true of other sportscars. We
would go for the more dynamic Cayman un-
less you are going to make full use of the top-
down, wind-in-the-hair experience. Engines
are flat-fours with 220 kW and 257 kW for
the Cayman and S models respectively.
Also consider: BMW M2
Jaguar F-Type Fabulous looks and
JN dynamics that keep a driver on
their toes are two of the many won-
derful characteristics of this canyon carver
from Coventry. While desirable, the V8 is out
of budget. It may not offer the acceleration
and baritone exhaust note of the 5,0-litre, but
the lighter V6 is still plenty fast and offers
better balance through the bends. The only
decision you need to make is whether you
want the hard- or soft-top on your driveway.
Also consider: Ford Mustang
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of your chosen vehicle especially on more expen-
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SMALL SUV/
CROSSOVER
<R200 000
Suzuki Vitara 1,6 This is a relaxed
PP and comfy car to drive. The 1,6-litre
is tried and tested, and an auto op-
tion is also available. Without the complexi-
ties of turbocharging, reliability should be
excellent. Mileages tend to be a bit high –
around 60 000 km or more – so these are not
holiday cars but everyday commuters. Our
12-month long-termer returned an excellent
average consumption of 7,14 L/100 km.
Also consider: Ford EcoSport
Renault Duster Rugged good looks
JN and a no-nonsense interior at a
competitive price made the original
Duster very popular with consumers. While
the newer model is a more polished product,
barely used examples will set you back
R250 000. For around R50 000 less, you could
have a 2018 Duster 1,5 dCi Dynamique in
your garage. When new, it was the range top-
per, so you won’t be wanting for equipment.
Also consider: Honda BR-V
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MIDSIZE SUV/
CROSSOVER
<R350 000
Honda CR-V Still a sought-after,
PP reliable choice for all-round on- and
off-road driving enjoyment. The
2,0-litre engine with 114 kW and drive to the
front wheels is the popular bet but there is
a punchier 2,4-litre with four-wheel drive
on offer, too. Most examples will be auto-
matic. There is not a big difference in fuel
consumption of around 9,0 to 10,0 L/100 km.
A five-year service plan was included with a
more comprehensive full maintenance plan
as an option.
Also consider: VW Tiguan
Peugeot 3008 The previous-gen-
JN eration 3008 was a difficult car to
recommend. Awkward MPV styling
and a lacklustre interior meant buyers left in
droves to buy other SUVs and crossovers. The
impressive current model, with its tasteful
detailing, still sells in small numbers but
there are a few good deals to be found on
the second-hand market. For R350 000, the
1,6 THP Active is within budget. The 121 kW
four-cylinder is nicely refined, with a wonder-
fully cushioned ride to boot.
Also consider: Ford Kuga
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PREMIUM MIDSIZE
SUV/CROSSOVER
<R650 000
Volvo XC60 With 2,0-litre turbo-
PP petrol or diesel derivatives and all-
wheel drive, the styling and comfort
are superb. Fuel economy is also good, with
petrol models drinking not much more than
the diesels. Boot space is impressive and
a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan
will still be active. Mileages on examples we
perused were not too high. Parts and servic-
ing can be pricey on premium vehicles, so be
prepared.
Also consider: BMW X3
Jaguar F-Pace With an engine
JN option to suit most needs in the
F-Pace range, finding one that fits
your lifestyle shouldn’t be difficult. The pick
of the bunch is probably the 3,0-litre V6
diesel with 221 kW and 700 N.m of torque.
Smooth, sophisticated and reasonably quick,
it straddles the line between performance
and economy rather neatly. At R650 000,
you’re more likely to nab a 2,0-litre petrol
model but there are a few well-priced V6
diesels out there for those prepared to look.
Also consider: Mercedes-Benz GLC
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LARGE
SUV/CROSSOVER
<R500 000
Toyota Fortuner It’s difficult to rec-
PP ommend something else when the
Fortuner is such a prolific seller. The
advantage of high sales is that any reliability
concerns soon make their way into the public
domain. The absence of any serious issues
with these cars bodes well for long-term
dependable service. This also means you will
pay a premium due to the high demand but
newer models are within our budget.
Also consider: Chevrolet Trailblazer
Ford Everest A handsome body
JN perched upon proven Ranger under-
pinnings goes some way to explain-
ing the popularity enjoyed by the Everest.
With around 200 units leaving dealerships
monthly, there are loads of these South
African-built SUVs from which to choose.
Our budget of R500 000 will allow for a late-
model 3,2 TDCi Limited 4x4, with cash left
over for some choice off-roading accessories.
Less powerful but equally capable is the
2,2 TDCi.
Also consider: Kia Sorento
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LUXURY
SUV/CROSSOVER
<R900 000
Land Rover Discovery Exuding a
PP luxurious ambience, the Discovery
may be a rather complex array of
goodies coming together in a package that
may not be the ideal vehicle to take through
Africa (discounting Kingsley Holgate and
family here). Most owners would not require
this and, for everyday use, the Discovery is a
bit like taking a drive in your lounge. There
are few better family cars.
Also consider: BMW X5
Lexus RX Massively underrated,
JN the RX is blessed with build quality
many luxury vehicles could only
dream of. Unique styling and a plush ride are
two of the RX’s trump cards. The large Lexus
may not have been a big seller but there are
a number of nearly new RX350 derivatives
with low mileage available for just under
R800 000. If you require more space, try
searching for the RX350L, which comes with
seven seats.
Also consider: Mercedes-Benz GLE
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DOUBLE-CAB
BAKKIE
<R450 000
Isuzu D-Max Most double-cab
PP buyers would choose a high-spec,
4x4 capable of all-terrain driving.
What used to be the Isuzu KB is slightly old
school when compared with the more mod-
ern rivals. This suits me fine as there is less
to go wrong and it has a loyal following in
South Africa. Just make sure the gearbox has
no issues. These vehicles are still manufac-
tured in South Africa and parts availability is
therefore excellent.
Also consider: Fiat Professional Fullback
Mitsubishi Triton Often overlooked,
JN the Triton offers exceptional value
for money, new or used. While the
styling may be divisive, it is at least unique.
The 2,4-litre turbodiesel pulls strongly and
delivers tremendous fuel economy. The
manufacturer-claimed 8,30 L/100 km is
perfectly achievable in daily commuting. At
around R450 000, the facelifted Triton falls
within our budget. Opt for an example fitted
with the smooth six-speed automatic.
Also consider: Ford Ranger
buy starter classic

Ford Corsair (1964-‘69)

The in-between Ford for all occasions
By: Peter Palm PeterPalm12

Model: Ford Corsair De Luxe 0 to 100 km/h: 19,48 seconds Top speed: 133 km/h Fuel index: 8,8 L/100 km at 100 km/h
Price: R1 720 CAR test: Aug 1964 Other road tests: Jun 1965 (Meissner); Jun 1966 (GT); Nov 1966 (AT); Aug 1967 (upgraded GT)

wings. Still, the great attribute of
cars from the 1960s was that they
all had such varying designs. Look
at the body styles of the Cortina,
Anglia, Escort and Corsair; all dif-
ferent, yet from the same stable.
all models. The first cars had a
ribbon-style display, giving way to
four dials, with the GT adding a
rev counter to the mix.
The Corsair’s rear suspension
used triple-leaf springs with a solid
rear axle and the front boasted
it was highly robust and modi-
fiable. This was proven by Willie
Meissner who brought out a tuned
version that dropped the 0-60 mph
(96 km/h) sprint time from 18,7 to
10,6 seconds.
The other engine which was

T
he Corsair took over from
the Consul 315 (tested in
October 1961). Slotting be-
tween the bestselling Cortina and
the larger Zephyr, the Corsair’s
styling was decidedly quirky:
there were pointy front and rear
PACKAGING
Boot space was excellent at
nearly 600 litres and I recall the
vinyl seating being very cosset-
ing, almost Citroën-like. Ford
instrumentation practically led
the way in the 1960s but not with
MacPherson struts. Braking was
conventional with discs in front.
POWERTRAIN
The familiar Kent engine was
used, in 1,5-litre configuration,
and many still run today because
set to take over from the straight
fours was the compact V4 with
2,0-litre capacity. Unfortunately,
this was not a great success. It
needed a balancer shaft that was
not much help in curing rough-
ness, weak timing gears, running

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INTERESTING
FACTS
Our test of the V4 in June 1966
showed off GT badges. In the
Corsair’s case, this nomencla-
ture was not really suitable
for such a slow car. To save
face, Ford quickly retuned the
car with a higher compression
ratio, larger valves and ditched
the Zenith single choke carbu-
rettor for a twin-choke Weber.
A free-flow exhaust manifold
took care of the gases.
Acceleration improved to 12,8
seconds, still well below the
Meissner’s time. Willie used
his high-lift camshaft, tuned
out of puff before 5 000 r/min and
other ailments. The acceleration
time to 60 mph was a pedestrian
15,8 seconds (June 1966 test).
A three-speed automatic was
also offered.
WHICH ONE TO GET
We have to wonder what hap-
pened to all the Meissner-tuned
Fords from the 1960s. If you can
find one, maintain it in tribute to
that talented engineer. The later
GTs are worth a look, too.
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Like other Fords of the time,
everything is basic but robust, so
maintenance is straightforward.
Parts are readily available for the
four- and six-cylinder models but
be wary of the V4s as they do not
enjoy a great reputation. On the
other hand, if you opt for a V6, ex-
pect to contribute more than your
fair share of cash into mainte-
nance (pay attention to propshaft
universal joints and brakes).
Although the 1600 uses a
camchain with sprockets, the
camshafts of the V engines used
fibre gears for quietness and these
may eventually break their teeth.
In fact, the V4 engines have a sin-
gle balance shaft driven from the
crankshaft, also via a fibre gear. It
buy
has been known to strip its teeth
when the bearings wear.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICES
Not too many remain. Escort,
Anglia and Cortina models were
more common and, thanks to this,
they enjoy a highly collectable sta-
tus. Mechanical parts are simple
and interchangeable, but not so
many body parts.
01 Don’t these seats look like they’ll be
sumptuously comfortable on long drives?
02 The radio was optional. 03 Four-on-the-
floor shifter. 04 A large boot formed part
of the big Ford’s appeal. 05 This photo is
from a brochure for the station wagon Ford
distributed in April 1966.

exhaust and twin side draught

Webers to good effect. 01 02

The GT, for Gran Turismo, was

coined by Alfa Romeo for its
6C 1750 Gran Turismo of 1929.
Due to the popularity of the
small Fords in the 1960s, the
name better denotes a sporty
car instead of a grand tourer.
While you may battle to see 03
many today, in 1966, the Cor-
sair was seventh on the sales
chart at over 4 000 cars sold.

SPOTTED
IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Corsair 04
1965, blue, fitted with a
3,0-litre V6, wider alloy wheels,
otherwise standard, R90 000,
Sedgefield Classic Cars

05

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Notes
— The PRICES shown are the latest available
at the time of going to press. Our deadline
occurred before the end of February 2020.
Readers should check with a dealer before
making a decision.
— The HP payment calculations are based on
a 10% deposit, current prime interest rate
and a 60-month repayment period with no
residual at the end.
— Under ENGINE we list the number of
cylinders and the cubic capacity in cm3.
Here, V = V-shaped engine layout;
H = horizontally-opposed engine layout;
The absence of an initial symbol implies an
in-line engine layout.
— FUEL SUPPLY abbreviations are
P = petrol-engined; D = diesel-engined;
T = turbocharged, a compressor driven
by exhaust gases; S = supercharged, a
compressor driven by the engine;
P/H = petrol-hybrid and E = electric.
— POWER lists the maximum power in
kiloWatts at the relevant engine revolutions
per minute.
— POWER/MASS is given in Watts per
kilogram of vehicle mass. We only show
this figure for the models we have tested
because we weigh every test car.
— TORQUE lists the maximum torque in
Newton metres at the lowest relevant
engine revolutions per minute. Note that
many modern engines develop maximum
torque over a range of revolutions.
guide
— Under GEARS we list the number of ratios
as well as whether the vehicle has F= front,
R = rear or 4 = four-wheel drive. In addition,
x2 = high and low range and 2-4 = a part-
time 4WD. For example, 5x2/2-4 refers to 5
speeds plus dual range and selectable 4WD.
Le refers to low range electric.
— The symbols used for TRANS are
M = any transmission with a foot-operated
clutch; A = any transmission without a foot-
operated clutch. On many such gearboxes
there is often a manual change option; V = a
CVT auto transmission. This has an infinite
range of ratios, but usually allows the driver
to also shift manually.
— 0- 100 km/h is the quickest time our
testers were able achieve on a level road
with a full tank of fuel and one passenger.
If we haven’t tested a particular model it is
the manufacturer’s claimed figure.
— MAX SPEED is the vehicle’s
manufacturer’s claim.
— FUEL CONSUMP is CAR’s fuel index given
in litres/100 km. This is calculated from a
combination of the manufacturer’s figures,
our road test figures and a multiplying
factor realising a real-world figure that
most motorists should be able to achieve.
If we haven’t tested that particular model
it is an estimate. NOTE: These estimates
are reviewed from time to time as more
information becomes available.
— Under AIRBAGS we list the number of
airbags fitted as standard.
— The next six columns are self-explanatory,
and refer to possible additional equipment.
Your definitive guide to all
the new cars in SA
The symbols used are S = standard,
O = optional. Otherwise the feature is not
available.
— Under CO2 we list the manufacturer’s
official claimed carbon dioxide emissions
figure in g/km. A dash implies that these
values were not available at the time of going
to press.
— The last column lists the road test date
when applicable. Copies of these road tests
are available. Email car@ramsaymedia.co.za
for details.
PRICES ARE CORRECT UP
TO 20 FEBRUARY 2020.
Please note some of these prices may have
been updated in our road tests, which were
signed off later.
THE CAR GUIDE SHOWS:
1. All models currently available on the South
African market, listed by manufacturer.
2. We also list the models in five separate
categories in price order.
3. There are two horizontal strips
associated with each range of models.
The first one lists common features and
the second one enumerates good and bad
features, some replacement dates and
possible rival choices.
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PRICE (R) PRICE (R) PRICE (R) PRICE (R) PRICE (R)

Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1,4 243 800 Nissan Micra 84kW turbo Acenta 311 100 Hyundai Elantra 2,0 Elite 389 900
Passenger cars:
BAIC D20 Sedan 1,5 Fashion auto 209 990
Comfortline Plus
Kia Picanto 1,2 Style auto 212 995 Subaru Impreza 2,0i 392 000

manual Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1,6 244 100 Volkswagen Polo Hatch 1,0TSI 315 100
Highline Honda Amaze 1,2 Comfort auto 217 400 Abarth 500C 595 1,4T auto 394 200
Trendline
Suzuki Swift 1,4T Sport 317 900 Volkswagen Golf 1,4TSI 396 600
Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1,6 Maxx 246 000 Suzuki Swift 1,2 GLX auto 217 900
Renault Kwid 1,0 Expression 144 900 Toyota Yaris 1,5 S 321 300 Comfortline
Renault Clio 66kW turbo 246 900 Fiat 500 TwinAir Pop auto 226 900
Suzuki Celerio 1,0 GA 144 900 Fiat 500S TwinAir Cabriolet LE 323 900 Volkswagen Polo GTI 398 400
Expression
Ford Figo Hatch 1,5 Trend auto 228 300 Opel Astra 1,4T Enjoy 399 000
BAIC D20 Hatch 1,3 Comfort 149 990 Ford Fiesta 1,5TDCi Trend 323 900
Volkswagen Polo Hatch 1,6 248 800
Renault Kwid 1,0 Dynamique 154 900 Toyota Corolla 1,4D-4D Esteem 324 500 Hyundai Grand i10 1,2 Fluid auto 232 900 Toyota Corolla Hatch 1,2T XR 412 600
Conceptline
Hyundai Atos 1,1 Motion 159 900 MINI One Hatch 3-door 327 000 Kia Picanto 1,2 Smart auto 233 995 Honda Civic Sedan 1,8 Elegance 416 700
Kia Rio Hatch 1,2 LS 248 995
Datsun Go 1,2 Mid 162 300 Abarth 500 595 1,4T 327 900 Suzuki Ciaz 1,5 GL auto 238 400 MINI Cooper Hatch 3-door auto 418 500
Citroën C3 1,2 Feel 249 900
Suzuki Celerio 1,0 GL 162 900 Ford Fiesta 1,0T Titanium 328 500 Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1,6 242 500
Fiat 500 TwinAir Lounge 249 900 Abarth 500 595 turismo 1,4T auto 424 200
Toyota Corolla 1,6 Prestige 331 100 Comfortline
Renault Kwid 1,0 Climber 164 900 MINI Cooper Hatch 5-door auto 428 500
Hyundai i20 1,2 Motion 249 900 Nissan Micra 84kW turbo Tekna 331 800 Fiat 500 TwinAir Pop Star auto 246 900
Suzuki Swift 1,2 GA 166 900 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 1,5 431 600
Peugeot 208 1,2 Active 249 900 Volkswagen Golf 1,0TSI Trendline 332 200 Nissan Almera 1,5 Acenta auto 247 500
Kia Picanto 1,0 Start 167 995 Individual auto
Toyota Corolla Quest 1,8 249 900 Hyundai Elantra 1,6 Executive 333 900 Suzuki Baleno 1,4 GLX auto 266 900
Suzuki DZire 1,2 GA 168 400 Mazda Mazda3 Hatch 1,5 Individual 434 700
Suzuki Baleno 1,4 GLX 251 900 Renault Mégane 97kW Dynamique 333 900 auto
BAIC D20 Hatch 1,5 Comfort 169 990 Fiat 500 TwinAir Lounge auto 269 900
Opel Astra 1,0T Enjoy 335 000
Datsun Go 1,2 Lux 173 600 Mazda Mazda2 1,5 Active 254 300 Suzuki Ciaz 1,5 GLX auto Hyundai Elantra 1,6 Turbo Elite 436 900
269 900
MINI One Hatch 5-door 337 000 Sport
Hyundai Grand i10 1,0 Motion 174 900 Suzuki Ciaz 1,5 GLX 254 900 Toyota Corolla Quest 1,8 auto
Toyota Corolla 1,4D-4D Prestige 339 000 270 400
Audi A1 Sportback 35TFSI 448 500
Toyota Aygo 1,0 178 400 Nissan Micra 66kW turbo Visia 257 100 Hyundai i20 1,4 Motion auto
Nissan Micra 84kW turbo Tekna 342 600 274 900 Subaru Impreza 2,0i-S ES 450 000
Honda Amaze 1,2 Trend 179 900 Honda Ballade 1,5 Trend 258 500 Plus
Opel Corsa 1,4 Enjoy auto 276 000 Audi A3 Sportback 30TFSI 454 410
BAIC D20 Hatch 1,5 Fashion 179 990 Toyota Yaris 1,5 Xi 259 000 Toyota Corolla 1,8 Prestige 346 000
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1,6 280 700 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1,4TB 456 900
Kia Picanto 1,0 Street 179 995 Volkswagen Golf 1,0TSI 354 100 Comfortline auto
Volkswagen Polo Hatch 1,0TSI 259 100 Super auto
Comfortline
Volkswagen take up! 1,0 180 900 Trendline Honda Jazz 1,2 Comfort auto
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 1,5 Active 357 000 284 000 Renault Clio RS 18 F1 459 900
Toyota Aygo 1,0 X-Clusiv 181 400 Fiat Tipo Sedan 1,4 Easy 259 900 Kia Rio Hatch 1,4 LX auto
Mazda Mazda3 Hatch 1,5 Active 359 900 284 995 Abarth 500C 595 turismo 1,4T auto 464 200
Suzuki Ignis 1,2 GL 182 900 Fiat Tipo Hatch 1,4 Pop 260 900 Toyota Corolla Hatch 1,2T XS 361 900 Honda Ballade 1,5 Trend auto 286 200 Audi A3 Sedan 30TFSI 464 410
Suzuki Swift 1,2 GL 183 900 Hyundai i20 1,2 Fluid 261 900 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1,4TB 363 900 Renault Clio 88kW turbo 288 900 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 2,0 Astina 470 800
Peugeot 108 1,0 Active 184 900 Fiat 500S TwinAir 262 900 Opel Corsa GSi 365 900 Expression auto
Mazda Mazda3 Hatch 2,0 Astina 474 000
Suzuki DZire 1,2 GL 185 900 Abarth 500C 595 1,4T 368 900 Fiat Tipo Sedan 1,6 Easy auto 290 900
Opel Corsa 1,0T Enjoy 263 000
MINI Cooper Convertible 474 500
Nissan Micra Active 1,2 Visia 187 000 Toyota Corolla 1,8 Exclusive 371 100 Mazda Mazda2 1,5 Dynamic auto
Honda Jazz 1,2 Comfort 263 700 294 100
MINI Cooper S Hatch 3-door 481 386
Toyota Etios Hatch 1,5 Xi 188 000 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 1,5 Dynamic 371 300
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1,6 264 700 Toyota Corolla Quest 1,8 Prestige 296 800
Mazda Mazda3 Hatch 1,5 Dynamic 374 200 Honda Civic Sedan 1,5T Sport 484 200
Kia Picanto 1,2 Street 188 995 Comfortline auto
Kia Picanto 1,0 Style 189 995 MINI Cooper Hatch 3-door 397 500 BMW 118i 486 898
Renault Clio 66kW turbo 264 900 Citroën C3 1,2T Shine 299 900
Toyota Etios Hatch 1,5 Sprint 193 700 Dynamique Abarth 500 595 turismo 1,4T 398 900 Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S line 488 000
Kia Rio Hatch 1,4 EX auto 299 995
Renault Sandero 66kW turbo 194 900 Kia Rio Hatch 1,4 LX 267 995 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1,4TB Super 406 900 MINI Cooper S Hatch 5-door 490 880
Fiat 500C TwinAir Lounge auto 300 900
Expression MINI Cooper Hatch 5-door 407 500 Audi A3 Sportback 35TFSI 492 410
Hyundai Accent 1,6 Motion 269 900 Toyota Yaris 1,5 Xs auto
Ford Figo Hatch 1,5 Ambiente 195 200 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 1,5 418 800 302 200
Peugeot 208 1,2 Allure 269 900 Abarth 500 595 competizione 498 200
Individual Hyundai i20 1,4 Fluid auto 302 900
Toyota Etios Hatch 1,5 Sport 195 900 1,4T auto
Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1,0TSI GT 271 400 Mazda Mazda3 Hatch 1,5 Individual 421 900 Volkswagen Polo Hatch 1,0TSI
Volkswagen move up! 1,0 196 500 305 700 Mercedes-Benz A200 Hatch 501 000
Mazda Mazda2 1,5 Dynamic 278 100 Abarth 500C 595 turismo 1,4T 438 900 Comfortline auto
Hyundai Grand i10 1,0 Fluid 196 900 Audi A3 Sedan 35TFSI 502 410
Abarth 500 595 competizione 1,4T 472 900 Hyundai Accent 1,6 Fluid auto 306 900
Toyota Etios Sedan 1,5 Xi 197 100 Fiat 500C TwinAir Lounge 280 900
Opel Astra 1,6T Sport OPC-Line 508 000
Abarth 500C 595 competizione 512 900 Ford Fiesta 1,0T Trend auto 308 900
Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1,4 Trendline 198 200 Fiat Tipo Hatch 1,4 Easy 280 900 1,4T Toyota Prius Hybrid 508 000
Kia Picanto 1,2 Style 198 995 Kia Rio Hatch 1,4 EX 282 995 Renault Mégane RS 280 Cup 589 900 Fiat Tipo Hatch 1,6 Easy auto 310 900
Audi A3 Sportback 40TFSI 513 910
Ford Figo Sedan 1,5 Ambiente 201 500 Opel Adam 1,0T Jam 283 000 Subaru WRX Premium 599 000 Peugeot 208 1,2T GT Line auto 314 900
Honda Civic Sedan 1,5T Executive 517 800
Honda Amaze 1,2 Comfort 201 800 Hyundai i20 1,4 Fluid 283 900 Toyota GT86 632 200 Toyota Corolla Quest 1,8 Exclusive 317 700
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1750TBi 521 900
auto
Toyota Etios Sedan 1,5 Sprint 202 300 Nissan Micra 66kW turbo Acenta 284 100 Hyundai i30 N 679 900 Veloce
Suzuki Swift 1,2 GLX 202 900 Honda Civic Type R 699 900 Mazda Mazda2 1,5 Individual auto 318 400
Fiat Tipo Sedan 1,3 Multijet Easy 284 900 Audi A3 Sedan 40TFSI 523 910
Ford Figo Hatch 1,5 Trend 204 900 Nissan 370Z Coupé 719 800 Honda Ballade 1,5 Elegance auto 318 900 Audi A3 Sportback 35TFSI Black 538 132
Toyota Yaris 1,5 Xs 285 500
Suzuki Ignis 1,2 GLX 204 900 Subaru WRX STi Premium 793 000 Honda Jazz 1,5 Elegance auto 319 900 Edition
Toyota Corolla Quest 1,8 Prestige 286 500
Toyota Aygo 1,0 X-Cite 205 900 BMW M2 competition 1 003 030 Abarth 500C 595 competizione 538 200
Toyota Corolla 1,3 Esteem 288 800 Kia Rio Hatch 1,4 Tec auto 326 995
1,4T auto
Fiat 500 TwinAir Pop 206 900 Ford Mustang 5,0 Fastback Bullitt 1 025 600
Ford Fiesta 1,0T Trend 289 000 Volkswagen Polo Hatch 1,0TSI 331 100 Mazda MX-5 2,0 RF 538 200
Renault Sandero 66kW turbo 208 900 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4,0 1 164 000 Highline auto
Stepway Expression Volkswagen Polo Hatch 1,0TSI 289 700 Mercedes-Benz A200d Hatch 539 000
Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4,0 1 175 000
Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1,4 209 900 Comfortline Suzuki Swift 1,4T Sport auto 337 900
Porsche 718 Spyder 1 393 000 Mercedes-Benz A200 Sedan 541 000
Comfortline Hyundai Accent 1,6 Fluid 289 900 Honda Jazz 1,5 Sport 338 900
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 1 468 000 Audi A4 35TFSI 541 500
Ford Figo Sedan 1,5 Trend 210 200 Renault Mégane 84kW Expression 289 900 Mazda Mazda2 1,5 Hazumi auto 342 200 Audi A3 Sedan 35TFSI Black 548 132
Passenger cars:
Hyundai Grand i10 1,2 Fluid 210 900 Fiat 500S TwinAir LE 292 900 Edition
Ford Fiesta 1,0T Titanium auto 344 500
Volkswagen up! beats 1,0 212 900
automatic
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1,5TDI 293 300 MINI Cooper S Convertible 550 259
Volkswagen cross up! 1,0 212 900 Comfortline Honda Ballade 1,5 Executive auto 345 900
MINI John Cooper Works Hatch 551 265
Suzuki Baleno 1,4 GL 214 900 Fiat 500S TwinAir Cabriolet 293 900 Toyota Corolla 1,6 Prestige auto 346 400 3-door
Toyota Etios Cross 1,5 Xs 217 200 Renault Kwid 1,0 Expression auto 154 900
Hyundai i20 Active 1,4 298 900 MINI One Hatch 3-door auto 348 000 Audi A3 Sportback 40TFSI Black 559 632
Kia Picanto 1,2 Smart 219 995 Renault Kwid 1,0 Dynamique auto 164 900 Edition
Peugeot 208 1,2T GT Line 299 900 Toyota Corolla 1,6 Prestige+ 349 600
Suzuki Ignis 1,2 GLX auto 221 900 Renault Kwid 1,0 Climber auto 174 900 Volkswagen Golf GTI 568 600
Nissan Micra 66kW turbo Acenta 300 400 Abarth 500 595 1,4T auto 353 200
Honda Jazz 1,2 Trend 222 700 Plus Audi A3 Sedan 40TFSI Black 569 632
Suzuki Celerio 1,0 GL auto 176 400 Hyundai Elantra 1,6 Executive auto 353 900
Suzuki Ciaz 1,5 GL 223 400 Edition
Fiat Tipo Hatch 1,4 Lounge 300 900 Kia Picanto 1,0 Start auto 181 995 MINI One Hatch 5-door auto 358 000
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1,4 223 400 BMW 220i Coupé 575 259
Honda Ballade 1,5 Elegance 301 800
Trendline Datsun Go 1,2 Lux auto 188 300 Renault Mégane 97kW Dynamique 364 900
Toyota Yaris Cross 1,5 301 900 auto Mercedes-Benz A200d Sedan 579 000
Fiat 500 TwinAir Pop Star 226 900 BAIC D20 Hatch 1,5 Fashion auto 189 990
Mazda Mazda2 1,5 Individual 302 400 Honda Civic Sedan 1,8 Comfort 371 800 Mercedes-Benz CLA200 579 380
Ford Figo Hatch 1,5 Titanium 228 300
Kia Picanto 1,0 Street auto 193 995
Honda Jazz 1,5 Elegance 302 600 Toyota Corolla Hatch 1,2T XS auto 373 100 Audi A4 40TFSI sport 582 000
Renault Clio 66kW turbo 228 900
Authentique Hyundai Grand i10 1,0 Motion auto 196 900
Opel Astra 1,0T 304 000 Audi A1 Sportback 30TFSI 378 500 Audi A4 40TDI 586 000
Renault Sandero 66kW turbo 228 900 Suzuki Swift 1,2 GL auto 198 400 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 1,5 Dynamic 384 100 Renault Mégane RS 280 Lux 589 900
Toyota Corolla Quest 1,8 Exclusive 307 400
Stepway Plus auto
Suzuki DZire 1,2 GL auto 199 900 Mercedes-Benz A250 Hatch 598 024
Nissan Almera 1,5 Acenta 233 100 Toyota Corolla 1,6 Esteem 309 600
Toyota Corolla 1,8 Exclusive auto 384 900
Kia Rio Hatch 1,4 Tec 309 995 Kia Picanto 1,2 Street auto 202 995 BMW 220d Coupé 613 500
Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1,6 Highline 237 100 Mazda Mazda3 Hatch 1,5 Dynamic 387 000
Fiat Tipo Sedan 1,4 Pop 239 900 Toyota Corolla 1,3 Prestige 310 600 Kia Picanto 1,0 Style auto 203 995 auto Mercedes-Benz A250 Sedan 616 567

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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2,0T 616 900 Mercedes-Benz E220d 848 886 Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupé 4Matic+ 1 341 373 Maserati Quattroporte Diesel 2 300 000 Ferrari 812 superfast 7 410 800
Mercedes-Benz C180 621 416 Mercedes-Benz C200 Cabriolet 850 946 Audi S6 TFSI quattro 1 349 500 Jaguar F-Type R P575 AWD 2 323 449 Lamborghini Aventador S Coupé 7 895 000
BMW M4 Coupé 1 355 061 Convertible
Mercedes-Benz CLA220d 622 000 Jaguar XE P300 HSE 853 975 Ferrari 812 GTS 8 174 500
Lexus RC F 1 358 100 Jaguar F-Type R P575 AWD Coupé 2 325 049
Audi A5 Coupé 40TFSI 632 000 Ford Mustang 2,3T Convertible 856 200 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 8 695 000
Jaguar XF S 1 408 367 BMW i8 eDrive Roadster 2 340 000
Audi A3 Cabriolet 40TFSI 632 410 Lexus IS 350 F-Sport 863 200
Lexus ES 250 EX 640 400 Mercedes-Benz E220d Coupé 863 518
BMW 840i Gran Coupé 1 422 590 Maserati Quattroporte
Nissan GT-R Black Edition
2 350 000
2 360 000
Station wagons
and MPVs
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 1 426 000
BMW 320i 643 036 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 4Matic 868 566
Jaguar F-Type P380 R-Dynamic 1 449 200 Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary 2 405 000
Audi A5 Sportback 40TFSI 647 000 BMW M240i Convertible 869 199 Edition
Convertible
Subaru WRX ES Premium 650 000 Audi A5 Cabriolet 45TFSI quat- 871 500 Mercedes-Benz S560 Coupé 2 489 789 Renault Triber 1,0 Expression 164 900
Jaguar F-Type P380 R-Dynamic 1 451 000
Mercedes-Benz C200 651 428 tro sport Datsun Go+ 1,2 Mid 172 900
Coupé Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster 2 533 837
Audi A5 Coupé 40TDI 653 500 BMW 520d 873 506 Renault Triber 1,0 Dynamique 174 900
Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet 1 462 626 Mercedes-AMG GT S Coupé 2 541 963
BMW 220i Convertible 662 392 Mercedes-AMG A35 Hatch 4Matic 875 946 4Matic+ Datsun Go+ 1,2 Lux 184 400
Maserati Quattroporte S 2 650 000
Edition 1
BMW i3 eDrive 664 000 Porsche Panamera 1 492 000 Renault Triber 1,0 Prestige 189 900
Mercedes-Maybach S560 2 707 915
Jaguar XE P300 R-Dynamic SE 879 475
Audi A5 Sportback 40TDI 668 500 BMW M4 Coupé Competition pack 1 492 161 Datsun Go+ 1,2 Lux auto 199 100
Mercedes-Benz S560 Cabriolet 2 733 295
Audi TT Coupé 45TFSI 670 000 Audi A6 40TDI 885 000
BMW 840d xDrive Gran Coupé 1 502 084 Suzuki Ertiga 1,5 GA 221 900
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé 2 799 000
Mercedes-Benz CLA200 Edition 1 677 980 Jaguar XE P300 R-Dynamic HSE 888 475
Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4Matic+ 1 524 373 Toyota Avanza 1,3 S 243 000
Porsche Panamera turbo 2 811 000
BMW 320d 680 886 Jaguar XF 20d Prestige 897 300
BMW M4 Convertible 1 525 700 Suzuki Ertiga 1,5 GL 247 900
Mercedes-Benz S600 L 2 856 300
BMW 330i 683 416 Mercedes-Benz E300 Coupé 904 554
Porsche Panamera 4 1 527 000 Toyota Avanza 1,3 SX 261 300
BMW M760Li xDrive 2 912 391
Volkswagen Golf R 684 400 Volvo S90 D5 AWD Inscription 909 806 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 1 542 000
Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4Matic+ 2 966 331 Suzuki Ertiga 1,5 GL auto 262 900
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2,0T Super 686 900 Lexus ES 300h SE 910 900 Mercedes-AMG C63 S 1 583 536 4-Door Coupé Toyota Avanza 1,5 SX 269 200
BMW 420i Gran Coupé 689 886 Jaguar XF 25t Prestige 940 601 Jaguar F-Type P380 AWD First 1 584 512 BMW M8 competition Gran Coupé 2 990 686 Suzuki Ertiga 1,5 GLX 273 900
BMW 420i Coupé 689 886 Ford Mustang 5,0 GT Fastback 943 600 Edition Convertible
Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster 2 993 746 Suzuki Ertiga 1,5 GLX auto 288 900
Mercedes-Benz C220d 694 759 Audi S5 Coupé quattro 945 500 Jaguar F-Type P380 AWD First 1 590 712
Edition Coupé Mercedes-AMG S63 L 3 019 042 Toyota Avanza 1,5 SX auto 289 500
Audi S3 Sportback quattro 696 189 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet 946 048
Maserati Ghibli 1 630 000 Porsche Panamera turbo 3 026 000 Toyota Avanza 1,5 TX 313 700
Audi S3 Sedan quattro 706 189 Porsche 718 Cayman 957 000 executive
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupé 1 638 000 Volkswagen Caddy 1,0TSI 367 500
BMW M135i xDrive 711 452 Audi S5 Sportback quattro 960 500 BMW M8 competition Coupé 3 040 054 Trendline
Porsche Panamera 4 executive 1 644 000
Mercedes-Benz CLA220d Edition 1 720 600 BMW 440i Gran Coupé 967 301 Opel Combo Life 1,6TD Enjoy 369 900
BMW M4 Convertible Competition 1 662 800 Audi R8 V10 Spyder quattro 3 047 000
Audi A5 Coupé 40TDI quattro sport 722 000 BMW 440i Coupé 967 301 pack MINI Cooper Clubman 450 633
BMW M8 competition Convertible 3 089 486
BMW i3s eDrive 722 400 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupé 1 678 915 Volkswagen Caddy 2,0TDI 467 600
Porsche 718 Boxster 968 000 Mercedes-AMG GT R Coupé 3 097 746 Trendline
Mercedes-Benz C200 Coupé 728 428 Volvo S90 T6 AWD Inscription 970 593 Maserati Ghibli Diesel 1 680 000
Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé 3 211 042 Volkswagen Caddy Alltrack 2,0TDI 472 200
BMW 420d Gran Coupé 729 000 Toyota GR Supra 3,0T Track 972 100 BMW 740Li 1 697 590
Audi R8 V10 plus quattro 3 240 000 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 2,0TDI 490 500
BMW 420d Coupé 729 000 BMW 730Ld 1 723 922 Trendline
Jaguar XF 20d R-Sport 974 600
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 1 726 000 Porsche Panamera turbo S 3 263 000
Lexus IS 300 EX 733 100 Volkswagen Caddy Alltrack 508 300
Jaguar XF 20d Chequered Flag 994 200 e-hybrid
Audi A5 Sportback 40TDI quat- 737 000 Porsche Panamera 10 Years 1 727 000 2,0TDI auto
Mercedes-AMG A45 S Hatch 995 108 Edition Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3 300 000
tro sport 4Matic+ Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 2,0TDI 526 100
741 300 Porsche Panamera 4 10 Years 1 750 000 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet 3 410 445 Trendline auto
Nissan 370Z Coupé auto BMW M340i xDrive 1 002 211 Edition MINI Cooper S Clubman 532 277
BMW i3 eDrive REx 746 200 Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupé 3 450 000
Ford Mustang 5,0 GT Convertible 1 008 000 Mercedes-Benz S350d L 1 768 807
Porsche Panamera turbo S e- 3 478 000 Mercedes-Benz B200 536 392
Jaguar XE P250 S 748 036 Lexus RC 350 F-Sport 1 009 100 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Cabriolet 1 769 674 hybrid executive Hyundai H-1 2,4 Bus Executive 544 900
Volkswagen Arteon 2,0TSI 4Motion 752 600 Jaguar XF 25t Portfolio 1 016 101 Mercedes-Benz S450 L 1 772 982 Aston Martin Rapide S 3 499 000 Mercedes-Benz B200d 567 000
R-Line
Jaguar XF 25t R-Sport 1 018 101 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupé 1 774 000
Volvo S90 T5 Momentum 754 009 Aston Martin DB11 V8 Coupé 3 499 000 Toyota Hiace 2,5D-4D Bus 571 900
Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic 1 022 765 BMW 745Le xDrive 1 795 000 14-seater GL
Mercedes-AMG A35 Hatch 4Matic 758 946 Mercedes-Maybach S650 3 555 300
Mercedes-Benz E300 Cabriolet 1 026 187 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1 822 000 Ford Tourneo Custom 2,2TDCi LWB 588 900
Mercedes-Benz C220d Coupé 763 127 Bentley Continental GT W12 Coupé 3 650 000 Ambiente
Jaguar XF 25t Chequered Flag 1 037 601 Mercedes-Benz S400d L 1 844 807
Audi A5 Cabriolet 40TFSI 766 000 Bentley Continental GT V8 3 795 000 Volkswagen Kombi 2,0TDI SWB 598 900
Porsche 718 Cayman S 1 042 000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupé 1 870 000
766 036 Convertible Trendline
Mercedes-Benz C300
Audi S5 Cabriolet quattro 1 045 500 Porsche Panamera 4S 1 885 000
Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante 3 799 000 Volkswagen Kombi 2,0TDI LWB 606 900
BMW 330d 768 163
Porsche 718 Boxster S 1 053 000 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé 1 895 813 Trendline
Audi A5 Coupé 45TFSI quattro 771 500 Bentley Flying Spur W12 3 950 000
Jaguar XF 30t R-Sport 1 055 275 Maserati Ghibli S 1 900 000 Ford Tourneo Custom 2,2TDCi 612 300
sport LWB Trend
McLaren GT 4 000 000
BMW M2 competition auto 1 057 506 Porsche Panamera 4 e-hybrid 1 926 000
Jaguar XE P250 SE 772 136
Bentley Continental GT W12 4 095 000 Subaru Outback 2,5i-S ES 617 000
Audi A6 45TDI quattro 1 059 000 BMW M850i xDrive Coupé 1 944 927
Lexus ES 300h EX 774 300 Convertible Premium
BMW 530d 1 066 771 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 1 958 000
BMW M240i Coupé 774 440 Aston Martin DB11 V12 AMR Coupé 4 199 000 Toyota Quantum 2,8 LWB Bus 631 100
BMW Z4 M40i 1 070 452 Mercedes-AMG GT53 4Matic+ 1 990 260 11-seater GL
Volvo S90 D4 Momentum 776 110 Ferrari Portofino 4 766 700
Mercedes-Benz E350d 1 072 910 4-Door Coupé Volkswagen Kombi 2,0TDI SWB 634 500
Jaguar XE P250 R-Dynamic S 776 236 McLaren 600LT Coupé 5 250 000 Trendline auto
Jaguar XF 30t Chequered Flag 1 074 875 Lexus LC 500 1 991 400
Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan 4Matic 777 566 Ferrari F8 Tributo 5 500 400 Kia Grand Sedona 2,2CRDi EX 643 995
Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupé 4Matic 1 080 271 Lexus LS 500 F-Sport 2 022 000
Audi TTS Coupé quattro 782 000 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5 649 000 Toyota Quantum 2,8 SLWB Bus 647 700
BMW 440i Convertible 1 089 934 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 2 054 000
Jaguar XE P300 S 785 075 Coupé 14-seater GL
Toyota GR Supra 3,0T 1 093 700 Porsche Panamera 4 e-hybrid 2 061 000
BMW Z4 sDrive20i 785 542 executive Ferrari GTC4Lusso T 5 664 000 Volkswagen Kombi 2,0TDI SWB 651 200
BMW 540i 1 105 566
Trendline Plus
Audi A5 Sportback 45TFSI quat- 786 500 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S 4Matic+ 1 110 729 BMW M5 competition 2 062 433 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Coupé 5 695 000
tro sport Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI 653 540
Mercedes-AMG A45 S Hatch 1 141 408 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible 2 065 560 McLaren 600LT Spider 5 750 000 Tourer Pro
Ford Mustang 2,3T Fastback 791 300 4Matic+ Edition 1
Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 2 081 813 Rolls-Royce Ghost 5 800 000 Ford Tourneo Custom 2,2TDCi 659 800
Mercedes-Benz E200 793 669 Mercedes-AMG SLC43 1 164 223 SWB Limited
Porsche Panamera 4S executive 2 097 000 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5 949 000
Jaguar XE P250 R-Dynamic SE 800 436 Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet 1 185 030 MINI John Cooper Works ALL4 669 566
BMW i8 eDrive Coupé 2 105 000 Volante
4Matic Clubman
BMW i3s eDrive REx 804 600 Ferrari F8 Spider 6 103 400
Jaguar F-Type P300 R-Dynamic 1 186 240 Porsche Panamera GTS 2 138 000
Kia Grand Sedona 2,2CRDi EX+ 672 995
BMW 420i Convertible 808 024 Convertible Bentley Mulsanne 6 152 000
Porsche Panamera 4 e-hybrid 10 2 141 000
Hyundai H-1 2,5CRDi Bus Elite 674 900
Jaguar XE P300 SE 809 275 Jaguar F-Type P300 R-Dynamic 1 188 140 Years Edition Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder 6 265 000
Coupé Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 CDI 684 572
Mercedes-Benz E200 Coupé 810 048 Lexus RC F Track Edition 2 161 600 Tourer Pro
Mercedes-Benz CLS400d 4Matic 1 212 048 McLaren 720S Coupé 6 450 000
Audi S3 Cabriolet quattro 815 189 Lexus LS 500 2 200 800 Subaru Outback 3,6 R-S ES 688 000
Mercedes-AMG SLC43 Final Edition 1 239 261 Ferrari GTC4Lusso 6 531 900
Lexus IS 300h SE 826 500 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé 2 216 137 Premium
Audi A7 Sportback 55TFSI quattro 1 250 000 Bentley Mulsanne Speed 6 739 000
Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupé 834 024 Mercedes-Benz S560 L 2 233 650 Volkswagen Kombi 2,0BiTDI SWB 693 200
Audi RS5 Coupé quattro 1 297 000 McLaren 720S Spider 6 950 000 Trendline Plus
Audi S4 quattro 840 500 Audi RS5 Sportback quattro 1 312 000 BMW 750Li xDrive 2 234 295
Bentley Mulsanne Extended 7 384 000 Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 CDI Tourer 718 879
Jaguar XE P250 R-Dynamic HSE 848 436 Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+ 1 325 120 Nissan GT-R Premium Edition 2 250 000 Wheelbase Pro auto

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Volkswagen Kombi 2,0BiTDI SWB 773 200 Mahindra Thar 2,5CRDe 4x4 236 999 Renault Duster 1,5dCi Prestige 340 900 Toyota C-HR 1,2T Plus auto 415 100 Subaru Forester 2,0i-S ES 524 000
Comfortline
BAIC X25 1,5 Comfort auto 239 990 Renault Captur 88kW turbo 341 900 Nissan Qashqai 1,2T Acenta auto 415 900 Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum 524 543
Mercedes-Benz Vito 116 CDI Tourer 776 631 Dynamique auto
Haval H6 1,5T City 244 900 Kia Sportage 2,0 Ignite Plus auto 423 995 Toyota Fortuner 2,4GD-6 524 800
Pro auto
Volkswagen T-Cross 1,0TSI 85kW 343 300
JMC Landwind 5 2,0T Lux 245 990 Mazda CX-5 2,0 Active auto 424 000 MINI Cooper D Countryman 525 259
Kia Grand Sedona 2,2CRDi SXL 825 995 Comfortline
Ford Kuga 1,5T Ambiente auto 425 000 Hyundai Tucson 2,0 Elite 529 900
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 AWD 853 709 Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1,6 Maxx 246 000 Mazda CX-3 2,0 Dynamic 343 800
Momentum Mazda CX-3 2,0 Individual Plus 425 800 Kia Sportage 2,0CRDi EX 531 995
BAIC X25 1,5 Fashion auto 249 990 Suzuki Jimny 1,5 GLX AllGrip auto 343 900
Volvo V90 Cross Country D4 AWD 875 877 Mahindra XUV500 2,2CRDe W10 429 999 Nissan X-Trail 2,5 4x4 Tekna 534 300
Momentum Mahindra TUV300 1,5CRDe T8 249 999 Citroën C3 Aircross 1,2T Feel 345 900
Hyundai Tucson 2,0 Premium 432 900 Peugeot 5008 1,6T Allure 539 900
Mercedes-Benz V200d 913 951 Mahindra XUV300 1,2T W6 249 999 Ford EcoSport 1,0T Titanium 347 900
Hyundai Creta 1,6D Executive 434 900 Toyota RAV4 2,0 VX 541 600
Mercedes-Benz Vito 116 CDI Tourer 922 401 Fiat Panda 0,9 TwinAir 4x4 250 900 Opel Crossland X 1,2 Turbo 349 000
Select auto Enjoy auto Ford Kuga 1,5TDCi Ambiente 435 700 Toyota RAV4 2,0 AWD GX-R 541 800
Renault Captur 66kW turbo Blaze 251 900
Volkswagen California Beach 941 800 Opel Crossland X 1,6TD Enjoy 349 000 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 543 700
Nissan X-Trail 1,6dCi Visia 436 300
2,0TDI 4Motion Honda BR-V 1,5 Trend 258 800 1,4TSI Comfortline
Mahindra Scorpio 2,2CRDe 4x4 S11 349 999 Mazda CX-5 2,0 Dynamic 437 800
Renault Duster 1,6 Expression 260 900 Toyota Fortuner 2,4GD-6 auto 545 300
Toyota Quantum 2,8 LWB Bus 947 400
Suzuki Vitara 1,6 GL+ auto 352 900 Hyundai Creta 1,6D Executive 438 900
9-seater VX Peugeot 3008 1,6T GT Line 549 900
Haval H6 1,5T Premium 264 900 Limited Edition
Peugeot 2008 1,2T Allure auto 353 900
Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 CDI Tourer 955 333 Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum auto 551 561
Select auto Haval H2 1,5T City 269 900 Opel Mokka X 1,4 Turbo Cosmo 439 000
Kia Seltos 1,6 EX 353 995
auto Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 556 500
Mercedes-Benz V220d 955 518 Fiat Panda 0,9 TwinAir 4x4 Cross 270 900 Haval H6 C 2,0T Premium 354 900 2,0TSI 4Motion Comfortline
Peugeot 3008 1,6T Active 439 900
Volvo V90 Cross Country D5 AWD 956 914 Ford EcoSport 1,5 Ambiente 271 500 Mazda CX-3 2,0 Dynamic auto 356 600 Audi Q2 35TFSI sport Black Edition 558 268
Inscription Jeep Renegade 1,4T Limited 440 000
Hyundai Venue 1,0T Motion 274 900 Fiat 500X 1,4T Pop Star auto 356 900 Peugeot 5008 2,0HDi Allure 559 900
Volkswagen Caravelle 2,0BiTDI 981 100 Opel Grandland X 1,6 Turbo 442 000
Mahindra XUV300 1,5TD W6 274 999 Ford EcoSport 1,0T Titanium auto 360 900 Kia Sportage 2,0CRDi EX AWD 559 995
PanAmericana 4Motion Nissan Qashqai 1,5dCi Acenta Plus 443 900
Opel Crossland X 1,2 Essentia 275 000 BMW X1 sDrive18i 567 277
Volkswagen Caravelle 2,0BiTDI 1 014 100 Fiat 500X 1,4T Cross 362 900
Kia Seltos 1,4T-GDI GT Line 444 995
Highline JMC Landwind 5 2,0T Lux auto 276 880 Ford Kuga 2,0T AWD ST Line 569 800
Haval H6 C 2,0T City auto 364 900
Toyota RAV4 2,0 GX 445 600 MINI Cooper S Countryman 572 669
Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 AWD 1 017 684 Ford EcoSport 1,5TDCi Ambiente 282 100 Hyundai Creta 1,6 Executive 364 900
Inscription Honda HR-V 1,8 Elegance 445 700 Kia Sportage 2,0CRDi EX Plus 572 995
Haval H6 1,5T Luxury 284 900 Nissan Qashqai 1,2T Visia 368 100
Mercedes-Benz V250d 1 027 686 Volkswagen Tiguan 1,4TSI 449 800 Toyota Fortuner 2,4GD-6 4x4 auto 573 200
Honda BR-V 1,5 Comfort 285 000 Peugeot 2008 1,2T GT Line auto 368 900 Trendline
Volkswagen Caravelle 2,0BiTDI 1 046 600 Opel Grandland X 1,6 Turbo Cosmo 576 000
Highline 4Motion Suzuki Jimny 1,5 GA AllGrip 285 900 Citroën C3 Aircross 1,2T Shine 369 900 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2,0 449 995
GLS AWD Mazda CX-5 2,5 AWD Individual 576 200
Volkswagen California Coast 1 089 500 Suzuki Vitara 1,6 GL 293 900 Hyundai Venue 1,0T Glide 369 900
Volkswagen Tiguan 2,0TDI 4Motion 577 600
2,0BiTDI 4Motion Mazda CX-5 2,0 Dynamic auto 450 500
Haval H2 1,5T Luxury 294 900 Mahindra XUV500 2,2CRDe W6 369 999 Comfortline
Audi RS4 Avant quattro 1 211 500 Subaru Forester 2,0i 451 000
Opel Crossland X 1,2 Enjoy 296 000 Toyota C-HR 1,2T 371 700 Audi Q3 35TFSI 578 000
Mercedes-Benz V220d Avantgarde 1 247 819 Hyundai Tucson 2,0 Premium auto 454 900
Fiat 500X 1,6 Pop 298 900 Kia Seltos 1,6 EX auto 371 995 Peugeot 5008 1,6T GT Line 584 900
Mercedes-Benz V250d Avantgarde 1 292 474 Toyota RAV4 2,0 GX auto 457 500 Ford Kuga 2,0TDCi AWD ST Line 585 400
Hyundai i20 Active 1,4 298 900 Hyundai Creta 1,6 Executive 372 900
Porsche Panamera 4 Sport 1 572 000 Limited Edition Nissan Qashqai 1,2T Tekna 458 300 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2,4 D4 589 995
Turismo Renault Captur 66kW turbo 298 900
Dynamique Volkswagen T-Cross 1,0TSI 85kW 374 500 Renault Koleos 2,5 Dynamique 459 900 BMW X1 sDrive18d 596 771
Porsche Panamera 4S Sport 1 971 000 Highline
Turismo Renault Duster 1,5dCi TechRoad 298 900 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1,5T GLS 459 995 Ford Everest 2,0Turbo XLT 599 600
Mahindra Thar 2,5CRDe 4x4 299 999 Haval H6 C 2,0T Luxury 374 900 Jeep Compass 2,4 4x4 Trailhawk 599 990
Porsche Panamera 4 e-hybrid 1 971 000 Audi Q2 30TFSI 461 000
Sport Turismo Adventure Honda HR-V 1,5 Comfort 376 700 Honda CR-V 2,0 Comfort 462 700 Kia Sorento 2,2CRDi LX 599 995
Porsche Panamera GTS Sport 2 183 000 Toyota Yaris Cross 1,5 301 900 Mitsubishi ASX 2,0 379 995 Volkswagen Tiguan 2,0TSI 4Motion 601 400
Ford Kuga 1,5TDCi Trend 466 300
Turismo Honda BR-V 1,5 Comfort auto 302 300 Highline
Fiat 500X 1,4T Cross auto 381 900 Ford Kuga 1,5T Trend 468 300
Porsche Panamera turbo Sport 2 856 000 Volkswagen Tiguan 2,0TDI 4Motion 601 500
Haval H2 1,5T City auto 304 900 Suzuki Vitara 1,6 GLX auto 381 900
Turismo Nissan X-Trail 2,5 4x4 Acenta 470 100 Highline
Hyundai Venue 1,0T Motion auto 304 900 Haval H6 C 2,0T Premium auto 384 900
Porsche Panamera turbo S e- 3 308 000 Subaru XV 2,0i-S ES 473 000 Peugeot 5008 2,0HDi GT Line 604 900
hybrid Sport Turismo Mahindra XUV300 1,2T W8 304 999 Suzuki Vitara 1,4T GLX 386 900 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 473 600 Mazda CX-5 2,2DE AWD Akera 605 400
1,4TSI Trendline
Cross-Overs
Honda BR-V 1,5 Elegance 307 600 Mahindra XUV500 2,2CRDe W8 387 999 Hyundai Tucson 1,6T Elite 607 900
Hyundai Venue 1,0T Fluid 309 900 Opel Mokka X 1,4 Turbo Enjoy auto 389 000 Citroën C5 Aircross 1,6T Feel 474 900

and SUVs
BMW X1 sDrive20i 608 669
Mahindra XUV500 2,2CRDe W4 309 999 Kia Sportage 2,0CRDi Ignite Plus 474 995
Hyundai Creta 1,6 Executive auto 389 900 Haval H9 2,0T 4WD Luxury 609 900
Ford EcoSport 1,0T Trend 310 700 Toyota C-HR 1,2T Luxury 476 600
Hyundai Kona 1,0T Executive 389 900 Hyundai Santa Fe 2,2D Premium 614 900
Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1,2 G80 K2+ 142 999
JMC Landwind 5 2,0T Flagship 313 880 Kia Sportage 2,0 EX 480 995 Hyundai Tucson 2,0D Elite 617 900
Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1,2 G80 155 999 Kia Seltos 1,6 EX+ 389 995
Mazda CX-3 2,0 Active 315 400 Nissan X-Trail 2,5 4x4 Acenta Plus 488 500 Isuzu mu-X 3,0 618 000
K2+ #DARE
Suzuki Vitara 1,6 GLX AllGrip 390 900
Peugeot 2008 1,2T Active 317 900 Opel Grandland X 1,6 Turbo Enjoy 489 000 Toyota RAV4 2,5 AWD VX 618 400
GWM M4 1,5 177 400
Nissan Qashqai 1,2T Acenta 396 900
Suzuki Jimny 1,5 GLX AllGrip 323 900 Peugeot 3008 1,6T Allure 489 900 BMW X2 sDrive18i 621 910
Suzuki Ignis 1,2 GL 182 900
Hyundai Creta 1,6 Executive 397 900
Toyota Rush 1,5 S 324 200 Jeep Renegade 2,4 4x4 Trailhawk 490 000 Toyota Fortuner 2,8GD-6 624 300
Haval H1 1,5 184 900 Limited Edition auto
Honda BR-V 1,5 Elegance auto 324 800 Subaru Forester 2,0i-L ES 490 000 Kia Sorento 2,2CRDi EX 629 995
Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1,2 G80 K6+ 184 999 Opel Crossland X 1,2 Turbo 399 000
Ford EcoSport 1,0T Trend auto 324 900 Cosmo auto Nissan X-Trail 2,5 4x4 Acenta Tech 491 160 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 635 300
Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1,2 G80 195 999
2,0TSI 4Motion Highline
K6+ #DARE Mahindra XUV300 1,5TD W8 324 999 Kia Sportage 1,6GDI Ignite 399 995 MINI Cooper Countryman 494 277
BMW X1 sDrive20d 636 139
Fiat Panda 0,9 TwinAir Easy 204 900 Renault Captur 66kW dCi 325 900 Mitsubishi ASX 2,0 auto 399 995 Hyundai Tucson 2,0 Executive 497 900
Dynamique Jeep Cherokee 2,4L Longitude 636 900
Suzuki Ignis 1,2 GLX 204 900 Jeep Renegade 1,4T Longitude 400 000 Mazda CX-5 2,2DE Active 498 500
Renault Captur 88kW turbo 325 900 Honda CR-V 1,5T Executive AWD 639 500
Renault Sandero 66kW turbo 208 900 Toyota C-HR 1,2T Plus 403 000 Audi Q2 35TFSI 499 000
Dynamique Kia Sorento 2,2CRDi AWD LX 639 995
Stepway Expression
Haval H6 C 2,0T Luxury auto 404 900 Renault Koleos 2,5 Dynamique 499 900
Haval H2 1,5T Luxury auto 329 900 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2,4 D4 4x4 639 995
Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1,2 G80 K8 209 999 4WD
Suzuki Vitara 1,4T GLX auto 405 900
Mahindra Scorpio 2,2CRDe S11 329 999 Mitsubishi Outlander 2,4 GLS 499 995 Lexus UX 200 EX 641 900
Volkswagen cross up! 1,0 212 900
Ford Kuga 1,5T Ambiente 409 800
Renault Duster 1,5dCi TechRoad 332 900 Volvo XC40 D4 AWD Momentum 642 522
Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1,2 D75 K6+ 214 999 Toyota Fortuner 2,7 505 600
auto Hyundai Kona 2,0 Executive 409 900
Mazda CX-5 2,0 Individual 509 900 Toyota Fortuner 2,8GD-6 auto 645 300
Toyota Etios Cross 1,5 Xs 217 200
Renault Duster 1,5dCi Dynamique 332 900 Nissan X-Trail 2,0 Visia 409 900
4WD Ford Everest 2,0Bi-Turbo XLT 652 600
Fiat Panda 0,9 TwinAir Lounge 219 900 Audi Q2 30TFSI sport Black Edition 511 268
Renault Koleos 2,5 Expression 409 900
Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Momentum 653 416
BAIC X25 1,5 Comfort 219 990 Suzuki Vitara 1,6 GL+ 332 900 Volkswagen Tiguan 1,4TSI 513 700
Kia Sportage 2,0 Ignite Plus 409 995 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2,4 D4 659 995
Mazda CX-3 2,0 Active auto 333 900 Comfortline
Suzuki Ignis 1,2 GLX auto 221 900 4x4 Shogun
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2,0 GLS 409 995
Haval H6 C 2,0T City 334 900 Citroën C5 Aircross 1,6T Shine 514 900
Renault Sandero 66kW turbo 228 900 Mazda CX-3 2,0 Individual auto 410 200 BMW X2 sDrive20i 661 277
Stepway Plus Fiat 500X 1,4T Pop Star 336 900 Nissan X-Trail 1,6dCi 4x4 Tekna 521 700
Mazda CX-5 2,0 Active 411 400 Hyundai Tucson 1,6T Elite Sport 664 900
BAIC X25 1,5 Fashion 229 990 Toyota Rush 1,5 S auto 338 800 Kia Sportage 2,0 EX Plus 521 995 BMW X1 xDrive20d 666 645
Subaru XV 2,0i 413 000
Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1,2 D75 K8 234 999 Hyundai Venue 1,0T Fluid auto 339 900 Ford Everest 2,2TDCi XLS 522 700 Kia Sorento 2,2CRDi AWD EX 669 995
Mahindra XUV500 2,2CRDe 414 999
Mahindra XUV300 1,5TD W4 234 999 Jeep Renegade 1,4T Sport 340 000 W8 auto Honda CR-V 2,0 Elegance 522 800 Ford Everest 3,2TDCi 4WD XLT 673 400

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Hyundai Tucson 2,0D Elite Sport 674 900 Mercedes-Benz GLC300d 4Matic 854 301 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5,7L 1 053 900 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 265 401 Land Rover Discovery HSE 1 534 990
Overland D240 SE Luxury Si6
Hyundai Santa Fe 2,2D Executive 674 900 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 Edition 1 855 554
Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 054 105 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 278 601 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 542 665
Lexus UX 250h EX 676 800 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 856 399 HSE P360
P250 D275 S
BMW X3 sDrive18d 677 404 P250 S BMW X5 M50d 1 543 982
Jaguar F-Pace 25t R-Sport 1 068 840 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupé 1 285 168
Toyota FJ Cruiser 678 100 Jeep Wrangler 3,6 Sahara 857 900 4Matic BMW X5 M50i 1 553 090
Audi SQ5 TFSI quattro 1 070 000
Isuzu mu-X 3,0 4WD 684 500 Land Rover Discovery Sport D180 859 348 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 286 491 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 1 571 728
R-Dynamic SE BMW X3 M40d 1 072 464 P340 S
Honda CR-V 1,5T Exclusive AWD 685 400 Mercedes-Benz GLE400d Coupé 1 593 867
Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD 861 616 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI Luxury 1 074 600 Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD 1 288 660 4Matic
BMW X2 sDrive20d 690 265 R-Dynamic HSE BMW X3 M40i 1 075 879 Inscription BMW X7 xDrive30d 1 603 349
BMW X3 sDrive20i 691 199 Mercedes-Benz GLB220d 4Matic 862 277
Toyota Land Cruiser 200 4,5D-4D 1 086 200 Land Rover Discovery SE Si6 1 290 290 BMW X4 M competition 1 605 686
Toyota Fortuner 2,8GD-6 4x4 692 400 Edition 1
V8 GX-R Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 293 806 Porsche Macan turbo 1 614 000
Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Momentum 699 454 Jaguar F-Pace 20d AWD Pure 865 904
Jaguar F-Pace 25d AWD R-Sport 1 089 775 S TDV6 Mercedes-Benz GLS400d 4Matic 1 619 247
Lexus NX 300 F-Sport 866 200
Ford Everest 2,0Bi-Turbo 4WD XLT 701 500 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3,6L Summit 1 091 900 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 294 283
Porsche Macan 869 000 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 4Matic+ 1 628 638
Jeep Cherokee 3,2L Limited 702 900 D180 HSE
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 872 275 Audi Q7 45TDI quattro 1 094 000 Maserati Levante 1 650 000
Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD 708 116 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 298 205
D180 SE Jaguar F-Pace 25t AWD R-Sport 1 099 225 P250 HSE Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4 1 675 000
Mitsubishi Pajero 3-door 3,2DI-D 709 995 BMW X4 xDrive20d 873 542
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3,0CRD 1 101 900 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 298 746 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 681 823
GLS
Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 873 670 Overland D300 S HSE SDV6
Toyota Fortuner 2,8GD-6 4x4 auto 713 600 R-Dynamic SE BMW X6 M50d 1 693 982
Lexus RX 350L EX 1 108 700 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 305 206
BMW X2 xDrive20d 720 392 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic 874 819 SE TDV6 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 699 500
BMW X4 xDrive20i 877 337 Porsche Macan S 1 110 000 HSE P400e
Audi Q5 40TDI quattro 723 000 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 316 091
Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD 880 531 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 4Matic 1 110 420 P380 S BMW X6 M50i 1 703 090
Volvo XC60 T5 AWD Momentum 726 666
Chequered Flag Jaguar I-Pace EV400 AWD S 1 717 300
Mercedes-Benz GLB250 730 554 Land Rover Discovery S Td6 1 111 206 Land Rover Discovery Landmark 1 317 506
Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD 885 831 Td6 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S 4Matic+ 1 717 620
Lexus NX 300 EX 737 100 R-Dynamic SE Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 111 537
P300 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 318 165 Porsche Cayenne e-hybrid 1 725 000
Mercedes-Benz GLB220d 4Matic 737 277 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 3,6 889 900 SE P360
Sahara Jaguar F-Pace 30t AWD R-Sport 1 115 131 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 1 745 100
MINI John Cooper Works ALL4 738 072 Porsche Cayenne Coupé 1 320 000 Dynamic P400e
Countryman Jeep Grand Cherokee 3,6L Limited 891 900 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 119 901
D240 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 332 201 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 749 059
Lexus UX 250h SE 741 400 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 892 500
D275 SE Autobiography Dynamic P400
3,0DT TX Jaguar F-Pace 25d AWD 1 122 075
Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD 744 831 Land Rover Discovery HSE Sd4 1 333 872 Maserati Levante Diesel 1 750 000
Jeep Wrangler 3,6 Rubicon 897 900 Chequered Flag
BMW X3 xDrive20i 751 705 Land Rover Discovery Sport D180 901 848 Land Rover Discovery HSE Si4 1 334 224
Jaguar F-Pace 25t AWD Chequered 1 131 525 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 AWD SE 1 776 900
Toyota Fortuner 4,0 V6 4x4 752 300 R-Dynamic HSE Flag Porsche Cayenne S 1 335 000 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 4Matic 1 781 030
Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD S 752 716 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 3,6 914 900 Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Inscription 1 133 279 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 340 091
Rubicon Lexus LX 450d 1 787 900
Land Rover Discovery Sport D180 753 548 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Inscription 1 136 629 P340 SE
Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 916 070 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 789 675
Audi Q5 40TDI quattro Off-road 758 401 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 142 183 Lexus RX 450h SE 1 342 100
R-Dynamic HSE SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition
Edition D180 S BMW X5 xDrive45e 1 345 000
Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD 916 631 Porsche Cayenne e-hybrid Coupé 1 807 000
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 760 075 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 146 105 BMW X6 xDrive40i 1 345 879
R-Dynamic HSE
D180 P250 S Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4 1 825 000
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 917 399 Jaguar F-Pace 35t AWD S 1 348 059 Race Edition
Jeep Cherokee 3,2L 4x4 Limited 763 900 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport 1 154 800
P250 SE Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 1 348 900 Lexus LX 570 1 853 100
Hyundai Santa Fe 2,2D 4WD Elite 764 900 Land Rover Discovery S Si6 1 160 090
Jaguar F-Pace 25t Pure 935 240 Porsche Macan GTS 1 349 000 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 1 853 835
Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 767 870 BMW X4 M40d 1 167 464
Mercedes-Benz GLC220d Coupé 946 151 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 352 346 Dynamic Supercharged
Lexus UX 200 F-Sport 770 000 4Matic Jaguar F-Pace 30t AWD 300 Sport 1 168 231 D300 SE Jaguar I-Pace EV400 AWD HSE 1 854 200
Audi Q5 45TFSI quattro 770 500 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 950 575 BMW X4 M40i 1 170 879 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 355 537
D180 R-Dynamic HSE P300 HSE Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 1 866 989
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Momentum 770 936 Jaguar F-Pace 30d AWD R-Sport 1 172 834
Dynamic SDV8
Lexus NX 300h SE 952 200 Porsche Cayenne 1 174 000 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 363 901
Ford Everest 2,0Bi-Turbo 4WD 776 500 D240 HSE Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 880 800
Limited BMW X3 xDrive30d 955 313 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 176 412 Autobiography Dynamic P400e
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3,6L 955 900 S Si4 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 369 691
BMW X3 xDrive20d 778 289 P380 SE
Overland Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 186 801 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S Coupé 1 896 240
Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD 789 016 D275 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4Matic 1 377 855 4Matic+
Jaguar F-Pace 25d AWD Pure 956 275
R-Dynamic S
Land Rover Discovery SE Sd4 1 193 872 Audi Q8 55TFSI quattro 1 397 500 BMW X7 M50d 1 904 108
Jaguar F-Pace 25t AWD Pure 965 725
Jeep Cherokee 3,2L 4x4 Trailhawk 798 900 Mercedes-Benz GLE400d 4Matic 1 400 729
Land Rover Discovery SE Si4 1 194 124 BMW X7 M50i 1 913 343
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 976 975
Land Rover Discovery Sport D180 S 799 548 D180 R-Dynamic SE First Edition Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 194 591 Land Rover Discovery HSE Td6 1 406 806 Maserati Levante S 2 050 000
Mitsubishi Pajero 5-door 3,2DI-D 799 995 P340
Jaguar F-Pace 30t AWD Pure 981 531 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 421 723 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2 067 789
GLS Exceed Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 195 683 SE SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic SDV8
Mercedes-Benz GLC300d Coupé 983 048
D180 SE
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 805 099 4Matic Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 430 801 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 2 089 406
P250 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 199 605 D275 HSE TDV6
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 995 799 P250 SE
Audi Q5 45TFSI quattro Off-road 805 901 P250 R-Dynamic HSE Land Rover Discovery HSE 1 432 972 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2 120 835
Edition Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 203 437 Luxury Sd4 Autobiography Dynamic
Jaguar F-Pace 20d AWD R-Sport 1 000 604 P300 S
Land Rover Discovery HSE Si6 1 432 990 Supercharged
Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD S 807 731 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupé 1 005 187 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 206 846 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 2 199 900
4Matic Land Rover Discovery HSE 1 433 224
Toyota Land Cruiser 76 4,5D-4D LX 810 100 D300
Luxury Si4 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 2 207 689
V8 Station Wagon Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 4,0 VX 1 010 000 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 211 901 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 438 591 SDV8
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 811 275 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1 011 900 D240 S P340 HSE Porsche Cayenne turbo 2 210 000
D180 S 3,0DT VX Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 224 091 Audi Q8 45TDI quattro 1 449 000 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 2 292 500
Mercedes-Benz GLC220d 4Matic 812 530 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 1 021 999 P380
Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 450 946 P400e
P250 R-Dynamic SE First Edition
Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S 813 770 Jaguar F-Pace 30d AWD 300 Sport 1 225 934 D300 HSE Porsche Cayenne turbo Coupé 2 300 000
Lexus RX 350 EX 1 032 200
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI 1 229 700 Porsche Cayenne S Coupé 1 451 000 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 2 428 935
Land Rover Discovery Sport D180 823 148
Jaguar F-Pace 20d AWD 1 032 904 Executive R-Line
R-Dynamic S Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 451 306 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 2 491 000
Chequered Flag
BMW X5 xDrive30d 1 233 096 HSE TDV6 SE P400e
BMW X2 M35i 825 072 Land Rover Discovery S Sd4 1 033 572
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 234 112 Mercedes-Benz G400d Stronger 2 497 825
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 452 012
Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD 825 316 Jaguar F-Pace 30d AWD Pure 1 039 334 SE Si4 Than Time
HSE Si4
Chequered Flag
Land Rover Discovery S Si4 1 040 024 Jaguar F-Pace 30d AWD S 1 240 934 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 2 563 689
Nissan Patrol 5,6 V8 LE Premium 1 464 100
Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription 827 804 SE SDV8
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Momentum 1 040 944 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d 4Matic 1 252 187 4WD
Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD 830 716 Land Rover Range Rover L Vogue 2 595 300
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3,0CRD 1 047 900 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3,0CRD 1 256 900 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 468 191 SE P400e
R-Dynamic SE Summit P380 HSE
Limited
Land Rover Range Rover Vogue SE 2 633 511
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2,0T Super Q4 834 900 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 050 183 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1 257 037 Land Rover Discovery HSE 1 508 806 Supercharged
Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 837 470 D180 P300 SE Luxury Td6
Land Rover Range Rover L Vogue 2 671 289
R-Dynamic S Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 4,0 VX-L 1 050 300 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 258 765 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 4,5D-4D 1 510 100 SE SDV8
S P360 V8 VX-R
Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD 844 231 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1 052 100 Land Rover Range Rover L Vogue 2 728 611
R-Dynamic S 3,0DT VX-L Land Rover Discovery SE Td6 1 264 206 BMW X3 M competition 1 510 686 SE Supercharged

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Porsche Cayenne turbo S e-hybrid 2 775 000 GWM Steed 5 2,0VGT Double 274 900 Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 399 999 Ford Ranger 3,2TDCi SuperCab 508 100 Mercedes-Benz X220d Double Cab 642 103
Cab 4x4 SX Cab S11 Karoo 4x4 XLS Progressive
Land Rover Range Rover 2 836 600
Autobiography P400e Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi 275 900 Isuzu D-Max 250 Extended Cab 403 200 Isuzu D-Max 250 Double Cab 4x4 509 000 Ford Ranger 3,2TDCi Double Cab 645 200
Hi-Ride auto X-Rider Hi-Rider Wildtrak
Porsche Cayenne turbo S e-hybrid 2 844 000 Isuzu D-Max 250C 276 100
Coupé Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 SRX 408 000 Volkswagen Transporter 2,0BiTDI 509 800 Ford Ranger 3,2TDCi Double Cab 653 200
JAC T6 1,9T Double Cab Comfort 279 900 Double Cab auto 4x4 XLT auto
Mercedes-AMG G63 2 907 644 Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab 411 800
JMC Vigus 2,4 Double Cab SLX 282 880 Hi-Rider XL auto Mazda BT-50 2,2 Double Cab SLE 515 900 Volkswagen Amarok 2,0BiTDI 653 200
Land Rover Range Rover 2 919 789 Double Cab Highline 4Motion
Autobiography SDV8 JMC Vigus 2,4TDCi Double Cab LX 282 880 Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi Hi-Rider XLS 413 000 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double 518 600
Cab 4x4 SR Isuzu D-Max 300 3,0TD Double Cab 653 400
Land Rover Range Rover L 2 948 800 GWM Steed 5E 2,0VGT Double 284 900 Toyota Hilux 2,7 Double Cab S 413 500 4x4 LX auto
Autobiography P400e Cab Xscape Mitsubishi Triton 2,4DI-D Double 519 995
Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 414 999 Cab Nissan Navara 2,3D Double Cab 655 100
Land Rover Range Rover 2 989 511 Fiat Fullback 2,4 286 900 Cab 4x4 S11 4x4 LE
Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Xtra Cab 526 500
Autobiography Supercharged Volkswagen Transporter 2,0TDI 416 300
GWM Steed 6 2,0VGT Double 289 900 Legend 50 Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Double Cab 667 200
Land Rover Range Rover L 3 035 289 Cab SX Double Cab 4x4 Legend 50
Fiat Fullback 2,5Di-D Double 528 900
Autobiography SDV8 Isuzu D-Max 250 Double Cab 417 900
JMC Vigus 2,4 4x4 Lux 292 880 Cab 4x4 LX Ford Ranger 2,0Bi-Turbo Double 668 800
Land Rover Range Rover L Hi-Ride Cab Hi-Rider Wildtrak
3 105 011 Nissan Navara 2,3D Double Cab 531 600
Autobiography Supercharged JMC Vigus 2,4TDCi 4x4 Lux 299 990
Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi 419 200 SE auto Nissan Navara 2,3D Double Cab 670 300
Mercedes-AMG G63 Stronger Isuzu D-Max 250C Fleetside 301 700 Double Cab Hi-rider 4x4 LE auto
3 387 944 Mazda BT-50 2,2 Double Cab 537 500
Than Time Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe 4x4 S6 302 499 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 Xtra Cab SRX 419 800 SLE auto Volkswagen Amarok 2,0BiTDI 673 000
Bentley Bentayga V8 3 395 000 JAC T6 1,9T Double Cab Lux 304 900 Ford Ranger 3,2TDCi Hi-Rider XLS 424 400 Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab 538 100 Double Cab Highline 4Motion auto
Bentley Bentayga Diesel 3 395 000 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 SRX auto 425 600 4x4 XLS auto Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4,0 V6 673 700
Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi 307 700
Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab 428 200 Mitsubishi Triton 2,4DI-D Double 539 995 Double Cab
Lamborghini Urus 3 495 000 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD S 309 300 Hi-Rider XL Cab auto Volkswagen Amarok 2,0BiTDI 674 400
Aston Martin DBX 3 600 000 JAC T6 2,8T Double Cab Lux 309 900 Double Cab Highline Plus auto
Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 429 999 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab 540 000
Land Rover Range Rover 3 720 411 Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 312 499 Cab 4x4 S11 Karoo 4x4 SRX Nissan Navara 2,3D Double Cab 683 200
SVAutobiography Dynamic Cab S6 4x4 Stealth auto
Isuzu D-Max 250 4x4 Hi-Ride 430 600 Ford Ranger 2,0Turbo Double Cab 544 300
Supercharged
JMC Vigus 2,4TDCi Double Cab SLX 312 880 Hi-Rider XLT Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Double Cab 689 000
Isuzu D-Max 250 Double Cab 435 300
Bentley Bentayga W12 3 995 000 Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Xtra Cab 546 200 4x4 Legend 50 auto
Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi 314 100 Hi-Ride auto
Land Rover Range Rover L 4 128 100 Legend 50 auto Mercedes-Benz X250d Double Cab 694 025
mid Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi 4x4 XL 436 500
SVAutobiography P400e Isuzu D-Max 300 3,0TD Extended 553 600 Progressive
JMC Vigus 5 2,4TDCi Double 317 990 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 Xtra Cab 437 400
Land Rover Range Rover L 4 249 489 Cab 4x4 LX Mercedes-Benz X250d Double Cab 695 751
Cab LX SRX auto
SVAutobiography SDV8 Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 4x4 554 000 4Matic Progressive
GWM Steed 6 2,0VGT Double Cab 319 900 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab S 437 700
Legend 50 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4,2D 705 900
Land Rover Range Rover L 4 448 311 Xscape Isuzu D-Max 300 3,0TD LX 446 000
Volkswagen Amarok 2,0TDI 556 600 Double Cab
SVAutobiography Supercharged Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 322 499 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double 448 400 Double Cab Comfortline Volkswagen Amarok 2,0BiTDI 709 700
Bentley Bentayga Speed 4 595 000 Cab S6 Karoo Cab SR Double Cab Dark Label 4Motion
Isuzu D-Max 300 3,0TD Double 564 900
Bentley Bentayga W12 Mulliner 5 195 000 Isuzu D-Max 250 Fleetside 323 200 Ford Ranger 3,2TDCi SuperCab 448 800 Cab LX Ford Ranger 2,0Bi-Turbo Double 717 500
Fiat Fullback 2,5Di-D 323 900 Hi-Rider XLS Cab 4x4 Wildtrak
Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab 565 000
Isuzu D-Max 250 Fleetside safety 334 700 Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab 449 000 4x4 SRX auto Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4,5D-4D 722 200
Pick-Ups Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double
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Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab 449 500
Ford Ranger 3,2TDCi Double Cab 573 100 LX V8
Hi-Rider XLT Mercedes-Benz X250d Double Cab 723 811
Hi-Rider XL auto 4Matic Progressive auto
Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 347 499 Fiat Fullback 2,4Di-D Double Cab 573 900
Mahindra Bolero 2,5Di Maxitruck 156 999 Cab S10 Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab Hi- 450 300 4x4 LX auto Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Double Cab 728 800
Plus Rider XLS auto 4x4 GR Sport
JMC Vigus 2,4TDCi Double Cab 348 990 Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 4x4 Legend 574 000
GWM Steed 5 2,2MPi Workhorse 164 900 4WD LX Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 4x4 SR 453 400 50 auto Volkswagen Amarok 2,0BiTDI 732 600
JAC T8 1,9T Double Cab Lux 349 900 Isuzu D-Max 250 Double Cab 457 300 Mitsubishi Triton 2,4DI-D Double 579 995 Double Cab Highline Plus 4Motion
Mahindra Bolero 2,5TD Loader 176 999
Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 352 499 X-Rider Cab 4x4 auto
Nissan NP200 1,6i safety pack 183 500 Cab 4x4 S6 Karoo Isuzu D-Max 250 Double Cab 459 000 Isuzu D-Max 300 3,0TD Double 581 100 Toyota Hilux 4,0 V6 Double Cab 733 600
GWM Steed 5 2,2MPi Double Cab 184 900 Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 352 499 LE auto Cab LX auto 4x4 Legend 50
Mahindra Bolero 2,5TD 187 999 Cab S10 Karoo Fiat Fullback 2,5Di-D Double 461 900 Mazda BT-50 3,2 Double Cab 585 100 Volkswagen Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI 760 000
JAC T6 1,9T Double Cab 4x4 Lux 354 900 Cab SX 4x4 SLE Double Cab Highline 4Motion
GWM Steed 5 2,0WGT Workhorse 194 900
Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab 360 600 Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi 463 600 Nissan Navara 2,3D Double Cab 590 900 Mercedes-Benz X250d Double Cab 790 281
JMC Vigus 2,4 201 880 Double Cab 4x4 4x4 SE 4Matic Power
Hi-Rider
Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe S4 207 499 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double 463 800 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4,0 V6 593 900 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4,5D-4D LX 791 500
Isuzu D-Max 250 Double Cab 362 100
GWM Steed 5 2,2MPi Double 209 900 Cab SRX Nissan Navara 2,3D Double Cab LE 595 500 V8 Double Cab
Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab 362 400
Cab SX Hi-Rider Isuzu D-Max 300 3,0TD Double Cab 464 100 Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Xtra Cab 4x4 596 300 Isuzu D-Max 300 3,0TD Double Cab 805 800
JMC Vigus 2,4TDCi 211 880 Hi-Ride auto Legend 50 4x4 LX Arctic Trucks AT 35
Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2,4 363 800
4x4 mid Isuzu D-Max 250 Double Cab 469 400 Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Double Cab 596 600 Volkswagen Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI 815 000
GWM Steed 5 2,0WGT Workhorse 214 900
4x4 Hi-Ride Legend 50 Double Cab Canyon 4Motion
safety Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi 372 000
Hi-rider Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi 4x4 XLS auto 474 600 Mitsubishi Triton 2,4DI-D Double 599 995 Volkswagen Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI 817 700
Mahindra Bolero 2,5TD 4x4 218 999
Cab 4x4 auto Double Cab Highline Plus 4Motion
JMC Vigus 5 2,4TDCi Double Cab 374 990 Isuzu D-Max 250 Double Cab 474 700
Mahindra Bolero 2,5TD Double Cab 221 999 X-Rider auto Mazda BT-50 3,2 Double Cab 4x4 600 200 Mercedes-Benz X250d Double Cab 818 341
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GWM Steed 5 2,0WGT 4x4 224 900 SLE auto 4Matic Power auto
Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 377 499 Mazda BT-50 2,2 Double Cab SLX 477 000
Workhorse Cab 4x4 S10 Ford Ranger 3,2TDCi SuperCab 600 400 Ford Ranger 2,0Bi-Turbo Double 836 700
Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab 477 300 4x4 XLT auto
GWM Steed 5E 2,4 Double Cab SX 224 900 Cab 4x4 Raptor
JMC Vigus 2,4TDCi Double Cab 379 880 4x4 XL
4WD SLX Nissan Navara 2,3D Double Cab 602 800 Volkswagen Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI 854 300
Fiat Fullback 2,4 de-spec 227 900 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 4x4 SRX 478 700 Stealth Double Cab Extreme 4Motion
JMC Vigus 2,4 Lux 231 880 Isuzu D-Max 250 LE 381 000
Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab 479 200 Ford Ranger 2,0Turbo Double 603 400
Toyota Hilux 2,7 S 381 200 Mercedes-Benz X350d Double Cab 904 188
Nissan NP200 1,6 16v high 241 100 SRX auto Cab 4x4 XLT 4Matic Progressive
Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi Hi-Rider XL 381 700 Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab 480 800 Ford Ranger 3,2TDCi Double Cab 604 600
JMC Vigus 2,4TDCi Lux 241 880 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4,5D-4D LX 911 500
Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 382 499 Hi-Rider XLS Hi-Rider XLT auto
V8 Double Cab Namib
GWM Steed 5 2,0VGT Double 244 900 Cab 4x4 S10 Karoo Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2,4 483 600 Nissan Navara 2,3D Double Cab 608 600
Cab SX Mercedes-Benz X350d Double Cab 973 188
Volkswagen Transporter 2,0TDI 383 400 Double Cab 4x4 LE auto
4Matic Power
GWM Steed 5E 2,4 Double Cab 244 900 Isuzu D-Max 300 3,0TD Extended 485 700 Volkswagen Amarok 2,0BiTDI 615 100
Xscape Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double 384 999
Cab S11 Cab LX Double Cab Highline auto
Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe S4 4x4 247 499 Ford Ranger 3,2TDCi 4x4 XLS auto 486 000 Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Xtra Cab 4x4 616 300
Isuzu D-Max 250 Extended Cab 385 800
Legend 50 auto
Nissan NP200 1,5dCi safety pack 249 200 Hi-Ride Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Legend 50 486 200 Vehicles listed as
Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Double Cab 616 600
Mahindra Bolero 2,5TD Double 250 999 Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 SR 387 900 Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab 497 500 Legend 50 auto price POA or TBA
Cab 4x4 Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2,4 394 800 4x4 XL auto
JMC Vigus 2,4 Double Cab LX 251 990 Double Cab Hi-rider
Nissan Navara 2,3D Double Cab 621 100 have not been
Toyota Hilux 2,4GD-6 4x4 SRX auto 498 300 Stealth auto
Mahindra Pik Up 2,2CRDe S6 257 499 Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi Hi-Rider 395 000 Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab 499 000 Volkswagen Amarok 2,0TDI 621 300
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Nissan NP200 1,5dCi high 263 400
4x4 XLS auto Double Cab Comfortline 4Motion listing. Please refer
Ford Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab 398 900 Isuzu D-Max 300 3,0TD Extended 501 300
GWM Steed 5E 2,0VGT Double 264 900 Hi-Rider XL Cab LX auto
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4,2D 631 600
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Cab SX Isuzu D-Max 300 3,0TD Double 637 700
JAC T8 1,9T Double Cab 4WD Lux 399 000 Nissan Navara 2,3D Double Cab SE 504 500 Cab 4x4 LX CAR Guide.
Fiat Fullback 2,5Di-D de-spec 265 900
Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi 399 400 Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6 Legend 505 900 Ford Ranger 3,2TDCi Double Cab 638 800
Toyota Hilux 2,0 S 273 100 4x4 mid 50 auto 4x4 XLT

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Abarth www.fiat.co.za Telephone: 010 252 5000 Dealers: 19
500 3-door Hatch • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 160/688 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km
Good: Proper pocket rockets. Bad: Slow automated transmission and bumpy ride. Our choice: 595 turismo manual. Replacement due: Facelifted. 595 competizione added. Also look at: Opel Corsa GSi, MINI Hatch 3-door / John Cooper Works Hatch 3-door
500 595 1,4T 327 900 6 340 4/1368 P-T 107/5500 - 180/2500 5/F M 7,8 210 7,2 7 S - - S S S 139 -
500 595 1,4T auto 353 200 6 820 4/1368 P-T 107/5500 - 180/2500 5/F A 8,0 210 7,0 7 S - - S S S 134 -
500C 595 1,4T 368 900 7 120 4/1368 P-T 107/5500 - 180/2500 5/F M 7,8 210 7,2 7 S - - S S S 139 -
500C 595 1,4T auto 394 200 7 600 4/1368 P-T 107/5500 - 180/2500 5/F A 8,0 210 7,0 7 S - - S S S 134 -
500 595 turismo 1,4T 394 200 7 690 4/1368 P-T 121/5500 - 206/3000 5/F M 7,3 218 7,2 7 S - - S S S 139 -
500 595 turismo 1,4T auto 424 200 8 170 4/1368 P-T 121/5500 - 206/3000 5/F A 7,4 218 7,0 7 S - - S S S 134 -
500C 595 turismo 1,4T 438 900 8 450 4/1368 P-T 121/5500 - 206/3000 5/F M 7,3 218 7,2 7 S - - S S S 139 -
500C 595 turismo 1,4T auto 464 200 8 930 4/1368 P-T 121/5500 - 206/3000 5/F A 7,4 218 7,0 7 S - - S S S 134 -
500 595 competizione 1,4T 472 900 9 100 4/1368 P-T 132/5500 - 230/2000 5/F M 6,7 225 7,2 7 S - - S S S 139 -
500 595 competizione 1,4T auto 498 200 9 580 4/1368 P-T 132/5500 - 230/2000 5/F A 6,9 225 7,0 7 S - - S S S 134 -
500C 595 competizione 1,4T 512 900 9 860 4/1368 P-T 132/5500 - 230/2000 5/F M 6,7 225 7,2 7 S - - S S S 139 -
500C 595 competizione 1,4T auto 538 200 10 340 4/1368 P-T 132/5500 - 230/2000 5/F A 6,9 225 7,0 7 S - - S S S 134 -

Alfa Romeo www.alfaromeo.co.za Telephone: 010 252 5000 Dealers: 20

Giulia 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 58 litres • Boot: 256 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km
Good: The Quadrifoglio features an engine based on a Ferrari’s V8 Bad: Interior trim and quality a slight letdown. Our choice: Quadrifoglio. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 / S4, Lexus IS, Subaru WRX
20 000 km test: Aug 2018 (Giulia 2,0T Super)
Giulia 2,0T 616 900 11 830 4/1995 P-T 147/5000 98 330/1750 8/R A 6,88 235 7,1 6 S S S S S S 138 May 17
Giulia 2,0T Super 686 900 13 130 4/1995 P-T 147/5000 - 330/1750 8/R A 6,6 235 7,1 6 S S S S S S 138 -
Giulia Quadrifoglio 1 426 000 27 220 V6/2891 P-T 375/6500 219 600/2500 8/R A 4,15 307 9,8 6 S S S S S S 199 Apr 17

Giulietta 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 272/1 000 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km
Good: Elegant. Broader appeal than Alfa 147. Bad: Driving position. Small trim issues. Our choice: Any of the 1,4 Turbo models will do. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Mercedes A-Class, Opel Astra, VW Golf
20 000 km test: June 2012 (1750TBi)
Giulietta 1,4TB 363 900 7 020 4/1368 P-T 88/5000 - 215/2500 6/F M 9,4 195 7,4 6 S O O S S S 144 -
Giulietta 1,4TB Super 406 900 7 840 4/1368 P-T 88/5000 - 215/2500 6/F M 9,4 195 7,3 6 S S S S S S 144 -
Giulietta 1,4TB Super auto 456 900 8 790 4/1368 P-T 125/5500 - 250/2500 6/F A 7,7 218 5,9 6 S S S S S S 114 -
Giulietta 1750TBi Veloce 521 900 10 030 4/1742 P-T 170/5750 - 340/2000 6/F A 6,0 244 8,2 6 S O S S S S 157 -
Stelvio 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 64 litres • Boot: 328/904 litres • Maintenance Plan: 6 year / 100 000 km
Good: Styling. Bad: Elements of the interior. Our choice: 2,0T Super Q4. Replacement due: Quadrifoglio added. Facelift due. Also look at: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Jaguar F-Pace, Mercedes GLC, Porsche Macan
Stelvio 2,0T Super Q4 834 900 15 980 4/1995 P-T 206/5250 116 400/2250 8/4 A 6,91 230 8,4 6 S S S S S S 161 Feb 18
Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4 1 675 000 31 950 V6/2891 P-T 375/6500 - 600/2500 8/4 A 3,8 283 11,8 6 S S S S S S 227 -
Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4 Race Edition 1 825 000 34 800 V6/2891 P-T 375/6500 - 600/2500 8/4 A 3,8 283 11,8 6 S S S S S S 227 -

Aston Martin sandton.astonmartindealers.com capetown.astonmartindealers.com Telephone: 011 301 7100 021 425 2007 Dealers: 2
DB11 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 78 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Introduces much-needed new model and engines. Bad: At times, the V12 engine has turbo lag at low revs. Our choice: Probably the V8. Replacement due: AMR added. Also look at: Bentley Continental GT, McLaren GT, Mercedes-AMG S-Class Coupé/Cabriolet,
Ferrari Roma / Portofino / GTC4Lusso, Rolls-Royce Wraith / Dawn
DB11 V8 Coupé 3 499 000 66 630 V8/3982 P-T 375/6000 - 675/2000 8/R A 4,0 300 11,9 8 S S S S S S 230 -
DB11 V8 Volante 3 799 000 72 330 V8/3982 P-T 375/6000 - 675/2000 8/R A 4,0 300 11,9 8 S S S S S S 230 -
DB11 V12 AMR Coupé 4 199 000 79 940 V12/5204 P-T 470/6500 - 700/1500 8/R A 3,7 334 13,7 8 S S S S S S 265 -

DBS Superleggera 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Fuel tank: 78 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: More powerful and focused GT. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Bentley Continental GT, Ferrari 812, Lamborghini Aventador
DBS Superleggera Coupé 5 649 000 107 500 V12/5204 P-T 534/6500 - 900/1800 8/R A 3,4 340 16,6 8 S S S S S S 324 -
DBS Superleggera Volante 5 949 000 113 210 V12/5204 P-T 534/6500 - 900/1800 8/R A 3,6 340 16,8 8 S S S S S S 329 -

DBX 5-door SUV • Fuel tank: 85 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Exterior design. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography, Porsche Cayenne turbo, Mercedes-AMG G-Class, Rolls-Royce Cullinan
DBX 3 600 000 68 550 V8/3982 P-T 405/6500 - 700/2200 9/4 A 4,5 291 17,2 6 S S S S S S 269 -

Rapide 5-door Fastback • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 91 litres • Boot: 128/648 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Stylish exterior, sumptuous interior. Bad: Cramped rear. Price. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Bentley Flying Spur, BMW M8 Gran Coupé, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, Mercedes-Maybach S650, Porsche Panamera
Rapide S 3 499 000 66 630 V12/5935 P 410/6750 - 620/5500 6/R A 4,9 306 17,2 6 S S S S S S 332 Jan 14

Vantage 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 73 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Much-needed new model with exciting styling and AMG-sourced engine. Bad: Untested at this stage. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Ferrari F8 / Roma, Lamborghini Huracán, BMW M8, Mercedes-AMG GT, Porsche 911, Audi R8, McLaren GT
Vantage V8 Coupé 2 799 000 53 320 V8/3982 P-T 375/6000 - 685/2000 8/R A 3,6 314 12,6 6 S S S S S S 245 -

Audi www.audi.co.za Telephone: 0860 434 838 Dealers:44

A1 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 184/720 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: More modern and funkier than ever. Bad: Expensive for its size. Our choice: 30TFSI should do. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Mazda Mazda3 Hatch, MINI Hatch 5-door
A1 Sportback 30TFSI 378 500 7 300 3/999 P-T 85/5000 - 200/2000 7/F A 9,4 203 5,8 6 S S O S S S 119 -
A1 Sportback 35TFSI 448 500 8 630 4/1498 P-T 110/5000 88 250/1500 7/F A 9,21 222 6,1 6 S S O S S S 127 Dec 19
A1 Sportback 40TFSI S line 488 000 9 380 4/1984 P-T 147/4400 112 320/1500 6/F A 6,87 235 7,2 6 S S S S S S 145 Jan 20

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A3 / S3 5-door Hatch / 4-door Sedan / 2-door Convertible • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres (A3) 55 litres (S3) • Boot: 280/928 (Sportback) 248/752 (Sedan) litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Another MQB platform, another great handling car. Bad: Rear headspace in Sedan. Our choice: Any 40TFSI. Replacement due: RS3 models added. Also look at: For Sportback: BMW 1 Series, Mercedes A-Class Hatch, Opel Astra, VW Golf.
For Sedan: Mercedes A-Class Sedan / CLA, Subaru WRX. For Cabriolet: BMW 2 Series Convertible, MINI Convertible
A3 Sportback 30TFSI 454 410 8 740 3/999 P-T 85/5000 - 200/2000 7/F A 9,9 206 5,5 7 S S S S S S 107 -
A3 Sportback 35TFSI 492 410 9 470 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 - 250/1500 7/F A 8,2 220 5,9 7 S S S S S S 114 -
A3 Sportback 35TFSI Black Edition 538 132 10 340 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 - 250/1500 7/F A 8,2 220 5,9 7 S S S S S S 114 -
A3 Sportback 40TFSI 513 910 9 880 4/1984 P-T 140/4200 - 320/1500 7/F A 6,8 244 6,8 7 S S S S S S 126 -
A3 Sportback 40TFSI Black Edition 559 632 10 740 4/1984 P-T 140/4200 - 320/1500 7/F A 6,8 244 6,8 7 S S S S S S 126 -
A3 Sedan 30TFSI 464 410 8 930 3/999 P-T 85/5000 - 200/2000 7/F A 9,9 211 5,4 7 S S S S S S 106 -
A3 Sedan 35TFSI 502 410 9 660 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 - 250/1500 7/F A 8,2 224 5,8 7 S S S S S S 111 -
A3 Sedan 35TFSI Black Edition 548 132 10 530 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 - 250/1500 7/F A 8,2 224 5,8 7 S S S S S S 111 -
A3 Sedan 40TFSI 523 910 10 070 4/1984 P-T 140/4200 - 320/1500 7/F A 6,8 250 6,7 7 S S S S S S 127 -
A3 Sedan 40TFSI Black Edition 569 632 10 930 4/1984 P-T 140/4200 - 320/1500 7/F A 6,8 250 6,7 7 S S S S S S 127 -
A3 Cabriolet 40TFSI 632 410 12 130 4/1984 P-T 140/4200 - 320/1500 7/F A 7,2 250 7,1 5 S S S S S S 134 -
S3 Sportback quattro 696 189 13 340 4/1984 P-T 228/5500 - 400/2000 7/4 A 4,6 250 7,8 7 S S S S S S 149 -
S3 Sedan quattro 706 189 13 530 4/1984 P-T 228/5500 148 400/2000 7/4 A 4,90 250 7,7 7 S S S S S S 148 Apr 17
S3 Cabriolet quattro 815 189 15 600 4/1984 P-T 228/5500 - 400/2000 7/4 A 5,1 250 8,0 5 S S S S S S 153 -
A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door Sedan / 5-door Estate (RS4) • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 54 litres (Sedan) 58 litres (RS4 Avant) • Boot: 328/832 litres (Sedan) 280/1 114 litres (Avant) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Overall refinement and technological-advanced interior. Bad: Conservative exterior design. Our choice: 35 TFSI will do. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE, Lexus IS, Mercedes C-Class. For RS4 Avant: No direct rival, but also
see Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. 20 000 km test: June 2017 (1,4T FSI Sport)
A4 35TFSI 541 500 10 400 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 - 250/1500 7/F A 8,5 210 5,9 6 S S S S S S 114 -
A4 40TFSI sport 582 000 11 170 4/1984 P-T 140/4200 92 320/1450 7/F A 7,32 210 5,9 6 S S S S S S 112 May 17
A4 40TDI 586 000 11 250 4/1968 D-T 140/3800 - 400/1750 7/F A 7,7 237 4,9 6 S S S S S S 107 -
S4 quattro 840 500 16 080 V6/2995 P-T 260/5400 151 500/1370 8/4 A 4,98 250 9,0 6 S S S S S S 170 Mar 18
RS4 Avant quattro 1 211 500 23 140 V6/2894 P-T 331/5700 179 600/1900 8/4 A 3,98 250 11,0 6 S S S S S S 208 Jun 19
A5 / S5 / RS5 2-door Coupé/Convertible / 5-door Fastback • Seats: Seats: 4 (Sportback) 2+2 (Coupé/Convertible) • Fuel tank: 40 to 58 litres (model dependent) • Boot: 376/1 000 litres (Sportback) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Overall improvement on previous model. Bad: Too much of a Q-car for some? Our choice: 40TFSI will do. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: For Sportback: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, Mercedes CLA, Volkswagen Arteon. For Coupé/Cabriolet: BMW 4
Series Coupé/Convertible, Mercedes C-/E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet, Lexus RC, Ford Mustang
A5 Coupé 40TFSI 632 000 12 120 4/1984 P-T 140/4200 - 320/1450 7/F A 7,3 240 6,1 6 S S S S S S 117 -
A5 Coupé 40TDI 653 500 12 530 4/1968 D-T 140/3800 - 400/1750 7/F A 7,7 238 4,9 6 S S S S S S 107 -
A5 Coupé 40TDI quattro sport 722 000 13 830 4/1968 D-T 140/3800 - 400/1750 7/4 A 7,2 235 5,3 6 S S S S S S 114 -
A5 Coupé 45TFSI quattro sport 771 500 14 770 4/1984 P-T 185/5000 113 370/1600 7/4 A 6,05 250 6,2 6 S S S S S S 141 Oct 17
A5 Sportback 40TFSI 647 000 12 410 4/1984 P-T 140/4200 - 320/1450 7/F A 7,5 239 6,6 6 S S S S S S 126 -
A5 Sportback 40TDI 668 500 12 810 4/1968 D-T 140/3800 - 400/1750 7/F A 7,9 235 5,0 6 S S S S S S 109 -
A5 Sportback 40TDI quattro sport 737 000 14 120 4/1968 D-T 140/3800 - 400/1750 7/4 A 7,4 235 5,4 6 S S S S S S 117 -
A5 Sportback 45TFSI quattro sport 786 500 15 060 4/1984 P-T 185/5000 - 370/1600 7/4 A 6,0 250 7,4 6 S S S S S S 141 -
A5 Cabriolet 40TFSI 766 000 14 670 4/1984 P-T 140/4200 - 320/1450 7/F A 7,9 237 6,7 4 S S S S S S 127 -
A5 Cabriolet 45TFSI quattro sport 871 500 16 670 4/1984 P-T 185/5000 - 370/1600 7/4 A 6,3 250 7,9 4 S S S S S S 149 -
S5 Coupé quattro 945 500 18 080 V6/2995 P-T 260/5400 148 500/1370 8/4 A 5,51 250 8,9 6 S S S S S S 170 Jun 17
S5 Sportback quattro 960 500 18 370 V6/2995 P-T 260/5400 - 500/1370 8/4 A 4,7 250 9,0 6 S S S S S S 170 -
S5 Cabriolet quattro 1 045 500 19 980 V6/2995 P-T 260/5400 - 500/1370 8/4 A 5,1 250 9,2 4 S S S S S S 175 -
RS5 Coupé quattro 1 297 000 24 760 V6/2894 P-T 331/5700 185 600/1900 8/4 A 4,13 250 10,8 6 S S S S S S 206 Feb 18
RS5 Sportback quattro 1 312 000 25 050 V6/2894 P-T 331/5700 180 600/1900 8/4 A 3,96 250 10,9 6 S S S S S S 206 Jun 19
A6 / S6 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 73 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Styling and cabin. Bad: Untested. Our choice: 40TDI should do. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF, Lexus ES, Mercedes E-Class, Volvo S90
A6 40TDI 885 000 16 930 4/1968 D-T 140/3800 - 400/1750 7/F A 8,4 237 6,2 6 S S S S S S 136 -
A6 45TDI quattro 1 059 000 20 240 V6/2967 D-T 183/2900 - 600/1500 8/4 A TBA 250 TBA 6 S S S S S S TBA -
S6 TFSI quattro 1 349 500 25 760 V6/2894 P-T 331/5700 - 600/1900 8/4 A 4,5 250 10,0 6 S S S S S S 193 -

A7 Sportback 5-door Fastback • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres • Boot: 376/1 088 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Design and performance. Bad: Only one model at this stage. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, Mercedes CLS, Porsche Panamera
A7 Sportback 55TFSI quattro 1 250 000 23 870 V6/2995 P-T 250/5000 126 500/1370 7/4 A 5,68 250 8,5 6 S S S S S S 157 Mar 20

Q2 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 208/752 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Interior and overall premium feel. Bad: Expensive boutique crossover. Our choice: Possibly the 35TFSI. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: BMW X2, Jaguar E-Pace, Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Volvo XC40. 20 000 km test: May 18 (1,4T FSI Sport S Tronic)
Q2 30TFSI 461 000 8 920 3/999 P-T 85/5000 - 200/2000 7/F A 10,5 194 6,1 6 S S S S S S 117 -
Q2 30TFSI sport Black Edition 511 268 9 830 3/999 P-T 85/5000 - 200/2000 7/F A 10,5 194 6,1 6 S S S S S S 117 -
Q2 35TFSI 499 000 9 650 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 79 250/1500 7/F A 9,09 212 6,2 6 S S S S S S 119 May 17
Q2 35TFSI sport Black Edition 558 268 10 720 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 - 250/1500 7/F A 8,5 212 6,2 6 S S S S S S 119 -
Q3 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 58 litres • Boot: 320/1 096 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Grown in size and better value than Q2. Bad: Expensive options. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BMW X1, Jaguar E-Pace, Jeep Renegade / Compass, Mercedes-Benz GLB, MINI Countryman, Peugeot 3008
Q3 35TFSI 578 000 11 090 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 69 250/1500 6/F A 9,59 204 7,1 6 S S S S S S 162 Nov 19

Q5 / SQ5 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 70 / 75 litres • Boot: 360/992 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Remains stylish. Great engines. Bad: Styling too conservative? Our choice: 40 TDI will do. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Mercedes GLC, Lexus NX, Volvo XC60, BMW X3, Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Discovery Sport / Range Rover Evoque, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Porsche Macan
Long-term test: May 2019 (SQ5 Quattro)
Q5 40TDI quattro 723 000 13 850 4/1968 D-T 140/3800 72 400/1750 7/4 A 8,60 218 5,9 6 S S S S S S 129 May 19
Q5 40TDI quattro Off-road Edition 758 401 14 520 4/1968 D-T 140/3800 - 400/1750 7/4 A 7,9 218 5,9 6 S S S S S S 129 -
Q5 45TFSI quattro 770 500 14 750 4/1984 P-T 185/5000 99 370/1600 7/4 A 6,69 237 8,2 6 S S S S S S 154 Oct 17
Q5 45TFSI quattro Off-road Edition 805 901 15 430 4/1984 P-T 185/5000 - 370/1600 7/4 A 6,3 237 8,2 6 S S S S S S 154 -
SQ5 TFSI quattro 1 070 000 20 450 V6/2995 P-T 260/5400 132 500/1370 7/4 A 5,72 250 10,0 6 S S S S S S 189 Dec 17
Q7 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 (optional 7) • Fuel tank: 85 litres • Boot: 392/1 472 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Refinement and quality in general. Bad: Expensive options. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: BMW X5 / X7, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Sport, Mercedes-Benz GLE / GLS, Porsche Cayenne
Q7 45TDI quattro 1 094 000 20 900 V6/2967 D-T 183/2900 84 600/1500 8/4 A 6,82 225 7,6 6 S S S S S S 164 May 19

Q8 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 85 litres (TFSI) 75 litres (TDI) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Fresh and modern design. Bad: Hefty price tag. Our choice: Probably the 45TDI. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BMW X6, Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Lexus RX, Maserati Levante, Mercedes GLE Coupé, Porsche Cayenne Coupé
Q8 55TFSI quattro 1 397 500 26 670 V6/2995 P-T 250/5000 110 500/1370 8/4 A 6,5 250 10,9 6 S S S S S S 210 Jul 19
Q8 45TDI quattro 1 449 000 27 650 V6/2967 D-T 183/2900 - 600/1500 8/4 A 7,0 220 9,4 6 S S S S S S 207 -

R8 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 83 litres (Coupé) 80 litres (Convertible) • Boot: 64 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Very capable, easy to drive, and yes, affordable, super car. Bad: No manual gearbox. Our choice: Plus. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Porsche 911, Lamborghini Huracán, Aston Martin Vantage, McLaren GT, Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé / Roadster, BMW i8 / M8
R8 V10 Spyder quattro 3 047 000 58 030 V10/5204 P 397/7800 - 540/6500 7/4 A 3,6 318 14,0 4 S S S S S S 277 -
R8 V10 plus quattro 3 240 000 61 700 V10/5204 P 449/8250 268 560/6500 7/4 A 3,03 330 14,8 4 S S S S S S 287 Sep 16

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TT 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 184/512 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Still offers great design and performance. Bad: No RS just yet. Our choice: 45TFSI will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW M2, Nissan 370Z, Toyota GR Supra, Porsche 718 Cayman
TT Coupé 45TFSI 670 000 12 840 4/1984 P-T 169/4500 128 370/1600 7/F A 6,33 250 7,6 6 S S S S S S 150 Feb 20
TTS Coupé quattro 782 000 14 970 4/1984 P-T 228/5800 - 380/1800 7/4 A 4,9 250 8,6 6 S S S S S S 159 -

BAIC www.baic.co.za Telephone: 010 020 8888 Dealers: 12

D20 5-door Hatch / 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Service/Maintenance Plan: Optional
Good: No exposure to car as yet. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Datsun Go, Ford Figo, Kia Picanto, Suzuki Celerio/Swift/Ciaz, Toyota Aygo/Etios/Quest, Renault Sandero, Nissan Micra, VW up! / Vivo
D20 Hatch 1,3 Comfort 149 990 2 960 4/1322 P 75/6000 - 128/3800 5/F M - - 8,0 2 S - - S - - 156 -
D20 Hatch 1,5 Comfort 169 990 3 340 4/1499 P 85/6000 - 148/3800 5/F M - - 8,2 2 S - - S - - 158 -
D20 Hatch 1,5 Fashion 179 990 3 530 4/1499 P 85/6000 - 148/3800 5/F M - - 8,2 2 S S - S - - 158 -
D20 Hatch 1,5 Fashion auto 189 990 3 720 4/1499 P 85/6000 - 148/3800 4/F A - - 9,1 2 S S - S - - 176 -
D20 Sedan 1,5 Fashion 209 990 4 100 4/1499 P 85/6000 - 148/3800 4/F A - - 9,1 2 S S - S - - 176 -
X25 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 176/768 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Specification level and cabin space. Bad: Rough engine and brake performance. Our choice: 1,5 Fashion. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: GWM M4, Haval H1, Fiat Panda, Mahindra KUV100, Renault Captur / Duster, Suzuki Ignis, Honda BR-V, Ford
EcoSport, Hyundai Venue, Volkswagen T-Cross
X25 1,5 Comfort 219 990 4 290 4/1499 P 85/6000 - 148/3800 5/F M - - 7,8 2 S - - S - S 151 -
X25 1,5 Comfort auto 239 990 4 670 4/1499 P 85/6000 - 148/3800 4/F A - - 8,6 2 S - - S - S 169 -
X25 1,5 Fashion 229 990 4 480 4/1499 P 85/6000 74 148/3800 5/F M 12,72 160 7,8 2 S - - S - S 151 May 18
X25 1,5 Fashion auto 249 990 4 860 4/1499 P 85/6000 - 148/3800 4/F A - - 8,6 2 S - S S - S 169 -

Bentley johannesburg.bentleymotors.com capetown.bentleymotors.com Telephone: 010 020 4000 021 000 2100 Dealers: 2
Bentayga 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 85 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: The most luxurious SUV on the market. Bad: You probably don’t want to head off-road Our choice: If you can, the W12. Replacement due: Speed model added. Also look at: Aston Martin DBX, Lamborghini Urus, Land Rover Range Rover, Maserati Levante, Porsche Cayenne, Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Bentayga V8 3 395 000 64 650 V8/3993 P-T 404/6000 - 770/1960 8/4 A 4,5 290 13,7 8 S S S S S S 260 -
Bentayga Diesel 3 395 000 64 650 V8/3956 D-T 320/3750 - 900/1000 8/4 A 4,8 270 9,6 8 S S S S S S 210 -
Bentayga W12 3 995 000 76 060 W12/5950 P-T 447/5250 - 900/1250 8/4 A 4,1 301 15,7 8 S S S S S S 296 -
Bentayga Speed 4 595 000 87 460 W12/5950 P-T 467/5000 900/1500 8/4 A 3,9 306 16,3 8 S S S S S S 308 -
Bentayga W12 Mulliner 5 195 000 98 870 W12/5950 P-T 447/5250 900/1250 8/4 A 4,1 301 15,7 8 S S S S S S 296 -
Continental 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 90 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Better styling, more luxurious, and improved technology. Bad: Pricey. Our choice: V8 Coupé. Replacement due: V8 added. Also look at: Aston Martin DB11 / DBS Superleggera, Ferrari Roma / Portofino / GTC4Lusso, McLaren GT, Rolls-Royce Wraith / Dawn
Continental GT V8 Coupé 3 450 000 65 700 V8/3996 P-T 404/6000 - 770/2000 8/4 A 4,0 318 14,2 6 S S S S S S 268 -
Continental GT V8 Convertible 3 795 000 72 250 V8/3996 P-T 404/6000 - 770/2000 8/4 A 4,1 318 15,1 6 S S S S S S 275 -
Continental GT W12 Coupé 3 650 000 69 500 W12/5950 P-T 467/6000 - 900/1350 8/4 A 3,7 333 14,6 6 S S S S S S 278 -
Continental GT W12 Convertible 4 095 000 77 960 W12/5950 P-T 467/6000 - 900/1350 8/4 A 3,8 333 16,8 6 S S S S S S 280 -
Flying Spur 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 90 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Glamour and effortless refinement. Bad: The desire to be a passenger and driver at the same time. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Aston Martin Rapide, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Rolls-Royce Ghost
Flying Spur W12 3 950 000 75 200 W12/5950 P-T 467/6000 - 900/1350 8/4 A 3,8 333 17,8 8 S S S S S S 337 -

Mulsanne 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 96 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Distinctive design. Opulence. Far more modern than its predecessors. Bad: Untested, so we can’t say. Our choice: Standard Mulsanne will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. EWB added. Also look at: Rolls-Royce Ghost / Phantom, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Mulsanne 6 152 000 117 070 V8/6752 P-T 377/4000 - 1020/1750 8/R A 5,3 296 17,5 8 S S S S S S 342 -
Mulsanne Speed 6 739 000 128 230 V8/6752 P-T 395/4000 - 1100/1750 8/R A 4,9 305 17,5 8 S S S S S S 342 -
Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase 7 384 000 140 490 V8/6752 P-T 377/4000 - 1020/1750 8/R A 5,5 296 17,5 8 S S S S S S 344 -

BMW www.bmw.co.za Telephone: 0800 627 771 Dealers: 58

1 Series 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres (118i) 50 litres (M135i) • Boot: 208/792 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Premium feel of the cabin. Bad: Styling is an acquired taste. Our choice: 118i Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi A3 Sportback / S3 Sportback, Mercedes A-Class Hatch, MINI Hatch 5-Door, Volkswagen Golf, Alfa Romeo Giulietta
118i 486 898 9 360 3/1499 P-T 103/4600 69 220/1480 7/F A 8,94 213 7,1 6 S S S S S S 135 Apr 20
M135i xDrive 711 452 13 630 4/1998 P-T 225/5000 - 450/1750 8/4 A 4,8 250 9,0 6 S S S S S S 171 -

2 Series / M2 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 52 litres • Boot: 280/776 litres (Coupé) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Wide range of models. Bad: Interior starting to show its age. Our choice: M240i Coupé. Replacement due: M2 competition added. Also look at: Audi A3/S3 Cabriolet / TT, Porsche 718 Cayman, Toyota GT86 / GR Supra. 20 000 km test: May 2016 (M235i Coupé)
220i Coupé 575 259 11 040 4/1998 P-T 135/5000 - 270/1350 8/R A 7,2 230 6,6 6 S S O S S S 126 -
220d Coupé 613 500 11 770 4/1995 D-T 140/4000 - 400/1750 8/R A 7,0 230 4,8 6 S S O S S S 104 -
220i Convertible 662 392 12 700 4/1998 P-T 135/5000 - 270/1350 8/R A 7,7 226 6,8 6 S S O S S S 131 -
M240i Coupé 774 440 14 830 6/2979 P-T 240/5800 159 450/1300 8/R A 4,57 250 8,5 6 S S S S S S 163 -
M240i Convertible 869 199 16 630 6/2979 P-T 250/5500 - 500/1520 8/R A 4,7 250 8,9 6 S S S S S S 169 -
M2 competition 1 003 030 19 170 6/2979 P-T 302/5230 - 550/2350 6/R M 4,4 250 11,8 6 S S S S S S 223 -
M2 competition auto 1 057 506 20 210 6/2979 P-T 302/5230 - 550/2350 7/R A 4,2 250 10,9 6 S S S S S S 207 -
3 Series 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 59 litres • Boot: 368/1 144 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
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Good: Improved material quality and a modicum of refinement. Bad: M Sport suspension with large wheels ruin the ride quality. Our choice: 320d will do. Replacement due: M340i added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Audi A4, Jaguar XE, Lexus IS, Mercedes C-Class, Subaru WRX
320i 643 036 12 330 4/1998 P-T 135/5000 - 300/1350 8/R A 7,1 235 7,6 6 S S S S S S 144 -
320d 680 886 13 050 4/1995 D-T 140/4000 88 400/1750 8/R A 6,97 240 5,8 6 S S S S S S 127 Jun 19
330i 683 416 13 100 4/1998 P-T 190/5000 121 400/1550 8/R A 5,99 250 7,7 6 S S S S S S 147 Jul 19
330d 768 163 14 710 6/2993 D-T 195/4000 - 580/1750 8/R A 5,5 250 6,6 6 S S S S S S 145 -
M340i xDrive 1 002 211 19 160 6/2998 P-T 285/5800 - 500/1850 8/4 A 4,4 250 9,2 6 S S S S S S 177 -
4 Series / M4 5-door Fastback / 2-door Coupé/Convertible • Seats: 2+2 (Coupé/Convertible) 4 (Fastback) • Fuel tank: 57 litres • Boot: 280/712 litres (Coupé) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Sleeker version of an already accomplished car. Bad: Ageing. Our choice: 440i. Replacement due: 2020. Also look at: For Gran Coupé: Audi A5/S5 Sportback, Volkswagen Arteon. For Coupé/Convertible: Audi A5/S5 Coupé/Cabriolet, Auid RS5 Coupé, Mercedes
C-/E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet, Lexus RC, Ford Mustang, Nissan 370Z
420i Gran Coupé 689 886 13 220 4/1998 P-T 135/5000 - 270/1350 8/R A 7,7 236 6,6 6 S S S S S S 127 -
420d Gran Coupé 729 000 13 960 4/1997 D-T 140/4000 - 400/1750 8/R A 7,3 231 4,8 6 S S S S S S 106 -
440i Gran Coupé 967 301 18 500 6/2998 P-T 240/5500 - 450/1380 8/R A 5,1 250 7,9 6 S S S S S S 154 -
420i Coupé 689 886 13 220 4/1998 P-T 135/5000 - 270/1350 8/R A 7,5 236 6,6 6 S S S S S S 127 -
420d Coupé 729 000 13 960 4/1997 D-T 140/4000 88 400/1750 8/R A 8,0 232 4,8 6 S S S S S S 106 Oct 17
440i Coupé 967 301 18 500 6/2998 P-T 240/5500 - 450/1380 8/R A 5,0 250 7,9 6 S S S S S S 154 -
420i Convertible 808 024 15 470 4/1998 P-T 135/5000 - 270/1350 8/R A 8,4 230 7,0 6 S S S S S S 136 -
440i Convertible 1 089 934 20 830 6/2998 P-T 240/5500 - 450/1380 8/R A 5,4 250 8,2 6 S S S S S S 159 -
M4 Coupé 1 355 061 25 870 6/2979 P-T 317/5500 195 550/1850 7/R A 4,29 250 10,0 6 S S S S S S 194 Oct 14
M4 Coupé Competition pack 1 492 161 28 470 6/2979 P-T 331/7000 200 550/1850 7/R A 4,39 280 10,0 6 S S S S S S 194 Feb 18
M4 Convertible 1 525 700 29 110 6/2979 P-T 317/5500 - 550/1850 7/R A 4,4 250 10,4 6 S S S S S S 203 -
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Good: Now even closer to 7 Series in terms of technology and driving behaviour. Bad: Not convinced by the Integral Active Steering option. Our choice: 530d. Replacement due: M5 competition added. Also look at: Audi A6 / S6, Jaguar XF, Lexus ES, Mercedes E-Class, Volvo S90
520d 873 506 16 710 4/1995 D-T 140/4000 - 400/1750 8/R A 7,5 235 5,6 6 S S S S S S 124 -
530d 1 066 771 20 390 6/2993 D-T 195/4000 109 620/2000 8/R A 5,68 250 6,1 6 S S S S S S 134 Oct 17
540i 1 105 566 21 120 6/2998 P-T 250/5500 139 450/1380 8/R A 5,30 250 8,6 6 S S S S S S 164 Jun 17
M5 competition 2 062 433 39 320 V8/4395 P-T 460/6000 - 750/1800 8/4 A 3,3 305 12,7 6 S S S S S S 242 -
7 Series 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 304 litres (excl. 745Le) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: More presence than before and new technologies. Bad: Not as stately as a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Our choice: 740Li will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Mercedes-Benz/AMG/Maybach S-Class, Maserati Ghibli / Quattroporte, Lexus LS
740Li 1 697 590 32 380 6/2998 P-T 250/5500 - 450/1500 8/R A 5,6 250 9,5 6 S S S S S S 180 -
730Ld 1 723 922 32 880 6/2993 D-T 195/4000 - 620/2000 8/R A 6,2 250 6,8 6 S S S S S S 151 -
745Le xDrive 1 795 000 34 230 6/2998 P-T/H 290 - 600 8/4 A 5,1 250 3,4 6 S S S S S S 65 -
750Li xDrive 2 234 295 42 580 V8/4395 P-T 390/5500 176 750/1800 8/4 A 4,75 250 12,2 6 S S S S S S 233 Dec 19
M760Li xDrive 2 912 391 55 470 V12/6592 P-T 430/5250 - 850/1600 8/4 A 3,8 250 15,0 6 S S S S S S 297 -
8 Series Gran Coupé / M8 Gran Coupé 4-door Fastback Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres (diesel) 68 litres (petrol) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Modern design first seen on the Coupé. Bad: Untested. Our choice: 840i will do. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi A7 Sportback, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte, Aston Martin Rapide
840i Gran Coupé 1 422 590 27 150 6/2998 P-T 250/5000 - 500/1600 8/R A 5,2 250 9,5 6 S S S S S S 180 -
840d xDrive Gran Coupé 1 502 084 28 660 6/2993 D-T 235/4400 - 680/1750 8/4 A 5,1 250 8,0 6 S S S S S S 176 -
M850i xDrive Gran Coupé 1 895 813 36 150 V8/4395 P-T 390/5500 - 750/1800 8/4 A 3,9 250 12,8 6 S S S S S S 245 -
M8 competition Gran Coupé 2 990 686 56 960 V8/4395 P-T 460/6000 - 750/1800 8/4 A 3,2 250 12,5 6 S S S S S S 239 -
8 Series Coupé / Convertible / M8 Coupé / Convertible 2-door Coupé / Cabriolet • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 68 litres • Boot: 312/656 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Design and connection with the race car. Bad: More GT than sports car. Our choice: M850i. Replacement due: M8 added. Also look at: Mercedes S-Class Coupé / Cabriolet, Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé / Roadster, Audi R8, Lexus LC, Aston Martin Vantage, Porsche 911, McLaren GT
M850i xDrive Coupé 1 944 927 37 080 V8/4395 P-T 390/5500 197 750/1800 8/4 A 3,93 250 12,5 8 S S S S S S 238 Oct 19
M850i xDrive Convertible 2 065 560 39 380 V8/4395 P-T 390/5500 - 750/1800 8/4 A 3,9 250 12,7 8 S S S S S S 243 -
M8 competition Coupé 3 040 054 57 900 V8/4395 P-T 460/6000 - 750/1800 8/4 A 3,2 250 12,5 6 S S S S S S 239 -
M8 competition Convertible 3 089 486 58 840 V8/4395 P-T 460/6000 - 750/1800 8/4 A 3,3 250 12,8 6 S S S S S S 244 -
i3 3+2-door hatch • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 9 litres (REx) • Boot: 176/816 litres (REx) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Performance and sophistication. Bad: Slightly impractical, and clamshell doors. Our choice: Range Extender (REx). Replacement due: i3s added. Also look at: For REx: Toyota Prius. Long-term test (7 000 km): Feb 2017 (REx)
i3 eDrive 664 000 12 730 electric E 125 - 250 E/R A 7,3 150 0,0 6 S S S S S S 0 -
i3 eDrive REx 746 200 14 290 elec(+2/647) E(P) 125 85 250 E/R A 8,15 150 0,7 6 S S S S S S 13 Nov 19
i3s eDrive 722 400 13 840 electric E 135 - 270 E/R A 6,9 160 0,0 6 S S S S S S 0 -
i3s eDrive REx 804 600 15 400 elec(+2/647) E(P) 135 - 270 E/R A 7,7 160 0,8 6 S S S S S S 14 -
i8 2-door Coupé / Cabriolet • Seats: 2+2 (Coupé) 2 (Roadster) • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Boot: 96 (Coupé), 72 (Roadster) litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Unique in its segment and overall design. Bad: Tricky mixture of being a hybrid and a sports car. Our choice: Roadster. Replacement due: Facelifted. Roadster added. Also look at: No real competitors, but also consider Porsche 911 and Audi R8 ranges
i8 eDrive Coupé 2 105 000 40 120 3/1499 P-T/H 275 - 570 6/4 A 4,4 250 2,5 6 S S S S S S 49 -
i8 eDrive Roadster 2 340 000 44 590 3/1499 P-T/H 275 166 570 6/4 A 5,57 250 2,5 6 S S S S S S 49 Jan 19
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X1 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 61 litres • Boot: 216/1 128 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Great handling car, but … Bad: … rather choppy ride. Our choice: xDrive20d. Replacement due: Facelifted. 18d added. Also look at: Audi Q3, Jeep Renegade / Compass, Mercedes-Benz GLB / GLC, Volkswagen Tiguan, Peugeot 3008
X1 sDrive18i 567 277 10 890 3/1499 P-T 103/4600 - 220/1480 7/F A 9,6 203 7,6 6 S S S S S S 138 -
X1 sDrive18d 596 771 11 450 4/1995 D-T 110/4000 - 330/1750 8/F A 9,2 205 6,1 6 S S S S S S 134 -
X1 sDrive20i 608 669 11 680 4/1998 P-T 141/5000 - 280/1350 7/F A 7,6 224 7,8 6 S S S S S S 149 -
X1 sDrive20d 636 139 12 200 4/1995 D-T 140/4000 87 400/1750 8/F A 8,37 222 5,9 6 S S S S S S 129 Aug 17
X1 xDrive20d 666 645 12 780 4/1995 D-T 140/4000 - 400/1750 8/4 A 7,6 219 6,2 6 S S S S S S 133 -
X2 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 51 litres • Boot: 240/936 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Aggressive looks, interior styling and competent handling. Bad: It is a crossover, don’t expect an SUV. Our choice: xDrive20d. Replacement due: M35i added. Also look at: Audi Q2, Jaguar E-Pace, Jeep Compass, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque,
Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Volvo XC40
X2 sDrive18i 621 910 11 930 3/1499 P-T 103/4600 - 220/1480 7/F A 9,6 205 7,6 6 S S S S S S 143 -
X2 sDrive20d 661 277 12 680 4/1995 D-T 140/4000 - 400/1750 8/F A 7.9 224 5,9 6 S S S S S S 130 -
X2 sDrive20i 690 265 13 230 4/1995 P-T 141/5000 - 280/1350 7/F A 7,7 227 7,2 6 S S S S S S 138 -
X2 xDrive20d 720 392 13 800 4/1995 D-T 140/4000 84 400/1750 8/4 A 8,36 221 6,0 6 S S S S S S 131 Jun 18
X2 M35i 825 072 15 790 4/1995 P-T 225/5000 - 450/1750 8/4 A 4,9 241 8,9 6 S S S S S S 168 -
X3 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 60-68 litres (model depdendent) • Boot: 314/1 136 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: The addition of an M40i performance variant. Bad: Expensive options. Our choice: Likely the xDrive20d. Replacement due: X3 M competition added. Also look at: Audi Q5, Jaguar F-Pace, Mercedes GLC, Lexus NX, Volvo XC60, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Land Rover
Discovery Sport, Jeep Cherokee, Porsche Macan
X3 sDrive18d 677 404 12 980 4/1995 D-T 110/4000 - 350/1500 8/R A 9,7 198 6,4 6 S S S S S S 139 -
X3 sDrive20i 691 199 13 250 4/1998 P-T 135/5000 - 290/1350 8/R A 8,2 213 8,9 6 S S S S S S 169 -
X3 xDrive20i 751 705 14 400 4/1998 P-T 135/5000 - 290/1350 8/4 A 8,3 215 9,1 6 S S S S S S 173 -
X3 xDrive20d 778 289 14 900 4/1995 D-T 140/4000 75 400/1750 8/4 A 8,55 213 6,8 6 S S S S S S 149 May 19
X3 xDrive30d 955 313 18 270 6/2993 D-T 195/4000 98 620/2000 8/4 A 6,32 240 7,4 6 S S S S S S 162 Apr 18
X3 M40d 1 072 464 20 490 6/2993 D-T 240/4400 - 680/1750 8/4 A 4,9 250 8,2 6 S S S S S S 179
X3 M40i 1 075 879 20 560 6/2998 P-T 265/5500 - 500/1520 8/4 A 4,8 250 10,9 6 S S S S S S 206 -
X3 M competition 1 510 686 28 830 6/2993 P-T 375/6250 - 600/2600 8/4 A 4,1 285 12,7 6 S S S S S S 244 -
X4 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 65 litres (petrol) 68 litres (diesel) • Boot: 372/1 024 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Drivetrains and blend of sporty coupé-like styling with practicality. Bad: Pricey. Our choice: 20d will do. Replacement due: X4 M competition added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q5, Jaguar E-Pace, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Lexus NX,
Mercedes GLC Coupé, Porsche Macan
X4 xDrive20d 873 542 16 710 4/1995 D-T 140/4000 75 400/1750 8/4 A 8,23 213 6,7 6 S S S S S S 148 Feb 19
X4 xDrive20i 877 337 16 780 4/1998 P-T 135/5000 - 290/1350 8/4 A 8,3 215 9,4 6 S S S S S S 178 -
X4 M40d 1 167 464 22 300 6/2993 D-T 240/4400 - 680/1750 8/4 A 4,9 250 8,2 6 S S S S S S 179 -
X4 M40i 1 170 879 22 370 6/2998 P-T 265/5500 - 500/1520 8/4 A 4,8 250 10,9 6 S S S S S S 206 -
X4 M competition 1 605 686 30 630 6/2993 P-T 375/6250 - 600/2600 8/4 A 4,1 285 12,7 6 S S S S S S 244 -
X5 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 85 litres • Boot: 384 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
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Good: Serious performance from the quad-turbo M50d. Bad: X3 is almost just as good. Our choice: 30d. Replacement due: 45e and M50i added. Also look at: Audi Q7, Mercedes GLE, Lexus RX, Porsche Cayenne, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Velar / Sport,
Maserati Levante, Volvo XC90
X5 xDrive30d 1 233 096 23 550 6/2993 D-T 195/4000 86 620/2000 8/4 A 6,78 230 8,4 6 S S S S S S 184 May 19
X5 xDrive45e 1 345 000 25 680 6/2998 P-T/H 290 - 600 8/4 A 5,6 235 3,0 6 S S S S S S 56 -
X5 M50d 1 543 982 29 460 6/2993 D-T 294/4400 124 760/2000 8/4 A 5,01 250 8,6 6 S S S S S S 191 Apr 19
X5 M50i 1 553 090 29 630 V8/4395 P-T 390/5500 - 750/1800 8/4 A 4,3 250 13,8 6 S S S S S S 263 -
X6 5-door SUV • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 85 litres • Boot: 352/1 080 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Level of technology and increased interior space. Bad: Challenging rear design. Our choice: xDrive40i will do. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi Q8, Mercedes GLE Coupé, Porsche Cayenne Coupé, Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Maserati Levante
X6 xDrive40i 1 345 879 25 690 6/2998 P-T 250/5500 - 450/1500 8/4 A 5,5 250 10,8 6 S S S S S S 206 -
X6 M50d 1 693 982 32 310 6/2993 D-T 294/4400 - 760/2000 8/4 A 5,2 250 8,6 6 S S S S S S 191 -
X6 M50i 1 703 090 32 480 V8/4395 D-T 390/5500 - 750/1800 8/4 A 4,3 250 13,8 6 S S S S S S 263 -

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Good: BMW’s largest and most luxurious SUV to date. Bad: Its size can be intimidating. Our choice: xDrive30d should do. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover, Lexus LX, Toyota Land Cruiser 200, Volvo XC90
X7 xDrive30d 1 603 349 30 590 6/2993 D-T 195/4000 - 620/2000 8/4 A 7,0 227 8,4 7 S S S S S S 186 -
X7 M50d 1 904 108 36 310 6/2993 D-T 294/4400 114 760/2000 8/4 A 5,52 250 8,8 7 S S S S S S 192 Oct 19
X7 M50i 1 913 343 36 480 V8/4395 P-T 390/5500 - 750/1800 8/4 A 4,7 250 13,9 7 S S S S S S 265 -
Z4 2-door Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 52 litres • Boot: 224 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Welcome return of the Z4. Bad: A sports car, but more of a GT. Our choice: M40i. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Mercedes-AMG SLC, Porsche 718 Boxster, Jaguar F-Type Convertible
Z4 sDrive20i 785 542 15 040 4/1998 P-T 145/4500 100 320/1450 8/R A 6,53 240 7,3 4 S S S S S S 148 Aug 19
Z4 M40i 1 070 452 20 460 6/2998 P-T 285/5800 - 500/1850 8/R A 4,1 250 8,9 4 S S S S S S 171 -

Citroën www.citroen.co.za Telephone: 011 879 7477 Dealers: TBA

C3 5-door Hatchback • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 248/800 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Looks unlike anything else in its class. Bad: 1,2 engine without turbo is weak. Our choice: Shine. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Ford Fiesta, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, Kia Rio, Mazda Mazda2, Nissan Micra, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo
C3 1,2 Feel 249 900 4 860 3/1199 P 60/6750 - 118/2750 5/F M 13,2 169 6,8 6 S - S S S S 128 -
C3 1,2T Shine 299 900 5 810 3/1199 P-T 81/5500 69 205/1500 6/F A 11,69 194 7,2 6 S S S S S S 137 Apr 20

C3 Aircross 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 200-304/920 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Spaciousness. Bad: Orange trim is standard on both models. Our choice: Shine. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Fiat 500X, Ford EcoSport, Honda BR-V / HR-V, Hyundai Venue / Creta / Kona, Jeep Renegade, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3, Opel Crossland X,
Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota Rush / C-HR, Volkswagen T-Cross
C3 Aircross 1,2T Feel 345 900 6 680 3/1199 P-T 81/5500 - 205/1500 6/F A 10,7 184 7,8 6 S S S S S S 146 -
C3 Aircross 1,2T Shine 369 900 7 140 3/1199 P-T 81/5500 63 205/1500 6/F A 11,74 184 7,8 6 S S S S S S 146 Feb 20

C5 Aircross 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 53 litres • Boot: 336-416/1 264 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Refinement, interior finish. Bad: Only one engine choice. Our choice: Feel. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Ford Kuga, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, MINI Countryman, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Grandland X, Peugeot 3008, Renault Koleos,
Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
C5 Aircross 1,6T Feel 474 900 9 130 4/1598 P-T 121/6000 80 240/1400 6/F A 10,24 189 9,5 6 S S S S S S 179 Mar 20
C5 Aircross 1,6T Shine 514 900 9 890 4/1598 P-T 121/6000 - 240/1400 6/F A 10,5 189 9,5 6 S S S S S S 179 -

Datsun www.datsun.co.za Telephone: 0800 328 786 Dealers: 44

Go 5-door Hatchback • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 200/760 litres • Service/Maintenance Plan: Optional
Good: Affordable product with the backing by Nissan. Bad: Amount of body roll. Our choice: Lux. Replacement due: Facelifted. Auto added. Also look at: Kia Picanto, Peugeot 108, Renault Kwid, Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Aygo, Volkswagen up! Long-term test: 1,2 Lux (Dec 19)
Go 1,2 Mid 162 300 3 190 3/1198 P 50/5000 - 104/4000 5/F M 13,3 161 6,6 2 S - - S - S 127 -
Go 1,2 Lux 173 600 3 410 3/1198 P 50/5000 58 104/4000 5/F M 13,98 161 6,6 2 S - - S S S 127 Mar 19
Go 1,2 Lux auto 188 300 3 680 3/1198 P 57/6000 - 104/4400 V/F V - 161 6,0 2 S - - S S S 120 -
Go+ 5-door MPV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 264/952 litres • Service/Maintenance Plan: Optional
Good: Affordability and space Bad: Middling engine for a 7-seater. Our choice: Mid, if you are just after 7 seats. Replacement due: Facelifted. Auto added. Also look at: Suzuki Ertiga, Toyota Avanza
Go+ 1,2 Mid 172 900 3 390 3/1198 P 50/5000 - 104/4000 5/F M 13,3 161 6,6 2 S - - S - S 127 -
Go+ 1,2 Lux 184 400 3 610 3/1198 P 50/5000 - 104/4000 5/F M 13,3 161 6,6 2 S - - S S S 127 -
Go+ 1,2 Lux auto 199 100 3 890 3/1198 P 57/6000 - 104/4400 V/F V - 161 6,0 2 S - - S S S 120 -

Ferrari www.ferrari.co.za Telephone: 011 706 6900 Dealers: 2

812 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 92 litres • Service Plan: 7 year
Good: Monstrous supercar performance. Bad: Ride quality not as good as other GTs. Our choice: GTS. Replacement due: GTS model added. Also look at: Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren 720S, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
812 superfast 7 410 800 141 000 V12/6496 P 588/8500 - 718/7000 7/R A 2,9 340 17,9 6 S S S S S S 340 -
812 GTS 8 174 500 155 520 V12/6496 P 588/8500 - 718/7000 7/R A 2,9 340 19,7 6 S S S S S S 373 -

F8 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 78 litres • Service Plan: 7 year
Good: Design and performance. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Spider. Replacement due: Spider added. Also look at: Lamborghini Huracán, McLaren GT / 600LT
F8 Tributo 5 500 400 104 680 V8/3902 P-T 530/7000 - 770/3250 7/R A 2,9 340 13,7 4 S S S S S S 260 -
F8 Spider 6 103 400 116 140 V8/3902 P-T 530/7000 - 770/3250 7/R A 2,9 340 TBA 4 S S S S S S TBA -

GTC4Lusso 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 91 litres • Service Plan: 7 year
Good: The practical Ferrari... with enough power. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Tough choice, probably the V12. Replacement due: Lusso T added. Also look at: Bentley Continental GT Coupé, Aston Martin DB11 Coupé, Rolls-Royce Wraith
GTC4Lusso T 5 664 000 107 790 V8/3855 P-T 448/7500 - 760/3000 7/R A 3,5 320 13,9 6 S S S S S S 265 -
GTC4Lusso 6 531 900 124 290 V12/6262 P 507/8000 - 697/5750 7/4 A 3,4 335 18,0 6 S S S S S S 350 -

Portofino 2-door Convertible • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Service Plan: 7 year
Good: A reinvented, more powerful improvement of the California. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Still fresh. Also look at: Bentley Continental GT Convertible, Lamborghini Huracán Spyder
Portofino 4 766 700 90 730 V8/3855 P-T 441/7500 - 760/3000 7/R A 3,5 320+ 12,6 6 S S S S S S 245 -

Roma 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: TBA litres • Service Plan: 7 year
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Good: Elegant front-engined grand tourer. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage / DB11, Bentley Continental GT, McLaren GT, Porsche 911, Rolls-Royce Wraith
Roma TBA TBA V8/3855 P-T 456/5750 - 760/3000 7/R A 3,4 320+ TBA 6 S S S S S S TBA -

Fiat www.fiat.co.za Telephone: 010 252 5000 Dealers: 35

500 3-door Hatch • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 152/544 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km
Good: Lovely retro design. Fun to drive. Many features. Bad: Tight cabin. Our choice: Lounge. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Opel Adam, MINI Hatch 3-door. For 500C : Toyota Aygo X-Cite
500 TwinAir Pop 206 900 4 040 2/875 P-T 63/5500 62 145/1900 5/F M 12,72 173 4,8 7 S - - S S O 92 Nov 16
500 TwinAir Pop auto 226 900 4 420 2/875 P-T 63/5500 - 145/1900 5/F A 11,0 173 4,6 7 S - - S S O 88 -
500 TwinAir Pop Star 226 900 4 420 2/875 P-T 63/5500 - 145/1900 5/F M 11,0 173 4,8 7 S O O S S S 92 -
500 TwinAir Pop Star auto 246 900 4 800 2/875 P-T 63/5500 - 145/1900 5/F A 11,0 173 4,6 7 S O O S S S 88 -
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500X 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 48 litres • Boot: 208/824 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km
Good: Quirky styling. Bad: Owing to increase in size it has lost some of 500’s charm. Our choice: 1,4T Cross. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Venue / Kona, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3, Renault
Captur, Opel Mokka X, MINI Countryman, Peugeot 2008, Jeep Renegade, Volkswagen T-Cross
500X 1,6 Pop 298 900 5 790 4/1598 P 81/5500 - 152/4500 5/F M 11,5 180 7,7 6 S - S S S - 147 -
500X 1,4T Pop Star 336 900 6 510 4/1368 P-T 103/5000 - 230/1750 6/F M 9,8 190 7,2 6 S O S S S S 139 -
500X 1,4T Pop Star auto 356 900 6 890 4/1368 P-T 103/5000 - 230/1750 6/F A 9,8 190 6,8 6 S O S S S S 133 -
500X 1,4T Cross 362 900 7 000 4/1368 P-T 103/5000 - 230/1750 6/F M 9,8 190 7,2 6 S O S S S S 139 -
500X 1,4T Cross auto 381 900 7 370 4/1368 P-T 103/5000 74 230/1750 6/F A 9,85 190 6,8 6 S O S S S S 133 Sep 15
Fullback Single Cab / Double Cab Pick-Up • Payload: 1 000 kg • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km (excl. de-spec models)
Good: Based on the new Mitsubishi Triton. Bad: Ride quality not as soft as some competitors. Our choice: 4x4 LX. Replacement due: Base models added. Also look at: Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Mitsubishi Triton,
Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
Fullback 2,4 de-spec 227 900 4 440 4/2354 P 97/5250 - 202/4000 5/R M - 169 12,4 2 S - - - - - 246 -
Fullback 2,5Di-D de-spec 265 900 5 160 4/2477 D-T 100/3500 - 324/2000 5/R M - 167 9,4 2 S - - - - - 204 -
Fullback 2,4 286 900 5 560 4/2354 P 97/5250 - 202/4000 5/R M - 169 12,4 2 S - - S - - 246 -
Fullback 2,5Di-D 323 900 6 290 4/2477 D-T 100/3500 - 324/2000 5/R M - 167 9,4 2 S - - S - - 204 -
Fullback 2,5Di-D Double Cab SX 461 900 8 890 4/2477 D-T 100/3500 - 324/2000 5/R M - 167 9,5 2 S - S S - - 207 -
Fullback 2,5Di-D Double Cab 4x4 LX 528 900 10 160 4/2477 D-T 131/4000 67 400/2000 5x2/2-4 M 12,3 167 9,2 2 S S S S - S 206 Aug 16
Fullback 2,4Di-D Double Cab 4x4 LX 573 900 11 020 4/2442 D-T 133/3500 68 430/2500 5x2/2-4 A 10,64 169 9,4 2 S S S S S S 207 Dec 17
Panda 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 37 litres • Boot: 192/744 • Service Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km
Good: Small and gruff engine. Bad: Lounge or Easy if you are not venturing off road. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Facelifted. 4x4 added. Also look at: Suzuki Ignis, Mahindra KUV100 / XUV300, Haval H1, Renault Duster, BAIC X25. For 4x4: Suzuki Jimny, Renault Duster 4WD
Panda 0,9 TwinAir Easy 204 900 4 000 2/875 P-T 63/5500 - 145/1900 5/F M 11,2 177 5,0 4 S - - S S - 99 -
Panda 0,9 TwinAir Lounge 219 900 4 290 2/875 P-T 63/5500 - 145/1900 5/F M 11,2 177 5,0 4 S - - S S - 99 -
Panda 0,9 TwinAir 4x4 250 900 4 880 2/875 P-T 63/5500 - 145/1900 6/4 M 12,1 166 5,9 4 S - - S S - 114 -
Panda 0,9 TwinAir 4x4 Cross 270 900 5 260 2/875 P-T 66/5500 56 145/1900 6/4 M 15,1 167 5,9 4 S - - S S - 114 Nov 17
Tipo 4-door Sedan / 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 288/864 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km
Good: Great value family cars. Bad: Engines are a little breathless. Our choice: Hatch 1,4 Easy. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Honda Ballade / Civic, Hyundai Accent / i20, Mazda Mazda3, Opel Astra, Renault Mégane, Suzuki Ciaz / Baleno,
Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf
Tipo Sedan 1,4 Pop 239 900 4 670 4/1368 P 70/6000 - 127/4500 6/F M 11,5 185 6,8 2 S - - S S S 133 -
Tipo Sedan 1,4 Easy 259 900 5 050 4/1368 P 70/6000 - 127/4500 6/F M 11,5 185 6,8 2 S O S S S S 133 -
Tipo Sedan 1,3 Multijet Easy 284 900 5 520 4/1248 D-T 70/4000 - 200/1500 5/F M 11,8 183 4,4 2 S O S S S S 117 -
Tipo Sedan 1,6 Easy 290 900 5 640 4/1598 P 81/5500 - 152/4500 6/F A 11,2 192 7,6 2 S O S S S S 146 -
Tipo Hatch 1,4 Pop 260 900 5 070 4/1368 P 70/6000 - 127/4500 6/F M 11,5 185 6,8 2 S - O S S S 132 -
Tipo Hatch 1,4 Easy 280 900 5 450 4/1368 P 70/6000 - 127/4500 6/F M 11,5 185 6,8 2 S O S S S S 132 -
Tipo Hatch 1,4 Lounge 300 900 5 830 4/1368 P 70/6000 56 127/4500 6/F M 13,86 185 6,8 2 S - S S S S 132 Aug 17
Tipo Hatch 1,6 Easy 310 900 6 020 4/1598 P 81/5500 - 152/4500 6/F A 11,2 192 7,6 2 S O S S S S 146 -

Ford www.ford.co.za Telephone: 0860 011 022 Dealers: 123

EcoSport 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 52 litres • Boot: 280/1 032 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Ride and handling perfect for the city. Bad: It is no off-road vehicle. Our choice: 1,5 TDCi will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Honda BR-V, Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3, Opel Mokka X, Renault
Duster / Captur, Peugeot 2008, Toyota Rush, Volkswagen T-Cross
EcoSport 1,5 Ambiente 271 500 5 270 3/1498 P 91/6500 - 150/4500 5/F M - - 7,7 6 S - - S S S 147 -
EcoSport 1,5TDCi Ambiente 282 100 5 470 4/1499 D-T 74/3750 - 205/1750 5/F M 14,5 160 5,5 6 S - - S S S 121 -
EcoSport 1,0T Trend 310 700 6 010 3/999 P-T 92/6000 - 170/1400 6/F M 12,7 181 6,5 7 S - - S S S 123 -
EcoSport 1,0T Trend auto 324 900 6 280 3/999 P-T 92/6000 81 170/1400 6/F A 11,52 181 7,6 7 S - - S S S 143 Oct 18
EcoSport 1,0T Titanium 347 900 6 720 3/999 P-T 92/6000 - 170/1400 6/F M 12,7 181 6,5 7 S S S S S S 123 -
EcoSport 1,0T Titanium auto 360 900 6 970 3/999 P-T 92/6000 - 170/1400 6/F A 12,7 181 7,6 7 S S S S S S 143 -
Everest 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 152-416/1 376 litres • Service Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Specification on offer. Based on the Ford Ranger. Bad: 10-speed auto offers too many gears. Our choice: 2,2 XLS will do. Replacement due: 2,0 engines added. Also look at: Isuzu mu-X, Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Haval H9, Land Rover Discovery
Sport, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Everest 2,2TDCi XLS 522 700 10 040 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6/R A - - 8,8 7 S - S S S S 193 -
Everest 2,0Turbo XLT 599 600 11 500 4/1996 D-T 132/3500 - 420/1750 10/R A - - 8,5 7 S S S S S S 187 -
Everest 2,0Bi-Turbo XLT 652 600 12 510 4/1996 D-T 157/3750 - 500/1500 10/R A - - 9,1 7 S S S S S S 201 -
Everest 3,2TDCi 4WD XLT 673 400 12 910 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 61 470/1750 6x2/4 A 11,20 - 9,8 7 S S S S S S 217 Dec 15
Everest 2,0Bi-Turbo 4WD XLT 701 500 13 440 4/1996 D-T 157/3750 - 500/1500 10/4 A - - 9,1 7 S S S S S S 201 -
Everest 2,0Bi-Turbo 4WD Limited 776 500 14 870 4/1996 D-T 157/3750 64 500/1500 10/4 A 10.88 - 9,1 7 S S S S S S 201 Oct 19
Fiesta 5-door Hatchback • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Boot: 256/856 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Ride quality, chassis and comfort. Bad: Rear legroom. Our choice: 1,0 Trend AT. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Citroën C3, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, Kia Rio, Mazda Mazda2, Nissan Micra, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Suzuki Baleno,
Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo
Fiesta 1,0T Trend 289 000 5 600 3/998 P-T 74/4500 - 170/1500 6/F M 10,5 183 5,2 6 S S - S S S 97 -
Fiesta 1,0T Trend auto 308 900 5 980 3/998 P-T 74/4500 - 170/1500 6/F A 12,2 180 6,2 6 S S - S S S 118 -
Fiesta 1,5TDCi Trend 323 900 6 260 4/1499 D-T 63/3750 - 175/1750 6/F M 12,5 175 4,0 6 S S - S S S 84 -
Fiesta 1,0T Titanium 328 500 6 350 3/998 P-T 92/6000 - 170/1400 6/F M 9,9 195 5,2 6 S S S S S S 97 -
Fiesta 1,0T Titanium auto 344 500 6 650 3/998 P-T 74/4500 62 170/1500 6/F A 12,25 180 6,2 6 S S S S S S 118 Jul 18
Figo 5-door Hatch / 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Boot: 200/856 litres (Hatch) • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Spacious, even in the rear. Bad: On the expensive side. Our choice: 1,5 Trend AT. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: VW Polo Vivo, Renault Sandero, Nissan Micra Active, Toyota Aygo / Etios, Suzuki Swift, Peugeot 108
Figo Hatch 1,5 Ambiente 195 200 3 820 3/1498 P 88/6300 - 150/4250 5/F M - 175 6,8 2 S - - S - S 132 -
Figo Sedan 1,5 Ambiente 201 500 3 940 3/1498 P 88/6300 - 150/4250 5/F M - 175 6,8 2 S - - S - S 132 -
Figo Hatch 1,5 Trend 204 900 4 000 3/1498 P 88/6300 85 150/4250 5/F M 9,92 175 6,8 2 S - - S - S 132 Oct 18
Figo Hatch 1,5 Trend auto 228 300 4 450 3/1498 P 88/6300 - 150/4250 6/F A - 175 7,8 2 S - - S - S 150 -
Figo Sedan 1,5 Trend 210 200 4 100 3/1498 P 88/6300 - 150/4250 5/F M - 175 6,8 2 S - - S - S 132 -
Figo Hatch 1,5 Titanium 228 300 4 450 3/1498 P 88/6300 - 150/4250 5/F M - 175 6,8 6 S S - S - S 132 -
Kuga 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 376/1 408 litres • Service Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: More frugal engine line-up. Sophistication. Comfort. Bad: Pricey. Our choice: Possibly one of 1,5 EcoBoost models. Replacement due: 1,5TDCi and ST Line added. Also look at: Citroën C5 Aircross, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5,
Opel Grandland X, Peugeot 3008, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan. 20 000 km test: (1,5 EcoBoost Trend FWD AT)
Kuga 1,5T Ambiente 409 800 7 900 4/1498 P-T 110/6000 - 240/1600 6/F M 9,7 195 7,4 7 S - S S S S 143 -
Kuga 1,5T Ambiente auto 425 000 8 190 4/1498 P-T 132/6000 - 240/1600 6/F A 10,1 200 8,3 7 S - S S S S 159 -
Kuga 1,5TDCi Ambiente 435 700 8 390 4/1499 D-T 88/3600 - 270/1500 6/F M 12,7 173 5,3 7 S - S S S S 115 -
Kuga 1,5TDCi Trend 466 300 8 970 4/1499 D-T 88/3600 - 270/1500 6/F M 12,7 173 5,3 7 S S S S S S 115 -
Kuga 1,5T Trend 468 300 9 010 4/1498 P-T 132/6000 - 240/1600 6/F A 10,1 200 8,3 7 S S S S S S 159 -

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Kuga 2,0T AWD ST Line 569 800 10 940 4/1999 P-T 177/5500 - 340/2000 6/4 A 7,8 212 10,3 7 S S S S S S 197 -
Kuga 2,0TDCi AWD ST Line 585 400 11 230 4/1997 D-T 132/3500 - 400/2000 6/4 A 10,4 196 6,5 7 S S S S S S 140 -
Mustang 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 59 litres (2,3T) 61 litres (5,0 GT) • Boot: 256/672 litres (Fastback) 240 (Cabriolet) • Service Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Character and exterior design. Bad: Not the most sophisticated. Our choice: Bullitt. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5, BMW 4 Series / M4, Lexus RC, Nissan 370Z, Mercedes C-Class Coupé/Cabriolet / E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet, Toyota GR Supra
Mustang 2,3T Fastback 791 300 15 150 4/2261 P-T 213/5400 - 441/3000 10/R A 5,5 233 11,0 7 S S S S S S 205 -
Mustang 2,3T Convertible 856 200 16 380 4/2261 P-T 213/5400 123 441/3000 10/R A 6,95 233 11,4 5 S S S S S S 211 Nov 19
Mustang 5,0 GT Fastback 943 600 18 040 V8/4951 P 331/7000 - 529/4600 10/R A 4,3 250 14,5 7 S S S S S S 270 -
Mustang 5,0 GT Convertible 1 008 000 19 270 V8/4951 P 331/7000 - 529/4600 10/R A 4,5 250 15,0 5 S S S S S S 279 -
Mustang 5,0 Fastback Bullitt 1 025 600 19 600 V8/4951 P 338/7250 - 529/4600 6/R M 4,5 266 14,9 7 S S S S S S 277 -
Ranger Single Cab / Extended Cab / Double Cab Pick-Up • Payload: 1 077 (Single Cab) 1 000/1 150 (SuperCab) 938/1 049 kg (Double Cab) • Service Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
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Good: New engines broaden the range. Bad: Feels slightly cumbersome on the road. Our choice: New, single-turbo 2,0T engine will do. Replacement due: Upgraded, and 2,0 engines added. Raptor added. Also look at: Fiat Fullback, Isuzu D-Max, JAC T8, Mazda BT-
50, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, VW Amarok
Ranger 2,2TDCi 307 700 5 950 4/2198 D-T 88/3700 - 285/1500 5/R M - - 7,8 2 S - - S - - 172 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi Hi-Rider XL 381 700 7 360 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6/R M - - 7,8 2 S - - S S S 172 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi Hi-Rider XL auto 395 000 7 610 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6/R A - - 9,1 2 S - - S S S 199 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi Hi-Rider XLS 413 000 7 960 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6/R M - - 7,8 2 S S S S S S 172 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi 4x4 XL 436 500 8 400 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 8,6 2 S - - S S S 190 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi 4x4 XLS 474 600 9 130 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6x2/2-4 A - - 9,8 2 S S S S S S 214 -
Ranger 3,2TDCi Hi-Rider XLS 424 400 8 170 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1500 6/R M - - 9,0 2 S S S S S S 196 -
Ranger 3,2TDCi 4x4 XLS 486 000 9 340 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1500 6x2/2-4 A - - 10,6 2 S S S S S S 231 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab Hi-Rider 360 600 6 960 4/2198 D-T 88/3700 - 285/1500 5/R M - - 7,8 2 S - - S - - 172 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab Hi-Rider XL 398 900 7 690 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6/R M - - 7,8 2 S - - S S S 172 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab Hi-Rider XL auto 411 800 7 930 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6/R A - - 9,1 2 S - - S S S 199 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab Hi-Rider XLS 450 300 8 670 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6/R A - - 9,1 6 S S S S S S 199 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab 4x4 XL 449 000 8 640 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 8,6 2 S - - S S S 190 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi SuperCab 4x4 XLS 499 000 9 590 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6x2/2-4 A - - 9,8 6 S S S S S S 214 -
Ranger 3,2TDCi SuperCab Hi-Rider XLS 448 800 8 640 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1500 6/R M - - 9,0 6 S S S S S S 196 -
Ranger 3,2TDCi SuperCab 4x4 XLS 508 100 9 760 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 10,3 6 S S S S S S 225 -
Ranger 3,2TDCi SuperCab 4x4 XLT 600 400 11 520 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1500 6x2/2-4 A - - 10,6 7 S S S S S S 231 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider 362 400 6 990 4/2198 D-T 88/3700 - 285/1500 5/R M - - 7,8 2 S - - S - - 172 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider XL 428 200 8 250 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6/R M - - 7,8 2 S - - S S S 172 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider XL auto 449 500 8 650 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6/R A - - 9,1 2 S - - S S S 199 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab 4x4 XL 477 300 9 180 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 8,6 2 S - - S S S 190 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab 4x4 XL auto 497 500 9 560 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6x2/2-4 A - - 9,8 2 S - - S S S 214 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider XLS 480 800 9 250 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6/R M - - 7,8 6 S S S S S S 172 -
Ranger 2,2TDCi Double Cab 4x4 XLS 538 100 10 340 4/2198 D-T 118/3700 - 385/1500 6x2/2-4 A - - 9,8 6 S S S S S S 214 -
Ranger 2,0Turbo Double Cab Hi-Rider XLT 544 300 10 450 4/1996 D-T 132/3500 - 420/1750 10/R A - - 8,6 7 S S S S S S 189 -
Ranger 2,0Turbo Double Cab 4x4 XLT 603 400 11 580 4/1996 D-T 132/3500 61 420/1750 10x2/2-4 A 10,82 - 9,0 7 S S S S S S 199 Jul 19
Ranger 3,2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider XLT 573 100 11 000 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1500 6/R M - - 9,0 7 S S S S S S 196 -
Ranger 3,2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider XLT auto 604 600 11 600 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1500 6/R A - - 9,8 7 S S S S S S 216 -
Ranger 3,2TDCi Double Cab 4x4 XLT 638 800 12 250 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 10,3 7 S S S S S S 225 -
Ranger 3,2TDCi Double Cab 4x4 XLT auto 653 200 12 520 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1500 6x2/2-4 A - - 10,6 7 S S S S S S 231 -
Ranger 3,2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider Wildtrak 645 200 12 370 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1500 6/R A - - 9,8 7 S S S S S S 216 -
Ranger 2,0Bi-Turbo Double Cab Hi-Rider Wildtrak 668 800 12 820 4/1996 D-T 157/3500 - 500/1500 10/R A - - 9,4 7 S S S S S S 207 -
Ranger 2,0Bi-Turbo Double Cab 4x4 Wildtrak 717 500 13 750 4/1996 D-T 157/3000 72 500/1500 10x2/2-4 A 10,01 - 9,7 7 S S S S S S 215 Jul 19
Ranger 2,0Bi-Turbo Double Cab 4x4 Raptor 836 700 16 010 4/1996 D-T 157/3750 65 500/1500 10x2/2-4 A 10,94 - 10,0 7 S S S S S S 220 Jul 19
Tourneo Custom 5-door MPV • Seats: 8 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Service Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Comfortable 8-seater, and offers a supple ride. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Trend. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Hyundai H-1, Kia Grand Sedona, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Toyota Hiace / Quantum, Volkswagen Kombi
Tourneo Custom 2,2TDCi LWB Ambiente 588 900 11 300 4/2198 D-T 74/3500 - 310/1300 6/F M - 157 7,8 6 S S S S S S 172 -
Tourneo Custom 2,2TDCi LWB Trend 612 300 11 750 4/2198 D-T 92/3500 - 350/1450 6/F M - 157 7,8 6 S S S S S S 172 -
Tourneo Custom 2,2TDCi SWB Limited 659 800 12 650 4/2198 D-T 114/3500 - 385/1600 6/F M - 157 7,8 6 S S S S S S 172 -

GWM www.gwm.co.za Telephone: 011 884 8666 Dealers: 77

M4 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Affordable 5-seater SUV. Bad: NVH levels and showing its age. Our choice: 2,0 VGT. Replacement due: Re-introduced. Also look at: Haval H1, Mahindra KUV100, Suzuki Ignis, Fiat Panda, BAIC X25
M4 1,5 177 400 3 480 4/1497 P 77/6000 - 138/4200 5/F M 10,0 170 8,6 2 S - S S - S 172 -

Steed 5 Single / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2 (Single Cab) 4/5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Payload: 985-1220 kg (model dependent) • Service Plan: Optional 3 year / 45 000 km (Single Cab) 3 year / 45 000 km (Double Cab)
Good: Value. Feels solid. Bad: Ride. Our choice: 2,0 VGT Double Cab SX. Replacement due: Safety model added. Also look at: JMC Vigus, Mahindra Bolero / Pik Up, Nissan NP300 Hardbody
Steed 5 2,2MPi Workhorse 164 900 3 240 4/2237 P 73/4450 - 180/2400 5/R M - - 11,9 - - - - S
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Steed 5E Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Payload: 675 kg • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Improved NVH and refinement. Bad: Infotainment system and turbo lag. Our choice: Any of the 2,0-litre VGT models. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: JAC T6, JMC Vigus, Nissan NP300 Hardbody, Toyota Hilux
Steed 5E 2,4 Double Cab SX 224 900 4 380 4/2378 P 93/5250 - 200/2500 5/R M - 150 12,8 2 S - - S
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Steed 6 Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Payload: 625 kg • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: GWM’s most sophisticated effort to date. Bad: Not such a huge improvement over the 5E as we expected. Our choice: Xscape. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, JAC T8, JMC Vigus, Mazda BT-50, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Hilux
Steed 6 2,0VGT Double Cab SX 289 900 5 620 4/1996 D-T 105/4000 57 305/1800 6/R M 15,4 150 10,6 2 S - - S - S 233 Mar 15
Steed 6 2,0VGT Double Cab Xscape 319 900 6 190 4/1996 D-T 105/4000 57 305/1800 6/R M 15,4 150 10,6 6 S S S S S S 233 -

Haval www.haval.co.za Telephone: 011 884 8666 Dealers: 32

H1 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Slots perfectly into an upcoming segment. Bad: Rough and noisy engine. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Renault Duster, Suzuki Ignis, GWM M4, Mahindra KUV100, Fiat Panda, BAIC X25
H1 1,5 184 900 3 620 4/1497 P 69/6000 - 138/4200 5/F M - 170 8,6 2 S - - S - - 170 -

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H2 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 232/872 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Ride quality and specification level. Bad: Drivetrain not as polished as that of rivals. Our choice: Luxury, if you want all the bells and whistles. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Renault Captur, Ford EcoSport, Renault Duster
H2 1,5T City 269 900 5 240 4/1497 P-T 105/5600 - 202/2200 6/F M - 190 9,8 6 S - S S S S 194 -
H2 1,5T City auto 304 900 5 900 4/1497 P-T 105/5600 - 202/2200 6/F A - 180 10,8 6 S - S S S S 214 -
H2 1,5T Luxury 294 900 5 710 4/1497 P-T 105/5600 69 202/2200 6/F M 13,5 190 9,8 6 S S S S S S 194 Sep 18
H2 1,5T Luxury auto 329 900 6 380 4/1497 P-T 105/5600 68 202/2200 6/F A 12,08 180 10,8 6 S S S S S S 214 Sep 17
H6 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 58 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Well-equipped. Bad: Heavy fuel consumption. Our choice: Probably the Premium. Replacement due: Luxury model added. Also look at: JMC Landwind 5, Mahindra XUV500
H6 1,5T City 244 900 4 760 4/1497 P-T 105/5600 - 210/2200 6/F M - 180 10,2 2 S - - S - - 200 -
H6 1,5T Premium 264 900 5 140 4/1497 P-T 105/5600 - 210/2200 6/F M - 180 10,2 2 S S S S - S 200 -
H6 1,5T Luxury 284 900 5 520 4/1497 P-T 105/5600 - 210/2200 6/F M - 180 10,2 6 S S S S - S 200 -

H6 C 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 61 litres • Boot: 232/1 064 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Generously equipped and a marked improvements on previous Chinese vehicles. Bad: Priced too close to well-established and popular rivals. Our choice: 2,0 Premium. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Mahindra XUV500, Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga,
Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Peugeot 3008, Subaru Forester. Long-term test: Oct 2019 (2,0T 2WD Luxury 6DCT).
H6 2,0T City 334 900 6 470 4/1967 P-T 140/5200 - 310/2000 6/F M 9,0 190 11,6 2 S S S S S S 223 -
H6 2,0T City auto 364 900 7 040 4/1967 P-T 140/ 5200 - 310/2000 6/F A 9,0 190 11,8 2 S S S S S S 225 -
H6 2,0T Premium 354 900 6 850 4/1967 P-T 140/ 5200 - 310/2000 6/F M 9,0 190 11,6 6 S S S S S S 223 -
H6 2,0T Premium auto 384 900 7 420 4/1967 P-T 140/ 5200 - 310/2000 6/F A 9,0 190 11,8 6 S S S S S S 225 -
H6 2,0T Luxury 374 900 7 230 4/1967 P-T 140/ 5200 - 310/2000 6/F M 9,0 190 11,6 6 S S S S S S 223 -
H6 2,0T Luxury auto 404 900 7 800 4/1967 P-T 140/ 5200 80 310/2000 6/F A 11,01 190 11,8 6 S S S S S S 225 Nov 17
H9 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 104/480-600/1 440 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km • Global NCAP: 4 stars
Good: The most spacious SUV currently offered from Haval. Bad: Heavy fuel consumption. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Ford Everest, Isuzu mu-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
H9 2,0T 4WD Luxury 609 900 11 700 4/1967 P-T 180/5500 75 350/1800 8/4 A 10,40 190 13,1 6 S S S S S S 254 Dec 18

Honda www.honda.co.za Telephone: 0800 466 321 Dealers: 38

Amaze 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 360 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km • Global NCAP: 4 stars
Good: Spacious, especially the boot. Bad: Engine feels a little flat. Our choice: Trend or Comfort. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Ford Figo Sedan, Suzuki DZire, Toyota Etios Sedan, Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Amaze 1,2 Trend 179 900 3 530 4/1199 P 66/6000 - 110/4800 5/F M 12,3 160 6,7 2 S - - S - S 133 -
Amaze 1,2 Comfort 201 800 3 940 4/1199 P 66/6000 71 110/4800 5/F M 12,25 160 6,7 2 S - - S - S 133 Dec 18
Amaze 1,2 Comfort auto 217 400 4 240 4/1199 P 66/6000 - 110/4800 V/F A 13,5 160 6,8 2 S - - S - S 135 -

Ballade 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 400 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Surprisingly spacious and well-specced. Bad: Only the CVT transmissions. Our choice: 1,5 Trend. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Nissan Almera, Hyundai Accent, Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Ballade 1,5 Trend 258 500 5 020 4/1497 P 88/6600 - 145/4600 5/F M 9,6 185 7,1 6 S - - S S S 140 -
Ballade 1,5 Trend auto 286 200 5 550 4/1497 P 88/6600 - 145/4600 V/F A 11,1 190 7,0 6 S - - S S S 137 -
Ballade 1,5 Elegance 301 800 5 840 4/1497 P 88/6600 82 145/4600 5/F M 10,56 185 7,1 6 S - S S S S 140 Aug 14
Ballade 1,5 Elegance auto 318 900 6 170 4/1497 P 88/6600 - 145/4600 V/F A 12,2 180 7,0 6 S - S S S S 137 -
Ballade 1,5 Executive 345 900 6 680 4/1497 P 88/6600 - 145/4600 V/F A 11,1 190 7,0 6 S - S S S S 137 -
BR-V 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Boot: 192-440/1 344 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km (Comfort, Elegance)
Good: Price, space and solid build quality. Bad: As with most 7-seaters, limited space in the third row. Our choice: The Trend model is good value. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos,
Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota Rush, Volkswagen T-Cross. Long-term test: Dec 18 (1,5 Elegance CVT)
BR-V 1,5 Trend 258 800 5 030 4/1497 P 88/6600 - 145/4600 6/F M - - 7,6 2 S - - S - S 151 -
BR-V 1,5 Comfort 285 000 5 520 4/1497 P 88/6600 72 145/4600 6/F M 10,92 140 7,6 2 S - - S - S 151 Dec 16
BR-V 1,5 Comfort auto 302 300 5 850 4/1497 P 88/6600 - 145/4600 V/F A - - 7,4 2 S - - S - S 148 -
BR-V 1,5 Elegance 307 600 5 950 4/1497 P 88/6600 72 145/4600 6/F M 10,92 140 7,6 2 S - - S - S 151 Sep 18
BR-V 1,5 Elegance auto 324 800 6 280 4/1497 P 88/6600 - 145/4600 V/F A - - 7,4 2 S - - S - S 148 -
Civic Sedan 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 47 litres • Boot: 320/896 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Known Honda reliability and new turbo engine. Bad: CVT transmission won’t be to all tastes. Our choice: More affordable 1,8-litre models will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Hyundai Elantra, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan, Toyota Corolla, Audi A3
Sedan, Subaru Impreza Long-term test: 1,5T Sport (March 2020)
Civic 1,8 Comfort 371 800 7 170 4/1799 P 104/6500 - 174/4300 V/F A 10,4 200 7,6 6 S S - S S S 150 -
Civic 1,8 Elegance 416 700 8 030 4/1799 P 104/6500 - 174/4300 V/F A 10,4 200 7,6 6 S S S S S S 150 -
Civic 1,5T Sport 484 200 9 310 4/1498 P-T 127/5500 96 220/1700 V/F A 7,93 200 7,1 6 S S S S S S 140 Oct 16
Civic 1,5T Executive 517 800 9 950 4/1498 P-T 127/5500 - 220/1700 V/F A 8,3 200 7,1 6 S S S S S S 140 -
Civic Hatch 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 47 litres • Boot: 312/1 048 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Very focused and fun to drive hot hatch. Bad: Exterior design will appeal to small audience. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Hyundai i30 N, Volkswagen Golf R, Audi S3 Sportback
Civic Type R 699 900 13 410 4/1996 P-T 228/6500 164 400/2500 6/F M 6,3 272 10,1 6 S S S S S S 200 Apr 18

CR-V 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 57 litres • Boot: 408/1 328 • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Spacious, perfect for a family and ride quality. Bad: A bit expensive. Our choice: 1,5T Executive AWD. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Audi Q3, BMW X1, Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Kuga, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass / Cherokee, Kia Sportage, Lexus
NX, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Qashqai / X-Trail, Peugeot 3008, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volvo XC40 / XC60. 20 000 km test: Nov 18 (1,5T Exclusive AWD)
CR-V 2,0 Comfort 462 700 8 900 4/1997 P 113/6500 - 189/4300 V/F A 11,2 192 8,8 6 S S S S S S 173 -
CR-V 2,0 Elegance 522 800 10 040 4/1997 P 113/6500 - 189/4300 V/F A 11,2 192 8,8 6 S S S S S S 173 -
CR-V 1,5T Executive AWD 639 500 12 260 4/1498 P-T 140/5600 87 240/2000 V/4 A 9,22 200 8,4 6 S S S S S S 167 Sep 17
CR-V 1,5T Exclusive AWD 685 400 13 140 4/1498 P-T 140/5600 - 240/2000 V/4 A 9,4 200 8,4 6 S S S S S S 167 -
HR-V 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 (1,5 Comfort) 50 (1,8 Elegance) litres • Boot: 326/1 112 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Comfort level and reliability. Bad: Cumbersome infotainment system. Our choice: 1,5 Comfort will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q2, Fiat 500X, Citroën C3 Aircross, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-3, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Renault Captur,
Peugeot 2008, Opel Mokka X, Volkswagen T-Cross
HR-V 1,5 Comfort 376 700 7 270 4/1497 P 88/6600 - 145/4600 V/F A 12,0 179 7,4 6 S - S S S S 147 -
HR-V 1,8 Elegance 445 700 8 580 4/1799 P 105/6500 81 172/4300 V/F A 11,43 188 8,2 6 S S S S S S 162 Feb 19

Jazz 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 248/1 104 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km (from Comfort)
Good: Solid and spacious car. Bad: Expensive. Our choice: 1,5 Elegance. Replacement due: Sport added. Also look at: Citroën C3, Ford Fiesta, Kia Rio, Mazda Mazda2, Toyota Yaris, VW Polo
Jazz 1,2 Trend 222 700 4 340 4/1199 P 66/6000 - 110/4800 5/F M 13,5 175 6,7 6 S - - S S S 135 -
Jazz 1,2 Comfort 263 700 5 120 4/1199 P 66/6000 - 110/4800 5/F M 13,6 175 6,7 6 S - - S S S 135 -
Jazz 1,2 Comfort auto 284 000 5 500 4/1199 P 66/6000 - 110/4800 V/F A 14,3 174 6,7 6 S - S S S S 136 -
Jazz 1,5 Elegance 302 600 5 860 4/1497 P 88/6600 - 145/4600 5/F M 9,9 180 7,2 6 S - S S S S 143 -
Jazz 1,5 Elegance auto 319 900 6 190 4/1497 P 88/6600 - 145/4600 V/F A 10,6 180 7,0 6 S - S S S S 140 -
Jazz 1,5 Sport 338 900 6 550 4/1497 P 97/6600 89 155/4600 V/F A 9,62 180 6,7 6 S - S S S S 133 Jun 18

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Accent 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres • Boot: 392/992 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Great value. Spacious. Bad: Brakes and steering feel. Our choice: Fluid. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Honda Ballade, Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Accent 1,6 Motion 269 900 5 240 4/1591 P 91/6300 - 156/4200 6/F M 10,2 190 7,3 2 S - - S - S 145 -
Accent 1,6 Fluid 289 900 5 620 4/1591 P 91/6300 83 156/4200 6/F M 10,4 190 7,32 2 S - - S - S 145 Jul 14
Accent 1,6 Fluid auto 306 900 5 940 4/1591 P 91/6300 - 156/4200 4/F A 11,4 184 7,7 2 S - - S - S 151 -

Atos 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 184/792 litres • Service Plan: 1 year / 15 000 km
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Good: Specification level and true value for your money. Bad: Steering wheel can’t adjust. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Datsun Go, Kia Picanto, Peugeot 108, Renault Kwid, Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Aygo, Volkswagen up!
Atos 1,1 Motion 159 900 3 140 4/1086 P 50/5500 55 99/2800 5/F M 14,50 155 6,8 2 S - - S - S 127 Feb 20

Creta 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 208/992 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Well priced and good level specification. Bad: Lacks character, sparkle and charm. Our choice: 1,6D for everyday comfort. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Ford EcoSport, Mitsubishi ASX, Opel Mokka X, Peugeot 2008,
Renault Captur, VW T-Cross. 20 000 km test: April 2018 (1,6 CRDi Executive)
Creta 1,6 Executive 364 900 7 040 4/1591 P 90/6300 70 150/4850 6/F M 12,41 168 9,5 6 S - - S - S 164 Mar 18
Creta 1,6 Executive Limited Edition 372 900 7 190 4/1591 P 90/6300 - 150/4850 6/F M 11,9 168 9,5 6 S S S S - S 164 -
Creta 1,6 Executive auto 389 900 7 520 4/1591 P 90/6300 - 150/4850 6/F A 12,1 169 10,1 6 S - - S - S 175 -
Creta 1,6 Executive Limited Edition auto 397 900 7 670 4/1591 P 90/6300 - 150/4850 6/F A 12,1 169 10,1 6 S S S S - S 175 -
Creta 1,6D Executive 434 900 8 370 4/1582 D-T 94/4000 68 260/2750 6/F A 11,97 179 8,9 6 S - S S - S 154 Mar 17
Creta 1,6D Executive Limited Edition 438 900 8 450 4/1582 D-T 94/4000 - 260/2750 6/F A 11,9 179 8,9 6 S S S S - S 154 -
Elantra 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 384/1 032 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Ride quality and performance of the Sport. Bad: Expensive top-of-the-range model. Our choice: Executive AT. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Toyota Corolla Sedan, Fiat Tipo Sedan, Honda Civic Sedan
Elantra 1,6 Executive 333 900 6 450 4/1591 P 93/6300 - 155/4850 6/F M 10,1 200 7,8 6 S S S S - S 155 -
Elantra 1,6 Executive auto 353 900 6 830 4/1591 P 93/6300 - 155/4850 6/F A 11,6 195 8,3 6 S S S S - S 161 -
Elantra 2,0 Elite 389 900 7 520 4/1999 P 115/6200 - 195/4500 6/F A 9,9 202 10.0 6 S S S S S S 174 -
Elantra 1,6 Turbo Elite Sport 436 900 8 410 4/1591 P-T 150/6000 109 265/1500 7/F A 6,84 210 9,5 6 S S S S S S 164 Sep 17
Grand i10 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres • Boot: 184/928 litres • Service Plan: None
Good: Improvement on an already capable little car. Bad: Conservative compared to Kia Picanto. Our choice: 1,2 Fluid. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Kia Picanto, Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Aygo, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 108
Grand i10 1,0 Motion 174 900 3 430 3/998 P 48/5500 - 94/3500 5/F M 14,9 155 6,5 2 S - - S - S 132 -
Grand i10 1,0 Motion auto 196 900 3 850 3/998 P 48/5500 - 94/3500 4/F A 16,9 146 7,1 2 S - - S - S 143 -
Grand i10 1,0 Fluid 196 900 3 850 3/998 P 48/5500 - 94/3500 5/F M 14,9 155 6,5 2 S - - S - S 132 -
Grand i10 1,2 Fluid 210 900 4 110 4/1248 P 64/6000 66 120/4000 5/F M 11,73 167 7,1 2 S - - S - S 133 Aug 14
Grand i10 1,2 Fluid auto 232 900 4 530 4/1248 P 64/6000 - 120/4000 4/F A 14,1 161 8,3 2 S - - S - S 147 -
H-1 5-door MPV • Seats: 9 • Fuel tank: 75 litres • Boot: 616/2 800 litres • Payload: 1 335 kg • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Pricing and specification. Bad: Airport shuttle exterior design. Our choice: 2,5 CRDi. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Kia Grand Sedona, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Toyota Hiace / Quantum, Volkswagen Kombi
H-1 2,4 Bus Executive 544 900 10 460 4/2359 P 126/6000 - 224/4200 5/R M 17,1 178 12,2 2 S S S S - S 241 -
H-1 2,5CRDi Bus Elite 674 900 12 940 4/2497 D-T 125/3600 57 441/2000 5/R A 11,99 180 11,8 4 S S S S S S 238 Nov 18

i20 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 256/920 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km (1,2 models) 3 year / 60 000 km (1,4 models) • Global NCAP: 3 stars
Good: Refinement and large cockpit. Bad: Heavy on fuel. Relatively expensive. Our choice: 1,4 Fluid. Replacement due: Active added. Also look at: Citroën C3, Ford Fiesta, Kia Rio, Mazda Mazda2, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen
Polo. For i20 Active: Toyota Yaris Cross, Volkswagen Polo Vivo Maxx. 20 000 km test: July 2016 (1,4 Fluid)
i20 1,2 Motion 249 900 4 860 4/1197 P 61/6000 - 115/4000 5/F M 13,3 165 7,1 2 S - - S - S 140 -
i20 1,2 Fluid 261 900 5 080 4/1197 P 61/6000 - 115/4000 5/F M 13,3 165 7,1 2 S - - S - S 140 -
i20 1,4 Motion 274 900 5 330 4/1368 P 74/6000 - 133/3500 4/F A 13,2 163 9,0 2 S - - S - S 160 -
i20 1,4 Fluid 283 900 5 500 4/1368 P 74/6000 67 133/3500 6/F M 12,94 182 7,8 2 S S - S - S 147 Apr 15
i20 1,4 Fluid auto 302 900 5 860 4/1368 P 74/6000 67 133/3500 4/F A 13,08 163 9,0 2 S S - S - S 160 Sep 15
i20 Active 1,4 298 900 5 790 4/1368 P 74/6000 68 133/3500 6/F M 11,89 182 8,0 2 S S - S - S 155 Sep 18
i30 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 75 000 km
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i30 N 679 900 13 030 4/1998 P-T 202/6000 - 353/1450 6/F M 6,1 250 10,2 7 S S S S S S 163 -

Kona 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 224/856 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Available features and more fun to drive than the Creta. Bad: Styling might not be to all tastes? Our choice: 1,0T Executive. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR, Mazda CX-3, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross
Kona 1,0T Executive 389 900 7 520 3/998 P-T 88/6000 69 172/1500 6/F M 12,08 181 8,2 6 S S S S S S 138 Feb 19
Kona 2,0 Executive 409 900 7 900 4/1999 P 110/6200 67 180/4500 6/F A 10,78 194 8,6 6 S S S S S S 166 Apr 19

Santa Fe 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 64 litres • Boot: 144-472/1 544 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Ride quality and space. Bad: Kia Sorento offers superior value. Our choice: Premium or Executive. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Ford Everest, Kia Sorento, Isuzu mu-X, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Peugeot 5008, Toyota Fortuner
Santa Fe 2,2D Premium 614 900 11 800 4 /2199 D-T 142/3800 - 440/1750 8/F A - - 9,4 6 S S S S S S 200 -
Santa Fe 2,2D Executive 674 900 12 940 4/2199 D-T 142/3800 79 440/1750 8/F A 9,19 203 9,4 6 S S S S S S 200 May 19
Santa Fe 2,2D 4WD Elite 764 900 14 650 4/2199 D-T 142/3800 - 440/1750 8/4 A - - 9,8 6 S S S S S S 200 -

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Tucson 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 62 litres • Boot: 296/1 088 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Very well equipped. Offers dual-clutch transmission. Bad: Top models rather expensive. Our choice: 1,6T. Replacement due: Facelifted, and Sport models added. Also look at: Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Grandland X, Subaru Forester,
Peugeot 3008, Renault Koleos, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
Tucson 2,0 Premium 432 900 8 340 4/1999 P 115/6200 - 196/4000 6/F M 10,6 186 10,7 6 S - - S - S 189 -
Tucson 2,0 Premium auto 454 900 8 750 4/1999 P 115/6200 - 196/4000 6/F A 11,1 181 10,8 6 S - - S - S 185 -
Tucson 2,0 Executive 497 900 9 570 4/1999 P 115/6200 - 196/4000 6/F A 11,1 181 10,8 6 S S S S S S 185 -
Tucson 2,0 Elite 529 900 10 180 4/1999 P 115/6200 - 196/4000 6/F A 11,1 181 10,8 6 S S S S S S 185 -
Tucson 1,6T Elite 607 900 11 660 4/1591 P-T 130/5500 - 265/4500 7/F A 8,9 201 10,2 6 S S S S S S 186 -
Tucson 2,0D Elite 617 900 11 850 4/1995 D-T 131/4000 - 400/1750 8/F A 9,3 201 9,5 6 S S S S S S 164 -
Tucson 1,6T Elite Sport 664 900 12 750 4/1591 P-T 150/5500 - 300/4500 7/F A - - 10,2 6 S S S S S S 186 -
Tucson 2,0D Elite Sport 674 900 12 940 4/1995 D-T 150/4000 - 460/1750 8/F A - - 9,5 6 S S S S S S 164 -
Venue 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 272/904 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Compact and affordable crossover. Bad: Overly firm ride quality. Our choice: Fluid AT. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat Panda / 500X, Ford EcoSport, Honda BR-V, Jeep Renegade, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3,
Mitsubishi ASX, Opel Crossland X, Peugeot 2008, Renault Duster / Captur, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota Rush, Volkswagen T-Cross
Venue 1,0T Motion 274 900 5 330 3/998 P-T 88/6000 - 172/1500 6/F M 11,3 183 7,8 2 S - - S S S 146 -
Venue 1,0T Motion auto 304 900 5 900 3/998 P-T 88/6000 - 172/1500 7/F A 11,5 187 8,3 2 S - - S S S 148 -
Venue 1,0T Fluid 309 900 6 000 3/998 P-T 88/6000 - 172/1500 6/F M 11,3 183 7,8 6 S S S S S S 146 -
Venue 1,0T Fluid auto 339 900 6 570 3/998 P-T 88/6000 76 172/1500 7/F A 11,15 187 8,3 6 S S S S S S 148 Mar 20
Venue 1,0T Glide 369 900 7 140 3/998 P-T 88/6000 - 172/1500 7/F A 11,5 187 8,3 6 S S S S S S 148 -

Isuzu www.isuzu.co.za Telephone: 0800 422 777 Dealers: 142

D-Max Single Cab / Extended Cab / Double Cab Pick-up • Seats: 2 / Double Cab: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 75 litres • Payload: 962/1 180 kg (model dependent) • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Proven reliability. Bad: Feels more bakkie than some competitors. Our choice: 300 4x4 LX. Replacement due: Upgraded (replaced KB). More auto models added. Also look at: Fiat Fullback, Ford Ranger, GWM Steed 6, JAC T8, Mazda BT-50, Mercedes-Benz
X-Class, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
D-Max 250C 276 100 5 350 4/2499 D-T 58/3900 - 176/1800 5/R M - - 9,5 - - - - - - - 208 -
D-Max 250C Fleetside 301 700 5 840 4/2499 D-T 58/3900 - 176/1800 5/R M - - 9,5 - - - - S - - 208 -
D-Max 250 Fleetside 323 200 6 250 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R M - - 9,1 - - - - S - - 199 -
D-Max 250 Fleetside safety 334 700 6 470 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R M - - 9,1 2 S - - S S - 199 -
D-Max 250 LE 381 000 7 350 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R M - - 9,1 2 S - - S S S 199 -
D-Max 250 4x4 Hi-Ride 430 600 8 290 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5x2/2-4 M - - 9,8 2 S - - S S S 217 -
D-Max 300 3,0TD LX 446 000 8 580 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 - 380/1800 6/R M - - 9,2 2 S - S S S S 203 -
D-Max 250 Extended Cab Hi-Ride 385 800 7 440 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R M - - 9,1 2 S - - S S S 199 -
D-Max 250 Extended Cab Hi-Ride auto 403 200 7 770 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R A - - 9,7 2 S - - S S S 214 -
D-Max 300 3,0TD Extended Cab LX 485 700 9 340 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 - 380/1800 6/R M - - 9,4 2 S - S S S S 202 -
D-Max 300 3,0TD Extended Cab LX auto 501 300 9 640 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 - 380/1800 6/R A - - 9,0 2 S - S S S S 198 -
D-Max 300 3,0TD Extended Cab 4x4 LX 553 600 10 630 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 - 380/1800 6x2/2-4 M - - 9,6 2 S - S S S S 211 -
D-Max 250 Double Cab 362 100 6 990 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R M - - 9,2 - - - - S - S 203 -
D-Max 250 Double Cab Hi-Ride 417 900 8 050 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R M - - 9,2 2 S - - S S S 203 -
D-Max 250 Double Cab Hi-Ride auto 435 300 8 380 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R A - - 9,7 2 S - - S S S 214 -
D-Max 250 Double Cab X-Rider 457 300 8 800 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R M - - 9,2 2 S - - S S S 203 -
D-Max 250 Double Cab X-Rider auto 474 700 9 130 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R A - - 9,7 2 S - - S S S 214 -
D-Max 250 Double Cab 4x4 Hi-Ride 469 400 9 030 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5x2/2-4 M - - 9,5 2 S - - S S S 208 -
D-Max 250 Double Cab 4x4 X-Rider 509 000 9 780 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5x2/2-4 M - - 9,5 2 S - - S S S 208 -
D-Max 250 Double Cab LE 459 000 8 830 4/2499 D-T 100/3400 - 320/1800 5/R A - - 9,7 2 S - S S S S 214 -
D-Max 300 3,0TD Double Cab Hi-Ride 464 100 8 930 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 - 380/1800 6/R A - - 9,0 2 S - - S S S 198 -
D-Max 300 3,0TD Double Cab LX 564 900 10 840 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 - 380/1800 6/R M - - 9,2 6 S - S S S S 203 -
D-Max 300 3,0TD Double Cab LX auto 581 100 11 150 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 - 380/1800 6/R A - - 9,0 6 S - S S S S 198 -
D-Max 300 3,0TD Double Cab 4x4 LX 637 700 12 230 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 61 380/1800 6x2/2-4 M 12,8 - 9,6 6 S - S S S S 211 Jun 19
D-Max 300 3,0TD Double Cab 4x4 LX auto 653 400 12 530 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 - 380/1800 6x2/2-4 A - - 9,4 6 S - S S S S 206 -
D-Max 300 3,0TD Double Cab 4x4 LX Arctic Trucks AT 35 805 800 15 420 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 59 380/1800 6x2/2-4 A 12.54 - 10,3 6 S - S S S S 227 Oct 19
mu-X 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 65 litres • Boot: 112 - 416/1 416 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Soft ride and known Isuzu reliability. Bad: Noisy engine. Our choice: All-wheel-drive model to fully enjoy its capabilities. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner, Haval H9, Land Rover Discovery Sport,
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
mu-X 3,0 618 000 11 850 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 - 380/1800 6/R A - - 8,8 6 S - S S S S 194 -
mu-X 3,0 4WD 684 500 13 120 4/2999 D-T 130/3600 63 380/1800 6x2/2-4 A 12,39 - 9,5 6 S - S S S S 208 Aug 18

JAC www.jacmotors.co.za
T6 Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 76 litres • Payload: n/a • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: 1,9T Lux added. Also look at: GWM Steed 5 / 5E, JMC Vigus
T6 1,9T Double Cab Comfort 279 900 5 430 4/1910 D-T 100/3600 - 320/2000 5/R M - 160 9,6 2 S - - S - S 186 -
T6 1,9T Double Cab Lux 304 900 5 900 4/1910 D-T 100/3600 - 320/2000 5/R M - 160 9,6 2 S - - S - S 186 -
T6 2,8T Double Cab Lux 309 900 6 000 4/2771 D-T 88/3600 - 250/1800 6/R M - 150 12,0 2 S - - S - S 232 -
T6 1,9T Double Cab 4x4 Lux 354 900 6 850 4/1910 D-T 100/3600 - 320/2000 5/4 M - 160 9,6 2 S - - S - S 186 -
T8 Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 76 litres • Payload: n/a • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Ford Ranger, GWM Steed 6, Isuzu D-Max, JMC Vigus 5, Nissan NP300 Hardbody, Toyota Hilux
T8 1,9T Double Cab Lux 349 900 6 760 4/1910 D-T 100/3600 - 320/2000 6/R M - - 9,6 2 S - - S - S - -
T8 1,9T Double Cab 4WD Lux 399 000 7 690 4/1910 D-T 100/3600 - 320/2000 6/4 M - - 10,8 2 S - - S - S - -

Jaguar www.jaguar.co.za Telephone: 0860 308 400 Dealers: 33

E-Pace 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 56 litres (diesel) 69 litres (petrol) • Boot: 312/968 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Striking looks and standard specification. Bad: Overweight, and the petrol models lack torque. Our choice: P250 will do. Replacement due: Chequered Flag added. Also look at: Audi Q2 / Q3, BMW X1 / X2, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Lexus UX, Mercedes-
Benz GLB / GLC, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC40
E-Pace D180 AWD 708 116 13 570 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,3 205 6,7 6 S S S S S S 147 -
E-Pace D180 AWD S 752 716 14 420 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,3 205 6,7 6 S S S S S S 147 -
E-Pace D180 AWD Chequered Flag 825 316 15 800 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,3 205 6,7 6 S S S S S S 147 -
E-Pace D180 AWD R-Dynamic SE 830 716 15 900 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,3 205 6,7 6 S S S S S S 147 -
E-Pace D180 AWD R-Dynamic HSE 861 616 16 490 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,3 205 6,7 6 S S S S S S 147 -
E-Pace P250 AWD 744 831 14 270 4/1999 P-T 183/5500 - 365/1200 9/4 A 7,0 230 9,2 6 S S S S S S 174 -
E-Pace P250 AWD S 807 731 15 460 4/1999 P-T 183/5500 - 365/1200 9/4 A 7,0 230 9,2 6 S S S S S S 174 -
E-Pace P250 AWD Chequered Flag 880 531 16 850 4/1999 P-T 183/5500 - 365/1200 9/4 A 7,0 230 9,2 6 S S S S S S 174 -

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E-Pace P250 AWD R-Dynamic SE 885 831 16 950 4/1999 P-T 183/5500 - 365/1200 9/4 A 7,0 230 9,2 6 S S S S S S 174 -
E-Pace P250 AWD R-Dynamic HSE 916 631 17 530 4/1999 P-T 183/5500 - 365/1200 9/4 A 7,0 230 9,2 6 S S S S S S 174 -
F-Pace 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 / 63 / 66 / 82 litres (model dependent) • Boot: 304 / 1 024 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Luxurious and very sporty. Bad: Actually maybe too sporty for some tastes. Our choice: 30d will do. Replacement due: SVR added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, BMW X3 / X5, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque / Velar / Sport, Mercedes GLC / GLE, Porsche Macan /
Cayenne, Maserati Levante
F-Pace 20d AWD Pure 865 904 16 570 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 8/4 A 8,7 208 6,4 6 S S S S S S 139 -
F-Pace 20d AWD R-Sport 1 000 604 19 130 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 67 430/1750 8/4 A 10,60 208 6,4 6 S S S S S S 139 Dec 16
F-Pace 20d AWD Chequered Flag 1 032 904 19 740 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 8/4 A 8,7 208 6,4 6 S S S S S S 139 -
F-Pace 25t Pure 935 240 17 890 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1200 8/R A 6,8 217 8,5 6 S S S S S S 163 -
F-Pace 25t AWD Pure 965 725 18 470 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1200 8/4 A 6,8 217 8,9 6 S S S S S S 170 -
F-Pace 25t AWD Chequered Flag 1 131 525 21 620 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1200 8/4 A 6,8 217 8,9 6 S S S S S S 170 -
F-Pace 25d AWD Pure 956 275 18 290 4/1999 D-T 177/4000 - 500/1500 8/4 A 7,2 217 7,0 6 S S S S S S 153 -
F-Pace 25d AWD Chequered Flag 1 122 075 21 440 4/1999 D-T 177/4000 - 500/1500 8/4 A 7,2 217 7,0 6 S S S S S S 153 -
F-Pace 30t AWD Pure 981 531 18 770 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/4 A 6,0 233 9,2 6 S S S S S S 174 -
F-Pace 30t AWD 300 Sport 1 168 231 22 320 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/4 A 6,0 233 9,2 6 S S S S S S 174 -
F-Pace 30d AWD Pure 1 039 334 19 860 V6/2993 D-T 221/4000 - 700/2000 8/4 A 6,2 241 7,2 6 S S S S S S 159 -
F-Pace 30d AWD 300 Sport 1 225 934 23 410 V6/2993 D-T 221/4000 - 700/2000 8/4 A 6,2 241 7,2 6 S S S S S S 159 -
F-Pace 30d AWD S 1 240 934 23 700 V6/2993 D-T 221/4000 - 700/2000 8/4 A 6,2 241 7,2 6 S S S S S S 159 -
F-Pace 35t AWD S 1 348 059 25 730 V6/2995 P-S 280/6500 137 450/4500 8/4 A 5,88 250 10,7 6 S S S S S S 209 Aug 16
F-Pace SVR 1 571 728 29 990 V8/5000 P-S 405/6000 189 680/2500 8/4 A 4,58 283 14,3 6 S S S S S S 272 Sep 19
F-Type 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Boot: 40 litres (Convertible) 128 litres (Coupé) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Jaguar’s first true sportscar in a very long time. Bad: Even for a sportscar, on the expensive side. Our choice: P380 model will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Porsche 718 Cayman / 718 Boxster / 911, BMW M2 / Z4 / M4, Mercedes AMG GT, Toyota GR
Supra, Aston Martin Vantage
F-Type P300 R-Dynamic Coupé 1 188 140 22 690 4/1997 P-T 221/5500 132 400/1500 8/R A 6,20 250 8,6 6 S S S S S S 163 Jan 18
F-Type P300 R-Dynamic Convertible 1 186 240 22 660 4/1997 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/R A 5,7 250 8,6 4 S S S S S S 163 -
F-Type P380 R-Dynamic Coupé 1 451 000 27 690 V6/2995 P-S 280/6500 - 460/3500 8/R A 4,9 275 10,3 6 S S S S S S 203 -
F-Type P380 R-Dynamic Convertible 1 449 200 27 660 V6/2995 P-S 280/6500 - 460/3500 8/R A 4,9 275 10,3 4 S S S S S S 203 -
F-Type P380 AWD First Edition Coupé 1 590 712 30 350 V6/2995 P-S 280/6500 - 460/3500 8/4 A 5,1 275 10,7 6 S S S S S S 211 -
F-Type P380 AWD First Edition Convertible 1 584 512 30 230 V6/2995 P-S 280/6500 - 460/3500 8/4 A 5,1 275 10,7 4 S S S S S S 211 -
F-Type R P575 AWD Coupé 2 325 049 44 310 V8/5000 P-S 423/6500 - 700/3500 8/4 A 3,7 300 13,6 6 S S S S S S 269 -
F-Type R P575 AWD Convertible 2 323 449 44 280 V8/5000 P-S 423/6500 - 700/3500 8/4 A 4,1 300 13,6 4 S S S S S S 269 -
I-Pace 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Boot: 320/1 168 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Capable in a variety of conditions. Bad: You pay for this latest technology. Our choice: Basically one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: No direct all-electric rival, but also see hybrid SUVs: Land Rover Range Rover Sport P400e, Porsche Cayenne
e-hybrid, Lexus RX 450h, Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
I-Pace EV400 AWD S 1 717 300 32 750 electric E 294 - 696 E/4 A 4,8 200 0,0 6 S S S S S S 0 -
I-Pace EV400 AWD SE 1 776 900 33 890 electric E 294 134 696 E/4 A 4,79 200 0,0 6 S S S S S S 0 Dec 19
I-Pace EV400 AWD HSE 1 854 200 35 360 electric E 294 - 696 E/4 A 4,8 200 0,0 6 S S S S S S 0 -

XE 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres • Boot: 240/800 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Ride and handling. Bad: Rear legroom. Our choice: P250 will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Lexus IS, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4
XE P250 S 748 036 14 330 4/1997 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1300 8/R A 6,5 250 7,6 6 S S S S S S 144 -
XE P250 R-Dynamic S 776 236 14 860 4/1997 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1300 8/R A 6,5 250 7,6 6 S S S S S S 144 -
XE P300 S 785 075 15 030 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/R A 5,9 250 8,0 6 S S S S S S 153 -
XE P250 SE 772 136 14 780 4/1997 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1300 8/R A 6,5 250 7,6 6 S S S S S S 144 -
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XE P250 R-Dynamic HSE 848 436 16 240 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1300 8/R A 6,5 250 7,6 6 S S S S S S 144 -
XE P300 HSE 853 975 16 340 4/1997 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/R A 5,9 250 8,0 6 S S S S S S 153 -
XE P300 R-Dynamic SE 879 475 16 830 4/1997 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/R A 5,9 250 8,0 6 S S S S S S 153 -
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XF 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Boot: 256/856 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Design language similar to that of Jaguar’s XE. Bad: Pricey. Our choice: 25t. Replacement due: Updated. Also look at: Audi A6 / S6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class, Lexus ES, Volvo S90
XF 20d Prestige 897 300 17 160 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 8/R A 8,1 229 5,2 6 S S S S S S 114 -
XF 20d Chequered Flag 994 200 19 010 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 8/R A 8,1 229 5,2 6 S S S S S S 114 -
XF 25t Prestige 940 601 17 990 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1200 8/R A 6,6 244 8,2 6 S S S S S S 154 -
XF 25t Portfolio 1 016 101 19 420 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1200 8/R A 6,6 244 8,2 6 S S S S S S 154 -
XF 25t Chequered Flag 1 037 601 19 830 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1200 8/R A 6,6 244 8,2 6 S S S S S S 154 -
XF 30t R-Sport 1 055 275 20 170 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/R A 5,9 250 8,2 6 S S S S S S 153 -
XF 30t Chequered Flag 1 074 875 20 540 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/R A 5,9 250 8,2 6 S S S S S S 153 -
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Jeep www.jeep.co.za Telephone: 0800 2479 7537 Dealers: 24

Cherokee 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 232/1 184 litres • Maintenance Plan: 6 year / 100 000 km
Good: Stand-out styling and Trailhawk’s 4x4 capability. Bad: Clunky transmission. Our choice: 4x4 Trailhawk. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Lexus NX, Subaru Forester, BMW X3, Land Rover Discovery Sport. 20 000 km test: Jan 2016
Cherokee 2,4L Longitude 636 900 12 210 4/2360 P 130/6400 - 229/3900 9/F A 10,5 196 10,0 7 S S S S S S 193 -
Cherokee 3,2L Limited 702 900 13 470 V6/3239 P 200/6500 - 315/4300 9/F A 8,1 209 11,4 7 S S S S S S 221 -
Cherokee 3,2L 4x4 Limited 763 900 14 630 V6/3239 P 200/6500 - 315/4300 9x2/4 A 8,1 209 12,0 7 S S S S S S 232 -
Cherokee 3,2L 4x4 Trailhawk 798 900 15 290 V6/3239 P 200/6500 99 315/4300 9x2/4 A 8,97 180 12,0 7 S S S S S S 232 Jul 14
Compass 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 248/992 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km
Good: More off-road biased than some competitors. Bad: Already launched three-years ago. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Audi Q3, BMW X1 / X2, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volvo XC40
Compass 2,4 4x4 Trailhawk 599 990 11 510 4/2359 P 129/6400 76 229/3900 9x2/4 A 11,36 185 11,4 6 S S S S S S 230 Mar 20

Grand Cherokee 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 93 litres • Boot: 336/1 416 litres • Maintenance Plan: 6 year / 100 000 km
Good: Excellent off-road. Packaging. Leap in quality. Bad: Low speed ride. Our choice: 3,0 CRD. Replacement due: Trackhawk added. Also look at: Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Velar / Range Rover Sport, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Volkswagen Touareg, BMW X5, Mercedes GLE, Volvo XC90
Grand Cherokee 3,6L Limited 891 900 17 060 V6/3604 P 210/6350 - 347/4300 8x2/4 A 8,3 206 12,5 6 S S S S S S 244 -
Grand Cherokee 3,6L Overland 955 900 18 280 V6/3604 P 210/6350 - 347/4300 8x2/4 A 8,3 206 12,5 6 S S S S S S 244 -
Grand Cherokee 3,6L Summit 1 091 900 20 860 V6/3604 P 210/6350 - 347/4300 8x2/4 A 8,3 206 12,5 6 S S S S S S 244 -
Grand Cherokee 5,7L Overland 1 053 900 20 140 V8/5654 P 259/5200 - 520/4200 8x2/4 A 7,3 225 15,6 6 S S S S S S 304 -
Grand Cherokee 3,0CRD Limited 1 047 900 20 030 V6/2988 D-T 179/3600 - 569/1800 8x2/4 A 8,2 202 9,0 6 S S S S S S 198 -
Grand Cherokee 3,0CRD Overland 1 101 900 21 050 V6/2988 D-T 179/3600 - 569/1800 8x2/4 A 8,2 202 9,0 6 S S S S S S 198 -
Grand Cherokee 3,0CRD Summit 1 256 900 24 000 V6/2988 D-T 179/3600 - 569/1800 8x2/4 A 8,2 202 9,0 6 S S S S S S 198 -
Grand Cherokee SRT 1 348 900 25 750 V8/6417 P 344/6250 - 624/4100 8/4 A 5,0 257 16,8 6 S S S S S S 327 -
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 2 199 900 41 930 V8/6166 P-S 522/6000 - 875/4800 8/4 A 3,5 290 20,2 6 S S S S S S 385 -

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Good: Boutique styling with Jeep charm. Bad: Can be seen as badge-engineered Fiat 500X. Our choice: 1,4 Limited. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q3, BMW X1, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Venue / Creta / Kona, Kia
Seltos, Mercedes-Benz GLB, MINI Countryman, Toyota C-HR, Volkswagen T-Cross / Tiguan
Renegade 1,4T Sport 340 000 6 570 4/1368 P-T 103/5500 - 230/1750 6/F M 10,9 181 7,2 6 S - - S S S 140 -
Renegade 1,4T Longitude 400 000 7 710 4/1368 P-T 103/5500 - 230/1750 6/F A 11,0 181 7,1 6 S - S S S S 137 -
Renegade 1,4T Limited 440 000 8 470 4/1368 P-T 103/5000 - 230/1750 6/F A 11,0 181 7,1 6 S S S S S S 137 -
Renegade 2,4 4x4 Trailhawk 490 000 9 420 4/2360 P 137/6250 - 232/3900 9/4 A 9,8 180 9,0 6 S S S S S S 175 -
Wrangler 2/4-door SUV • Seats: 4 (Wrangler) 4/5 (Wrangler Unlimited) • Fuel tank: 66 litres (Wrangler) 81 litres (Wrangler Unlimited) • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km
Good: Updated, but still a proper off-road vehicle. Bad: Old engine, but more expensive. Our choice: Depends on one’s needs, as small price difference between models. Replacement due: New. Also look at: For Wrangler: Toyota FJ Cruiser,
Mitsubishi Pajero 3-door. For Unlimited: Toyota Land Cruiser 76
Wrangler 3,6 Sahara 857 900 16 420 V6/3605 P 209/6400 - 347/4100 8x2/2-4 A - 177 11,5 4 S S S S S S 223 -
Wrangler 3,6 Rubicon 897 900 17 180 V6/3605 P 209/6400 - 347/4100 8x2/2-4 A - 156 12,1 4 S S S S S S 235 -
Wrangler Unlimited 3,6 Sahara 889 900 17 020 V6/3605 P 209/6400 - 347/4100 8x2/2-4 A - 177 11,6 4 S S S S S S 225 -
Wrangler Unlimited 3,6 Rubicon 914 900 17 500 V6/3605 P 209/6400 - 347/4100 8x2/2-4 A - 156 12,4 4 S S S S S S 239 -

JMC www.jmcsa.co.za Telephone: 011 668 0300 Dealers: 21

Landwind 5 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 288/1 360 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Good ride. Bad: Low specification and turbo lag. Our choice: Lux. Replacement due: Flagship added. Also look at: Mahindra XUV500
Landwind 5 2,0T Lux 245 990 4 780 4/1997 P-T 140/5500 89 250/2800 6/F M 10,53 185 10,2 2 S - - S S - 201 Oct 15
Landwind 5 2,0T Lux auto 276 880 5 370 4/1997 P-T 140/5500 - 250/2800 8/F A 12,7 170 10,2 2 S - - S S - 201 -
Landwind 5 2,0T Flagship 313 880 6 070 4/1997 P-T 140/5500 - 250/2800 8/F A 12,7 170 10,2 4 S - S S S - 201 -
Vigus Single Cab / Double Cab Pick-up • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 74 (petrol) 68 (diesel) • Payload: n/a • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Strong 2,4-litre TDCi engine. Bad: Quality of interior trim. Our choice: Any of the 2,4-litre turbodiesel models. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: GWM Steed 5 / 5E / 6
Vigus 2,4 201 880 3 940 4/2378 P 95/5300 - 201/4000 5/R M - 165 12,2 0 - - - - - - 242 -
Vigus 2,4 Lux 231 880 4 510 4/2378 P 95/5300 - 201/4000 5/R M - 165 12,2 0 - - - - - - 242 -
Vigus 2,4 4WD Lux 292 880 5 670 4/2378 P 95/5300 - 201/4000 5x2/2-4 M - 165 12,8 0 - - - - - - 254 -
Vigus 2,4TDCi 211 880 4 130 4/2402 D-T 88/3800 - 290/1600 5/R M - 160 9,6 0 - - - - - - 213 -
Vigus 2,4TDCi Lux 241 880 4 700 4/2402 D-T 88/3800 - 290/1600 5/R M - 160 9,6 0 - - - - - - 213 -
Vigus 2,4TDCi 4WD Lux 299 990 5 810 4/2402 D-T 88/3800 - 290/1600 5x2/2-4 M - 160 9,8 0 - - - - - - 218 -
Vigus 2,4 Double Cab LX 251 990 4 900 4/2378 P 95/5300 - 201/4000 5/R M - 165 12,2 2 S - - S - - 242 -
Vigus 2,4 Double Cab SLX 282 880 5 480 4/2378 P 95/5300 - 201/4000 5/R M - 165 12,2 2 S - - S - - 242 -
Vigus 2,4TDCi Double Cab LX 282 880 5 480 4/2402 D-T 88/3800 - 290/1600 5/R M - 160 9,6 2 S - - S - - 213 -
Vigus 2,4TDCi Double Cab SLX 312 880 6 050 4/2402 D-T 88/3800 - 290/1600 5/R M - 160 9,6 2 S - - S - - 213 -
Vigus 2,4TDCi Double Cab 4WD LX 348 990 6 740 4/2402 D-T 88/3800 - 290/1600 5x2/2-4 M - 160 9,8 2 S - - S - - 218 -
Vigus 2,4TDCi Double Cab 4WD SLX 379 880 7 330 4/2402 D-T 88/3800 45 290/1600 5x2/2-4 M 15,2 160 9,8 2 S - - S - - 218 Mar 15
Vigus 5 Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 68 litres • Payload: n/a • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Updated version of Vigus. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: GWM Steed 5 / 5E / 6, JAC T6 / T8, Nissan NP300 Hardbody
Vigus 5 2,4TDCi Double Cab LX 317 990 6 150 4/2402 D-T 103/TBA - 310/TBA 5/R M - - - 2 S - S S - S - -
Vigus 5 2,4TDCi Double Cab 4x4 LX 374 990 7 230 4/2402 D-T 103/TBA - 310/TBA 5x2/2-4 M - - - 2 S - S S - S - -

Kia www.kia.co.za Telephone: 011 457 0200 Dealers: 74

Grand Sedona 5-door MPV • Seats: 7 (EX, SXL) 8 (EX+) • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 400/1 984 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Versatility, but… Bad: …it is over 5 metres long. Our choice: EX will do (except if you need the full 8 seats). Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai H-1, Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class, Volkswagen Kombi / Caravelle
Grand Sedona 2,2CRDi EX 643 995 12 350 4/2199 D-T 147/3800 - 440/1750 8/F A 13,6 190 9,6 6 S S S S S S 208 -
Grand Sedona 2,2CRDi EX+ 672 995 12 900 4/2199 D-T 147/3800 70 440/1750 8/F A 10,95 190 9,6 6 S S S S S S 208 Apr 19
Grand Sedona 2,2CRDi SXL 825 995 15 810 4/2199 D-T 147/3800 - 440/1750 8/F A 13,6 190 9,6 6 S S S S S S 208 -
Picanto 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 144/728 • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Comfort, build quality and overall refinement. Bad: Short service plan. Our choice: 1,2 Street. Replacement due: Street auto models added. Also look at: Datsun Go, Hyundai Grand i10, Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Aygo / Etios / Yaris, Peugeot 208, Renault Kwid / Sandero
Picanto 1,0 Start 167 995 3 300 3/998 P 49/5500 - 95/3750 5/F M - 155 6,0 2 S - - S - S 118 -
Picanto 1,0 Start auto 181 995 3 570 3/998 P 49/5500 - 95/3750 4/F A - 155 6,4 2 S - - S - S 126 -
Picanto 1,0 Street 179 995 3 530 3/998 P 49/5500 - 95/3750 5/F M - 155 6,0 2 S - - S - S 118 -
Picanto 1,0 Street auto 193 995 3 790 3/998 P 49/5500 - 95/3750 4/F A - 155 6,4 2 S - - S - S 126 -
Picanto 1,0 Style 189 995 3 720 3/998 P 49/5000 - 95/3750 5/F M - 155 6,0 2 S S - S - S 118 -
Picanto 1,0 Style auto 203 995 3 980 3/998 P 49/5000 - 95/3750 4/F A - 155 6,4 2 S S - S - S 126 -
Picanto 1,2 Street 188 995 3 700 4/1248 P 61/6000 - 122/4000 5/F M - 170 6,0 2 S - - S - S 116 -
Picanto 1,2 Street auto 202 995 3 960 4/1248 P 61/6000 - 122/4000 4/F A - 170 7,1 2 S - - S - S 138 -
Picanto 1,2 Style 198 995 3 890 4/1248 P 61/6000 - 122/4000 5/F M - 170 6,0 2 S S - S - S 116 -
Picanto 1,2 Style auto 212 995 4 150 4/1248 P 61/6000 - 122/4000 4/F A - 170 7,1 2 S S - S - S 138 -
Picanto 1,2 Smart 219 995 4 290 4/1248 P 61/6000 62 122/4000 5/F M 11,45 170 6,0 2 S S - S - S 116 Nov 17
Picanto 1,2 Smart auto 233 995 4 550 4/1248 P 61/6000 - 122/4000 4/F A - 170 7,1 2 S S - S - S 138 -
Rio 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 248/872 • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km (1,2 LS) 4 year / 60 000 km (1,4 models)
Good: Looks great and well equipped. Bad: Weak engines. Our choice: 1,4 EX. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Ford Fiesta, Mazda Mazda2, Nissan Micra, Toyota Yaris, VW Polo, Hyundai i20, Renault Clio
Rio 1,2 LS 248 995 4 840 4/1248 P 62/6000 - 120/4000 5/F M 12,9 170 6,8 2 S S - S - S 135 -
Rio 1,4 LX 267 995 5 200 4/1396 P 74/6300 - 135/4200 6/F M 11,5 176 7,0 2 S S - S - S 137 -
Rio 1,4 LX auto 284 995 5 520 4/1396 P 74/6300 - 135/4200 6/F A 12,9 175 7,4 2 S S - S - S 148 -
Rio 1,4 EX 282 995 5 490 4/1396 P 74/6300 - 135/4200 6/F M 11,5 176 7,0 2 S S - S - S 137 -
Rio 1,4 EX auto 299 995 5 810 4/1396 P 74/6300 - 135/4200 6/F A 12,9 175 7,4 2 S S - S - S 148 -
Rio 1,4 Tec 309 995 6 000 4/1396 P 74/6300 66 135/4200 6/F M 11,31 176 7,0 6 S S S S - S 137 Oct 17
Rio 1,4 Tec auto 326 995 6 320 4/1396 P 74/6300 - 135/4200 6/F A 12,9 175 7,4 6 S S S S - S 148 -
Seltos 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 256/1 072 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Modern styling and variety of model derivatives. Bad: Minor drivetrain lag. Our choice: EX or EX+. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat Panda / 500X, Ford EcoSport, Honda BR-V, Hyundai Venue / Creta, Jeep Renegade, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda
CX-3, Mitsubishi ASX, Opel Crossland X, Peugeot 2008, Renault Duster / Captur, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota Rush, Volkswagen T-Cross
Seltos 1,6 EX 353 995 6 840 4/1591 P 90/6300 - 151/4850 6/F M 11,2 175 8,3 6 S S S S - S 157 -
Seltos 1,6 EX auto 371 995 7 180 4/1591 P 90/6300 - 151/4850 6/F A 11,2 175 8,6 6 S S S S - S 164 -
Seltos 1,6 EX+ 389 995 7 520 4/1591 P 90/6300 - 151/4850 6/F A 11,2 175 8,6 6 S S S S S S 164 -
Seltos 1,4T-GDI GT Line 444 995 8 570 4/1353 P-T 103/6000 80 242/1500 7/F A 9,57 189 7,6 6 S S S S S S 143 Mar 20
Sorento 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 96/472/1 464 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
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Good: Spacious cabin and punchy engine. Bad: Relatively low ground clearance. Our choice: LX will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Ford Everest, Hyundai Santa Fe, Isuzu mu-X, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Peugeot 5008, Toyota Fortuner. Long-term test: July 2019 (2,2 CRDi AWD EX)
Sorento 2,2CRDi LX 599 995 11 510 4/2199 D-T 147/3800 - 440/1750 8/F A 9,4 203 7,6 6 S S S S S S 164 -
Sorento 2,2CRDi AWD LX 639 995 12 270 4/2199 D-T 147/3800 - 440/1750 8/4 A 9,4 203 7,8 6 S S S S S S 170 -
Sorento 2,2CRDi EX 629 995 12 080 4/2199 D-T 147/3800 - 440/1750 8/F A 9,4 203 7,6 6 S S S S S S 164 -
Sorento 2,2CRDi AWD EX 669 995 12 840 4/2199 D-T 147/3800 - 440/1750 8/4 A 9,4 203 7,8 6 S S S S S S 170 -

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Sportage 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 62 litres • Boot: 320/1 192 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Specificiation level, spacious and perceived quality. Bad: Sporty ride quality on high-end models. Our choice: 2,0CRDi EX. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Kuga, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Opel Grandland
X, Peugeot 3008, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan. 20 000 km test: Dec 2018 (1,7 CRDi Ignite Plus)
Sportage 1,6GDI Ignite 399 995 7 710 4/1591 P 97/6300 66 161/4850 6/F A 13,14 170 9,2 6 S S S S S S 175 Mar 19
Sportage 2,0 Ignite Plus 409 995 7 900 4/1999 P 115/6200 - 196/4000 6/F M 10,5 186 9,7 6 S S S S S S 183 -
Sportage 2,0 Ignite Plus auto 423 995 8 170 4/1999 P 115/6200 - 196/4000 6/F A 11,1 181 9,7 6 S S S S S S 184 -
Sportage 2,0CRDi Ignite Plus 474 995 9 140 4/1995 D-T 131/4000 - 400/1750 8/F A 9,3 201 7,6 6 S S S S S S 164 -
Sportage 2,0 EX 480 995 9 250 4/1999 P 115/6200 - 196/4000 6/F A 11,1 181 9,7 6 S S S S S S 184 -
Sportage 2,0 EX Plus 521 995 10 030 4/1999 P 115/6200 - 196/4000 6/F A 11,1 181 9,7 6 S S S S S S 184 -
Sportage 2,0CRDi EX 531 995 10 220 4/1995 D-T 131/4000 - 400/1750 8/F A 9,3 201 7,6 6 S S S S S S 164 -
Sportage 2,0CRDi EX AWD 559 995 10 750 4/1995 D-T 131/4000 - 400/1750 8/4 A 9,5 201 7,6 6 S S S S S S 164 -
Sportage 2,0CRDi EX Plus 572 995 11 000 4/1995 D-T 131/4000 - 400/1750 8/F A 9,3 201 7,6 6 S S S S S S 164 -

Lamborghini www.johannesburg.lamborghini Telephone: 010 020 4000 Dealers: 1

Aventador 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 90 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Serious pace, looks and dynamic ability. Bad: You pay supercar money. Our choice: The Roadster, for ultimate thrills. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Ferrari 812, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, McLaren 720S
Aventador S Coupé 7 895 000 150 200 V12/6498 P 544/8400 - 690/5500 7/4 A 2,9 350 24,1 6 S S O S S S 464 -
Aventador S Roadster 8 695 000 165 410 V12/6498 P 544/8400 - 690/5500 7/4 A 3,0 350 24,1 6 S S O S S S 464 -

Huracán 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 48 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Great sounding V10 engine. Bad: Seating position is far from perfect. Our choice: Coupé. Replacement due: Evo added. Also look at: Ferrari F8 / Portofino, McLaren GT / 600LT, Aston Martin Vantage
Huracán Evo Coupé 5 695 000 108 380 V10/5204 P 470/8000 - 600/6500 7/4 A 2,9 325+ 16,7 4 S S O S S S 332 -
Huracán Evo Spyder 6 265 000 119 210 V10/5204 P 470/8000 - 600/6500 7/4 A 3,1 325 16,9 4 S S O S S S 338 -

Urus 5-door SUV • Seats: 5/4 • Fuel tank: 85 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Probably the most sporty SUV to date. Bad: Untested at this stage. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga, Porsche Cayenne turbo Coupé
Urus 3 495 000 66 550 V8/3996 P-T 478/6000 - 850/2250 8/4 A 3,6 305 15,1 6 S S S S S S 292 -

Land Rover www.landrover.co.za Telephone: 0860 110 090 Dealers: 31

Discovery 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (Optional 7) • Fuel tank: 85 litres (diesel) 89 litres (petrol) • Boot: 88/1 592 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Comfortable and soft ride. Bad: Makes the Discovery Sport seem like good value. Our choice: SE Td6. Replacement due: Sd4 added. Also look at: Audi Q7, BMW X5 / X7, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lexus RX / LX, Mercedes GLE / GLS, Porsche Cayenne, Toyota Land
Cruiser Prado, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90
Discovery S Sd4 1 033 572 19 760 4/1999 D-T 177/4000 - 500/1500 8x2/4 A 8,7 207 7,8 6 S O S S S S 168 -
Discovery S Si4 1 040 024 19 880 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8x2/4 A 7,7 201 11,3 6 S O S S S S 219 -
Discovery S Td6 1 111 206 21 230 V6/2993 D-T 190/3750 - 600/1750 8(x2)/4 A 8,1 209 9,4 8 S S S S S S 207 -
Discovery S Si6 1 160 090 22 160 V6/2995 P-S 250/6500 - 450/3500 8x2/4 A 7,1 209 13,8 8 S S S S S S 263 -
Discovery SE Sd4 1 193 872 22 800 4/1999 D-T 177/4000 - 500/1500 8x2/4 A 8,7 207 7,8 6 S S S S S S 168 -
Discovery SE Si4 1 194 124 22 810 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8x2/4 A 7,7 201 11,3 6 S S S S S S 219 -
Discovery SE Td6 1 264 206 24 140 V6/2993 D-T 190/3750 - 600/1750 8x2/4 A 8,1 209 9,4 8 S S S S S S 207 -
Discovery Landmark Td6 1 317 506 25 150 V6/2993 D-T 190/3750 - 600/1750 8x2/4 A 8,1 209 9,4 6 S S S S S S 207 -
Discovery SE Si6 1 290 290 24 640 V6/2995 P-S 250/6500 - 450/3500 8x2/4 A 7,1 209 13,8 8 S S S S S S 263 -
Discovery HSE Sd4 1 333 872 25 460 4/1999 D-T 177/4000 - 500/1500 8x2/4 A 8,7 207 7,8 6 S S S S S S 168 -
Discovery HSE Si4 1 334 224 25 470 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8x2/4 A 7,7 201 11,3 6 S S S S S S 219 -
Discovery HSE Td6 1 406 806 26 850 V6/2993 D-T 190/3750 86 600/1750 8x2/4 A 8,74 209 9,4 8 S S S S S S 207 Nov 17
Discovery HSE Si6 1 432 990 27 350 V6/2995 P-S 250/6500 - 450/3500 8x2/4 A 7,1 209 13,8 8 S S S S S S 263 -
Discovery HSE Luxury Sd4 1 432 972 27 350 4/1999 D-T 177/4000 - 500/1500 8x2/4 A 8,7 207 7,8 6 S S S S S S 168 -
Discovery HSE Luxury Si4 1 433 224 27 350 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8x2/4 A 7,7 201 11,3 6 S S S S S S 219 -
Discovery HSE Luxury Td6 1 508 806 28 790 V6/2993 D-T 190/3750 - 600/1750 8x2/4 A 8,1 209 9,4 8 S S S S S S 207 -
Discovery HSE Luxury Si6 1 534 990 29 290 V6/2995 P-S 250/6500 - 450/3500 8x2/4 A 7,1 209 13,8 8 S S S S S S 263 -
Discovery Sport 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (Optional 7) • Fuel tank: 65 litres (diesel) 70 litres (petrol) • Boot: 48 / 1 232 litres (7-seater) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Off-road ability. Bad: Facelift version untested. Our choice: D180. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Ford Everest, Isuzu mu-X, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Jeep Cherokee, Lexus NX, Peugeot 5008, Volvo XC60
Discovery Sport D180 753 548 14 430 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,7 202 7,0 7 S S S S S S 152 -
Discovery Sport P250 767 870 14 700 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1300 9/4 A 7,6 225 9,6 7 S S S S S S 183 -
Discovery Sport D180 S 799 548 15 310 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,7 202 7,0 7 S S S S S S 152 -
Discovery Sport P250 S 813 770 15 580 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1300 9/4 A 7,6 225 9,6 7 S S S S S S 183 -
Discovery Sport D180 R-Dynamic S 823 148 15 750 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,7 202 7,0 7 S S S S S S 152 -
Discovery Sport P250 R-Dynamic S 837 470 16 030 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1300 9/4 A 7,6 225 9,6 7 S S S S S S 183 -
Discovery Sport D180 R-Dynamic SE 859 348 16 440 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,7 202 7,0 7 S S S S S S 152 -
Discovery Sport P250 R-Dynamic SE 873 670 16 720 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1300 9/4 A 7,6 225 9,6 7 S S S S S S 183 -
Discovery Sport D180 R-Dynamic HSE 901 848 17 250 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,7 202 7,0 7 S S S S S S 152 -
Discovery Sport P250 R-Dynamic HSE 916 070 17 520 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1300 9/4 A 7,6 225 9,6 7 S S S S S S 183 -
Range Rover 5-door SUV • Seats: 4 / 5 • Fuel tank: 86 (diesel) 90 (hybrid) 104 litres (petrol) • Boot: 392 litres (excl. P400e) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Ultra-luxurious interior. King-of-the-hill ability and appeal. Bad: Only L (long wheelbase) offers decent rear legroom. Our choice: Vogue SE SDV8. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Aston Martin DBX, BMW X7, Bentley Bentayga, Lexus LX,
Mercedes GLS / G-Class, Porsche Cayenne, Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Range Rover Vogue TDV6 2 089 406 39 830 V6/2993 D-T 190/3750 - 600/1750 8x2/4 A 8,0 209 9,4 8 S S S S S S 207 -
Range Rover Vogue SDV8 2 207 689 42 080 V8/4367 D-T 250/3500 - 740/1750 8x2/4 A 6,9 218 10,4 8 S S S S S S 229 -
Range Rover Vogue P400e 2 292 500 43 690 4/1999 P-T/H 297 - 640 8+Le/4 A 6,8 220 3,4 8 S S S S S S 64 -
Range Rover Vogue SE P400e 2 491 000 47 460 4/1999 P-T/H 297 - 640 8+Le/4 A 6,8 220 3,4 8 S S S S S S 64 -
Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 2 563 689 48 850 V8/4367 D-T 250/3500 - 740/1750 8x2/4 A 6,9 218 10,4 8 S S S S S S 229 -
Range Rover L Vogue SE P400e 2 595 300 49 450 4/1999 P-T/H 297 - 640 8+Le/4 A 6,9 220 3,4 8 S S S S S S 64 -
Range Rover Vogue SE Supercharged 2 633 511 50 170 V8/5000 P-S 386/6000 - 625/2500 8x2/4 A 5,4 225 15,4 8 S S S S S S 294 -
Range Rover L Vogue SE SDV8 2 671 289 50 890 V8/4367 D-T 250/3500 - 740/1750 8x2/4 A 6,9 218 10,4 8 S S S S S S 229 -
Range Rover L Vogue SE Supercharged 2 728 611 51 980 V8/5000 P-S 386/6000 - 625/2500 8x2/4 A 5,4 225 15,4 8 S S S S S S 294 -
Range Rover Autobiography P400e 2 836 600 54 030 4/1999 P-T/H 297 - 640 8+Le/4 A 6,8 220 3,4 8 S S S S S S 64 -
Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 2 919 789 55 620 V8/4367 D-T 250/3500 - 740/1750 8x2/4 A 6,9 218 10,4 8 S S S S S S 229 -
Range Rover L Autobiography P400e 2 948 800 56 170 4/1999 P-T/H 297 - 640 8+Le/4 A 6,9 220 3,4 8 S S S S S S 64 -
Range Rover Autobiography Supercharged 2 989 511 56 940 V8/5000 P-S 386/6000 - 625/2500 8x2/4 A 5,4 225 15,4 8 S S S S S S 294 -
Range Rover L Autobiography SDV8 3 035 289 57 810 V8/4367 D-T 250/3500 - 740/1750 8x2/4 A 6,9 218 10,4 8 S S S S S S 229 -
Range Rover L Autobiography Supercharged 3 105 011 59 140 V8/5000 P-S 386/6000 - 625/2500 8x2/4 A 5,5 225 15,4 8 S S S S S S 294 -
Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic Supercharged 3 720 411 70 840 V8/5000 P-S 416/6000 - 700/3500 8x2/4 A 5,1 225 15,4 8 S S S S S S 294 -
Range Rover L SVAutobiography P400e 4 128 100 78 590 4/1999 P-T/H 297 - 640 8+Le/4 A 6,9 220 3,4 8 S S S S S S 64 -
Range Rover L SVAutobiography SDV8 4 249 489 80 900 V8/4367 D-T 250/3500 - 740/1750 8x2/4 A 6,9 218 10,4 8 S S S S S S 229 -
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Range Rover Evoque 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 65 litres (diesel) 67 litres (petrol) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Design similar to that of more expensive Range Rover products. Bad: Expensive compared to rivals. Our choice: D180 SE.Replacement due: New. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q5, BMW X2 / X3 / X4, Jaguar E-Pace / F-Pace, Jeep Cherokee, Lexus NX,
Mercedes-Benz GLC, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60
Range Rover Evoque D180 760 075 14 560 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,3 205 7,0 6 S S S S S S 153 -
Range Rover Evoque P250 805 099 15 410 4/1999 P-T 183/5500 - 365/1300 9/4 A 7,5 230 8,9 6 S S S S S S 169 -
Range Rover Evoque D180 S 811 275 15 530 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,3 205 7,0 6 S S S S S S 153 -
Range Rover Evoque P250 S 856 399 16 390 4/1999 P-T 183/5500 - 365/1300 9/4 A 7,5 230 8,9 6 S S S S S S 169 -
Range Rover Evoque D180 SE 872 275 16 690 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,3 205 7,0 6 S S S S S S 153 -
Range Rover Evoque P250 SE 917 399 17 550 4/1999 P-T 183/5500 - 365/1300 9/4 A 7,5 230 8,9 6 S S S S S S 169 -
Range Rover Evoque D180 R-Dynamic HSE 950 575 18 180 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1750 9/4 A 9,3 205 7,0 6 S S S S S S 153 -
Range Rover Evoque P250 R-Dynamic HSE 995 799 19 040 4/1999 P-T 183/5500 - 365/1300 9/4 A 7,5 230 8,9 6 S S S S S S 169 -
Range Rover Evoque D180 R-Dynamic SE First Edition 976 975 18 680 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 67 430/1750 9/4 A 9,88 205 7,0 6 S S S S S S 153 Sep 19
Range Rover Evoque P250 R-Dynamic SE First Edition 1 021 999 19 540 4/1999 P-T 183/5500 - 365/1300 9/4 A 7,5 230 8,9 6 S S S S S S 169 -
Range Rover Sport 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 86 (diesel) 90 (hybrid) 104 litres (petrol) • Boot: 376 / 1 296 litres (excl. P400e) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: A sportier alternative to the standard Range Rover. Bad: Ageing. Our choice: SE TDV6 will do. Replacement due: P360 and P400 added. Also look at: Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Mercedes G63, Jaguar F-Pace / I-Pace, Maserati Levante
Range Rover Sport S Si4 1 176 412 22 470 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/4 A 7,3 201 11,0 8 S S S S S S 211 -
Range Rover Sport S P360 1 258 765 24 040 6/2996 P-T 265/5500 - 450/2000 8x2/4 A 6,6 209 11,0 8 S S S S S S 213 -
Range Rover Sport S TDV6 1 293 806 24 700 V6/2993 D-T 190/3750 - 600/1750 8(x2)/4 A 7,7 209 8,3 8 S S S S S S 182 -
Range Rover Sport SE Si4 1 234 112 23 570 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/4 A 7,3 201 11,0 8 S S S S S S 211 -
Range Rover Sport SE TDV6 1 305 206 24 920 V6/2993 D-T 190/3750 - 600/1750 8(x2)/4 A 7,7 209 8,3 8 S S S S S S 182 -
Range Rover Sport SE P360 1 318 165 25 170 6/2996 P-T 265/5500 - 450/2000 8x2/4 A 6,6 209 11,0 8 S S S S S S 213 -
Range Rover Sport SE SDV6 1 421 723 27 130 V6/2993 D-T 225/4000 - 700/1500 8(x2)/4 A 7,3 209 8,4 8 S S S S S S 185 -
Range Rover Sport HSE TDV6 1 451 306 27 700 V6/2993 D-T 190/3750 - 600/1750 8x2/4 A 7,7 209 8,3 8 S S S S S S 182 -
Range Rover Sport HSE Si4 1 452 012 27 710 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/4 A 7,3 201 11,0 8 S S S S S S 211 -
Range Rover Sport HSE P360 1 542 665 29 430 6/2996 P-T 265/5500 - 450/3500 8x2/4 A 6,6 209 11,0 8 S S S S S S 213 -
Range Rover Sport HSE SDV6 1 681 823 32 080 V6/2993 D-T 225/4000 97 700/1500 8x2/4 A 7,94 209 8,4 8 S S S S S S 185 May 19
Range Rover Sport HSE P400e 1 699 500 32 420 4/1999 P-T/H 297 - 640 8+Le/4 A 6,7 220 3,4 8 S S S S S S 64 -
Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic P400e 1 745 100 33 280 4/1999 P-T/H 297 - 640 8+Le/4 A 6,7 220 3,4 8 S S S S S S 64 -
Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic Supercharged 1 853 835 35 350 V8/5000 P-S 386/6000 - 625/2500 8x2/4 A 5,3 225 15,4 8 S S S S S S 294 -
Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic SDV8 1 866 989 35 600 V8/4367 D-T 250/3500 - 740/1750 8x2/4 A 6,9 225 10,1 8 S S S S S S 219 -
Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic P400 1 749 059 33 360 6/2996 P-T 294/5500 - 450/3500 8x2/4 A 5,9 225 11,0 8 S S S S S S 209 -
Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic P400e 1 880 800 35 860 4/1999 P-T/H 297 - 640 8+Le/4 A 6,7 220 3,4 8 S S S S S S 64 -
Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic Supercharged 2 067 789 39 420 V8/5000 P-S 386/6000 - 625/2500 8x2/4 A 5,3 225 15,4 8 S S S S S S 294 -
Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic SDV8 2 120 835 40 430 V8/4367 D-T 250/3500 - 740/1750 8x2/4 A 6,9 225 10,1 8 S S S S S S 219 -
Range Rover Sport SVR 2 428 935 46 280 V8/5000 P-S 423/6000 - 700/3500 8x2/4 A 4,5 280 15,4 8 S S S S S S 294 -
Range Rover Velar 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres (4-cyl diesel) 66 litres (6-cyl diesel) 82 litres (petrol) • Boot: 312/1 096 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Possibly the best looking Range Rover to date. Bad: Pricing close to RR Sport. Our choice: D300. Replacement due: SVAutobiography added. Also look at: Audi Q8, Porsche Macan / Cayenne / Cayenne Coupé, BMW X5 / X6, Mercedes GLE, Jaguar F-Pace / I-Pace, Lexus RX
Range Rover Velar D180 1 050 183 20 070 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1500 8/4 A 8,9 201 6,5 6 S S S S S S 142 -
Range Rover Velar P250 1 054 105 20 150 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1200 8/4 A 6,7 217 9,1 6 S S S S S S 173 -
Range Rover Velar D240 1 119 901 21 400 4/1999 D-T 177/4000 - 500/1500 8/4 A 7,3 217 7,0 6 S S S S S S 154 -
Range Rover Velar P300 1 111 537 21 240 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/4 A 6,0 234 9,4 6 S S S S S S 178 -
Range Rover Velar D275 1 186 801 22 670 V6/2993 D-T 202/4000 - 625/1500 8/4 A 7,0 218 7,9 6 S S S S S S 173 -
Range Rover Velar P340 1 194 591 22 820 V6/2995 P-S 250/6500 - 450/4500 8/4 A 6,4 233 11,3 6 S S S S S S 214 -
Range Rover Velar D300 1 206 846 23 050 V6/2993 D-T 221/4000 - 700/1500 8/4 A 6,5 241 7,7 6 S S S S S S 167 -
Range Rover Velar P380 1 224 091 23 380 V6/2995 P-S 280/6500 - 450/4500 8/4 A 5,7 250 11,3 6 S S S S S S 214 -
Range Rover Velar D180 S 1 142 183 21 820 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1500 8/4 A 8,9 201 6,5 6 S S S S S S 142 -
Range Rover Velar P250 S 1 146 105 21 890 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1200 8/4 A 6,7 217 9,1 6 S S S S S S 173 -
Range Rover Velar D240 S 1 211 901 23 150 4/1999 D-T 177/4000 - 500/1500 8/4 A 7,3 217 7,0 6 S S S S S S 154 -
Range Rover Velar D300 S 1 298 746 24 800 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/4 A 6,0 234 9,4 6 S S S S S S 178 -
Range Rover Velar D275 S 1 278 601 24 410 V6/2993 D-T 202/4000 - 625/1500 8/4 A 7,0 218 7,9 6 S S S S S S 173 -
Range Rover Velar P340 S 1 286 491 24 560 V6/2995 P-S 250/6500 - 450/4500 8/4 A 6,4 233 11,3 6 S S S S S S 214 -
Range Rover Velar D300 S 1 263 996 24 280 V6/2993 D-T 221/4000 - 700/1500 8/4 A 6,5 241 7,7 6 S S S S S S 167 -
Range Rover Velar P380 S 1 316 091 25 130 V6/2995 P-S 280/6500 - 450/4500 8/4 A 5,7 250 11,3 6 S S S S S S 214 -
Range Rover Velar D180 SE 1 195 683 22 840 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1500 8/4 A 8,9 201 6,5 6 S S S S S S 142 -
Range Rover Velar P250 SE 1 199 605 22 910 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1200 8/4 A 6,7 217 9,1 6 S S S S S S 173 -
Range Rover Velar D240 SE 1 265 401 24 160 4/1999 D-T 177/4000 - 500/1500 8/4 A 7,3 217 7,0 6 S S S S S S 154 -
Range Rover Velar D300 SE 1 352 346 25 820 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/4 A 6,0 234 9,4 6 S S S S S S 178 -
Range Rover Velar D275 SE 1 332 201 25 430 V6/2993 D-T 202/4000 - 625/1500 8/4 A 7,0 218 7,9 6 S S S S S S 173 -
Range Rover Velar P340 SE 1 340 091 25 580 V6/2995 P-S 250/6500 - 450/4500 8/4 A 6,4 233 11,3 6 S S S S S S 214 -
Range Rover Velar D300 SE 1 316 296 25 280 V6/2993 D-T 221/4000 - 700/1500 8/4 A 6,5 241 7,7 6 S S S S S S 167 -
Range Rover Velar P380 SE 1 369 691 26 150 V6/2995 P-S 280/6500 - 450/4500 8/4 A 5,7 250 11,3 6 S S S S S S 214 -
Range Rover Velar D180 HSE 1 294 283 24 710 4/1999 D-T 132/4000 - 430/1500 8/4 A 8,9 201 6,5 6 S S S S S S 142 -
Range Rover Velar P250 HSE 1 298 205 24 790 4/1999 P-T 184/5500 - 365/1200 8/4 A 6,7 217 9,1 6 S S S S S S 173 -
Range Rover Velar D240 HSE 1 363 901 26 040 4/1999 D-T 177/4000 85 500/1500 8/4 A 10,32 217 7,0 6 S S S S S S 154 Apr 18
Range Rover Velar D300 HSE 1 450 946 27 690 4/1999 P-T 221/5500 - 400/1500 8/4 A 6,0 234 9,4 6 S S S S S S 178 -
Range Rover Velar D275 HSE 1 430 801 27 310 V6/2993 D-T 202/4000 - 625/1500 8/4 A 7,0 218 7,9 6 S S S S S S 173 -
Range Rover Velar P340 HSE 1 438 591 27 460 V6/2995 P-S 250/6500 - 450/4500 8/4 A 6,4 233 11,3 6 S S S S S S 214 -
Range Rover Velar D300 HSE 1 412 496 27 120 V6/2993 D-T 221/4000 101 700/1500 8/4 A 8,42 241 7,7 6 S S S S S S 167 Dec 17
Range Rover Velar P380 HSE 1 468 191 28 020 V6/2995 P-S 280/6500 - 450/4500 8/4 A 5,7 250 11,3 6 S S S S S S 214 -
Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition 1 789 675 34 130 V8/5000 P-S 405/6500 191 680/3500 8/4 A 4,63 274 14,2 6 S S S S S S 270 Jan 20

Lexus www.lexus.co.za Telephone: 0800 139 111 Dealers: 19

ES 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres (ES 250) 50 litres (ES 300h) • Boot: 352 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Cabin, subtle ride quality and price. Bad: Maybe the lack of a more powerful derivative? Our choice: ES 250 EX. Replacement due: ES300h EX added. Also look at: BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Jaguar XE / XF, Volvo S90
ES 250 EX 640 400 12 280 4/2494 P 152/6600 95 243/4000 8/F A 9,20 210 7,9 10 S S S S S S 150 Dec 18
ES 300h EX 774 300 14 830 4/2494 P/H 160 - 221+e V/F A 8,9 180 5,5 10 S S S S S S 104 -
ES 300h SE 910 900 17 420 4/2494 P/H 160 - 221+e V/F A 8,9 180 5,5 10 S S S S S S 104 -
IS 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Boot: 328/896 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Pleasing naturally-aspirated engine, ride quality and specification level. Bad: Tight cockpit. Our choice: 300 EX. Replacement due: Hybrid added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Jaguar XE, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4
IS 300 EX 733 100 14 040 4/1998 P-T 180/5800 109 350/1650 8/R A 7,58 230 9,0 10 S S S S S S 175 Feb 16 (200t)
IS 300h SE 826 500 15 820 4/2494 P/H 164 - 221+e V/R A 8,5 200 6,0 10 S S S S S S 117 -
IS 350 F-Sport 863 200 16 520 V6/3456 P 232/6600 - 380/4800 8/R A 5,9 225 11,6 10 S S S S S S 221 -
LC 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 82 litres • Boot: 168 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Design and free-revving, naturally-aspirated V8 engine. Bad: A heavy car that slightly dims the performance. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: BMW 8 Series Coupé, Mercedes S-Class Coupé
LC 500 1 991 400 37 970 V8/4969 P 351/7100 181 540/4800 10/R A 5,28 270 13,9 8 S S S S S S 267 Nov 17

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LS 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 82 litres • Boot: 344 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 services / 105 000 km
Good: Superb ride, comfort and standard specification. Bad: Pricey versus competitors. Our choice: Only one engine derivative. Replacement due: F-Sport added. Also look at: BMW 7 Series, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
LS 500 F-Sport 2 022 000 38 550 V6/3444 P-T 310/6000 - 600/1600 10/R A 5,0 250 11,4 10 S S S S S S 217 -
LS 500 2 200 800 41 950 V6/3444 P-T 310/6000 138 600/1600 10/R A 5,7 250 11,4 10 S S S S S S 217 Aug18

LX 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (diesel) 8 (petrol) • Fuel tank: 93 litres (diesel) 138 litres (petrol) • Boot: 232-656/1 720 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 services / 100 000 km
Good: Hugely spacious. Loads of technology and features. Bad: A bit garish. Size. Our choice: 450d. Replacement due: Facelifted. Diesel added. Also look at: Nissan Patrol, Toyota Land Cruiser 200, Land Rover Range Rover, Audi Q7, BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS
LX 450d 1 787 900 34 100 V8/4461 D-T 195/3400 - 650/1600 6x2/4 A 8,6 210 12,2 10 S S S S S S 270 -
LX 570 1 853 100 35 340 V8/5663 P 270/5600 - 530/3200 8x2/4 A 7,7 210 17,4 10 S S S S S S 336 -

NX 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres (non-hybrid) 56 litres (hybrid) • Boot: 280/1 168 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: More affordable FWD model now available. Bad: Dynamically not as competent as some competitors. Our choice: 300 E. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q5, BMW X3 / X4, Mercedes GLC, Jaguar E-Pace, Jeep Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery
Sport / Range Rover Evoque, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60
NX 300 EX 737 100 14 120 4/1998 P-T 175/4800 - 350/1650 6/4 A 7,1 200 9,5 8 S S S S S S 184 -
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RC 2-door Coupé • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Boot: 280/688 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Old-school V8-engined coupé. Bad: Not as modern as some of its competitors. Our choice: RC F. Replacement due: Facelifted. RC F added. Also look at: Mercedes-Benz/AMG C-/E-Class Coupé, Audi A5/S5/RS5 Coupé, BMW 4 Series Coupé / M4 Coupé, Ford
Mustang Fastback, Nissan 370Z
RC 350 F-Sport 1 009 100 19 290 V6/3456 P 232/6600 - 380/4800 8/R A 6,3 230 10,9 8 S S S S S S 212 -
RC F 1 358 100 25 920 V8/4969 P 351/7100 - 530/4800 8/R A 4,3 270 13,4 8 S S S S S S 254 -
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RX 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 (RX) 7 (RX 350L) • Fuel tank: 72 litres (350 models) 65 litres (450h) • Boot: 76/204-292/1 248 (7-seater) 280/992 (5-seater) litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Refined and well-damped ride. Bad: Not as dynamic as some competitors. Our choice: 350 EX. Replacement due: Facelifted. F-Sport added. Also look at: BMW X5 / X6, Mercedes GLE, Audi Q7 / Q8, Porsche Cayenne, Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar F-Pace / I-Pace, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Volvo XC90
RX 350 EX 1 032 200 19 730 V6/3456 P 221/6300 - 370/4600 8/4 A 8,0 200 11,5 10 S S S S S S 223 -
RX 350L EX 1 108 700 21 180 V6/3456 P 216/6300 102 358/4600 8/4 A 8,33 200 12,2 10 S S S S S S 234 May 18
RX 350 F-Sport 1 154 800 22 060 V6/3456 P 221/6300 - 370/4600 8/4 A 8,0 200 11,5 10 S S S S S S 223 -
RX 450h SE 1 342 100 25 620 V6/3456 P/H 230 89 335+e V/4 A 8,87 200 6,8 10 S S S S S S 131 Apr 16
UX 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 47 litres (200) 43 litres (250h) • Boot: 192-832 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Unique design and high specification level. Bad: 2,0-litre engine lacks torque. Our choice: 200 EX will do. Replacement due: New, and 250h EX added. Also look at: Audi Q2, BMW X2, Jaguar E-Pace, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Volvo XC40
UX 200 EX 641 900 12 310 4/1987 P 126/6600 - 205/4800 V/F A 9,2 190 7,3 8 S - S S S S 142 -
UX 250h EX 676 800 12 970 4/1987 P/H 135 - 180+e V/F A 8,5 177 5,4 8 S - S S S S 103 -
UX 250h SE 741 400 14 200 4/1987 P/H 135 - 180+e V/F A 8,5 177 5,4 8 S - S S S S 103 -
UX 200 F-Sport 770 000 14 740 4/1987 P 126/6600 85 205/4800 V/F A 9,2 190 7,3 8 S S S S S S 142 May 19

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Bolero Single / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 3 (Single Cab) 4/5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 57 litres • Payload: 1 025 kg (Single Cab) 925 kg (Double Cab) • Service Plan: Optional 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Tough, apparently, and quite cheap. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Unknown. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: GWM Steed 5 / Steed 5E, JMC Vigus
Bolero 2,5Di Maxitruck Plus 156 999 3 090 4/2523 D-T 46/3200 - 195/1400 5/R M - 115 8,4 - - - - - - - 186 -
Bolero 2,5TD Loader 176 999 3 470 4/2498 D-T 74/3800 - 238/1800 5/R M - - 11,4 - - - - - - - 251 -
Bolero 2,5TD 187 999 3 680 4/2498 D-T 74/3800 - 238/1800 5/R M - - 11,4 - - - - S - - 251 -
Bolero 2,5TD 4x4 218 999 4 270 4/2498 D-T 74/3800 - 238/1800 5x2/2-4 M 19,6 153 11,4 - - - - S - - 251 -
Bolero 2,5TD Double Cab 221 999 4 330 4/2498 D-T 74/3800 - 238/1800 5/R M - - 11,4 - - - - S - - 251 -
Bolero 2,5TD Double Cab 4x4 250 999 4 880 4/2498 D-T 74/3800 - 238/1800 5x2/2-4 M - - 11,4 - - - - S - - 251 -
KUV100 Nxt 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 128/960 litres • Service Plan: Optional 3 year / 50 000 km (K4+) Service Plan: 3 year / 50 000 km (from K6+)
Good: Spacious cabin and lively engine. Bad: NVH levels and very soft suspension. Our choice: Turbodiesel. Replacement due: Facelifted. #DARE models added. Also look at: GWM M4, Haval H1, BAIC X25, Renault Duster, Suzuki Ignis, Fiat Panda
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KUV100 Nxt 1,2 G80 K8 209 999 4 100 3/1198 P 61/5500 55 115/3500 5/F M 14,91 140 7,1 2 S - - S - S 141 Feb 19
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Pik Up Single / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2 (Single Cab) 4/5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Payload: 995 kg • Service Plan: Optional 5 year / 90 000 km (S4) 5 year / 90 000 km (S6, S10, S11)
Good: Still tough and now offering frugal consumption. Bad: More agricultural than some rivals. Our choice: Double Cab for ultimate practicality. Replacement due: S11 Automatic added. Also look at: GWM Steed 5 / 5E, JAC T6 / T8, JMC Vigus, Nissan NP300 Hardbody.
Long-term test: June 2019 (DC 4x4 S10)
Pik Up 2,2CRDe S4 207 499 4 050 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,2 - - - - - - - 210 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe S4 4x4 247 499 4 810 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/4 M - - 9,2 - - - - - - - 210 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe S6 257 499 5 000 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,2 2 S - - S - - 210 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe 4x4 S6 302 499 5 860 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 9,5 2 S - - S - - 215 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab S6 312 499 6 050 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,5 2 S - - S - - 215 -
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Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S6 342 499 6 620 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 9,7 2 S - - S - - 221 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S6 Karoo 352 499 6 810 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 9,7 2 S - - S - - 221 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab S10 347 499 6 710 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,5 2 S S S S - S 215 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab S10 Karoo 352 499 6 810 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - 9,5 2 S S S S - S 215 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S10 377 499 7 280 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 50 320/1500 6x2/2-4 M 14,63 - 9,7 2 S S S S - S 221 Feb 18
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S10 Karoo 382 499 7 380 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 9,7 2 S S S S - S 221 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab S11 384 999 7 420 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R A - - 9,5 2 S S S S - S 215 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab S11 Karoo 399 999 7 710 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R A - - 9,5 2 S S S S - S 215 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S11 414 999 7 990 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6x2/2-4 A - - 9,7 2 S S S S - S 221 -
Pik Up 2,2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S11 Karoo 429 999 8 280 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6x2/2-4 A - - 9,7 2 S S S S - S 221 -
Scorpio 5-door SUV • Seats: 8 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 70 000 km
Good: Lots of space in a tough-as-nails package. Bad: Not as refined as its competitors. Our choice: Any. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Haval H6, JMC Landwind 5
Scorpio 2,2CRDe S11 329 999 6 380 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/R M - - TBA 2 S S S S - S TBA -
Scorpio 2,2CRDe 4x4 S11 349 999 6 760 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 320/1500 6/4 M - - TBA 2 S S S S - S TBA -

Thar 2-door SUV • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Service Plan: Optional 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Affordable, basic off-roader. Bad: Don’t expect any luxuries Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Adventure model added. Also look at: No direct rival, but also try Suzuki Jimny or Fiat Panda 4x4
Thar 2,5CRDe 4x4 236 999 4 610 4/2498 D-T 79/3800 40 247/1800 5x2/2-4 M 18,79 135 9,0 - - - - S - - 199 Oct 16
Thar 2,5CRDe 4x4 Adventure 299 999 5 810 4/2498 D-T 79/3800 40 247/1800 5x2/2-4 M 18,79 135 9,0 - - - - S - - 199 -

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TUV300 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 288/1 128 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000 km
Good: Amount of seats, price and standard specification. Bad: Slightly underpowered. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Honda BR-V, Suzuki Vitara, Renault Duster, Ford EcoSport, Suzuki Ertiga, Toyota Avanza
TUV300 1,5CRDe T8 249 999 4 860 4/1493 D-T 74/3750 45 240/1600 5/R M 16,89 - 6,5 2 S - - S - S 142 Jun 17

XUV300 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Boot: 160/992 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Frugal 1,5 turbodiesel engine. Bad: No automatic at this stage. Our choice: 1,5 TD W6. Replacement due: New, and W4 added. Also look at: BAIC X25, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat Panda / 500X, Ford EcoSport, Honda BR-V, Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-3,
Opel Crossland X, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur / Duster, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota Rush
XUV300 1,5TD W4 234 999 4 570 4/1497 D-T 86/3750 - 300/1500 6/F M - 175 6,0 2 S - - S - S 132 -
XUV300 1,2T W6 249 999 4 860 3/1197 P-T 81/5000 - 200/2000 6/F M - 175 7,6 2 S - - S - S 151 -
XUV300 1,5TD W6 274 999 5 330 4/1497 D-T 86/3750 - 300/1500 6/F M - 175 6,0 2 S - - S - S 132 -
XUV300 1,2T W8 304 999 5 900 3/1197 P-T 81/5000 - 200/2000 6/F M - 175 7,3 7 S S S S S S 151 -
XUV300 1,5TD W8 324 999 6 280 4/1497 D-T 86/3750 61 300/1500 6/F M 12,32 175 5,8 7 S S S S S S 132 Aug 19
XUV500 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Boot: 40/384/1 600 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Spacious and well-specced. Bad: Not as well-screwed together as its competitors. Our choice: W8. Replacement due: Facelifted. W10 added. Also look at: Mahindra Scorpio, JMC Landwind, Haval H6. 20 000km test: Nov 2017 (XUV500 W8 AT)
XUV500 2,2CRDe W4 309 999 6 000 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 330/1600 6/F M - - 7,8 2 S - - S - - 171 -
XUV500 2,2CRDe W6 369 999 7 140 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 330/1600 6/F A - - 8,9 2 S S S S S S 196 -
XUV500 2,2CRDe W8 387 999 7 480 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 330/1600 6/F M - - 7,8 6 S S S S S S 171 -
XUV500 2,2CRDe W8 auto 414 999 7 990 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 - 330/1600 6/F A - - 8,9 6 S S S S S S 196 -
XUV500 2,2CRDe W10 429 999 8 280 4/2179 D-T 103/3750 55 330/1600 6/F A 12,93 180 8,9 6 S S S S S S 196 Mar 19

Maserati www.maserati.com/za Telephone: 0800 060 077 (Johannesburg) 0800 060 078 (Cape Town) Dealers: 2
Ghibli 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 500 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Maserati’s most affordable product. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Updated. Also look at: Porsche Panamera, Mercedes CLS
Ghibli * 1 630 000 31 090 V6/2979 P-T 257/5500 - 500/1750 8/R A 5,5 267 13,3 7 S S S S S S 257 -
Ghibli Diesel * 1 680 000 32 040 V6/2987 D-T 202/4000 - 600/2000 8/R A 6,3 250 9,0 7 S S S S S S 198 -
Ghibli S * 1 900 000 36 230 V6/2979 P-T 316/5750 - 580/2250 8/R A 4,9 286 11,5 7 S S S S S S 223 -
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Levante 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 288/886 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Stylish alternative in the luxury SUV segment. Bad: Expensive compared to rivals. Our choice: Probably the S for the ultimate sports experience. Replacement due: Base model added. Also look at: Porsche Cayenne / Cayenne Coupé, BMW X5 / X6, Mercedes
GLE / GLE Coupé, Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Range Rover Velar / Sport
Levante * 1 650 000 31 470 V6/2979 P-T 257/5750 - 500/1750 8/4 A 6,0 251 14,4 6 S S S S S S 278 -
Levante Diesel * 1 750 000 33 380 V6/2987 D-T 202/4000 84 600/2000 8/4 A 7,44 230 10,0 6 S S S S S S 220 May 17
Levante S * 2 050 000 39 080 V6/2979 P-T 316/5750 - 580/2000 8/4 A 5,2 264 14,6 6 S S S S S S 282 -
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Quattroporte 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: New engines add a significant performance gain. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Possibly GTS. Replacement due: Base model added. Also look at: Mercedes CLS / S-Class, BMW 7 Series / 8 Series Gran Coupé, Aston Martin Rapide
Quattroporte Diesel * 2 300 000 43 830 V6/2979 D-T 202/4000 - 600/2000 8/R A 6,4 252 9,0 6 S S S S S S 198 -
Quattroporte * 2 350 000 44 780 V6/2979 P-T 257/5750 - 500/1750 8/R A 5,5 270 13,4 6 S S S S S S 260 -
Quattroporte S * 2 650 000 50 490 V6/2979 P-T 316/5750 - 580/2250 8/R A 5,0 288 11,5 6 S S S S S S 223 -
Quattroporte GTS * 3 300 000 62 840 V8/3799 P-T 390/6500 - 650/2000 8/R A 4,7 310 12,8 6 S S S S S S 250 -
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Mazda www.mazda.co.za Telephone: 0860 069 700 Dealers: 47

BT-50 Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Payload: 965 to 1150kg (model dependent) • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Punchy turbodiesel engines. Car-like cabin. Bad: Drivetrain refinement. Ride. Our choice: 2,2 Double Cab SLE. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Fiat Fullback, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Toyota
Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok. 20 000 km test: June 2018 (3,2 SLE 4x4 AT)
BT-50 2,2 Double Cab SLX 477 000 9 170 4/2198 D-T 110/3700 - 375/1500 6/R M - 175 9,1 6 S - S S S S 199 -
BT-50 2,2 Double Cab SLE 515 900 9 910 4/2198 D-T 110/3700 55 375/1500 6/R M 12,03 175 9,2 6 S S S S S S 199 Nov 12
BT-50 2,2 Double Cab SLE auto 537 500 10 320 4/2198 D-T 110/3700 - 375/1500 6/R A - 175 11,3 6 S S S S S S 248 -
BT-50 3,2 Double Cab 4x4 SLE 585 100 11 230 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 - 470/1750 6x2/2-4 M - 175 11,2 6 S S S S S S 245 -
BT-50 3,2 Double Cab 4x4 SLE auto 600 200 11 520 5/3198 D-T 147/3000 68 470/1750 6x2/2-4 A 12,18 179 11,64 6 S S S S S S 256 Jun 18
CX-3 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 48 litres • Boot: 184/776 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Ride and interior quality. Bad: Only one engine option. Our choice: Active Auto. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q2, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford EcoSport, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Venue / Kona, Kia Seltos, Jeep Renegade, Mahindra XUV300,
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Opel Mokka X, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Toyota C-HR, Volkswagen T-Cross. 20 000 km test: July 2017 (2,0 Individual)
CX-3 2,0 Active 315 400 6 100 4/1998 P 115/6000 - 206/2800 6/F M 9,3 202 8,5 6 S - S S S S 165 -
CX-3 2,0 Active auto 333 900 6 450 4/1998 P 115/6000 94 206/2800 6/F A 9,33 197 8,0 6 S - S S S S 155 Feb16
CX-3 2,0 Dynamic 343 800 6 640 4/1998 P 115/6000 - 206/2800 6/F M 9,0 202 8,4 6 S S S S S S 163 -
CX-3 2,0 Dynamic auto 356 600 6 880 4/1998 P 115/6000 94 206/2800 6/F A 9,33 197 8,0 6 S S S S S S 155 Sep 16
CX-3 2,0 Individual 410 200 7 900 4/1998 P 115/6000 - 206/2800 6/F A 9,5 197 8,0 6 S S S S S S 155 -
CX-3 2,0 Individual Plus 425 800 8 200 4/1998 P 115/6000 - 206/2800 6/F A 9,5 197 8,0 6 S S S S S S 155 -
CX-5 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 56 litres (excl. AWD) 58 litres (AWD) • Boot: 384/1 224 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Now more refined with still a high-quality interior. Bad: Lack of a turbocharged petrol engine. Our choice: Any of the 2,2-litre turbodiesels. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Kuga, Haval H6 C, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep
Compass, Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Grandland X, Peugeot 3008, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan, Volvo XC40. Long-term test: July 2019 (2,2DE AWD Akera)
CX-5 2,0 Active 411 400 7 930 4/1998 P 121/6000 - 213/4000 6/F M 10,9 201 8,2 6 S S S S S S 159 -
CX-5 2,0 Active auto 424 000 8 170 4/1998 P 121/6000 - 213/4000 6/F A 10,4 - 8,2 6 S S S S S S 159 -
CX-5 2,0 Dynamic 437 800 8 430 4/1998 P 121/6000 - 213/4000 6/F M 10,9 201 8,2 6 S S S S S S 159 -
CX-5 2,0 Dynamic auto 450 500 8 670 4/1998 P 121/6000 - 213/4000 6/F A 10,4 - 8,2 6 S S S S S S 159 -
CX-5 2,2DE Active 498 500 9 580 4/2191 D-T 140/4500 - 450/2000 6/F A 9,1 - 6,4 6 S S S S S S 140 -
CX-5 2,0 Individual 509 900 9 800 4/1998 P 121/6000 - 213/4000 6/F A 10,4 - 8,3 6 S S S S S S 160 -
CX-5 2,5 AWD Individual 576 200 11 060 4/2488 P 143/6000 - 258/4000 6/4 A 8,8 - 8,8 6 S S S S S S 169 -
CX-5 2,2DE AWD Akera 605 400 11 610 4/2191 D-T 140/4500 - 450/2000 6/4 A 9,5 - 6,8 6 S S S S S S 148 -
Mazda2 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 44 litres • Boot: 200/816 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Engaging and fun to drive. Bad: Only 2 engine options. Our choice: 1,5 Individual. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Citroën C3, Ford Fiesta, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, Kia Rio, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Toyota Yaris, VW Polo.
Long-term test: March 2018 (1,5 Individual Plus AT)
Mazda2 1,5 Active 254 300 4 940 4/1496 P 85/6000 - 148/4000 6/F M 9,6 188 6,8 2 S - - S - S 134 -
Mazda2 1,5 Dynamic 278 100 5 390 4/1496 P 85/6000 - 148/4000 6/F M 9,6 188 6,8 6 S - S S S S 134 -
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Mazda2 1,5 Individual auto 318 400 6 160 4/1496 P 85/6000 - 148/4000 6/F A 10,4 184 7,2 6 S S S S S S 140 -
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Good: Overall refinement, including cabin. Bad: Engine performance versus competitors. Our choice: Tricky. Probably the 2,0-litre Astina, but that is also the most expensive modell. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi A1 Sportback, Fiat Tipo, Honda Civic, Hyundai
Elantra, Opel Astra, Renault Mégane, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, VW Golf Long-term test: April 2020
Mazda3 Sedan 1,5 Active 357 000 6 890 4/1496 P 88/6000 - 153/4000 6/F M - - 7,1 7 S S - S S S 138 -
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Mazda3 Sedan 1,5 Individual auto 431 600 8 310 4/1496 P 88/6000 - 153/4000 6/F A - - 7,1 7 S S S S S S 134 -
Mazda3 Sedan 2,0 Astina 470 800 9 060 4/1998 P 121/6000 - 213/4000 6/F A - - 7,4 7 S S S S S S 144 -
Mazda3 Hatch 1,5 Active 359 900 6 950 4/1496 P 88/6000 - 153/4000 6/F M - - 7,2 7 S S - S S S 140 -
Mazda3 Hatch 1,5 Dynamic 374 200 7 220 4/1496 P 88/6000 - 153/4000 6/F M - - 7,2 7 S S S S S S 140 -
Mazda3 Hatch 1,5 Dynamic auto 387 000 7 460 4/1496 P 88/6000 - 153/4000 6/F A - - 7,2 7 S S S S S S 136 -
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Mazda3 Hatch 1,5 Individual auto 434 700 8 370 4/1496 P 88/6000 - 153/4000 6/F A - - 7,2 7 S S S S S S 134 -
Mazda3 Hatch 2,0 Astina 474 000 9 120 4/1998 P 121/6000 - 213/4000 6/F A - - 7,6 7 S S S S S S 146 -
MX-5 2-door Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 96 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Light and nimble. Bad: Not for tall drivers. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: RF introduced. No other direct rival, but also see: Audi A3 Cabriolet, BMW 2 Series Convertible, MINI Convertible, Toyota GT86
MX-5 2,0 RF 538 200 10 340 4/1998 P 118/6000 - 200/4600 6/R A 8,6 194 8,0 4 S S S S S S 156 -

McLaren www.johannesburg.mclaren.com www.capetown.mclaren.com Telephone: 011 301 7000 021 425 2007 Dealers: 2
600LT 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 72 litres • Boot: 88 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: A raw, pure and thrilling super car. Bad: Might be too hardcore for some. Our choice: Coupé. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Ferrari F8 / Portofino, Lamborghini Huracán, Aston Martin Vantage / DBS Superleggera, Nissan GT-R
600LT Coupé 5 250 000 99 920 V8/3799 P-T 441/7500 - 620/5500 7/R A 2,9 324 14,0 4 S S - S S O 266 -
600LT Spider 5 750 000 109 420 V8/3799 P-T 441/7500 - 620/5500 7/R A 2,9 324 14,0 4 S S - S S O 266 -

720S 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 72 litres • Boot: 208 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Now even closer to being a mini-hypercar. Bad: Very little. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: Spider added. Also look at: Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari 812
720S Coupé 6 450 000 122 730 V8/3994 P-T 530/7500 362 770/5500 7/R A 3,09 341 14,6 4 S S S S S S 276 Jun 18
720S Spider 6 950 000 132 240 V8/3994 P-T 530/7500 - 770/5500 7/R A 2,9 341 14,6 4 S S S S S S 276 -

GT 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 72 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: McLaren’s most touring-oriented product to date. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage / DB11, Audi R8, Bentley Continental GT, BMW M8, Ferrari Roma, Mercedes-AMG GT
GT 4 000 000 76 150 V8/3994 P-T 456/7500 - 630/5500 7/R A 3,2 326 13,0 4 S S S S S S 245 -

Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-AMG / Mercedes-Maybach www.mercedes-benz.co.za Telephone: 0800 133 355 Dealers: 55

A-Class 5-door Hatch / 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres • Boot: 272/976 litres (Hatch) 296/912 litres (Sedan) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Class-leading infotainment and connectivity systems. Bad: Remains a compact cabin. Our choice: A250 for all the performance. Replacement due: AMG A35 and AMG A45 S models added. Also look at: For Hatch: Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Alfa Romeo Giulietta,
MINI Hatch 5-door, Opel Astra, Volkswagen Golf. For Sedan: Audi A3 Sedan / S3 Sedan, Subaru WRX / WRX STi
A200 Hatch 501 000 9 630 4/1332 P-T 120/5500 84 250/1620 7/F A 8,78 225 6,7 7 S S S S S S 128 Nov 18
A200 Sedan 541 000 10 390 4/1332 P-T 120/5500 84 250/1620 7/F A 9,30 225 6,5 7 S S S S S S 124 Apr 20
A200d Hatch 539 000 10 350 4/1950 D-T 110/3400 - 320/1400 8/F A 8,1 220 5,2 7 S S S S S S 113 -
A200d Sedan 579 000 11 110 4/1950 D-T 110/3400 - 320/1400 8/F A 8,2 227 5,4 7 S S S S S S 119 -
A250 Hatch 598 024 11 470 4/1991 P-T 165/5500 112 350/1800 7/F A 6,71 250 7,8 7 S S S S S S 149 Mar 19
A250 Sedan 616 567 11 830 4/1991 P-T 165/5500 - 350/1800 7/F A 6,2 250 7,6 7 S S S S S S 143 -
AMG A35 Hatch 4Matic 758 946 14 530 4/1991 P-T 225/5800 - 400/3000 7/4 A 4,7 250 8,9 7 S S S S S S 169 -
AMG A35 Hatch 4Matic Edition 1 875 946 16 760 4/1991 P-T 225/5800 - 400/3000 7/4 A 4,7 250 8,9 7 S S S S S S 169 -
AMG A35 Sedan 4Matic 777 566 14 890 4/1991 P-T 225/5800 - 400/3000 7/4 A 4,8 250 8,8 7 S S S S S S 164 -
AMG A45 S Hatch 4Matic+ 995 108 19 020 4/1991 P-T 310/6750 - 500/5000 8/4 A 3,9 270 10,1 7 S S S S S S 192 -
AMG A45 S Hatch 4Matic+ Edition 1 1 141 408 21 810 4/1991 P-T 310/6750 - 500/5000 8/4 A 3,9 270 10,1 7 S S S S S S 192 -
B-Class 5-door MPV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres • Boot: 248/1 024 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: More spacious than its A and CLA siblings. Bad: Avoid the AMG-Line option. Our choice: Probably the B200d. Replacement due: New. Also look at: No direct rival, but also consider Volkswagen Caddy Trendline and Opel Combo Life
B200 536 392 10 300 4/1332 P-T 120/5500 85 250/1620 7/F A 8,78 223 6,7 7 S S S S S S 129 Nov 19
B200d 567 000 10 880 4/1950 D-T 110/3400 - 320/1400 8/F A 8,3 219 5,4 7 S S S S S S 119 -

C-Class Sedan 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Boot: 312 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: A lot of S-Class technology and design elements. Bad: The C63 transforms you into a naughty driver! Our choice: C220d. Replacement due: C63 S added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Giulia, BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 / S4, Jaguar XE, Lexus IS
C180 621 416 11 920 4/1497 P-T 115/5300 - 250/1500 9/R A 8,6 223 7,8 7 S S S S S S 147 -
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C300 766 036 14 670 4/1991 P-T 200/5800 - 370/1800 9/R A 5,9 250 8,3 7 S S S S S S 158 -
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AMG C63 S 1 583 536 30 210 V8/3982 P-T 375/5500 206 700/2000 7/R A 4,22 250 11,9 7 S S S S S S 227 Nov 19

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C-Class Coupé / Cabriolet 2-door Coupé / Cabriolet • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 41 / 50 / 66 litres • Boot: 280/640 litres (Coupé) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: More distinct from sedan than before. Bad: Firm ride, dull 4-cylinder exhaust note. Our choice: AMG C63 S. Replacement due: C63 S added. Also look at: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5, BMW 4 Series / M4, Lexus RC, Ford Mustang, Jaguar F-Type, Nissan 370Z, Toyota GR Supra
C200 Coupé 728 428 13 950 4/1991 P-T 150/5800 - 300/TBA 9/R A 7,2 245 8,2 7 S S S S S S 155 -
C220d Coupé 763 127 14 610 4/1950 D-T 143/3800 - 400/1600 9/R A 7.0 240 5,9 7 S S S S S S 130 -
C300 Coupé 834 024 15 960 4/1991 P-T 200/5800 - 370/1800 9/R A 6.0 250 8,0 7 S S S S S S 152 -
C200 Cabriolet 850 946 16 280 4/1991 P-T 150/5800 - 300/TBA 9/R A 7,5 238 8,9 7 S S S S S S 167 -
C300 Cabriolet 946 048 18 090 4/1991 P-T 200/5800 - 370/1800 9/R A 6,2 250 8,3 7 S S S S S S 158 -
AMG C43 Coupé 4Matic 1 080 271 20 640 V6/2996 P-T 287/5000 - 520/2500 9/4 A 4,7 250 11,4 7 S S S S S S 217 -
AMG C43 Cabriolet 4Matic 1 185 030 22 630 V6/2996 P-T 287/5000 - 520/2500 9/4 A 4,8 250 11,6 7 S S S S S S 223 -
AMG C63 S Coupé 1 678 915 32 020 V8/3982 P-T 375/5500 - 700/2000 7/R A 3,9 250 12,1 7 S S S S S S 230 -
AMG C63 S Cabriolet 1 769 674 33 750 V8/3982 P-T 375/5500 - 700/2000 7/R A 4,1 250 12,5 7 S S S S S S 236 -
CLA 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres • Boot: 312/832 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Stylish exterior. Bad: Expensive options. Our choice: Probably the 220d. Replacement due: AMG CLA35 and CLA45 S added. Also look at: Audi A5 Sportback, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, Volkswagen Arteon
CLA200 579 380 11 120 4/1332 P-T 120/5500 81 250/1620 7/F A 9,05 229 6,6 7 S S S S S S 124 Apr 20
CLA200 Edition 1 677 980 12 990 4/1332 P-T 120/5500 - 250/1620 7/F A 8,2 229 6,6 7 S S S S S S 124 -
CLA220d 622 000 11 930 4/1950 D-T 140/5000 - 400/1600 8/F A 7,1 244 5,3 7 S S S S S S 117 -
CLA220d Edition 1 720 600 13 800 4/1950 D-T 140/5000 - 400/1600 8/F A 7,1 244 5,3 7 S S S S S S 117 -
AMG CLA35 4Matic 868 566 16 620 4/1991 P-T 225/5800 - 400/3000 7/4 A 4,8 250 8,8 7 S S S S S S 167 -
AMG CLA45 S 4Matic+ 1 110 729 21 220 4/1991 P-T 310/6750 - 500/5000 8/4 A 4,0 270 10,0 7 S S S S S S 189 -
CLS 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres (CLS400d) 80 litres (CLS53) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Introduces new Mercedes design language to the CLS. Bad: Some cabin materials. Our choice: Probably the 400d. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi A7 Sportback, BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, Porsche Panamera
CLS400d 4Matic 1 212 048 23 150 6/2925 D-T 250/3600 - 700/1200 9/4 A 5,0 250 7,2 7 S S S S S S 159 -
AMG CLS53 4Matic+ 1 524 373 29 090 6/2999 P-T 336/6100 160 520/1800 9/4 A 4,63 250 10,7 7 S S S S S S 203 Sep 19

E-Class Sedan 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Boot: 360/880 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Even closer to the S-Class in terms of tech and design. Bad: Hard ride in E63. Our choice: E220d. Replacement due: E53 added. Also look at: Audi A6 / S6, BMW 5 Series / M5, Jaguar XF, Lexus ES, Volvo S90
E200 793 669 15 190 4/1991 P-T 155/5500 - 320/1650 9/R A 7,5 240 7,8 7 S S S S S S 149 -
E220d 848 886 16 240 4/1950 D-T 143/3800 81 400/1600 9/R A 7,33 240 5,2 7 S S S S S S 112 Aug 16
E350d 1 072 910 20 500 6/2925 D-T 210/3400 - 600/1200 9/R A 5,7 250 6,5 7 S S S S S S 143 -
AMG E53 4Matic+ 1 325 120 25 300 6/2999 P-T 336/6100 - 520/1800 9/4 A 4,5 250 10,4 7 S S S S S S 200 -
AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 2 081 813 39 680 V8/3982 P-T 450/5750 215 850/2500 9/4 A 3,4 250 10,9 7 S S S S S S 207 Jun 18
E-Class Coupé / Cabriolet 2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 57 litres • Boot: 296/752 (Coupé) 216/680 (Cabriolet) litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Perfectly fills the space between the C- and S-Class Coupés and Cabriolets. Bad: Certain options should be standard. Our choice: E300. Replacement: E53 added. Also look at: Audi A5 / S5 Coupé/Cabriolet, BMW 4 Series Coupé/Convertible, Lexus RC, Ford Mustang
E200 Coupé 810 048 15 510 4/1991 P-T 155/5500 - 320/1650 9/R A 7,6 237 7,9 7 S S S S S S 152 -
E220d Coupé 863 518 16 520 4/1950 D-T 143/3800 76 400/1600 9/R A 8,3 242 5,5 7 S S S S S S 119 Oct 17
E300 Coupé 904 554 17 300 4/1991 P-T 200/5800 - 370/1800 9/R A 6,4 250 8,2 7 S S S S S S 156 -
E300 Cabriolet 1 026 187 19 610 4/1991 P-T 200/5800 - 370/1800 9/R A 6,6 250 8,4 7 S S S S S S 161 -
AMG E53 Coupé 4Matic+ 1 341 373 25 610 6/2999 P-T 336/6100 - 520/1800 9/4 A 4,5 250 10,6 7 S S S S S S 203 -
AMG E53 Cabriolet 4Matic+ 1 462 626 27 910 6/2999 P-T 336/6100 155 520/1800 9/4 A 5,09 250 10,7 7 S S S S S S 204 Nov 19
G-Class 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 100 litres • Boot: 368/1 592 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Performance, and there is nothing else like it on the road. Bad: You pay for its capability. Our choice: AMG G63. Replacement due: Still new, and G400d added. Also look at: Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Land Rover Range Rover Sport /
Range Rover, Porsche Cayenne
G400d Stronger Than Time 2 497 825 47 590 6/2925 D-T 243/3600 - 700/1200 9x2/4 A 6,4 210 11,5 6 S S S S S S 253 -
AMG G63 2 907 644 55 380 V8/3982 P-T 430/6000 - 850/2500 9x2/4 A 4,5 220 15,7 6 S S S S S S 299 -
AMG G63 Stronger Than Time 3 387 944 64 520 V8/3982 P-T 430/6000 - 850/2500 9x2/4 A 4,5 220 15,7 6 S S S S S S 299 -

GLB 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 (Optional 7) • Fuel tank: 52 litres (petrol) 60 litres (diesel) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
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Good: Spacious and practical. Bad: Untested. Our choice: GLB 220d. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi Q2, BMW X2, Jaguar E-Pace, Jeep Renegade, Lexus UX, MINI Countryman, Volvo XC40
GLB250 730 554 13 990 4/1991 P-T 165/5500 - 350/1800 8/F A 7,1 240 8,4 7 S S S S S S 156 -
GLB250 Edition 1 855 554 16 370 4/1991 P-T 165/5500 - 350/1800 8/F A 7,1 240 8,4 7 S S S S S S 156 -
GLB220d 4Matic 737 277 14 120 4/1950 D-T 140/3800 - 400/1600 8/4 A 7,6 217 6,5 7 S S S S S S 138 -
GLB220d 4Matic Edition 1 862 277 16 500 4/1950 D-T 140/3800 - 400/1600 8/4 A 7,6 217 6,5 7 S S S S S S 138 -
GLC 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Boot: 280/1 112 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Styling and benchmark ride quality. Bad: Options list can make it expensive. Our choice: GLC220d. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, BMW X3, Audi Q5, Jaguar F-Pace, Jeep Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery Sport / Range Rover Evoque, Lexus NX, Volvo XC60
GLC220d 4Matic 812 530 15 550 4/1950 D-T 143/3800 - 400/1600 9/4 A 7,9 215 6,5 7 S S S S S S 144 -
GLC300d 4Matic 854 301 16 350 4/1950 D-T 180/4200 - 500/1600 9/4 A 6,5 231 7,1 7 S S S S S S 157 -
GLC300 4Matic 874 819 16 740 4/1991 P-T 200/5800 - 370/1800 9/4 A 6,2 240 8,9 7 S S S S S S 169 -
AMG GLC43 4Matic 1 110 420 21 220 V6/2996 P-T 287/5500 - 520/2500 9/4 A 4,9 250 12,7 7 S S S S S S 242 -
AMG GLC63 S 4Matic+ 1 717 620 32 760 V8/3982 P-T 375/5500 - 700/1750 9/4 A 3,8 280 14,9 7 S S S S S S 283 -
GLC Coupé 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Boot: 272/1 000 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Spacious and 4Matic’s high grip levels. Bad: Less boot space than conventional SUV. Our choice: GLC220d. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW X4, Porsche Macan
GLC220d Coupé 4Matic 946 151 18 090 4/1950 D-T 143/3800 - 400/1600 9/4 A 7,9 217 6,2 7 S S S S S S 137 -
GLC300d Coupé 4Matic 983 048 18 790 4/1950 D-T 180/4200 - 500/1600 9/4 A 6,6 233 7,0 7 S S S S S S 152 -
GLC300 Coupé 4Matic 1 005 187 19 220 4/1991 P-T 200/5800 - 370/1800 9/4 A 6,3 240 9,2 7 S S S S S S 175 -
AMG GLC43 Coupé 4Matic 1 285 168 24 540 V6/2996 P-T 287/5500 - 520/2500 9/4 A 4,9 250 12,6 7 S S S S S S 240 -
AMG GLC63 S Coupé 4Matic+ 1 896 240 36 160 V8/3982 P-T 375/5500 - 700/1750 9/4 A 3,8 280 14,8 7 S S S S S S 280 -
GLE 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 384/1 368 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Graceful upgrade over the previous generation. Bad: Not as sporty as certain rivals. Our choice: GLE400d. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi Q7, BMW X5, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Sport, Lexus RX, Maserati Levante,
Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90
GLE300d 4Matic 1 252 187 23 910 4/1950 D-T 180/4200 78 500/1600 9/4 A 8,50 225 7,7 7 S S S S S S 169 Feb 20
GLE450 4Matic 1 377 855 26 300 6/2999 P-T 286/5500 - 500/1600 9(x2)/4 A 5,7 250 11,3 9 S S S S S S 214 -
GLE400d 4Matic 1 400 729 26 740 6/2925 D-T 243/3600 - 700/1200 9(x2)/4 A 5,7 245 9,0 9 S S S S S S 199 -
AMG GLE53 4Matic+ 1 628 638 31 070 6/2999 P-T 336/6100 - 520/1800 9/4 A 5,3 250 11,2 9 S S S S S S 212 -
GLE Coupé 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Distinctive styling. Bad: Less boot space than the regular GLE. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi Q8, BMW X6, Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Maserati Levante, Porsche Cayenne Coupé
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GLE400d Coupé 4Matic 1 593 867 30 410 6/2925 D-T 243/3600 - 700/1200 9(x2)/4 A 5,7 240 9,0 9 S S S S S S 198 -

GLS 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Spacious 7-seater SUV. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Probably the 400d. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BMW X7, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser 200, Lexus LX, Nissan Patrol
GLS400d 4Matic 1 619 247 30 890 6/2925 D-T 243/3600 - 700/1200 9(x2)/4 A 6,3 238 9,5 9 S S S S S S 208 -
GLS580 4Matic 1 781 030 33 970 V8/3982 P-T 376/5500 - 700/2000 9(x2)/4 A 5,3 250 12,0 9 S S S S S S 223 -

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Mercedes-AMG GT 2-door Coupé / 2-door Cabriolet • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 75 litres (Coupé) 65 litres (Roadster) • Boot: 152/192 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Design and performance from new engine. Cheaper than its predesessor. Bad: We miss those “Gullwing” doors. Our choice: GT S will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage, Porsche 911, Jaguar F-Type, Audi R8, BMW i8 / M8, McLaren GT
AMG GT Coupé 2 216 137 42 240 V8/3982 P-T 350/6000 - 630/1900 7/R A 4,0 304 13,7 7 S S S S S S 261 -
AMG GT Roadster 2 533 837 48 280 V8/3982 P-T 350/6000 - 630/1900 7/R A 4,0 302 13,7 7 S S S S S S 261 -
AMG GT S Coupé 2 541 963 48 430 V8/3982 P-T 384/6250 - 670/1900 7/R A 3,8 310 13,8 7 S S S S S S 262 -
AMG GT C Roadster 2 993 746 57 020 V8/3982 P-T 410/5750 - 680/2100 7/R A 3,7 316 15,0 7 S S S S S S 284 -
AMG GT R Coupé 3 097 746 59 000 V8/3982 P-T 430/6250 260 700/2100 7/R A 3,77 318 14,9 7 S S S S S S 284 Jan 18
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé 5-door Fastback • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 66 litres (GT53) 80 litres (GT63 S) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Supercar performance in a 4-door car. Bad: Possibly pricing versus that of a real GT sports car. Our choice: Untested at this stage. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Aston Martin Rapide, BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé / M8 Gran Coupé, Porsche Panamera
AMG GT53 4Matic+ 4-Door Coupé 1 990 260 37 940 6/2999 P-T 336/6100 - 520/1800 9/4 A 4,5 285 11,3 7 S S S S S S 215 -
AMG GT63 S 4Matic+ 4-Door Coupé 2 966 331 56 500 V8/3982 P-T 470/5500 - 900/2500 9/4 A 3,2 315 13,6 7 S S S S S S 257 -

S-Class 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 70/80 litres (model dependent) • Boot: 360 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
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Good: Technology, comfort and supreme luxury. Bad: Technology in cabin might be overwhelming. Our choice: S350d L will do. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS, Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte
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S350d L 1 768 807 33 730 6/2925 D-T 210/3400 - 600/1200 9/R A 6,0 250 6,5 6 S S S S S S 139 -
S450 L 1 772 982 33 810 6/2987 P-T 286/5500 - 500/1600 9/R A 5,1 250 8,3 6 S S S S S S 157 -
S400d L 1 844 807 35 180 6/2925 D-T 250/3600 - 700/1200 9/R A 5,4 250 6,5 6 S S S S S S 139 -
S560 L 2 233 650 42 570 V8/3982 P-T 345/5250 154 700/2000 9/R A 5,02 250 9,8 6 S S S S S S 186 Aug 18
S600 L 2 856 300 54 410 V12/5980 P-T 390/4900 - 830/1900 7/R A 4,6 250 13,9 6 S S S S S S 270 -
AMG S63 L 3 019 042 57 500 V8/3982 P-T 450/5500 - 900/2750 9/R A 4,3 250 10,7 6 S S S S S S 203 -
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Luxury and level of sophistication. Bad: Uhmm... Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Aston Martin Rapide, Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls-Royce Ghost
Maybach S560 2 707 915 51 590 V8/3982 P-T 345/5250 - 700/2000 9/R A 4,9 250 12,1 8 S S S S S S 230 -
Maybach S650 3 555 300 67 700 V12/5980 P-T 463/4800 - 1000/2300 7/R A 4,7 250 16,8 8 S S S S S S 320 -

S-Class Coupé / Cabriolet 2-door Coupé / Cabriolet • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 288/168 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Elegant, refined and performance. Bad: Not a lot. Our choice: S560 Coupé. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW 8 Series / M8, Lexus LC, Aston Martin DB11 / DBS Superleggera, Bentley Continental GT
S560 Coupé 2 489 789 47 440 V8/3982 P-T 345/5250 - 700/2000 9/R A 4,6 250 12,1 8 S S S S S S 230 -
S560 Cabriolet 2 733 295 52 070 V8/3982 P-T 345/5250 - 700/2000 9/R A 4,6 250 12,4 8 S S S S S S 235 -
AMG S63 Coupé 3 211 042 61 150 V8/3982 P-T 450/5500 - 900/2750 9/R A 4,2 250 12,1 8 S S S S S S 231 -
AMG S63 Cabriolet 3 410 445 64 940 V8/3982 P-T 450/5500 - 900/2750 9/R A 4,2 250 13,1 8 S S S S S S 250 -
SLC 2-door Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Boot: 112/192 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Lovely V6 engine. Bad: Feeling rather old now. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Final Edition added. Also look at: BMW Z4, Jaguar F-Type Convertible, Porsche 718 Boxster
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AMG SLC43 1 164 223 22 240 V6/2996 P-T 287/6100 - 520/2500 9/R A 4,7 250 9,7 6 S S S S S S 185 -
AMG SLC43 Final Edition 1 239 261 23 670 V6/2996 P-T 287/6100 - 520/2500 9/R A 4,7 250 9,7 6 S S S S S S 185 -

V-Class 5-door MPV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 75 litres • Boot: 416/2 576 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Probably the best luxurious people mover available. Bad: You pay for this level of luxury. Our choice: V200d. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Kia Grand Sedona, Toyota Quantum VX, Volkswagen Caravelle
V200d 913 951 17 480 4/2143 D-T 100/3800 - 330/1200 7/R A 12,9 181 7,8 6 S S S S S S 169 -
V220d 955 518 18 270 4/2143 D-T 120/3800 - 380/1400 7/R A 10,9 195 7,6 6 S S S S S S 166 -
V250d 1 027 686 19 640 4/2143 D-T 140/3800 - 440/1400 7/R A 9,6 206 7,8 6 S S S S S S 169 -
V220d Avantgarde 1 247 819 23 830 4/2143 D-T 120/3800 49 380/1400 7/R A 13,84 195 7,6 6 S S S S S S 166 Feb 16
V250d Avantgarde 1 292 474 24 680 4/2143 D-T 140/3800 55 440/1400 7/R A 11,40 206 7,8 6 S S S S S S 169 Mar 20
Vito 5-door MPV • Seats: 8 • Fuel tank: 75 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km • EuroNCAP: 4 stars
Good: Some V-Class specification filters through to Vito. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Probably any of the 2,1-litre diesel versions. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai H-1, Kia Grand Sedona, Toyota Hiace / Quantum, Volkswagen Kombi
Vito 111 CDI Tourer Pro 653 540 12 530 4/1598 D-T 84/3800 - 270/1500 6/F M 15,1 169 7,6 2 S S O S S S 164 -
Vito 114 CDI Tourer Pro 684 572 13 120 4/2143 D-T 100/3800 - 330/1200 6/R M 12,8 184 7,7 2 S S O S S S 164 -
Vito 114 CDI Tourer Pro auto 718 879 13 770 4/2143 D-T 100/3800 - 330/1200 7/R A - - 7,2 2 S S O S S S 158 -
Vito 116 CDI Tourer Pro 776 631 14 870 4/2143 D-T 120/3800 - 380/1400 7/R A - - 7,0 2 S S O S S S 153 -
Vito 116 CDI Tourer Select 922 401 17 640 4/2143 D-T 120/3800 - 380/1400 7/R A - - 7,0 2 S S S S S S 153 -
Vito 119 CDI Tourer Select 955 333 18 270 4/2143 D-T 140/3800 - 440/1400 7/R A - - 7,0 2 S S S S S S 153 -
X-Class 4-door Double Cab • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 73 litres • Payload: 1 016 to 1 067 kg (model dependent) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Luxurious and solid. Bad: Expensive compared to competitors. Our choice: X250d 4Matic Progressive auto. Replacement due: X350d added. Also look at: Fiat Fullback, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
X220d Double Cab Progressive 642 103 12 310 4/2298 D-T 120/3750 - 403/1500 6/R M 12,4 184 9,0 7 S O S S S S 198 -
X250d Double Cab Progressive 694 025 13 300 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 7/R A 11,3 179 9,4 7 S O S S S S 205 -
X250d Double Cab 4Matic Progressive 695 751 13 220 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 6x2/2-4 M 11,0 180 9,2 7 S O S S S S 203 -
X250d Double Cab 4Matic Progressive auto 723 811 13 870 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 7x2/2-4 A 11,8 175 9,5 7 S O S S S S 209 -
X250d Double Cab 4Matic Power 790 281 15 130 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 62 450/1500 6x2/2-4 M 13,47 180 9,2 7 S S S S S S 203 May 18
X250d Double Cab 4Matic Power auto 818 341 15 660 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 7x2/2-4 A 11,8 175 9,5 7 S S S S S S 209 -
X350d Double Cab 4Matic Progressive 904 188 17 300 V6/2987 D-T 190/3400 - 550/1400 7x2/4 A 7,9 205 10,8 7 S O S S S S 236 -
X350d Double Cab 4Matic Power 973 188 18 610 V6/2987 D-T 190/3400 81 550/1400 7x2/4 A 8,10 205 10,8 7 S S S S S S 236 Aug 19

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Clubman 5-door Estate • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 48 litres • Boot: 208/912 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km • EuroNCAP crash: 4 stars
Good: More practical than before. Bad: Predecessor’s quirk factor has gone. Pricey too. Our choice: Probably Cooper. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: No direct Estate rival, but also see Audi A3 Sportback
Cooper Clubman 450 633 8 670 3/1499 P-T 100/4400 - 220/1250 7/F A 9,2 205 7,3 6 S S S S S S 123 -
Cooper S Clubman 532 277 10 220 4/1998 P-T 141/5000 - 280/1250 7/F A 7,2 228 7,4 6 S S S S S S 123 -
John Cooper Works ALL4 Clubman 669 566 12 830 4/1998 P-T 225/5000 - 450/1750 8/4 A 4,9 250 9,2 6 S S S S S S 150 -

Convertible 2-door Convertible • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 40 (Cooper) 44 (Cooper S) litres • Boot: 144/424 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Typical Mini characteristics, but with the roof down. Bad: Friends in the rear might complain about space. Our choice: Cooper. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi A3 Cabriolet, BMW 2 Series Convertible, Mazda MX-5 RF
Cooper Convertible 474 500 9 130 3/1499 P-T 100/4500 - 220/1250 7/F A 8,7 206 6,2 6 S S S S S S 118 -
Cooper S Convertible 550 259 10 570 4/1998 P-T 141/4700 - 280/1250 7/F A 7,1 228 7 6 S S S S S S 126 -

Countryman 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 216-256/960 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 75 000 km
Good: Improved specification for base spec models. Bad: Rather pricey. Our choice: Cooper S. Replacement due: John Cooper Works engine upgraded. Also look at: Audi Q2, BMW X2, Citroën C5 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Jaguar E-Pace, Jeep Renegade, Mercedes-Benz GLB
Cooper Countryman 494 277 9 500 3/1499 P-T 100/4400 - 220/1400 6/F A 9,6 200 7,2 6 S S S S S S 138 -
Cooper D Countryman 525 259 10 090 4/1995 D-T 110/4000 71 330/1750 6/F A 9,41 208 5,6 6 S S S S S S 126 Nov 17
Cooper S Countryman 572 669 10 990 4/1998 P-T 141/5000 89 280/1350 8/F A 7,59 225 7,8 6 S S S S S S 149 Jul 17
John Cooper Works ALL4 Countryman 738 072 14 140 4/1998 P-T 225/5000 - 450/1750 8/4 A 5,1 250 9,5 6 S S S S S S 155 -

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Hatch 3-door / 5-door Hatchback • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40/44 litres • Boot: 136/632 (3-door) 152/626 (5-door) litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 75 000 km (One) / 5 year / 100 000 km (from Cooper)
Good: Improved packaging, and good 3-cylinder engine in One/Cooper. Bad: Sporty nature might not be for all tastes. Our choice: Cooper. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: For 3-door: Fiat 500, Abarth 595, Opel Adam / Corsa GSi. For 5-door: VW Golf, Opel
Astra, BMW 1 Series, Audi A1 Sportback / A3 Sportback, Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatch
One Hatch 3-door 327 000 6 320 3/1499 P-T 75/3900 - 190/1350 6/F M 10,1 195 5,9 6 S O S S S S 111 -
One Hatch 3-door auto 348 000 6 720 3/1499 P-T 75/3900 - 190/1350 7/F A 10,2 195 5,8 6 S O S S S S 109 -
One Hatch 5-door 337 000 6 510 3/1499 P-T 75/3900 - 190/1350 6/F M 10,3 192 5,9 6 S O S S S S 112 -
One Hatch 5-door auto 358 000 6 910 3/1499 P-T 75/3900 - 190/1350 7/F A 10,5 192 5,8 6 S O S S S S 110 -
Cooper Hatch 3-door 397 500 7 660 3/1499 P-T 100/4400 - 220/1250 6/F M 7,9 210 5,6 6 S S S S S S 110 -
Cooper Hatch 3-door auto 418 500 8 060 3/1499 P-T 100/4400 83 220/1250 7/F A 8,55 210 5,9 6 S S S S S S 115 Dec 19
Cooper Hatch 5-door 407 500 7 850 3/1499 P-T 100/4400 - 220/1250 6/F M 8,2 207 6,1 6 S S S S S S 116 -
Cooper Hatch 5-door auto 428 500 8 250 3/1499 P-T 100/4400 - 220/1250 7/F A 8,1 207 5,8 6 S S S S S S 110 -
Cooper S Hatch 3-door 481 386 9 260 4/1998 P-T 141/4700 - 280/1250 7/F A 6,7 233 6,6 6 S S S S S S 127 -
Cooper S Hatch 5-door 490 880 9 440 4/1998 P-T 141/4700 105 280/1250 7/F A 7,01 232 6,5 6 S S S S S S 123 Oct 18
John Cooper Works Hatch 3-door 551 265 10 590 4/1998 P-T 170/5200 - 320/1250 8/F A 6,1 246 6,8 6 S S S S S S 130 -

Mitsubishi www.mitsubishi-motors.co.za Telephone: 011 552 6000 Dealers: 52

ASX 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres • Boot: 248/1 104 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
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Good: Spacious cabin. Standard spec. Quality. Bad: Small boot. Our choice: 2,0 manual. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Hyundai Venue / Creta, Kia Seltos, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Mokka X, Peugeot 2008, Suzuki Vitara
ASX 2,0 379 995 7 330 4/1998 P 110/6000 80 197/4200 5/F M 9,6 194 9,0 7 S S S S - S 175 -
ASX 2,0 auto 399 995 7 710 4/1998 P 110/6000 - 197/4200 V/F A 11,5 190 9,5 7 S S S S S S 184 -

Eclipse Cross 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres • Boot: 216-1 024 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Modern styling and all-wheel-drive availability. Bad: Limited luggage space. Our choice: 1,5T. Replacement due: New, and 1,5T added. Also look at: Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-3, Toyota C-HR
Eclipse Cross 2,0 GLS 409 995 7 900 4/1998 P 110/6000 - 198/4200 V/F A 12,1 188 9,5 7 S S S S S S 184 -
Eclipse Cross 2,0 GLS AWD 449 995 8 660 4/1998 P 110/6000 - 198/4200 V/4 A 13.0 188 9,7 7 S S S S S S 192 -
Eclipse Cross 1,5T GLS 459 995 8 850 4/1499 P-T 110/5500 - 250/2000 V/F A - - 9,2 7 S S S S S S 176 -

Outlander 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 360/1 328 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
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Good: All-wheel drive stability and traction. Bad: Noisy engine and needs more torque. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Subaru Forester, Peugeot 5008, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Outlander 2,4 GLS 499 995 9 610 4/2359 P 123/6000 75 222/4100 V/4 A 11,44 190 10,08 7 S S S S S S 192 Oct 17

Pajero 3/5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 (3-door) 7 (5-door) • Fuel tank: 69 (3-door) 88 (5-door) litres • Boot: 544/1 784 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Tough as nails. Butch looks. Off-road ability. Bad: A little unrefined compared with its rivals. Our choice: 5-door. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: For 3-door: Toyota FJ Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler. For 5-door: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Pajero 3-door 3,2DI-D GLS 709 995 13 600 4/3200 D-T 140/3800 - 441/2000 5x2/4 A 12,0 180 12,1 6 S S S S S S 245 -
Pajero 5-door 3,2DI-D GLS Exceed 799 995 15 310 4/3200 D-T 140/3800 60 441/2000 5x2/4 A 12,27 175 12,1 6 S S S S S S 245 Oct 16

Pajero Sport 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 68 litres • Boot: 88/392-1 304 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Solid build quality. Bad: Limited model range. Our choice: 4x4. Replacement due: Upgraded. Also look at: Ford Everest, Isuzu mu-X, Haval H9, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Peugeot 5008, Toyota Fortuner, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Pajero Sport 2,4 D4 589 995 11 320 4/2442 D-T 133/3500 68 430/2500 8/R A 10,79 180 9,6 7 S S S S S S 210 Jun 18
Pajero Sport 2,4 D4 4x4 639 995 12 270 4/2442 D-T 133/3500 64 430/2500 8x2/4 A 11,16 180 9,7 7 S S S S S S 214 Dec 17
Pajero Sport 2,4 D4 4x4 Shogun 659 995 12 650 4/2442 D-T 133/3500 64 430/2500 8x2/4 A 11,16 180 9,7 7 S S S S S S 214 -

Triton 4-door Double Cab • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 75 litres • Payload: 1 050 kg • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Improved levels of comfort. Still a solid product and drivetrain. Bad: Dealership footprint smaller than some competitors. Our choice: Any. Only one engine option. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Fiat Fullback, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-
50, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
Triton 2,4DI-D Double Cab 519 995 9 990 4/2442 D-T 133/3500 - 430/2500 6/R M - 179 9,0 7 S - S S S S 196 -
Triton 2,4DI-D Double Cab auto 539 995 10 370 4/2442 D-T 133/3500 - 430/2500 6/R A - - 9,1 7 S - S S S S 199 -
Triton 2,4DI-D Double Cab 4x4 579 995 11 130 4/2442 D-T 133/3500 - 430/2500 6x2/2-4 M - 179 9,8 7 S - S S S S 215 -
Triton 2,4DI-D Double Cab 4x4 auto 599 995 11 510 4/2442 D-T 133/3500 66 430/2500 6x2/2-4 A 10,50 - 10,0 7 S - S S S S 218 Jul 19

Nissan www.nissan.co.za Telephone: 0800 647 726 Dealers: 124

370Z 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 72 litres • Boot: 120 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000 km
Good: Rear-wheel-drive performance machine. Big on thrills. Improved interior. Bad: Ageing, needs reach adjustment for steering wheel. Our choice: Manual. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Audi TT, Porsche 718 Cayman, Ford Mustang Fastback, Lexus RC, Toyota GT86 / GR Supra
370Z Coupé 719 800 13 790 V6/3696 P 245/7000 160 363/5200 6/R M 5,91 250 12,5 6 S S S S S S 248 Feb 18
370Z Coupé auto 741 300 14 200 V6/3696 P 245/7000 - 363/5200 7/R A 5,6 250 12,5 6 S S S S S S 245 -

Almera 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 49 litres • Boot: 384 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000 km
Good: Spacious cabin. Bad: Hire-car personality. Our choice: Manual. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Honda Ballade, Hyundai Accent, Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Almera 1,5 Acenta 233 100 4 540 4/1498 P 73/6000 69 134/4000 5/F M 11,88 183 7,56 2 S - - S - S 149 Jul 14
Almera 1,5 Acenta auto 247 500 4 810 4/1498 P 73/6000 - 134/4000 4/F A - 183 8,6 2 S - - S - S 171 -

GT-R 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 71 litres • Boot: 240 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 50 000 km
Good: Blistering performance and relentless grip. Bad: Lost some of its hardcore appeal. Our choice: Any. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Porsche 911, Audi R8, Mercedes-AMG GT, BMW M8
GT-R Premium Edition 2 250 000 42 880 V6/3799 P-T 408/6800 - 632/3300 6/4 A 2,9 315 14,0 6 S S S S S S 275 -
GT-R Black Edition 2 360 000 44 970 V6/3799 P-T 408/6800 - 632/3300 6/4 A 2,9 315 14,0 6 S S S S S S 275 -
GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition 2 405 000 45 830 V6/3799 P-T 408/6800 - 632/3300 6/4 A 2,9 315 14,0 6 S S S S S S 275 -

Micra Active 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 41 litres • Boot: 184/912 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000km
Good: Big on value and space. Economy. Bad: Bland. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: VW Polo Vivo, Ford Figo, Renault Sandero, Toyota Etios, Peugeot 108
Micra Active 1,2 Visia 187 000 3 660 3/1198 P 56/6000 58 104/4400 5/F M 13,52 166 6,2 2 S - - S - O 124 Feb 18

Micra 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 240/856 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000km
Good: Design. Bad: Not as polished as most of its competitors. Our choice: Tekna for all the bells and whistles. Replacement due: 84kW and Tekna models added. Also look at: Citroën C3, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai i20, Kia Rio, Mazda Mazda2, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208,
Renault Clio, Toyota Yaris, VW Polo
Micra 66kW turbo Visia 257 100 4 990 3/898 P-T 66/5500 - 140/2250 5/F M 12,1 170 6,1 6 S S S S S S 115 -
Micra 66kW turbo Acenta 284 100 5 510 3/898 P-T 66/5500 61 140/2250 5/F M 13,44 170 6,1 6 S S S S S S 115 Aug 18
Micra 66kW turbo Acenta Plus 300 400 5 820 3/898 P-T 66/5500 - 140/2250 5/F M 12,1 170 6,1 6 S S S S S S 115 -

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Micra 84kW turbo Tekna 331 800 6 410 3/999 P-T 84/5150 - 180/1750 6/F M 9,9 195 6,0 6 S S S S S S 115 -
Micra 84kW turbo Tekna Plus 342 600 6 620 3/999 P-T 84/5150 74 180/1750 6/F M 13,18 195 6,0 6 S S S S S S 115 Apr 20
Navara Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 4/5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Payload: 1 061 kg • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000 km
Good: Interior comfort and solid feel. Bad: Ride quality. Our choice: Only one engine derivative. Replacement due: 2WD added. Also look at: Fiat Fullback, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
Navara 2,3D Double Cab SE 504 500 9 700 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 6/R M - - 7,6 7 S S S S S S 166 -
Navara 2,3D Double Cab SE auto 531 600 10 210 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 7/R A - - 8,2 7 S S S S S S 179 -
Navara 2,3D Double Cab LE 595 500 11 430 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 6/R M - - 7,6 7 S S S S S S 166 -
Navara 2,3D Double Cab LE auto 608 600 11 680 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 70 450/1500 7/R A 10,63 - 8,2 7 S S S S S S 179 Jul 18
Navara 2,3D Double Cab Stealth 602 800 11 570 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 6/R M - - 7,6 7 S S S S S S 166 -
Navara 2,3D Double Cab Stealth auto 621 100 11 910 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 7/R A - - 8,2 7 S S S S S S 179 -
Navara 2,3D Double Cab 4x4 SE 590 900 11 340 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 7,8 7 S S S S S S 172 -
Navara 2,3D Double Cab 4x4 LE 655 100 12 560 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 - 450/1500 6x2/2-4 M - - 7,8 7 S S S S S S 172 -
Navara 2,3D Double Cab 4x4 LE auto 670 300 12 850 4/2298 D-T 140/3750 66 450/1500 7x2/2-4 A 11,58 - 8,4 7 S S S S S S 186 May 17
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NP200 Single Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Payload: 800 kg • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Spacious cabin. Load-carrying ability. Modern features. Bad: Some trim quality issues. Our choice: 1,6 16v. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: No direct rival
NP200 1,6i safety pack 183 500 3 590 4/1598 P 64/5500 - 128/3000 5/F M - - 9,7 2 S - - - - - 192 -
NP200 1,6 16v high 241 100 4 690 4/1598 P 77/5750 61 148/3750 5/F M 13,37 169 8,52 2 S - - S - S 189 Jul 09
NP200 1,5dCi safety pack 249 200 4 840 4/1461 D-T 63/3750 - 200/1900 5/F M 13,6 153 6,4 2 S - - S - - 140 -
NP200 1,5dCi high 263 400 5 110 4/1461 D-T 63/3750 - 200/1900 5/F M 13,6 153 6,4 2 S - - S - S 140 -
NP300 Hardbody Single / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2 (Single Cab) 4/5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 75 litres • Payload: 1 133 kg (model dependent) • Service Plan: Optional • Global NCAP: 0 stars
Good: Proven workhorse. Well-priced and offers good value. Bad: Not a lot at those prices, except safety. Our choice: 2,5TDi. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: GWM Steed, JAC T8, Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max
NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi 275 900 5 350 4/2488 D-T 98/3600 - 304/2000 5/R M 13,5 165 9,6 2 - - - O - - 211 -
NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi mid 314 100 6 080 4/2488 D-T 98/3600 - 304/2000 5/R M 13,5 165 9,6 2 S - - S - - 211 -
NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi Hi-rider 372 000 7 180 4/2488 D-T 98/3600 - 304/2000 5/R M 13,5 165 9,6 2 S - - S - - 211 -
NP300 Hardbody 2,4 4x4 mid 363 800 7 020 4/2389 P 105/5600 - 205/3600 5x2/2-4 M 13,5 170 13,3 2 S - - S - - 261 -
NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi 4x4 mid 399 400 7 700 4/2488 D-T 98/3600 - 304/2000 5x2/2-4 M 13,5 165 11,3 2 S - - S - - 247 -
NP300 Hardbody 2,4 Double Cab Hi-rider 394 800 7 610 4/2389 P 105/5600 - 205/3600 5/R M 13,5 170 13,2 2 S - - S - - 259 -
NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi Double Cab Hi-rider 419 200 8 070 4/2488 D-T 98/3600 - 304/2000 5/R M 14,0 160 10,6 2 S - - S - - 233 -
NP300 Hardbody 2,5TDi Double Cab 4x4 463 600 8 920 4/2488 D-T 98/3600 50 304/2000 5x2/2-4 M 14,69 - 10,7 2 S - - S - - 247 Mar 19
NP300 Hardbody 2,4 Double Cab 4x4 483 600 9 300 4/2389 P 105/5600 - 205/3600 5x2/2-4 M 13,5 170 14,0 2 S - - S - - 274 -
Patrol 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 140 litres • Boot: 144 -920/1 656 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000 km
Good: Luxurious and capable off-roader. Bad: Fuel bill? Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Toyota Land Cruiser 200, Lexus LX, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Audi Q7, Land Rover Discovery
Patrol 5,6 V8 LE Premium 4WD 1 464 100 27 940 V8/5552 P 298/5800 113 560/4000 7x2/4 A 7,77 210 17,3 6 S S S S S S 334 Apr 18

Qashqai 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 65 litres • Boot: 272/952 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000 km
Good: Improved interior and still a good all-rounder. Bad: CVT transmission not our favourite choice. Our choice: 1,2T Acenta. Replacement due: Upgraded and 1,2T Tekna added. Also look at: Citroën C5 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford Kuga, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage,
Mazda CX-5, Opel Grandland X, Peugeot 3008, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota RAV4, VW T-Cross / Tiguan
Qashqai 1,2T Visia 368 100 7 100 4/1197 P-T 85/4500 61 190/2000 6/F M 11,72 185 7,4 6 S - S S S S 144 Sep 16
Qashqai 1,2T Acenta 396 900 7 650 4/1197 P-T 85/4500 - 190/2000 6/F M 10,9 185 7,4 6 S S S S S S 144 -
Qashqai 1,2T Acenta auto 415 900 8 010 4/1197 P-T 85/5200 - 165/1750 V/F A 12,9 173 7,4 6 S S S S S S 144 -
Qashqai 1,5dCi Acenta Plus 443 900 8 540 4/1461 D-T 81/4000 55 260/1750 6/F M 12,53 182 5,0 6 S S S S S S 109 May 18
Qashqai 1,2T Tekna 458 300 8 820 4/1197 P-T 85/5200 - 165/1750 V/F A 12,9 173 7,4 6 S S S S S S 144 -
X-Trail 5-door SUV • Seats: 5/7 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 368/1 248 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000 km
Good: Interior space. Bad: Styling too close to Qashqai’s. Our choice: Any of the 1,6 dCi derivatives. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Ford Kuga, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan. 20 000
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X-Trail 2,0 Visia 409 900 7 900 4/1997 P 106/6000 - 200/4400 6/F M 11,1 183 10,0 6 S - S S S S 197 -
X-Trail 1,6dCi Visia 436 300 8 400 4/1598 D-T 96/4000 - 320/1750 6/F M 10,5 188 6,1 6 S - S S S S 134 -
X-Trail 2,5 4x4 Acenta 470 100 9 040 4/2488 P 126/6000 - 233/4000 V/4 A 10,5 190 10,0 6 S S S S S S 197 -
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X-Trail 2,5 4x4 Acenta Tech 491 160 9 440 4/2488 P 126/6000 - 233/4000 V/4 A 10,5 190 10,0 6 S S S S S S 197 -
X-Trail 1,6dCi 4x4 Tekna 521 700 10 020 4/1598 D-T 96/4000 - 320/1750 6/4 M 11,0 186 6,4 6 S S S S S S 139 -
X-Trail 2,5 4x4 Tekna 534 300 10 260 4/2488 P 126/6000 - 233/4000 V/4 A 10,5 190 10,0 6 S S S S S S 197 -

Opel www.opel.co.za Telephone: 0800 422 777 Dealers: 37

Adam 3-door Hatch • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 136/544 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Feels solid, looks stylish. Bad: Tiny luggage compartment. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Fiat 500, MINI Hatch 3-door
Adam 1,0T Jam 283 000 5 490 3/999 P-T 85/5000 - 170/1800 6/F M 9,9 196 5,6 6 S - S S S S 109 -

Astra 5-door Hatchback • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 48 litres • Boot: 216/792 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Overall refinement. Bad: Lacks personality. Our choice: 1,0T Enjoy. Replacement due: 1,6T Sport OPC-Line auto added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Fiat Tipo, Honda Civic, Mazda Mazda3, MINI 5-door, Renault Mégane, Toyota
Corolla Hatch, Volkswagen Golf. 20 000 km test: March 2018 (1,4T Sport auto)
Astra 1,0T 304 000 5 880 3/999 P-T 77/4500 63 170/1800 5/F M 11,07 200 5,3 6 S - S S S S 102 Oct 16
Astra 1,0T Enjoy 335 000 6 470 3/999 P-T 77/4500 - 170/1800 5/F M 11,2 200 5,3 6 S S S S S S 104 -
Astra 1,4T Enjoy 399 000 7 690 4/1399 P-T 110/5000 86 245/2000 6/F A 8,46 210 6,6 6 S S S S S S 127 Jun 16
Astra 1,6T Sport OPC-Line 508 000 9 760 4/1598 P-T 147/5500 108 280/1650 6/F A 7,44 235 7,3 6 S S S S S S 138 Sep 19
Combo 5-door MPV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 52 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Space and practicality. Bad: Panel van underpinnings. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Volkswagen Caddy. Long-term test: Oct 2019 (Combo Cargo panel van)
Combo Life 1,6TD Enjoy 369 900 7 140 4/1560 D-T 68/4000 - 230/1700 5/F M - - 6,0 6 S S S S S - 131 -

Corsa 5-door Hatch (Enjoy models) 3-door Hatch (GSi) • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 224/856 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Modern and punchy 1,0T engine. Bad: Meager specification. Our choice: 1,0T Enjoy. Replacement due: 2020. Also look at: Citroën C3, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai i20, Kia Rio, Mazda Mazda2, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo.
For GSi: Abarth 500, MINI Hatch 3-door. 20 000 km test: Nov 16 (1,4T Sport)
Corsa 1,0T Enjoy 263 000 5 110 3/999 P-T 66/3700 - 170/1800 6/F M 11,9 180 5,5 6 S - - S S S 107 -
Corsa 1,4 Enjoy 276 000 5 350 4/1398 P 66/6000 - 130/4000 6/F A 13,9 171 7,2 6 S - - S S S 140 -
Corsa GSi 365 900 7 060 4/1364 P-T 110/5000 90 220/3000 6/F M 9,27 207 7 6 S S S S S S 133 Aug 19

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Crossland X 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 288-384/1 040 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Ride quality, styling and punchy small-capacity turbo engine. Bad: Relatively pricey. Our choice: One of the 1,2 Turbo models. Replacement due: Diesel added. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford EcoSport, Honda BR-V, Hyundai Venue / Creta, Kia
Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota Rush, Volkswagen T-Cross Long-term test: 1,6TD Enjoy (Feb 2020)
Crossland X 1,2 Essentia 275 000 5 330 3/1199 P 60/5750 - 118/2750 5/F M 14,0 170 6,1 6 S - S S S S 115 -
Crossland X 1,2 Enjoy 296 000 5 730 3/1199 P 60/5750 - 118/2750 5/F M 14,0 170 6,1 6 S S S S S S 115 -
Crossland X 1,2 Turbo Enjoy 349 000 6 740 3/1199 P-T 81/5500 - 205/1500 6/F A 11,8 187 6,5 6 S S S S S S 123 -
Crossland X 1,6TD Enjoy 349 000 6 740 4/1560 D-T 68/4000 - 230/1750 5/F M - - 5,3 6 S S S S S S 115 -
Crossland X 1,2 Turbo Cosmo 399 000 7 690 3/1199 P-T 81/5500 - 205/1500 6/F A 11,8 187 6,5 6 S S S S S S 123 -
Grandland X 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 53 litres • Boot: 312/1 248 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km (Optional Maintenance Plan)
Good: No frills family car. Bad: Maybe too bland for some. Our choice: Enjoy. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 3008, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4,
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Grandland X 1,6 Turbo 442 000 8 510 4/1598 P-T 121/6000 - 240/1400 6/F A - - 8,4 6 S S S S S S 156 -
Grandland X 1,6 Turbo Enjoy 489 000 9 400 4/1598 P-T 121/6000 82 240/1400 6/F A 9,52 - 8,4 6 S S S S S S 156 Aug 18
Grandland X 1,6 Turbo Cosmo 576 000 11 060 4/1598 P-T 121/6000 - 240/1400 6/F A - - 8,4 6 S S S S S S 156 -

Mokka X 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 52 litres • Boot: 200/976 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Punchy engine and well-damped ride. Bad: Cosmo is expensive. Our choice: Enjoy will do. Replacement due: Still fresh. Also look at: Audi Q2, Ford EcoSport, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Peugeot 2008
Mokka X 1,4 Turbo Enjoy 389 000 7 500 4/1364 P-T 103/4900 75 200/1850 6/F A 9,93 191 7,4 6 S S S S S S 144 Feb 17
Mokka X 1,4 Turbo Cosmo 439 000 8 450 4/1364 P-T 103/4900 - 200/1850 6/F A 10,7 191 7,8 6 S S S S S S 149 -

Peugeot www.peugeot.co.za Telephone: 0860 738 472 Dealers: 25

108 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 152/568 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Funky styling, great value proposition. Bad: Tight interior and boot space. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Datsun Go, Ford Figo, Hyundai Atos, Kia Picanto, Nissan Micra Active, Renault Kwid / Sandero, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Aygo / Etios,
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108 1,0 Active 184 900 3 620 3/998 P 53/6000 59 93/4400 5/F M 16,40 160 5,2 6 S - - S S S 99 Feb 20

208 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 248/912 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Good level of specification. Bad: Challenging driving position. Our choice: 1,2 Allure. Replacement due: 2020. Also look at: Citroën C3, Mazda Mazda2, Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta, Nissan Micra, VW Polo, Renault Clio, Kia Rio
208 1,2 Active 249 900 4 860 3/1199 P 60/5750 - 118/2750 5/F M 12,2 175 5,2 4 S - S S S S 99 -
208 1,2 Allure 269 900 5 240 3/1199 P 60/5750 - 118/2750 5/F M 12,2 175 5,4 6 S S S S S S 103 -
208 1,2T GT Line 299 900 5 810 3/1199 P-T 81/5500 - 205/1500 5/F M 9,6 190 5,4 6 S S S S S S 104 -
208 1,2T GT Line auto 314 900 6 090 3/1199 P-T 81/5500 - 205/1500 6/F A 9,8 190 5,4 6 S S S S S S 104 -
2008 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 248/944 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Sophistication and perceived build quality. Bad: Needs a smoother transmission. Our choice: Any of the 1,2T models. Replacement due: 2020. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Ford EcoSport, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai,
Opel Mokka X, Renault Captur, Toyota Rush / C-HR, Volkswagen T-Cross
2008 1,2T Active 317 900 6 150 3/1199 P-T 81/5500 - 205/1500 5/F M 10,3 188 6,2 6 S - S S S S 124 -
2008 1,2T Allure 353 900 6 830 3/1199 P-T 81/5500 - 205/1500 6/F A 10,1 188 6,2 6 S S S S S S 124 -
2008 1,2T GT Line 368 900 7 120 3/1199 P-T 81/5500 - 205/1500 6/F A 10,1 188 6,2 6 S S S S S S 124 -

3008 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 53 litres • Boot: 312/1 024 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: High specification level and unique exterior and interior design. Bad: Not as spacious as some rivals. Our choice: 1,6T Active. Replacement due: Sill fresh. Also look at: Audi Q3, BMW X1, Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Kuga, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda
CX-5, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Grandland X, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan. Long-term test: March 2018 (1,6 THP Active AT)
3008 1,6T Active 439 900 8 470 4/1598 P-T 121/6000 - 240/1400 6/F A 8,9 201 8,4 6 S S S S S S 156 -
3008 1,6T Allure 489 900 9 420 4/1598 P-T 121/6000 - 240/1400 6/F A 8,9 201 8,4 6 S S S S S S 156 -
3008 1,6T GT Line 549 900 10 560 4/1598 P-T 121/6000 80 240/1400 6/F A 9,65 201 8,4 6 S S S S S S 156 Sep 17

5008 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 62 litres • Boot: 88/456-568/1 336 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Handsomely styled. Practically packaged. Bad: Petrol engine lacks punch. Our choice: 5008 2,0 HDi Allure. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Outlander, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
5008 1,6T Allure 539 900 10 370 4/1598 P-T 121/6000 - 240/1400 6/F A 10,5 201 8,4 6 S S S S S S 156 -
5008 2,0HDi Allure 559 900 10 750 4/1997 D-T 110/4000 - 370/2000 6/F A 10,9 207 5,8 6 S S S S S S 136 -
5008 1,6T GT Line 584 900 11 230 4/1598 P-T 121/6000 76 240/1400 6/F A 10,14 201 8,4 6 S S S S S S 156 Dec 19
5008 2,0HDi GT Line 604 900 11 610 4/1997 D-T 110/4000 - 370/2000 6/F A 10,9 207 5,8 6 S S S S S S 136 -

Porsche www.porsche.co.za Telephone: 011 540 5000 / 012 816 7600 / 021 555 6800 / 031 514 3000 / 021 000 0911 Dealers: 5
718 Boxster / 718 Spyder 2-door Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 54 / 64 litres • Boot: 136 litres (front) 80 litres (rear) • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Outstanding mid-engined roadster that is relatively affordable. Bad: Expensive optional extras. Our choice: Boxster S. Replacement due: GTS 4,0 added. Also look at: BMW Z4, Jaguar F-Type Convertible, Mercedes-AMG SLC
718 Boxster 968 000 18 510 H4/1988 P-T 220/6500 - 380/1950 7/R A 4,9 275 8,3 6 S S O S S O 158 -
718 Boxster S 1 053 000 20 120 H4/2497 P-T 257/6500 - 420/1900 7/R A 4,4 285 8,8 6 S S O S S O 167 -
718 Boxster GTS 4,0 1 175 000 22 440 H6/3995 P 294/7000 - 420/5000 6/R M 4,5 293 13,0 6 S S O S S O 246 -
718 Spyder 1 393 000 26 590 H6/3995 P 309/7600 - 420/5000 6/R M 4,4 301 13,1 6 S S O S S S 249 -
718 Cayman 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 54 / 64 litres • Boot: 232 litres (front) 72 litres (rear) • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Taut chassis, superb handling. Bad: Meager specification. Our choice: 718 Cayman S. Replacement due: GTS 4,0 added. Also look at: Audi TTS, BMW M2, Jaguar F-Type Coupé, Nissan 370Z
718 Cayman 957 000 18 300 H4/1988 P-T 220/6500 - 380/1950 7/R A 4,9 275 8,3 6 S S O S S O 158 -
718 Cayman S 1 042 000 19 920 H4/2497 P-T 257/6500 - 420/1900 7/R A 4,4 285 8,8 6 S S O S S O 167 -
718 Cayman GTS 4,0 1 164 000 22 230 H6/3995 P 294/7000 - 420/5000 6/R M 4,5 293 13,0 6 S S O S S O 246 -
718 Cayman GT4 1 468 000 28 010 H6/3995 P 309/7600 - 420/5000 6/R M 4,4 304 13,1 6 S S O S S S 249 -
911 2-door Coupé / Cabriolet • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 64 litres (Carrera and Carrera S) 67 litres (Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S) • Boot: 112 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
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Good: Its all-round capability. Bad: Not much! Our choice: Carrera S. Replacement due: New, and Carrera / Carrera 4 added. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage, Audi R8, BMW 8 Series / i8 / M8, Ferrari Roma / F8, Jaguar F-Type, Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé / Roadster
911 Carrera Coupé 1 542 000 29 420 H6/2981 P-T 283/6500 - 450/1950 8/R A 4,2 293 10,8 6 S S S S S S 206 -
911 Carrera Cabriolet 1 726 000 32 920 H6/2981 P-T 283/6500 - 450/1950 8/R A 4,4 291 11,0 6 S S S S S S 210 -
911 Carrera 4 Coupé 1 638 000 31 250 H6/2981 P-T 283/6500 - 450/1950 8/4 A 4,2 291 11,0 6 S S S S S S 210 -
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1 822 000 34 740 H6/2981 P-T 283/6500 - 450/1950 8/4 A 4,4 289 11,0 6 S S S S S S 211 -
911 Carrera S Coupé 1 774 000 33 830 H6/2981 P-T 331/6500 216 530/2300 8/R A 3,41 308 10,7 6 S S S S S S 205 Sep 19
911 Carrera S Cabriolet 1 958 000 37 330 H6/2981 P-T 331/6500 - 530/2300 8/R A 3,9 306 10,9 6 S S S S S S 208 -
911 Carrera 4S Coupé 1 870 000 35 660 H6/2981 P-T 331/6500 - 530/2300 8/4 A 3,6 306 10,8 6 S S S S S S 206 -
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 2 054 000 39 160 H6/2981 P-T 331/6500 - 530/2300 8/4 A 3,8 304 10,8 6 S S S S S S 207 -

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Cayenne 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 75 litres (Cayenne, S, hybrid and turbo S e-hybrid) 100 litres (turbo model) • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Spacious, luxurious and very capable sports SUV. Bad: Expensive options list. Our choice: Cayenne S. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Audi Q7, BMW X5, Jaguar F-Pace / I-Pace, Land Rover Range Rover Velar / Range Rover Sport, Maserati
Levante, Mercedes GLE, Lexus RX, Volkswagen Touareg. For Cayenne turbo models: Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga, Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR, Mercedes-AMG G63
Cayenne 1 174 000 22 420 V6/2995 P-T 250/5300 - 450/1340 8/4 A 6,2 245 11,0 8 S S S S S S 209 -
Cayenne S 1 335 000 25 490 V6/2894 P-T 324/5700 - 550/1800 8/4 A 5,2 265 11,3 8 S S S S S S 213 -
Cayenne e-hybrid 1 725 000 32 900 V6/2995 P-T/H 340 - 700 8/4 A 5,0 253 4,1 8 S S S S S S 78 -
Cayenne turbo 2 210 000 42 120 V8/3996 P-T 404/5750 - 770/2000 8/4 A 4,1 286 14,3 8 S S S S S S 272 -
Cayenne turbo S e-hybrid 2 775 000 52 860 V8/3996 P-T/H 500 - 900 8/4 A 3,8 295 4,7 8 S S S S S S 90 -
Cayenne Coupé 5-door SUV • Seats: 4 • 75 litres (Cayenne, S, hybrid and turbo S e-hybrid) 100 litres (turbo model) • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Probably as good and capable as the standard Cayenne. Bad: Simply a different design. Our choice: Standard V6 will do. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi Q8, BMW X6, Jaguar F-Pace / I-Pace, Land Rover Range Rover Velar / Range Rover Sport,
Maserati Levante, Lexus RX. For Cayenne turbo Coupé models: Aston Martin DBX, Lamborghini Urus
Cayenne Coupé 1 320 000 25 200 V6/2995 P-T 250/5300 - 450/1340 8/4 A 6,0 243 11,3 8 S S S S S S 215 -
Cayenne S Coupé 1 451 000 27 690 V6/2894 P-T 324/5700 - 550/1800 8/4 A 5,0 263 11,3 8 S S S S S S 216 -
Cayenne e-hybrid Coupé 1 807 000 34 460 V6/2995 P-T/H 340 - 700 8/4 A 5,1 253 3,8 8 S S S S S S 75 -
Cayenne turbo Coupé 2 300 000 43 830 V8/3996 P-T 404/5750 - 770/2000 8/4 A 3,9 286 13,7 8 S S S S S S 261 -
Cayenne turbo S e-hybrid Coupé 2 844 000 54 170 V8/3996 P-T/H 500 - 900 8/4 A 3,8 295 4,7 8 S S S S S S 90 -
Macan 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 65 litres • Boot: 296/1 048 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Handling and ride. Bad: Very little. Our choice: Macan S will do. Replacement due: Facelifted, and GTS model added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, BMW X4, Jaguar E-Pace, Mercedes GLC, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Audi Q5, Lexus NX
Macan 869 000 16 630 4/1984 P-T 185/5000 - 370/1600 7/4 A 6,7 227 10,7 8 S S S S S S 204 -
Macan S 1 110 000 21 210 V6/2995 P-T 260/5400 - 480/1360 7/4 A 5,3 254 11,5 8 S S S S S S 219 -
Macan GTS 1 349 000 25 750 V6/2894 P-T 280/5200 - 520/1750 7/4 A 4,9 261 11,5 8 S S S S S S 218 -
Macan turbo 1 614 000 30 790 V6/2894 P-T 324/5700 - 550/1800 7/4 A 4,5 270 11,8 8 S S S S S S 224 -
Panamera 5-door Fastback • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 75 (V6 models) 80 (e-hybrid) 90 litres (turbo) • Boot: 281/816 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Now even more capable and luxurious. Bad: Not as effortless to drive as an S-Class. Our choice: Standard Panamera will do. Replacement due: GTS added. Also look at: BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé / M8 Gran Coupé, Mercedes CLS / GT 4-Door Coupé, Maserati Quattroporte, Aston Martin Rapide
Panamera 1 492 000 28 470 V6/2995 P-T 243/5400 - 450/1340 8/R A 5,7 264 9,0 8 S S S S S S 171 -
Panamera 10 Years Edition 1 727 000 32 940 V6/2995 P-T 243/5400 - 450/1340 8/R A 5,7 264 9,0 8 S S S S S S 171 -
Panamera 4 1 527 000 29 140 V6/2995 P-T 243/5400 - 450/1340 8/4 A 5,5 262 9,2 8 S S S S S S 175 -
Panamera 4 10 Years Edition 1 750 000 33 380 V6/2995 P-T 243/5400 - 450/1340 8/4 A 5,5 262 9,2 8 S S S S S S 175 -
Panamera 4 executive 1 644 000 31 360 V6/2995 P-T 243/5400 - 450/1340 8/4 A 5,6 262 9,4 10 S S S S S S 178 -
Panamera 4S 1 885 000 35 940 V6/2894 P-T 324/5650 - 550/1750 8/4 A 4,4 289 9,8 8 S S S S S S 186 -
Panamera 4S executive 2 097 000 39 970 V6/2894 P-T 324/5650 - 550/1750 8/4 A 4,5 289 9,8 10 S S S S S S 187 -
Panamera 4 e-hybrid 1 926 000 36 720 V6/2894 P-T/H 340 - 700 8/4 A 4,6 278 3,0 8 S S S S S S 56 -
Panamera 4 e-hybrid 10 Years Edition 2 141 000 40 810 V6/2894 P-T/H 340 - 700 8/4 A 4,6 278 3,0 8 S S S S S S 56 -
Panamera 4 e-hybrid executive 2 061 000 39 290 V6/2894 P-T/H 340 - 700 8/4 A 4,7 278 3,0 10 S S S S S S 56 -
Panamera GTS 2 138 000 40 750 V8/3996 P-T 338/6000 - 620/1750 8/4 A 4,1 292 12,4 8 S S S S S S 235 -
Panamera turbo 2 811 000 53 550 V8/3996 P-T 404/5750 198 770/1960 8/4 A 3,44 306 11,3 8 S S S S S S 214 Jun 17
Panamera turbo executive 3 026 000 57 630 V8/3996 P-T 404/5750 - 770/1960 8/4 A 3,9 306 11,3 10 S S S S S S 215 -
Panamera turbo S e-hybrid 3 263 000 62 140 V8/3996 P-T/H 500 - 850 8/4 A 3,4 310 3,5 8 S S S S S S 66 -
Panamera turbo S e-hybrid executive 3 478 000 66 230 V8/3996 P-T/H 500 - 850 8/4 A 3,5 310 3,5 10 S S S S S S 66 -
Panamera Sport Turismo 5-door Estate • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 75 litres (4, 4S) 80 (e-hybrid) 90 litres (turbo) • Boot: 304/1 152 • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Level of practicality and performance. Bad: More expensive than equivalent Cayenne. Our choice: 4S offers enough performance. Replacement due: GTS added. Also look at: No direct rival, but also see Audi RS4 Avant, Volvo V90 Cross Country
Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 1 572 000 29 990 V6/2995 P-T 243/5400 - 450/1340 8/4 A 5,5 259 9,4 8 S S S S S S 178 -
Panamera 4S Sport Turismo 1 971 000 37 580 V6/2894 P-T 324/5650 171 550/1750 8/4 A 4,07 286 9,8 8 S S S S S S 187 Jul 18
Panamera 4 e-hybrid Sport Turismo 1 971 000 37 580 V6/2894 P-T/H 340 - 700 8/4 A 4,6 275 3,1 8 S S S S S S 59 -
Panamera GTS Sport Turismo 2 183 000 41 610 V8/3996 P-T 338/6000 - 620/1750 8/4 A 4,1 289 12,7 8 S S S S S S 242 -
Panamera turbo Sport Turismo 2 856 000 54 400 V8/3996 P-T 404/5750 - 770/1960 8/4 A 3,8 304 11,3 8 S S S S S S 215 -
Panamera turbo S e-hybrid Sport Turismo 3 308 000 63 000 V8/3996 P-T/H 500 - 850 8/4 A 3,4 310 3,6 8 S S S S S S 69 -

Renault www.renault.co.za Telephone: 0861 736 2858 Dealers: 45

Captur 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 224/880 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Modern exterior design, raised ground clearance. Bad: Engine and transmission combination of 88 kW auto model. Our choice: 66kW dCi. Replacement due: 2020. Also look at: BAIC X25, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Venue, Kia
Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3, Opel Mokka X, Peugeot 2008, Toyota Rush, Volkswagen T-Cross. 20 000 km test: Dec 2016 (Dynamique auto)
Captur 66kW turbo Blaze 251 900 4 890 3/898 P-T 66/5250 55 135/2500 5/F M 13,78 171 6,5 4 S S S S S S 125 Dec 17
Captur 66kW turbo Dynamique 298 900 5 790 3/898 P-T 66/5250 - 135/2500 5/F M 12,9 171 6,5 4 S S S S S S 125 -
Captur 66kW dCi Dynamique 325 900 6 300 4/1461 D-T 66/4000 - 220/1750 5/F M 13,1 171 4,3 4 S S S S S S 95 -
Captur 88kW turbo Dynamique 325 900 6 300 4/1198 P-T 88/5000 - 190/2000 6/F M 9,9 182 6,6 4 S S S S S S 125 -
Captur 88kW turbo Dynamique auto 341 900 6 610 4/1198 P-T 88/4900 69 190/2000 6/F A 11,43 192 6,5 4 S S S S S S 125 Jul 15
Clio 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 248/736 litres • Service plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Hip, funky and modern with some leading infotainment technology. Bad: 898 cm3 turbo engine might not appeal to all. Our choice: Dynamique. Replacement due: 2020. Also look at: Citroën C3, Peugeot 208, Nissan Micra, Volkswagen Polo, Kia Rio, Toyota Yaris,
Hyundai i20, Mazda Mazda2, Ford Fiesta
Clio 66kW turbo Authentique 228 900 4 460 3/898 P-T 70/5250 - 140/2500 5/F M 12,9 178 6,6 4 S - S S S S 105 -
Clio 66kW turbo Expression 246 900 4 800 3/898 P-T 70/5250 - 140/2500 5/F M 12,9 178 6,6 4 S - S S S S 105 -
Clio 66kW turbo Dynamique 264 900 5 140 3/898 P-T 70/5250 - 140/2500 5/F M 12,9 178 6,6 4 S S S S S S 105 Sep 14
Clio 88kW turbo Expression 288 900 5 600 4/1198 P-T 88/4900 - 190/2000 6/F A 9,4 199 6,2 4 S - S S S S 120 -
Clio RS 18 F1 459 900 8 850 4/1618 P-T 162/6050 - 280/2000 6/F A 6,6 235 7,1 4 S S S S S S 135 -
Duster 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 336/1 242 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Looks, price a frugal turbodiesel engine. Bad: At times you know you are driving an entry-level SUV. Our choice: Dynamique 4WD. Replacement due: TechRoad added. Also look at: Fiat Panda, Ford EcoSport, Haval H2, Honda BR-V, Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos,
Mahindra XUV300, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota Rush, VW T-Cross Long-term test: 1,5 dCi TechRoad AT (March 2020)
Duster 1,6 Expression 260 900 5 070 4/1598 P 84/5500 - 148/3750 5/F M 11.0 167 8,4 2 S - S S S S 162 -
Duster 1,5dCi TechRoad 298 900 5 790 4/1461 D-T 66/4000 - 240/1750 5/F M 14,8 155 6,1 2 S - S S S S 135 -
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Koleos 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 344/1 368 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Ride comfort, refinement and practicality. Bad: Old-school engine/gearbox combination. Our choice: 2,5 Dynamique. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Kuga, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan
X-Trail, Opel Grandland X, Peugeot 3008, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
Koleos 2,5 Expression 409 900 7 900 4/2488 P 126/6000 - 233/4000 V/F A 9,5 185 9,7 6 S S S S S S 188 -
Koleos 2,5 Dynamique 459 900 8 850 4/2488 P 126/6000 - 233/4000 V/F A 9,5 185 9,7 6 S S S S S S 188 -
Koleos 2,5 Dynamique 4WD 499 900 9 610 4/2488 P 126/6000 77 233/4000 V/4 A 10,69 199 10,0 6 S S S S S S 192 Jun 19
Kwid 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 28 litres • Boot: 224/840 litres • Service Plan: None
Good: Design and specification. Bad: Unstable on the road. Our choice: We’ll recommend a second-hand Sandero. Replacement due: Facelifted. Expression auto added. Also look at: Datsun Go, Hyundai Atos, Kia Picanto, Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Aygo, Volkswagen up!
Kwid 1,0 Expression 144 900 2 860 3/999 P 50/5500 - 91/4250 5/F M - 152 5,6 2 S - - S - S 112 -
Kwid 1,0 Expression auto 154 900 3 050 3/999 P 50/5500 - 91/4250 5/F A - 152 5,3 2 S - - S - S 104 -
Kwid 1,0 Dynamique 154 900 3 050 3/999 P 50/5500 72 91/4250 5/F M 13,67 152 5,6 2 S - - S - S 112 Jan 17
Kwid 1,0 Dynamique auto 164 900 3 240 3/999 P 50/5500 - 91/4250 5/F A - 152 5,3 2 S - - S - S 104 -
Kwid 1,0 Climber 164 900 3 240 3/999 P 50/5500 - 91/4250 5/F M - 152 5,6 2 S - - S - S 112 -
Kwid 1,0 Climber auto 174 900 3 430 3/999 P 50/5500 - 91/4250 5/F A - 152 5,3 2 S - - S - S 104 -
Mégane 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 296/976 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Exterior design and specification level. Bad: Outdated rear suspension. Our choice: Dynamique auto. Replacement due: RS added. Also look at: Volkswagen Golf, Fiat Tipo, Honda Civic, Opel Astra
Mégane 84kW Expression 289 900 5 620 4/1598 P 84/5500 - 156/4000 6/F M 12,2 191 7,7 6 S S S S S S 144 -
Mégane 97kW Dynamique 333 900 6 450 4/1197 P-T 97/5500 - 205/2000 6/F M 11,03 197 6,4 6 S S S S S S 119 -
Mégane 97kW Dynamique auto 364 900 7 040 4/1197 P-T 97/5500 - 205/2000 7/F A 10,3 199 6,5 6 S S S S S S 122 -
Mégane RS 280 Lux 589 900 11 320 4/1798 P-T 205/6000 139 390/2400 6/F A 6,11 250 10,2 6 S S S S S S 158 Oct 18
Mégane RS 280 Cup 589 900 11 320 4/1798 P-T 205/6000 - 390/2400 6/F M 5,8 255 10,9 6 S S S S S S 163 -
Sandero 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 314/992 litres (excl. Stepway) 264/1 000 litres (Stepway) • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Entry models are good value. Spacious. Bad: Feels flimsy, but seemingly isn’t. Our choice: Stepway. Replacement due: Stepway Plus added. Also look at: Toyota Etios, Ford Figo, VW Polo Vivo. For Stepway: Toyota Etios Cross, Suzuki Ignis, VW cross up! / Polo Vivo Maxx
Sandero 66kW turbo Expression 194 900 3 810 3/898 P-T 66/5250 - 135/2500 5/F M 11,1 169 6,2 2 S - - S S S 119 -
Sandero 66kW turbo Stepway Expression 208 900 4 080 3/898 P-T 66/5250 - 135/2500 5/F M 11,1 168 6,5 2 S - - S S S 124 -
Sandero 66kW turbo Stepway Plus 228 900 4 460 3/898 P-T 66/5250 - 135/2500 5/F M 11,1 168 6,5 4 S S S S S S 124 -
Triber 5-door MPV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
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Good: Affordable 7-seater. Bad: Small-capacity engine. Our choice: Prestige. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Suzuki Ertiga, Toyota Avanza
Triber 1,0 Expression 164 900 3 240 3/999 P 52/6250 - 96/3500 5/F M - - 6,6 2 S - - S - S 131 -
Triber 1,0 Dynamique 174 900 3 430 3/999 P 52/6250 - 96/3500 5/F M - - 6,6 2 S - - S - S 131 -
Triber 1,0 Prestige 189 900 3 720 3/999 P 52/6250 - 96/3500 5/F M - - 6,6 4 S - - S - S 131 -

Rolls-Royce www.rolls-roycemotorcars-sandton.co.za Telephone: 011 676 6654 Dealers: 1

Cullinan 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: TBA • Maintenance Plan: 4 year
Good: Quite possibly the most luxurious SUV yet. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: No direct rival, but also see Bentley Bentayga W12 or Range Rover L SVAutobiography
Cullinan POA POA V12/6749 P-T 420/5000 - 850/1600 8/4 A 5,2 250 18,0 6 S S S S S S 341 -

Dawn 2-door Convertible • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 83 litres • Boot: 264 litres • Maintenance Plan: 4 year
Good: Effortless to drive and ultra stylish. Bad: Standard specification. Our choice: Standard model will do. Replacement due: Black Badge added. Also look at: Bentley Continental GT Convertible, Aston Martin DB11 Volante
Dawn POA POA V12/6592 P-T 420/5250 160 780/1500 8/R A 4,99 250 17,0 6 S S S S S S 330 Sep 17
Dawn Black Badge POA POA V12/6592 P-T 442/5250 - 840/1500 8/R A 4,9 250 17,6 6 S S S S S S 337 -

Ghost 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 100 litres • Boot: 400 litres • Maintenance Plan: 4 year
Good: Sophistication. Exclusivity. Bad: Very, very expensive. Ride. Our choice: Does it matter? Extended Wheelbase if you must. Replacement due: Black Badge added. Also look at: Aston Martin Rapide, Bentley Flying Spur, Mercedes-Maybach S650
Ghost 5 800 000 110 370 V12/6592 P-T 420/5250 176 780/1500 8/R A 5,37 250 16,32 6 S S S S S S 327 Jul 12
Ghost Extended Wheelbase POA POA V12/6592 P-T 420/5250 - 780/1500 8/R A 5,0 250 16,9 6 S S S S S S 329 -
Ghost Black Badge POA POA V12/6592 P-T 450/5250 - 840/1650 8/R A 4,8 250 17,5 6 S S S S S S 333 -
Phantom 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: TBA • Maintenance Plan: 4 year
Good: Too many to mention… Bad: Isn’t a helicopter more time-efficient? Our choice: Extended Wheelbase… if you have a chauffeur. Replacement due: New. Also look at: No direct rival, but also see Bentley Mulsanne and Mercedes-Maybach S650
Phantom POA POA V12/6749 P-T 420/5000 - 900/1700 8/R A 5,3 250 16,7 6 S S S S S S 318 -
Phantom Extended Wheelbase POA POA V12/6749 P-T 420/5000 - 900/1700 8/R A 5,4 250 16,7 6 S S S S S S 319 -

Wraith 2-door Coupé • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 83 litres • Maintenance Plan: 4 year
Good: Über luxurious and opulent cabin. Bad: Uhmm... untested. Our choice: Either. Replacement due: Black Badge added. Also look at: Bentley Continental GT W12 Coupé, Ferrari Roma / GTC4Lusso, Aston Martin DB11 / DBS Superleggera
Wraith POA POA V12/6592 P-T 465/5600 - 800/1500 8/R A 4,6 250 16,8 6 S S S S S S 327 -
Wraith Black Badge POA POA V12/6592 P-T 465/5600 - 870/1700 8/R A 4,5 250 17,5 6 S S S S S S 333 -

Subaru www.subaru.co.za Telephone: 011 608 0116 Dealers: 13

Forester 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres • Boot: 376/1 424 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 75 000 km
Good: Reliability and lengthy standard specification. Bad: Breathless engine. Our choice: S-ES for all the equipment. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Ford Kuga, Haval H6 C, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Renault Koleos, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
Forester 2,0i 451 000 8 680 H4/1995 P 115/6000 - 196/4000 V/4 A 10,3 - 9,1 7 S - S S S S 176 -
Forester 2,0i-L ES 490 000 9 420 H4/1995 P 115/6000 - 196/4000 V/4 A 10,3 - 9,1 7 S S S S S S 176 -
Forester 2,0i-S ES 524 000 10 070 H4/1995 P 115/6000 73 196/4000 V/4 A 10,3 193 9,1 7 S S S S S S 176 Dec 18
Impreza 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 344/928 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 75 000 km
Good: Solid car and well-equipped. Bad: Powerplant is challenged by the AWD system. Our choice: Only one engine option. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Honda Civic Sedan, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Impreza 2,0i 392 000 7 560 H4/1995 P 115/6000 - 196/4200 V/4 A - 208 8,6 7 S - S S S S 165 -
Impreza 2,0i-S ES 450 000 8 660 H4/1995 P 115/6000 - 196/4200 V/4 A - 208 8,6 7 S S S S S S 165 -

Outback 5-door Estate • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 376/1 256 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 75 000 km
Good: Comfort, room and off-road ability. Bad: Limited dealer network. Our choice: 2,5i-S. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Volvo V90 Cross Country
Outback 2,5i-S ES Premium 617 000 11 840 H4/2498 P 129/5800 - 235/4000 V/4 A 10,2 - 8,8 7 S S S S S S 167 -
Outback 3,6 R-S ES Premium 688 000 13 190 H6/3630 P 191/6000 109 350/4400 V/4 A 7,6 235 11,9 7 S S S S S S 230 May 18

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WRX 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 336/1 032 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 75 000 km
Good: Grip on offer and better quality interior. Bad: Not as powerful as competitors, and the CVT transmission. Our choice: WRX manual. Replacement due: WRX ES added. Also look at: Audi S3 Sedan / S4, Alfa Romeo Giulia, BMW 3 Series
WRX Premium 599 000 11 490 H4/1998 P-T 197/5600 131 350/2400 6/4 M 6,12 240 11,04 7 S S S S S S 213 Jun 14
WRX ES Premium 650 000 12 460 H4/1998 P-T 197/5600 - 350/2400 V/4 A 6,3 240 10,3 7 S S S S S S 199 -
WRX STi Premium 793 000 15 180 H4/2457 P-T 221/6000 143 407/4000 6/4 M 5,52 255 12,5 7 S S S S S S 242 Aug 14
XV 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 75 000 km
Good: Solid feel on and off-road. Bad: Untested at this stage. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: Still fresh. Also look at: Audi Q2. 20 000 km test: October 2018 (2,0i-S ES Lineartronic CVT)
XV 2,0i-S 413 000 7 960 H4/1995 P 115/6000 - 196/4200 V/4 A - 194 8,8 7 S - S S S S 168 -
XV 2,0i-S ES 473 000 9 100 H4/1995 P 115/6000 - 196/4200 V/4 A - 194 8,8 7 S S S S S S 168 -

Suzuki www.suzukiauto.co.za Telephone: 0861 511 111 Dealers: 43

Baleno 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 37 litres • Boot: 296/896 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Good ride and peppy engine. Bad: Not as characterful as the smaller Swift. Our choice: GLX manual. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Ford Fiesta, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, Kia Rio, Mazda Mazda2, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Toyota Yaris,
Volkswagen Polo. 20 000 km test: June 2018 (1,4 GLX)
Baleno 1,4 GL 214 900 4 190 4/1373 P 68/6000 74 130/4000 5/F M 10,9 175 6,1 2 S - - S - S 120 Oct 18
Baleno 1,4 GLX 251 900 4 890 4/1373 P 68/6000 74 130/4000 5/F M 10,9 175 6,1 6 S - S S - S 120 Jun 18
Baleno 1,4 GLX auto 266 900 5 180 4/1373 P 68/6000 - 130/4000 4/F A 11,6 160 6,5 6 S - S S - S 128 -

Celerio 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 168/864 litres • Service Plan: None (GA) 2 year / 30 000 km (GL)
Good: Spacious and well-priced. Bad: Weak engine and challenging exterior design. Our choice: GL. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Datsun Go, Ford Figo, Hyundai Atos, Kia Picanto, Peugeot 108, Nissan Micra Active, Renault Kwid, Toyota Aygo, Volkswagen up!
Celerio 1,0 GA 144 900 2 860 3/998 P 50/6000 - 90/3500 5/F M 14,0 155 5,6 2 S - - S - - 110 -
Celerio 1,0 GL 162 900 3 200 3/998 P 50/6000 - 90/3500 5/F M 16,10 145 5,6 2 S - - S - S 110 Feb 15
Celerio 1,0 GL auto 176 400 3 460 3/998 P 50/6000 59 90/3500 5/F A 18,51 155 5,5 2 S - - S - S 108 Aug 16

Ciaz 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres • Boot: 368 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Improved specification and new 1,5-litre engine. Bad: Not a lot, although seating position is relatively high. Our choice: 1,5 GLX. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Honda Ballade, Nissan Almera, Toyota Corolla Quest, Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Ciaz 1,5 GL 223 400 4 350 4/1462 P 77/6000 - 138/4400 5/F M - - 6,6 2 S - - S - S 130 -
Ciaz 1,5 GL auto 238 400 4 640 4/1462 P 77/6000 - 138/4400 4/F A - - 6,7 2 S - - S - S 132 -
Ciaz 1,5 GLX 254 900 4 950 4/1462 P 77/6000 74 138/4400 5/F M 10,35 185 6,6 2 S S S S - S 130 Jul 19
Ciaz 1,5 GLX auto 269 900 5 240 4/1462 P 77/6000 - 138/4400 4/F A - - 6,7 2 S S S S - S 132 -
DZire 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 37 litres • Boot: 288 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: As with the hatch, a solid and reliable car. Bad: Not the prettiest sedan. Our choice: GL. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Ford Figo Sedan, Honda Amaze, Toyota Etios Sedan, Volkswagen Polo Sedan
DZire 1,2 GA 168 400 3 310 4/1197 P 61/6000 - 113/4200 5/F M 11,7 175 - 2 S - - S - - - -
DZire 1,2 GL 185 900 3 640 4/1197 P 61/6000 70 113/4200 5/F M 11,32 175 - 2 S - - S - S - Dec 18
DZire 1,2 GL auto 199 900 3 910 4/1197 P 61/6000 - 113/4200 5/F A 13,2 170 - 2 S - - S - S - -

Ertiga 5-door MPV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 152-408/1 568 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Spacious interior. Bad: Although punchier, new engine might struggle when fully loaded. Our choice: 1,5 GL. Replacement due: New, and GLX added. Also look at: Toyota Avanza, Renault Triber
Ertiga 1,5 GA 221 900 4 320 4/1462 P 77/6000 - 138/4400 5/F M - 175 7,4 2 S - - S - - 146 -
Ertiga 1,5 GL 247 900 4 820 4/1462 P 77/6000 67 138/4400 5/F M 11,65 175 7,4 2 S - - S - S 146 Jun 19
Ertiga 1,5 GL auto 262 900 5 100 4/1462 P 77/6000 - 138/4400 4/F A - 170 7,4 2 S - - S - S 147 -
Ertiga 1,5 GLX 273 900 5 310 4/1462 P 77/6000 - 138/4400 5/F M - 175 7,4 2 S - - S - S 146 -
Ertiga 1,5 GLX auto 288 900 5 600 4/1462 P 77/6000 - 138/4400 4/F A - 170 7,4 2 S - - S - S 147 -
Ignis 5-door Cross-Over Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 32 litres • Boot: 232/888 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km • Global NCAP: 3 stars
Good: Styling and peppy engine. Bad: Cabin can feel cramped at times. Our choice: GLX manual. Replacement due: Still fresh. Also look at: Fiat Panda, Renault Sandero Stepway, Toyota Etios Cross, Volkswagen cross up! / Polo Vivo Maxx,
BAIC X25 Long-term test: Nov 2019 (1,2 GLX MT)
Ignis 1,2 GL 182 900 3 580 4/1197 P 61/6000 - 113/4200 5/F M 11,6 165 6,1 2 S - - S - - 119 -
Ignis 1,2 GLX 204 900 4 000 4/1197 P 61/6000 72 113/4200 5/F M 12,05 165 6,1 2 S - - S - S 119 Aug 17
Ignis 1,2 GLX auto 221 900 4 320 4/1197 P 61/6000 - 113/4200 5/F A 13,0 155 5,9 2 S - - S - S 114 -
Jimny 3-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 88/792 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km (GA) 4 year / 60 000 km (GLX)
Good: Design and off-road ability. Bad: It remains relatively slow. Our choice: GLX AllGrip manual. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Class of its own, but also consider Renault Duster 4WD or Fiat Panda 4x4
Jimny 1,5 GA AllGrip 285 900 5 540 4/1462 P 75/6000 - 130/4000 5x2/2-4 M - - 7,6 2 S - - S S - 146 -
Jimny 1,5 GLX AllGrip 323 900 6 260 4/1462 P 75/6000 69 130/4000 5x2/2-4 M 12,77 - 7,6 2 S S S S S S 146 Feb 19
Jimny 1,5 GLX AllGrip auto 343 900 6 640 4/1462 P 75/6000 - 130/4000 4x2/2-4 A - - 8,2 2 S S S S S S 158 -

Swift 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 37 litres • Boot: 224/776 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km (GA to GLX) 4 year / 60 000 km (Sport)
Good: Nimble, solid and good reliability. Bad: You would want the Sport. Our choice: 1,2 GL. Replacement due: GLX and Sport added. Also look at: Ford Figo, Hyundai Grand i10, Kia Picanto, Nissan Micra Active, Peugeot 108, Renault Sandero, Toyota Aygo / Etios, Volkswagen up! / Polo Vivo
Swift 1,2 GA 166 900 3 280 4/1197 P 61/6000 - 113/4200 5/F M 12,0 170 5,9 2 S - - S - - 116 -
Swift 1,2 GL 183 900 3 600 4/1197 P 61/6000 70 113/4200 5/F M 11,31 170 5,9 2 S - - S - S 116 Sep 18
Swift 1,2 GL auto 198 400 3 880 4/1197 P 61/6000 - 113/4200 5/F A 13,5 165 5,9 2 S - - S - S 116 -
Swift 1,2 GLX 202 900 3 960 4/1197 P 61/6000 - 113/4200 5/F M 12,0 170 5,9 2 S - - S - S 116 -
Swift 1,2 GLX auto 217 900 4 250 4/1197 P 61/6000 - 113/4200 5/F A 13,5 165 5,9 2 S - - S - S 116 -
Swift 1,4T Sport 317 900 6 150 4/1373 P-T 103/5500 - 230/2500 6/F M 8,0 205 7,3 6 S S - S S S 141 -
Swift 1,4T Sport auto 337 900 6 530 4/1373 P-T 103/5500 - 230/2500 6/F A 8,0 205 7,3 6 S S - S S S 141 -
Vitara 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 47 litres • Boot: 288/1 000 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Solid feel from behind the steering wheel. Bad: Lacks flair compared to its opposition. Our choice: 1,4T GLX . Replacement due: Facelifted. 1,4T added. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford EcoSport, Haval H2, Honda BR-V / HR-V, Hyundai Venue /
Creta, Jeep Renegade, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3, Opel Mokka X, Peugeot 2008, Renault Duster / Captur, Toyota Rush, Volkswagen T-Cross. 20 000 km test: May 2017 (1,6 GL+)
Vitara 1,6 GL 293 900 5 690 4/1586 P 86/6000 - 151/4000 5/F M 11,5 180 7,0 7 S - S S S S 136 -
Vitara 1,6 GL+ 332 900 6 430 4/1586 P 86/6000 77 151/4000 5/F M 10,79 180 7,0 7 S S S S S S 136 Dec 15
Vitara 1,6 GL+ auto 352 900 6 810 4/1586 P 86/6000 - 151/4000 6/F A - - 7,2 7 S S S S S S 139 -
Vitara 1,6 GLX 381 900 7 370 4/1586 P 86/6000 - 151/4000 6/F A - - 7,2 7 S S S S S S 139 -
Vitara 1,6 GLX AllGrip 390 900 7 540 4/1586 P 86/6000 - 151/4000 5/4 M 12,0 180 7,4 7 S S S S S S 145 -
Vitara 1,4T GLX 386 900 7 460 4/1373 P-T 103/5500 90 220/1500 6/F M 9,10 200 7,0 7 S S S S S S 136 Nov 19
Vitara 1,4T GLX auto 405 900 7 820 4/1373 P-T 103/5500 - 220/1500 6/F A 9,5 200 7,1 7 S S S S S S 138 -

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Avanza 5-door MPV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 128/430/1 424 litres • Service Plan: 4 services / 60 000 km • Global NCAP: 4 stars
Good: Good value. Practical. Bad: Only 2 airbags. Our choice: 1,5 TX. Replacement due: TX model facelifted. Also look at: Renault Triber, Suzuki Ertiga
Avanza 1,3 S 243 000 4 720 4/1298 P 71/6000 - 121/4400 5/R M - 160 7,3 2 S - - O S - 145 -
Avanza 1,3 SX 261 300 5 070 4/1298 P 71/6000 - 121/4400 5/R M - 160 7,3 2 S - - S S - 145 -
Avanza 1,5 SX 269 200 5 220 4/1495 P 77/6000 - 137/4400 5/R M - 165 7,6 2 S - - S S - 150 -
Avanza 1,5 SX auto 289 500 5 610 4/1495 P 77/6000 - 137/4400 4/R A - 160 8,0 2 S - - S S - 160 -
Avanza 1,5 TX 313 700 6 070 4/1495 P 77/6000 - 137/4400 5/R M - 165 7,6 2 S - - S S - 150 -
Aygo 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 128/640 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Infotainment system and specification level. Bad: Interior trim issues. Very limited rear legroom. Our choice: Base model. Replacement due: X-Clusiv added. Also look at: Hyundai Grand i10, Kia Picanto, Nissan Micra Active, Peugeot 108, Renault Sandero, Suzuki Celerio,
Volkswagen up! For X-Cite: Fiat 500C
Aygo 1,0 178 400 3 500 3/988 P 53/6000 - 93/4400 5/F M 13,8 160 5,2 4 S - - S S S 97 -
Aygo 1,0 X-Clusiv 181 400 3 550 3/998 P 53/6000 - 93/4400 5/F M 13,8 160 5,2 4 S - - S S S 97 -
Aygo 1,0 X-Cite 205 900 4 020 3/988 P 53/6000 - 93/4400 5/F M 13,8 160 5,2 6 S - - S S S 97 -
C-HR 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 152/792 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
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Good: Mould-breaking styling statement from Toyota. Bad: More hatch than SUV. Our choice: The manual options. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-3, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Opel
Mokka X, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Volkswagen T-Cross
C-HR 1,2T 371 700 7 170 4/1197 P-T 85/5200 - 185/1500 6/F M 10,9 190 7,6 7 S S - S S S 141 -
C-HR 1,2T Plus 403 000 7 770 4/1197 P-T 85/5200 61 185/1500 6/F M 11,19 190 7,6 7 S S S S S S 141 May 17
C-HR 1,2T Plus auto 415 100 8 000 4/1197 P-T 85/5200 - 185/1500 V/F A 11,1 185 7,7 7 S S S S S S 144 -
C-HR 1,2T Luxury 476 600 9 170 4/1197 P-T 85/5200 - 185/1500 V/F A 11,1 185 7,7 7 S S S S S S 144 -
Corolla Sedan 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 416/1 112 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
Good: Cabin space. Extensive range. Bad: Thrashy petrol engines and perceived quality. Our choice: 1,4D-4D Esteem. Replacement due: 2020. Also look at: Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic Sedan
Corolla 1,3 Esteem 288 800 5 600 4/1329 P 73/6000 - 128/3800 6/F M 12,6 180 7,2 4 S - - S - S 139 -
Corolla 1,3 Prestige 310 600 6 010 4/1329 P 73/6000 - 128/3800 6/F M 12,6 180 7,2 4 S - - S - S 139 -
Corolla 1,6 Esteem 309 600 5 990 4/1598 P 90/6000 - 154/5200 6/F M 10,5 195 7,9 4 S - - S S S 157 -
Corolla 1,6 Prestige 331 100 6 400 4/1598 P 90/6000 - 154/5200 6/F M 10,5 195 7,9 4 S - S S S S 157 -
Corolla 1,6 Prestige auto 346 400 6 690 4/1598 P 90/6000 - 154/5200 V/F A 11,1 185 7,6 4 S - S S S S 150 -
Corolla 1,6 Prestige+ 349 600 6 750 4/1598 P 90/6000 - 154/5200 V/F A 11,1 185 8,0 4 S - S S S S 158 -
Corolla 1,4D-4D Esteem 324 500 6 270 4/1364 D-T 66/3800 - 205/1800 6/F M 12,5 180 5,4 4 S - - S - S 119 -
Corolla 1,4D-4D Prestige 339 000 6 550 4/1364 D-T 66/3800 - 205/1800 6/F M 12,5 180 5,4 4 S - - S - S 119 -
Corolla 1,8 Prestige 346 000 6 680 4/1798 P 103/6400 - 173/4000 6/F M 9,8 200 8,4 4 S - S S S S 165 -
Corolla 1,8 Exclusive 371 100 7 160 4/1798 P 103/6400 79 173/4000 6/F M 9,31 200 8,4 7 S S S S S S 165 Apr 17
Corolla 1,8 Exclusive auto 384 900 7 420 4/1798 P 103/6400 - 173/4000 V/F A 10,2 195 7,7 7 S S S S S S 152 -
Corolla Hatch 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 168/832 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
Good: Reliability. Bad: Only one engine option available. Our choice: 1,2T XS will do. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Fiat Tipo, Mazda Mazda3, Opel Astra, Renault Mégane, Volkswagen Golf Long-term test: Aug 2019 (Hatch 1,2T XR)
Corolla Hatch 1,2T XS 361 900 6 990 4/1197 P-T 85/5200 64 185/1500 6/F M 10,83 200 7,3 7 S S S S S S 141 Jun 19
Corolla Hatch 1,2T XS auto 373 100 7 200 4/1197 P-T 85/5200 - 185/1500 V/F A 10,4 190 7,3 7 S S S S S S 140 -
Corolla Hatch 1,2T XR 412 600 7 950 4/1197 P-T 85/5200 - 185/1500 V/F A 10,4 190 7,3 7 S S S S S S 140 -

Corolla Quest 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 416/1 112 litres • Service Plan: 3 services / 45 000 km
Good: Proven, reliable underpinnings. Bad: Some interior plastics. Our choice: Prestige manual. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Honda Ballade, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Almera, Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Polo Sedan
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Corolla Quest 1,8 249 900 4 860 4/1798 P 103/6400 - 173/4000 6/F M 9,8 200 8,4 3 S - - S S S 165 -
Corolla Quest 1,8 auto 270 400 5 250 4/1798 P 103/6400 - 173/4000 V/F A 10,2 195 7,6 3 S - - S S S 150 -
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Corolla Quest 1,8 Prestige auto 296 800 5 750 4/1798 P 103/6400 - 173/4000 V/F A 10,2 195 7,6 5 S - S S S S 150 -
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Corolla Quest 1,8 Exclusive auto 317 700 6 150 4/1798 P 103/6400 - 173/4000 V/F A 10,2 195 7,6 5 S - S S S S 150 -
Etios 5-door Hatch/4-door Sedan • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 200/978 (Hatch), 504 (Sedan) litres • Service Plan: 3 services / 30 000 km • Global NCAP: 4 stars
Good: Spacious cabin, standard service plan. Ride. Bad: Trim quality. Our choice: 1,5 Xs. Replacement due: Sprint added. Also look at: Ford Figo, Honda Amaze, Peugeot 108, Renault Sandero, Suzuki Celerio / Swift / DZire, VW Polo Vivo. For Etios Cross: Renault
Sandero Stepway, VW cross up! / Polo Vivo Maxx, Suzuki Ignis
Etios Hatch 1,5 Xi 188 000 3 680 4/1496 P 66/5600 - 132/3200 5/F M 11,3 165 7,2 2 S - - S - - 138 -
Etios Hatch 1,5 Sprint 193 700 3 790 4/1496 P 66/5600 - 132/3200 5/F M 11,3 165 7,2 2 S - - S - S 138 -
Etios Hatch 1,5 Sport 195 900 3 830 4/1496 P 66/5600 - 132/3200 5/F M 11,3 165 7,2 2 S - - S - S 138 -
Etios Sedan 1,5 Xi 197 100 3 850 4/1496 P 66/5600 71 132/3000 5/F M 10,88 165 7,08 2 S - - S - - 136 Aug 12
Etios Sedan 1,5 Sprint 202 300 3 950 4/1496 P 66/5600 68 132/3200 5/F M 11,67 165 7,1 2 S - - S - S 136 Oct 17
Etios Cross 1,5 Xs 217 200 4 230 4/1496 P 66/5600 69 132/3200 5/F M 12,03 165 7,2 2 S - - S - S 138 Oct 14
FJ Cruiser 3-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 159 litres • Boot: 344/1 288 litres • Service Plan: 9 services / 90 000 km
Good: Unique styling. Toyota durability, reliability and backup. Bad: Lacks some practicality. Thirsty. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Jeep Wrangler, Mitsubishi Pajero 3-door
FJ Cruiser 678 100 13 000 V6/3956 P 200/5600 98 380/4400 5x2/4 A 8,57 175 13,68 6 S - S S S S 267 Nov 11

Fortuner 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 168-492/1 292 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km (petrol) 9 services / 90 000 km (diesel)
Good: Offers much improved refinement and comfort over the previous generation Bad: Rear seats folding mechanisms. Our choice: 2,4 GD-6. Replacement due: Still fresh. Also look at: Ford Everest, Isuzu mu-X, Haval H9, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Mitsubishi
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Fortuner 2,7 505 600 9 720 4/2694 P 122/5200 - 245/4000 6/R A 12,4 175 12,6 3 S S S S S S 247 -
Fortuner 2,4GD-6 524 800 10 080 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 55 400/1600 6/R M 12,28 175 8,4 3 S S S S S S 184 Nov 16
Fortuner 2,4GD-6 auto 545 300 10 470 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/R A 12,7 170 9,5 3 S S S S S S 208 -
Fortuner 2,4GD-6 4x4 573 200 11 000 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 52 400/1600 6x2/2-4 A 13,92 170 9,8 7 S S S S S S 217 Sep 18
Fortuner 2,8GD-6 624 300 11 970 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6/R M 11,2 180 9,0 7 S S S S S S 196 -
Fortuner 2,8GD-6 auto 645 300 12 370 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 450/1600 6/R A 10,8 180 9,6 7 S S S S S S 212 -
Fortuner 2,8GD-6 4x4 692 400 13 270 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6x2/2-4 M 11,2 180 9,4 7 S S S S S S 204 -
Fortuner 2,8GD-6 4x4 auto 713 600 13 670 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 61 450/1600 6x2/2-4 A 12,02 180 10,2 7 S S S S S S 224 Apr 16
Fortuner 4,0 V6 4x4 752 300 14 410 V6/3956 P 175/3800 - 376/3800 6x2/2-4 A 9,4 180 14,4 7 S S S S S S 277 -
GR Supra 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 52 litres • Boot: 184 litres • Service Plan: 4 services / 80 000 km
Good: Design and driving improvements over BMW Z4. Bad: Price. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi TT, BMW M2 / Z4, Ford Mustang, Jaguar F-Type Coupé, Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupé, Nissan 370Z, Porsche 718 Cayman
GR Supra 3,0T Track 972 100 18 590 6/2998 P-T 250/5000 - 500/1600 8/R A 4,3 250 9,2 7 S S S S S S 177 -
GR Supra 3,0T 1 093 700 20 900 6/2998 P-T 250/5000 165 500/1600 8/R A 4,31 250 9,2 7 S S S S S S 177 Oct 19

GT86 2-door Coupé • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 176/600 litres • Service Plan: 4 services / 60 000 km
Good: Affordable driver’s car. Quality. Bad: Some crave more power. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Audi TT, Nissan 370Z, BMW 2 Series Coupé, Mazda MX-5 RF. 20 000 km test: Dec 2015 (Toyota 86 2,0 Manual)
GT86 632 200 12 120 H4/1998 P 147/7000 - 205/6400 6/R M 7,6 226 9,4 7 S S S S S S 181 -

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Hiace MPV • Seats: 14 • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Service Plan: 9 services / 90 000 km
Good: Proven reliability. Bad: Better suited for mass transportation. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Previous Quantum re-introduced as Hiace. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai H-1, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Volkswagen Kombi
Hiace 2,5D-4D Bus 14-seater GL 571 900 10 980 4/2494 D-T 75/3600 - 260/1600 5/R M - 135 11,9 2 S - - S - S 266 -

Hilux Single Cab / Extended Cab / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2 (Single Cab / Xtra Cab) 4/5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Payload: From 852 kg • Service Plan: 9 services / 90 000 km
Good: New and improved engines, nimble on the road – for a bakkie. Bad: Ride quality a notch below some competitors. Our choice: 2,8 GD-6. Replacement due: Facelifted. 2,7 S single cab, Legend 50 and GR Sport added. Also look at: Fiat Fullback, Ford Ranger,
Isuzu D-Max, JAC T8, Mazda BT-50, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Volkswagen Amarok
Hilux 2,0 S 273 100 5 300 4/1998 P 102/5600 - 183/4000 5/R M 12,0 170 - 3 S - - O - - - -
Hilux 2,4GD S 309 300 5 990 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 343/1400 5/R M 12,4 175 - 3 S - - O - - - -
Hilux 2,7 S 381 200 7 350 4/2694 P 122/5200 - 245/4000 5/R M 12,1 180 - 3 S - - S S S - -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 SR 387 900 7 480 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/R M 12,4 175 - 7 S - - S S S - -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 4x4 SR 453 400 8 720 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/R M 12,4 175 - 7 S - - S S S - -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 SRX 408 000 7 860 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/R M 13,2 170 - 3 S S - S S S - -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 SRX auto 425 600 8 200 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/4 A 13,2 170 - 3 S S - S S S - -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 4x4 SRX 478 700 9 210 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6x2/2-4 M 13,2 175 - 3 S S - S S S - -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 4x4 SRX auto 498 300 9 580 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6x2/2-4 A 13,2 175 - 3 S S - S S S - -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Legend 50 486 200 9 350 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6/R M 13,2 170 - 3 S S S S S S - -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Legend 50 auto 505 900 9 720 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6/R A 13,2 170 - 3 S S S S S S - -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 4x4 Legend 50 554 000 10 640 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6x2/2-4 M 11,2 180 - 3 S S S S S S - -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 4x4 Legend 50 auto 574 000 11 020 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6x2/2-4 A 11,2 180 - 3 S S S S S S - -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 Xtra Cab SRX 419 800 8 090 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/R M 13,2 175 - 3 S S - S S S - -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 Xtra Cab SRX auto 437 400 8 420 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/R A 13,2 175 - 3 S S - S S S - -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Xtra Cab Legend 50 526 500 10 110 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6/R M 11,2 180 - 7 S S S S S S - -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Xtra Cab Legend 50 auto 546 200 10 490 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6/R A 11,2 180 - 7 S S S S S S - -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Xtra Cab 4x4 Legend 50 596 300 11 440 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6x2/2-4 M 11,2 180 - 7 S S S S S S - -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Xtra Cab 4x4 Legend 50 auto 616 300 11 820 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6x2/2-4 A 11,2 180 - 7 S S S S S S - -
Hilux 2,7 Double Cab S 413 500 7 970 4/2694 P 122/5200 - 245/4000 5/R M 12,1 180 12,8 3 S - - S - - 253 -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab S 437 700 8 430 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/R M 13,2 170 8,5 3 S - - S - - 187 -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab SR 448 400 8 630 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/R M 13,2 170 8,5 7 S - - S S - 187 -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 SR 518 600 9 960 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6x2/2-4 M 13,2 170 8,8 7 S - - S S - 191 -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab SRX 463 800 8 920 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/R M 13,2 175 8,5 3 S S - S S S 187 -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab SRX auto 479 200 9 220 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6/R A 13,2 175 9,5 3 S S - S S S 208 -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 SRX 540 000 10 370 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6x2/2-4 M 13,2 170 8,8 3 S S - S S S 191 -
Hilux 2,4GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 SRX auto 565 000 10 850 4/2393 D-T 110/3400 - 400/1600 6x2/2-4 A 13,2 170 10,2 3 S S - S S S 224 -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Double Cab Legend 50 596 600 11 450 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6/R M 11,2 180 9,1 7 S S S S S S 199 -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Double Cab Legend 50 auto 616 600 11 830 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 450/1600 6/R A 10,8 175 9,6 7 S S S S S S 210 -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 Legend 50 667 200 12 790 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6x2/2-4 M 11,2 180 9,1 7 S S S S S S 200 -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 Legend 50 auto 689 000 13 200 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 450/1600 6x2/2-4 A 10,8 175 10,2 7 S S S S S S 224 -
Hilux 2,8GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 GR Sport 728 800 13 960 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 61 450/1600 6x2/2-4 A 12,45 175 10,2 7 S S S S S S 224 Oct 19
Hilux 4,0 V6 Double Cab 4x4 Legend 50 733 600 14 050 V6/3956 P 175/5200 - 376/3800 6x2/2-4 A 9,4 180 14,2 7 S S S S S S 280 -
Land Cruiser 70 Series Single / Double Cab Pick-Up / 5-door SUV • Seats: 2 (76) 4/5 (79) • Fuel tank: 130 litres (D/Cab and Wagon) 180 litres (Single Cab) • Payload: 815 to 1 135 kg (model dependent) • Service Plan: None
Good: Extremely rugged. Bad: Pricey. Hard ride. Our choice: 76 SW. Replacement due: 4,5-litre turbodiesel engine added. Also look at: Jeep Wrangler
Land Cruiser 79 4,0 V6 593 900 11 400 V6/3956 P 170/5200 - 360/3800 5x2/2-4 M 12,62 165 16,3 2 S - - S - - - -
Land Cruiser 79 4,2D 631 600 12 110 6/4164 D 96/3800 - 285/2200 5x2/2-4 M 18,0 140 13,1 2 S - - S - - - -
Land Cruiser 79 4,5D-4D LX V8 722 200 13 840 V8/4461 D-T 151/3400 - 430/1200 5x2/2-4 M - 160 13,9 2 S - - S - - 306 -
Land Cruiser 79 4,0 V6 Double Cab 673 700 12 910 V6/3956 P 170/5200 - 360/3800 5x2/2-4 M 12,6 165 16,3 2 S - - S - - 320 -
Land Cruiser 79 4,2D Double Cab 705 900 13 530 6/4164 D 96/3800 - 285/2200 5x2/2-4 M 18,0 140 15,6 2 S - - S - - 343 -
Land Cruiser 79 4,5D-4D LX V8 Double Cab 791 500 15 150 V8/4461 D-T 151/3400 - 430/1200 5x2/2-4 M - 160 14,3 2 S - - S - S 313 -
Land Cruiser 79 4,5D-4D LX V8 Double Cab Namib 911 500 17 430 V8/4461 D-T 151/3400 - 430/1200 5x2/2-4 M - 160 13,6 2 S - - S - S 300 -
Land Cruiser 76 4,5D-4D LX V8 Station Wagon 810 100 15 510 V8/4461 D-T 151/3400 - 430/1200 5x2/2-4 M - 160 13,9 2 S - - S - S 306 -
Land Cruiser 200 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 93 litres • Boot: 176/624-696/1 840 litres • Service Plan: 9 services / 90 000 km
Good: Dependable with a capital D. luxurious. Off-road ability. Bad: Pricey. Our choice: GX-R will do. Replacement due: GX-R added. Also look at: Nissan Patrol, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Audi Q7, BMW X7, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus LX
Land Cruiser 200 4,5D-4D V8 GX-R 1 086 200 20 760 V8/4461 D-T 195/3400 - 650/1600 6x2/4 A 8,6 210 12,2 8 S S S S S S 270 -
Land Cruiser 200 4,5D-4D V8 VX-R 1 510 100 28 810 V8/4461 D-T 195/3400 - 650/1600 6x2/4 A 8,6 210 12,2 10 S S S S S S 270 -

Land Cruiser Prado 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 150 litres • Boot: 120 - 344/1 544 litres • Service Plan: 9 services / 90 000 km
Good: Quality and luxury. Off-road ability. Bad: Ergonomics. Our choice: Diesel. Replacement due: Facelifted. VX-L added. Also look at: Land Rover Discovery, Mercedes GLE, BMW X5, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Everest, Nissan Patrol
Land Cruiser Prado 3,0DT TX 892 500 17 070 4/2982 D-T 120/3400 - 400/1600 5x2/4 A 11,7 175 10,2 7 S - S S S S 226 -
Land Cruiser Prado 4,0 VX 1 010 000 19 310 V6/3956 P 202/5600 86 381/4400 5x2/4 A 9,68 180 13,56 7 S S S S S S 266 Jul 10
Land Cruiser Prado 3,0DT VX 1 011 900 19 340 4/2982 D-T 120/3400 49 400/1600 5x2/4 A 12,99 175 10,2 7 S S S S S S 224 -
Land Cruiser Prado 4,0 VX-L 1 050 300 20 070 V6/3956 P 202/5600 - 381/4400 5x2/4 A 10,9 180 13,8 7 S S S S S S 266 -
Land Cruiser Prado 3,0DT VX-L 1 052 100 20 110 4/2982 D-T 120/3400 49 400/1600 5x2/4 A 13,09 175 10,2 7 S S S S S S 226 Apr 18
Quantum MPV • Seats: 11 / 14 • Fuel tank: 65 litres • Service Plan: 9 services / 90 000 km
Good: More modern than before. Bad: Strangers will want to get in everytime you stop Our choice: 14-seater for more passengers. Replacement due: New, and VX Premium added. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai H-1, Kia Grand Sedona, Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class,
Volkswagen Kombi / Caravelle
Quantum 2,8 LWB Bus 11-seater GL 631 100 12 100 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6/R M - 100 - 2 S S - S S S - -
Quantum 2,8 SLWB Bus 14-seater GL 647 700 12 420 4/2755 D-T 115/3600 - 420/1600 6/R M - 100 - 2 S S - S S S - -
Quantum 2,8 LWB Bus 9-seater VX Premium 947 400 18 120 4/2755 D-T 115/3600 - 420/1600 6/R A - - 10,4 7 S S S S S S 229 -

Prius 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres • Boot: 224/832 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
Good: Very economical and refined. Bad: Design is an acquired taste. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW i3 REx. 20 000 km test: Oct 2017
Prius Hybrid 508 000 9 760 4/1798 P/H 90 64 142+e V/F A 12,6 180 4,4 7 S S S S S S 87 Oct 16

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RAV4 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 408/1 352 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
Good: Welcoming improvements over outgoing model plus AWD system. Bad: CVT might not be to all tastes. Our choice: 2,0 GX AT. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Citroën C5 Aircross, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai / X-Trail,
Opel Grandland X, Peugeot 3008, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, VW Tiguan Long-term test: 2,5 AWD VX (Feb 2020)
RAV4 2,0 GX 445 600 8 580 4/1987 P 127/6600 - 203/4400 6/F M - - 8,2 7 S S S S S S 155 -
RAV4 2,0 GX auto 457 500 8 800 4/1987 P 127/6600 - 203/4400 V/F A - - 7,8 7 S S S S S S 147 -
RAV4 2,0 AWD GX-R 541 800 10 410 4/1987 P 127/6600 78 203/4400 V/4 A 10,38 180 8,0 7 S S S S S S 153 Jul 19
RAV4 2,0 VX 541 600 10 400 4/1987 P 127/6600 - 203/4400 V/F A - - 7,8 7 S S S S S S 147 -
RAV4 2,5 AWD VX 618 400 11 860 4/2487 P 152/6600 92 243/4000 8/4 A 9,85 200 8,8 7 S S S S S S 166 Jun 19
Rush 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 576-648/1 456 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
Good: Spacious vehicle and rear-wheel drive. Bad: NVH, engine and ride quality. Our choice: Manual will do. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Ford EcoSport, Honda BR-V, Hyundai Venue / Creta, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3,
Opel Crossland X, Peugeot 2008, Renault Duster / Captur, Suzuki Vitara, Volkswagen T-Cross
Rush 1,5 S 324 200 6 270 4/1496 P 77/6000 61 136/4200 5/R M 13,05 165 7,9 6 S S - S S S 156 Sep 18
Rush 1,5 S auto 338 800 6 550 4/1496 P 77/6000 - 136/4200 4/R A - 160 8,0 6 S S - S S S 158 -

Yaris 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Boot: 256/1 016 litres • Service Plan: 3 services / 45 000 km • Global NCAP: 3 stars
Good: Spacious cabin, especially for rear passengers. Bad: Not as luxurious as some competitors. Our choice: Probably the 1,5 Xs. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Citroën C3, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Grand i10 / i20, Kia Rio, Mazda Mazda2, Nissan Micra, Opel
Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Volkswagen Polo Vivo / Polo. For Yaris Cross: Hyundai i20 Active, Volkswagen Polo Vivo Maxx
Yaris 1,5 Xi 259 000 5 030 4/1496 P 79/6000 - 140/4200 5/F M - 180 7,1 2 S - - S S S 136 -
Yaris 1,5 Xs 285 500 5 530 4/1496 P 79/6000 - 140/4200 5/F M - 180 7,1 2 S S - S S S 136 -
Yaris 1,5 Xs auto 302 200 5 850 4/1496 P 79/6000 - 140/4200 V/F A - 170 7,0 2 S S - S S S 134 -
Yaris Cross 1,5 301 900 5 840 4/1496 P 79/6000 - 140/4200 5/F M - 180 7,1 2 S S - S S S 136 -
Yaris 1,5 S 321 300 6 210 4/1496 P 79/6000 72 140/4200 5/F M 11,21 180 7,1 7 S S - S S S 136 May 18

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Amarok Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Payload: 838 to 936 kg • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km / Maintenance Plan: Optional 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Good on-road dynamics. Low fuel consumption. Space. Bad: Pricey. Our choice: 2,0 BiTDI. Replacement due: 3,0 V6 TDI added. Also look at: Fiat Fullback, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara,
Toyota Hilux. 20 000 km test: April 2019 (3,0 V6 TDI Double Cab Extreme 4Motion)
Amarok 2,0TDI Double Cab Comfortline 556 600 10 690 4/1968 D-T 103/3500 - 3401600 6/R M 13,3 169 9,2 2 S - S S S S 202 -
Amarok 2,0TDI Double Cab Comfortline 4Motion 621 300 11 920 4/1968 D-T 103/3500 - 3401600 6x2/2-4 M 13,5 167 9,4 2 S - S S S S 205 -
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Highline 615 100 11 800 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 420/1500 8/R A 11,0 180 10,1 4 S O S S S S 221 -
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Highline 4Motion 653 200 12 520 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 63 400/1500 6x2/2-4 M 11,35 183 9,96 4 S O S S S S 211 May 13
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Highline 4Motion auto 673 000 12 900 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 420/1500 8/4 A 11,3 179 10,2 4 S O S S S S 224 -
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Dark Label 4Motion 709 700 13 600 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 420/1500 8/4 A 11,3 179 10,2 4 S S S S S S 224 -
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Highline Plus 674 400 12 930 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 420/1500 8/R A 11,0 180 10,1 4 S S S S S S 221 -
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Highline Plus 4Motion 732 600 14 030 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 420/1500 8/4 A 11,3 179 10,2 4 S S S S S S 224 -
Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI Double Cab Highline 4Motion 760 000 14 550 V6/2970 D-T 165/3500 76 550/1400 8/4 A 7,82 193 10,8 4 S O S S S S 236 Aug 19
Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI Double Cab Canyon 4Motion 815 000 15 600 V6/2970 D-T 165/3000 - 550/1400 8/4 A 8,0 193 10,8 4 S - S S S S 236 -
Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI Double Cab Highline Plus 4Motion 817 700 15 650 V6/2970 D-T 165/3500 - 550/1400 8/4 A 8,0 193 10,8 4 S S S S S S 236 -
Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI Double Cab Extreme 4Motion 854 300 16 350 V6/2970 D-T 165/3500 - 550/1400 8/4 A 8,0 193 10,8 4 S S S S S S 236 -
Arteon 5-door Fastback • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Boot: 416 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Styling. Bad: Only one engine choice. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Audi A5 Sportback, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, Mercedes-Benz CLA. Long-term test: Oct 2019 (2,0 TDI)
Arteon 2,0TSI 4Motion R-Line 752 600 14 410 4/1984 P-T 206/5600 116 350/1700 7/4 A 5,8 250 8,8 6 S S S S S S 164 Sep 18

Caravelle / California 5-door MPV (Caravelle) 4-door MPV Camper Van (California) • Seats: 7 (Caravelle) 6 (California Beach) 4 (California Coast) • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 240/2 840 litres (Caravelle) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Copious amount of space. Bad: Expensive top-of-the-range models. Our choice: California Beach. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Kia Grand Sedona, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Toyota Quantum VX. 20 000 km test: Jan 2018 (Caravelle 2,0 BiTDI Highline DSG 4Motion)
California Beach 2,0TDI 4Motion 941 800 18 010 4/1968 D-T 110/3250 - 340/1500 7/4 A - - 7,9 6 S S S S S S 172 -
Caravelle 2,0BiTDI PanAmericana 4Motion 981 100 18 760 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 400/1500 7/4 A 12,1 188 10,6 6 S S S S S S 219 -
Caravelle 2,0BiTDI Highline 1 014 100 19 380 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 400/1500 7/F A 11,3 191 9,5 6 S S S S S S 208 -
Caravelle 2,0BiTDI Highline 4Motion 1 046 600 20 000 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 53 400/1500 7/4 A 13,76 188 10,6 6 S S S S S S 232 Feb 16
California Coast 2,0BiTDI 4Motion 1 089 500 20 820 4/1968 D-T 150/4000 - 450/1400 7/4 A - - 8,5 6 S S S S S S 185 -
Caddy 5-door MPV • Seats: 5 / 7 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 528/1592 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Level of luxury for an MPV. Bad: Commercial vehicle image. Our choice: Caddy 2,0 TDI Trendline. Replacement due: 1,0 engine added. Also look at: Opel Combo, Mercedes-Benz B-Class. 20 000 km test: Sep 2018 (Alltrack 2,0 TDI AT)
Caddy 1,0TSI Trendline 367 500 7 090 3/999 P-T 75/5000 49 175/1500 5/F M 14,16 172 6,7 6 S O S S S O 128 Apr 20
Caddy 2,0TDI Trendline 467 600 8 990 4/1968 D-T 81/4200 - 250/1500 5/F M 12,4 170 6,8 6 S O S S S O 149 -
Caddy Alltrack 2,0TDI 472 200 9 080 4/1968 D-T 81/4200 - 250/1500 5/F M 12,4 170 6,8 6 S S S S S S 149 -
Caddy Alltrack 2,0TDI auto 508 300 9 770 4/1968 D-T 103/4200 - 320/1750 6/F A 10,6 186 7,4 6 S S S S S S 166 -
Caddy Maxi 2,0TDI Trendline 490 500 9 430 4/1968 D-T 81/4200 - 250/1500 5/F M 12,8 170 7,0 6 S O S S S O 152 -
Caddy Maxi 2,0TDI Trendline auto 526 100 10 110 4/1968 D-T 103/4200 - 320/1750 6/F A 10,9 186 7,6 6 S O S S S O 166 -
Golf 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 216/1 016 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Classy, comfortable and refined. Bad: Nothing much. Our choice: 1,4 TSI Comfortline. Replacement due: 2020. Also look at: Opel Astra, Toyota Corolla Hatch, Renault Mégane, Audi A3, Mazda Mazda3. For GTI / R: Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai i30 N. 20 000 km test: Aug 2015 (1,4 Comfortline DSG)
Golf 1,0TSI Trendline 332 200 6 420 3/999 P-T 81/5000 - 200/2000 6/F M 9,9 196 5,8 7 S O O S S S 109 -
Golf 1,0TSI Comfortline 354 100 6 840 3/999 P-T 81/5000 66 200/2000 6/F M 10,23 196 5,8 7 S S S S S S 109 Jul 17
Golf 1,4TSI Comfortline 396 600 7 650 4/1395 P-T 92/5000 - 200/1400 7/F A 9,1 204 6,2 7 S S S S S S 120 -
Golf GTI 568 600 10 920 4/1984 P-T 169/4700 119 350/1500 6/F A 6,35 248 7,7 7 S S S S S S 149 Aug 17
Golf R 684 400 13 120 4/1984 P-T 228/5500 148 400/2000 7/4 A 4,98 250 8,6 7 S S S S S S 165 Jun 19
Kombi 5-door MPV • Seats: 8 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 240/2 840 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Copious amount of space. Bad: Lower spec than competitors with the same price. Our choice: 2,0TDI SWB Trendline Plus. Replacement due: BiTDI Trendline Plus added. Facelift due. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai H-1, Kia Grand Sedona,
Mercedes-Benz Vito, Toyota Hiace / Quantum
Kombi 2,0TDI SWB Trendline 598 900 11 490 4/1968 D-T 75/3000 - 250/1500 5/F M 17,9 157 8,8 2 S O O S S S 193 -
Kombi 2,0TDI LWB Trendline 606 900 11 640 4/1968 D-T 75/3000 - 250/1500 5/F M 17,9 157 8,8 2 S O O S S S 193 -
Kombi 2,0TDI SWB Trendline auto 634 500 12 170 4/1968 D-T 103/3500 - 340/1750 7/F A 14,7 172 9,6 2 S O O S S S 211 -
Kombi 2,0TDI SWB Trendline Plus 651 200 12 490 4/1968 D-T 103/3500 - 340/1750 7/F A 14,7 172 9,6 2 S O S S S S 211 -
Kombi 2,0BiTDI SWB Trendline Plus 693 200 13 280 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 400/1500 7/F A 10,2 191 9,7 2 S O S S S S 214 -
Kombi 2,0BiTDI SWB Comfortline 773 200 14 800 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 400/1500 7/F A 10,2 191 9,7 2 S O S S S S 214 -
Polo Hatch 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 224/832 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Cabin and ride quality. Bad: Exterior differences minor compared to outgoing model. Our choice: Comfortline. Replacement due: 1,6 Conceptline added. Also look at: Citroën C3, Ford Fiesta, Mazda Mazda2, Kia Rio, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio,
Toyota Yaris
Polo Hatch 1,6 Conceptline 248 800 4 840 4/1598 P 66/5000 - TBA/TBA 5/F M - - 7,3 6 S O O S S S 145 -
Polo Hatch 1,0TSI Trendline 259 100 5 030 3/999 P-T 70/5000 - 175/2000 5/F M 10,8 187 5,4 6 S O O S S S 103 -
Polo Hatch 1,0TSI Comfortline 289 700 5 610 3/999 P-T 70/5000 61 175/2000 5/F M 11,88 187 5,4 6 S O O S S S 103 Feb 18

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Polo Hatch 1,0TSI Highline 315 100 6 100 3/999 P-T 85/5000 - 200/2000 6/F M 9,5 200 5,6 6 S O S S S S 107 -
Polo Hatch 1,0TSI Highline auto 331 100 6 400 3/999 P-T 85/5000 72 200/2000 7/F A 11,88 200 5,8 6 S O S S S S 109 Jul 18
Polo GTI 398 400 7 680 4/1984 P-T 147/4400 112 320/1500 6/F A 6,65 237 7,1 6 S O S S S S 134 Sep 18
Polo Sedan 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 384/944 litres • Service Plan: Optional 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Spacious and three engine derivatives. Bad: An older car compared to the hatch. Our choice: 1,6 Comfortline. Replacement due: Unknown. Also look at: Fiat Tipo, Honda Ballade, Suzuki Ciaz
Polo Sedan 1,4 Trendline 223 400 4 350 4/1398 P 63/5000 - 132/3600 5/F M 12,8 178 7,1 4 S - O S - - 139 -
Polo Sedan 1,4 Comfortline 244 100 4 750 4/1398 P 63/5000 - 132/3600 5/F M 12,8 178 7,1 4 S - S S - S 139 -
Polo Sedan 1,6 Trendline 243 800 4 740 4/1598 P 77/5250 - 155/3500 5/F M 11,1 190 7,2 4 S - O S - - 143 -
Polo Sedan 1,6 Comfortline 264 700 5 140 4/1598 P 77/5250 - 155/3500 5/F M 11,1 190 7,2 4 S - S S S S 143 -
Polo Sedan 1,6 Comfortline auto 280 700 5 440 4/1598 P 77/5250 - 155/3500 6/F A 12,3 187 7,8 4 S - S S S S 154 -
Polo Sedan 1,5TDI Comfortline 293 300 5 680 4/1498 D-T 81/4400 - 250/1500 5/F M 11,2 186 5,9 4 S - S S S S 128 -
Polo Vivo 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 216/808 litres • Service / Maintenance Plan: Optional
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Good: As before, based on the outgoing Polo. Bad: Naturally-aspirated engines handicapped at altitude. Our choice: 1,4 Comfortline. Replacement due: Maxx added. Also look at: Renault Sandero, Ford Figo, Toyota Etios. For Vivo Maxx: Suzuki Ignis, Hyundai i20 Active, Toyota Etios Cross
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Polo Vivo 1,4 Trendline 198 200 3 870 4/1398 P 55/4800 - 130/3750 5/F M - 171 6,8 2 S - O S O S 134 -
Polo Vivo 1,4 Comfortline 209 900 4 100 4/1398 P 63/5000 59 132/3750 5/F M 12,80 177 7,1 2 S - O S O S 140 Oct 18
Polo Vivo 1,6 Highline 237 100 4 610 4/1598 P 77/5250 - 153/3800 5/F M - 188 7,4 2 S - O S S S 147 -
Polo Vivo 1,6 Comfortline 242 500 4 720 4/1598 P 77/5250 - 153/3800 6/F A - 188 7,3 2 S - O S S S 144 -
Polo Vivo Maxx 1,6 246 000 4 780 4/1598 P 77/5250 - 153/3800 5/F M - 188 7,8 2 S - O S S S 154 -
Polo Vivo 1,0TSI GT 271 400 5 260 3/999 P-T 81/5000 - 200/2000 6/F M - 196 5,5 2 S - S S S S 109 -
T-Cross 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 200-272/856 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
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Good: Some interior material quality. Bad: Some interior material quality. Our choice: Currently only one engine derivative. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford EcoSport, Honda BR-V / HR-V, Hyundai Venue / Creta, Jeep Renegade,
Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Crossland X, Peugeot 2008, Renault Duster / Captur, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota Rush / C-HR
T-Cross 1,0TSI 85kW Comfortline 343 300 6 630 3/999 P-T 85/5000 - 200/2000 7/F A 10,2 193 6,4 6 S S S S S S 126 -
T-Cross 1,0TSI 85kW Highline 374 500 7 220 3/999 P-T 85/5000 67 200/2000 7/F A 11,19 193 6,4 6 S S S S S S 126 Dec 19

Tiguan 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 58 litres (1,4TSI and 2,0TDI) 60 litres (2,0TSI 4Motion) • Boot: 256-336/1 040 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: As refined as a compact executive sedan. Bad: Not as spacious as some of its competitors. Our choice: 1,4TSI will do. Replacement due: TDI added. Also look at: BMW X1, Citroën C5 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford Kuga, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Renegade
/ Compass, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Qashqai / X-Trail, Opel Grandland X, Peugeot 3008, Renault Koleos, Suzuki Vitara, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4
Tiguan 1,4TSI Trendline 449 800 8 660 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 - 250/1500 6/F A 9,2 200 8,2 6 S S S S S S 162 -
Tiguan 1,4TSI Comfortline 513 700 9 870 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 68 250/1500 6/F A 9,57 200 8,2 6 S S S S S S 162 Oct 16
Tiguan 2,0TDI 4Motion Comfortline 577 600 11 090 4/1968 D-T 110/3250 - 340/1750 7/4 A - - 7,3 6 S S S S S S 159 -
Tiguan 2,0TDI 4Motion Highline 601 500 11 540 4/1968 D-T 130/3500 73 380/1750 7/4 A 8,70 207 7,7 6 S S S S S S 166 May 19
Tiguan 2,0TSI 4Motion Highline 601 400 11 540 4/1984 P-T 162/4500 - 350/1500 7/4 A 6,5 220 9,4 6 S S S S S S 180 -
Tiguan Allspace 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 58 litres (1,4) 60 litres (2,0) • Boot: 176/368-480/1 376 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Versatility of 7-seats and styling. Bad: Ride quality on large wheels. Our choice: 1,4TSI Comfortline. Replacement due: 1,4 Comfortline added. Also look at: Ford Everest, Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu mu-X, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Peugeot 5008
Tiguan Allspace 1,4TSI Trendline 473 600 9 110 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 - 250/1500 6/F A 9,5 200 8,5 6 S S S S S S 161 -
Tiguan Allspace 1,4TSI Comfortline 543 700 10 440 4/1395 P-T 110/5000 - 250/1500 6/F A 9,5 200 8,5 6 S S S S S S 161 -
Tiguan Allspace 2,0TSI 4Motion Comfortline 556 500 10 690 4/1984 P-T 132/4200 72 320/1500 7/4 A 8,96 208 9,2 6 S S S S S S 175 Jul 18
Tiguan Allspace 2,0TSI 4Motion Highline 635 300 12 180 4/1984 P-T 162/4500 - 350/1500 7/4 A 6,8 223 9,7 6 S S S S S S 185 -
Touareg 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 90 litres • Boot: 400/1 224 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Performance, comfort and level of technology. Bad: Tech options are expensive. Our choice: Luxury will do. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Audi Q7, Mercedes GLE, BMW X5, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Sport, Porsche Cayenne
Touareg V6 TDI Luxury 1 074 600 20 540 V6/2967 D-T 190/3250 86 600/2250 8/4 A 7,22 235 8,5 8 S S S S S S 188 May 19
Touareg V6 TDI Executive R-Line 1 229 700 23 480 V6/2967 D-T 190/3250 86 600/2250 8/4 A 7,22 235 8,5 8 S S S S S S 188 Oct 18

Transporter Single / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2/5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Payload: 681 to 1 253 kg (model dependent) • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Combination of seats and loading space. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Depends on your requirements. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Unique in the segment
Transporter 2,0TDI 383 400 7 390 4/1968 D-T 75/3000 - 250/1500 5/F M 15,2 141 9,5 1 S - O S S O 208 -
Transporter 2,0TDI Double Cab 416 300 8 020 4/1968 D-T 75/3000 - 250/1500 5/F M 15,9 144 9,5 2 S - O S S S 208 -
Transporter 2,0BiTDI Double Cab 509 800 9 800 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 400/1500 7/F A 10,2 175 10,1 2 S - O S S S 221 -

up! 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4 / 5 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 160/768 litres • Service / Maintenance Plan: Optional from 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Upmarket styling in entry-level side of the market. Bad: Not a lot. Our choice: Any. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Fiat 500, Ford Figo, Hyundai Grand i10, Kia Picanto, Peugeot 108, Renault Sandero, Toyota Aygo. For cross-up!: Renault Sandero Stepway,
Toyota Etios Cross, Suzuki Ignis
take up! 1,0 180 900 3 540 3/999 P 55/6200 - 95/3000 5/F M 13,5 173 5,5 4 S - - S S O 106 -
move up! 1,0 196 500 3 840 3/999 P 55/6200 - 95/3000 5/F M 13,5 173 5,5 4 S - O S S S 106 -
up! beats 1,0 212 900 4 150 3/999 P 55/6200 - 95/3000 5/F M 13,5 173 5,5 4 S - O S S S 106 -
cross up! 1,0 212 900 4 150 3/999 P 55/6200 58 95/3000 5/F M 14,86 173 5,6 4 S 7,22 O S S S 108 Aug 17

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S90 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 55 (T5, D4) 60 litres (D5, T6) • Boot: 360/952 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Striking styling, innovative tech. Bad: We miss 6-cylinder power. Our choice: Entry-level T5 will do. Replacement due: Still fresh. Also look at: Audi A6 / S6, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF, Lexus ES, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
S90 T5 Momentum 754 009 14 440 4/1969 P-T 187/5500 - 350/1500 8/F A 6,8 230 7,8 6 S S S S S S 149 -
S90 D4 Momentum 776 110 14 860 4/1969 D-T 140/4250 - 400/1750 8/F A 8,2 230 5,3 6 S S S S S S 116 -
S90 D5 AWD Inscription 909 806 17 400 4/1969 D-T 173/4000 92 480/1750 8/4 A 7,79 240 5,8 6 S S S S S S 127 Apr 17
S90 T6 AWD Inscription 970 593 18 560 4/1969 P-ST 235/5700 - 400/2200 8/4 A 5,9 250 8,6 6 S S S S S S 165 -

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V90 Cross Country 5-door Estate • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 384/1 120 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Luxurious estate with some off-road capability. Bad: Large vehicle that can feel cumbersome at times. Our choice: D4. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Subaru Outback, Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
V90 Cross Country T5 AWD Momentum 853 709 16 340 4/1969 P-T 187/5500 - 350/1500 8/4 A 7,4 230 8,9 6 S S S S S S 169 -
V90 Cross Country D4 AWD Momentum 875 877 16 760 4/1969 D-T 140/4250 - 400/1750 8/4 A 8,8 210 6,2 6 S S S S S S 138 -
V90 Cross Country D5 AWD Inscription 956 914 18 300 4/1969 D-T 173/4000 - 480/1750 8/4 A 7,5 230 6,4 6 S S S S S S 139 -
V90 Cross Country T6 AWD Inscription 1 017 684 19 450 4/1969 P-ST 235/5700 122 400/2200 8/4 A 6,77 230 9,2 6 S S S S S S 176 Nov 17
XC40 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 54 litres • Boot: 320/1 168 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Interior layout, perceived cabin quality and superb ride. Bad: Seats are on the hard side. Our choice: D4. Replacement due: T3 auto added. Also look at: Audi Q2 / Q3, BMW X1 / X2, Jaguar E-Pace, Jeep Renegade / Compass, Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLB
XC40 T3 Momentum 524 543 10 080 3/1477 P-T 120/5500 72 265/1850 6/F M 11,15 200 7,6 6 S S S S S S 142 Aug 19
XC40 T3 Momentum auto 551 561 10 590 3/1477 P-T 110/5500 - 265/1500 8/F A 10,1 195 8,0 6 S S S S S S 154 -
XC40 D4 AWD Momentum 642 522 12 320 4/1969 D-T 140/4000 79 400/1750 8/4 A 9,1 210 6,0 6 S S S S S S 131 Jul 18
XC40 T5 AWD Momentum 653 416 12 530 4/1969 P-T 185/5500 106 350/1800 8/4 A 7,78 230 9,2 6 S S S S S S 164 Jul 18
XC60 5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres (D4 and T5) 71 litres (D5 and T6) • Boot: 360/1 232 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
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Good: Build quality and design. Bad: On first impressions, not much. Our choice: The D4 or D5. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Discovery Sport / Range Rover Evoque, Lexus NX, Mercedes-Benz GLC
XC60 D4 AWD Momentum 699 454 13 400 4/1969 D-T 140/4250 - 400/1750 8/4 A 8,4 205 6,2 6 S S S S S S 136 -
XC60 T5 AWD Momentum 726 666 13 920 4/1969 P-T 187/5500 - 350/1500 8/4 A 6,8 220 8,8 6 S S S S S S 167 -
XC60 D5 AWD Momentum 770 936 14 760 4/1969 D-T 173/4000 90 480/1750 8/4 A 8,37 220 6,7 6 S S S S S S 147 May 19
XC60 T6 AWD Inscription 827 804 15 840 4/1969 P-ST 235/5700 120 400/2200 8/4 A 5,9 230 9,2 6 S S S S S S 176 Aug 18
XC90 5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 71 litres (T5, D5 and T6) 50 litres (T8) • Boot: 144/1 560 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: The most sophisticated Volvo to date. Bad: Not much. Our choice: D5. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q7, BMW X5 / X7, Jaguar F-Pace / I-Pace, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Sport, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Lexus RX,
Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg. 20 000 km test: May 2018 (D5 AWD Inscription)
XC90 T5 AWD Momentum 1 040 944 19 900 4/1969 P-T 187/5500 - 350/1500 8/4 A 8,2 215 9,1 6 S S S S S S 176 -
XC90 D5 AWD Inscription 1 133 279 21 650 4/1969 D-T 173/4000 - 470/1750 8/4 A 7,8 220 6,8 6 S S S S S S 149 -
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