Innehållsförteckning för February 2022 från CAR

Ioniq. Remember that name. It is Hyundai’s dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) showcase and, although none of its electric models are on sale locally, it gives us an indication of what the brand is developing as part of the next wave of EVs. The latest concept is the Seven, a clear representation of the carmaker’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2045. Based on the Hyundai Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) – as are the previous Kia EV6 and new EV9 – the Seven has an aerodynamically pure silhouette. Like its EV9 sibling over at Kia, it is engineered to achieve a target range of around 480 km. Possibly the best thing about the Seven is its pillarless backward-opening rear doors, swivelling lounge chairs and curved bench seat for the full…

WHERE WE DROVE IT ETA: NOW Ray_Leathern Petridish_Mooks *Claimed figures Price: R4 956 200 Engine: 3,9-litre, V8, twin-turbo petrol Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch Power: 456 kW @5 750-7 500 r/min Torque: 760 N.m @3 000-5 750 r/min 0-100 km/h: 3,45 seconds* Top speed: 320 km/h Fuel consumption: 11,30 L/100 km* CO2 : 256 g/km Rivals: Aston Martin Vantage Roadster and GT; Bentley Continental GT Convertible; Porsche 911 Turbo S Convertible + the all-in-one Ferrari; M should stand for magic microchips - new exhaust and particulate filter rob it of noise Of all the automotive objects out there, a Rosso Corsa (racing red) Ferrari is perhaps the most admired by car lovers and laypeople alike. A cultural symbol of Italy, any coachwork wearing the famed Prancing Horse is as much a manifestation of…

@Nikesh_Kooverjee AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK 40 TDI ADVANCED QUATTRO S-TRONIC ETA: NOW *Claimed figures Price: R960 000 Engine: 2,0-litre, four-cylinder, turbodiesel Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch Power: 140 kW @3 800 r/min Torque: 400 N.m @1 750 r/min 0-100 km/h: 8,1 seconds* Top speed: 220 km/h Fuel consumption: 6,20 L/100 km* CO2 : 163 g/km Rivals: BMW X4 xDrive 20d M Sport; Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d coupé 4Matic; Range Rover Evoque D200 R-Dynamic S + plush ride; impressive perceived quality, smooth engine - dated design; pricey options; not too distinctive from the SUV In case you hadn’t heard, the coupé crossover is still hugely relevant in the global market. This is why the Audi Q5 Sportback has been introduced as an expansion of the body style for the Ingolstadt brand. With the first-ever Audi Q5 Sportback,…

@marksamuel.za It’s 35°C outside, and it’s only 9 am. That’s what the read-out on the Jimny’s dash says. We’re on the road to Pofadder in the Northern Cape, but we could be on Mars because that’s how different this landscape is to home. Home is Cape Town, where I woke up at 4 am for a red-eye flight to Upington to kick off this grand adventure. I remember watching the TV weather forecast years ago with twisted curiosity just to catch a glimpse of the summer-time highs in Upington. This sunfrazzled area owes its existence to the Orange River, or Garib, a 2 200 km lifeline flowing from Lesotho, westwards, all the way to the Atlantic Ocean… We met the rest of our group over breakfast at the Pofadder Inn.…

GarethD_CARmag SMARTER AND MORE VERSATILE Before work began on the new Ranger, Ford took a customer-centric approach to its development. It held global workshops and ideasharing events with owners of the previous car to better identify their needs and desires for the upcoming model. Customer input would prove pivotal in making the new Ranger Ford’s smartest, most capable and most versatile pickup to date, shaping a number of its innovative features. For instance, customer input suggested improvements to the Ranger’s load bed; the vehicle’s 50 mm overall increase in width allows for a standard packing pallet to be housed between the wheelarches with the option of built-in dividers or side-mounted tether points to secure loads. In certain markets, an electrical point in the load bin to power tools or a…

Love the tidy styling, practicality and user-friendly infotainment system. The price is the cherry on top Damian Adams The Sonet truly feels like it should be competing in a more premium segment Nikesh Kooverjee It’s a close call, but the Sonet’s polished finish and road manners see it edge ahead of these rivals Gareth Dean The Kia Sonet has been a familiar face in the CAR garage over the last six months. Under the auspices of journalist Sean Parker as a long-termer, Kia’s smallest SUV is the least expensive in this group test, at R295 995, and shares the same platform as the Hyundai Venue. The compact SUV was first shown off in concept form at the 2022 Dehli Motor Show and is aimed at young buyers in this burgeoning…

Price: R720 700 0 to 100 km/h: 7,47 seconds Top speed: 225 km/h Power: 162 kW Torque: 350 N.m CAR Fuel index: 9,96 L/100km CO2 : 189 g/km The consummate professional that only gets better with age Ray Leathern Measured updates add sparkle to what’s already one of the most polished offerings in the segment Gareth Dean Complete, capable and even better looking than before. Another Top 12 Best Buys winner in 2022? Peter Palm There is an air of familiarity when driving the upgraded Tiguan. Seeing as they are part of the same stable, you could think of this vehicle as a mini-Audi or even a Bentley if you’re feeling generous. It’s all so smooth and refined. Not in an ostentatious way, mind, it merely does everything you expect in…

motorscribe & SeanParker Sean_ParkerSA A new Ferrari is always a big deal, but one that marks a return to the idea of analogue driving pleasure makes us sit up and pay attention. Don’t expect a manual gearbox, though, it’s not that analogue. The car in question is the new Daytona SP3, the latest in an exclusive series of models that Ferrari refers to as its Icona line. The first were the windscreen-less Monza SP1 and SP2, but their lack of protection from the elements meant many potential owners would have been unwilling to drive them on public roads. Mercifully, Ferrari chose not to do the same with the Daytona SP3 and, while 499 have been allocated to Icona line owners, a further 100 will be made available for those people…

Volkswagen’s ID range has added a new coupé-SUV to its electric inventory, spearheaded by a 222 kW ID5 GTX model (pictured). The rakish look of the ID5’s exterior is easy to differentiate from the ID4, particularly when viewed in profile. Like the ID3 and ID4, the new ID5 is manufactured at VW’s Zwickau plant and both models are carbon-neutral on delivery to the customer. Set to go on sale internationally this year, it is based upon the company’s modular electric drive matrix (MEB) that underpins all of the current ID range and is scalable for future models. Boot space is a claimed 549 litres and the ID5 can carry five adult passengers. The more powerful ID5 GTX model was announced simultaneously. The difference between the two derivatives sees the ID5…

@littlejnwhittle ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2,0T SUPER Q4 ETA: NOW *Claimed figures Price: R1 159 900 Engine: 2,0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo-petrol Transmission: 8-speed automatic Power: 206 kW @5 250 r/min Torque: 400 N.m @2 250 r/min 0-100 km/h: 5,7 seconds* Top speed: 230 km/h Fuel consumption: 7,00 L/100 km (claimed) CO2 : 161 g/km Rivals: Audi Q5 45TFSI quattro S line; BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport; Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic AMG Line + steering feel; ride quality; punchy 2,0-litre turbo - perceived quality not on par with rivals; thirsty With Alfa Romeo’s new CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato at the helm, it would seem as though everything is going exceedingly well at the Centro Stile. There appear to be big plans on the horizon for the brand globally. Six years after the announcement of the Giulia and…

@Stephen_SmithZA BMW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ M440I XDRIVE ETA: NOW *Claimed figures Price: R1 312 696 Engine: 3,0-litre, 6-cyl, turbopetrol Transmission: 8-speed automatic Power: 285 kW @5 800 r/min Torque: 500 N.m 1 900-5 000 r/min 0-100 km/h: 4,7 seconds* Fuel consumption: 8,20 L/100 km* Top speed: 250 km/h CO2 : 187 g/km Rivals: Audi S5 TFSI Sportback, Mercedes-AMG C43 coupé + top-notch cabin; cracking good looks; comprehensive standard features; belting performance in the M440i - the grille polarises; why does it have 'Gran' in the name? I’m not sure why certain car manufacturers insist on dropping letters from words in naming cars, but it has become something of a trend … one that doesn’t always make a great deal of sense. Take the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. For some reason,…

A flurry of new budget crossovers has been launched in the past 12 months, adding more intrigue to the perennial sales charts. It’s no coincidence that the four brands represented in this group test chose India to build their city runabouts. The Indian Government gives tax breaks to car manufacturers that adhere to the four-metre restriction when measured from nose to tail and thus we’ve seen a slew of compact crossovers built on the subcontinent. We put the latest contenders from Nissan and Kia up against some more established players in the market from Ford and Suzuki.…

Price: R1 283 218 0-100 km/h: 8,2 seconds Top speed: 210 km/h Power: 150 kW Torque: 430 N.m CAR fuel index: 7,08 L/100 km CO2 : 156 g/km Refined diesel engine and updated interior are the standout points. Sweet steering adds driver appeal Sean Parker New cabin materials and tech enhance the appeal and the standard spec is impressive Nikesh Kooverjee First revealed to the world at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show and officially on sale the following year, the F-Pace was a late entry to the premium SUV segment. The British carmaker faced a steep gradient to coax buyers away from established brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and Porsche. Internally, the company knew it couldn’t (and shouldn’t) step on the toes of Land Rover and to their credit, the…

There aren’t many names in the motor industry as synonymous with service excellence as that of Mitsubishi Motors East Rand - and even more so when it comes to promoting their ultimate lifestyle Brand. Their uncompromising approach to complete customer satisfaction has seen them become an integral part of the Motus Group’s continued expansion and commitment to the Mitsubishi brand and their customers. Mitsubishi Motors East Rand was strategically moved to their new premises on the corner of Jan Smuts and Loizides Streets (next to Honda East Rand Mall) a few months ago. This prime and well-known location in the heart of Boksburg’s motoring mecca offers easy access off both the N12 and R21 highways and is perfectly situated to offer you all their Mitsubishi products and services. Mitsubishi Motors…

benbarrycars FERRARI 812 COMPETIZIONE ETA: Q3 2022 *Claimed figures Price: TBC Engine: 6,5-litre V12 Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch Power: 602 kW @9 250 r/min Torque: 691 N.m @7 000 r/min 0-100 km/h: 2,85 seconds* Top speed: 342 km/h* Fuel consumption: 14,08 L/100 km* CO2 : 385 g/km Rivals: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren 765 LT + the last of the V12s; collector’s item; stratospheric redline north of 9 500 r/min - a handful to drive without the driver aids engaged; just 999 built Five hundred r/min… At 3 000 r/min that’s a mere toe flex away. Although, stretching a naturally aspirated Ferrari V12’s redline by a mere 500 r/min is like climbing a quivering step ladder on Everest’s peak. Metaphorically speaking, this is what Ferrari’s engineers have achieved with the 812…

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GarethD_CARmag LEXUS ES 300H SE ETA NOW *Claimed figures Price: R948 400 Engine: 2,0-litre, 4-cylinder, petrol + electric motor Transmission: CVT Power: 160 kW @5 700 r/min Torque: 221+e (300) N.m @2 000-3 600 r/min 0-100 km/h: 8,9 seconds* Top speed: 180 km/h Fuel consumption: 4,60 L/100 km* CO2 : 104 g/km Rivals: Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Volvo S90 + solidly built, spacious and impressively refined - powertrain is rather sluggish In an SUV-rich automotive market where large sedans have become an endangered species, the Lexus ES not only soldiers on, but has undergone some updates to freshen things up for 2022. Lexus hasn’t gone overboard with changes to the ES’ exterior. It didn’t need to as the ES is one of the most distinctive and classily executed members of its…

Email: car@ramsaymedia.co.za Mail: CAR, PO Box 180, Howard Place, 7450 OVER TO YOU… Please include your physical address and telephone number. Diverse ideas and opinions are welcome but publication of your letter doesn’t necessarily mean we agree. Please stick to a maximum of 300 words. CAR reserves the right to edit and shorten letters owing to space constraints. WINNING LETTER MAKING A CASE FOR HYBRIDS Toyota has recently announced that it is building the Corolla Cross Hybrid and the Corolla sedan Hybrid here in South Africa. This news, together with the forecast that petrol could cost about R20 per litre by the end of this year [this subsequently came into effect 1 December] provoked me to do a comparison in the purchase prices of these hybrids versus their equivalent standard…

Efficient and light on its feet, the little Suzuki is a good drive but wind noise is obtrusive at highway speeds Damian Adams A good value package but does lag behind the others in certain respects Sean Parker The Vitara Brezza’s lack of ESC might raise an eyebrow or two Nikesh Kooverjee The second Japanese entry in our group test is Suzuki’s sub-fourmetre long Vitara Brezza. Introduced to the local market in April 2021, the Vitara Brezza is sandwiched between the entrylevel Ignis and larger Vitara. For this test, we used our previous long-term test car in GLX spec with a manual gearbox; sporting a price tag of R289 900, it is the second most affordable car here, R5 400 dearer than the Sonet. Suzuki has garnered a good reputation…

Notes • The PRICES shown are the latest available at the time of going to press. Our deadline occurred on 02 December 2021. 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 =…