CARNovember 2022的目錄

The automotive world is a fascinating place. As South Africans, we benefit from our unique car culture, where specific brands, models and body styles are often unanimously deemed more important than others because of their demand and popularity. Heavy-hitting manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota and Isuzu all have plants in South Africa that entrench a deep-seated love for motoring in the areas in which they are based. Not only do these production facilities provide much-needed jobs and economic activity, but the capacity to build vehicles for export also gives us a morsel of bargaining power when it comes to asking for those vehicles we would like to import. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the semiconductor shortage has caused the delay of many new vehicle introductions,…

GarethD_CARmag First production car with remote locking Renault Fuego 1982 By and large, when it comes to the business of fitting innovative technologies into their cars, automobile manufacturers tend to reserve such features for their flagship models or limited-run offerings. The price tags and discerning clientele who can afford it justify the cost of such fancy features. Take the Mercedes S-Class. Not only is it a beautifully crafted and coveted status symbol, but also each generation has been a rolling showcase for every new technology the company has come out with, from crumple zones to ABS and adaptive cruise control. Still, every now and then, the odd workhorse manages to buck the trend and usher in technologies that will become all but indispensable. Renault’s largely forgotten two-door Fuego hatchback is…

IamDamianAdams When the time arrived for the local introduction of the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf range, the line-up had been cut to only two performance-orientated variants: the 180 kW GTI, which arrived in the third quarter of 2021, and now the highly anticipated 235 kW Golf R. When the call came from VWSA for us to head to Gqeberha for a sneak preview of the halo hot hatch and a quick drive before the launch, I selflessly nominated myself to make the trip. A Caddy Kombi was left at the Chief Dawid Stuurman airport for our photographer Peet Mocke to utilise, while the Lapiz Blue Golf R waited in an underground parking lot near the Boardwalk. With the car at our disposal for just a few hours, it was an opportunity…

RyanOConnorZA Award-winning radio and TV presenter Ryan O’Connor – or ROC, as he is affectionately known – has dominated the airwaves for 21 years on some of the Mother City’s best-loved stations. Catch him on the HEART FM Drive, weekdays, 3 to 6 pm. Craig is a guy in my office. He has the latest Garmin watch, cycles on the bike at the gym and likes to run at the weekend. Occasionally, he surfs and enjoys the odd walk in the forest. Craig also has the most kitted-out SUV I have ever seen. Raised suspension, the biggest BF Goodrich tyres on the market, roof racks, a mean bull bar, winch and a high-lift jack balancing off the rear bumper. The way Craig has kitted his car, I almost expect Sir…

Price: R4 800 000 0–100 km/h: 3,54 seconds Top speed: 310 km/h Power: 520 kW Torque: 900 N.m CAR fuel index: 17,04 L/100 km CO2 : 323 g/km Graceful looks and civilised demeanour mask its jaw-dropping speed, but as a Grand Tourer performance SUV, it’s a deeply impressive achievementGareth Dean It simply had to be done … not only Aston Martin’s decision to jump on the high-performance SUV bandwagon its rivals have been riding so hard – and with such great success – over the past couple of years, but also the urge to scratch the overwhelming itch to stick in a James Bond trope at the top of the show. Well, it’s done; the resultant chuckles (or perhaps groans and head shakes) resulting from the headline are now dispensed with…

Audi e-tron S Sportback Quattro Overly optimistic range and slightly disappointing speed stats – bearing in mind the promise of its on-paper power – but the e-tron is nonetheless a proper primer for the future of the sporty EV. price: R2 425 000 electric motor type: AC induction, asynchronous, 1 front & 2 rear power: 370 kW/5 000–13 000 r/min torque: 973 N.m/0–3 600 r/min gears/drive: 1/4 0–100 km/h: 4,5 sec top speed: 210 km/h range - CAR index: 380 km luggage capacity: 336/856 L serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km BMW iX xDrive50 Nowhere as attractive as the Audi, the BMW offers similar performance, but a better range. Its SUV bias lacks the e-tron’s fizzy feel, though, and that’s before hyping over the Audi’s twin rear-axle motor goodness. price: R2…

Driver: BraamPeens BraamPeens1 6 months 6 459 km 9,5 L/100 km + never-say-die feel, fuel economy − workmanlike engine, near-useless infotainment system When the JXT 270 EC arrived in April, we pondered whether or not any other bakkie-based SUV could genuinely hold its own against the all-dominant Toyota Fortuner. Looking back, this was always going to be a tough ask, especially given the chequered history the Isuzu MU-X enjoys, or endures, in South Africa because of its formerly oppressive association with Chevrolet (then still owned by General Motors). In a previous generation, the MU-X existed as the underwhelming Trailblazer. But given the contagious optimism associated with the then-imminent arrival of the locally built D-Max on which the go-anywhere seven-seat MU-X is based, it was impossible to ignore the positive momentum…

Driver: Kyle Kock KyleSplice 04/06 11 075 km 11,36 L/100 km About a year ago, I became the third owner of an immaculate 1988 Sprite Swift caravan. Sadly, it has subsequently been gathering dust as the very reason it was purchased in the first place (an extended family camping trip) became null and void after I inherited a motor home. That, and the vehicle I had planned to use to tow the caravan, a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, has been plagued with electronic gremlins. Imagine my unbridled joy when I was handed keys to the Navara after I rejoined the CAR team. I immediately checked to make sure it had a tow bar. In my mind, it was the perfect towing vehicle to haul my dormant caravan. However, between all…

Driver: Gareth Dean GarethD_CARmag 05/06 10 687 km 7,24 L/100 km For its penultimate update, Getaway magazine’s David Henning and his colleague loaded the Kia Sorento with mountain bikes and luggage and set off on a 1 000 km road trip, making their way to a media event promoting a new mountain-biking trail in the hills surrounding the Sky Villa in Plettenberg Bay. The outbound part of the trip encompassed the R327 between Vanwyksdorp and Herbertsdale, taking in the scenic Jan Muller and Cloete’s passes. The Sorento’s multi-mode AWD system and accomplished chassis made progress on unsealed roads feel effortless. “I had to constantly remind myself to not speed, because you don’t even notice it gaining steam. It was an extremely comfortable ride, regardless of the surface,” reported David. The…

GarethD_CARmag We look at the latest advancements in technology and their application on current and future vehicles Canadian EV start-up Potential Motors is developing a system called Off-Road OS that will form the foundations of a universal platform on which other off-road EV builders can build their products. Where most off-road vehicles run up to 80 CPUs (central processing units) for their various subsystems (like suspension, drive apportioning and transmission), Off-Road OS ties together the four hub-mounted motors of its P0 test mule (pictured) and independent suspension with a sensor array comprising LiDAR, cameras and GPS. All of this is then run through a proprietary software program. Unlike other systems – which passively react to road- and terrain conditions – the system not only processes route information via a GPS…

Joubert is probably more familiar to CAR readers as the man who does hot laps for the magazine when we require his expert driving talent for performance-car shootouts and tests. In a successful career that started in the 1980s, he has won National Championships in karting, Formula Ford and the Wesbank Modified Series. “I am in awe of the job Nick has done in restoring these two 535is. They look better than when they were new racecars back in the early ’90s, and they are so historically correct. What I remember most about the 535i was its wonderful XTRAC gearbox; you could just bang it into gear and it never gave trouble. “I think I was probably at the peak of my driving career speed-wise in the early ‘90s, in…

Not all cars become classics, but one school of thought is that today, all cars manufactured before the 1980s will become classics; not because they are necessarily outstanding in any way, but because there are fewer of them running every year. If the younger generations of petrolheads are to admire, examine and discuss the autos of yore, it’s up to the keener collectors to look after the widest possible variety of oldies. CAR is fortunate to be invited into the garages and warehouses of collectors who display this diversity of enthusiasm. A recent visit to one collector, who asks to remain anonymous until his museum has been finalised, revealed to us an eclectic array of metal, from humble Fiats, through many Jaguars all the way up to a pristine yellow…

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Q3 Citroën C5 Aircross Ferrari 812 Competizione Haval H6 GT Honda BR-V Hyundai Creta Jeep Compass Kia Sportage Opel Grandland Range Rover Renault Captur Toyota GR86 Volkswagen Tiguan R Q4 Alfa Romeo Tonale Audi S8 BMW X1 Ford Ranger Jeep Grand Cherokee Maserati Grecale McLaren Artura Rolls-Royce Spectre 2022 (TBC) BAIC BJ80 Kia EV6 Kia Sonet 1,0 T-GDi Honda Civic Type R Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 McLaren 765 LT Spider Nissan Qashqai 2023 Q1 Mahindra Scorpio-N Mahindra XUV700 Volkswagen Amarok Volkswagen Golf R *Please note this list is in no way exhaustive and dates may be impacted by production and delivery delays.…

1965 FORD THUNDERBIRD The ‘65 Thunderbird was one of the first cars to feature a two-sided key that improved security by making duplication more difficult, and it took the guesswork out of which way the key was inserted into the ignition. 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS The S-Class was the first car to feature a proximity fob that could unlock and start the car without physical keys. The credit-card-sized fob proved unreliable and prone to failure if subjected to high temperatures or impacts, though. 2016 VOLVO S90 AND XC90 Volvo unveiled the first production-series digital key system for its S90 and XC90 models. Using your smartphone’s Bluetooth, GPS and a proprietary app, the digital key could unlock the vehicle via proximity sensors. 2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ Hyundai’s clever Touch ID fingerprint reading…

KyleSpliceZA WHERE WE DROVE IT *Claimed figures Price: R1 479 900 Engine: 3,6-litre V6 petrol Transmission: 8-speed automatic Power: 210 kW @6 400 r/min Torque: 344 N.m @4 000 r/min Top speed: n/a Rivals: Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7, Lexus LX, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 + full marks for on-the-road presence, incredible specification − only one engine There’s an image that instantly pops into your mind when you think of the stereotypical Yank tank full-size SUV. For starters, they’re of mammoth proportions, with a two-box appearance, as if they have been chiselled out of Mount Rushmore itself. The typically cavernous wheel arches are filled with massive wheels that sometimes sport a chrome finish. This is precisely the impression when you first lay your eyes on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L.…

KyleSpliceZA WHERE WE DROVE IT *Claimed figures Price: R669 000 Engine: 1,5-litre, 4-cyl, turbopetrol Transmission: CVT Power: 131 kW @6 000 r/min Torque: 240 N.m @1 700 r/min Top speed: n/a Fuel consumption: 6,2, L/100 km* CO² : 148 g/km* Rivals: Audi A3, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé. + one of the best CVT powertrains currently available − another engine option wouldn’t hurt; how about a manual model? Talk about punching way above its weight. Honda’s gone and done something with the Civic that laughs in the face of tradition. And by this, we mean its traditional rivals. Across 10 generations, the Civic’s market segment always featured a fellow Japanese model or two and, in recent years, Koreans as well. Honda – which has never truly been a contender in terms…

Deonskidmark Deon Joubert is no stranger to CAR readers. He has worked with the team over the years as the go-to track-test driver. As with most professional racing drivers, Deon started karting at a young age and racing and cars seem to be a part of his DNA. It’s curious that Lewis Hamilton has something to say about dominance in Formula 1 being boring when he is coming off about eight years of ascendancy in the sport. We could argue we are entering the age of Verstappen dominance and if so, he will add his name to a rare few who have managed the feat, the emphasis on “a rare few”, as this is an important point to make to those who think winning Formula 1 means having the best…

Aston Martin DBX707 Markedly more assured than its lesser-powered sibling when pressed, the 707 possesses an unusual mixture of serene road manners and blistering pace. Perhaps a bit more refined than the figures suggest, but impressive nonetheless. price: R4 800 000 cyl/capac: V8/3 982 cm3 power: 520 kW/6 000 r/min torque: 900 N.m/2 600–4 500 r/min gears/drive: 9/4 0–100 km/h: 3,54 sec top speed: 310 km/h fuel index: 17,04 L/100 km luggage capac: 360/1 040 L serv/maint plan: M3/unlimited km Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Similarly balanced in the comfort vs. performance stakes; however, the Porsche feels just a touch more alert and involving than the gentlemanly 707. Although it may not have the Aston’s visual impact, it’s a formidable and deeply rewarding drive. price: R3 500 000 cyl/capac: V8/3 996…

Driver: PeetMocke Petridish_Mooks 6 months 7 482 km 8,0 L/100 km + appealing styling, impressive road manners, practical for its compact size − infotainment interface isn’t class-leading Mazda was kind enough to loan us three models for six months. First, it was the Carbon edition, then the range-topping 2,2 Akera Diesel and lastly the 2,0 Dynamic. My first impression of the Mazda CX-5 when it arrived at our offices was that it’s a really good-looking car. However, I never saw myself driving one, as I usually favour the torquier drive of a turbodiesel engine. A 2,0-litre petrol engine never really did anything for me. As you can imagine, I was excited to sample the diesel model for two months, but I didn’t expect to like the naturally aspirated 2,0 Dynamic…

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Driver: Damian Adams IamDamianAdams 05/06 10 403 km 10,77 L/100 km The weather has been pretty miserable recently in CapeTown’s Southern Suburbs, and the cold, waterlogged and slippery roads revealed a slight chink in the Raptor’s armour, despite its immense off-road capability. Considering the whopping 285/70/R17 General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres, you’d be forgiven for thinking nothing could ever unsettle them on the road. This is largely true given a surface that allows them to grip. The large grooves and chunky tread blocks, which make these tyres so good at dealing with mud and sand, mean there’s a compromise on-road in the form of a smaller contact patch between the asphalt and the rubber. Team this with a twin-turbo engine delivering 500 N.m to the driven wheels at just 1…

PeterPalm12 Visit car Magazine at carmag.co.za/cars-for-sale To find the latest New and used cars for sale CASE STUDY: NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES V8s for under R200 000 space safety & aids cost of 4 tyres road test long-term test Lexus LS430 4/5 seats, 376 litres 3 airbags, ABS, EBD, stability control R 10 800 December 2001 0–100 km/h: 7,43 seconds Top speed: 250 km/h Power: 207 kW Torque: 417 N.m Fuel consumption: 12,0 L/100 km Following the success of the LS400, Lexus went even more upmarket with the 430. Although power dropped slightly in the 4,3-litre engine, the torque output increased. The price tag in 2001 was R609 000, so the going rate of about R200 000 seems reasonable considering the built-in quality. Maintenance issues vary considerably from car to…

BraamPeens1 Think post-millennial Le Mans victors … just two names truly feature: Audi and Porsche. (Toyota dominated since 2018, but has only raced against itself.) The exception to this clean sweep by the VW Group is Peugeot, which joined Audi in 2007 in becoming the second automaker to run a diesel engine at Le Mans. Powered by a 5,5-litre 100-degree V12 – the wide angle so chosen to lower the engine’s centre of gravity – when fitted with a mandated 39,9 mm air restrictor, the engine developed 540 kW and a monstrous 1 200 N.m. of torque. Between 2007 and 2009, the 908 HDi FAP (high-pressure direct injection; particulate filter) netted 20 wins from 30 races, 25 pole positions and 20 fastest laps across two series on opposite sides of…

GarethD_CARmag Ferrari’s Purosangue (the Italian for thoroughbred) sees the Maranello supercar maker dipping a hoof into the growing high-performance-SUV segment. While company CEO Bendetto Vigna has gone to great pains to state the newcomer isn’t an SUV, it nonetheless features high-riding underpinnings and AWD, tilting directly at the likes of the Aston Martin DBX707 and Lamborghini Urus Performante. PLENTIFUL POWER Purosangue may be untraditional in many senses but the engine is an old-school Ferrari affair. The naturally aspirated 6,5-litre V12 develops 533 kW and 716 N.m, making it the most powerful Ferrari GT unit to date. Mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, it features an all-new valvetrain and intake geometry, allowing it to draw on up to 80% of its torque at just 2 100 r/min. TWO HOOFS, OR FOUR…

BMW M PREVIEWS QUAD-MOTOR EV POWERTRAIN BMW’s M division has announced it has started testing a new drive- and chassis-control system earmarked for future EV models. The camouflaged prototype is based on the company’s i4 M50, but features a quad-motor powertrain comprising an electric motor mounted in each wheel hub. The M xDrive quad-motor powertrain will offer “exciting new performance characteristics” according to BMW. This drive- and chassis control system calculates the required power by reading inputs such as throttle position, steering angle, lateral forces and wheel speed to accurately apportion drive to each wheel. Under testing, BMW discovered a significant improvement in both cornering speeds and stability. BMW hasn’t announced when this powertrain will go on offer as it is still tailoring certain parameters to ensure the handling experience…

• Performance-inspired design• Uncompromising comfort and usability• Authentic AMG branding• Environmentally friendly upholstery Mercedes-AMG Office Chair ● R57 000 This eye-catching branded office chair is nearly as bold and stylish as Mercedes-AMG vehicles. It could be an ideal addition to your desk if you are after a supportive and body-hugging chair. Composed of Artico artificial leather and Dinamica AMG microfibre – similar to the suede materials found in the AMG vehicles – this Affalterbach-inspired chair is beautifully contoured with red accents against the black artificial leather. The seat is supported by an aluminium cruciform base finished in black powder-coated chrome and resembles the firm’s sport bucket seats. It has an integrated headrest coupled with adjustable armrests and appears to allow for the addition of a three-point harness. It sports an…

@Braam_Peens WHERE WE DROVE IT *Claimed figures Price: R629 950 Engine: 2,0-litre, 4-cyl turbopetrol Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic Power: 155 kW @6 000–6 300 r/min Torque: 325 N.m @1 500–4 000 r/min Driven wheels: AWD 0–100 km/h: n/a Top speed: n/a Fuel consumption: 8,4 L/100 km (combined) CO2 emissions: n/a Rivals: Mazda CX-30, Volkswagen T-Roc, Volvo XC40 + stand-out styling, full-house spec list − no discernable performance upgrade; buggy safety, engine and gearbox modes In the automotive world, the GT moniker has come to mean many different things. At the top of the pile, for some manufacturers like Porsche, it represents the zenith of speed, whereas at the bottom, it’s a marketing ploy, code for zero additional performance over a model’s siblings, such as in the Volkswagen Polo Vivo GT. What…

WilhelmL_CARmag Petridish_Mooks As I walked through Tyrone’s neatly parked collection, he shared anecdotes from his childhood, when his dad owned a 1971 Beetle. His cars might currently be under cover, but there are serious plans to build what he calls his “carthedral”. Tyrone revealed details about the quality of the chrome that Volkswagen used in the ’60s and ’70s, specific badges used on the cars and seat trimming for select special additions. I merely listened and tried to take in as much as possible. His knowledge of all things Volkswagen Beetle will keep any fan on their feet. Most enthusiasts will know the Mazda MX-5 may be the best-selling sportscar in history, but the VW Beetle is undoubtedly one of the most important, and best-selling, vehicles from the 20th century.…

Subaru WRX 2,4DIT tS ES CV Mid-size, boosted, three-box performance AWDs are about as niche as it gets. Neither nailing performance nor premium appeal, the Subaru falls short in this company. Reasonable fun as a manual, CVT difficult to recommend. price: R859 000 cyl/capac: 4/2 387 cm3 power: 202 kW/5 600 r/min torque: 350 N.m/2 000–5 200 r/min gears/drive: CVT/4 0–100 km/h: 6,61 sec top speed: n/a fuel index: 10,20 L/100 km luggage capacity: 320/768 L serv/maint plan: M3/75 000 km Audi S3 sedan quattro For similar money but with less standard kit, this pick of the bunch provides a proper dual-clutch transmission, better fuel economy, greater brand cachet and more universally appealing styling than the WRX. price: R852 000 cyl/capac: 4/1 984 cm3 power: 213 kW/5 300–6 500 r/min…

Driver: Ryan de Villiers 05/06 5 401 km 5,5 L/100 km Addicted as I am to cars that go fast and do so in an extremely loud manner, having the Suzuki Celerio – which has by now been autocorrected to “celery” in many digital conversations – placed under my care was a sobering and palette-altering experience. In spite of being a budget hatchback with an asking price well below R200k, the Celerio has yet to give any issues. Its 1,0-litre three-pot powerplant has proven more than enough to go from A to B. One aspect always brought up in conversation is the astonishing fuel consumption, which already sits at 5,6 litres/100 km; Suzuki claims it could fall to as little as 4,3 litres/100 km. As the saying goes, it’s not…

Driver: Peter Palm PeterPalm12 06/07 8 890 km 7,35 L/100 km Owing to a dent to the sliding side door picked up during an assignment with Getaway magazine, we had to send the Zafira to the panel-beaters, keeping it off the road for close to a full month. Before this, however, we did have the opportunity for two relevant trips. The first was a day trip to Struisbaai to deliver a load of donated food to the NPO Meals on Wheels. The three of us enjoyed the journey in comfort, with impressive green pastures everywhere around us giving way to flowering canola fields. The second was a much shorter journey to collect and relocate a desk. We managed to load it in the back of the Zafira (rearmost seats removed)…

PeterPalm12 Model: Renault 11 TS 0–100 km/h: 14,08 seconds Top speed: 158 km/h Fuel consumption: 6,32 L/100 km at 100 km/h Power: 52 kW Torque: 133 N.m Price: R13 790 CAR test: March 1986 (plus five others from 1983 to 1985) While not endowed with the best perceived quality ever found on a car, these two models were built to a budget, with low manufacturing costs and keen pricing. They were particularly popular in emerging markets where costs were an important consideration to ownership. PACKAGING After the success of Renault’s diminutive front-wheel-drive 5, a larger car with a broader spread of talents was needed. According to public sentiment, it called for a conservative approach and the 9 and 11 fit the bill. It was built in several countries, including Turkey,…