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The future
of fuel?
W h a t B M W ’s n e w e s t c o n c e p t m e a n s f o r t h e n e x t X 3
KIA SELTOS
SA’s most underrated
compact SUV just got better
WHY THINK
WHEN YOU CAN DREAM?
OVERFEEL.
The new all-electric Taycan.
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Century City
Telephone 021 555 6800
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Porsche Centre Umhlanga
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Umhlanga Ridge Town Centre,
Umhlanga Ridge
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Off Lynnwood Road,
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Taycan: Electric range combined (ECE): 651 km; Power: 320 kW (435 PS); Torque: 420 Nm; 0-100 km/h: 4.8 seconds – with Performance Battery Plus
Priced from R2 868 000 including a 3 year/100,000 km Driveplan. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. E&OE.
The power to set you apart.
Bentayga S Black Edition.
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Power: 404 kW (550 PS); Torque: 770 Nm;
0-100 km/h: 4.5 seconds; Maximum speed: 290 km/h.
Priced from R6 440 000 including a 3 year/100,000 km Driveplan.
Model shown: Bentayga S Black Edition.
Urus Performante
FOR BAR RAISERS ONLY.
The Urus Performante is the extreme evolution of its predecessor. The most exclusive model in the Urus
family raises the bar and sets a new benchmark with elevated levels of performance, lightweight,
aerodynamic design and sportier driving dynamics. Lower, wider and lighter by 47 kg, thanks to extensive
use of lightweight carbon-fibre components, the Urus Performante’s performance is unyielding: 490 kW
(666 PS) of power, acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 306 km/h.
Sold with a 3 year/100,000 km Driveplan at no additional cost.
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June 2024 | Vol 68.05 | Issue no 808
From the
editor’s desk
I
f you haven’t already realised, we’re in for a
Then there’s the excellent new entry-level Kia
fascinating few years in terms of how we fuel
Seltos (page 44), which we somehow managed to pilot
the vehicles we use to get from A to B, as well
without relying on any active safety systems or driver
as the types of active safety systems mandated for
monitoring technology ... while at one stage on our
our transport. Making it all the more interesting are
journey averaging just 4.8 L/100 km from its 1.5-litre
the intricacies of the South African market, where
turbodiesel engine – a technology that’s increasingly
the latest generation, high-end wares built around
on the decline.
modern EU regulations are sold alongside back-
On the back of our varied driving experiences
to-basics entry-level offerings sourced from the
this month, it’s pertinent to note BMW is one of
subcontinent and China, and those assembled locally.
the major brands playing the long game in terms of
The Volvo EX30 (page 70) is a ground-up product
the nevertheless distinct look and feel of its future
built to showcase this brand’s mandated all-electric,
products. In our cover feature (page 38), we look at
sustainable future. Its execution, I believe, best
how the firm’s latest concept release, the Vision Neue
suits an EV lifestyle. But while I relished my time
Klasse X, will determine the direction its best-selling
behind the wheel of this future-focused product –
midsize SUV models will take. BMW is also looking
including a cabin produced from recycled materials
to accommodate as many powertrain solutions as
– an altogether less enjoyable aspect was the EU-
necessary to appeal to its broad global customer base.
mandated driver monitoring system that adds an
We investigate one such solution, in hydrogen, to see
unwelcome level of anxiety to the driving experience.
how it measures up (page 86).
Akin to accommodating the worst kind of backseat
However your vehicle is fuelled, and wherever the
driver, this technology is obliged to ‘suggest’ you pay
road takes you, we wish you happy and safe motoring
closer attention to the road ahead, rather than your
as we head into the winter months.
surroundings or the infotainment display that houses
all of the car’s instrumentation and functionality.
As Audi edges closer to its own all-electric future
in 2026, this issue of CAR serves to highlight just how
accomplished its current range of internal combustion
products is, including an introduction to two new
Black Edition models: the Q3 Sportback driven on page
52 and the A3 sedan that’s joined our long-term fleet.
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CONTENTS
Klasse X concept affords us a look at
the future of the brand’s best-selling
SUVs, and offers some insight into
how they’ll turn out.
JUNE
2024
P38
Volvo EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance
P70
Over to you
Drive
18
44
Kia Seltos 1.5 CRDi LX AT
48
Isuzu D-Max 1.9 TD
Letters
Insight
20
Alfa Romeo Junior, Opel
74
78
Double Cab X-Rider 4x4 AT
52
Frontera, Renault Captur,
Audi Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI
82
Black Edition
Buy
Coupé 4Matic
96
and alternatives for under
Double Cab Platinum 4WD
R400 000
Long-termers: Audi A3
100 Starter Classic: E36 BMW
M3 (1992–1999)
Edition, Honda Elevate 1.5
104 CAR Guide
Toyota Starlet Cross,
Classic Drive
Elegance CVT, Suzuki XL6
133 CAR Dealer
Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX
54
Touring de Force – 1969
1.5 GLX, Ford Puma 1.0
144 Buyers Guide
Ferrari 365 GT 2+2
EcoBoost ST-Line Vignale
154 How it started: Volkswagen
A Cool Thing: Audi
Universal Traffic Recorder
Consumer
34
Case study: Kia Sorento
Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6
Sedan 35 TFSI Black
Mercedes-Benz G-Class,
30
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d
Transporter
Tests
Tech
62
86
Comparative:
Hydrogen: a vehicle
Windscreens – Glass and
Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost
emissions reduction
a Half
ST-Line Vignale vs.
alternative?
Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI
Feature
38
Klasse Captain – the future
BMW’s X3?
70
R Line DSG
Speed
Volvo EX30 Ultra Twin
90
Motor Performance
Final Fling – Lewis
Hamilton moves to Ferrari
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WINNING
LETTER
My first concern: the pro-
would be possible only in the
duction costs of a combustion
case of a hybrid. With a pure
engine vehicle compared with
EV, however, we would sleep
that of an EV, which I suspect
over for three nights, if
are lower.
charging facilities are available.
My second concern is the
This does not even consider
production-related carbon
the ever-present impact that
footprint of one technology
current loadshedding has on
versus the other.
charging schedules.
My third concern: is electric
My fifth concern: my 5 kW
power really a lot cleaner than
standby generator requires
fossil fuel or is it just a little
more than a 5 kW engine,
less dirty? There are still
friction losses, etc. How is it
numerous countries the world
possible that the Haval H6
over, which, like us, rely heavily
Hybrid – which is a non-plug-
on fossil fuels.
in, charge-as-you-go setup – be
My fourth concern: I will not
economical? Sorry, I am not
be convinced of the advantages
(yet) convinced.
of EVs when tests are done on
LOUWRENS OOSTHUIZEN
400 km round trips. Travelling
Kleinmond
from Cape Town to Pretoria, we
[We suspect you’re not in the
an altitude more than 1 300 m
minority regarding your concerns,
above sea level. There are
Louwrens. Such an article will
therefore very few genuine
require a lot of investigation, and
STILL NEED CONVINCING
sure many readers would find
opportunities for regenerative
we are not entirely sure manu-
I respectfully request an in-
it most interesting and
energy generation. Let’s be
facturers will be completely
depth article be published on
informative. We often feel
generous and assume our
transparent regarding their costs.
ICEs, hybrids and EVs. I am
bombarded with all the
hybrid can cover 400 km on
Even so, we’ll drop your
aware this would entail a lot of
advantages of EVs, while not
electric power. The rest of the
suggestion on our technical
research and time, but I am
being fully convinced.
trip will be on fossil fuel. This
editor’s desk – editor.]
WIN
LOUWRENS OOSTHUIZEN WINS
A GARDENA WASH KIT,
VALUED AT R1 650
GARDENA’s Cleansystem Wash Set is ideal for washing
cars, caravans, boats and motorcycles, but can also be
used to clean patios, garden furniture, paving and
driveways. The kit includes a soft brush, a handle that
allows water to pass through and shampoo.
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drive uphill from the coast to
CAR JUNE 2024 CARmag.co.za
[Thanks for taking the time to send
Lone Star Chapter of the BMW
through such a comprehensive list,
Car Club, I used the M5 to lead
Brian. Of course, there’s the issue of
a few trips from Dallas to
voiding the warranty that’s still
neighbouring states. The club
valid on some previous-gen
members were pleased to
Rangers, but it also comes down to
have the only M5 in the
the owner’s preference and the
America’s leading the pack
applications the bakkie would be
through the twisties!
used for. If we have enough demand
One day I drove the M5 to my
from our readers, then we can
local BMW dealership, visited the
justify another project – editor.]
parts department, and informed
them I need an oil filter for it.
Parts person: “What you have
BACKPAGE BROUGHT
FOND MEMORIES
sir, is an M535i, the M5 has a 24-
I have just finished reading the
the USA.”
March issue of CAR, and greatly
enjoyed the article on the E28
M5. In 1985 or ‘86, I saw an
Me: “What I have, sir, is in fact
a 24-valve M5 sedan.”
Parts: “That car doesn’t exist.”
advertisement in the US
(They didn’t come to the US in a
Autoweek magazine for an M5.
US-spec version until 1988.)
I called the seller, and suggested
that the 24-valve M5 didn’t exist
in the Americas.
He responded that indeed
BAKKIE BUILD
valve engine and doesn’t exist in
Me: “Follow me, it’s in the
parking lot.”
When I raised the hood, the
guy went nuts, and pretty
there was one, and he had
quickly everybody at John
imported it. I told him I’d buy
Roberts BMW was in the parking
Here are my suggestions
track, you could also add a stout
the car if it were a real 24-valve,
lot, peppering me with a million
regarding your recent bakkie
metal bash plate to protect the
and he sent me photos of the
questions! I chuckled about that
build, in no particular order.
bottom of the engine as well as a
car overnight.
for days…
Wheelarch extensions are
propshaft tray. Off-road ability
When the FedEx delivery
BILL MCABEE
okay, if you like the unfinished,
will be much improved by adding
arrived, the return address was
exposed-bolts appearance that
a rear diff-lock, and a snorkel
Johnny Miller, the PGA pro-
looks like a wide-body Rocket
will help keep the air clean.
golfer. It turned out that he’d
[What a riveting memory, Bill!
made friends in Europe while
We’re so used to seeing the E28
Bunny kit. Rather employ the
As for performance, consider
Boquete, Panama
services of a bodywork fabricator
deleting the DPF, catalytic
playing tournaments and
with a BMW Motorsport kit because
to flare a wider metal fender
converter and EGR as these get
negotiated getting the first (and
that was standard fitment in South
from the highest point to the top
clogged over time. This would
only) Euro-spec M5 into the USA.
Africa, so yours does appear to be
of the tyre, with a new fender
require remapping to stop the
liner. This will weigh less than a
lights on the instrument cluster
on his driveway in Provo, Utah.
because those had the massive front
plastic kit on top of metal.
going haywire and cause the
The car had an anthracite water
and rear bumpers to meet NHTSA
Ranger to go into limp mode.
buffalo hide interior, which I
safety regulations. Thanks for
kilometre per litre for every 10%
However, the remap would free
really ended up liking.
supporting us all the way from
increase in width. In terms of
up more power and improve fuel
diameter, 15-inchers are the
economy, but you could also get
preferred off-road wheel size for
that from a larger intercooler
additional torque.
and charge pipes.
Fatter tyres usually cost a
You also go over and around
As the Tourmeister for the
odd, but it’s definitely not US-spec
Central America – editor.]
As most of us are keeping our
obstacles at a slower pace. When
vehicles longer (versus new
you increase the rim size, every
vehicle price tags of R1 million),
inch increase results in a less
what we would like to see is a
enjoyable ride.
monthly article on things that
Further suggestions would be
The attached photo is the car
normally go wrong, or wear and
to upgrade the headlamps and
tear items on our vehicles.
possibly add a light bar. For
BRIAN YOUNGBLOOD
peace of mind off the beaten
Via email
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INSIGHT
NEWS
Alfa Romeo
reinforces its
commitment to
both EV motoring
and a more SUVled future with the
unveiling of its
entry-level Junior
By: Gareth Dean
GLIMPSE OF ALFAS TO COME?
The Junior’s styling is unashamedly retro
inspired, but according to Alfa, it is a blueprint
EV AND ICE ON OFFER
for the styling treatment destined for future
The EV Junior models will be offered in two
Alfas. Particularly prominent are the E-shaped
states of tune: 116 kW and 179 kW, both fed
CLOSING THE TRIANGLE
LED headlamps and a rendering of the
by a 54 kWh lithium-ion battery. Alfa claims
The Junior is the third model in the Stellantis
company’s biscione emblem integrated into
a 410 km operating range for the lesser-
stable to be spun off the e-CMP platform that
the grille. The profile incorporates a raised
powered model, with charging 10–80% from
also underpins the likes of the Jeep Avenger
beltline with pronounced haunches, as well
a 100-kW station taking just 30 minutes.
and Fiat’s 600e. This not only makes it the
as rear door handles that are incorporated
A 48V hybrid powertrain comprising a 1.2-litre
smallest model in the Alfa stable (4 170 mm
into the C-pillars, while the 3-element rear
PureTech three-cylinder petrol engine and
long, 1 780 mm wide, and 1 500 mm high),
lights and Kammback rear are nods to the
21 kW electric motor mounted to the six-
slotting into the range beneath the Tonale, it’s
company’s TZ and SZ sportscars. A choice of
speed dual-clutch transmission will make
also the first of the company’s models to be
alloy wheels, ranging from 18 to 20 inches in
100 kW and will be offered in FWD and with
offered with an all-electric powertrain.
size, will be offered.
the Q4 all-wheel-drive system.
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NEWS
INSIGHT
ETA: TBC
FURTHER PLAY AND DNA
The Junior has undergone extensive testing at
Alfa’s Balocco facility, the upshot of which is the
inclusion of such chassis enhancements as a
Torsen limited-slip differential, 25 mm lowered
and stiffened suspension for the sportier Veloce
model, and steering with a very direct 14.6 ratio.
The Veloce also receives a mighty set of
380 mm brake discs with four-piston callipers
and uprated roll bars. Alfa’s drivetrain
management system will now incorporate an
advanced efficiency mode that favours hybrid
power on ICE models and regenerative braking in
the EV, while the Q4 receives a low-grip setting.
MILANO-NO
The Junior was originally set to wear the Milano
nameplate in a nod to Alfa’s heritage, but a law
prohibiting the use of Italian-sounding names
for products built outside Italy forced a rebrand.
It means the Polish-built model now wears the
Alfa heritage-relevant, but less Italian-sounding,
Junior moniker.
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INSIGHT
NEWS
CROSSOVER
OPEL FRONTERA
ETA: Q1 2025, pending approval
Opel has revived the Frontera nameplate once
C3 AirCross, the Frontera’s 4 400 mm overall
accommodate a 460-litre boot and up to
attached to its rugged Isuzu Frontier-based SUV
length eclipses that of the Opel Grandland X
1 600 litres of utility space. Powertrain options
from the 1990s and attached it to a stylish-
it purportedly replaces. In a far cry from its
remain under wraps at present but are likely to
looking crossover set to arrive here next year.
utilitarian forebear, the new Frontera incorporates
include the 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbopetrol that
Ditching its predecessor’s body-on-frame
rakish styling elements such as the Opel Vizor
produces 96 kW and 230 N.m in the likes of the
construction for a monocoque incorporating
grille, as well as the Pure Panel instrument/
Opel Mokka, and the 44 kWh lithium-phosphate
a stretched version of the Stellantis ‘Smart
infotainment displays, incorporating a brace of
battery-powered electric motor developing
Car’ platform that underpins the new Citroën
10-inch panels. Opel claims this larger frame will
between 85 and 100 kW in ë-C3 models.
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COUTURE
Opel’s Frontera gets
a total revamp, while
the Renault Captur
reaches for its 2025
season threads
RENAULT CAPTUR
ETA: Q2 2025
Renault has given its Clio-based Captur
unchanged, bar new taillamps and a bumper
larger infotainment system running Android Auto
crossover a mid-cycle refresh for 2025 that
featuring a faux diffuser element. A choice of
12. Renault has also ditched leather and chrome
ushers in sharp new styling and a host of
14 colour combinations is on the cards, along
finishes for the new Captur, presenting a sleek
technological updates. In aesthetic terms,
with an expanded alloy wheel selection that
if somewhat sombre ambience. While European
the Captur takes a leaf out of the recently
tops out at 19 inches, and a sporty-looking
Capturs feature a choice of 66 kW turbopetrol
updated Clio’s book, with a front end that now
Esprit Alpine trim that replaces the RS Line. The
three-cylinder and hybrid powertrains, SA
incorporates new LED headlamps and a bold
biggest change in the cabin is the introduction
market cars will likely retain the 1.3-litre
new grille. The rear aspect remains largely
of a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and
turbopetrol, which develops 113 kW and 270 N.m.
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INSIGHT
NEWS
Model
Engine
Power
Torque
0–100 km/h
Range
G500
4.0-litre
biturbo V8
330 kW
560 N.m
5.4 seconds
210 km/h
G450d
3.0-litre
inline-six
turbodiesel
270 kW
750 N.m
5.8 seconds
210 km/h
G63 AMG
4.0-litre
biturbo V8
430 kW
850 N.m
4.3 seconds
220 km/h
ETA: December 2024 or January 2025
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NEWS
INSIGHT
More tech and improved poise for Mercedes’ iconic off-roader
SUBTLY SMOOTHED SHELL
The G63’s suspension setup also adds three
Mercedes was never going to mess too much
presets not available on the standard model:
with the G’s iconic boxy frame, so the update
Comfort, Sport and Sport+.
is understandably subtle. The grille now
incorporates four louvres, as opposed to three;
OFF-ROAD ABILITY APLENTY
high-performance LED headlamps become
While the seven-mode off-road Dynamic Select
standard fitment; the reverse camera migrates
drivetrain management system (adding Sand,
from the spare wheel cover to the number plate;
Trail and Rock presets to the existing on-road
a new roof spoiler features, and the bumpers
settings), traditional trio of locking differentials
sport rounded-square inlays. The whole shooting
and low-range transfer case remain, the updated
match rolls on a set of updated alloy wheels in
G plays host to a handy piece of off-road tech.
new five-spoke, 18-inch and 20-inch varieties.
The transparent bonnet feature projects a multicamera feed through the infotainment system
A SPRING IN ITS STEP ON
THE ROAD
to help negotiate tricky obstacles. All G-Class
The most prominent of the numerous changes
mm of ground clearance.
models have a wading depth of 700 mm and 241
under the G’s skin is its updated air suspension
setup. In the standard models, it incorporates an
ENGINES
adaptive system that monitors the road surface
All models in the G line-up now feature Mercedes’
and adjusts the dampers accordingly. The G63
EQ Boost mild-hybrid system, which adds 15 kW
throws Mercedes-AMG’s Active Ride Control into
and 200 N.m to their outputs. Whereas the G63
the mix. Using a combination of hydraulics with
retains a V8, the G500 features a 3.0-litre twin-
its abovementioned adaptive damping system, it
turbo inline-six, while the G400d makes way for
negates the need for anti-roll bars and reduces
the G450d, making 27 kW and 50 N.m more than
the G63’s roll angle to improve dynamic agility.
its predecessor.
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INSIGHT
NEWS
STARLET-CROSSED
NEWCOMER
Toyota is readying a new entry-level crossover for South Africa
ETA: mid 2024
Based on the Suzuki Fronx and slotting into the
alloy wheels. Underpinned by the Suzuki Baleno
four-speed auto transmissions. XS trim will include
Toyota range beneath the Grand Vitara-based
platform, it measures 3 995 mm long, 1 550 mm
the likes of LED headlamps, 16-inch alloys, climate
Urban Cruiser, the Starlet Cross sports a similar
high and has a 2 520 mm wheelbase. The local
control and a 7.0-inch touchscreen incorporating
coupé-crossover frame, which is differentiated
line-up will comprise four offerings spanning
smartphone connectivity and a reverse camera;
from its donor by virtue of Toyota’s take on the
XS and XR trims, and all utilising the 1.5-litre
while XR adds an upgraded infotainment system,
grille and front lighting elements, redesigned
four-cylinder 15KB petrol engine (77 kW/138 N.m)
head-up display, keyless entry and ignition, and
front and rear valances, and model-specific
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wireless phone charging pad.
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distinguished from its lesser-powered peers by a
looking ID. Buzz EV through a small fleet of local
and 86 kWh battery packs, the AWD GTX can
more aggressive-looking body kit, honeycombed
DHL delivery units, the firm’s European arm has
tow up to 1 800 kg (1 600 kg for the LWB) and
air intakes and 20-inch alloys.
lifted the wraps off something that could make
crack 0–100 km/h in 6.5 seconds on the way
said parcel runs in record-breaking time. The ID.
to a 160 km/h top speed. The 79 kWh model’s
with sports seats and red contrast trim stitching,
Buzz GTX features front and rear axle-mounted
electrical architecture can accommodate DC
as well as an upgraded 21-inch touchscreen
motors (80 and 210 kW, respectively) for a
fast charging up to 185 kW, equating to a 10–80%
infotainment system incorporating a ChatGPT-
combined output of 250 kW. Available in short-
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With three surveillance modes and an intuitive smartphone app,
Audi’s Universal Traffic Recorder keeps you protected, both on the
road and when parked
By: Siyavuya Mbaduli
Audi Universal Traffic Recorder
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Part of Audi’s Genuine Accessories portfolio, the Universal Traffic
Recorder (UTR) is designed to seamlessly integrate with your Audi.
Featuring easily installed modules at the front and rear of your
vehicle, the UTR can record driving footage for safety, security or
insurance purposes.
The unit’s HD camera captures high-definition footage of your
car’s surroundings, whether it’s a scenic drive or an unexpected
event on the road. Through its associated smartphone app, the
UTR’s Live View feature can also provide real-time monitoring via
a live stream to your phone.
With three surveillance modes, it acts as a sort of personal
private eye. In Standard Mode, it records while the engine is running,
stopping when the engine is turned off. Event Mode is triggered by
an impact or sudden change in speed, such as an accident, while
Parking Mode provides continuous recording when the engine is off,
activated via motion-detecting radar sensors.
All footage is stored on an SD card, and the built-in GPS system
saves location-based information to the app, making it easy to
locate your parked vehicle. The UTR’s compact frame integrates
neatly into your Audi’s interior and does not impair the driver’s view.
Its intelligent battery management system prevents drain on the
vehicle’s power supply, while its robust construction complies with
the latest safety regulations.
In addition to its functionality, the UTR offers peace of mind.
As it is easily disconnected and removed from the vehicle to
prevent break-ins, it provides reassurance both on and
off the road, which makes it a valuable device for
every driver.
Shoots full HD footage
Seamless integration
Versatile surveillance modes
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CONSUMER
By: Ian McLaren
Often taken for granted, the role that your windscreen plays within the
packaging of your vehicle has never been more significant. We explore
its evolution, as well as why this sheet of glass is so important.
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A
s highlighted by our defensive
driving course feature in the May
issue, when it comes to significantly
increasing the odds of arriving safely at your
destination, it’s crucial to have a clear line of
sight from the driver’s seat to the road ahead.
While racing drivers rely on a clean helmet
visor for maximum focus while on track, the
windscreen of your car not only protects you
from the elements, but also has an important
role to play when it comes to situational
awareness while driving.
01 An integral part of a modern car’s build, bespoke
replacement windscreen shapes and sizes are
carefully packaged and stored until they are
required. 02 A reputable replacement windscreen
workshop will be able to confirm whether the
damage can be safely repaired.
01
SINGLE PLY
During the transition from horse-drawn
carriage to the automobile, as the average
speed of personal transportation steadily
increased, so too did the need to establish
a form of protection against the elements,
which was more viable than a pair of goggles
and a head scarf. The first windscreen was
little more than a flat sheet of domestic
glazing, though the ability to fold it away
while on the move proved to be a vital step
in the evolution of defensive driving.
Of course, with such rudimentary
technology being used as protection, and in
the absence of seatbelts, this sheet of glass
placed ahead of the driver all too easily
became a potentially deadly hazard in the
event of an accident or significant contact
with road-borne debris.
TWO-PLY
02
One solution aimed at preventing potential
injury was the adoption of laminated glass for
windscreens; something which Henry Ford
The result was a windscreen that generally
car designs. From BMW’s Isetta to early
was particularly keen to explore, considering
remained intact – as opposed to shattering –
Corvettes and even the VW Beetle, the shape
the volume of vehicles he was producing in
in the event of an accident.
and profile of the glass house became
the early 1930s, as well as the associated
In its modern application, this transparent
incorporated into the character of the car.
costs of glass. Early laminated-windscreen
bonding application is known as polyvinyl
At this time, curved wraparound windscreens
technology saw two thinner sheets of glass
butyral (PVB). By the early ‘50s, the wind-
also introduced a vastly improved field of
sandwiched together via a layer of plastic.
screen had become an integral part of many
vision for the driver.
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CONSUMER
02
03
01 Modern head-up displays can now incorporate
real-time traffic information. 02 A damaged
windscreen is a genuine safety risk, potentially
compromising the vehicle’s structural rigidity.
03 Future applications include the incorporation of
augmented reality and commercial opportunities.
01
THE MODERN WINDSCREEN
able to recalibrate each.
Offering far more than mere protection against
sheet of glass remains unimpaired.
It's not always possible, but be cognisant
the elements, in many cases the modern
WHAT’S NEXT?
of where you park your vehicle, during the
windscreen forms an integral part of a car’s
It would have to be scrutinised in terms of
day as well as at night. The African sun is
construction, often adding structural rigidity,
safety, but imagine if your windscreen featured
unforgiving on most materials, including
aiding aerodynamics, and combining with
live integrated virtual reality that could actively
your car’s glazing.
modern safety systems such as airbags.
suggest a better route home, label each store on
Although the integration of a radio antenna
or incorporation of heating elements for
defrosting was considered novel, the evolution
of the windscreen shows no sign of waning.
Conversely, regular exposure to tempera-
the road as you pass by, or display a 3D jukebox
tures nearing freezing can also damage your
featuring your preferred audio playlist?
car’s windscreen over time … and then there
Also in development is smart glass
are those unpredictable Highveld hailstorms.
technology, which can change the tint of the
It’s advisable to check and maintain the
windscreen according to the prevalent levels
condition of your windscreen wipers. Apart
offered a basic projection of driving instru-
of glare, as well as self-healing technology
from providing crucial clarity in wet condi-
mentation onto the windscreen so that it fell
capable of seamlessly repairing small-scale
tions, a perished wiper blade could allow
within the driver’s line of sight. This techno-
damage, like stone chips, while on the move.
the metal element within to scratch or
In its earliest application, a head-up display
logy has evolved to include live graphics,
active warning systems and navigation details.
damage the glass.
HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR WINDSCREEN
Generally covered by insurance, it’s
A semi-regular inspection of your car’s
interesting to look back to when CAR first
and its associated technologies has meant
windscreen will reveal whether any damage,
began publishing the replacement cost of
any number of forward-facing cameras and
even minor, has occurred. While broadly
a windscreen for each test car. While there
sensors now need to be housed within the
unavoidable in most driving conditions, keep
was one anomaly in the previous issue of CAR
makeup of the windscreen housing. This, in
in mind that smaller chips caused by stones
(the screen on the Ineos Grenadier will cost
turn, means that should your windscreen need
or other debris can, and should, be repaired as
you an unfathomable R36 025), the average
to be replaced, an established and trusted
soon as possible. This will maintain the inte-
cost of a replacement windscreen for the three
workshop needs to know how to do so without
grity of your windscreen (preventing further
other cars tested in the May issue was R12 500;
affecting the accuracy of these systems, or be
damage) and ensure your vision through this
in the April issue it was R8 378.
The move towards autonomous driving
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The sister car to the sedan unveiled at the 2023 IAA
Mobility Show, BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse X concept has
a significant role to play in the evolution of one of the
brand’s best-selling product lines.
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By: Ian McLaren
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FEATURE
A
s the star of the 1961 Frankfurt
signature ‘Hofmeister Kink’ C-Pillar design
Motor Show, the broad mandate of
that debuted on the 1961 show car.
the BMW 1500 sedan was to showcase
The Neue Klasse project is the realisation of
a fresh start for its Munich-based maker. In
the biggest single investment in BMW’s history
dire need of both financial impetus and a
and will play a pivotal role in its future.
clearer direction in terms of a disjointed
product portfolio that spanned from a ‘Bubble’
THE PLAN
car to the low-slung 507 sportscar, BMW’s
While it’s yet to be confirmed what model
Neue Klasse (new class) introduced well-
name the Vision Neue Klasse sedan will adopt
considered, practical dimensions with a new
(possibly a revival of the i3 nameplate), the
design language and fresh thinking in terms of
Neue Klasse X will effectively become the next
engineering, production and mechanicals.
all-electric iX3 in 2025. This product will be
Acknowledging what then proved to be a
sold alongside a soon-to-be-unveiled, all-new
pivotal moment in the history of the BMW
CLAR-platform X3 SUV range that will
brand, the new Vision Neue Klasse concept
continue to be marketed with a choice of
models – including the sedan and recently
modern internal combustion and hybrid
released, raised-ride-height X derivative –
powertrains. Plant Rosslyn in South Africa is
showcase a watershed moment for the firm as
already tooling up to remain a key assembly
it aligns itself to embrace an altogether more
line for this product.
efficient future. In a full-circle moment, this
includes a modern interpretation of the now-
According to our sources, the new iX3 will
be sold alongside its X3 sister car until 2028,
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FEATURE
01
03
02
when a mid-cycle facelift (or LCI in BMW
language) will coincide with the iX3’s eDrive
platform adopting a considered range of
hybrid-assisted internal combustion
powertrains. At this time, a new X4 will also
be introduced, its place within the line-up
01 Sixth-generation iDrive features an advanced software
stack with ten times the computer power of current systems.
02 The bold interior design is inspired by feedback from more
than 10 million existing customers. 03 Information-rich
Panoramic Vision facia spans the base of the windscreen.
04 A more vertically aligned kidney grille treatment will be a
signature of BMW’s SAV models going forward.
replaced for the time being by the now largerthan-ever X2 package that has just hit the
instead it will strive to be more “honest” in
local market.
terms of its vehicle’s basic appearance. The
iX3’s side skirts, and front and rear aprons,
DESIGN
will be made from recycled mono-materials,
Assembled at BMW’s Plant Debrecen in
which are easier to produce and thus cheaper
Hungary, both Neue Klasse models showcase
to replace should they become damaged.
fresh thinking in terms of design, with a focus
Sources within BMW have confirmed the
on clean, uncluttered styling. The brand will
all-electric X model will have a larger foot-
move away from added cladding and trim
print than the current CLAR-based iX3 yet
bits, as well as the use of chrome for
remain more compact than the X5. The front
highlighting a sense of presence within the
will generate up to 20% less drag compared
stance of its new SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle);
with a similarly packaged SUV from BMW.
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FEATURE
01
It remains to be seen whether the
“The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X
production version will feature a BMW
provides a look ahead to the X models of
roundel laser-etched onto the bonnet like the
the Neue Klasse. The same principles apply
concept car, but expect the iX3’s grille to
to our Sport Activity Vehicles: electric, digital
incorporate LED lighting accents, lending it an
and circular,” says Adrian van Hooydonk,
added sense of occasion. The vertical kidney
head of BMW Group Design.
grille will be a signature of BMW’s X family
“The X models will always remain strong in
going forward, with a more horizontally
character: monolithic, clean and with a very
aligned treatment reserved for upcoming
distinctive vertical interpretation of the BMW
saloons and sportscars.
light signature.”
02
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01 Both EV and ICE powertrains
will play a role in future X models.
02 New 800V electrical
architecture and more energydense, round lithium-ion cells will
improve efficiency by as much as
25% and offer operating ranges
up to 30% greater than current
EV models. 03 The design of
upcoming X models will remain
strong, clean and “monolithic”
according to BMW Group Design
head, Adrian van Hooydonk.
PACKAGING
processed separately,” explains Frank Weber,
Built on the brand’s sixth-generation eDrive
member of the Board of Management of BMW
architecture, the iX3 will feature an advanced
AG responsible for Development.
new software stack that includes four
“We developed the first super-brain
individual computers. “The BMW of the future
completely in-house. It integrates the entire
will have four new super-brains: high-
powertrain and driving dynamics with up to
performance systems working smartly
ten times more computing power. The second
together on what, up until now, was
super-brain will enable the next quantum
leap in automated driving,” Weber continues.
“Going forward, we will combine four key
control units in a single high-performance
computer. The result will be more dynamic
performance, more precision, more efficiency
and even more fun to drive.”
Powering redesigned electric motors, a new
battery production process, which includes
the incorporation of new round (more energydense) lithium-ion cells, enables production
cost savings of up to 50% compared with
current battery arrays.
BMW claims that via its new 800V
architecture, the latest tyre technologies and
updated (regenerative) braking systems, its
future EVs will offer 25% greater efficiency
with faster charging times and operating
ranges up to 30% greater than current models.
INTERIOR
According to BMW, the interior of the Neue
Klasse X was designed on the back of
consulting surveys and data collated from
more than 10 million existing customers.
Including surfaces covered by a new plantand-mineral-based, petroleum-free ‘Verdana’
material, with switchgear and componentry
produced from recycled marine plastics, the
cabin of the next iX3 will focus on a large
central infotainment display, the brand’s
Panoramic Vision facia projection (running
the width of the windscreen) and will feature
a customisable soundtrack module.
A reconsidered steering-wheel design
features haptic controls that replace the
functionality of the brand’s familiar iDrive
system, while the driving experience will be
complemented by a new 3D head-up display.
With maximised efficiency in production in
mind, expect a panoramic sunroof to appear
as standard fitment in Neue Klasse models.
Unlike the individual seats offered in the
rear of the sedan concept, the X model gains
a comfortable extended rear bench with
cushions, much like the application found in
the current XM.
According to company CEO Oliver Zipse,
the Vision Neue Klasse X is “much more than
03
just a car or a specific concept. It is redefining
the BMW brand and, at the same time, will be
more BMW than ever.”
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Cape Town,
South Africa
KIA SELTOS 1.5 CRDI LX AUTO
ETA: NOW
The updated Kia Seltos introduces
family-familiar styling and a more
sophisticated interior than before,
but that turbodiesel engine may be
its most compelling feature
By: Ian McLaren
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*Claimed figures
Price: R521 995 Engine: 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbodiesel Transmission: six-speed automatic Power: 85 kW @ 4 000 r/min Torque: 250 N.m @ 1 500 r/min 0–
100 km/h: 12.0 seconds* Top speed: 175 km/h CO2 emissions: 145 g/km Rivals: Haval Jolion, Toyota Corolla Cross
+
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Impressively comfortable and efficient
This is a crowded segment
s the first product to have
average customer age of between
a fashionable horizontal light
portfolio, and its exterior dimen-
been assembled at Kia’s
35 and 45 years old.
strip.
sions are close to those of the
impressive Anantapur
This is a Korean brand with a
The top-of-the-range GT-Line
Toyota Corolla Cross.
plant in India, it’s a credit to the
well-documented mandate to
remains distinguishable via
packaging and design of the ori-
have its products stand out from
bespoke design and trim ele-
of the then-new Seltos (1.6 EX+
ginal Seltos that it still looks both
the crowd via bold and distinct
ments, red brake callipers and
and 1.4T GT-Line), we measured
distinct and relatively modern
headlamp designs that merge
18-inch alloy wheels.
luggage space as 256 litres, with
within this ever-popular local
within modern interpretations of
segment. Amid a busy period of
its familial grille treatment.
considered respective product
Available now, updates to
Contrast-colour scuff plates
In our May 2020 road tests
1 072 litres worth of utility space.
front and rear, 190 mm of ground
These figures are unchanged in
clearance and the standard fit-
the facelifted models.
enhancements and realigned
the Seltos’ exterior include
ment of roof rails throughout the
value propositions for Kia South
redesigned, dual-element head-
range continue to add an element
age’s interior is the introduction
Africa, it’s easy to forget that the
lamp clusters integrated within
of ruggedness to this compact
of Kia’s new single-piece curved
brand’s compact SUV is already
an altogether larger grille than on
SUV’s well-proportioned stance.
infotainment display, similar to
five years old. The Seltos has, to
the outgoing model. There are
As a reminder, the Seltos is posi-
that in the current Sportage.
date, proven notably popular with
new bumper designs, front and
tioned above the Sonet and below
a female audience (60%), with an
rear, and the tailgate incorporates
the Sportage within Kia’s SUV
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A welcome update to this pack-
The revised Seltos range is
offered in a choice of four specific-
ation grades, starting with a trio
Ergonomically, there’s a good
wrapped in plump 65-profile tyres,
replaced the humble hatchback
of new entry-level LX derivatives.
balance between haptic and
the Seltos LX models, specifically,
in terms of popularity, the local
Priced from R467 995 for a natur-
physical controls in the cabin,
deliver segment-leading levels of
compact SUV category remains as
ally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol
including well-considered place-
ride comfort over most road sur-
varied as it is relatively complex
engine mated with a six-speed
ment of buttons and switches for
faces, including gravel. Also wel-
to navigate. Understandably,
manual transmission, it’s difficult
the air conditioning and audio
come is a level of on-road poise
many final purchasing decisions
to ignore the appeal of the brand’s
system. The latter can also be
and cabin refinement that speaks
here come down to affordability
refined CRDi 1.5-litre turbodiesel
operated via the multifunction
volumes about the quality of the
and perceived value for money.
powertrain, matched with a
steering wheel.
brand’s Indian assembly line.
As purse strings continue to be
6-speed automatic gearbox, espe-
Fitted with 16-inch alloy wheels
A segment that has largely
cially in this grade (it’s also avail-
tightened, fuel consumption
becomes a real factor.
able in EX and EX+). Delivering a
Within this melee of modern
modest 85 kW to the car’s front
competitors, the Seltos retains its
wheels, the boon is the 250 N.m
predecessor’s winning combina-
from 1 500 r/min. On the local
tion of unfussy yet pleasing driv-
launch route, which took jour-
ing manners, easy-to-operate
nalists from Cape Town to the
controls and a genuine sense of
picture-postcard town of Greyton,
under-the-skin solidity.
I averaged just 5.0 L/100 km.
While it’s still offered, the
Sold with cloth-covered seats
turbodiesel technology is a boon,
that offer manual height adjust-
particularly as this proven form
ment on the driver’s side, LX trim
of propulsion can consistently
includes a leather-bound multi-
deliver what it says on the box:
function steering wheel and
impressive go-forward impetus
transmission lever, keyless entry
and what is close to segment-
(though not ignition), air condi-
leading fuel efficiency.
01
tioning and a reverse camera.
An established local dealer-
Cruise control is also standard.
ship network and the assurance
In this application, the car’s
of a five-year/unlimited-km war-
curved display unit houses ana-
ranty (including roadside assist-
logue instrumentation, along
ance) as well as a five-year/90 000
with a 4.2-inch digital trip com-
km service plan also count in the
puter and an 8.0-inch touchscreen
Seltos’ favour.
infotainment system. Wireless
smartphone mirroring is included.
02
03
KIA SELTOS RANGE
EX+ and GT Line models gain twin
10.25-inch digital instrument and
infotainment displays, as well as
ambient interior lighting.
01. Curved instrument and infotainment combination is the biggest change in a solid and
ergonomically sound cabin. 02 Sensible wheel/tyre combination equates to impressive ride
quality. 03 Four-cylinder engines are frugal and refined. 04 Taillamp bar the standout visual
update at the rear.
Seltos 1.5 LX Manual
R467 995
Seltos 1.5 LX CVT
R492 995
Seltos 1.5 CRDi LX auto
R521 995
Seltos 1.5 EX CVT
R532 995
Seltos 1.5 CRDi EX auto
R561 995
Seltos 1.5 EX+ CVT
R570 995
Seltos 1.5 CRDi
EX Plus auto
R599 995
Seltos 1.5 T-GDi
GT Line DCT
R626 995
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ISUZU D-MAX 1.9 TD DOUBLE CAB X-RIDER 4X4 AT
ETA: NOW
WHERE
WE DROVE
IT
We’ve been
X-pecting you
The new X-Rider models up the appeal of
Isuzu’s rugged D-Max while focusing on value
Cape Town,
South Africa
By: Gareth Dean
*Claimed figures
Price: R740 700 Engine: 1.9-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel Transmission: six-speed automatic Power: 110 kW @ 3 600 r/min Torque: 350 N.m @ 1 800–2 600
r/min 0–100 km/h: n/a Top speed: n/a Fuel consumption: 7.6 L/100 km* CO2 emissions: 199 g/km Rivals: Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT Double Cab XLT 4x4, Toyota Hilux
2.4GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 Raider X AT, Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI Double Cab Life 4Motion auto
+
S
Appealing combination of sporty aesthetics combined with rugged, capable mechanicals
Engine outputs are fairly modest
trike up a conversation
market, accounting for 37 382 and
remain a segment staple. The
upshot of the Blue Oval pickup’s
about one-tonne pickup
24 618 units in 2023, respectively.
Struandale-manufactured D-Max
popularity among the leisure-user
trucks with any motoring
However, there is a relatively
quietly chalked up 18 926 sales
demographic, versus a more
enthusiast, and the chances are
unsung hero occupying that still-
last year. Boiling down those
work-orientated Toyota line-up
stars of said subject will be the
respectable third position. With a
figures to their double-cab
that favours more workmanlike
Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. It
rich history spanning seven
constituents, the Ranger’s 20 662-
models. By comparison, last year’s
stands to reason, though. They are
generations, including the hard-
unit showing saw it outsell the
sales figure of 8 524 D-Maxes was
the two top-selling pickups on our
as-nails KB series, Isuzu’s pickups
Hilux by 2 435 units; likely an
attributed to its fairly limited
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double-cab offerings. What, you
nameplate across three models:
may ask, does this Naamsa-esque
RWD manual and automatic, and
preamble have to do with the
an automatic 4x4, all based on the
D-Max X-Rider models that Isuzu
mid-tier LS-spec offerings.
SA has just released? Well, quite a
Owing to their value-focused
lot, actually…
proviso, the X-Rider models aren’t
With living costs – as well as
recipients of suspension upgrades
car prices – on the rise, a good
or engine tuning. Instead, they
portion of the bakkie-buying
major in numerous aesthetic
public is finding many of the more
updates, inside and out, that
appealing, lifestyle-orientated
distinguish them from more
models slipping further out of
utilitarian models. Externally, the
their budgets. So, it comes as little
surprise that the top-two pickup
X-Riders are offered in a choice of
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four colours (Spinel Red, Splash
firms have recently identified a
White, Islay Grey, and Mercury
gap in the market for relatively
Silver) and feature a host of black
affordable, mid-tier models
and red trim accents. A two-tone
sprinkled with some of that
front bumper with a gloss-black
sought-after leisure-lifestyle
grille with red ISUZU badging, a
pizzazz. Ford did this with its XLT
bumper guard, LED head- and
line of Rangers, while Toyota’s
foglamps, black finishes for the
Raider X models – such as the
mirror caps and door handles,
Hilux 2.4GD-6 DC 4x4 Raider X,
dark grey roof rails, and 18-inch
which we tested in our March
diamond-cut alloy wheels are the
2024 issue – add some spec and
most prominent features. X-Rider
visual accoutrements to budget-
decals on the front doors and
friendly stablemates.
tailgate (which sees the ‘ISUZU’
Isuzu’s equivalent products,
KB models wearing the X-Rider
badge, first emerged in 2016 and
proved immensely popular. Now,
the firm has revived the X-Rider
lettering picked out in black, as
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01 The 1.9-litre turbodiesel’s 110 kW and 350 N.m outputs are adequate but not class-leading.
02 Red ISUZU badge on the steering wheel boss forms a part of the X-Rider’s interior treatment.
03 Model-specific grille, decals and alloy wheels lend the X-Rider some welcome visual flair.
opposed to the silver finish on
other models), and model-specific
black sports bars round out the
cosmetic enhancements.
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The X-Rider touches are a little
more subtle in the cabin. Red
X-Rider details and stitching for
01 Gradiated facia trim and red seat stiching lend a dash of colour to an otherwise dark cabin.
02 Solid LS model-based mechanicals remain, making the X-Rider a robust yet stylish bakkie.
03 In typical double-cab fashion, the rear legroom isn’t vast but the leather seats are comfy.
four turbodiesel (140 kW/450 N.m)
from its top-tier models is
currently under consideration
for the X-Rider range.
the black leather seats, red ISUZU
In terms of dynamics, while it
badging for the steering wheel
boss and graduated red-to-black
may not feel quite as accom-
trim accents on the dash and
plished on-road as the likes of the
door- handle housings are the
Ranger, its ride is impressively
main differentiators between this
absorbent with body control that
model and the related LS.
is predictable, bar some wallow
Mechanically, there is really
when unladen. Away from sealed
nothing separating this model
road surfaces, the X-Rider is in its
from the LS. Isuzu’s 1.9-litre
element. The combination of
turbodiesel is mated with
General Grabber all-terrain tyres,
a six-speed automatic trans-
a well-calibrated traction control
mission and develops 110 kW and
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system that is never flustered by
350 N.m. It’s a fairly vociferous
loose surfaces, and 4WD insprires
unit, with that typical Isuzu
driving confidence.
In all, the X-Rider’s sporty
offbeat idle. It occasionally
becomes a little rumbly when
cosmetic touches stretched over
shifting through the ratios but
the canvas of what is widely
it smooths out nicely when
considered one of the most
approaching B-road and
rugged and mechanically robust
motorway speeds. While its
double cabs out there – not to
outputs are sufficient, they are
mention its competitive pricing,
lower than those of some rivals.
with the range kicking off at
According to Kevin Fouché, Isuzu’s
R640 500 for the 4x2 manual, and
Department Executive for
R659 200 for the 4x2 auto – is a
combination that is sure to appeal
Planning and Programme
Management, the 3.0-litre inline-
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to a wide audience.
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AUDI Q3 SPORTBACK 35 TFSI BLACK EDITION
ETA: NOW
WHERE
WE DROVE
IT
Levelling up
Audi South Africa’s expanded portfolio of special-edition
models aims to combine the most popular specification
requests into individual packages
Cape Town,
South Africa
By: Ian McLaren
*Claimed figures
Price: R892 550 Engine: 1.4-litre, four-cylinder, turbopetrol Power: 110 kW @ 5 000 r/min Torque: 250 N.m @ 1 500 r/min Transmission: Six-speed dual-clutch
Fuel consumption: 7.30 litres/100 km 0–100 km/h: 9.3 seconds* Top speed: 205 km/h* Rivals: BMW X2, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40
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A broadly well-considered list of added specification
No price saving to be had by opting for the special edition
s showcased in our
Q3 Sportback was Audi’s answer
electric future looms (it’s currently
condensed this model’s options
November 2019 issue, the
to the global popularity of BMW’s
due in 2026), the brand’s local
list (from up to 80 extra-cost items
local introduction of the
X2. The Q3 remains the brand’s
branch is understandably keen to
down to just 30). A new Black
then-updated Audi Q3 coincided
best-selling range in our market,
highlight how accomplished its
Edition campaign – set to include
with the international launch of
with the Sportback package
portfolio of internal combustion
many of Audi South Africa’s
its Sportback derivative. With the
regularly trumping its SUV sibling
(ICE) products remains.
current products – builds on this
Q4 name already earmarked for
in terms of monthly sales.
one of the brand’s first all-electric
e-tron models, the sloped-roofline
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As the self-imposed deadline
for Audi’s global switch to an all-
As part of the 2019 update, the
idea by bundling the most popular
process of purchasing a new Q3
recorded optional items per model
was made that much simpler; it
range into a single package.
The Q3 Sportback Black Edition,
terms of perceived build quality
with its standard Comfort Pack
and a sense of occasion. In our
(R22 580) and Sport Pack (R36 645),
2019 road test, we noted the then-
introduces S line bumpers with a
new Volvo XC40 as the only rival
black styling package, including
that came close to matching the
grille and side mirror housings, a
Q3 in terms of effortless sophist-
sunroof and 19-inch alloy wheels.
ication, and it’s a testament to the
Highlights of the upgraded
Audi that its cabin has retained
cabin include a sports steering
this appeal despite the arrival of
wheel; bolstered (and electrically
modern rivals like the new BMW
adjustable) seats finished in
X1 (and X2). The XC40, by
synthetic leather; keyless entry
comparison, needs an update.
and ignition; park assist, which
With its marginally shorter
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includes a reverse camera; and an
profile, honeycomb grille, rear
electrically operated tailgate.
diffuser and larger wheel set
Drive Select – which allows the
compared to its SUV sibling, the
driver to toggle between pre-
Sportback is the inherently
programmed throttle, traction
sportier of the two current Q3
control and steering assistance
offerings. That said, the sloped
setups (including off-road,
roofline does impact on rear
comfort, auto, dynamic and
passenger headroom but the
individual presets) – is included
inclusion of fore and aft adjust02
but the sport suspension is still a
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cost option at R4 100.
The Black Edition pack is sold
seats to maximise luggage
proven VW Group powertrain;
exclusively with 35 TFSI models of
its main drawcard is an average
the Q3 and Q3 Sportback. These
fuel consumption that can be
front-wheel-drive derivatives are
kept below 7.0 L/100 km with
powered by a 110 kW/250 N.m
minimal effort.
1.4-litre turbopetrol engine
ment (in a 60:40 split) for the rear
01 Sports steering wheel and bolstered front
seats add a sense of occasion. 02 The 1.4 TFSI
is a proven and efficient performer. 03 Black
Edition adds 19-inch alloy wheels.
04 Sportback features a sportier-looking rear
diffuser compared to the SUV version.
While the flat-bottom leather-
capacity is useful for owners
happy to accept this compromise.
Although Audi is known for
its all-wheel-drive performance
prowess, front-wheel-drive versions of the Q3 offer more than
coupled with a six-speed dual-
bound steering wheel and well-
be said that, despite its relative
enough dynamic ability and reas-
clutch transmission. Something
bolstered front seats add a
age, Audi’s best-selling SUV
sured poise to cope with most
which we’ve had plenty of
welcome level of sportiness to the
remains a showcase for how this
local driving conditions.
experience over the years is the
Q3’s driving experience, it has to
German brand raised the bar in
Particularly notable is how
compliant the Sportback’s ride
quality is, even when fitted with
the largest available wheel size.
Customers, of course, have
the option to start from scratch
with their respective Q3 purchase
(the 35 TFSI Sportback kicks off
at R753 600). Even so, the Black
Edition presents a compelling
opportunity to add a list of
specification; short of a wireless
charging pad (R5 670), that’s as
comprehensive as it is appealing.
While the Audi brand is forging
ahead with its plans for an allelectric future – as confirmed by
last month’s magnificent Quattro
feature and this month’s revisit
of what’s widely considered one
of the best compact SUVs on the
market – the Ingolstadt carmaker
still has much to offer in terms
of its legacy and reputation
within the world of internal
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First unveiled at the
1967 Paris Motor Show
as a replacement for
the stunning Ferrari
330 GT 2+2, the 365 GT
is about as
accomplished a longdistance tourer as you
could wish for
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IT
Knysna,
Western Cape
1969 FERRARI
365 GT 2+2
Engine: 4 390 cm³,
V12, petrol
Transmission: 5-speed
manual, RWD
Power: 238 kW @ 6 600 r/min
Torque: 363 N.m @ 5 000 r/min
Top speed: 245 km/h
0–97 km/h: 7.1 seconds
Fuel capacity: 100 litres
Weight: 1 480 kg
Manufactured: 1967–1971
By: Wilhelm Lutjeharms
Photos: Peet Mocke
WLutjeharms
Petridish_Mooks
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03
errari is in a unique
position when it comes to
the variety of powertrains
01 Prancing Horse on the grille and bonnet evident of early
Ferraris. 02 Beautiful, period-correct and original knock-on
wheels. 03 Chromed rear bumper with three in-line rear
lights. 04 Pininfarina emblem indicating the design house.
word ‘retired’ is not really applicable to
him. Apart from managing his car
collection (this being his only Ferrari), his
it can install in its cars,
daily schedule includes educating his staff
especially when it comes
on all aspects of cars, their maintenance
to the number of cylinders,
only in the firm’s sportscars, or racing cars.
and restoration. As manager and a member
and the position and orientation of the
But in truth, it was the ‘daily drivers’ and
of several clubs and organisations in the
engine and gearbox.
more useable cars that kept Ferrari in a
area, it gives him a unique in-depth
positive financial position and allowed Enzo
awareness of this car’s history.
However, depending on your age, you
are likely to have your own set of preferences as to where a Ferrari engine is best
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Ferrari to pursue his motor-racing dreams.
This specific car resides in Knysna and
Having researched the car, the owner
explains it was originally imported into
positioned. Many of us who love cars –
its owner is a retired corporate leader.
South Africa by the owner of a swimming-
particularly Ferraris – are usually interested
However, the conventional meaning of the
pool company. This particular 365 GT has
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a CDA (Car Distributors and Assemblers)
plaque on the air intake cover. Delving
was originally sold in the UK.
“I grew up with Ford and, as a family, we
those early days, I respected the 1960’s
Ferraris as worthy competitors to the GT40.
further into the car’s background, the
had many cars from the Ford stable. I
This is the reason I was looking for a
owner discovered a fascinating history
remember the GT40 Le Mans story very
Ferrari from that era.”
behind said plaque. Back in the day, it was
well. We didn’t have a TV but we saw it in
financially savvy for a vehicle owner to
movies and listened to it on the radio.
condition when he bought it, it did
import it in a completely or partially
As boys, my brother and I always raced
require some minor work to bring it up
knocked down form. In this case, it seems
Scalextric cars. He raced with a Ferrari 250
to standard. “Carlo Viglietti, the Ferrari
to be the latter; only the wheels and
GTO and my car was a Ford GT40. From
specialist in Cape Town, had the car for
Although the car was in very good
perhaps one or two other parts were left off
several months after I bought it. He went
the car at the time. Then CDA, based in
through the entire vehicle and sorted out
East London at what’s presently the site of
the Mercedes-Benz factory, ‘assembled’ the
car. This example is right-hand drive and
the speedometer shows miles per hour, so
the current owner was in no doubt the car
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05 Distinctive plaque, indicating model name, engine and
chassis numbers. 06 Driving position is comfortable, with
the long gearlever to your left. 07 All touchpoints feel solid
throughout the cabin, including these levers. 08 The four
low-mounted exhaust pipes point to a substantial engine
up front.
issues that had arisen from standing idle
for a long time. I love it because it
represents an era perfectly. The Bertone
cars launched after these models featured
a much more angular style.”
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01
02
This car has electric windows and upon
looking up, you’ll notice the neat parallel
stitching of the material covering the
03
01 Italian number plate (from Rome) harks back to an idea
by the previous owner. 02 MPH speedometer markings
suggest UK market origins. 03 Large wood-rimmed
steering wheel is the focal point of a stylish cabin.
optional but is fitted to this particular car.
Fire up the engine and the soft burble
emanating from the quad exhaust pipes is
inside of the roof. Thanks to the
a clear indication of a large capacity engine
combination of wood and metal finishes
sitting up front. You need a determined
throughout the cabin, and the Connolly
temperature, and coolant temperature. An
action to select first gear, but after only a
leather seats, the 365 GT’s interior is a
8 000 r/min rev counter with a 6 600 r/min
handful of shifts do you start appreciating
study in the quality of a bygone era.
redline takes pride of place on the
the solid and mechanical feel associated
gracefully sculpted facia. Power steering,
with the gearbox. At lower engine speeds,
analogue dials supplying important
leather and the radio were standard
the wealth of torque on offer lends the
information such as the oil pressure and
equipment on the car. Air conditioning was
engine a pleasing tractability that is
Behind the steering wheel sit beautiful
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immediately noticeable. This unit is quite
same time, the 365 feels stable. Each
than two decades ago, but by the way it
happy for you to short shift at 2 000 to
gearshift is accomplished with ease and
looks and drives, it might as well have
3 000 r/min, but after 3 500 r/min, the
you are never left wondering where to
been two years ago. Although 800 were
sound is much more intense, and the
move the gearlever, as it slips perfectly into
manufactured, only 52 of these were right-
engine really starts to find its stride as the
its next slot. The brake pedal has plenty of
hand-drive units.
revs rise. The view ahead is wonderfully
feel and the anchors do a great job of
framed by an expanse of bonnet stretching
scrubbing off speed in a controlled manner,
you feel as though you want to tackle the
out before you, flanked by nacelles housing
although most of the time you plan to use
nearest stretch of twisty tarmac, or even
a pair of non-covered headlamps.
it as little as possible and rather carry some
head to your local race track. But this
speed wherever you can.
wasn’t the case during my drive in the 365.
A set of Dunlop tyres (215/70 R15) fitted
to the iconic knock-on/off Campagnolo
Returning the key to the owner, I felt like I
wheels are another indication of the car’s
would rather pack my bags, pick up my
age and contribute to a surprisingly
wife and head for the open road, doing
comfortable ride. Gripping the steering
wheel a littler firmer as you flex your right
foot and carry more speed through corners,
there is some expected body roll, but at the
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The car might have been restored more
With most Ferraris, classic or modern,
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01 Ferrari badge on the boot lid. 02 The luggage
compartment accommodates a full tool kit for this car.
03 A small, chromed side mirror is present only on the
driver’s side. 04 The characterful Colombo V12 engine that
powered a number of Ferraris at the time.
three-figure speeds most of the way.
Then and now, it’s still what the 365 GT 2+2
was designed for, and it still does it better
than most new GTs out there.
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COMPARATIVE
They are about as deep in the crossover niche as it’s
possible to mine, but the Ford Puma and Volkswagen’s
Taigo are more closely matched than you’d think…
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Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost
ST-Line Vignale
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By the numbers, it’s the
Taigo that comes out on top,
but the Puma is more
involving and characterful
It’s closer than we thought,
but the Puma’s price and
optional service plan are
potential sticking points
Gareth Dean
Ian McLaren
obody likes to be labelled
eye-catching and sporty Puma.
a sporty set of black 18-inch alloy
a conformist. In life, there
There are plenty of parallels, and
wheels, the Taigo cuts a smart but
are so many immutables
some interesting divergences, so a
understated figure. Although we
anything but visually demure.
that any opportunity to tread a
winner will be difficult to pick. But
admire its shapely tail and the
From the bold LED signature
different path is eagerly pounced
there must be one…
upmarket styling, which is likely
elements in those high-mounted
to age well, we cannot help but
headlamps and chromed gaping-
upon by those seeking a bit of
sense of individuality or occasion.
By contrast, the Puma is
individuality. It’s the same story
STYLING AND PACKAGING
feel that its crossover billing isn’t
maw grille, to the chunky yet
with our cars. The desire to dis-
Although both cars are marketed
entirely justified. With its close
sporty bodywork and a more
tance ourselves from convention
as crossovers, it’s fair to say the
mechanical relationship to the
purposeful 164 mm ride height,
has spawned a plethora of genres,
Puma adheres more closely to the
Polo, and 137 mm of ground
the Puma is pleasingly distinctive
each with its own sub-types and
chunky-bodied, raised ride height
clearance that’s decidedly
and sits more in line with what
nuances. The crossover is a prime
proviso than the Taigo. Both are
hatchback-standard – sitting as it
we would expect of a premium-
example. For many, a manufac-
spun off their manufacturers’
does some 27 mm closer to the
placed compact crossover. It
turer’s decision to take the
respective B-segment platforms;
ground than the Puma – there’s a
may not be able to quite match
foundations of an otherwise run-
the Puma’s B2E platform is shared
bit of a ‘Polo Sportback’ air to it.
the Taigo’s degree of perceived
of-the-mill family hatchback and
with the current Fiesta and now-
sprinkle it with some funky,
discontinued EcoSport, and the
Taigo. Its design shares many
constructed and has a greater
pseudo-SUV touches is the per-
Taigo’s MQB A0 underpins
parallels with the mechanically
sense of theatre about it, with a
fect foil to automotive drudgery.
the likes of Polo, T-Cross and the
related Polo. While there’s no
neat digital instrument panel
However, within these seemingly
Audi A1.
faulting the impression of high
complemented by a slightly old
perceived quality in terms of the
but still perfectly serviceable
deepening niches, there’s always
Wearing an optional black
It's a similar story inside the
quality but the interior feels well
the potential for some healthy
styling package – which includes
materials and their fitment, not to
Sync3 infotainment system,
competition. In this case it’s a
piano black accents for the lower
mention the sensible ergonomics
plenty of carbon fibre-effect trim
B-segment hatch-based boutique
bumpers, wing-mirror caps and
and crisp infotainment and
and a higher driving stance on
compact crossover dust-up
exhaust tips that contrasts
instrument displays with logical
sporty leather seats.
between Volkswagen’s shapely
stylishly with the King’s Red
interfaces, it must be said that the
and upmarket Taigo and Ford’s
metallic paintwork – as well as
Volkswagen’s cabin wants for a
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In terms of packaging, although
the Puma is larger than the Taigo
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TEST
in every direction bar length, its
sports a ‘Megabox’ under its boot
brake modulation and body
stakes, Ford’s wares often bring
interior packaging is not quite as
board. This capacious, water-
control under directional changes
with them a welcome degree
generous. Our measurements
proofed load box features a drain
are predictable but deeply
of driver involvement that is
showed that despite its shorter
plug and offers up an additional
pleasing in their execution. The
sometimes missing from rival
wheelbase, the Taigo serves up
80 litres of similarly lifestyle-
cabin is well insulated from road
offerings. This is certainly the case
considerably more rear headroom
friendly loadspace, allowing it to
and wind noise, and the seating
with the Puma; no doubt an
(210 mm) and rear kneeroom
accommodate items up to 1.5 m
position is more hatch low-slung
upshot of its Fiesta/B2E under-
(180 mm) than its rival. Bootspace
high. It must be noted that in the
than crossover-lofty but it’s still
pinnings. There’s a pleasing
also leans marginally in the
SA-market Pumas, this space
eminently comfy.
weight and responsiveness to the
Taigo’s favour, with our measure-
instead plays host to a space-
ments accounting for 240 litres
saver spare wheel. Given the state
Taigo’s ointment is a ride that
from the Taigo’s well-engineered
worth of our ISO loading blocks
of our roads, it’s arguably a more
becomes a bit skittish on less-
but less feelsome setup, and the
versus 200 litres in the Ford.
sensible choice.
than-perfect surfaces, owing to
chassis is fluid, keeping body roll
the fitment of those optional
well in check when hitting
twistier sections of road.
However, the Puma does counter
The only potential fly in the
steering that is distinguished
this with 168 litres more utility
DRIVING MANNERS
alloys with lower-profile rubber.
space and greater loadspace
In terms of driving characteristics,
On the motorway, the Taigo feels
configurability. Its boot features a
the two are about as divergent as
particularly long-legged and
little more composed on bumpier
two-tier adjustable floor panel,
they are in terms of their looks.
settled, and proves both nippy
surfaces. You do get the feeling
under which sits a handy plastic-
We have often spoken about the
and effortlessly manoeuvrable
the Puma’s platform could easily
lined tub that is perfect for storing
impressive fire-and-forget
round town.
handle a bit more power; some-
wet or dirty gear – or keeping
effortlessness of VW’s products,
valuables out of sight.
and the Taigo is no exception.
the ‘so-balanced-it’s-barely-
overseas makes the most of with
Everything from the steering to
perceptible’ driving manner
its 147 kW/320 N.m outputs. But
In certain markets, the Puma
In as much as VW excels in
The Ford’s ride also seems a
thing that the 1.5-litre ST model
while it may not set the road
ablaze with raw power, its driving
characteristics do enough to
warrant its description as ‘sporty’.
01 Quilted leather seats sited higher than
the Taigo’s. 02 Plenty of sporty,
characterful touches in the Puma’s cabin.
03 & 04 Taigo’s 18-inch alloys part of an
optional package, while the Puma’s are
standard fitment. 05 Taigo’s fabric seats
are supportive and reasonably bolstered.
06 Polo parentage means the Taigo cabin’s
perceived quality is high, but it’s rather
conservative.
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02
03
06
05
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COMPARATIVE
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The Taigo, although impressively
the Taigo sports an eight-speeder.
engine is up where it counts,
resolved, feels more conservative.
Given the Puma’s more involving
developing 200 N.m of torque
dynamics, it’s somewhat
against the Ford’s more modest
PERFORMANCE
surprising that the transmission
170 N.m. As we know, when
Both cars feature three-cylinder
does not feature a manual shifting
it comes to tractability, an
turbopetrol engines displacing
function like that of the Taigo, but
advantage in torque output is
less than 1.0 litres. In the Taigo’s
both units are smooth and
significant. Factor in a 47 kg
where the gap widened to around
case, it’s the smallest version of
responsive to throttle inputs. On
difference in kerb weight
a second. The gap between the
Volkswagen’s wide-ranging EA211
paper, the joust between these
favouring the Taigo, and the
two in the standing acceleration
engine, while the Puma mounts
engines’ respective outputs may
results speak for themselves. Our
runs was even more pronounced,
its multiple award-winning
seem like a close affair but in
in-gear acceleration tests saw the
especially at motorway speeds
EcoBoost. These units are coupled
practice, the gap is noticeable.
VW edging the Ford by around
(120 and 140 km/h) where the
with dual-clutch transmissions:
Although it concedes
0.3 seconds at each increment up
Taigo opened up a three-to-four-
a seven-speeder in the Puma and
7 kW to the Puma, the Taigo’s
to the 100–140 km/h ranges,
second lead. It should be noted
01 Neither car sports a towering ride height
but Puma has marginally more ground
clearance. 02 Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine
is a willing performer but can get thirsty when
pushed. 03 The Taigo’s additional torque gives
it the edge in terms of acceleration.
the difference in weather con02
03
ditions at our testing strip may
have played some part in this
discrepancy. The Taigo’s run took
place on a cool day brimming
with the dense air that
turbocharged engines favour, as
opposed to the Puma’s run in 30degree heat, but the German car’s
additional torque and closer-set
lower gearing likely proved
the decisive factors in terms of
straight-line performance. In our
braking tests there was little to
separate the two; both returned
‘excellent’ ratings courtesy of
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sub-three-second stopping times
Gross frontal area: 2.52 m2
from 100 km/h, with an ever-somarginal advantage in stopping
time and distance going the
Taigo’s way, possibly owing to its
lighter kerb weight.
FUEL EFFICIENCY
Weight: 1 309 kg
Headroom:
750/820 mm
70
100
Headroom/Kneeroom:
760/500 mm
200/824 L
2 020 mm
1 550 mm
FORD PUMA 1.0 ECOBOOST
ST-LINE VIGNALE
61%
39%
consumption, with neither
threatening to drink you out of
house and home. Both cars’
drivetrain management systems
incorporate Eco settings that
modulate throttle inputs and
move the transmissions quickly
800 mm
164 mm
There is precious little separating
the two when it comes to fuel
Seating: 5
Drag coefficient: 0.32
2 588 mm
Built in Romania
SPECIFICATIONS
4 186 mm
Width (excl. mirrors): 1 805 mm Track front/rear: 1 567/1 526 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 660 kg
POWER & TORQUE
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Cylinders: three, inline, transverse
Fuel supply: electronic direct fuel injection,
turbocharged, intercooled, petrol
Bore/stroke: 71.9/82.0 mm
Cubic capacity: 998 cm3
through the ratios toward more
Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1
efficient higher gears. The Ford’s
Valvegear: DOHC, four valves per cylinder
system even displays a score out
of 100 for certain driving parameters that you can target for
improved efficiency on your next
journey. While claimed
ENGINE OUTPUT
Max power ISO: 92 kW
Power peak/Red line: 6 000/6 500 r/min
Max torque: 170 N.m
Torque peak: 1 400–4 500 r/min
PARTS PRICES*
(Incl. VAT)
Left rear tyre: R3 419.00 Windscreen: R10 889.55
consumption is almost identical –
VW claims 5,40 L/100 km and
Ford, 5.30 – the Taigo matched its
claimed figure on our 100 km
mixed-used fuel-route test and
the Ford returned a higher but still
TRANSMISSION
1st gear/2nd gear: 4.46/2.82 to 1
3rd gear/4th gear: 1.80/1.26 to 1
Top gear: 0.63 to 1
Reverse gear: 3.89 to 1
equates to a range of 660 km from
Final drive: 4.17/0 to 1
from the Taigo’s 40-litre item.
Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 30 °C/1 008 hPa Test car’s odometer: 1 972 km
TOP SPEED
BRAKING TEST
Manufacturer’s figure: 187 km/h
Best/worst stop: 2.85/3.13
Average of 10 stops/rating: 2.98/excellent
Average stopping distance: 40.18 m
5th gear/6th gear: 0.96/0.77 to 1
respectable 6.20 L/100 km. This
the Puma’s 42-litre tank, and 667
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Type: seven-speed dual-clutch
SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
Drive wheels: front
Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability
control), hill start
60
57
80
77
100
97
10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
120
116
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel tank: 42 litres
Odometer error: 1.33% under
VALUE FOR MONEY
This is where things get really
interesting. On the face of it,
mention of the Puma’s R614 400
Est. tank range (fuel index): 660 km
BRAKES
Front: 287 mm ventilated discs
Rear: 271 mm solid discs
Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA
Taxable CO2 rating: 121 g/km
ACCELERATION (sec)
0–60
5.45
0–80
8.58
0–100 0–120 0–140
12.60 18.55 26.21
Manufacturer’s figure
5.30
L/100 km
price tag is often met with
grimaces. By comparison, the
Taigo’s R545 700 sticker price
looks like a bargain. Our Puma
test unit’s optional extras –
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyre make: Goodyear Eagle F1
monitoring, adaptive cruise
control, road sign recognition,
driver fatigue monitor, uprated
PDC with rear camera and front
sensors, and active parking assist)
– bump up the price to R653 840.
This would appear to leave the
Spare – type and location: space-saver,
under boot board
STEERING
Type: rack and pinion, electric power assist
it’s not that straightforward…
Delving into the Puma’s standard
specification reveals some
interesting counters to the Taigo’s
AT
2.34
3.03
3.87
5.80
7.66
40–60
60–80
80–100
100–120
120–140
6.36
L/100 km
Fuel route
6.20
L/100 km
Lock to lock: 2.6 turns
Turning circle diameter: 10.5 m
Power/mass: 70 W/kg Power/litre: 92 kW/litre
Torque/litre: 170 N.m/litre Engine speed (at true
120 km/h in top gear): 2 500 r/min
SUSPENSION
PERFORMANCE
FACTORS
Front: independent, MacPherson struts,
coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: torsion beam, coil springs
Airbags: front/side/curtain Air-con: climate Audio system: radio/aux-in/USB/
FEATURES
CHECKLIST
Bluetooth/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Cruise control: standard Sat-nav:
standard Park assist: standard, incl. camera Windows: all-electric Trip
Puma on a hiding to nothing in
value-for-money terms, right? But
CAR fuel index
Tyre size: 215/50 R18
metallic paint, panoramic roof,
driver assistance pack (blind-spot
OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec)
WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS
4-year/120 000 km warranty
Optional service plan
Service every 15 000 km
computer: standard Driver seat adjust: manual, incl. height Folding rear seat: 60:40 split
Upholstery: leather Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering adjust: rake + reach Steering audio
controls: standard Tyre sensors: standard Wipers auto-on: no Headlamps auto-on: standard
Head-up display: no
*Prices as recommended by manufacturer
**All tests conducted at sea level
TEST
COMPARATIVE
Then there’s the matter of the
value proposition. For instance,
ticking the options boxes to
Puma’s optional service plan.
comparably equip the Taigo with
The rationale behind Ford
the Puma’s ST-Line Vignale
unbundling its service plans was
specification costs a shade over
that it aligned with the Right to
R95 000, driving the price up to
Repair legislation brought in by
R641 400. It’s also interesting
the Competition Commission a
to note several of the Puma’s
couple of years ago. The broad
standard features – such as sat-
strokes of this measure is to
nav, 18-inch alloys, a premium
afford buyers the opportunity
audio system (B&O as a counter to
to service their vehicles through
an optional Beats system in the
approved independent service
Taigo), keyless entry and ignition,
providers outside of the manu-
wireless phone-charging pad,
facturer’s dealer network, without
front collision-mitigation system,
impacting on their warranties
(conditions provided, of course).
and lane-keeping detection and
assist – are optional on the VW.
01
While the wider-ranging benefits
in terms of freedom of choice and
Furthermore, at this point, the
two are separated by a price gap
that is less than the 10% CAR
often stipulates when comparing
rival offerings.
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01 Dynamically, the Puma is the more engaging of the two. 02 Sporty vs. suave in the styling
stakes. 03 Puma’s Synch3 system has sat-nav as standard. 04 Taigo’s boot is marginally larger.
05 Handy waterproof bin under Puma’s boot board. 06 Taigo’s drive modes accessible via the
optional uprated infotainment system. 07 It is not as involving as the Puma, but the Taigo is
refined and effortless.
opportunities for small-enterprise
service centres are valid considerations in this regard, it has some
ramifications for this comparative
03
04
06
05
test. The main upshot is that
Gross frontal area: 2.40 m2
while the Taigo ships with a
three-year/45 000 km service plan,
the Ford’s six-year/90 000 km plan
requires an additional R17 692.75
outlay, bringing this test unit’s
grand tally to R671 532.
Comparable extensions to the
Weight: 1 269 kg
Headroom:
835/740 mm
72
100
Headroom/Kneeroom:
970/680 mm
240/656 L
2 040 mm
1 515 mm
VW TAIGO 1.0
TSI R-LINE DSG
60%
for-like 150 000 km) will add
between R9 327 for the five-year/
137 mm
2 566 mm
Built in Spain
SPECIFICATIONS
90 000 km plan or R14 247 for the
ENGINE
five-year/120 000 km option to the
Cylinders: three, inline, transverse
price, increasing the total price to
Fuel supply: electronic direct fuel injection,
R650 727 or R655 647.
730 mm
40%
Taigo’s service plan (the R19 084
six-year plans start at a less like-
Seating: 5
Drag coefficient: 0.32
4 266 mm
Width (excl. mirrors): 1 757 mm Track front/rear: 1 531/1 516 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 700 kg
POWER & TORQUE
ENGINE SPEED
turbocharged, intercooled, petrol
Bore/stroke: 74.5/76.4 mm
Cubic capacity: 999 cm3
TEST SUMMARY
Given that these cars straddle
Compression ratio: 11.5 to 1
Valvegear: d-o-h-c, four valves per cylinder
the realms of the quantifiable
sensibilities of daily motoring, as
well as the more subjective and
aspirational aspects associated
with boutique compact crossovers, choosing a winner is tricky.
ENGINE OUTPUT
Max power ISO: 85 kW
Power peak/Red line:
5 000–5 500/6 200 r/min
Max torque: 200 N.m
PARTS PRICES*
(Incl. VAT)
Left rear tyre: R3 079.00 Windscreen: R7 110.00
Torque peak: 2 000–3 500 r/min
On paper, the Taigo appears to
have the Ford’s number in many
regards, edging the Puma in terms
of quantitatives like performance,
fuel consumption and cabin
space. It may not match the Ford’s
impressive standard specification
out of the box, but even when
comparably specced, it presents
a stronger value-for-money
TEST RESULTS
TRANSMISSION
Type: seven-speed dual-clutch
Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 14 °C/1 020 hPa Test car’s odometer: 4 240 km
1st gear/2nd gear: 3.77/2.27 to 1
3rd gear/4th gear: 1.53/1.13 to 1
TOP SPEED
BRAKING TEST
5th gear/6th gear: 1.18/0.96 to 1
Manufacturer’s figure: 200 km/h
Best/worst stop: 2.70/3.10
Average of 10 stops/rating: 2.94/excellent
Top gear: 0.80 to 1
Reverse gear: 4.17 to 1
SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
Final drive: 4.44/3.23 to 1
Drive wheels: front
Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability
60
57
control), hill start
80
77
100
97
120
116
The Puma counters with more
crossover-like packaging (that
27 mm ride height difference can
be the difference between safely
negotiating small dirt road
obstacles or leaving a portion of
your car’s undercarriage on a
middelmannetijie) and distinctive
woven into its makeup.
So close is the contest between
BRAKES
Front: 276 mm ventilated discs
Rear: 230 mm solid discs
Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA
WHEELS AND TYRES
0–60
5.00
0–80
7.60
Tyre size: 215/45 R18
Spare – type and location: space-saver,
under boot board
STEERING
OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec)
AT
2.00
2.75
3.54
4.62
6.81
40–60
60–80
80–100
100–120
120–140
6.48
L/100 km
Fuel route
5.40
L/100 km
Power/mass: 67 W/kg Power/litre: 85 kW/litre
Torque/litre: 200 N.m/litre Engine speed (at true
120 km/h in top gear): 2 585 r/min
coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: torsion beam, coil springs
PERFORMANCE
FACTORS
Airbags: front/side/curtain Air-con: dual-zone climate Audio system: radio/
FEATURES
CHECKLIST
aux-in/USB/Bluetooth/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Cruise control: standard
Sat-nav: optional Park assist: standard Windows: all-electric
Trip computer: standard Driver seat adjust: manual, incl. height Folding rear seat: 60:40 split
But with numbers crunched and
this particular exchange.
CAR fuel index
Lock to lock: 2.7 turns
SUSPENSION
by the narrowest of margins in
5.40
L/100 km
Turning circle diameter: 10.9 m
Front: independent, MacPherson struts,
showing, it’s the Taigo that takes it
Manufacturer’s figure
Type: rack and pinion, electric power assist
depend on which side of the head
its impressively balanced overall
0–100 0–120 0–140
11.00 15.40 22.20
Tyre make: Hankook Ventus Prime 3
their final decision could broadly
preferences lie.
Taxable CO2 rating: 123 g/km
ACCELERATION (sec)
these two, that for many buyers
vs. heart spectrum their
Fuel tank: 40 litres
Est. tank range (fuel index): 677 km
styling, along with a greater
degree of driver involvement
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Odometer error: 1.33% under
proposition and includes a service
plan as standard.
Average stopping distance: 37.60 m
10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS
3-year/120 000 km warranty
3-year/45 000 km service plan
Service every 15 000 km
Upholstery: cloth Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering adjust: rake + 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
02
Volvo EX30 Ultra
Twin Motor Performance
Volvo’s all-electric ambitions have been bolstered by the arrival of a new entrylevel model. Is the EX30 the model to change local opinion of EV motoring?
Price: R995 900 0–100 km/h: 3.69 seconds Top speed: 180 km/h Power: 315 kW Torque: 543 N.m Claimed range: 460 km
Feels suitably future-focused and, indeed,
compelling. Unavoidably steep pricing and
‘quirky’ EU-focused driver aid systems
are the only drawbacks for our market
I like that it feels sprightly by default,
even before you realise that it’ll do
0–100 km/h faster than most sportscars
Kyle Kock
Ian McLaren
W
hat initially seemed like
inherent style, sophistication and,
feature more technology from its
futuristic-looking array of LED
an unlikely relationship,
of course, a focus on safety.
Chinese parent company than
running lights, and alloy rims
sourced from Gothenburg.
with intricate mouldings that
the custodianship of
While Volvo has since success-
Volvo Cars by Chinese automotive
fully used its impressive current
Built on Geely’s sustainable
cover the wheel nuts, the test
giant Zhejiang Geely Holding
XC family of SUVs to implement
experience architecture (SEA) –
team was unanimous in its praise
Group has over the past 14 years
a strategy of introducing hybrid
that in a different application
for the EX30’s plucky, urban
borne impressive fruit. A fan of
and all-electric drivetrain tech-
underpins the Lotus Eletre
warrior styling.
the Swedish brand, founder and
nologies to the market (while
featured in our April issue – this
chairman of Geely, billionaire Eric
discontinuing diesel), the EX30
new compact crossover sits below
dimensions reveals a footprint
Li Shufu, initially encouraged
represents a significant milestone
the XC40 and C40 in Volvo’s
similar to that of the Volkswagen
Volvo (using Geely funding) to
in the brand’s history.
current line-up.
T-Roc; the Swede features
continue with the kind of thinking
Assuming the role of an entry
Complete with a single-piece
A closer look at this Volvo’s
marginally broader hips and a
and execution of products that
point to Volvo’s portfolio, the all-
front fender with no provision
longer wheelbase, the latter is
historically stood out for their
electric EX30 is the first model to
(nor need) for air intakes, a
frequently associated with
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modern EV packaging.
Available in three specification
grades, while the Core model is
02
recycled or environmentally
Strictly minimalistic yet at the
priced to entice first-time EV
same time intricate in terms of
buyers (R775 900), this top-spec
design and functionality, there are
Ultra derivative gains 20-inch
welcome storage options aplenty
alloy wheels (18-inch on the Core),
throughout the cabin. Yet, the
a panoramic sunroof and piano
biggest talking point is the
black plastic exterior trim, in-
absence of physical buttons and
cluding door sills and rear spoiler.
switches. Under the mandate of
Well on its way to achieving a
EX30 represents a significant
milestone in Volvo’s history
friendly materials.
centralisation (though, if we’re
more sustainable carbon footprint
being honest, also cost savings),
in terms of manufacturing and its
the only functions that are not
broad product range, the interior
contained within this vehicle’s
of the EX30 features an intriguing
12.3-inch central infotainment
blend of surfaces, finishes and
display are those of the electric
textures, all produced from either
windows. Although, even these
03
06
01 Panoramic sunroof lends airiness to
the cabin. 02 Aerodynamic alloy wheel
trimmings. 03 Most controls are concentrated
in the Google-powered infotainment system.
04 Bold rear profile and 177 mm of ground
clearance. 05 Centre console features sliding
storage solutions. 06 Shift-by-wire gear lever
on the steering column.
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MATCH-UP
are housed atop the central
is decidedly tight. We measured a
armrest storage bin.
relatively conservative 192 litres
Even the instrument cluster has
worth of luggage space. On a
migrated to this central display
positive note, the tailgate
and in its place, ahead of the
(electrically operated on Plus and
steering wheel, sits an EU
Ultra derivatives) opens tall, the
regulations-mandated driver
monitoring system that ensures
your eyes remain focused on
the road ahead via constant
reminders. Alhtough well
meaning, it can add a level of
frustration to the driving
experience. In an ideal world, you
might be tempted to use an
Volvo EX30 Ultra Twin
Motor Performance
BMW iX1 xDrive30
xLine
GWM Ora 03 400 GT
Ultra Luxury
A ground-up, all-electric
An excellent product that
Another EV-only package
product with plenty of
ultimately competes with with loads of character and
inherent character,
the Volvo XC40, though
impressive levels of
impressive perceived build needs to be mentioned here perceived build quality. Not
quality and staggering
in terms of its similarly
quite as sprightly round
performance. The flagship niche appeal, sophisticated town as the EX30, though
model of a compelling
packaging and excellent
this should also translate
range.
underpinnings.
to a more usable range.
intuitive voice-activated system to
luggage floor is adjustable
between two levels, and the 60:40split rear passenger backrest frees
up some handy utility space.
The EX30 range is offered with
the choice of three all-electric
drivetrain options. The entry-level
model features a 49 kWh (usable)
lithium-ion battery pack and a
single electric motor powering
price: R995 900
price: R1 205 000
price: R835 950
electric motor type: permanent
magnet synchronous, front & rear
electric motor type: permanent
magnet synchronous, front & rear
electric motor type: permanent
magnet synchronous, front & rear
but, in reality, many testers found
power: 315 kW/5 375–9 536 r/min
power: 230 kW/8 000–15 300 r/min
power: 126 kW
Twin Motor Performance deri-
themselves stuck between trying
torque: 543 N.m/
112–5 475 r/min
torque: 494 N.m/
0–4 000 r/min
torque: 250 N.m
vative (tested here) incorporate a
gears/drive: 1/4
gears/drive: 1/4
gears/drive: 1/F
engage with the various functions
hidden within infotainment menu
to adjust things like the climate
control or the drive mode settings
and being ‘told off’ for not paying
0–100 km/h: 3.69 sec
0–100 km/h: 5.62 sec
0–100 km/h: 8.50 sec
attention to the road. This
top speed: 180 km/h
top speed: 180 km/h
top speed: 160 km/h
range – WLTP combined: 460 km
range – WLTP combined: 440 km
range – WLTP combined: 400 km
luggage capac: 192/616 L
luggage capac: 344/1 200 L
luggage capac: 152/864 L
serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km
serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km
serv/maint plan: S7/105 000 km
monitoring system can be
disabled (via the screen) but will
reengage each time you place the
transmission into Drive.
USED OPTION [<2 years]
the EX30’s front seat accommoBMW iX3 Not as charming as the EX30 or its iX1 sibling, the all-electric modern X3
nevertheless introduced significantly more space, versatility and open-road usability.
dation offers impressive comfort
and space, rear passenger legroom
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single-motor Plus version and
69 kWh nickel manganese cobalt
battery pack.
While we eagerly await a Core
test unit, the most obvious
sacrifice made in terms of keeping
its asking price ‘attainable’ is the
In terms of packaging, while
03
the rear wheels; and a similarly
01 Boot accommodates 192 litres, with 616
litres of utility space. 02 Rear legroom is a
modest 510 mm. 03 Stacked brake lamp
array among the futuristic touches. 04 Those
compact dimensions make the EX30 a cinch
to pilot about town.
operating range. The reward for
being able to manage the charge
is 200 kW of instant performance,
with a 0–100 km/h that would still
Gross frontal area: 2.56 m2
Weight: 1 901 kg
Headroom:
820/900 mm
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100
Drag coefficient: 0.28
Seating: 5
Headroom/Kneeroom:
855/510 mm
192/616 L
embarrass most hot hatches.
Locked via the display
screen into its all-wheel-drive
2 002 mm
VOLVO EX30 ULTRA TWIN
MOTOR PERFORMANCE
1 549 mm
51%
49%
Performance driving mode, our
1 901 kg Twin Motor Ultra test unit
2 650 mm
Built in China
4 233 mm
managed to blast from a standstill
to 100 km/h in just 3.69 seconds.
795 mm
177 mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Width (excl. mirrors): 1 837 mm Track front/rear: 1 590/1 590 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 750 kg
This thrilling, if ultimately
somewhat unnecessary, performance for a vehicle designed for
POWER & TORQUE
ELECTRIC MOTOR
ENGINE SPEED
Electric motor type: permanent magnet
synchronous, front & rear
an urban environment is complemented by surefooted AWD
dynamics and impressive
manoeuvrability considering its
177 mm of ground clearance.
ELECTRIC MOTOR OUTPUT
Max power ISO: 315 kW
Power peak/Red line: 5 375-9 536 r/min
Max torque: 543 N.m
Torque peak: 112-5 475 r/min
TEST SUMMARY
Recently crowned the World
Urban Car of 2024 at the World
Car of the Year awards, the Volvo
BATTERY CHARGING TIME
Standard wall socket to 100%: 21 hrs
Home wallbox charger to 100%: 8 hrs
Quick charge to 80%: 26 mins
PARTS PRICES*
(Incl. VAT)
Left rear tyre: R5 664.00 Windscreen: R11 845.00
EX30 package fondly reminds us
of both the original BMW i3 and
the VW Up! Each of these sincediscontinued, similarly award-
TRACTION BATTERY
Type: Nickel-cobalt-manganese
Capacity: 69 kWh
Onboard Charger: 22 kW
Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 19 °C/1 015 hPa Test car’s odometer: 3 000 km
winning products featured
TRANSMISSION
that made optimal use of their
Type: single speed
otherwise compact frames while
Reduction/reverse gear: 8.57
being respectively quite brilliant
Drive wheels: all
at what they were designed and
Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability
control), hill start
As all-electric mobility goes,
Best/worst stop: 2.76/3.45
Manufacturer’s figure: 180 km/h
Average of 10 stops/rating: 3.0/excellent
SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
Average stopping distance: 44.46 m
10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
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engineered for: being engaging,
and entertaining round town.
BRAKING TEST
TOP SPEED
ingenious packaging solutions
80
78
100
98
120
117
TEST RESULTS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Odometer error: 1.15% under
Est. range (CAR index): 319 km
BRAKES
ACCELERATION (sec)
Front: 350 mm ventilated discs
products like the EX30, GWM Ora,
Rear: 333 mm ventilated discs
forthcoming Mini EV models and
Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA
0–60
1.96
0–80
2.73
0–100 0–120 0–140
3.69
4.95
6.56
Manufacturer’s figure
18.00
kWh/100 km
several other products waiting in
the wings arguably have the most
to offer. They may not be as
affordable in our market as they
could be but these are the types of
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyre make: Goodyear EffiecientGrip
Tyre size: 245/40 R20
Spare – type and location: space-saver,
under boot board
packages that best suit a pop-tothe-shops, gym or shared workspace lifestyle, if habitually
charged overnight.
While we are keen to
experience the rest of the range,
it’s the mid-tier Plus Single Motor
model (starting at R865 900) with
compelling standard specification,
plentiful performance, and the
STEERING
Type: rack and pinion, electric power assist
that we are instinctively drawn
to, but this model represents an
enticing start.
40–60
60–80
80–100
100–120
120–140
Drive
0.67
0.83
1.07
1.31
1.67
CAR index
21.60
kWh/100 km
Test route
20.80
kWh/100 km
Lock to lock: 2.6 turns
Turning circle diameter: 11 m
Power/mass: 166 W/kg Engine speed (at true
120 km/h in top gear): 7 982 r/min
PERFORMANCE
FACTORS
SUSPENSION
Front: independent, MacPherson struts,
coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: independent, multilink, coil springs,
anti-roll bar
Airbags: front/side/curtain/knee Air-con: dual-zone climate Audio system:
FEATURES
CHECKLIST
radio/aux-in/USB/Bluetooth/voice control/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Cruise
control: standard, adaptive Sat-nav: standard Park assist: standard, incl.
camera Windows: all electric Trip computer: standard Driver seat adjust: electric, incl. height
larger of the two available battery
options for an improved range
OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec)
WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS
5-year/100 000 km warranty
8-year/160 000 km battery warranty
5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan
service every 2 years or 34 000 km
Folding rear seat: 60:40 split Upholstery: part-leather Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering
adjust: rake + reach Steering audio controls: standard Tyre sensors: standard Wipers auto-on:
standard Headlamps auto-on: standard, incl. camera Head-up display: no
*Prices as recommended by manufacturer
**All tests conducted at sea level
Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450d Coupé 4Matic
A fresh face with the sleeker coupé roofline lifts
the GLE’s appeal, especially in 450d guise
03
Price: R2 365 509 0–100 km/h: 5.52 seconds Top speed: 240 km/h Power: 270 kW Torque: 750 N.m CAR Fuel index: 9.00 L/100km CO2: 210 g/km
R
A pricey style statement, but
this could be the GLE to have
It’s gorgeous and powerful.
What’s not to like?
Kyle Kock
Siyavuya Mbaduli
ecently, the Mercedes-Benz
arrived for testing shortly after
GLE has received something
the model range received its mid-
among you will note that some of
of a mixed reception at CAR.
cycle facelift and we were suitably
the trim is now available in a
its execution, the coupé roofline
While both the GLE 300d and 400d
impressed with the execution.
different colour, depending on the
does impact on the GLE’s interior
– tested in the February and
Elements such as new LED
pack selected when purchasing,
packaging. The rear passengers
October 2020 issues – were
headlamps, three-pointed star-
along with a sportier three-spoke
make do with 78 mm less
appealing in their own respects,
design grille and revised nose
steering wheel in the same styles
headroom and 173 mm less
they met with criticism for such
bring the GLE and GLE Coupé
as smaller AMG Performance
kneeroom than in the standard
elements as cabin fit and finish,
visually closer to its stablemates.
models. The infotainment system
GLE, but there is some consolation
and the ride quality of both
The AMG Line exterior body kit is
has also seen upgrades to its
in the form of 40 litres of
models was surprisingly harsh
now standard, and comprises an
operating system, improving
additional boot space.
and crashy, which didn’t help with
AMG front apron, side sills, body-
responsiveness, and now
the rattles and squeaks inside.
coloured whee-arch cladding and
incorporates features such as
litre straight-six many expected to
a faux diffuser in the rear bumper.
wireless connectivity for Apple
be at the heart of the GLE 300d we
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Inside, the more eagled-eyed
CarPlay and Android Auto.
Although undeniably striking in
Power is provided by the 3.0-
TEST
originally tested in February
from idle all the way to its
2020, but the model designations
4 600 r/min redline.
no longer indicate engine size.
As expected, performance is
This unit, at 2 989 cm3, is slightly
suitably brisk. The 0–100 km/h
larger than the 2 925 cm3 unit of
sprint is despatched in just 5.52
the 400d still found elsewhere in
seconds and the gap between
the Mercedes-Benz portfolio and
80 and 120 km/h is closed in as
utilises a 48V mild-hybrid system,
little as 3.54 seconds.
which aids with smoother and
Along with impressive power
more efficient operation of the
and torque outputs, the 450d’s
start/stop system, harvesting
average fuel economy during its
brake energy to help with
road test tenure hovered around
powering ancillaries, and even
the 8.6 L/100 km mark. Even with
providing 15 kW of boost when
an 800 kg caravan hitched to the
conditions allow.
foldaway gooseneck towbar for a
Although there are a few
average rose to just 10.6 L/100 km.
bumps power up to 285 kW, the
With a full 85-litre fuel tank, that
peak power is officially listed as
potentially equates to just shy
270 kW at 4 000 r/min with
of 1 000 km on a single long-
750 N.m of torque available
distance trip.
450d Coupe’s onboard computer
to 4 600 r/min with its full torque
tailors certain drivetrain
spread starting quite low down
parameters to best suit a choice of
the rev range is impressive, as is
three tow-mounted load types
the smoothness of the powerplant
(bike racks mounted onto the
BMW X6 xDrive30d
M Sport
This has got to be one of
The Sport is undeniably
the most impressive diesels easy on the eye and, with
we have tested in recent
dynamic prowess to match
months. Great updated
its brand cachet, the Range
styling, but the star of the
Rover runs the rivalling
show is that straight-six
Benz close in many
turbodiesel.
respects.
Its styling may divide
opinion, but the BMW’s
overall polish is
undeniable. However, be
prepared to spend
time with the optionalextras list.
price: R2 365 509
price: R2 283 700
price: R1 828 637
cyl/capac: 6/2 989 cm3
cyl/capac: 6/2 997 cm3
cyl/capac: 6/2 993 cm3
power: 270 kW/4 000 r/min
power: 258 kW/4 000 r/min
power: 219 kW/4 000 r/min
torque: 750 N.m/1 350 r/min
torque: 700 N.m/1 500 r/min
torque: 670 N.m/1 500 r/min
gears/drive: 9/4
gears/drive: 8/4
gears/drive: 8/4
0–100 km/h: 5.52 sec
0–100 km/h: 5.90 sec
0–100 km/h: 6.10 sec
top speed: 240 km/h
top speed: 234 km/h
top speed: 233 km/h
fuel index: 9.00 L/100 km/h
fuel index: 8.90 L/100 km/h
fuel index: 9.40 L/100 km/h
luggage capac: 424/1 088 L
luggage capac: 376/1 296 L
luggage capac: 424/1 040 L
serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km
serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km
serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km
Speaking of towing, the GLE
That you can spin the engine up
Range Rover Sport D350
Dynamic SE
Mercedes-Benz GLE
450d Coupé 4Matic
family getaway weekend, that
seconds of electric assistance that
between 1 350 and 2 800 r/min.
MATCH-UP
USED OPTION [<2 years]
Lexus ES 300h Often seen as a traditional left-field alternative to the German offerings,
the flagship Lexus offers impressive interior space and comfort. Its hybrid powertrain
impresses in terms of fuel efficiency.
01
02
07
03
06
01 Sloping roofline transforms the GLE
Coupé's rear end. 02 Inline-six turbodiesel
especially refined in this model. 03 Ride
height and comfort settings can be adjusted
via the chromed dial. 04 The boot is deeper
than expected. 05 Despite the sloping roofline,
rear passengers are well accommodated for.
06 Chunkier sidewalls iand air suspension
improve the ride considerably. 07 New
steering wheel borrowed from sportier
models in the Mercedes-AMG line-up.
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hitch, luggage trailers and
caravans), and allows the driver
to set a towing-speed limit of up
75
100
Gross frontal area: 3.14 m2
Weight: 2 390 kg
Headroom:
825/890 mm
Headroom/Kneeroom:
805/620 mm
424/1 088L
to 130 km/h.
Another area worth acknowledging is the impressive standard
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
450D COUPÉ 4MATIC
1 730 mm
of this model’s ride and handling
characteristics, both of which have
52%
205 mm
21°
Built in USA
4 941 mm
Width (excl. mirrors): 2 018 mm Track front/rear: 1 680/1 726 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 750 kg
ENGINE
Cylinders: six, inline, longitudinal
sealed and unsealed road surfaces.
Fuel supply: electronic common-rail direct
Allied with a mildly updated
injection, turbocharged, intercooled, diesel
spring rate and suspension geo-
Bore/stroke: 82.9/92.3 mm
metry, this setup appears to have
Cubic capacity: 2 989 cm3
all but eliminated the crashiness
22°
2 935 mm
SPECIFICATIONS
air-suspension system, which
helps absorb imperfections on
860 mm
48%
been bolstered by the fitment of
the adaptively damped Airmatic
Seating: 5
Drag coefficient: 0.33
POWER & TORQUE
ENGINE SPEED
Compression ratio: 15.5 to 1
Valvegear: DOHC, four valves per cylinder
we had previously experienced.
On smooth surfaces, the GLE 450d
ENGINE OUTPUT
Coupé is simply sublime, possibly
Max power ISO: 270 kW
approaching segment benchmark
Power peak/Red line:
status. Even though it tips the
scales at nearly 2.4 tonnes, its
handling is surprisingly alert and
nimble, turning in quickly and
4 000/4 600 r/min
Max torque: 750 N.m
Torque peak: 1 350-2 800 r/min
(Incl. VAT)
Type: nine-speed automatic
body roll when really pressing
1st gear/2nd gear: 5.35/3.24 to 1
along twisty routes.
3rd gear/4th gear: 2.25/1.63 to 1
regarding the steel springs that
were fitted to previous test units,
the standard fitment of air
suspension is probably for the
best, as is the sensible fitment of
20-inch alloys on our test unit
instead of the optional 21-inch
Left rear tyre: R6 750 Windscreen: R18 763
TRANSMISSION
crisply with just minor hints of
In light of our misgivings
PARTS PRICES*
TEST RESULTS
Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 23 °C/1 015 hPa Test car’s odometer: 6 682 km
5th gear/6th gear: 1.21/1.00 to 1
7th gear/8th gear: 0.86/0.71 to 1
TOP SPEED
BRAKING TEST
Top gear: 0.60 to 1
Manufacturer’s figure: 240 km/h
Best/worst stop: 2.73/2.91
Average of 10 stops/rating: 2.81/excellent
Reverse gear: 4.78 to 1
Final drive: 3.26 to 1
SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
Drive wheels: all
Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability
control), hill start
60
58
80
77
100
97
Average stopping distance: 37.5 m
10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
120
117
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel tank: 85 litres
Odometer error: 0.36% under
Est. tank range (fuel index): 944 km
BRAKES
wheels that are wrapped in low-
Front: 375 mm ventilated discs
profile rubber. On our test unit
Rear: 345 mm ventilated discs
the 275/50 R20 Continentals, at
Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA
Taxable CO2 rating: 210 g/km
ACCELERATION (sec)
0–60
2.66
0–80
3.88
0–100 0–120 0–140
5.52
7.42
9.90
Manufacturer’s figure
7.50
L/100 km
the recommended tyre pressures,
made the world of difference.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyre make: Continental
TEST SUMMARY
This is perhaps one of the most
accomplished versions of the GLE
ContiSport Contact 5
Tyre size: 275/50 R20
Spare – type and location: space-saver,
under boot board
that’s come through the CAR test
fleet in some time. Although the
STEERING
price suggests it offers less value
Type: rack and pinion, electric power assist
than some rivals, the packaging,
overall refinement and effortless
nature of the drivetrain make a
compelling argument. It’s also one
of the most expensive dieselengined vehicles on our market,
yet it doesn’t sound like one, with
genuine head-turner just happens
to be a bonus.
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40–60
60–80
80–100
100–120
120–140
AT
0.92
1.22
1.64
1.90
2.48
CAR fuel index
9.00
L/100 km
Fuel route
8.60
L/100 km
Lock to lock: 2.6 turns
Power/mass: 113 W/kg Power/litre: 90 kW/litre
Turning circle diameter: 11.9 m
Torque/litre: 251 N.m/litre Engine speed (at true
120 km/h in top gear): 1 638 r/min
PERFORMANCE
FACTORS
SUSPENSION
Front: independent, double wishbones, air
springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: independent, double wishbones, air
springs, anti-roll bar
Airbags: front/side/curtain/knee Air-con: dual-zone climate Audio system:
FEATURES
CHECKLIST
radio/aux-in/USB/Bluetooth/voice control/Android Auto + Apple CarPlay
Cruise control: standard, adaptive Sat-nav: standard Park assist: standard,
incl. camera Windows: all electric Trip computer: standard Driver seat adjust: electric, incl.
height Folding rear seat: 60:40 split Upholstery: leather Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering
impressive efficiency and a truckload of torque. The fact it’s a
OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec)
adjust: electric rake + reach Steering audio controls: standard Tyre sensors: standard Wipers
WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS
auto-on: standard Headlamps auto-on: standard Head-up display: optional
2-year/unlimited km warranty
5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan
Services according to onboard computer
*Prices as recommended by manufacturer
**All tests conducted at sea level
Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6
Platinum 4WD
The battle for double-cab supremacy continues, with Ford’s luxurious
new Ranger Platinum appealing to the lifestyle-oriented buyer
04
Price: R1 120 100 0–100 km/h: 9.35 secs Power/Torque: 184 kW/600 N.m Top speed: 180 km/h CAR fuel index: 10.10 L/100 km CO2: 222 g/km
I
Platinum sits near the top of the Ranger
line-up, as the Raptor’s underboss …
but more family friendly
The V6 feels lively and strong. One
of the most opulent bakkies currently
on the market
Kyle Kock
Siyavuya Mbaduli
n our market, bakkies account
to the double-cab Ranger port-
garnish. The Matrix adaptive
SUV, Ford sensibly chose to offer
for roughly one-fifth of the
folio; the more off-road focused
LED lighting system, which is
the bakkie with 20-inch rims
overall passenger vehicle sales;
Tremor and the Platinum variant
otherwise available only on the
wrapped in tyres with a chunkier
and out of that total, more than
you see here. It’s aimed at those
Raptor, befits the Platinum’s
50 sidewall, instead of the
50% can be attributed to double
who are affluent enough to be
status as a halo model, and
Everest’s 45s. The rest of the
cabs – testament that South
able to afford a powerful bakkie
features both a cornering function
Platinum’s profile has similar
Africans buy these vehicles more
that costs north of R1 million,
and dynamic high beams that
brightwork treatment, though the
than SUVs, hatchbacks or sedans.
and favour comfort over the
won’t dazzle oncoming motorists.
chrome border has been brought
The Blue Oval’s been hard at
work bridging the gap between
Raptor’s hard-edged performance.
Platinum lettering is proudly
Even the most eagle-eyed
forward to the C-pillar instead of
readers might be fooled into
the Everest’s D-pillar placement.
the models in the Ranger line-up
displayed across the width of the
thinking the Ranger Platinum
in terms of abilities, appeal and,
bonnet lip, and the grille is unique
has the same alloy wheels as the
same box step that’s standard on
most importantly, affordability.
to Platinum-badged models, with
Everest Platinum, but instead of
most Ranger models, and the load
Two models were recently added
a generous dose of chrome
the 21-inchers featured on the
bed is topped off with functional
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Behind the rear axle is the
TEST
MATCH-UP
rails that can shoulder lighter
infotainment display, both of
loads. It also features a scuff-proof
which an array of important
drop-in lining and a 240 V/400 W
information. The latter is also
power socket to run pumps and
used to activate the electronically
the like. The powered roller
locking rear differential and as a
shutter fitted to our test unit is
means of inputting towing data.
an optional extra.
The privacy glass tinting does
a fair job of hiding the Platinum’s
cabin from unwanted attention,
though the second cubby and
generous centre control storage
compartment can also be used to
stow items away from prying eyes.
The upholstery is quilted and
stitched leather, and Platinum
Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6
Platinum 4WD
Volkswagen Amarok
3.0TDI V6 Aventura
4Motion
Toyota Hilux 2,8GD-6
48V 4x4 Legend RS
An extra peg for Ford to
The most direct rival to the Toyota’s new mild-hybrid
stand on while it vies for
Ford is the Amarok with
variant of the Hilux is
segment domination.
which it shares much of its untested, but we expect the
The big alloys and excess
DNA. The standard
combination of added
chrome will appeal to those maintenance plan goes a
efficiency and rugged
who don’t really plan on
long way to add the
mechanicals should prove
leaving urban areas,
Volkswagen’s appeal and it a hit. Hybrid system likely
and it also excels as a
scores plenty of points for closes the gap on its rivals
towing vehicle.
style, too.
in terms of refinement.
badges can be found on the facia,
price: R1 120 100
price: R1 185 100
price: R1 023 400
cyl/capac: V6/2 996 cm3
cyl/capac: V6/2 993 cm3
cyl/capac: 4/2 755 cm3
power: 184 kW/3 250 r/min
power: 184 kW/3 250 r/min
power: 162 kW/3 000 r/min
torque: 600 N.m/1 750 r/min
torque: 600 N.m/1 750 r/min
torque: 565 N.m/1 600 r/min
the chill off in winter. There is
gears/drive: 10x2/4
gears/drive: 10x2/4
gears/drive: 6x2/4
a 12.4-inch digital instrument
0–100 km/h: 9.35 sec
0–100 km/h: 9.54 sec
0–100 km/h: n/a
top speed: 180 km/h
top speed: 180 km/h
top speed: 175 km/h
fuel index: 10.10 L/100 km/h
fuel index: 10.32 L/100 km/h
fuel index: n/a
payload: 966 kg
payload: 942 kg
payload: 780 kg
serv/maint plan: Optional
serv/maint plan: M5/100 000 km
serv/maint plan: S9/90 000 km
front seatbacks and floor mats.
The front seats can be heated or
cooled with three settings, and
the heated steering wheel takes
The newest feature to be found
on the Ranger is the Pro Trailer
Back-up Assist, which is activated
by pressing the button on top of
the drive selector. Essentially, the
round selector becomes the tiller
for the driver as the ECU manages
the actual steering while reversing
a trailer. It’s a helpful tool as it
takes the guesswork out of
twirling the steering wheel in one
direction while the trailer swings
the other way. All the driver has to
cluster and 12-inch central
do is turn the correct way via the
drive selector and apply the
throttle or brake.
On the road, the 3.0-litre
turbodiesel V6 was not quite as
USED OPTION [<2 years]
Mercedes-Benz X-Class X350d 4Matic Power These were taken off the market more than
two years ago, but for little over half the price of these newer bakkies, you could also have the
forgotten X-Class, at the heart of which lies a powerful, Mercedes-sourced turbodiesel V6.
01
06
04
01 Powered roller shutter is an optional extra.
02 With 184 kW and 600 N.m, the 3.0-litre V6
turbodiesel is a strong performer. 03 20-inch
rims and deep sidewalls contribute to a wellresolved ride. 04 Subtle chrome beading on
the window lines and roof rails. 05 The vast
Sync4 infotainment screen is the focal point of
a well-appointed and upmarket cabin. 06 Pro
Trailer Backup Assist button on top of the
drive selector. 07 Quilted leather upholstery is
part of the Platinum’s interior treatment.
02
03
05
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refined as we had expected but
performs admirably, with a 0–100
km/h sprint of just 9.35 seconds.
That’s quicker than the only other
Gross frontal area: 3.29 m2
77
100
Weight: 2 338 kg
Headroom:
820/890 mm
Seating: 5
Drag coefficient: N/A
Headroom/Kneeroom:
800/580 mm
Payload:
966 kg
V6 turbodiesel double-cab bakkie
on our market, the Volkswagen
Amarok. The real boon of this
FORD RANGER 3.0TD
V6 PLATINUM 4WD
1 912 mm
54%
powertrain is how well the 10
ratios use the spread of peak
31°
Built in South Africa
while towing.
As we mentioned in our long-
SPECIFICATIONS
2 320 mm
Width (excl. mirrors): 1 910 mm Track front/rear: 1 650/1 650 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 750 kg
ENGINE
POWER & TORQUE
Cylinders: V6, longitudinal
term-test wrap-up of the Everest,
Fuel supply: electronic common-rail direct
the loosening of the drivetrain
injection, turbocharged, intercooled, diesel
over a few months contributed
26°
5 350 mm
torque from 1 745–2 500 r/min to
maintain momentum, especially
983 mm
46%
263 mm
ENGINE SPEED
Bore/stroke: 84/90 mm
Cubic capacity: 2 993 cm3
to an average consumption figure
Compression ratio: 16 to 1
of 10.78 L/100 km. Our short stint
Valvegear: DOHC, four valves per cylinder
with the Ranger saw it return
11.27 L/100 km in our real-world
fuel route test.
Ride and handling are also
befitting a range-topping model,
with road manners comparable
ENGINE OUTPUT
Max power ISO: 184 kW
Power peak/Red line:
3 250/4 500 r/min
Max torque: 600 N.m
Torque peak: 1 750-2 250 r/min
PARTS PRICES*
(Incl. VAT)
Left rear tyre: R6 549.00 Windscreen: R4 854.00
to an SUV. With disc brakes front
and rear, the Ranger Platinum
TRANSMISSION
recorded an average stopping
Type: ten-speed automatic
time from 100 km/h of just 3.10
seconds. Good for a car but
excellent for a bakkie.
1st gear/2nd gear: 4.69/2.98 to 1
TEST RESULTS
Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 19 °C/1 015 hPa Test car’s odometer: 1 871 km
3rd gear/4th gear: 2.14/1.76 to 1
5th gear/6th gear: 1.52/1.27 to 1
TOP SPEED
BRAKING TEST
7th gear/8th gear: 1.00/0.85 to 1
Manufacturer’s figure: 180 km/h
Best/worst stop: 3.03/3.24
Average of 10 stops/rating: 3.10/good
9th gear/Top gear: 0.69/0.64 to 1
TEST SUMMARY
The Ranger Platinum sits atop
a group of bakkies that are
stylishly adorned with large
Reverse gear: 4.88 to 1
SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed)
Final drive: 3.55 to 1
Drive wheels: all
Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability
60
57
control), hill start
80
76
100
96
120
115
They come with all the bells and
whistles in terms of tech and
safety, but at this price point,
BRAKES
Front: 310 mm ventilated discs
Rear: 307 mm drums
Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wrangler Territory HT
is not standard fitment on a
Tyre size: 255/55 R20
However, that is our only real
Spare – type and location: full-size
steel, under body
Taxable CO2 rating: 222 g/km
ACCELERATION (sec)
0–60
4.38
0–80
6.47
0–100 0–120 0–140
9.35
12.93 17.59
OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec)
Tyre make: Goodyear
option available on this model,
bakkie that is geared for families.
Fuel tank: 80 litres
Est. tank range (fuel index): 966 km
it’s a little disappointing that the
power roller shutter, the only
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Odometer error: 1.01% under
alloys, eye-catching trim aplenty,
and automatic transmissions.
Average stopping distance: 42.62 m
10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
40–60
60–80
80–100
100–120
120–140
AT
1.64
2.09
2.88
3.58
4.66
Manufacturer’s figure
8.5
L/100 km
CAR fuel index
10.10
L/100 km
Fuel route
11.27
L/100 km
gripe about the Platinum.
It’s not meant to be an athlete,
so the outright performance from
its 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel won’t
STEERING
Type: rack and pinion, electric power assist
Power/mass: 79 W/kg Power/litre: 61 kW/litre
Lock to lock: 3.4 turns
Torque/litre: 200 N.m/litre Engine speed (at true
Turning circle diameter: 12.9 m
120 km/h in top gear): 2 509 r/min
PERFORMANCE
FACTORS
set timing sheets ablaze like the
V6 turbopetrol of its Raptor
sibling, but that would be missing
the point entirely. The Ranger
Platinum is most comfortable
when it wafts politely, and with
a little bit of a leisure-based load
on its tow hitch.
SUSPENSION
Front: independent, double wishbone, coil
springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: live axle, leaf springs
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aux-in/USB/Bluetooth/voice control/Android Auto + Apple CarPlay Cruise
control: standard, adaptive Sat-nav: standard Park assist: standard, incl.
camera Windows: all electric Trip computer: standard Driver seat adjust: electric, incl. height
Folding rear seat: no Upholstery: leather Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering adjust: rake +
WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS
4-year/120 000 km warranty
/optional service plan
Service every 15 000 km
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Airbags: front/side/curtain Air-con: dual-zone climate Audio system: radio/
FEATURES
CHECKLIST
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
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TEST
LONG-TERM
NEW
ARRIVAL
AUDI A3 SEDAN 35 TFSI
BLACK EDITION
Of course, the modern-day
01
/03
A dash of darkness enters the CAR long-term
test fleet, but it’s nothing to be scared of...
Drivers: Ian McLaren
860 km
+
7.2 L/100 km
Feels accomplished and sophisticated
Specification anomalies
As introduced on page 52’s drive
Offered on the entry-level A3
Specification anomalies aside,
ability to ‘build your own’ vehicle
the A3 35 TFSI’s powertrain is a
via an online configurator also
proven performer, offering ample
means that what is deemed
punch off the line and when
most popular by others may not
overtaking, along with an
ultimately meet your require-
impressive degree of overall
ments. A fan of the low-slung
efficiency. To date, I’ve left the
driving position offered and,
Drive Select in its Auto setting
indeed, the profile of a modern
and recorded an average fuel
sedan, the most glaring omissions
consumption of 7.2 L/100 km
from ‘my’ A3’s specification is the
on the first tank of unleaded.
reverse camera (R6 500), elec-
The inclusion of single-piece
trically folding side mirrors and
sports seats, as well as a
keyless entry. The latter is
beautifully crafted sports steering
of the Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI Black
Sedan 35 TFSI, the Black Edition
highlighted each time I need to
wheel – with transmission
Edition, Audi South Africa’s
adds nice-to-have cosmetic
fish the key fob from my pocket
paddles for pre-emptive
newest marketing campaign aims
touches such as an S line exterior
to unlock the car, before
downshifts – is welcome.
to combine the most popular
kit, LED headlamps, and the
pocketing it again to engage the
specification added by customers
black styling package, which
car’s ignition button. Perhaps
A3 Black Edition (Sedan or
to respective models within its
includes badges and side mirrors,
I’ve become spoilt, but
Sportback) finished in a colour
current portfolio of ICE products
a sunroof and 18-inch alloy
I also find myself looking for the
lighter than my car’s Navarra
within one easy-to-navigate
wheels. The interior upgrades
remote switch to pop the trunk
Blue exterior paint finish. In
package. While an Urban Edition
are an S line package, ambient
each time I disembark from the
my opinion, some of those
will be added to the likes of the
lighting, leather upholstery, a
vehicle, as this car’s boot lid is
appealing black styling ele-
Q2, the Black Edition looks likely
sports steering wheel and
released manually, or via the key
ments can become lost against
to dominate the broader range.
dual-zone climate control.
fob ... which is back in my pocket.
a dark background.
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I will be interested to see an
NEW
ARRIVAL
HONDA ELEVATE 1.5
ELEGANCE CVT
01
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On the back of an impressive showing in a recent
road test, Honda’s stylish Elevate returns to the
CAR fold to prove itself over a three-month period
Driver: Marius Boonzaier
the cabin featuring a blend of
system, which incorporates
hard, yet durable, plastics and
wireless smartphone connectivity,
some much-appreciated
is well sited, being within easy
soft-touch materials on important
reach of the driver and front
contact points. Although there
passenger, but even when the
are some silver trim bits to lift the
screen was adjusted to its
cabin’s otherwise dark ambiance,
brightest setting, the display’s
I can’t help but feel that some
graphics seemed a little dim.
contrast accents would have been
658 km
8.90 L/100 km
a welcome addition.
A highlight of the cabin, the
+
With Apple CarPlay set up and
music relaying through the
six-speaker sound system, I set
driver’s seat is especially
off to the hum of the Elevate’s
comfortable, offering sufficient
1.5-litre inline-four. With 89 kW
bolstering all around. This
and 145 N.m, it’s a lively little
manually operated item does feel
engine that’s currently returning
Our test unit cuts a dashing
somewhat perched, even in its
8.90 L/100 km; a figure that will
to rejoin the team at South
figure, with its vibrant Phoenix
default position, and could do
likely improve as the mechanical
Africa’s leading motoring
Orange pearlescent paintwork,
with a lower setting for its height
bits bed themselves in. So far, it’s
publication. To quote Eminem,
elevating (pun definitely
adjustment. However, it does
a promising start. While my next
“Guess who’s back? Back again.”
intended) its appearance. The
provide the driver with a
big road trip will be our upcoming
addition of chrome finishes and a
commanding view of the road
SUV shootout in the Tankwa
set to make a comeback to CAR.
set of eye-catching 17-inch alloy
ahead. In addition, thanks to the
Karoo, the Elevate’s comfy cabin
Following an impressive showing
wheels helps lend a touch of
steering wheel’s rake-and-reach
and civilised road manners will
in its April 2024 road test, the
sophistication to the exterior.
adjustability, finding a natural-
likely see a long-distance trip
feeling driving position is a breeze.
headed its way in time for the
Comfortable seats; generously equipped
Infotainment display too dim
A little more than two years after
I left CAR magazine, I was excited
However, I wasn’t the only one
Honda Elevate has returned for
an extended test period of
three months.
Inside, the Elevate’s perceived
interior build quality feels solid;
The 8.0-inch infotainment
next update.
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TEST
LONG-TERM
SUZUKI XL6 GLX
MANUAL
03
/06
From Bantry Bay to Boulder’s Beach, the
versatility and spaciousness of the XL6
made it the perfect Cape Town companion
Driver: Alex Shahini
1 544 km
+
7.26 L/100 km
Clever packaging; rear air conditioning; capable engine
Limited rear shoulder room for larger passengers
Being the only Johannesburg-
Despite its six-seat configuration,
based member of the CAR
the rugged-trimmed XL6
magazine team, a brisk one-
measures in at only 4 445 mm,
week foray to the Mother City
making it one of the smallest
six-foot passenger sat across both
air-conditioning system. Despite
meant I would call on the
three-row vehicles available in
seats at the back, his remarks
a full complement of passengers
long-term fleet for my weekend
the market right now. Crucially,
were that there was actually
and a mountain of beach gear
commute. Previously, the XL6
this makes it a breeze to navigate
sufficient space for short journeys,
in the boot, there were no issues
proved its chops as a means of
Cape Town’s narrow streets and
provided the second row bench
from the tried-and-trusted
ferrying younger members of my
fit into tight parking bays. These
was slid as close to its forward-
1.5-litre four-cylinder.
colleagues’ families, but things
compact dimensions do affect
most position as possible. Those
At altitude with a fully loaded
would be slightly different on this
interior packaging, particularly
sizeable rear doors are a boon
cabin, I do have my reservations
occasion. This time, the XL6 was
in the rearmost row. Since the
for rear passenger ingress and
as to whether the 77 kW and
tasked with transporting a group
seats are positioned between
egress, but the real winner in the
138 N.m would be sufficient for
of young adults round the bustling
the suspension columns, rear
last sweltering days of summer
effortless progress, but at sea level
suburbs of the Atlantic seaboard.
shoulder room is limited. When a
was the individually operated rear
it didn’t skip a beat.
are brought up to the Ford’s
encountered from similar systems
specification, the gap between
in other cars. Even in its greenest
them isn’t quite as pronounced as
setting, the Puma continues
initially thought.
to feel alert and the start/stop
FORD PUMA 1.0 ECOBOOST
ST-LINE VIGNALE
04
/06
After a respectable showing against the Taigo
in a close-fought comparative test, the Puma
now looks to improve its fuel consumption
system hasn’t proven irritatingly
a conscious effort to try and
lethargic when pulling into
bring the Puma’s average fuel
flowing traffic at junctions.
consumption down by frequently
Although the long-term average
opting for the ‘Eco’ setting in the
figure has not exactly plummeted,
onboard drivetrain management
I have managed to chalk up
system. While this preset tends
several journeys where the trip
Attention-grabbing styling; unobtrusive Eco setting
to soften throttle responses and
computer has returned a fuel
Could still be a little more frugal
keep the transmission trickling
consumption figure in the low
Driver: Gareth Dean
9 783 km
+
Since the last update, I’ve made
7.38 L/100 km
quickly through the gears, it does
6.0 L/100 km region, without
The Puma had its work cut out
styling and emotional appeal, too.
not have quite the numbing effect
too much in the way of careful
this month in a test face-off with
It’s here that the Puma continues
on the driving experience that I’ve
throttle modulation.
the stylish but comparatively
to score points; from shopping
understated Volkswagen Taigo,
centre carparks to seaside resorts,
and the result was a lot closer
I’ve encountered a number
than expected. As you may have
of folks taking in the Desert
gathered from the write-up on
Island Blue ST-Line Vignale with
page 62, we try our level best
approving nods. Their enthusiasm
to look at the cold, quantifiable
wanes a little when the subject of
facts when assessing cars. But
pricing comes up, but hopefully
given their aspirational billing
this month’s comparative test
on buyers’ radars, there has to
will go to show that when less
be some credence given to their
generously equipped rivals
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TECH
FEATURE
– a ve hic le e m is sio ns re du c tio n alt ern at ive ?
By: Graham Eagle
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The current narrative around vehicle electrification typically covers issues such as battery cost, raw
materials, weight, driving range and charging infrastructure. There is rarely any discussion about the
use of hydrogen as an alternative means of achieving vehicle-emissions targets.
Why this apparent lack of interest?
S
ome of the world’s leading vehicle
markets have already committed to,
and in some cases even legislated,
a timeline for the phase-out of internal
01
combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
Additionally, in many markets, the transition
to battery electric vehicles (BEV) over hybrid
electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles (PHEV) is being incentivised
to accelerate the shift towards zero-emission
vehicles (ZEV).
While these measures effectively
guarantee a future for BEVs, their adoption
has recently encountered the proverbial
bump in the road. Despite global sales
HICE VS FCEV DRIVETRAINS
as well as manage power fluctuations and
reaching 10 million units in 2023 for a share of
While both drivetrains rely on hydrogen for
provide additional energy when immediate
just over 11%, this growth was lower in terms
power, they do this in very different ways.
acceleration is required. As the fuel cell
of both forecast and unit sales growth than
The HICE is essentially a petrol or diesel ICE
produces no tailpipe emissions, only water
in 2022. This has been attributed to a lack
adapted to use hydrogen, which is stored
and heat, FCEVs are regarded as ZEVs.
of affordable BEVs in most markets except
onboard the vehicle in high-pressure tanks.
China, the removal of incentives in several
With direct fuel injection via different fuel
long been favoured for lighter vehicles.
key markets, and shortcomings in public
(gas) injectors, stronger internal components
Toyota’s Mirai series, Honda’s Clarity and
charging infrastructure. At the same time,
and a larger turbocharger, power outputs
forthcoming CR-V Fuel Cell, Hyundai’s Nexo,
PHEVs reversed a declining trend to increase
are often comparable to those of an ICE.
and Mercedes-Benz’s GLC F-CELL are among
their share of the global plug-in market
The combustion of hydrogen and oxygen
the leading examples, while BMW, Audi and
(BEV + PHEV) from 27.2% to nearly 30%,
produces only water vapour. However, like
General Motors have conducted research and
likely a confirmation of ongoing customer
other ICEs, they breathe air – approximately
development into FCEVs. These companies
concerns regarding public charging and
78% nitrogen – meaning they also produce
continue to explore the potential of FCEVs,
range. This has resulted in the postponement
nitrogen oxides (NOx) and are thus not
while some countries including Japan, South
or cancellations of some BEV projects and
considered ZEVs. Recent developments have
Korea and Germany are supporting these
delayed the conversion of some factories
reportedly reduced these NOx emissions
from ICE to BEV production.
to ‘near zero’. In addition, as with any
Against this background, the question
ICE, small amounts of the engine oil will
needs to be asked: what has happened to the
be included in the combustion process,
use of hydrogen as an alternative to BEVs?
meaning the exhaust gases may contain
After initially being touted as one of the
minute quantities of carbon dioxide (CO²),
viable alternatives to achieving zero vehicle
hydrocarbons and particulates.
emissions, and offering similar refuelling
Of the two technologies, FCEVs have
FCEVs are part of the EV family, relying
times and range to ICE vehicles, less than a
on electric motors for propulsion. Instead
handful of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles are
of the electrical energy being stored in a
currently on sale.
large traction battery, they rely on hydrogen,
Before exploring the reasons for this, it’s
which reacts with oxygen from the ambient
helpful to understand the different types
air within a fuel cell to create electricity.
of hydrogen-powered vehicles: hydrogen
Many FCEVs also incorporate a small battery
internal combustion engines (HICE) and fuel-
or supercapacitor alongside the fuel cell
cell electric vehicles (FCEV).
to store energy from regenerative braking,
02
01 Upcoming Honda CR-V FCEV provides a range of
435 km from 4.3 kg of hydrogen. 02 Co-developed
with GM, Honda’s Fuel Cell module is two-thirds
cheaper than the previous version.
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01 Toyota Mirai was the world’s first mass production
FCEV (second gen shown). 02 Fuel cell module
comprised of 300 individual cells. 03 Mirai’s rearmounted electric motor produces 136 kW and 300 N.m.
efforts by incentivising FCEV purchases,
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Volvo and others have
investment in hydrogen refuelling
similar projects.
infrastructure and providing research grants.
In SA, Toyota, BMW, Sasol, Anglo American
drivetrains in light vehicles, but their focus
Platinum and Air Products are all involved
appears to have shifted to FCEVs owing to
in initiatives to bring FCEVs and hydrogen
their ZEV benefits. On the contrary, in the
refuelling to the market.
heavy vehicle category, there is a growing
In Japan, a grouping of Commercial Japan
02
Both Toyota and BMW have explored HICE
interest in HICE drivetrains, where they are
Partnership Technologies Corporation
increasingly seen as a practical alternative
(CJPT), Toyota, Isuzu and others is developing
to significantly reducing, if not eliminating,
FCEV light-duty trucks for the mass market.
vehicle tailpipe emissions. Among the
Equipped with refrigeration and used by
obstacles to the widespread adoption of
supermarkets and convenience stores for
hydrogen as an alternative fuel is the current
distribution purposes, their fast-refuelling
lack of a refuelling infrastructure. In the case
capability and zero CO² emissions make
of heavy commercial vehicles primarily
them ideal for such operating conditions.
running on a few major transport routes,
Another partnership between Isuzu and
this becomes far less of a factor as with their
Honda has jointly developed their Giga Fuel
competitive range, relatively few refuelling
Cell heavy truck, while Toyota, Hyundai,
points outside of their origin and destination
would be required. Another advantage over
BEV heavy trucks is expected to be cost and
payload, primarily because of the expense
and weight of the batteries, which have
03
capacities ranging between 600 and 850 kWh
and weigh up to 4.5 tonnes.
That said, several of the leading truck
manufacturers, including Nikola, Tesla and
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, are far advanced in
their development of BEV heavy trucks, with
some initial customer deliveries already
underway. Mercedes has estimated the
cost is approximately 2.5 times that of a
conventional diesel truck but expects that in
Europe, operating cost parity and offset of the
CO² footprint owing to the manufacture of its
battery could be comfortably offset within its
normal operating life.
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BMW – Fuel cell system
Cooling system
High-voltage coolant pump
Media interface unit
Control unit
Hydrogen line
Fuel cell stack
Fuel cells
Voltage converter
Air filter
Compressor
05
generally offer greater driving ranges and
shorter refuelling times than BEVs. Yet, their
refuelling infrastructure is both expensive
and underdeveloped compared to the current
home and public charging infrastructure.
Humidifier with charge air cooler
BEVs are favoured in terms of incentives,
establishment of a charging infrastructure,
04
HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
of CO² for every tonne of hydrogen produced.
battery development and commitment
An alternative method is electrolysis, in
by vehicle manufacturers, giving them a
which electricity is passed through water,
significant advantage. BEVs do, however, still
splitting the molecules (H²O) into their
face numerous challenges; typically in terms
hydrogen and oxygen constituents. If the
of their batteries, which include raw material
electricity used is generated from renewable
sourcing, weight and cost. It is encouraging
sources, the overall process is effectively
that some vehicle manufacturers have
carbon-free, and the hydrogen produced is
taken a broader view of carbon reduction
categorised as green hydrogen. However, if
and continue to pursue other alternatives –
the electricity used is generated by burning
including hydrogen – even if some of these
fossil fuels, the hydrogen will be very carbon
provide only interim steps rather than the
intensive – the same issue as with BEVs.
end goal.
The biggest hurdle to the effectiveness
Meaningful carbon emissions reductions
of hydrogen as a means of reducing vehicle
can be achieved only if this is addressed
emissions is no different to that faced by
throughout the vehicle supply chain and not
BEVs: access to renewable electricity. Like
just at the point of use − the vehicle − which,
BEVs, FCEVs have zero emissions, while HICE
in the case of FCEVs and BEVs, is zero. The
vehicles are not far behind. At the current
supply chain also covers the energy source,
levels of commercially available battery
including the mining of materials, battery
technology, hydrogen-powered vehicles
manufacture, electricity generation and
supply infrastructure. For hydrogen-powered
vehicles, it includes the production of hydrogen and its storage and supply infrastructure.
More than 95% of commercial hydrogen
production is by steam-methane reforming
in which hydrogen atoms are separated
from carbon atoms in methane (CH4). High-
06
temperature steam under high pressure
reacts with methane in the presence of
a catalyst to produce hydrogen, carbon
monoxide and a relatively small amount of
CO². The hydrogen produced is known as grey
hydrogen, as the entire production process
04 Giga Fuel Cell heavy truck co-developed by
Honda and Isuzu. 05 BMW iX5 FCEV refuelling time is
3–4 minutes. 06 Two 700-bar fuel tanks hold 6 kg of
hydrogen for 500 km range.
releases approximately 11 tonnes
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Targeting his record
eighth title, Lewis
Hamilton will ditch
long-time Mercede
his
s team for a Ferrari
s
e
a
t from 2025 onward
Glory and romance
s.
aside, there’s muc
h
more behind his
motivation than th
e mere hope of a fa
iry-tale career finis
h…
By: Braam Peens
A
dorning a million boyhood bedroom
previous overtures, that gravitational pull
walls and a matching number of
became irresistible.
garages of older racing fans across
The maverick move sets out to redress the
the world, is a poster teasing a rear shot of
final missing entries on the resumés of two
Gilles Villeneuve at an impossible angle over
of F1’s greatest drivers. One, that of
a trackside curb, flanked by the words of
Hamilton’s childhood hero, Ayrton Senna –
Il Commendatore reads: ‘What’s behind you
who dreamt of yet never raced in red –
doesn’t matter.’
which was denied by fate on 1 May 1994.
It’s stirring stuff that crystalises the
And of Michael Schumacher – whose seven
heroism, enchantment and sheer icono-
titles Hamilton has matched, though not yet
graphy of wringing a steed crafted by
exceeded – after his long-serving Mercedes
motorsport’s most revered team in its zenith
team was derailed by a combination of
echelon. Except that, owing to its legacy,
misunderstanding 2022’s new ground-effect
driving for Ferrari inescapably invites
aerodynamics, coupled with the conse-
conversations – and comparisons – with its
quences of the engine freeze and budget cap
glorious gallery of ghosts.
effectively prohibiting in-season correction
For Lewis Hamilton, whose 2025 arrival at
the Scuderia was announced on 1 February,
over time and in the wake of several
of developmental missteps.
Only there’s more to his thinking than
lusting after a faster company car.
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MERCEDES’ MALEDICTION
first by a single year for 2021, then another
Frustrations with perpetually recalcitrant
two years that would run until the end of
cars from 2022 onwards, and with the zero-
2023, followed by another two until 2026.
prospect of redemption until F1’s new
After delivering Mercedes’ fifth
ruleset enters play in 2026, provide the most
consecutive world championship in 2020,
obvious pointers to Hamilton turning his
F1’s most successful driver sought a four-
back on a team that powered him to 82 wins
year deal allegedly worth $200 million. Wary
and six crowns since 2014.
of such incongruent optics amid a spate of
Less known is that the seeds of his
layoffs and other corporate austerity
malcontent were sown as early as 2020,
measures, the less-enamoured-with-F1
when, in the wake of dwindling profits, the
Källenius refused. Whichever way one
Daimler Group embarked on a continental
personally defines commitment, clearly the
cost-cutting, job-slashing enterprise.
CEO’s version was at odds with Hamilton’s
This came at the hands of new CEO Ola
interpretation, which made Lewis question
01 Mercedes sticking to its doomed 2022 concept
for 2023 was a key factor in Hamilton’s decision to
quit the team. The 2023 car had visibly improved,
though against the quantum seasonal
improvements made by Red Bull, the team
appeared to have gone backwards.
02 Ola Källenius alongside CEO Dieter Zetsche
(second to right) in 2018. New broom
Källenius inherited the reins a year later at a
challenging time for the company and was less
keen on exorbitant long-term F1 driver contracts.
03 Team principal Frédéric Vasseur with current
drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. His
netting of Lewis Hamilton is a major coup for his
CV, yet whose hype alone exceeds the risk
of failure of not being able to lead Ferrari to take
the next step. 04 Ferrari took the role of best of the
rest behind Red Bull as Mercedes slipped to F1’s
fourth-fastest team in 2024’s early races. The
spectacular fall from grace justifies Hamilton’s
escape plan but makes for an awkward wind-down
of what is F1’s longest season to date.
was conceivably plotting his exit strategy.
Källenius, who in the preceding year
the marque’s gratitude towards his
succeeded one of Mercedes’ key proponents
mammoth contributions to the team and, as
driver signed for another two years with
of the Silver Arrows’ full-time and official
it ultimately proved, his loyalty to them.
Mercedes in August. With his latest contract
return to F1 a decade prior, Dieter Zetsche.
Hamilton was out of a contract by the end
When the stillborn 2023 car first turned a
That opportunity arose when the British
configured as a one-year-plus-one, he could
wheel at the pre-season Bahrain test,
walk away from the team after completing
of 2020. The latter was only renewed after
sensing little progress and a deafness to his
the 2024 season without further obligation.
suspiciously protracted negotiations that
suggestions and resignation to another year
ran into 2021. The brevity and inconsistency
of helplessly witnessing Max Verstappen
enduring the worst-ever start of his F1
of the subsequent extensions irked him;
romping to his third straight title, Hamilton
career, his departure decision was
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Given that he kicked off the year
02
vindicated almost instantly.
Still, the destructive reach of Hamilton’s
UNTHINKABLE THEN, INEVITABLE NOW
departure from Mercedes cannot be
In what has been a fallow post-2021 period,
sport’s two most vaunted assets. It’s also a
underestimated. From the factory floor to
it’s a massive move akin to Senna dropping
win for team principal Fred Vasseur (who
the designers’ offices, Ferrari’s tiding of
McLaren for Williams in 1994; good for
oversaw Hamilton’s F3 and GP2 titles), who
Mercedes’ star driver finding greener
Hamilton, for Ferrari and most importantly
is buckling under pressure to deliver the
pastures before even unveiling the 2024
for F1’s competitive narrative itself. Perhaps
team’s next F1 crown; the last was in 2007.
car would have cut like a Julius Caesar-
matched only by his own prescience in
grade betrayal.
making the move from McLaren to Mercedes
Hamilton, as well as the incumbent Charles
in 2013, in anticipation of the Silver Arrows
Leclerc. As F1’s fastest qualifier, Leclerc
confidence that could no longer be propped
dominating the V6-turbo-hybrid era from
finally gets to meet his match, and Hamilton
up by sentiment. Lewis Hamilton’s last
2014 onwards.
– who will turn 40 in 2025 – to see if he still
It signifies an irreparable loss of
victory was almost three years ago but, still
Today, the atrophy of the team that
motivated, he clearly felt Mercedes was no
rocketed Lewis Hamilton to superstardom
longer the team tracing a trajectory with
has emboldened him to desert them.
which he could achieve the next. From the
Even if Lewis fails to ever take the top
brand image to fans and sponsors present
podium step for Ferrari, in marketing terms
and future, his loss symbolises and greatly
it sets up a powerhouse in pairing the
As sporting benchmarks go, it’s a win for
has what it takes.
Competitively, there are other factors at
play, too. Hamilton’s deal is cryptically
phrased by his future employer as a “multi-
expedites the decline of a box-office dynasty
once considered invincible.
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year” arrangement. 2026 sees a complete
01 Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes blew open
the drivers’ market for 2025. Sainz’s stock as a free
agent rocketed after winning in Melbourne,
followed by immediate interest from Red Bull, even
if a move to Audi for 2026 seems a more logical
long-term plan.
former rivals’ post-Ferrari careers.
overhaul of F1’s ruleset, with its hybrid
Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel were
contribution adding up to 50% of the total
essentially vanquished, not so much by
engine power output.
Mercedes’ former dominance, but the Trojan
Should Ferrari get it right and Red Bull –
horse of Ferrari’s own blame culture, and
then divorced from Honda and paired with
Ferrari could scrap for runners-up honours
their ineptitude at identifying shortcomings
freshmen Ford – fumbles, red and gold will
in 2025, and it’s extremely unlikely he will
and timeously reacting to them.
become F1’s most common sight on the
be realistically chasing the championship by
podium, owing to what would be one of the
then. At best, the Ferrari has to perform
inimitable Enzo Ferrari, but he was wrong
sport’s strongest driver pairings since
only the same (or better) – but not worse –
on this account: what’s behind you does
Hamilton starred alongside Fernando
than his current Mercedes team for the
matter. For in his F1 team, it’s always
Alonso at McLaren in his debut year.
move to be deemed worthwhile.
determined what will happen tomorrow.
On the other hand, if Hamilton insisted
Only a fool would dare to correct the
Already, that seems like a slam-dunk.
As if specifically spoken for Lewis
on a one-plus-one deal and is defeated by
But the tale comes with a caveat. The route
Hamilton wearing red, Mr Ferrari once
Leclerc, or frustrated with Ferrari’s inner
travelled by every Niki Lauda or Michael
declared on another occasion, “The most
workings (and too-regular Keystone Cops-
Schumacher, once wooed to Maranello to
important victory is the one which has yet
style pit work and strategy), he could call
whip the struggling Scuderia into
to arrive.”
time on his career after just one year, with
championship-winning shape, has been
the box of Ferrari driver ticked.
strewn with the wrecks of Hamilton’s
And that’s the point: Hamilton has
nothing to lose. In a best-case scenario,
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SPEED
SPEED
2024 GR
CUP
Little did we know that come our
second practice session and
qualifier on Friday, I would top
the timing sheets. Track
knowledge was crucial, as well as
far more trust in the all-wheeldrive hot hatch. I seemed to have
found my groove at this ‘home’
circuit. Hunting the right apexes,
trail braking going into several
corners and working to maximise
the slower front end in turning
meant that I had potentially
figured out the naunces of my
230 kW companion.
While the qualifying pace was
there, once the green lights were
extinguished at 7am on Saturday,
it became apparent my race craft
was still left wanting. Sean Nurse
had seized the opportunity and
taken an early lead. Not let off the
hook that easily, I kept him
SATISFACTION
TO
SORROW
honest when third-placed La't
Wiel scribe Hannes Visser had
crashed his GR Corolla, causing an
immediate red flag.
Back in the pits, while the
mechanics were thoroughly
testing all of the aftermarket
brake systems on the GR Corollas,
we’d reviewed footage of what
was a sideways entry into
Shared with any other circuit in
with the addition of five dealer-
Crowthorne, courtesy of a brake
the world, top-tier or not, it’s not
backed GR Yarises, which had
failure while diving down the
over until the chequered flag is
now run two hard seasons of
inside of a GR Yaris. Just before
paraded at the finish line.
racing. Concealing their battle
noon, starting on pole again, the
scars with new vinyl, we were
thought of mechanical failure was
modest performance in Cape
told the other three-pot powered
banished from our minds and the
Town, with P3 in the bag but a
contenders would be bunched
top spot was still in play.
sizable pace deficit, I had hoped to
into our pack, while the GR 86s
up the ante, since Kyalami is not
would have a few hundred metres
and taking the lead in the latter
only a circuit with which I have a
worth of gap ahead of us during
stages of the race, the same fate
ike the undulations from
good deal of experience, but the
our two race sessions.
that befell Hannes a few hours
one side of the Kyalami’s
first that fostered and reinforced
Mineshaft to the other,
my love of local motorsport.
Coming off the back of a
By: Alex Shahini
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motorsport can deliver
Sharing the circuit with my
This wasn’t much concern
With Sean showing his mettle
earlier had my number, too. Out
following the first practice which
of nowhere, the middle pedal
was significantly off the pace
yielded nothing, and the car
spectacular highs and petrifying
usual media colleagues and the
courtesy of a red flag and traffic.
careened into the tyre barriers.
lows. One of South Africa’s
squadron of budding Toyota
Status quo had continued from
The impact was on the front-left
premier motorsport locations,
academy drivers in the GR 86s,
the Mother City with two of my
side, which retired me from the
there is a palpable excitement
things were further complicated
media colleagues in front of me.
race … satisfaction to sorrow in
among competitors new and old,
who arrive at these hallowed
grounds. The layout, the architec-
one corner. The good news? With
KYALAMI GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT
ture and details as small as the
hopefully repaired car come
Zwartkops on 18 May, I am now
rumble strips allude to a world-
Opened: 4 November 1961 Length: 4.5 km
class facility, there is no doubt
Capacity: 100 000 Current Owner: Toby Venter
about that.
a clean bill of health and a
GR Cup Lap Record: 2:07.105 – Alex Shahini
the man behind title leader Sean
and hope to continue chipping
away at the lead.
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Kia Sorento
This month we chose the large SUV/crossover category winner from our
2019 Top 12 Best Buys to see whether it remains an excellent choice as a
used buy. We then list two rival options for comparison.
7 seats, 96/416-472/1 464 L
R12 450
6 airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC
October 2015 (2.2D SX AWD AT)
0–100 km/h: 9.52 seconds Top speed: 203 km/h Power: 147 kW
Torque: 440 N.m Fuel consumption: 7.92 L/100 km
The first Sorento arrived in 2004 featuring a 2.5-litre turbodiesel.
noticeably improved ride. Drive was now to the front or all wheels,
We were impressed by this SUV during an extended 12-month test.
and a new 2.2-litre engine was introduced. It has a graphite iron
With a low-range transfer case, it could negotiate tricky terrain, too.
block (lighter and stronger than cast iron), aluminium head and
We witnessed one tackling the steep and rocky ascent at
DOHC with four valves per cylinder. The common rail direct injection
Matroosberg to reach the snow that occasionally falls there in winter.
fuel supply is from Bosch and a balancer shaft is added to improve
This first generation was replaced by a sleeker package in 2012 under
smoothness. Camshafts are chain driven and tappets are hydraulic
the leadership of former Audi design chief, Peter Schreyer. The move
for low maintenance. At that time, it produced 147 kW and 440 N.m
from ladder frame to a monocoque-design body ushered in a
of torque, figures that were significantly more impressive than most
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FOR UNDER R400 000
space
safety & aids
cost of 4 tyres
road test
long-term test
rivals. Along with the ladder-frame chassis, the low-range transfer
gearbox was also dropped. The rationale was that most adventurers
wanting to climb snow-tipped mountains would choose a doublecab bakkie or more rugged SUV. Five and, later, six-speed automatic
transmissions were smooth shifters and well matched with the
engine. Even more impressive is the low fuel consumption for such
a large, powerful vehicle. Our fuel index worked out to 7.92 L/100 km
and our standard fuel-route test returned 7.60 L/100 km.
Although we have concentrated on the diesel models, there is an
entry-level petrol in LS spec. This was more than R200 000 cheaper
than the top SX model. The engine is Hyundai/Kia’s well-known
‘world’ engine, the 2.4-litre inline-four; a 127 kW unit renowned for
its mechanical robustness. It does, however, lack low-down grunt
and has a lofty torque peak of 4 000 r/min. If this seems harsh, we
looked for used examples to check on availability and pricing, and
very surprisingly found … just one. This was a 2018 model selling
for R259 900.
In 2015, we tested a facelifted version. Add-on luxury features on
the higher-specced versions included electric seats, dual-zone
climate control, touchscreen infotainment systems and panoramic
sunroof. The top-spec SX even has air-conditioned front seats.
We noted that with seven occupants and luggage added, the ride
quality was little affected. The middle row has a sliding bench to
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Kia Sorento 2.2 D LX AT
2017, 105 000 km,
R309 900
Kia Sorento 2.2D LS AT
2019, white, 65 000 km,
R329 995
free up additional legroom for the third row. When comparing
prices, remember the base models are front-wheel drive, have five
seats and dual airbags in place of six.
Keep an eye on oil consumption if worked hard, and budget for
eventual high-precision fuel injector replacement later on.
Turbos require clean, top-quality oil to counter wear from friction
and high temperatures. Expected engine life should be over 300 000
km if well maintained and Hyundai transmissions are among the
most reliable units out there.
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USED
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
Ford Everest
7 seats, 152-416/1 376 L
R14 850
Toyota Fortuner
7 airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC
7 seats, 168-492/1 292 L
October 2019 (2.0 BiT 4x4 Limited 10AT)
R13 060
6 airbags, ABS, EBD
April 2016 (2.8GD-6 4x4 AT)
0–100 km/h: 10.88 seconds Top speed: n/a Power: 157 kW
0–100 km/h: 12.02 seconds Top speed: 180 km/h Power: 130 kW
Torque: 500 N.m Fuel consumption index: 9.12 L/100 km
Torque: 450 N.m Fuel consumption index: 10.20 L/100 km
Another local favourite to rival the ubiquitous Toyota Fortuner, the
The Fortuner has built up a solid reputation for reliability and tends
Everest shares a similar development path to that of the Sorento.
to hold its value better than many other SUVs in its segment. The
The first-generation Everest was based on the ladder-framed Ranger
chassis remains a ladder frame from the Hilux bakkies, but the newly
and featured a 3.0-litre turbodiesel developing 115 kW. The new
designed 2.4- and 2.8-litre engines took over from the trusted 3.0 litre.
model appeared in 2015. The engine was upgraded to the popular
Many Toyota fans were sceptical of what were then relatively untried
3.2-litre, five-cylinder diesel with 147 kW. This was later joined by a
units but have now more than earned their stripes.
pair of four-cylinder turbodiesels: a 2.2-litre unit, and then a biturbo
The only flaw in the Fortuner’s design was the retention of the
2.0-litre delivering 157 kW. One turbo is a small, high-pressure unit
sideways folding arrangement for the rearmost seats. A carry-over
for lower engine speeds joined by the larger, low-pressure unit for
from the previous generation, these use up a lot of space when
higher engine speeds. This engine was mated to a 10-speed
folded. Many owners who do not need seating for seven, unbolt and
automatic transmission that, while smooth, could sometimes hunt
store these to increase the utility volume from 1 292 litres to a figure
around the gears. The separate chassis remained.
closer to the Sorento’s near-1 500-litre capacity.
One reason for its sustained popularity was keen pricing when
The most popular version, sales wise, is the 2.8, followed closely
new and the fact that the ride quality was good, thanks to coil spring
by the 2.4. A similar situation to that of the Sorento exists when
rear suspension replacing the leaf springs of the Ranger bakkies.
examining the petrol-engine models. The 2.7-litre four-cylinder is an
Issues to bear in mind are older six-speed auto transmissions that
extremely robust unit used in other Toyotas such as the Innova. It’s
can give slipping problems. The 10-speed transmission was a joint
not the most popular, though, as just two are listed in the
venture between Ford and
classifieds. The 4.0-litre V6 fares
General Motors, built in-house
FOR SALE
slightly better with 46 units.
and features an unusual three-
These are sometimes chosen by
clutch setup. If you experience
buyers who need to tow
jerky shifting or slippage, it is
caravans or boats. Fortuners are
best to conduct an examination
bought to be driven regularly and
by a gearbox expert.
far, so low mileage examples are
For any engine issues, take a
look at the fuel injectors, EGR
valves and the potential
turbocharger complications.
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rare. Issues to look out for
Ford Everest 2.0D XLT AT
2019, silver, 178 000 km,
R349 9954
include exhaust manifold gasket
leaks and engine to gearbox oil
leaks.
Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD-6 AT
2016, silver, 226 000 km,
R339 900
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BMW E36 M3 (1992–1999)
SA’s first taste of M
By: Charlen Raymond
Model: BMW M3 0–100 km/h: 6.34 seconds Top speed: 233 km/h Kilometre sprint: 25.95 seconds
Fuel consumption: n/a CAR test: February 1994 (and July 1997)
W
hen conversing about
modern-classic
double-spoke alloy rims.
With its subtle styling and
practical as the four-door. Pre-
with the power output increasing
facelift models came with cloth
to 228 kW and torque remaining
sportscars, few match
plentiful punch, it was something
seats, and the rear bench, across
unchanged. The increase was
the pedigree and heritage of the
of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. CAR
the range, folded forward,
achieved through the introduction
BMW M3. Although the (E30) M3
labelled it “one of the most
expanding the loading area.
of double Vanos variable cam
debuted in 1986, South Africans
desirable cars on the road” in a
had to wait for the second-
1994 road test.
A facelift in 1995 introduced
subtle visual enhancements.
generation (E36) M3 for the
timing, as well as a revised
compression ratio.
BMW also used the engine
Packaging
Powertrain
upgrade to add an extra gear to
Unlike the E30 M3, this model had
The E36 M3 was the first in its
the ‘box. The power upgrade
your-face as its predecessor but
been designed for everyday
lineage to feature a straight-six
allowed the facelifted car to crack
still packed a punch, albeit in a
practicality. Underlining this was
petrol engine. Displacing 3.0
0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.
more subdued visual package.
BMW’s decision to expand the
litres, the naturally aspirated unit
Clues that this was indeed an M3
line-up with a saloon version,
produced 210 kW and 320 N.m.
Suspension and Steering
included M side mirrors for
complementing the two-door
Power was sent to the rear wheels
The M3 benefited from a ride
improved airflow, sculpted aprons
coupé and convertible.
via a five-speed manual gearbox.
height that was 30 mm less than
opportunity to purchase one.
This iteration wasn’t as in-
on the lower sections of the front
and rear bumpers, and unique
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Of course, the coupé was
sleeker-looking but it was not as
With the facelift, the engine’s
displacement grew to 3.2 litres,
the standard model, lowering the
centre of gravity and enhancing
INTERESTING
FACTS
Throughout the E36 M3’s
production run, BMW
produced a total of 71 242
units. This number is split
between the coupé (46 525),
saloon (12 603), and the
convertible (12 114).
But what few people know
is that the E36 M3 was also
produced in South Africa.
Between September 1993
and May 1994, 748 M3s were
assembled in Mzansi from
semi knocked-down kits.
While this is a drop in the
bucket against the global
production numbers, the
E36 M3 is entrenched in our
local automotive history.
It started life with the
S50B30 naturally aspirated
3.0-litre engine; the same
one found in the SA-built
examples.
To end the E36 M3’s first
run with a flourish, BMW
launched the M3 GT E36 at
the end of 1994, capping
production at 350 units.
This model was
distinguished by its
British Racing Green
paintwork, rear spoiler and
aluminium doors.
handling characteristics.
What to watch out for
necessitate welding and the
It remained engaging to drive,
The manual gearboxes require a
insertion of a reinforcing plate.
despite being some 300 kg heavier
firm hand (and foot for the
than the first M3.
clutch), which can prove tiring in
reaching an age at which
heavy traffic and becomes more
perishing and degradation mean
should note that it will be rare
pronounced as the car gets older.
replacements are advised, the
that the car will still be fitted with
The usual gearbox lubrication
cooling system must be moni-
the original suspension, or an
recommendation is ATF
tored for leaks. Should the water
OEM replacement setup from
(automatic transmission fluid) but
pump bearing fail, the mechanical
BMW M Performance. The E36 M3
some owners experiment with
fan will follow with potentially
is a favourite for modifications
different oils to try and reduce
catastrophic results. The chain-
and the suspension is one aspect
this heavy action. Seek expert
driven mechanical oil pump
that seldom goes untouched by
opinion before switching.
features a sprocket secured by
Buyers keen on acquiring an M3
aftermarket tuners.
If your car lacks low-end
In addition to rubber bushings
just one 19 mm nut, so make sure
torque, have the Vanos system
this is secure, as extensive (and
Which one to get?
inspected. A rattling sound from
expensive) damage can take place
With three body styles to choose
the Vanos unit at idle may
if the system is not effectively
from, it will come down to
indicate a repair or replacement is
distributing oil.
personal preference. The saloon is
required. Solenoids and seals can
the more practical choice, but the
fail under high temperatures and
Availability and prices
coupé and convertible have added
extreme oil pressure, requiring
Numerous examples in all three
visual appeal.
seal replacement.
body styles can be found on South
Because of the popularity of
There are several weak points
Africa’s used-car market.
modifications, potential buyers
in the chassis, especially near the
Indicative prices for the E36 M3
should prepare themselves for a
rear shock towers, which are
coupé start from as low as
car that could be very different to
mounted on thin metal with just
R299 900 and reach as high as
the original.
two securing nuts. This could
R899 900 for a low-mileage
example. An M3 saloon can sell
for as much as R499 950,
depending on the car’s condition.
The convertible is rarer, adding
to its exclusivity and often
bumping up the prices.
SPOTTED
IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
01 The 3.0-litre inline-six grew to 3.2 litres
with the mid-cycle refresh. 02 Colour options
such as Dakar Yellow added clout to an
otherwise visually subdued model.
03 Manual ‘box has a heavy shift action.
01
BMW M3 Sedan
1998, blue, all bushes
replaced and new battery,
R234 000
02
03
BMW M3 Convertible
1999, grey, good mechanical
condition but roof needs
attention, R110 000
Parts and info: M Owner’s Club @mownersclubsa | www.bmwfanatics.co.za | BMW Car Club Gauteng
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guide
Your definitive guide to all
the new cars in SA
as well as whether the vehicle has F= front,
The symbols used are S = standard,
R = rear or 4 = four-wheel drive. In addition,
O = optional. Otherwise the feature is not
x2 = high and low range and 2-4 = a part-
available.
y The PRICES shown are the latest available
time 4WD. For example, 5x2/2-4 refers to 5
y Under CO2 we list the manufacturer’s official
at the time of going to press. Our deadline
speeds plus dual range and selectable 4WD.
claimed carbon dioxide emissions figure in
occurred on 17 April 2024.
Le refers to low range electric.
g/km. A dash implies that these values were
Readers should check with a dealer before
y The symbols used for TRANS are:
not available at the time of going to press.
making a decision.
M = any transmission with a foot-operated
y The last column lists the road test date
y The HP payment calculations are based on
clutch; A = any transmission without a foot-
when applicable. Copies of these road tests
a 10% deposit, current prime interest rate @
operated clutch. On many such gearboxes
are available. Email car@ramsaymedia.co.za
11.75% and a 5-year (60-month) repayment
there is often a manual change option;
for details.
period, with no residual value at the end.
V = CVT auto transmission. This has an
y Under ENGINE we list the number of
infinite range of ratios, but usually allows
Notes
3
cylinders and the cubic capacity in cm .
the driver to also shift manually;
Here, V = V-shaped engine layout;
AM = automated manual; DC = dual-clutch
H = horizontally-opposed engine layout;
automated transmission; E = electric drive.
The absence of an initial symbol implies an
y 0–100 km/h is the quickest time our
in-line engine layout.
testers were able achieve on a level road
Please note some of these prices may have
been updated in our road tests, which were
y FUEL SUPPLY abbreviations are
with a full tank of fuel and one passenger.
signed off later.
P = petrol-engined; D = diesel-engined;
If we haven’t tested a particular model it is
T = turbocharged, a compressor driven
the manufacturer’s claimed figure.
THE CAR GUIDE SHOWS:
by exhaust gases; S = supercharged, a
y MAX SPEED is the vehicle’s
compressor driven by the engine;
manufacturer’s claim.
P/H = petrol-hybrid and E = electric.
y FUEL CONSUMP is CAR’s fuel index given
y POWER lists the maximum power in
in litres/100 km. This is calculated from a
kiloWatts at the relevant engine revolutions
combination of the manufacturer’s figures,
per minute.
our road test figures and a multiplying
y POWER/MASS is given in Watts per
factor realising a real-world figure that
1. All models currently available on the South
African market, listed by manufacturer.
2. 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.
kilogram of vehicle mass. We only show
most motorists should be able to achieve.
this figure for the models we have tested
If we haven’t tested that particular model
because we weigh every test car.
it is an estimate. NOTE: These estimates
y TORQUE lists the maximum torque in
are reviewed from time to time as more
Newton metres at the lowest relevant
information becomes available.
engine revolutions per minute. Note that
y Under AIRBAGS we list the number of
many modern engines develop maximum
airbags fitted as standard.
torque over a range of revolutions.
y The next six columns are self-explanatory,
y Under GEARS we list the number of ratios
and refer to possible additional equipment.
PRICES ARE CORRECT
AS AT 17 APRIL 2024
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500 695
3-door Hatch / 2-door Convertible • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Fun to drive. Bad: Toyota GR Yaris is more exciting. Our choice: 500 695 competizione 1.4T. Replacement due: 695 competizione added. Also look at: MINI Cooper, Toyota GR Yaris
500 695 competizione 1.4T
500 695 competizione 1.4T auto
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579 900
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www.alfaromeo.co.za Telephone: 010 252 5000 Dealers: 20
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 64 litres • Boot: 368/1000 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Styling. Bad: Elements of the interior. Our choice: Veloce Q4. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q5, BMW X3 / X5, Jaguar F-Pace, Lexus RX, Maserati Grecale / Levante, Mercedes GLC / GLE, Porsche Macan / Cayenne
Stelvio 2.0T Veloce Q4
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Good: Undoubtedly the sexiest SUV in its segment. Bad: Engine a tad breathless. Our choice: Ti. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Audi Q2 / Q3, BMW X1 / X2, Lexus UX, Mercedes GLA, MINI Countryman, Volvo XC40
Tonale 1.5T Hybrid Ti
Tonale 1.5T Hybrid Speciale
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787 900
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17 400
4/1469 P-T/H 118/5750
4/1469 P-T/H 118/5750
4/1469 P-T/H 118/5750
Aston Martin
-
240/1500
240/1500
240/1500
7/F
7/F
7/F
DC
DC
DC
8.8 210
8.8 210
8.8 210
6.8
6.8
6.8
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
130
130
130
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daytona.co.za/collections/aston-martin Telephone: 011 301 7100 Dealer: 1
DB12
2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 78 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Probably the best GT on the planet. Bad: We need to get our hands on one to decide. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Bentley Continental GT / GTC, Ferrari 296 / Roma / SF90, Maserati MC20
DB12 Coupé
DB12 Volante
POA
POA
POA
POA
V8/3982
V8/3982
P-T
P-T
494/6000
494/6000
-
800/2750
800/2750
8/R
8/R
A
A
DBX
3.6 325
3.7 325
14.6
14.6
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
278
276
-
5-door SUV • Fuel tank: 85 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Exterior design. Bad: There are sportier alternatives. Our choice: 707. Replacement due: 707 model added. Also look at: Bentley Bentayga, BMW XM, Ferrari Purosangue, Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne, Rolls-Royce Cullinan
DBX
DBX707
POA
POA
POA
POA
V8/3982
V8/3982
P-T
P-T
405/6500
520/6000
-
Vantage
700/2200
900/2750
9/4
9/4
A
A
4.5 291
3.3 310
15.2
16.2
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
289
309
Jan 22
-
2-door Coupé / Convertible • 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: Coupé auto. Replacement due: F1 Edition added. Also look at: Ferrari 296 / Roma, Lamborghini Huracán, Maserati MC20, McLaren GT, Porsche 911
Vantage V8 Coupé
Vantage V8 Coupé auto
Vantage F1 Edition Coupé
Vantage V8 Roadster
POA
POA
POA
POA
POA
POA
POA
POA
V8/3982
V8/3982
V8/3982
V8/3982
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
375/6000
375/6000
388/6000
375/6000
-
625/2000
685/2000
685/2000
685/2000
7/R
8/R
8/R
8/R
Audi
M
A
A
A
4.0
3.6
3.6
3.8
314
314
314
306
14.5
13.9
13.9
13.9
4
4
4
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
276
264
264
263
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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. Our choice: 30TFSI. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Honda Fit, Mazda Mazda3, MINI Cooper, Toyota Corolla Hatch
A1 Sportback 30TFSI Advanced
A1 Sportback 30TFSI S line
A1 Sportback 35TFSI Advanced
A1 Sportback 35TFSI S line
A1 Sportback 40TFSI S line
492 600
508 100
557 200
572 700
601 500
9 910
10 220
11 200
11 510
12 080
3/999
3/999
4/1498
4/1498
4/1984
A3 / S3 / RS3
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
85/5000 85/5000 110/5000 110/5000 147/4400 112
200/2000
200/2000
250/1500
250/1500
320/1500
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
6/F
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
9.4
9.4
7.7
7.7
6.87
203
203
222
222
235
5.8
5.8
6.1
6.1
7.2
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
119
119
127
127
145
Jan 20
5-door Hatch / 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres (A3) 55 litres (S3 / RS3) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Refined, inside and out. Bad: Expensive options. Our choice: 35TFSI. Replacement due: Urban Edition and Black Edition added. Also look at: For Sportback: BMW 1 Series, Hyundai i30 N, Mercedes A-Class Hatch, Renault Mégane RS, Toyota GR Corolla,
Volkswagen Golf. For Sedan: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, Mercedes A-Class Sedan / CLA, Subaru WRX
A3 Sportback 35TFSI
A3 Sportback 35TFSI Advanced
A3 Sportback 35TFSI Urban Edition
A3 Sportback 35TFSI S line
A3 Sportback 35TFSI Black Edition
A3 Sportback 40TFSI S line
A3 Sedan 35TFSI
A3 sedan 35TFSI Advanced
A3 Sedan 35TFSI Urban Edition
A3 Sedan 35TFSI S line
A3 Sedan 35TFSI Black Edition
A3 Sedan 40TFSI S line
S3 Sportback quattro
S3 Sportback quattro Black Edition
S3 Sedan quattro
S3 Sedan quattro Black Edition
RS3 Sportback quattro
RS3 Sedan quattro
A4 / S4 / RS4
682 100 13 680
707 100 14 180
738 600 14 810
722 100 14 480
791 300 15 860
776 700 15 570
697 100 13 980
722 100 14 480
753 600 15 110
737 100 14 780
806 300 16 160
791 700 15 860
930 300 18 620
1 091 000 21 820
945 300 18 920
1 106 000 22 120
1 330 800 26 600
1 360 800 27 190
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1984
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1984
4/1984
4/1984
4/1984
4/1984
5/2480
5/2480
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
110/5000 110/5000 110/5000 110/5000 110/5000 140/4200 110/5000 110/5000 110/5000 110/5000 110/5000 140/4200 213/5300 213/5300 213/5300 213/5300 294/5600 294/5600 187
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
320/1500
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
320/1500
400/2000
400/2000
400/2000
400/2000
500/2250
500/2250
8/F
8/F
8/F
8/F
8/F
7/F
8/F
8/F
8/F
8/F
8/F
7/F
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
A
A
A
A
A
DC
A
A
A
A
A
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
7.4
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
7.4
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
3.8
4.11
219
219
219
219
219
241
227
227
227
227
227
248
250
250
250
250
250
250
7.4
7.4
7.4
7.4
7.4
7.6
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.4
9.6
9.6
9.4
9.4
10.8
10.8
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
140
140
140
140
140
144
138
138
138
138
138
142
185
185
182
182
206
205
Dec 21
Jan 23
4-door Sedan (A4 / S4) / 5-door Estate (RS4) • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 54 litres (35TFSI, 40TFSI) 40 litres (35TDI) 58 litres (S4, RS4) • Boot: 328/832 litres (Sedan) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Overall refinement and interior. Bad: Conservative exterior design. Our choice: 35TFSI. Replacement due: Black Edition added. Also look at: For A4/S4: BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, Mercedes C-Class, Subaru WRX. For RS4 Avant: No direct rival. 20 000 km test: June 2017 (1.4T FSI Sport)
A4 35TFSI
A4 35TFSI Advanced
A4 35TFSI Black Edition
A4 35TDI
A4 35TDI Advanced
A4 35TDI S line
A4 35TDI Black Edition
A4 40TFSI
A4 40TFSI Advanced
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774 800
789 800
909 300
822 000
837 000
852 000
956 500
832 800
847 800
15 530
15 830
18 210
16 470
16 770
17 070
19 150
16 680
16 980
4/1984
4/1984
4/1984
4/1968
4/1968
4/1968
4/1968
4/1984
4/1984
P-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
110/3900
110/3900
110/3900
110/3250
110/3250
110/3250
110/3250
140/4200
140/4200
89
-
270/1350
270/1350
270/1350
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1450
320/1450
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.7
8.7
8.7
8.7
7.66
7.3
225
225
225
219
219
219
219
241
241
7.3
7.3
7.3
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
7.6
7.6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
140
140
140
135
135
135
135
143
143
Mar 21
-
A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupé / Cabriolet
140/4200
140/4200
260/5400
260/5400
331/5700
-
7/F
7/F
8/4
8/4
8/4
DC
DC
A
A
A
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
241
241
250
250
250
7.6
7.6
10.3
10.3
11.0
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
TE
ST
7.3
7.3
4.7
4.7
4.1
2
TR
AN
S
GE
AR
S
TO
N.mRQU
@r E
/m
in
320/1450
320/1450
500/1370
500/1370
600/2000
BL
TO UE
OT
H
CO
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
A
LIGUTO
HT
S
CR
CO UISE
NT
RO
L
AIR
-CO
N
ES
P
4/1984
4/1984
V6/2995
V6/2995
V6/2894
FU
SU EL
PP
LY
PO
W
kW ER
@r
/m
in
PO
W
MA ER
SS /
EN
GIN
E
HP
(R)
862 800 17 280
962 300 19 260
1 128 400 22 570
1 288 900 25 760
1 547 100 30 900
0-1
00
km
/h
MA
SP X
EE
D
FU
CO EL
NS
UM
P
AIR
BA
GS
AB
S
A4 40TFSI S line
A4 40TFSI Black Edition
S4 TFSI quattro
S4 TFSI quattro Black Edition
RS4 Avant quattro
PR
ICE
(R)
Data collected using Racelogic VBOX. See CARmag.co.za
143
143
195
195
208
Oct 21
2-door Coupé/Convertible • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 54 litres (40TFSI) 58 litres (TDI, S5 and RS5) • 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. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW 4 Series Coupé / Convertible, BMW M4, Ford Mustang, Mercedes CLE
A5 Coupé 40TFSI
A5 Coupé 40TFSI S line
A5 Coupé 40TDI quattro S line
S5 TFSI Coupé quattro
S5 TFSI Cabriolet quattro
RS5 Coupé quattro
860 100
905 100
957 200
1 206 100
1 306 100
1 633 000
A5 / S5 / RS5 Sportback
17 230
18 120
19 160
24 110
26 100
32 610
4/1984
4/1984
4/1968
V6/2995
V6/2995
V6/2894
P-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
140/4200
140/4200
140/3800
260/5400
260/5400
331/5700
-
320/1450
320/1450
400/1750
500/1370
500/1370
600/2000
7/F
7/F
7/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
DC
DC
DC
A
A
A
7.3
7.3
7.4
4.7
4.9
3.9
241
241
235
250
250
250
7.7
7.7
7.2
10.6
10.9
10.8
6
6
6
6
4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
145
145
158
201
209
206
Oct 21
-
5-door Fastback • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 54 litres (40TFSI) 58 litres (TDI, S5 and RS5) • Boot: 376/1 000 litres • 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. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, Mercedes CLA
A5 Sportback 40TFSI
A5 Sportback 40TFSI S line
A5 Sportback 40TDI quattro S line
S5 TFSI Sportback quattro
RS5 Sportback quattro
A6 / S6 / RS6
875 100
920 100
972 200
1 221 100
1 648 000
17 530
18 420
19 460
24 410
32 910
4/1984
4/1984
4/1968
V6/2995
V6/2894
P-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
140/4200
140/4200
140/3800
260/5400
331/5700
-
320/1450
320/1450
400/1750
500/1370
600/2000
7/F
7/F
7/4
8/4
8/4
DC
DC
DC
A
A
7.5
7.5
7.6
4.8
3.9
241
241
235
250
250
7.8
7.8
7.2
10.6
10.9
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
148
148
162
202
206
Aug 21
-
4-door Sedan (A6 / S6) 5-door Estate (RS6) • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 73 litres (A6, S6) 75 litres (RS6) • Boot: 400/984 litres (sedan) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Styling and cabin. Bad: Almost too German. Our choice: 40TDI. Replacement due: RS6 performance added. Also look at: For A6 / S6: BMW 5 Series, Lexus ES, Mercedes E-Class. For RS6 Avant: No direct rival, but also see Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
A6 40TDI S line
A6 45TDI quattro S line
S6 TFSI quattro
RS6 Avant quattro performance
1 141 800
1 355 000
1 617 300
2 370 300
A7 / S7 / RS7 Sportback
22 830
27 080
32 300
47 290
4/1968
V6/2967
V6/2894
V8/3996
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
140/3800 183/2900 331/5700 163
463/6000 -
400/1750
600/1500
600/1900
850/2300
7/F
8/4
8/4
8/4
DC
A
A
A
8.4
6.1
4.67
3.78
237
250
250
250
6.2
7.8
10.0
14.6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
136
169
193
285
Sep 20
Jan 24
5-door Fastback • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres (A7) 73 litres (S7, RS7) • Boot: 376/1 088 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Design and performance. Bad: No more diesel options. Our choice: S7. Replacement due: RS7 performance added. Also look at: BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé / M8 Gran Coupé, Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, Porsche Panamera
A7 Sportback 55TFSI quattro S line
S7 TFSI Sportback quattro
RS7 Sportback quattro performance
1 533 200 30 630
1 731 800 34 580
2 482 900 49 530
V6/2995
V6/2894
V8/3996
P-T
P-T
P-T
250/5000 126
331/5700 463/6000
-
500/1370
600/1900
850/2300
7/4
8/4
8/4
DC
A
A
5.68 250
4.6 250
3.4 250
e-tron
8.5
10.1
14.6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
157
197
285
Mar 20
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Zero-emissions SUV. Bad: Not accessible to everybody. Our choice: Only one drivetrain model. Replacement due: Q8 e-tron replacement due. Also look at: BMW iX3 / iX, Jaguar I-Pace, Lotus Eletre, Mercedes EQB, Volvo XC40 Recharge
e-tron 55 quattro Advanced
e-tron 55 quattro S line
1 990 000
2 045 000
39 720
40 810
electric
electric
E
E
300
300
-
664
664
E/4
E/4
A
E
5.7 200
5.7 200
e-tron Sportback
E
E
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Zero-emissions SUV with sleek Sportback styling. Bad: More expensive than the non-Sportback. Our choice: 55 quattro is all the EV you'll need. Replacement due: Q8 e-tron Sportback replacement due. Also look at: BMW iX3 / iX, Jaguar I-Pace, Lotus Eletre,
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, Volvo C40
e-tron Sportback 55 quattro S line
e-tron S Sportback quattro
2 115 000 42 210
2 425 000 48 380
electric
electric
Q2
E
E
300
370
-
664
973
E/4
E/4
E
E
5.7 200
4.5 210
E
E
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
-
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: Only one engine model. Replacement due: Urban Edition and Black Edition added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Tonale, BMW X2, Jeep Renegade, Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLA,
MINI Countryman, Subaru Crosstrek, Volkswagen T-Roc, Volvo XC40. Long-term test: May 18 (1.4T FSI Sport S Tronic)
Q2 35TFSI
Q2 35TFSI Advanced
Q2 35TFSI Urban Edition
Q2 35TFSI S line
Q2 35TFSI Black Edition
Q3 / RSQ3
612 400
628 600
728 930
637 400
742 430
12 300
12 620
14 620
12 790
14 880
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
110/5000
110/5000
110/5000
110/5000
110/5000
-
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
213
213
213
213
213
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
140
140
140
140
140
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 58 litres (35TFSI) 60 litres (40TFSI quattro, RSQ3) • 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: 35TFSI. Replacement due: Black Edition added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Tonale, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Peugeot 3008, Volvo XC40
Q3 35TFSI
Q3 35TFSI Advanced
Q3 35TFSI S line
Q3 35TFSI Black Edition
Q3 40TFSI quattro S line
RSQ3 quattro
Q3 Sportback / RSQ3 Sportback
729 100
749 100
763 100
868 050
814 000
1 309 500
14 620
15 020
15 300
17 380
16 310
26 170
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1984
5/2480
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
110/5000
110/5000
110/5000
110/5000
132/3900
294/5850
69
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250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
320/1400
480/1950
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
7/4
7/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
9.59
9.3
9.3
9.3
7.8
4.5
204
207
207
207
220
250
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
9.8
10.8
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
164
164
164
164
187
205
Nov 19
Jun 21
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 58 litres (35TFSI) 60 litres (40TFSI quattro, RSQ3) • Boot: 328/1 108 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Styling compared to standard Q3. Bad: Standard list of specifications. Our choice: 35TFSI. Replacement due: 35TFSI base and Black Edition added. Also look at: BMW X2, Lexus UX, Mercedes GLA, Subaru Crosstrek
Q3 Sportback 35TFSI
Q3 Sportback 35TFSI S line
Q3 Sportback 35TFSI Black Edition
Q3 Sportback 40TFSI quattro S line
RSQ3 Sportback quattro
Q5 / SQ5
754 700
788 700
893 650
839 600
1 348 800
15 130
15 810
17 890
16 820
26 950
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1984
5/2480
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
110/5000
110/5000
110/5000
132/3900
294/5850
76
-
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
320/1400
480/1950
6/F
6/F
6/F
7/4
7/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
9.3
9.3
9.3
9.06
4.5
207
205
205
220
250
8.6
8.8
8.8
10.0
10.8
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
164
167
167
188
206
Mar 21
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5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 70 litres (petrol) 75 litres (diesel) • Boot: 360/992 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Remains stylish. Great engines. Bad: Styling too conservative? Our choice: 40TDI. Replacement due: Black Edition added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, BMW X3, Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Discovery Sport / Range Rover Evoque, Maserati Grecale,
Mercedes GLC, Lexus NX, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60. Long-term test: May 2019 (SQ5 Quattro)
Q5 40TDI quattro Advanced
Q5 40TDI quattro S line
Q5 40TDI quattro Black Edition
Q5 45TFSI quattro S line
Q5 45TFSI quattro Black Edition
SQ5 TFSI quattro
SQ5 TFSI quattro Black Edition
1 018 200 20 370
1 044 200 20 890
1 210 500 24 200
1 102 300 22 050
1 215 600 24 300
1 338 700 26 750
1 541 000 30 780
4/1968
4/1968
4/1968
4/1984
4/1984
V6/2995
V6/2995
D-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback
140/3800
140/3800
140/3800
183/5000
183/5000
260/5400
260/5400
-
400/1750
400/1750
400/1750
370/1600
370/1600
500/1370
500/1370
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
7.9
7.9
7.9
6.3
6.3
5.4
5.4
218
218
218
237
237
250
250
7.4
7.4
7.4
9.6
9.6
11.0
11.0
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
162
162
162
182
182
211
211
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5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 70 litres (petrol) 75 litres (diesel) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Sleek Sportback styling adds drama. Bad: Untested. Our choice: 40TDI quattro. Replacement due: Black Edition added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, BMW X4, Porsche Macan
Q5 Sportback 40TDI quattro Advanced
Q5 Sportback 40TDI quattro S line
Q5 Sportback 40TDI quattro Black Edition
Q5 Sportback 45TFSI quattro S line
Q5 Sportback 45TFSI quattro Black Edition
SQ5 Sportback TFSI quattro
SQ5 Sportback TFSI quattro Black Edition
1 087 200 21 750
1 126 200 22 520
1 273 300 25 450
1 184 300 23 680
1 278 400 25 550
1 459 700 29 160
1 612 800 32 210
4/1968
4/1968
4/1968
4/1984
4/1984
V6/2995
V6/2995
D-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
140/3800
140/3800
140/3800
183/5000
183/5000
260/5400
260/5400
-
400/1750
400/1750
400/1750
370/1600
370/1600
500/1370
500/1370
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
8.1
8.1
8.1
6.3
6.3
4.9
4.9
220
220
220
237
237
250
250
7.4
7.4
7.4
9.6
9.6
11.0
11.0
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
163
163
163
183
183
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5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 (optional 7) • Fuel tank: 75 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: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW X5 / X7, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover DiscoveryMercedes-Benz GLE / GLS, Porsche Cayenne,
Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90
Q7 45TDI quattro
Q7 45TDI quattro S line
Q7 45TDI quattro S line Competition
Q8 / RSQ8
1 541 700
1 586 700
1 665 000
30 790
31 690
33 250
V6/2967
V6/2967
V6/2967
D-T
D-T
D-T
183/2900
183/2900
183/2900
84
-
600/1500
600/1500
600/1500
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
6.82 225
6.9 225
6.9 225
9.5
9.6
9.6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
210
210
210
May 19
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5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 75 litres (45TDI) 85 litres (55TFSI, RSQ8) • Boot: 345-456/1 168 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Fresh and modern design. Bad: Hefty price tag. Our choice: Probably the 45TDI. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: BMW X6, Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Lexus RX, Maserati Levante, Mercedes GLE Coupé, Porsche Cayenne Coupé
Q8 45TDI quattro
Q8 55TFSI quattro
RSQ8 quattro
1 725 200
1 768 600
2 762 900
34 450
35 310
55 100
V6/2967
V6/2995
V8/3996
D-T
P-T
P-T
183/2900 81
250/5000 110
441/6000
-
600/1500
500/1370
800/2200
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
RS e-tron GT
7.23 220
6.5 250
3.8 250
9.4
10.9
14.5
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
207
210
283
Oct 20
Jul 19
Aug 21
5-door Fastback • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Arguably one of the best-looking EVs you can buy. Bad: Glass roof is problematic in summer. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Intro 2021. Also look at: BMW i7, Mercedes-AMG EQS Sedan, Porsche Taycan
RS e-tron GT quattro
3 527 400
70 320
electric
E
440
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S8
830
E/4
E
3.3 250
E
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
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4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 72 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: The Transporter's new car. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
S8 quattro
2 844 300
56 730
V8/3996
P-T
BAIC
420/6000
-
800/2050
8/4
A
3.8 250
12.6
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
245
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www.baic.co.za www.beijingcars.co.za Telephone: 010 020 8888 Dealers: 12
Beijing X55
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 53 litres • Boot: 248/920 litres • Service Plan: Optional 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Perceived quality. Bad: Laggy engine. Our choice: Premium. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Haval Jolion, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-3, Omoda C5, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Renault
Captur, Toyota Corolla Cross, VW T-Cross
Beijing X55 1.5T Dynamic
Beijing X55 1.5T Elite
Beijing X55 1.5T Premium
429 900
464 900
499 900
8 660
9 360
10 060
4/1498
4/1498
4/1498
P-T
P-T
P-T
130/5500
130/5500
130/5500
83
B40 Plus
305/1500
305/1500
305/1500
7/F
7/F
7/F
DC
DC
DC
7.8
7.8
7.8 8.87
8.6
8.6
8.6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
181
181
181
Aug 23
5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 75 litres • Service Plan: Optional 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: 4x4ing on a budget. Bad: Unproven in tough South African landscape. Our choice: TDi. Replacement due: Intro 2021. Also look at: GWM Tank 300, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Mahindra Scorpio-N
B40 Plus 2.0TDi
B40 Plus 2.0T
B40 Plus 2.0TDi City Hunter
B40 Plus 2.0T City Hunter
B40 Plus 2.0T Champion
Bentley
574 500
609 500
604 500
674 500
699 500
11 540
12 240
12 140
13 530
14 030
4/1999
4/1981
4/1999
4/1981
4/1981
D-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
110/4000
160/5500
110/4000
160/5500
160/5500
-
350/1800
320/1750
350/1800
320/1750
320/1750
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
8x2/2-4
8x2/2-4
M
A
M
A
A
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
272
250
272
250
250
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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: Untested. Replacement due: V8 S Black Edition added. Also look at: Aston Martin DBX, BMW XM, Ferrari Purosangue, Lamborghini Urus, Land Rover Range
Rover, Maserati Levante, Mercedes-Maybach GLS, Porsche Cayenne, Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Bentayga V8
Bentayga V8 A
Bentayga V8 S
Bentayga V8 S Black Edition
Bentayga Azure
Bentayga EWB V8
Bentayga EWB V8 A
Bentayga EWB Azure
Bentayga EWB Mulliner
Continental
5 090 000
5 360 000
5 960 000
5 960 000
6 120 000
5 840 000
5 960 000
6 530 000
7 580 000
101 430
106 800
118 750
118 750
121 930
116 360
118 750
130 090
151 000
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
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770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
290
290
290
290
290
290
290
290
290
15.4
15.4
15.6
15.4
16.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
296
296
294
296
302
302
302
302
302
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2-door Coupé (GT) / Convertible (GTC) • 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: GT V8 A and GTC V8 A added. Also look at: Aston Martin DB12, Ferrari 296 / Roma, McLaren GT, Porsche 911
Continental GT V8
Continental GT V8 A
Continental GT S
Continental GT Azure
Continental GT V8 Mulliner
Continental GT Speed
Continental GT Speed Edition 12
Continental GT W12 Mulliner
Continental GTC V8
Continental GTC V8 A
Continental GTC S
Continental GTC Azure
Continental GTC V8 Mulliner
Continental GTC Speed
Continental GTC Speed Edition 12
Continental GTC W12 Mulliner
Flying Spur
5 120 000
5 470 000
5 730 000
6 140 000
6 810 000
6 290 000
6 720 000
7 410 000
5 660 000
5 940 000
6 330 000
6 780 000
7 440 000
6 940 000
7 350 000
8 170 000
102 030
108 990
114 170
122 330
135 670
125 320
133 880
147 610
112 780
118 350
126 110
135 070
148 210
138 260
146 420
162 740
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
W12/5950
W12/5950
W12/5950
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
W12/5950
W12/5950
W12/5950
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
485/5000
485/5000
467/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
485/5000
485/5000
467/6000
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770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
900/1500
900/1500
900/1350
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
900/1500
900/1500
900/1350
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.6
3.6
3.7
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
3.7
3.7
3.8
318
318
318
318
318
335
335
333
318
318
318
318
318
335
335
333
13.6
13.6
13.6
13.6
13.6
16.8
16.8
16.8
14.0
14.0
14.0
14.0
14.0
17.2
17.2
17.2
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
263
263
263
263
263
319
319
319
266
266
266
266
266
326
326
326
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4-door Sedan • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 80 litres (Hybrid) 90 litres (V8. W12) • 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: V8. Replacement due: V8 A and Hybrid A added. Also look at: Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Rolls-Royce Ghost
Flying Spur V8
Flying Spur V8 A
Flying Spur V8 S
Flying Spur V8 Azure
Flying Spur V8 Mulliner
Flying Spur Hybrid
Flying Spur Hybrid A
Flying Spur Hybrid S
Flying Spur Hybrid Azure
Flying Spur Hybrid Mulliner
Flying Spur Speed
Flying Spur Speed Edition 12
Flying Spur W12 Mulliner
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5 320 000
5 740 000
5 980 000
6 950 000
5 120 000
5 450 000
5 740 000
5 980 000
7 440 000
6 130 000
6 750 000
7 150 000
99 640
106 010
114 370
119 150
138 460
102 030
108 600
114 370
119 150
148 210
122 130
134 470
142 440
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V8/3996
V6/2894
V6/2894
V6/2894
V6/2894
V6/2894
W12/5950
W12/5950
W12/5950
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T/H
P-T/H
P-T/H
P-T/H
P-T/H
P-T
P-T
P-T
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
404/6000
400
400
400
400
400
467/6000
467/6000
467/6000
-
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
770/2000
750
750
750
750
750
900/1500
900/1500
900/1500
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
3.8
3.8
3.8
318
318
318
318
318
285
285
285
285
285
333
333
333
13.9
13.9
13.9
13.9
13.9
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
16.8
16.8
16.8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
270
270
270
270
270
73
73
73
73
73
320
320
320
-
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2
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Data collected using Racelogic VBOX. See CARmag.co.za
www.bmw.co.za Telephone: 0800 627 771 Dealers: 58
1 Series
5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres (118i, 118d) 50 litres (128ti, 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: 118i and M135i Mzansi Edition added. Also look at: Audi A3 Sportback / S3 Sportback, Hyundai i30 N, Mercedes A-Class Hatch, MINI Cooper, Renault Mégane RS,
Toyota GR Corolla, Volkswagen Golf GTI
118i
118i Sport Line
118i M Sport
118i Mzansi Edition
118d
118d Sport Line
118d M Sport
128ti
M135i xDrive
M135i xDrive Mzansi Edition
691 716
714 416
727 416
821 516
704 701
727 401
740 401
790 242
952 593
1 065 593
2 Series Coupé / M2
13 870
14 330
14 590
16 460
14 130
14 590
14 840
15 840
19 070
21 320
3/1499
3/1499
3/1499
3/1499
4/1995
4/1995
4/1995
4/1995
4/1998
4/1998
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
103/4600 69
103/4600 103/4600 103/4600 110/4000 110/4000 110/4000 180/5000 225/5000 141
225/5000 -
220/1480
220/1480
220/1480
220/1480
350/1750
350/1750
350/1750
380/1500
450/1750
450/1750
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
8/F
8/F
8/F
8/F
8/4
8/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
A
A
A
A
A
A
8.94
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.4
8.4
8.4
6.3
5.41
4.8
213
213
213
213
214
214
214
243
250
250
7.1
7.1
7.1
7.1
5.6
5.6
5.6
8.2
9.0
9.0
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
135
135
135
135
123
123
123
156
170
170
Apr 20
May 21
Jul 20
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2-door Coupé • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 51 litres (220d) 52 litres (220i, M240i, M2) • Boot 280 /616 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: The BMW driver's car lives on. Bad: xDrive takes the edge off. Our choice: Always the M2. Replacement due: M2 added. Also look at: Lotus Emira, Porsche 718 Cayman, Toyota GR86 / GR Supra
220i Coupé M Sport
220d Coupé M Sport
M240i xDrive Coupé
M2 Coupé auto
M2 Coupé
2 Series Gran Coupé
848 395 16 990
895 205 17 930
1 165 111 23 300
1 505 988 30 080
1 516 334 30 290
4/1998
4/1995
i6/2979
i6/2979
i6/2979
P-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
135/5000
140/4000
285/5500
338/6250
338/6250
90
165
197
-
300/1350
400/1750
500/1800
550/2650
550/2650
8/R
8/R
8/4
8/R
6/R
A
A
A
A
M
7.5
6.93
4.58
4.07
4.3
236
7.6
237
5.8
250
9.6
250 11.04
250 12.2
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
145
126
185
220
231
Oct 22
Aug 22
Oct 23
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4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres (218i, 218d) 50 litres (220d, M235i) • Boot: 216/792 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Classy cabin. Bad: Styling may not be to everyone’s taste. Our choice: M235i. Replacement due: 218d added. Also look at: Audi A3 Sedan / S3 Sedan, Honda Civic Sedan, Lexus IS, Mercedes A-Class Sedan / CLA, Subaru WRX
218i Gran Coupé
218i Gran Coupé Sport Line
218i Gran Coupé M Sport
218d Gran Coupé
218d Gran Coupé Sport Line
218d Gran Coupé M Sport
M235i xDrive Gran Coupé
716 716
739 416
752 416
745 373
768 073
781 073
982 096
14 370
14 820
15 080
14 940
15 390
15 650
19 660
3/1499
3/1499
3/1499
4/1995
4/1995
4/1995
4/1998
P-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
3 Series / M3
103/4600
103/4600
103/4600
110/4000
110/4000
110/4000
225/5000
141
220/1480
220/1480
220/1480
350/1750
350/1750
350/1750
450/1750
7/F
7/F
7/F
8/F
8/F
8/F
8/4
DC
DC
DC
A
A
A
A
8.7
8.7
8.7
8.5
8.5
8.5
5.41
213
213
213
221
221
221
250
7.1
7.1
7.1
5.8
5.8
5.8
9.1
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
135
135
135
127
127
127
173
Oct 20
4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 59 litres • Boot: 368/1 144 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Improved material quality and a modicum of refinement. Bad: M Sport suspension with large wheels ruin the ride quality; no more RWD M3. Our choice: 320d. Replacement due: Mzansi Edition added. Also look at: Audi A4 / S4, Lexus IS, Mercedes C-Class. For
M3: Mercedes-AMG C-Class
318i
318i M Sport
320i
320i M Sport
320i Mzansi Edition
320d
320d M Sport
320d Mzansi Edition
330i M Sport
330i Mzansi Edition
M340i xDrive
M3 competition M xDrive
828 731 16 600
878 731 17 600
913 731 18 290
963 731 19 290
1 101 231 22 030
961 380 19 240
1 011 380 20 240
1 148 880 22 980
1 034 067 20 690
1 155 067 23 100
1 364 607 27 270
2 098 002 41 870
4 Series Coupé / Convertible / M4 Coupé / Convertible
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
4/1995
4/1995
4/1995
4/1998
4/1998
i6/2998
i6/2993
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
115/4500 115/4500 135/5000 84
135/5000 135/5000 140/4000 88
140/4000 140/4000 190/5000 121
190/5000 285/5800 163
375/6250
-
250/1300
250/1300
300/1350
300/1350
300/1350
400/1750
400/1750
400/1750
400/1550
400/1550
500/1850
650/2750
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
8.6
8.6
7.89
7.4
7.4
6.97
6.8
7.0
5.99
5.8
4.56
3.5
223
223
235
235
235
240
240
235
250
250
250
290
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
5.8
5.8
6.0
7.8
7.8
9.6
12.2
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
147
147
147
147
147
133
133
133
149
149
182
232
Sep 20
Jun 19
Jul 19
Aug 23
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2-door Coupé/Convertible • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 59 litres • Boot: 248/776 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Latest technology now in the 4 Series. Bad: Challenging front design. Our choice: 420d Coupé. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: For 4 Series: Audi A5 / S5 Coupé/Cabriolet, Ford Mustang, Mercedes CLE, Toyota GR Supra. For M4: Audi RS5 Coupé,
Jaguar F-Type Coupé, Lotus Emira, Porsche 911 Coupé/Cabriolet
420i Coupé M Sport
420d Coupé M Sport
420i convertible M Sport
M440i xDrive Coupé
M440i xDrive Convertible
M4 competition Coupé M xDrive
M4 competition Convertible M xDrive
948 563 18 990
995 373 19 920
1 081 570 21 640
1 458 936 29 150
1 565 615 31 270
2 148 002 42 860
2 228 842 44 470
4/1998
4/1995
4/1998
i6/2998
i6/2998
i6/2993
i6/2993
P-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
135/5000
140/4000
135/5000
275/5500
285/5800
375/6250
375/6250
159
-
4 Series Gran Coupé
300/1350
400/1750
300/1350
500/1900
500/1800
650/2750
650/2750
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
7.5
7.2
8.2
4.69
4.9
3.5
3.7
240
240
236
250
250
290
280
7.7
5.8
7.9
9.4
9.8
12.2
12.5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
146
127
152
178
188
232
237
May 21
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5-door Fastback • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 59 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Swoopy two-door styling. Bad: Not as practical as the 3 Series. Our choice: The M440i. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Audi A5 / S5 Sportback, Mercedes CLA
420i Gran Coupé M Sport
420d Gran Coupé M Sport
M440i xDrive Gran Coupé
974 067 19 500
1 020 877 20 430
1 415 447 28 280
4/1998
4/1995
6/2998
P-T
D-T
P-T
5 Series
135/5000
140/4000
285/5800
-
300/1350
400/1750
500/1900
8/R
8/R
8/4
A
A
A
7.9 235
7.5 233
4.7 250
7.8
5.9
9.8
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
149
130
187
-
4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 304/876 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Always an excellent product overall. Bad: 520d the sole model until M5 arrives. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi A6, Lexus ES, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
520d M Sport
1 248 731
7 Series
24 960
4/1995
D-T
145/4000
78
400/1500
8/R
A
7.31 233
6.7
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
147
May 24
4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 74 litres (740i / 740d) 65 litres (M760e) • Boot: 368 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Politicians approve. Bad: It's ugly as sin. Our choice: Any. Replacement due: M760e added. Also look at: Audi S8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
740i Design Pure Excellence
740i M Sport
740d xDrive Design Pure Excellence
740d xDrive M Sport
M760e xDrive
8 Series Coupé / Convertible / M8 Coupé / Convertible
2 284 104
2 359 104
2 404 607
2 479 607
3 090 000
45 570
47 070
47 970
49 470
61 620
i6/2998 P-T
i6/2998 P-T
i6/2993 D-T
i6/2993 D-T
i6/2998 P-T/H
280/5200 128
280/5200 259/4000 259/4000 420 -
540/1850
540/1850
670/1750
670/1750
800
8/R
8/R
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
5.17
5.4
6.3
6.3
4.3
250
250
250
250
250
9.5
9.5
8.3
8.3
2.6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
179
179
182
182
49
Jun 23
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2-door Coupé / Cabriolet • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 68 litres • Boot: 312/656 litres (Coupé) 184/488 litres (Cabriolet) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Design and performance. Bad: More GT than outright sports car. Our choice: M850i. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage, Mercedes-AMG SL, Porsche 911
M850i xDrive Coupé
M850i xDrive Convertible
M8 competition Coupé
M8 competition Convertible
2 305 353 46 000
2 455 353 48 980
3 424 178 68 270
3 575 017 71 270
V8/4395
V8/4395
V8/4395
V8/4395
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
8 Series Gran Coupé / M8 Gran Coupé
390/5500 197
390/5500
460/6000
460/6000 231
750/1800
750/1800
750/1800
750/1800
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
3.93
3.9
3.2
3.83
250
250
250
250
12.5
12.7
12.5
12.8
8
8
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
238
243
239
244
Oct 19
May 21
4-door Fastback • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 68 litres • Boot: 312/888 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Modern design first seen on the Coupé. Bad: Untested. Our choice: M850i. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi S7 / RS7 Sportback, Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, Porsche Panamera
M850i xDrive Gran Coupé
M8 competition Gran Coupé
2 255 353 45 000
3 374 849 67 290
V8/4395
V8/4395
P-T
P-T
390/5500 185
460/6000
-
750/1800
750/1800
8/4
8/4
A
A
4.15 250
3.2 250
12.8
12.5
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
245
239
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5-door Fastback • Seats: 5 • Boot: 280/904 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: A good example of an EV done right. Bad: Challenges wirh space. Our choice: With EVs, the biggest battery always wins. Replacement due: eDrive35 added. Also look at: Mercedes EQE Sedan, Porsche Taycan
i4 eDrive35 M Sport
i4 M50
1 293 300
1 696 200
25 850
33 870
electric
electric
E
E
210 400 186
400
750
E/R
E/4
E
E
6.0 190
4.11 225
i5
E
E
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
Jun 23
4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: M60 xDrive. Replacement due: eDrive40 added. Also look at: Mercedes EQE Sedan
i5 eDrive40 M Sport
i5 M60 xDrive
1 842 500
2 190 000
36 780
43 700
electric
electric
E
E
250
442
-
400
795
E/R
E/4
E
E
i7
6.0 193
3.8 230
E
E
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
-
4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: A true tech fest. Bad: There are less expensive ways of saving the ozone. Our choice: Only one drivetrain. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Audi RS e-tron GT, Mercedes EQS Sedan, Porsche Taycan
i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence
i7 xDrive60 M Sport
2 935 000 58 530
3 010 000 60 020
electric
electric
E
E
400
400
-
745
745
E/4
E/4
E
E
4.7 240
4.7 240
iX
E
E
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: The next wave of the EV onslaught. Bad: Looks a bit too similar to its non-EV siblings. Our choice: The more affordable xDrive40. Replacement due: M60 added. Also look at: Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-Pace, Lotus Eletre, Mercedes EQS SUV
iX xDrive40
iX xDrive50
iX M60
1 735 000 34 640
2 350 000 46 890
2 975 000 59 330
electric
electric
electric
E
E
E
240
385
455
-
iX1
630
765
1015
E/4
E/4
E/4
E
E
E
6.1 200
4.6 200
3.8 250
E
E
E
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
0
-
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Boot 344/1 200 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Merc EQA/EQB gets some competition. Bad: At seven-digit prices, still out of reach for most buyers. Our choice: Only one drivetrain. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BYD Atto 3, Mercedes EQA / EQB, Volvo EX30 / XC40 Recharge / C40
iX1 xDrive30 xLine
iX1 xDrive30 M Sport
1 205 000
1 245 000
24 090
24 890
electric
electric
E
E
230
230
110
494
494
E/4
E/4
E
E
5.6 180
5.62 180
iX3
E
E
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
Mar 24
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Another "affordable" EV. Bad: Like its rivals, lots of benefits over ICE engines, but lack of charging stations limit its practicality. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Audi e-tron, Mercedes EQA / EQB, Volvo XC40 Recharge / C40
iX3 M Sport
1 361 400
X1
27 210
electric
E
210 101
400
E/4
E
6.68 180
E
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
Dec 22
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 54 litres (18i, 18d) 47 litres (30e) • Boot: 344/1 200 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Bigger than before, decent driving experience. Bad: Dull engine line-up. Our choice: 18d M Sport. Replacement due: xDrive30e PHEV added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Tonale, Audi Q3, Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLA / GLB, MINI Countryman, Volvo XC40
X1 sDrive18i xLine
X1 sDrive18i M Sport
X1 sDrive18d xLine
X1 sDrive18d M Sport
X1 xDrive30e xLine
X1 xDrive30e M Sport
788 899
828 899
816 212
856 212
1 050 000
1 090 000
15 810
16 610
16 350
17 150
21 010
21 800
3/1499 P-T
3/1499 P-T
4/1995 D-T
4/1995 D-T
3/1499 P-T/H
3/1499 P-T/H
115/4900
115/4900
110/3750
110/3750
240
240
72
-
X2
230/1500
230/1500
360/1500
360/1500
477
477
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/4
7/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
8.74
9.0
8.9
8.9
5.6
5.6
215
215
210
210
205
205
7.8
7.8
6.0
6.0
1.9
1.9
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
148
148
132
132
36
36
Jul 23
-
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 54 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Tonale, Audi Q3 Sportback, Jaguar E-Pace, Lexus UX, Mercedes GLA, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC40
X2 sDrive18i M Sport
X2 M35i
879 738
1 223 936
X3
17 620
24 470
3/1499
4/1995
P-T
P-T
115/4900
233/5750
-
230/1500
400/2000
7/F
7/4
DC
DC
9.0 213
5.4 250
8.0
9.4
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
153
178
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 65 litres (petrol) 68 litres (diesel) • 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: Late 2024. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q5, Jaguar F-Pace, Lexus NX, Land Rover Discovery Sport / Range Rover Evoque,
Maserati Grecale, Mercedes GLC, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60
X3 sDrive18d
X3 sDrive18d M Sport
X3 sDrive20i
X3 sDrive20i M Sport
X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive20d M Sport
X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive30d M Sport
X3 M40i
X3 M competition
981 884 19 650
1 021 884 20 450
1 046 921 20 950
1 086 921 21 740
1 097 731 21 960
1 137 731 22 750
1 298 096 25 950
1 338 096 26 740
1 509 901 30 160
2 130 017 42 510
X4
4/1995
4/1995
4/1998
4/1998
4/1995
4/1995
i6/2993
i6/2993
i6/2998
i6/2993
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
110/4000
110/4000
135/5000
135/5000
140/4000
140/4000
195/4000
195/4000
285/5800
375/6250
-
350/1500
350/1500
300/1350
300/1350
400/1750
400/1750
620/2000
620/2000
500/1900
650/2750
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/R
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
9.7
9.7
8.2
8.2
8.0
8.0
5.8
5.8
4.5
3.8
198
198
215
215
213
213
240
240
250
285
6.2
6.2
8.8
8.8
6.7
6.7
7.9
7.9
10.7
12.7
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
136
136
166
166
147
147
173
173
204
244
-
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. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback, Jaguar E-Pace, Maserati Grecale, Porsche Macan
X4 xDrive20d
X4 xDrive20d M Sport
X4 M40i
X4 M competition
X5
1 188 731 23 770
1 228 731 24 560
1 599 901 31 950
2 220 017 44 300
4/1995
4/1995
i6/2998
i6/2993
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
140/4000
140/4000
285/5800
375/6250
-
400/1750
400/1750
500/1900
600/2600
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
8.0
8.0
4.5
3.8
213
213
250
285
6.7
6.7
10.7
12.8
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
147
147
204
244
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 69 litres (50e) 80 litres (30d) 83 litres (40i, M60i, M competition) • Boot: 384/1 432 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Serious performance from the quad-turbo M50d. Bad: X3 is almost just as good. Our choice: 30d. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q7, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Mercedes GLE, Lexus RX, Porsche Cayenne, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Velar
/ Range Rover Sport, Maserati Levante, Volvo XC90
X5 xDrive30d
X5 xDrive30d M Sport
X5 xDrive40i
X5 xDrive40i M Sport
X5 xDrive50e
X5 xDrive50e M Sport
X5 M60i
X5 M competition
X6
1 708 637
1 768 637
1 739 476
1 799 476
1 880 000
1 927 000
2 119 215
3 251 901
34 120
35 310
34 730
35 930
37 530
38 460
42 290
64 840
i6/2993 D-T 219/4000
i6/2993 D-T 219/4000
i6/2998 P-T 280/5200
i6/2998 P-T 280/5200
i6/2998 P-T/H
360
i6/2998 P-T/H
360
V8/4395 P-T 390/5500
V8/4395 P-T 460/6000
-
670/1500
670/1500
540/1850
540/1850
700
700
750/1800
750/1800
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
6.1
6.1
5.4
5.4
4.8
4.8
4.3
3.9
233
233
250
250
250
250
250
290
9.4
9.4
11.2
11.2
2.3
2.3
14.3
15.0
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
206
206
211
211
41
41
269
285
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 80 litres (30d) 83 litres (40i, M60i, M competition) • Boot: 320/900 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Level of technology and increased interior space. Bad: Challenging rear design. Our choice: xDrive40i. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q8, Mercedes GLE Coupé, Porsche Cayenne Coupé, Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Maserati Levante
X6 xDrive30d M Sport
X6 xDrive40i M Sport
X6 M60i
X6 M competition
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1 828 637 36 510
1 859 476 37 120
2 179 215 43 490
3 311 901 66 030
i6/2993
i6/2998
V8/4395
V8/4395
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
219/4000 280/5200 390/5500 164
460/6000
-
670/1500
540/1850
750/1800
750/1800
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
6.1
5.4
4.34
3.9
233
9.4
250 11.2
250 14.28
290 15.0
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
206
211
269
285
Apr 24
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5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 80 litres (40d) 83 litres (M60i) • Boot: 760/1 544 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: It's hard not to miss. Bad: Its size can be intimidating. Our choice: M Sport. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q7, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover, Lexus LX, Mercedes GLS, Toyota Land Cruiser 300, Volvo XC90
X7 xDrive40d Design Pure Excellence
X7 xDrive40d M Sport
X7 M60i
2 069 309 41 300
2 144 309 42 790
2 480 558 49 480
i6/2993
i6/2993
V8/4395
D-T
D-T
P-T
XM
259/4400
259/4400
390/5500
-
720/1750
720/1750
750/1800
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
5.9 245
5.9 245
4.7 250
9.6
9.6
14.6
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
210
210
277
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 69 litres • Boot 368/1 112 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: The biggest and wildest styled BMW. Bad: M badge is a stretch. Our choice: XM. Replacement due: Label model added. Also look at: Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga, Land Rover Range Rover, Maserati Levante, Mercedes-Maybach GLS, Porsche Cayenne
XM
XM Label
3 400 000
4 050 000
67 790
80 730
V8/4395 P-T/H
V8/4395 P-T/H
Z4
480 176
550
-
800
1000
8/4
8/4
A
A
4.30 250
3.8 290
3.24
2.4
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
36
45
Jan 24
-
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: Not so much a sports car, but more of a GT. Our choice: M40i. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Porsche 718 Boxster
Z4 sDrive20i M Sport
Z4 M40i
993 899 19 890
1 332 760 26 640
4/1998
i6/2998
P-T
P-T
145/4500
285/5800
-
320/1450
500/1850
8/R
8/R
A
A
6.6 240
4.1 250
7.8
8.9
4
4
S
S
BYD
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
148
171
-
www.byd.com/za Dealers: 6
Atto 3
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Decent styling and lots of promise. Bad: An unknown entity. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BMW iX1, GWM Ora 03, Mercedes EQA, Volvo EX30
Atto 3 Standard
Atto 3 Extended
768 000
835 000
15 390
16 730
electric
electric
E
E
150
150
-
310
310
E/F
E/F
Chery
E
E
7.3 160
7.3 160
E
E
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
-
www.chery.co.za Telephone: 010 448 5388 Dealers: 60
Tiggo 4 Pro
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 51 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: A Chinese car we like the look of. Bad: Poor ride quality. Our choice: 1.5T Elite. Replacement due: Update due. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Citroën C3 Aircross, Haval Jolion, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan Magnite, Renault
Kiger, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Volkswagen T-Cross
Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 LiT
Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 LiT auto
Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 Urban
Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 Comfort
Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite
Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite auto
Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite SE
279 900
314 900
308 900
345 900
355 900
386 900
408 900
5 680
6 370
6 250
6 990
7 190
7 810
8 240
4/1499
4/1499
4/1499
4/1499
4/1498
4/1498
4/1498
P
P
P
P
P-T
P-T
P-T
83/6150
83/6150
83/6150
83/6150
108/5500
108/5500
108/5500
Tiggo 7 Pro
78
138/4000
138/4000
138/4000
138/4000
210/1750
210/1750
210/1750
5/F
V/F
5/F
V/F
6/F
V/F
V/F
M
V
M
A
M
V
V
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
10.0
10.0
10.73
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
8.4
8.2
8.4
8.2
8.4
8.2
8.2
2
2
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
167
162
167
162
167
162
162
Jun 22
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 51 litres • 280/1 040 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Undercuts the Haval H6. Bad: Bland. Our choice: Executive. Replacement due: Premium models added. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford Territory, Haval H6, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Creta, Jaecoo J7, Jeep Renegade, Kia Seltos,
Mazda CX-3, Opel Crossland, Peugeot 2008, Proton X50, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Corolla Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross
Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Distinction
Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Executive
Tiggo 7 Pro Max 1.6TGDI 290T Premium
Tiggo 7 Pro Max 1.6TGDI 290T Premium AWD
Tiggo 7 Pro Max 1.6TGDI 290T Distinction
Tiggo 7 Pro Max 1.6TGDI 290T Executive
Tiggo 7 Pro Max 1.6TGDI 290T Executive AWD
442 900
477 900
499 900
569 900
529 900
559 900
609 900
8 920
9 620
10 060
11 450
10 650
11 250
12 250
4/1498
4/1498
4/1598
4/1598
4/1598
4/1598
4/1598
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
108/5500
108/5500
145/5500
145/5500
145/5500
145/5500
145/5500
75
93
Tiggo 8 Pro
210/1750
210/1750
290/1750
290/1750
290/1750
290/1750
290/1750
V/F
V/F
7/F
7/4
7/F
7/F
7/4
V
V
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.66 174
8.2
8.2
8.4
9.4
8.4
8.4
9.4
4
6
4
7
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
168
168
163
186
163
163
186
Oct 22
Mar 24
5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 51 litres • Boot 72/360/1 184 • Service Plan: 7 year / 90 000 km
Good: Luxurious interior and ride comfort. Bad: As always, brand perception about Chinese cars. Our choice: AWD. Replacement due: AWD added. Also look at: Hyundai Grand Creta, Mahindra Scorpio-N / XUV700, Mitsubishi Outlander, Peugeot 5008, Proton X90,
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6TGDI 290T Executive
Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0TGDI 390T Executive
Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0TGDI 390T Executive AWD
609 900
669 900
731 900
12 250
13 440
14 670
4/1598
4/1998
4/1998
P-T
P-T
P-T
145/5500
187/5500
187/5500
112
-
290/1750
390/1750
390/1750
7/F
7/F
7/4
DC
DC
DC
8.9 190
7.82 200
-
Citroën
8.6
9.12
10.4
9
9
10
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
172
180
206
Jul 22
Dec 23
-
www.citroen.co.za Telephone: 0860 738 472
C3
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 30 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: 1.2 Feel. Replacement due: Max added. Also look at: Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Suzuki Ignis
C3 1.2 Feel
C3 1.2 Max
239 900
252 900
4 880
5 140
3/1199
3/1199
P
P
C3
61/5750
61/5750
-
115/3750
115/3750
5/F
5/F
M
M
-
-
6.7
6.7
2
2
S
S
-
-
S
S
-
S
S
133
133
-
5-door Hatchback • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 248/800 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: An honest, competent budget option. Bad: Asthamatic 1.2 non-turbo engine. Our choice: Shine. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Honda Fit, Hyundai i20, Kia Rio, Mazda Mazda2, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Volkswagen Polo.
Long-term test: 1.2T Shine (Feb 21)
C3 1.2 Feel
C3 1.2T Shine
312 200
383 500
6 320
7 740
3/1199
3/1199
P
P-T
C3 Aircross
60/6750
81/5500
66
-
118/2750
205/1500
5/F
6/F
M
A
13.2 169
9.4 194
6.8
7.2
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
128
137
Aug 23
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 200-304/920 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Spaciousness. Bad: Lots of competition. Our choice: Shine. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Fiat 500X, Ford Puma, Haval Jolion, Honda Elevate / HR-V, Hyundai Venue / Creta, Jeep Renegade, Kia Seltos, Mahindra
XUV300, Mazda CX-3, Opel Crossland, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Corolla Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross
C3 Aircross 1.2T Feel
C3 Aircross 1.2T Shine
438 500
465 500
8 830
9 370
3/1199
3/1199
P-T
P-T
C5 Aircross
81/5500
81/5500
63
205/1500
205/1500
6/F
6/F
A
A
10.7 184
11.74 184
7.8
7.8
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
146
146
Feb 20
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: Facelifted. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Haval H6, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Jaecoo J7, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Opel Grandland, Peugeot
3008, Renault Koleos, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
C5 Aircross 1.6T Feel
C5 Aircross 1.6T Shine
639 900
689 900
12 840
13 840
4/1598
4/1598
P-T
P-T
121/6000
121/6000
80
78
240/1400
240/1400
6/F
6/F
A
A
10.24 189
10.77 189
9.5
9.5
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
179
179
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www.ferrari.co.za Telephone: 011 706 6900 Dealers: 2
296
2-door Coupé / Cabriolet • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 65 litres • Service Plan: 7 year
Good: Ferrari moves with the (hybrid) times. Bad: No V8 soundtrack. Our choice: Whichever one you can afford. Replacement due: GTS added. Also look at: Lamborghini Huracán, Maserati MC20, McLaren GT
296 GTB
296 GTS
6 804 500 135 560
7 494 800 149 300
V6/2992 P-T/H 610/8000
V6/2992 P-T/H 610/8000
-
740/6250
740/6250
8/R
8/R
DC
DC
Purosangue
2.9 330+
2.9 330+
7.7
7.8
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
149
153
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5-door SUV • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 100 litres • Service Plan: 7 year
Good: A genuinely physics-bending SUV from the only people that can pull it off. Bad: Purists hate it. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Purosangue
9 759 300 194 380
V12/6496
P
533/7750
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716/6250
8/4
SF90
DC
3.3 310+
20.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
393
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2-door Coupé / Cabriolet • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 68 litres • Service Plan: 7 year
Good: The fastest series production Ferrari to date. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Spider. Replacement due: Spider added. Also look at: Aston Martin DB12, McLaren 750S, Lamborghini Revuelto
SF90 Stradale
SF90 Spider
10 522 400 209 570
11 573 600 230 490
V8/3990 P-T/H
V8/3990 P-T/H
735
735
-
800+electric 8/4
800+electric 8/4
DC
DC
Roma
2.5 340
2.5 340
7.3
7.3
4
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
154
149
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2-door Cabriolet • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Service Plan: 7 year
Good: Drop-top speeding gets sexy again. Bad: Ideally needs four more cylinders. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Spider is new. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage Roadster / DB12 Volante, Bentley Continental GTC, Maserati MC20 Cielo
Roma Spider
6 231 600 124 150
V8/3855
P
456/5750
-
760/3000
8/R
Fiat
DC
3.4 320+
TBA
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
TBA
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www.fiat.co.za Telephone: 010 252 5000 Dealers: 35
500
3-door Hatch / 2-door Convertible • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 152/544 litres • Service Plan: None
Good: Retro design. Fun to drive. Many features. Bad: Design now very long in the tooth. Our choice: Cult. Replacement due: 2024. Also look at: For 500 hatch: MINI Cooper
500 TwinAir Cult
271 900
5 520
2/875
P-T
63/5500
-
145/1900
5/F
AM
11.5 173
4.8
7
S
-
-
S
S
S
90
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500 TwinAir Club
306 900
6 210
2/875
P-T
63/5500
-
145/1900
5/F
AM
11.5 173
4.8
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
90
-
500 TwinAir Dolcevita
341 900
6 910
2/875
P-T
63/5500
-
145/1900
5/F
AM
11.5 173
4.8
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
90
-
500C TwinAir Dolcevita
379 900
7 670
2/875
P-T
63/5500
-
145/1900
5/F
AM
11.5 173
4.8
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
90
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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 Sport. Replacement due: EST (Extended Soft-Top) added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Venue, Jeep Renegade, Kia
Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Toyota Corolla Cross / C-HR, Volkswagen T-Cross / Taigo
500X 1.4T Cross
519 900
10 450
4/1368
P-T
103/5000
-
230/2500
6/F
DC
9.8 190
6.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
133
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500X 1.4T Sport
572 900
11 510
4/1368
P-T
103/5000
-
230/2500
6/F
DC
9.8 190
6.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
133
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500X 1.4T Sport EST
592 900
11 910
4/1368
P-T
103/5000
-
230/2500
6/F
DC
9.8 190
6.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
133
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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. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: For Sedan: Honda Ballade, Kia Pegas, Suzuki Ciaz, Toyota Corolla Quest / Corolla Sedan, Volkswagen Polo Sedan. For Hatch: Honda Fit, Hyundai i20, Mazda
Mazda3, Renault Clio, Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Starlet / Corolla Hatch, Volkswagen Polo Hatch
Tipo Sedan 1.4
327 900
6 630
4/1368
P
70/6000
-
127/4500
6/F
M
11.5 185
6.8
6
S
-
-
S
S
S
141
-
Tipo Sedan 1.4 City Life
404 900
8 170
4/1368
P
70/6000
-
127/4500
6/F
M
11.5 185
6.8
6
S
-
-
S
S
S
141
-
Tipo Sedan 1.6 City Life
469 900
9 460
4/1598
P
81/5500
-
152/4500
6/F
A
11.2 192
7.6
6
S
-
-
S
S
S
146
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Tipo Hatch 1.4 City Life
390 900
7 890
4/1368
P
70/6000
-
127/4500
6/F
M
11.5 185
6.8
6
S
-
-
S
S
S
141
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Tipo Hatch 1.4 Life
430 900
8 680
4/1368
P
70/6000
-
127/4500
6/F
M
11.5 185
6.8
6
S
-
S
S
S
S
141
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Tipo Hatch 1.6 City Life
451 900
9 100
4/1598
P
81/5500
-
152/4500
6/F
A
11.2 192
7.6
6
S
-
-
S
S
S
146
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Tipo Hatch 1.6 Life
489 900
9 860
4/1598
P
81/5500
-
152/4500
6/F
A
11.2 192
7.6
6
S
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S
S
S
S
146
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Ford
www.ford.co.za Telephone: 0860 011 022 Dealers: 123
Everest
5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 76 litres • Boot 108/440/1 884 litres • Service Plan: Optional 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: V6 power comes home again. Bad: Most people are buying Fortuners. Our choice: Has to be the V6. Replacement due: XLT and Wildtrak added. Also look at: Hyundai Santa Fe, Isuzu mu-X, Kia Sorento, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,
Toyota Fortuner / Land Cruiser Prado
Everest 2.0 BiTurbo XLT
900 700
18 030
4/1996
D-T
154/3750
-
500/1750
10/R
A
Everest 2.0 BiTurbo 4x4 XLT
974 800
19 510
4/1996
D-T
154/3750
67
500/1750
10/4
A
10/R
Everest 2.0 BiTurbo Sport
Everest 2.0 BiTurbo 4x4 Sport
986 400
19 740
4/1996
D-T
154/3750
-
500/1750
1 065 600
21 320
4/1996
D-T
154/3750
-
500/1750 10x2/2-4
Everest 3.0TD V6 4WD Wildtrak
1 162 700
23 250
V6/2993
D-T
184/3250
-
600/1750
Everest 3.0TD V6 4WD Platinum
1 227 000
24 530
V6/2993
D-T
184/3250
-
600/1750 10x2/4
Mustang
10/4
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9.0
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
198
-
9.82 180
-
9.0
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
198
Dec 23
A
-
-
9.0
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
198
-
A
-
-
9.0
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
198
-
A
-
-
10.2
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
224
-
A
-
-
10.2
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
224
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2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 61 litres • Boot: 256/672 litres (Fastback) 240 (Convertible) • Service Plan: Optional 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Character and exterior design. Bad: Not the most sophisticated. Our choice: Fastback. Replacement due: Due soon. Also look at: Audi S5, BMW 4 Series, Toyota GR Supra
Mustang 5.0 GT Fastback
1 142 900
22 860
V8/5038
P
330/7000
529/4600
10/R
A
4.8 250
14.8
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
279
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Mustang 5.0 GT/CS California Special Fastback
1 216 400
24 320
V8/5038
P
330/7000 180
529/4600
10/R
A
4.81 250
14.8
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
279
Jan 23
Mustang 5.0 GT Convertible
1 220 900
24 410
V8/5038
P
330/7000
529/4600
10/R
A
4.8 250
14.8
5
S
S
S
S
S
S
279
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Puma
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Boot 200/824 litres • Service Plan: Optional 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: A promising addition to a busy segment. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Haval Jolion, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Proton X50, Toyota Corolla Cross /
C-HR, Volkswagen T-Roc
Puma 1.0T Titanium
570 400
11 460
3/998
P-T
92/6000
-
170/1400
7/F
DC
-
6.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
121
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Puma 1.0T ST-Line Vignale
614 400
12 340
3/998
P-T
92/6000
70
170/1400
7/F
DC 12.60 187
6.36
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
121
Jun 24
Ranger
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Single Cab / Extended Cab / Double Cab Pick-Up • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: The wait was worth it. Bad: Lack of service plan. Our choice: Always the V6. Replacement due: Tremor and Platinum added. Also look at: GWM P-Series, Isuzu D-Max, JAC T8 / T9, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Peugeot Landtrek, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
110
Ranger 2.0 SiT Single Cab XL
514 800
10 350
4/1996
D-T
125/3500
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405/1750
Ranger 2.0 SiT Single Cab XL auto
Ranger 2.0 SiT Single Cab XL 4x4
Ranger 2.0 SiT Single Cab XL 4x4 auto
Ranger 2.0 SiT SuperCab XL
534 400
587 700
608 100
526 700
10 740
11 800
12 210
10 590
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
125/3500
125/3500
125/3500
125/3500
-
405/1750
6/R
405/1750 6x2/2-4
405/1750 6x2/2-4
405/1750
6/R
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6/R
M
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8.3
6
S
S
O
S
S
S
181
-
A
M
A
M
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-
9.0
8.5
9.2
8.3
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
197
187
203
181
-
-
405/1750
6/R
A
-
-
9.0
6
S
S
O
S
S
S
197
-
125/3500
125/3500
154/3750
154/3750
125/3500
125/3500
125/3500
-
405/1750
405/1750
500/1750
500/1750
405/1750
405/1750
405/1750
6x2/2-4
6/R
10x2/2-4
10x2/2-4
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
A
A
A
A
M
M
M
-
-
9.2
9.0
9.0
9.0
8.3
8.5
8.3
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
O
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
203
197
195
195
181
187
181
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Ranger 2.0 SiT Double Cab XL auto
Ranger 2.0 SiT Double Cab XL 4x4
604 400
662 900
12 140
13 300
4/1996
4/1996
D-T
D-T
125/3500
125/3500
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405/1750
6/R
405/1750 6x2/2-4
A
M
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9.0
8.5
7
7
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
197
187
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688 800 13 820
648 600 13 020
732 600 14 690
767 600 15 390
854 500 17 120
866 900 17 360
953 800 19 090
978 600 19 590
1 040 600 20 820
1 057 200 21 150
1 120 100 22 400
1 226 700 24 520
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
V6/2993
V6/2996
V6/2996
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
125/3500
125/3500
125/3500
154/3750
154/3750
154/3750
154/3750
154/3750
154/3750
184/3250
184/3250
292/5650
71
65
79
-
405/1750
405/1750
405/1750
500/1750
500/1750
500/1750
500/1750
500/1750
500/1750
600/1750
600/1750
583/3500
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
8.71 180
10.81 180
9.35
-
9.2
9.0
9.2
8.6
9.0
8.6
9.0
9.0
9.0
10.1
10.1
13.8
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
9
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
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S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
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S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
203
197
203
188
195
188
195
195
195
222
222
262
Oct 23
Apr 24
Jun 24
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Ranger 2.0 SiT Double Cab XL 4x4 auto
Ranger 2.0 SiT Double Cab XLT
Ranger 2.0 SiT Double Cab XLT 4x4
Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo Double Cab XLT
Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo Double Cab XLT 4x4
Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo Double Cab Wildtrak
Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo Double Cab Wildtrak 4x4
Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo Double Cab Tremor 4WD
Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo Double Cab Wildtrak X 4WD
Ranger 3.0TD V6 Double Cab Wildtrak 4WD
Ranger 3.0TD V6 Double Cab Platinum 4WD
Ranger 3.0T V6 Double Cab Raptor 4WD
Territory
6x2/2-4
6/R
6x2/2-4
10/R
10x2/2-4
10/R
10x2/2-4
10x2/4
10x2/4
10x2/4
10x2/4
10x2/4
2
TE
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BL
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H
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125/3500
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
TR
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D-T
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
GE
AR
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11 920
11 840
14 860
16 290
10 510
11 420
11 650
EN
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10 970
593 300
589 500
741 300
813 000
522 600
568 300
579 900
HP
(R)
545 900
PR
ICE
(R)
Ranger 2.0 SiT SuperCab XL auto
Ranger 2.0 SiT SuperCab XL 4x4 auto
Ranger 2.0 SiT SuperCab XLT
Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo SuperCab XLT 4x4
Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo SuperCab Wildtrak 4x4
Ranger 2.0 SiT Double Cab
Ranger 2.0 SiT Double Cab 4x4
Ranger 2.0 SiT Double Cab XL
Data collected using Racelogic VBOX. See CARmag.co.za
5-door Cross-Over / SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Service Plan: Optional 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson, Jaecoo J7, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Proton X70, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
Territory 1.8T Ambiente
Territory 1.8T Trend
Territory 1.8T Titanium
576 000
632 600
707 000
11 570
12 700
14 180
4/1764
4/1764
4/1764
P-T
P-T
P-T
138/5200
138/5200
138/5200
-
318/1750
318/1750
318/1750
7/F
7/F
7/F
DC
DC
DC
Tourneo Custom
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8.4
8.4
8.4
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
161
161
161
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5-door MPV • Seats: 8 • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Easily seats eight, comfy ride. Bad: Up against strong competition. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Hyundai Staria, Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Opel Zafira, Toyota Quantum, Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
Tourneo Custom 2.0SiT Trend LWB
999 200 20 000
4/1996
D-T
GWM
100/3500
-
360/1750
8/F
A
-
-
8.0
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
174
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www.gwm.co.za | www.gwmora.co.za Telephone: 011 884 8666 Dealers: 77
Ora 03
5-Door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Boot 152/864 litres • Service Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: A worthy rival to the European EV set. Bad: A little more range is always welcome. Our choice: 300 Super Luxury. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BYD Atto 3, Volvo EX30
Ora 03 300 Super Luxury
Ora 03 400 Super Luxury
Ora 03 400 Ultra Luxury
Ora 03 400 GT Ultra Luxury
686 950
775 950
805 950
835 950
13 780
15 550
16 150
16 750
P-Series
electric
electric
electric
electric
E
E
E
E
126
126
126
126
81
-
250
250
250
250
E/F
E/F
E/F
E/F
A
A
A
A
7,60 160
8.4
8.4
8.5
-
E
E
E
E
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
0
0
Dec 23
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Single / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2 (Single Cab) 4/5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 78 litres • Service Plan: 10 year / 100 000 km
Good: A bakkie on a budget. Bad: Rough edges. Our choice: One engine derivative at this stage. Replacement due: LTD added. Also look at: Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, JAC T8 / T9, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Peugeot Landtrek, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
P-Series 2.0TD Single Cab SX
P-Series 2.0TD Single Cab SX 4x4
P-Series 2.0TD Single Cab DLX
P-Series 2.0TD Single Cab DLX 4x4
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab SX
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab SX auto
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab SX 4x4
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab SX 4x4 auto
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab DLX
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab DLX auto
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab DLX 4x4
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab DLX 4x4 auto
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab LS
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab LS 4x4
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab LT
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab LT 4x4
P-Series 2.0TD Double Cab LTD 4x4
Steed 5
413 050
469 150
443 650
499 750
444 650
487 550
497 750
535 450
473 250
515 050
525 250
562 950
526 250
577 250
598 850
653 750
694 950
8 330
9 440
8 940
10 050
8 960
9 810
10 010
10 760
9 530
10 360
10 560
11 310
10 580
11 600
12 030
13 120
13 940
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
120/3600
53
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
400/1500
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
8/R
6x2/2-4
8x2/2-4
6/R
8/R
6x2/2-4
8x2/2-4
8/R
8x2/2-4
8/R
8x2/2-4
8x2/2-4
M
M
M
M
M
A
M
A
M
A
M
A
A
A
A
A
A
12,65
-
11.5
12.1
11.5
12.1
10.8
10.8
11.3
11.3
10.8
10.8
11.3
11.3
10.8
11.4
10.8
11.4
11.4
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
259
259
259
259
259
227
259
244
259
227
259
244
219
246
219
246
246
Nov 21
Aug 23
Single / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2 (Single Cab) 4/5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Service Plan: None (Single Cab) 3 year / 40 000 km (Double Cab)
Good: Value. Feels solid. Bad: Ride. Our choice: Double Cab SX. Replacement due: Updated. Also look at: Isuzu D-Max Gen 6, JAC T6, Mahindra Pik Up
Steed 5 2.0VGT Single Cab S
Steed 5 2.0VGT Double Cab SX
Steed 5 2.0VGT Double Cab SX 4WD
305 950
390 150
423 350
6 200
7 870
8 530
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
D-T
D-T
D-T
110/4000
110/4000
110/4000
-
320/1400 6/R
320/1400 6/R
320/1400 6x2/2-4
Tank 300
M
M
M
-
-
9.1
9.1
9.5
2
2
2
S
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
-
-
210
210
228
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5-Door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 75 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BAIC B40 Plus, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Mahindra Scorpio-N
Tank 300 2.0T Super Luxury 4x4
Tank 300 2.0T Ultra Luxury 4x4
Tank 300 2.0T HEV Super Luxury 4x4
725 950
775 950
851 950
14 560
15 550
17 060
4/1967 P-T 162/5500
4/1967 P-T 162/5500
4/1998 P-T/H 255/5500
-
380/1800
380/1800
648/1700
8x2/4
8x2/4
9x2/4
Haval
A
A
A
-
-
11.4
11.4
10.1
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
218
218
196
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www.haval.co.za Telephone: 011 884 8666 Dealers: 32
H6
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km (2.0GDIT) 5 year / 75 000 km (HEV)
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Possibly the Luxury. Replacement due: HEV hybrid added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Territory, Hyundai Tucson, Jaecoo J7, Kia Sportage, Mahindra Scorpio-N / XUV700, Mazda CX-5, Nissan
X-Trail, Opel Grandland, Peugeot 3008, Proton X70, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
H6 2.0GDIT Premium
H6 2.0GDIT Luxury
H6 2.0GDIT 4WD Luxury
H6 2.0GDIT 4WD Super Luxury
H6 1.5T HEV Ultra Luxury
492 050
537 050
569 350
610 750
679 950
9 900
10 800
11 440
12 260
13 640
4/1967 P-T
4/1967 P-T
4/1967 P-T
4/1967 P-T
4/1499 P-T/H
150/6000
150/6000
150/6000
150/6000
179
-
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
530
7/F
7/F
7/4
7/4
V/F
DC
DC
DC
DC
V
8.5
-
8.9
8.9
10.0
10.0
6.2
6
6
6
6
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
169
169
190
190
121
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Power to match its go-fast looks. Bad: But it's likely not much faster than regular H6s. AWD an unnecessary addition. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30, Subaru Crosstrek, Toyota C-HR, VW T-Roc
H6 GT 2.0GDIT 4WD Super Luxury
Jolion
652 250
13 090
4/1967
P-T
155/6000
-
325/1500
7/4
DC
-
-
10.1
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
193
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 57 litres (1.5T) 55 litres (HEV) • Boot 256/1 288 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km (1.5T) 5 year / 75 000 km (HEV)
Good: Generous spec. Bad: Dual-clutch hesitant at times. Our choice: Luxury auto. Replacement due: S and HEV added. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Chery Tiggo4 Pro / Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Ford Puma, Honda Elevate / HR-V, Hyundai Creta, Jaecoo J7,
Jeep Renegade, Kia Seltos, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Proton X50, Toyota Corolla Cross
Jolion 1.5T City
Jolion 1.5T Premium
Jolion 1.5T Luxury
Jolion 1.5T Luxury auto
Jolion 1.5T Super Luxury
Jolion 1.5T S Super Luxury
Jolion 1.5 HEV Luxury
Jolion 1.5 HEV Super Luxury
348 350 7 040
389 150
7 850
389 450
7 860
429 650 8 660
462 750 9 320
496 950 10 000
549 950 11 050
579 950 11 650
4/1497
4/1497
4/1497
4/1497
4/1497
4/1499
4/1499
4/1499
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P/H
P/H
105/5600
105/5600
105/5600
105/5600
105/5600
130/5500
140
140
89
-
210/2000
210/2000
210/2000
210/2000
210/2000
270/1500
375
375
6/F
7/F
6/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
V/F
V/F
Honda
M
DC
M
DC
DC
DC
V
V
9.30 180
-
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
6.0
6.0
4
4
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
172
186
172
186
186
173
115
115
Sep 21
Oct 23
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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
Good: Spacious, especially the boot. Bad: Engine doesn't feel that amazing. Our choice: Comfort. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan, Kia Pegas, Proton Saga, Suzuki DZire. Long-term test: Jun 2019 (1.2 Comfort)
Amaze 1.2 Trend
Amaze 1.2 Comfort
Amaze 1.2 Comfort auto
253 600
272 000
292 400
5 150
5 520
5 930
4/1199
4/1199
4/1199
P
P
P
66/6000
66/6000
66/6000
71
-
110/4800
110/4800
110/4800
5/F
5/F
V/F
Ballade
M
M
V
12.3 160
12.25 160
13.5 160
6.7
6.7
6.8
2
2
2
S
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
133
133
135
Dec 18
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4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Solid product as we expect from Honda. Bad: Has crept up the pricing ladder. Our choice: Elegance. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Fiat Tipo Sedan, Toyota Corolla Quest / Corolla Sedan, Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Ballade 1.5 Comfort
Ballade 1.5 Elegance
Ballade 1.5 RS
BR-V
390 500
425 500
460 500
7 880
8 580
9 270
4/1498
4/1498
4/1498
P
P
P
89/6600
89/6600
89/6600
-
145/4500
145/4500
145/4500
V/F
V/F
V/F
V
V
V
-
-
6.6
6.6
6.6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
131
131
131
Aug 21
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Service Plan: Optional 2 year / 30 000 km (Trend) 2 year / 30 000 km (Comfort, Elegance)
Good: SUV styling makes it less Uber-like. Bad: No conventional auto option. Our choice: Elegance. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Hyundai Grand Creta
BR-V 1.5 Trend
BR-V 1.5 Comfort
BR-V 1.5 Comfort auto
BR-V 1.5 Elegance
409 000
439 600
459 900
490 500
8 250
8 860
9 260
9 870
4/1498
4/1498
4/1498
4/1498
Civic
P
P
P
P
89/6600
89/6600
89/6600
89/6600
-
145/4300
145/4300
145/4300
145/4300
6/F
6/F
V/F
V/F
M
M
V
V
-
-
8.2
8.2
7.6
7.6
4
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
163
163
151
151
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4-door Sedan / 5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 (Sedan RS) 4 (Type R) • Fuel tank: 47 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Civic badge promises driving thrills. Bad: But RS badge is a misnomer. Our choice: Civic Type R. Replacement due: Type R added. Also look at: For RS: Audi A3 Sedan, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, Mercedes A-Class Sedan. For Type R: Audi S3 Sportback, BMW
128ti / M135i, Hyundai i30 N, Renault Mégane RS, Toyota GR Corolla, Volkswagen Golf GTI / Golf R
Civic Sedan 1.5T RS
Civic Type R
725 000 14 540
1 021 600 20 440
4/1498
4/1996
P-T
P-T
131/6000
235/6500
-
CR-V
240/1700
420/2600
V/F
6/F
V
M
8.3 200
5.79 272
7.4
10.1
6
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
144
198
Jan 24
5-door Cross-Over / SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 57 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-60
CR-V 1.5T Executive
CR-V 1.5T Exclusive
961 300 19 240
1 041 300 20 830
4/1498
4/1498
P-T
P-T
Elevate
140/6000
140/6000
-
240/1700
240/1700
V/F
V/F
V
V
-
-
8.9
8.9
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
177
177
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot 340/1 024 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Solid overall package. Bad: Asthmatic powertrain. Our choice: 1.5 Comfort. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Haval Jolion, Mazda CX-3, Opel Crossland, Proton X50, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Volkswagen T-Cross
Elevate 1.5 Comfort
Elevate 1.5 Elegance
371 000
430 800
7 490
8 680
4/1498
4/1498
P
P
89/6600
89/6600
72
145/4300
145/4300
6/F
V/F
M
V
11.71 190
8.0
7.32
2
6
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
159
146
Apr 24
5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 340/1 024 litres Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Fit
Good: Refined ride, perceived build quality. Bad: Styling might not be to everyone’s taste. Our choice: Elegance. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Fiat Tipo, Hyundai i20, Mazda Mazda2, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Starlet,
Volkswagen Polo. For Hybrid: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid
Fit 1.5 Comfort
380 500
7 680
4/1498
P
89/6600
-
145/4300
V/F
V
-
-
6.6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
132
-
Fit 1.5 Elegance
416 500
8 400
4/1498
P
89/6600
-
145/4300
V/F
V
10.73 180
6.6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
132
Jun 22
Fit 1.5 Hybrid e:HEV
544 900
10 950
4/1498
P/H
90
-
253
V/F
V
9.4 175
4.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
88
-
HR-V
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 326/1 112 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Design, perceived quality. Bad: Firmish ride, CVT. Our choice: 1.5 Executive. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Audi Q2, BAIC Beijing X55, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Fiat 500X, Ford Puma, Haval Jolion / H6 GT, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-3 / CX-30, Mitsubishi Eclipse
Cross, Nissan Qashqai, Omoda C5, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Corolla Cross / C-HR, Volkswagen Taigo / T-Roc
HR-V 1.5 Comfort
520 900
10 470
4/1498
P
89/6600
-
145/4300
V/F
V
-
-
7.2
4
S
-
S
S
S
S
144
-
HR-V 1.5 Executive
622 900
12 500
4/1498
P
89/6600
67
145/4300
V/F
V
12.34
-
7.2
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
144
Jun 23
Hyundai
www.hyundai.co.za Telephone: 0861 427 222 Dealers: 107
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 224/1 088 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Creta
Good: Wider range than before. Bad: Not very attractive. Our choice: 1.5D. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Haval Jolion, Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-3 / CX-30,
Mitsubishi ASX, Opel Crossland, Peugeot 2008, Proton X50, Renault Duster / Captur, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Corolla Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross / T-Roc
Creta 1.5 Premium
Creta 1.5 Premium auto
Creta 1.5 Executive
469 500
490 500
522 500
9 450
9 870
10 510
4/1497
4/1497
4/1497
P
P
P
84/6300
84/6300
84/6300
-
144/4500
144/4500
144/4500
Grand Creta
6/F
V/F
V/F
M
V
V
12.0 170
11.8 170
11.8 170
7.8
7.6
7.6
2
2
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
149
143
143
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: More space than before. Bad: Not really a proper 7-seater. Our choice: Executive auto. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Honda BR-V, Mahindra XUV700, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
112
Grand Creta 2.0 Executive
Grand Creta 2.0 Executive auto
Grand Creta 2.0 Elite
Grand Creta 1.5D Executive
520 500
566 500
622 900
588 500
10 470
11 380
12 500
11 820
4/1999
4/1999
4/1999
4/1493
P
P
P
D-T
117/6500
117/6500
117/6500
84/4000
-
191/4500
191/4500
191/4500
250/1500
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
M
A
A
A
Grand Creta 1.5D Elite
644 500
12 930
4/1493
D-T
84/4000
60
250/1500
6/F
A
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9.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
190
190
190
190
10.2
10.7
10.7
7.8
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
172
170
170
148
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12.85 190
7.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
148
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5-door Hatch / 4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 37 litres • Boot 184/856 litres • Service Plan: 1 year / 15 000 km
Good: Basic motoring, but a good product. Bad: Is a Kia Picanto more appealing? Our choice: 1.2 Fluid. Replacement due: Facelifted. Sedan added. Also look at: For Hatch: Kia Picanto, Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Starlet, Volkswagen Polo Vivo. For Sedan: Honda Amaze,
Kia Pegas, Proton Saga, Suzuki DZire
Grand i10 1.0 Motion Hatch
239 500
4 870
3/998
P
49/5500
-
94/3500
5/F
M
14.9 153
6.5
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
131
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Grand i10 1.0 Fluid Hatch
277 500
5 630
3/998
P
49/5500
-
94/3500
5/F
M
14.9 153
6.5
2
S
S
S
S
-
S
131
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Grand i10 1.2 Motion Hatch auto
282 500
5 730
4/1197
P
61/6000
-
114/4000
4/F
A
14.5 160
7.1
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
141
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Grand i10 1.2 Fluid Hatch
292 500
5 930
4/1197
P
61/6000
63
114/4000
5/F
M
13.32 167
7.92
2
S
S
S
S
-
S
130
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Grand i10 1.2 Fluid Hatch auto
323 900
6 550
4/1197
P
61/6000
-
114/4000
4/F
A
14.5 160
7.1
2
S
S
S
S
-
S
141
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Grand i10 1.2 Fluid Sedan
292 500
5 930
4/1197
P
61/6000
-
114/4000
5/F
M
12.3 167
6.6
2
S
S
S
S
-
S
129
-
Grand i10 1.2 Fluid Sedan auto
323 900
6 550
4/1197
P
61/6000
-
114/4000
4/F
A
14.5 160
6.8
2
S
S
S
S
-
S
135
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i20
5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 37 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: A big step closer to the class-leading Polo. Bad: Cheap plastics in the interior. Our choice: 1.0T Fluid. Replacement due: N Line added. Also look at: Honda Fit, Mazda Mazda2, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Starlet,
Volkswagen Polo
i20 1.2 Motion
333 500
6 740
4/1197
P
61/6000
-
115/4200
5/F
M
12.9 169
7.1
2
S
S
-
S
-
S
135
-
i20 1.2 Fluid
348 900
7 050
4/1197
P
61/6000
-
115/4200
5/F
M
12.9 169
7.1
6
S
S
S
S
-
S
135
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i20 1.4 Motion
366 900
7 410
4/1368
P
74/6000
-
133/4000
6/F
A
12.5 173
8.3
2
S
S
-
S
-
S
151
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i20 1.0T Fluid
396 500
8 000
3/998
P-T
90/6000
-
172/1500
6/F
M
9.7 190
7.8
6
S
S
S
S
-
S
124
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i20 1.0T Fluid auto
429 500
8 650
3/998
P-T
90/6000
-
172/1500
7/F
DC
9.9 187
8.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
126
-
i20 1.0T N Line
467 500
9 410
3/998
P-T
90/6000
-
172/1500
7/F
DC
9.9 187
8.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
126
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i30
5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 248/808 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 75 000 km
Good: Hyundai’s first go at a hot hatch is a good one. Bad: Price. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW 128ti, Honda Civic Type R, Renault Mégane RS, Toyota GR Corolla, Volkswagen Golf GTI
i30 N
848 900
17 000
4/1998
P-T
Kona
206/5500 134
392/2100
8/F
DC
5.81 250
10.7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
191
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 224/856 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 75 000 km
Good: Available features and more fun to drive than the Creta. Bad: Styling might not be to all tastes. Our choice: Only N model remains. Replacement due: Kona N added. Also look at: MINI Countryman John Cooper Works
Kona N
848 900
17 000
4/1998
P-T
206/5500
-
392/2100
Palisade
8/F
DC
5.5 240
10.7
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
194
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5-door SUV • Seats: 7 / 8 • Fuel tank: 71 litres • Service Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Sorento, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Palisade 2.2D 4WD Elite 7-seater
1 204 500
24 080
4/2199
D-T
142/3800
-
440/1750
8/4
A
10.5 190
9.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
196
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Palisade 2.2D 4WD Elite 8-seater
1 204 500
24 080
4/2199
D-T
142/3800
-
440/1750
8/4
A
10.5 190
9.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
196
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Santa Fe
5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 64 litres • Boot: 144-472/1 544 litres • Service Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Ride quality and space. Bad: Strong competition from premium manufacturers. Our choice: 4WD Elite for all-round ability. Replacement due: 2024. Also look at: Ford Everest, Honda CR-V, Isuzu mu-X, Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-60, Peugeot 5008, Toyota Fortuner
Staria
Santa Fe 2.2D Executive
931 900
18 660
4/2199
D-T
148/3800
-
440/1750
8/F
DC
9.0 205
9.5
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
162
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Santa Fe 2.2D 4WD Elite
1 050 500
21 020
4/2199
D-T
148/3800
-
440/1750
8/4
DC
9.0 205
9.5
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
162
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Santa Fe 2.2D 4WD Elite (safety pack)
1 094 500
21 890
4/2151
D-T
148/3800
-
440/1750
8/4
DC
9.0 205
9.5
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
162
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5-door Crew Bus / MPV • Seats: 5 (Multicab) 9 / 11 (Executive) 9 (Elite, Luxury) • Fuel tank: 75 litres • Service Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km (Multicab, Executive, Elite) 7 year / 105 000 km (Luxury)
Good: An all-purpose MPV from Tron. Bad: Not much. Our choice: 2.2D Elite 9-seater. Replacement due: Multicab added. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class, Opel Zafira, Toyota Quantum, Volkswagen Transporter Kombi / Caravelle
Staria 2.2D Multicab
780 900
15 650
4/2199
D-T
130/3800
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430/1500
8/F
A
12.4 185
10.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
189
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Staria 2.2D Executive 9-seater
909 900
18 220
4/2199
D-T
130/3800
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430/1500
8/F
A
12.4 185
10.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
189
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921 900
18 460
4/2199
D-T
130/3800
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430/1500
8/F
A
12.4 185
10.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
189
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Staria 2.2D Elite
Staria 2.2D Executive 11-seater
1 050 500
21 020
4/2199
D-T
130/3800
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430/1500
8/F
A
12.4 185
10.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
189
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Staria 2.2D Luxury
1 263 900
25 260
4/2199
D-T
130/3800
-
430/1500
8/F
A
12.4 185
10.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
189
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Tucson
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 54 litres • Service Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Impressive standard spec list. Bad: Bland drive. Our choice: 2.0 Elite. Replacement due: AWD N Line added. Also look at: Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Territory, Haval H6, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Grandland, Peugeot 3008, Proton X70,
Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
Tucson 2.0 Premium
598 900
12 030
4/1999
P
115/6200
-
192/4500
6/F
A
11.4 181
10.7
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
193
Tucson 2.0 Executive
655 500
13 150
4/1999
P
115/6200
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192/4500
6/F
A
11.4 181
10.7
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
193
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Tucson 2.0 Elite
729 900
14 630
4/1999
P
115/6200
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192/4500
6/F
A
11.4 181
10.7
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
193
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Tucson 2.0D Elite
799 500
16 020
4/1998
D-T
137/4000
-
416/2000
8/F
A
9.2 201
8.9
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
169
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Tucson 2.0D AWD N Line
836 500
16 760
4/1998
D-T
137/4000
-
416/2000
8/4
A
9.4 201
8.9
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
169
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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: Challenging looks, very firm ride quality. Our choice: Fluid AT. Replacement due: Facelifted. N Line added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Honda Elevate, Jeep Renegade, Kia Seltos,
Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Magnite, Opel Crossland, Peugeot 2008, Renault Kiger / Captur, Suzuki Grand Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Volkswagen T-Cross
Venue 1.2 Motion
328 900
6 650
4/1197
P
61/6000
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115/4000
5/F
M
14.2 158
7.8
2
S
S
-
S
-
S
152
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Venue 1.0T Motion
397 500
8 020
3/998
P-T
88/6000
-
172/1500
6/F
M
11.5 180
7.8
2
S
S
-
S
S
S
134
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Venue 1.0T Motion auto
Venue 1.0T Fluid
Venue 1.0T Fluid auto
Venue 1.0T N Line
439 500
433 500
477 500
505 900
8 850
8 730
9 610
10 180
3/998
3/998
3/998
3/998
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
88/6000
88/6000
88/6000
88/6000
76
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172/1500
172/1500
172/1500
172/1500
7/F
6/F
7/F
7/F
DC
M
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11.4
11.5
11.4
11.4
8.3
7.8
8.3
8.3
2
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
138
134
138
138
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180
180
180
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Grenadier Quartermaster
Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 90 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Old school bakkie looks. Bad: Expensive for any double cab. Our choice: Base model Quartermaster. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Jeep Gladiator
Grenadier 3.0T Quartermaster Double Cab
1 717 100
Grenadier 3.0TD Quartermaster Double Cab
1 717 100
Grenadier 3.0T Quartermaster D/Cab Trialmaster Ed 1 862 100
Grenadier 3.0TD Quartermaster D/C Trialmaster Ed 1 862 100
Grenadier 3.0T Quartermaster D/C Fieldmaster Ed 1 862 100
Grenadier 3.0TD Quartermaster D/C Fieldmaster Ed 1 862 100
34 290
34 290
37 170
37 170
37 170
37 170
i6/2998
i6/2993
i6/2998
i6/2993
i6/2998
i6/2993
P-T
D-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
D-T
210/4750
183/3250
210/4750
183/3250
210/4750
183/3250
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Grenadier Station Wagon
450/1750
550/1250
450/1750
550/1250
450/1750
550/1250
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
8.8
9.8
8.8
9.8
8.8
9.8
160
160
160
160
160
160
15.4
11.2
15.4
11.2
15.4
11.2
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
300
247
300
247
300
247
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 90 litres • Boot: 736/1 512 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Retro done right. Bad: But is it done too right? Our choice: Trialmaster. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Land Rover Defender 110, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Grenadier 3.0T Station Wagon
Grenadier 3.0TD Station Wagon
Grenadier 3.0T Station Wagon Trialmaster Edition
Grenadier 3.0TD Station Wagon Trialmaster Edition
Grenadier 3.0T Station Wagon Fieldmaster Edition
Grenadier 3.0TD Station Wagon Fieldmaster Edition
1 717 100
1 717 100
1 862 100
1 862 100
1 862 100
1 862 100
34 290
34 290
37 170
37 170
37 170
37 170
i6/2998
i6/2993
i6/2998
i6/2993
i6/2998
i6/2993
P-T
D-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
D-T
210/4750
183/3250
210/4750
183/3250
210/4750
183/3250
67
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450/1750
550/1250
450/1750
550/1250
450/1750
550/1250
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
8.8
9.8
8.8
10.00
8.8
9.8
160
160
160
160
160
160
15.4
11.2
15.4
11.2
15.4
11.2
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
300
247
300
247
300
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D-Max Gen 6
Single Cab / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2 (Single Cab) 5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Proven reliability. Bad: Feels more bakkie-like than some competitors. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Previous D-Max lives on. Also look at: GWM Steed, JAC T6, Mahindra Pik Up
D-Max Gen 6 250c Single Cab
D-Max Gen 6 250c Single Cab Fleetside
D-Max Gen 6 250 Single Cab Fleetside safety
D-Max Gen 6 250 Double Cab Hi-Ride
D-Max Gen 6 250 Double Cab Hi-Ride auto
D-Max
362 700
392 000
420 400
530 100
552 200
7 330
7 910
8 470
10 660
11 100
4/2499
4/2499
4/2499
4/2499
4/2499
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
58/3900
58/3900
100/3400
100/3400
100/3400
-
176/1800
176/1800
320/1800
320/1800
320/1800
5/R
5/R
5/R
5/R
5/R
M
M
M
M
A
-
-
9.5
9.5
9.1
9.2
9.7
2
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
208
208
199
203
214
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Single Cab / Extended Cab / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 3 (Single Cab base) 2 (Single Cab L, Extended Cab) 5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 76 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Honest, hard-working and locally made. Bad: Slightly unpolished. Our choice: 3.0TD D/Cab LS 4x4. Replacement due: Single Cab LS and Single Cab 3.0TD added. Also look at: Ford Ranger, GWM P-Series, JAC T8 / T9, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Toyota
Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
D-Max 1.9TD Single Cab
D-Max 1.9TD Single Cab L
D-Max 1.9TD Single Cab L auto
D-Max 1.9TD Single Cab LS
D-Max 1.9TD Single Cab LS auto
D-Max 1.9TD Single Cab L 4x4
D-Max 1.9TD Single Cab L 4x4 auto
D-Max 1.9TD Single Cab LS 4x4 auto
D-Max 3.0TD Single Cab LS auto
D-Max 3.0TD Single Cab LS 4x4 auto
D-Max 1.9TD Extended Cab
D-Max 1.9TD Extended Cab L
D-Max 1.9TD Extended Cab LS
D-Max 1.9TD Extended Cab LS auto
D-Max 3.0TD Extended Cab LSE
D-Max 3.0TD Extended Cab LSE 4x4
D-Max 1.9TD Double Cab L
D-Max 1.9TD Double Cab L auto
D-Max 1.9TD Double Cab L 4x4
D-Max 1.9TD Double Cab LS
D-Max 1.9TD Double Cab LS auto
D-Max 1.9TD Double Cab LS 4x4
D-Max 1.9TD Double Cab LS X-Rider
D-Max 1.9TD Double Cab LS X-Rider auto
D-Max 1.9TD Double Cab LS X-Rider 4x4 auto
D-Max 3.0TD Double Cab LS 4x4
D-Max 3.0TD Double Cab LS 4x4 auto
D-Max 3.0TD Double Cab LSE
D-Max 3.0TD Double Cab LSE 4x4
D-Max 3.0TD Double Cab V-Cross
D-Max 3.0TD Double Cab V-Cross 4x4
D-Max 3.0TD Double Cab AT35 4x4
442 800
461 900
479 900
516 500
538 400
568 500
586 500
618 800
590 800
665 400
490 000
510 600
536 300
557 800
676 700
758 800
550 900
568 500
652 400
585 100
603 800
685 200
640 500
659 200
740 700
764 000
781 600
821 700
869 500
859 800
908 600
1 159 900
8 920
9 300
9 660
10 390
10 820
11 420
11 780
12 420
11 870
13 350
9 860
10 270
10 780
11 210
13 580
15 210
11 070
11 420
13 090
11 750
12 120
13 740
12 860
13 230
14 850
15 310
15 660
16 460
17 410
17 220
18 190
23 190
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/2999
4/2999
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/2999
4/2999
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/1898
4/2999
4/2999
4/2999
4/2999
4/2999
4/2999
4/2999
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
140/3600
140/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
140/3600
140/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
110/3600
140/3600
140/3600
140/3600
140/3600
140/3600
140/3600
140/3600
64
-
mu-X
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
450/1600
450/1600
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
450/1600
450/1600
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
450/1600
450/1600
450/1600
450/1600
450/1600
450/1600
450/1600
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
M
M
A
M
A
M
A
A
A
A
M
M
M
A
A
A
M
A
M
M
A
M
M
A
A
M
A
A
A
A
A
A
10.42
11.53 180
8.8
8.5
8.9
8.5
8.8
8.5
8.9
8.9
9.1
9.4
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.8
9.5
9.5
8.8
8.8
8.9
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.9
8.9
9.1
9.8
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.7
9,72
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
7
7
7
7
2
2
2
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
190
186
193
186
193
186
193
193
199
206
186
186
186
192
208
208
190
192
193
190
192
190
193
195
199
214
208
208
208
208
212
224
Sep 22
Feb 24
5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot 136/560/1 512 • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Very likely indestructable. Bad: Rivals more refined. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Upgraded. 1.9TD LS and 3.0TD LSE 4x4 added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Ford Everest, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner
mu-X 1.9TD LS
mu-X 3.0TD LS
mu-X 3.0TD LS 4x4
mu-X 3.0TD LSE
mu-X 3.0TD LSE 4x4
mu-X 3.0TD Onyx 4x4
722 200
816 000
902 700
859 700
946 300
970 300
14 480
16 350
18 070
17 220
18 940
19 420
4/1898
4/2999
4/2999
4/2999
4/2999
4/2999
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
110/3600
140/3600
140/3600
140/3600
140/3600
140/3600
55
-
350/1800 6/R
450/1600 6/R
450/1600 6x2/2-4
450/1600 6/R
450/1600 6x2/2-4
450/1600 6x2/2-4
A
A
A
A
A
A
13.11
-
-
8.4
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
7
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
JAC
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
185
199
200
199
200
200
Nov 23
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www.jacmotors.co.za
T6
Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 76 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: 2.8TDi added. Also look at: GWM Steed 5, Isuzu D-Max Gen 6, Mahindra Pik Up
T6 2.8TDi Double Cab Lux
T6 2.8TDi Double Cab 4WD Lux
379 900
429 900
7 670
8 660
4/2771
4/2771
D-T
D-T
68/3600
68/3600
-
T8
210/1800
5/R
210/1800 6x2/2-4
M
M
-
-
9.5
12.6
2
2
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
184
244
-
Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 76 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Ford Ranger, GWM P-Series, Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 / D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Peugeot Landtrek, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
T8 2.0CTi Double Cab Super Lux
T8 2.0CTi Double Cab 4WD Super Lux
464 900
514 900
9 360
10 350
4/1999
4/1999
D-T
D-T
104/3600
104/3600
-
T9
320/1600 6/R
320/1600 6x2/2-4
M
M
- 150
- 150
9.4
9.4
2
2
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
199
199
-
Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 76 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: A utilitarian bakkie is always needed. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Ford Ranger, GWM P-Series, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Peugeot Landtrek, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
T9 2.0CTi Double Cab Lux
T9 2.0CTi Double Cab Super Lux
T9 2.0CTi Double Cab 4WD Lux
T9 2.0CTi Double Cab 4WD Super Lux
549 900
599 900
609 900
659 900
11 050
12 050
12 250
13 240
4/1999
4/1999
4/1999
4/1999
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
125/3600
125/3600
125/3600
125/3600
-
410/1500 8/R
410/1500 8/R
410/1500 8x2/2-4
410/1500 8x2/2-4
A
A
A
A
-
150
150
150
150
9.4
9.4
9.4
9.4
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Jaecoo
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
223
223
223
223
-
www.jaecoo.co.za
J7
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 51 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 70 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Territory, Haval Jolion / H6, Proton X50 / X70, Toyota Corolla Cross
J7 1.6T Vortex
J7 1.6T Glacier
J7 1.6T Inferno AWD
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549 900
599 900
679 900
11 050
12 050
13 640
4/1598
4/1598
4/1598
P-T
P-T
P-T
145/5500
145/5500
145/5500
-
290/2000
290/2000
290/2000
7/F
7/F
7/4
DC
DC
DC
-
-
8.4
8.4
9.4
7
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
163
163
181
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Jaguar
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AB
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PR
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Data collected using Racelogic VBOX. See CARmag.co.za
www.jaguar.co.za Telephone: 0860 308 400 Dealers: 33
E-Pace
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 65 litres (D200) 67 litres (P250, 300 Sport) 58 litres (P300e) • 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: P300e SE. Replacement due: Updated. Also look at: Audi Q2 / Q3, BMW X1 / X2, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Lexus UX / NX, Maserati Grecale,
Mercedes-Benz GLA, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC40
E-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE
E-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE
E-Pace P300e AWD R-Dynamic SE
E-Pace P300e AWD R-Dynamic HSE
F-Pace
1 187 900 23 750
1 259 600 25 180
1 613 000 32 210
1 681 900 33 590
4/1997 D-T 147/3750
4/1997 D-T 147/3750
3/1497 P-T/H 227/5500
3/1497 P-T/H 227/5500
-
430/1750
430/1750
540/2000
540/2000
9/4
9/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
8.4
8.4
6.5
6.5
211
211
216
216
6.4
6.4
2.4
2.4
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
155
155
48
48
-
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: Maybe too sporty for some tastes. Our choice: D300 SE. Replacement due: SVR 575 Edition added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, BMW X3 / X5 / X6, Land Rover Range Rover Velar / Range Rover Sport, Mercedes GLC / GLE,
Porsche Macan / Cayenne, Maserati Grecale / Levante
F-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE
F-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE
F-Pace D300 AWD R-Dynamic SE
F-Pace D300 AWD R-Dynamic HSE
F-Pace P400e AWD R-Dynamic SE
F-Pace P400e AWD R-Dynamic HSE
F-Pace SVR 575 Edition
1 482 600 29 620
1 548 100 30 920
1 546 500 30 890
1 613 100 32 220
1 982 300 39 570
2 042 000 40 750
2 197 400 43 850
4/1997 D-T 150/4250 4/1997 D-T 150/4250 76.5
i6/2996 D-T 221/4000
i6/2996 D-T 221/4000
4/1997 P-T/H 297/5500
4/1997 P-T/H 297/5500
V8/5000 P-S 423/6250
-
F-Type
430/1750
430/1750
650/1500
650/1500
640/1500
640/1500
700/3500
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
8.0
8.2
6.4
6.4
5.3
5.3
4.0
210
210
230
230
240
240
286
6.2
6.2
8.3
8.3
2.9
2.9
14.4
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
156
156
183
183
62
62
274
Feb 22
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2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Boot: 128 litres • 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. Replacement due: To end in 2024. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage, BMW M4 / 8 Series / M8, Ford Mustang, Lotus Emira, Porsche 718 Cayman / 718 Boxster / 911
F-Type 75 Coupé
F-Type R75 Coupé
2 105 600 42 020
3 009 900 60 020
V8/5000
V8/5000
P-S
P-S
331/6000
423/6500
-
580/2500
700/3500
I-Pace
8/4
8/4
A
A
4.6 285
3.7 300
13.0
12.4
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
252
241
-
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 technology. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi e-tron / e-tron Sportback, BMW iX, Lotus Eletre, Mercedes EQE SUV, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
I-Pace EV400 AWD R-Dynamic HSE
2 465 000
49 170
electric
E
294
-
696
E/4
Jeep
E
4.8 200
www.jeep.co.za
Gladiator
E
6
S
S
S
S
S
Telephone: 0800 2479 7537
S
0
-
Dealers: 24
Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 83 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km
Good: Chuck Norris would drive one. Bad: Hollywood isn't big enough to park it in. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster
Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon Double Cab
Grand Cherokee
1 344 900 26 880
V6/3604
P
209/6400
-
347/4100 8x2/2-4
A
-
-
14.9
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
288
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (Grand Cherokee non-L models) 7 (Grand Cherokee L Limited, L Overland) 6 (L Summit Reserve) • Fuel tank: 87 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Tons of space and luxury. Bad: Lacks elegance of European rivals. Our choice: Overland. Replacement due: 5-seater models added. Also look at: Hyundai Palisade, Land Rover Discovery, Mercedes GLE , Nissan Patrol, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado / 300, VW Touareg, Volvo XC90
Grand Cherokee 3.6 4x4 Limited
Grand Cherokee 3.6 4x4 Overland
Grand Cherokee 3.6 4x4 Summit Reserve
Grand Cherokee L 3.6 4x4 Limited
Grand Cherokee L 3.6 4x4 Overland
Grand Cherokee L 3.6 4x4 Summit Reserve
1 384 900
1 602 900
1 806 900
1 404 900
1 622 900
1 826 900
27 670
32 010
36 070
28 070
32 410
36 470
V6/3604
V6/3604
V6/3604
V6/3604
V6/3604
V6/3604
P
P
P
P
P
P
Renegade
210/6400
210/6400
210/6400
210/6400
210/6400
210/6400
92
-
344/4000
344/4000
344/4000
344/4000
344/4000
344/4000
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
9.35
-
-
11.9
11.9
11.9
12.7
12.7
12.7
8
8
8
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
263
263
263
243
243
243
Dec 22
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5-door Cross-Over/SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 48 litres • Boot: 216/994 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Boutique styling with Jeep charm. Bad: No more than a badge-engineered Fiat 500X. Our choice: 1.4T Limited. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Haval Jolion, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Venue / Creta, Kia
Seltos, Toyota Corolla Cross / C-HR, Volkswagen T-Cross / Taigo
Renegade 1.4T Longitude
Renegade 1.4T Limited
Wrangler
510 900
560 900
10 280
11 270
4/1368
4/1368
P-T
P-T
103/5500
103/5500
-
230/1750
230/1750
6/F
6/F
DC
DC
11.0 181
11.0 181
7.1
7.1
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
137
137
-
2/4-door SUV • Seats: 4 (Wrangler) 5 (Wrangler Unlimited) • Fuel tank: 66 litres (Wrangler) 81 litres (Wrangler Unlimited) • Boot: 384/1 392 litres • 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 - small price difference between models. Replacement due: Updated. Also look at: For Wrangler: Land Rover Defender 90. For Wrangler
Unlimited: BAIC B40 Plus, GWM Tank 300, Ineos Grenadier, Land Rover Defender 110
Wrangler 3.6 Rubicon
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 Sport
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 Rubicon
1 070 900
1 019 900
1 121 900
21 420
20 410
22 440
V6/3604
V6/3604
V6/3604
P
P
P
209/6400
209/6400
209/6400
-
347/4100 8x2/2-4
347/4100 8x2/2-4
347/4100 8x2/2-4
A
A
A
Kia
7.5 180
7.8 180
7.8 180
12.1
11.6
12.4
4
4
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
235
225
239
-
www.kia.co.za Telephone: 011 457 0200 Dealers: 74
Carnival
5-door MPV • Seats: 7 (EX, SX Limited, SXL) 8 (EX+) • Fuel tank: 72 litres • Maintenance Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Spacious and efficient. Bad: Untested. Our choice: 2.2DRDi SX Limited. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai Staria, Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class, Opel Zafira, Toyota Quantum, Volkswagen Transporter Kombi / Caravelle
Carnival 2.2CRDi EX
Carnival 2.2CRDi EX+
Carnival 2.2CRDi SXL
938 995 18 800
1 018 995 20 390
1 163 995 23 280
4/2151
4/2151
4/2151
D-T
D-T
D-T
148/3800
148/3800
148/3800
-
440/1750
440/1750
440/1750
Pegas
8/F
8/F
8/F
A
A
A
10.7 190
10.7 190
10.7 190
8.2
8.2
8.2
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
177
177
177
-
4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: 1.4 EX auto. Replacement due: Intro 2021. Also look at: Honda Amaze, Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan, Proton Saga, Suzuki DZire
Pegas 1.4 LX
Pegas 1.4 EX
Pegas 1.4 EX auto
292 995
303 995
318 995
5 940
6 160
6 460
4/1368
4/1368
4/1368
P
P
P
69/6000
69/6000
69/6000
Picanto
-
132/4000
132/4000
132/4000
5/F
5/F
4/F
M
M
A
- 170
- 170
- 170
6.8
6.8
7.2
2
2
2
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
135
135
143
-
5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 35 litres • Boot: 144/728 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Comfort, build quality and overall refinement. Bad: Short service plan. Our choice: 1,2 EX. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Hyundai Grand i10, Peugeot 108 / 208, Renault Kwid, Suzuki Celerio / Baleno, Toyota Vitz / Starlet, Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Picanto 1.0 LX
Picanto 1.0 LX auto
Picanto 1.2 EX
Picanto 1.2 EX auto
Picanto 1.2 EX+
Picanto 1.2 EX+ auto
260 995
278 995
284 995
302 995
307 995
325 995
5 300
5 660
5 780
6 140
6 240
6 590
3/998
3/998
4/1197
4/1197
4/1197
4/1197
P
P
P
P
P
P
49/5500
49/5500
62/6000
62/6000
62/6000
62/6000
-
95/3750
95/3750
122/4000
122/4000
122/4000
122/4000
5/F
4/F
5/F
4/F
5/F
4/F
M
A
M
A
M
A
-
155
149
170
160
170
160
6.0
6.4
6.0
7.1
6.0
7.1
2
2
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
118
126
116
138
116
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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: Tough segment. Our choice: EX or EX+. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford Puma, Haval Jolion, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Creta,
Jeep Renegade, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3 / CX-30, Mitsubishi ASX, Opel Crossland, Peugeot 2008, Proton X50, Renault Captur, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Corolla Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross. Long-term test: April 2021 (1.5 CRDi EX+)
Seltos 1.5 LX
Seltos 1.5 LX auto
Seltos 1.5CRDi LX
Seltos 1.5 EX
Seltos 1.5CRDi EX
Seltos 1.5 EX+
Seltos 1.5CRDi EX+
Seltos 1.5T-GDI GT-Line
467 995
492 995
521 995
532 995
561 995
570 995
599 995
626 995
9 420
9 920
10 500
10 720
11 290
11 470
12 050
12 590
4/1497
4/1497
4/1493
4/1497
4/1493
4/1497
4/1493
4/1482
P
P
D-T
P
D-T
P
D-T
P-T
84/6300
84/6300
85/4000
84/6300
85/4000
84/6300
85/4000
118/6000
-
144/4500
144/4500
250/1500
144/4500
250/1500
144/4500
250/1500
253/1500
Sonet
6/F
V/F
6/F
V/F
6/F
V/F
6/F
7/F
M
V
A
V
A
V
A
DC
12.3
12.3
12.0
12.3
12.0
12.3
12.0
8.9
170
170
175
170
175
170
175
195
7.8
8.2
6.6
8.2
6.6
8.2
6.6
7.4
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
149
154
145
154
145
154
145
141
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Value for money, solid build quality. Bad: Divisive styling, 1.5 engine lacks torque, sluggish CVT. Our choice: 1.5 EX. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan Magnite, Renault
Kiger, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Volkswagen T-Cross. Long-term test: May 21 (1.5 EX)
Sonet 1.5 LX
Sonet 1.5 LX auto
Sonet 1.5 EX
Sonet 1.5 EX auto
Sonet 1.0T EX
Sonet 1.0T EX+
366 995
387 995
386 995
407 995
429 995
459 995
7 410
7 830
7 810
8 230
8 660
9 260
4/1497
4/1497
4/1497
4/1497
3/998
3/998
P
P
P
P
P-T
P-T
85/6300
85/6300
85/6300
85/6300
88/6000
88/6000
78
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144/4500
144/4500
144/4500
144/4500
172/1500
172/1500
Sorento
6/F
V/F
6/F
V/F
7/F
7/F
M
V
M
V
DC
DC
11.3
11.8
11.3
11.8
11.3
11.3
170
170
170
170
185
185
8.4
8.6
8.4
8.6
7.2
7.2
2
2
2
2
2
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
160
163
160
163
137
137
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5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Maintenance Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Spacious. Bad: Some competitors better off-road. Our choice: 2.2CRDi AWD EX+. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Ford Everest, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe / Palisade, Isuzu mu-X, Mazda CX-60, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Peugeot 5008, Toyota Fortuner
Sorento 2.2CRDi EX+
Sorento 2.2CRDi AWD EX+
Sorento 2.2CRDi AWD SX
Sorento 2.2CRDi AWD SXL
948 995
988 995
1 053 995
1 133 995
19 000
19 790
21 090
22 680
4/2151
4/2151
4/2151
4/2151
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
148/3800
148/3800
148/3800
148/3800
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440/1750
440/1750
440/1750
440/1750
8/F
8/4
8/4
8/4
Sportage
DC
DC
DC
DC
10.7
10.7
10.7
10.7
190
190
190
190
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
177
177
177
177
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 54 litres • Service Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Strong value. Bad: Very little. Replacement due: LX and EX upgraded. Also look at: Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Territory, Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Grandland, Peugeot 3008, Proton X70, Renault Koleos, Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan
Sportage 1.6CRDi LX
Sportage 1.6CRDi EX
Sportage 1.6T-GDi GT Line
Sportage 1.6T-GDi GT Line Plus
Sportage 1.6CRDi GT Line Plus
Sportage 1.6T-GDi GT Line S
662 995
716 995
738 995
766 995
790 995
823 995
13 300
14 380
14 820
15 370
15 850
16 510
4/1598
4/1598
4/1598
4/1598
4/1598
4/1598
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
100/4000
100/4000
132/5500
132/5500
100/4000
132/5500
66
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Lamborghini
Huracán
320/2000
320/2000
265/1500
265/1500
320/2000
265/1500
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
DC 10,11 180
DC 11.4 180
DC
8.8 201
DC
8.8 201
DC 11.4 180
DC
8.8 201
5.90
5.9
7.8
7.8
5.9
7.8
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
129
129
149
149
129
149
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www.johannesburg.lamborghini Telephone: 010 020 3680 Dealers: 1
2-door Coupé / Convertible (Spyder) • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 83 litres (Evo, Tecnica, Sterrato) 80 litres (STO) • Boot: 64 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: Huracán Tecnica. Replacement due: Evo and Spyder re-introduced. Sterrato added. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage, Ferrari SF90, Maserati MC20, McLaren GT, Porsche 911.
For Sterrato: Porsche 911 Dakar
Huracán Evo RWD Coupé
Huracán Evo RWD Spyder
Huracán Tecnica
Huracán Sterrato
Huracán STO
5 200 000
6 750 000
5 800 000
6 625 000
8 750 000
103 620
134 470
115 560
131 990
174 290
V10/5204
V10/5204
V10/5204
V10/5204
V10/5204
P
P
P
P
P
Revuelto
449/8000
449/8000
470/8000
449/8000
470/8000
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560/6500
560/6500
565/6500
560/6500
565/6500
7/R
7/R
7/R
7/4
7/R
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
3.3
3.5
3.2
3.4
3.0
325
324
325
260
310
16.6
16.7
17.4
17.9
16.7
4
4
4
4
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
O
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
330
335
328
337
331
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2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: TBA • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: The first Lambo to adopt a hybrid powertrain. Bad: All-wheel drive not the purest experience. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: McLaren 750S
Revuelto
12 800 000 254 910
Urus
V12/6499
P/H
747/9250
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725+e/6750
8/4
DC
2.5 350+
TBA
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
TBA
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5/4 • Fuel tank: 85 litres • Boot: 400/1 024 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Probably the most sporty SUV to date. Bad: Pricey. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: S and Performante added. Also look at: Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga, BMW X6 M, Ferrari Purosangue, Mercedes-AMG GLE S, Porsche Cayenne turbo GT
Urus S
Urus Performante
4 550 000 90 680
4 950 000 98 640
V8/3996
V8/3996
P-T
P-T
490/6000
490/6000
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850/2300
850/2250
Land Rover
Defender
8/4
8/4
A
A
3.5 305
3.3 306
16.9
16.9
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
320
320
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www.landrover.co.za Telephone: 0860 110 090 Dealers: 31
3/5-door SUV • Seats: 5/opt 6 (Defender 90) 5/opt 6/7 (110) 5 (130 Outbound) 8 (other 130) • Fuel tank: 89 (D250/D300) 90 litres (P400, P400e, V8) • Boot: 408/1 704 litres (Defender 110) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Brilliant design. Capable off-road. Bad: Pricey. Our choice: Cheaper models make more sense. Replacement due: D250, 110 County, 130 Outbound and 130 V8 added. Also look at: For Defender 90: Jeep Wrangler 3-door. For Defender 110 / 130: Ineos Grenadier,
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited / Grand Cherokee L, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Defender 90 D250 SE
Defender 90 D300 X-Dynamic HSE
Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic HSE
Defender 90 D300 X
Defender 90 P400 X
Defender 90 V8
Defender 90 V8 Carpathian Edition
Defender 110 D250 SE
Defender 110 D250 SE County
Defender 110 D250 XS Edition
Defender 110 D300 X-Dynamic HSE
Defender 110 P400 X-Dynamic HSE
Defender 110 P400e X-Dynamic HSE
Defender 110 D300 X
Defender 110 P400 X
Defender 110 P400e X
Defender 110 V8
Defender 110 V8 Carpathian Edition
Defender 130 D300 X-Dynamic HSE
Defender 130 P400 X-Dynamic HSE
Defender 130 P400 Outbound
Defender 130 D300 X
Defender 130 P400 X
Defender 130 V8
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1 515 100
1 777 500
1 826 400
1 915 800
1 956 000
2 773 400
2 882 600
1 546 700
1 565 900
1 637 500
1 812 400
1 859 200
2 135 900
1 981 400
2 033 600
2 198 900
2 899 000
3 009 400
1 935 500
1 981 500
1 967 400
2 102 300
2 154 900
3 015 700
30 270
35 490
36 460
38 240
39 040
55 310
57 490
30 890
31 280
32 700
36 180
37 120
42 620
39 550
40 590
43 880
57 810
60 010
38 630
39 550
39 270
41 950
43 000
60 140
i6/2997 D-T 183/4000 i6/2997 D-T 221/4000 i6/2997 P-T 294/5500 i6/2997 D-T 221/4000 i6/2997 P-T 294/5500 V8/5000 P-S 386/6000 152
V8/5000 P-S 386/6000 i6/2997 D-T 183/4000 i6/2997 D-T 183/4000 i6/2997 D-T 183/4000 i6/2997 D-T 221/4000 i6/2997 P-T 294/5500 4/1997 P-T/H 297/5500 i6/2997 D-T 221/4000 i6/2997 P-T 294/5500 4/1997 P-T/H 297/5500 V8/5000 P-S 386/6000 V8/5000 P-S 386/6000 i6/2997 D-T 221/4000 i6/2997 P-T 294/5500 i6/2997 P-T 294/5500 i6/2997 D-T 221/4000 i6/2997 P-T 294/5500 V8/5000 P-S 368/6000 -
570/1250
650/1500
550/2000
650/1500
550/2000
625/2500
625/2500
570/1250
570/1250
570/1250
650/1500
550/2000
640
650/1500
550/2000
640
625/2500
625/2500
650/1500
550/2000
550/2000
650/1500
550/2000
610/2500
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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8.0
6.7
6.0
6.7
6.0
5.37
5.2
8.3
8.3
8.3
7.0
6.1
5.6
7.0
6.4
5.6
5.4
5.4
7.5
6.6
6.6
7.5
6.6
5.7
188
191
191
191
191
240
240
188
188
188
191
191
191
191
191
191
240
240
191
191
191
191
191
240
10.0
9.6
11.9
9.6
11.9
15.4
15.4
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.6
11.9
3.4
9.6
11.9
3.4
15.4
15.4
9.8
12.6
12.6
9.8
12.6
15.4
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
218
218
230
218
230
295
295
218
218
218
218
230
78
218
230
78
295
295
224
235
235
224
235
295
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Discovery
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5-door SUV • Seats: 7 (Optional 5) • Fuel tank: 85 litres (D300) 89 litres (P360) • Boot: 88/1 592 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Comfortable and soft ride. Bad: Nothing. Our choice: D300 Dynamic HSE. Replacement due: Upgraded. 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 D300 S
Discovery P360 S
Discovery D300 Dynamic SE
Discovery P360 Dynamic SE
Discovery D300 Dynamic HSE
Discovery P360 Dynamic HSE
Discovery D300 Metropolitan Edition
Discovery P360 Metropolitan Edition
Discovery Sport
1 772 300
1 773 200
1 911 500
1 912 400
2 028 200
2 029 200
2 109 300
2 110 200
35 390
35 400
38 160
38 170
40 480
40 500
42 090
42 110
i6/2996
i6/2996
i6/2996
i6/2996
i6/2996
i6/2996
i6/2996
i6/2996
D-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
221/4000
265/5500
221/4000
265/5500
221/4000
265/5500
221/4000
265/5500
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650/1500 8(x2)/4
500/1750 8x2/4
650/1500 8(x2)/4
500/1750 8x2/4
650/1500 8x2/4
500/1750 8x2/4
650/1500 8x2/4
500/1750 8x2/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
6.8
6.5
6.8
6.5
6.8
6.5
6.8
6.5
209
209
209
209
209
209
209
209
8.9
11.2
8.9
11.2
8.9
11.2
9.4
11.2
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
209
215
209
215
209
215
209
215
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (P300e) 7 (D200) • Fuel tank: 57 litres (P300e) 65 litres (D200) • Boot: 320-400/1288 litres (5-seater) 48/1 232 litres (7-seater) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Off-road ability. Bad: Performance. Our choice: D200. Replacement due: Upgraded. Also look at: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Ford Everest, Hyundai Santa Fe, Isuzu mu-X, Kia Sorento, Lexus NX, Mercedes-Benz GLB / GLC, Peugeot 5008, Volvo XC60
Discovery Sport D200 Dynamic SE
Discovery Sport D200 Dynamic HSE
Discovery Sport P300e Dynamic SE
Discovery Sport P300e Dynamic HSE
Range Rover
1 305 400 26 090
1 363 400 27 250
1 715 000 34 240
1 798 200 35 900
4/1997 D-T 147/3750
4/1997 D-T 147/3750
3/1497 P-T/H 227/5500
3/1497 P-T/H 227/5500
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430/1750
430/1750
540/2000
540/2000
9/4
9/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
8.6
8.6
6.6
6.6
209
209
209
209
7.3
7.3
2.0
2.0
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
161
161
48
48
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (Range Rover / Range Rover L) 7 (L 7 seats) Optional 4 (SV L) • Fuel tank: 72 litres (P460e) 80 litres (D350) 90 litres (P530/P615) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Ultra-luxurious and extremely capable. Bad: Difficult to choose. Our choice: Any will do. Replacement due: P460e SE models added. Also look at: Bentley Bentayga, BMW X7 / XM, Lexus LX, Mercedes-Benz/AMG/Maybach GLS, Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Range Rover P460e SE
Range Rover P460e SE L
Range Rover D350 HSE
Range Rover P460e HSE
Range Rover P460e HSE L
Range Rover P530 HSE
Range Rover D350 Autobiography
Range Rover D350 Autobiography L
Range Rover D350 Autobiography L 7 seats
Range Rover P460e Autobiography
Range Rover P460e Autobiography L
Range Rover P530 Autobiography
Range Rover P530 Autobiography L
Range Rover P530 Autobiography L 7 seats
Range Rover D350 SV
Range Rover D350 SV L
Range Rover P460e SV L
Range Rover P615 SV
Range Rover P615 SV L
3 187 700
3 226 100
3 246 100
3 315 500
3 417 000
3 615 700
3 760 900
3 853 700
3 887 500
3 829 600
3 929 200
4 156 300
4 253 800
4 289 300
4 376 700
4 850 700
4 923 900
4 797 100
5 295 900
63 560
64 330
64 720
66 100
68 130
72 080
74 970
76 820
77 490
76 340
78 320
82 840
84 780
85 490
87 230
96 670
98 120
95 600
105 530
Range Rover Evoque
i6/2997
i6/2997
i6/2997
i6/2997
i6/2997
V8/4395
i6/2997
i6/2997
i6/2997
i6/2997
i6/2997
V8/4395
V8/4395
V8/4395
i6/2997
i6/2997
i6/2997
V8/4395
V8/4395
P-T/H
P-T/H
D-T
P-T/H
P-T/H
P-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
P-T/H
P-T/H
P-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
P-T/H
P-T
P-T
338/5500 338/5500 258/4000 338/5500 338/5500 390/5500 258/4000 258/4000 258/4000
338/5500
338/5500
390/5500 145
390/5500
390/5500
258/4000
258/4000
338/5500
452/5850
452/5850
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550/2000
550/2000
700/1500
550/2000
550/2000
750/1800
700/1500
700/1500
700/1500
550/2000
550/2000
750/1800
750/1800
750/1800
700/1500
700/1500
550/2000
750/1800
750/1800
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
5.7
5.8
6.1
5.5
5.6
4.6
6.1
6.3
6.4
5.5
5.6
5.59
4.7
4.8
6.1
6.3
5.6
4.3
4.4
225
225
234
225
225
250
234
234
234
225
225
250
250
250
234
234
225
261
261
TBA
TBA
8.9
TBA
TBA
14.2
8.9
8.9
8.9
TBA
TBA
14.2
14.2
14.2
8.9
8.9
TBA
14.0
14.2
6
6
8
6
6
6
8
8
8
6
6
8
8
8
8
8
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
21
21
196
21
21
275
196
196
196
21
21
275
275
275
196
196
21
266
268
Apr 23
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 57 litres (P300e) 65 litres (D200) • Boot: 240/724 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Design similar to that of more expensive Range Rover products. Bad: Pricey compared with rivals. Our choice: Any D200. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q5, BMW X2 / X3 / X4, Jaguar E-Pace, Lexus NX, Maserati Grecale,
Mercedes GLC, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60
Range Rover Evoque D200 Dynamic SE
Range Rover Evoque D200 Dynamic HSE
Range Rover Evoque D200 Autobiography
Range Rover Evoque P300e Dynamic SE
Range Rover Evoque P300e Dynamic HSE
1 258 100 25 150
1 310 900 26 200
1 422 200 28 420
1 647 900 32 910
1 702 000 33 990
Range Rover Sport
4/1997 D-T 146/3750 4/1997 D-T 146/3750 4/1997 D-T 146/3750 3/1497 P-T/H 227/5500 3/1497 P-T/H 227/5500 103
430/1750
430/1750
430/1750
540/2000
540/2000
9/4
9/4
9/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
8.5
8.5
8.5
6.4
6.85
213
213
213
213
213
7.0
7.0
7.0
2.4
2.4
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
155
155
155
49
49
May 24
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 71 litres (P460e) 80 litres (D350,P400) 90 litres (P635 SV) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Drop-dead gorgeous styling. Bad: The price premium. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: P460e and P635 SV added. Also look at: BMW X5, Jaguar F-Pace, Lexus RX, Maserati Levante, Mercedes GLE, Porsche Cayenne, Volvo XC90
Range Rover Sport D350 Dynamic SE
Range Rover Sport P400 Dynamic SE
Range Rover Sport P460e Dynamic SE
Range Rover Sport D350 Dynamic HSE
Range Rover Sport P400 Dynamic HSE
Range Rover Sport P460e Dynamic HSE
Range Rover Sport D350 Autobiography
Range Rover Sport P400 Autobiography
Range Rover Sport P635 SV Edition One
Range Rover Velar
2 283 700 45 570
2 287 200 45 640
2 694 400 53 740
2 413 600 48 150
2 420 700 48 290
2 745 600 54 760
2 482 500 49 520
2 511 700 50 100
3 965 000 79 030
i6/2997 D-T 258/4000
i6/2996 P-T 294/5500
i6/2997 P-T/H 338/5500
i6/2997 D-T 258/4000
i6/2997 P-T 294/5500
i6/2997 P-T/H 338/5500
i6/2997 D-T 258/4000
i6/2997 P-T 294/5500
V8/4395 P-T 467/6000
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700/1500
550/2000
550/2000
700/1500
550/2000
550/2000
700/1500
550/2000
750/1800
8(x2)/4
8(x2)/4
8x2/4
8(x2)/4
8/4
8x2/4
8(x2)/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
5.9
5.7
5.6
5.9
5.7
5.6
5.9
5.7
3.8
234
242
225
234
242
225
234
242
290
8.9
11.3
1.9
8.9
11.3
1.9
8.9
11.3
14.0
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
196
219
38
196
219
38
196
219
267
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 62 litres (D200) 68 litres (D300) 69 litres (P400e) • Boot: 312/1 096 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Perhaps the best-looking Range Rover to date. Bad: Pricing close to RR Sport. Our choice: D300. Replacement due: Facelifted. Autobiography 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 D200 Dynamic SE
Range Rover Velar D200 Dynamic HSE
Range Rover Velar D300 Dynamic SE
Range Rover Velar D300 Dynamic HSE
Range Rover Velar D300 Autobiography
Range Rover Velar P400e Dynamic SE
Range Rover Velar P400e Dynamic HSE
1 670 900 33 370
1 814 300 36 220
1 857 100 37 070
1 984 100 39 600
2 089 700 41 700
2 093 300 41 780
2 202 700 43 950
4/1998 D-T 146/4250
4/1998 D-T 146/4250
i6/2998 D-T 221/4000
i6/2998 D-T 221/4000
i6/2998 D-T 221/4000
4/1998 P-T/H 297/5500
4/1998 P-T/H 297/5500
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430/1750
430/1750
650/1500
650/1500
650/1500
640/1500
640/1500
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
Lexus
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
8.3
8.3
6.5
6.5
6.5
5.4
5.4
210
210
230
230
230
209
209
7.1
7.1
8.8
8.8
8.8
2.6
2.6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
156
156
193
193
193
62
62
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www.lexus.co.za Telephone: 0800 139 111 Dealers: 19
ES
4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres (ES 250) 50 litres (300h) • Boot: 352 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Cabin, subtle ride quality and price. Bad: Lacks powerful derivative. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
ES 250 EX
ES 300h EX
ES 300h SE
826 500
898 100
1 105 200
16 560
17 980
22 110
4/2494
4/2494
4/2494
P
P/H
P/H
IS
152/6600
160
160
95
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243/4000
221+e
221+e
8/F
V/F
V/F
A
V
V
9.20 210
8.9 180
8.9 180
7.9
5.5
5.5
10
10
10
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
150
104
104
Dec 18
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4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Boot: 328/896 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Lexus reliability, ride quality and specification level. Bad: Tight cockpit, needs performance model. Our choice: F Sport. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz CLA / C-Class, Subaru WRX
IS 300h EX
IS 300h SE
IS 300h F Sport
LX
1 010 100
1 080 400
1 110 500
20 210
21 610
22 210
4/2494
4/2494
4/2494
P/H
P/H
P/H
164
164
164
-
221+e
221+e
221+e
V/R
V/R
V/R
V
V
V
8.7 200
8.7 200
8.7 200
6.2
6.2
6.2
10
10
10
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
122
122
122
Oct 21
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (LX 500d, 500d F Sport, 600 F Sport) 7 (LX 600) 4 (LX 600 VIP) • Fuel tank: 110 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 services / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: 500d F Sport. Replacement due: Urban added. Also look at: Audi Q7, BMW X7, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz/Maybach GLS, Nissan Patrol, Toyota Land Cruiser 300
LX 500d F Sport
LX 500d Urban
LX 600 F Sport
LX 600 Urban
LX 600 VIP
2 517 500 50 220
2 519 000 50 250
2 553 600 50 940
2 580 100 51 470
2 997 400 59 770
V6/3346
V6/3346
V6/3445
V6/3445
V6/3445
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
225/4000
225/4000
305/5200
305/5200
305/5200
-
700/1600
700/1600
650/2000
650/2000
650/2000
10/4
10/4
10/4
10/4
10/4
A
A
A
A
A
-
210
210
210
210
210
10.0
10.0
13.6
13.6
13.6
8
8
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
220
220
272
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Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Jaguar E-Pace, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Maserati Grecale, Mercedes GLC, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60
NX 250 EX
NX 350h EX
NX 350h SE
NX 350h F Sport
NX 350 F Sport
RX
977 700
1 020 200
1 196 400
1 224 900
1 224 000
19 570
20 410
23 920
24 490
24 470
4/2494
4/2494
4/2494
4/2494
4/2393
P
P/H
P/H
P/H
P-T
152/6600
179
179
179
205/6000
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243/4000
239+e
239+e
239+e
430/1700
8/4
V/4
V/4
V/4
8/4
A
V
V
V
A
9.1
7.7
7.7
7.7
7.0
200
200
200
200
200
8.5
6.0
6.0
6.0
9.7
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
161
114
114
114
185
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 67.5 litres (RX 350) 55 litres (450h+) 65 litres (350h / 500h) • Boot 384/1 160 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Much-needed update. Bad: Hybrid 350h a bit asthmatic. Our choice: 350 F Sport. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q7 / Q8, BMW X5 / X6, Jaguar F-Pace, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Maserati Levante, Mercedes GLE, Volvo XC90
RX 350
RX 350h
RX 350 F Sport
RX 450h+
RX 500h F Sport
1 452 500
1 502 500
1 574 100
1 645 600
1 740 300
29 020
30 010
31 440
32 860
34 750
4/2393 P-T 205/6000
4/2494 P/H
184
4/2393 P-T 205/6000
4/2494 P/H
227
4/2393 P-T/H
273
UX
127
430/1700
239+e
430/1700
227+e
460+e
8/4
V/4
8/4
V/4
6/4
A
V
A
V
A
7.6
7.9
7.6
6.5
5.99
200
200
200
200
210
10.4
6.5
10.4
1.6
7.80
10
10
10
10
10
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
197
123
197
29
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5-door Cross-Over/SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres • Boot: 192-832 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 105 000 km
Good: Unique design and high specification level. Bad: Drivetrain might not be to all tastes. Our choice: EX. Replacement due: F Sport added. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Tonale, Audi Q2, BMW X2, Mercedes-Benz GLA, MINI Countryman, Subaru Crosstrek, Volvo XC40
UX 250h EX
UX 250h SE
UX 250h F Sport
875 200
965 300
1 025 500
17 530
19 320
20 520
4/1987
4/1987
4/1987
P/H
P/H
P/H
135
135
135
Lotus
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188+e
188+e
188+e
V/F
V/F
V/F
V
V
V
8.5 177
8.5 177
8.5 177
5.4
5.4
5.4
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
103
103
103
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www.daytona.co.za/collections/lotus Telephone: 011 301 7100 Dealer: 1
Eletre
5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi e-tron / e-tron Sportback, BMW iX, Jaguar I-Pace, Mercedes EQE SUV / EQS SUV
Eletre S
Eletre R
POA
POA
indicative: 4 500 000 89 680
electric
electric
E
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450
675
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710
985
Emira
E/4
E/4
E
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4.5 258
3.0 265
E
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7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
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2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 52 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BMW M2 / M4 Coupé, Jaguar F-Type Coupé, Porsche 718 Cayman, Toyota GR Supra
Emira i4 Turbocharged First Edition
POA
indicative: 2 550 000
Emira V6 Supercharged First Edition
Emira V6 Supercharged First Edition auto indicative: 2 550 000
POA
50 870
50 870
4/1991
V6/3456
V6/3456
P-T
P-S
P-S
268/6600
298/TBA
298/TBA
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430/3000
420/TBA
430/TBA
Mahindra
Pik Up
8/R
6/R
6/R
DC
A
A
4.4 275
4.3 290
4.3 290
10.9
13.6
13.6
4
4
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
208
258
258
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www.mahindra.co.za Telephone: 012 661 3161 Dealers: 67
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: Single Cab Karoo and Double Cab Karoo Dew added. Also look at: GWM Steed 5, Isuzu D-Max Gen 6,
JAC T6. Long-term test: June 2019 (DC 4x4 S10)
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Single Cab S4
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Single Cab S4 4x4
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Single Cab S6
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Single Cab S6 Karoo
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Single Cab 4x4 S6
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Single Cab 4x4 S6 Karoo
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab S6
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab S6 auto
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab S6 Karoo
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab S6 Karoo auto
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S6
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S6 auto
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S6 Karoo
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S6 Karoo auto
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab S10
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab S10 Karoo
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S10
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S10 Karoo
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab S11
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab S11 Karoo
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S11
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S11 Karoo
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S11 Karoo Dew
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S11 Karoo Dusk
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S11 Karoo Dawn
Pik Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4x4 S11 Karoo Storm
269 699
310 699
337 699
406 999
376 699
445 299
399 199
424 199
420 099
445 099
438 199
463 199
459 099
484 099
430 199
450 099
469 199
489 099
465 099
496 099
504 099
535 099
628 099
628 099
643 099
643 099
5 470
6 290
6 830
8 210
7 600
8 970
8 050
8 550
8 470
8 970
8 830
9 330
9 240
9 740
8 670
9 060
9 450
9 840
9 360
9 980
10 140
10 760
12 610
12 610
12 910
12 910
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
103/3750
Scorpio-N
50
48
-
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
320/1500
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
A
M
A
M
A
M
A
M
M
M
M
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
14.63
15.66
-
-
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.2
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
11.2
9.5
11.2
9.5
11.2
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
247
211
247
210
247
210
210
210
210
247
247
247
247
247
247
247
247
Feb 18
Aug 20
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 57 litres • Boot 64/384/784 itres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: An affordable, spacious, safe and capable 4x4 7-seater. Bad: It's not Japanese. Our choice: Z8 4XPlor. Replacement due: New. Adventure added. Also look at: BAIC B40 Plus, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, GWM Tank 300, Haval H6, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Nissan X-Trail, Proton X70
Scorpio-N 2.2D Z4
Scorpio-N 2.2D Z8
Scorpio-N 2.2D Z8 4XPlor
Scorpio-N 2.2D Z8 4XPlor Adventure
Scorpio-N 2.2D Z8L 4XPlor
477 199
523 199
573 199
644 499
608 199
9 600
10 520
11 520
12 930
12 210
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
4/2179
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
XUV300
129/3500
129/3500
129/3500
129/3500
129/3500
60
400/1750 6/R
400/1750 6/R
400/1750 6x2/2-4
400/1750 6x2/2-4
400/1750 6x2/2-4
A
A
A
A
A
11.69 165
8.64
2
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
174
174
174
174
174
Apr 24
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. Our choice: 1.5TD W6. Replacement due: W6 SE added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Magnite, Opel Crossland,
Peugeot 2008, Renault Kiger / Duster, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Volkswagen T-Cross. Long Term Test: May 21 ( 1.5TD W8 )
XUV300 1.2T W4
XUV300 1.2T W4 SE
XUV300 1.2T W6
XUV300 1.2T W6 SE
XUV300 1.5TD W6
XUV300 1.5TD W6 SE
XUV300 1.2T W8
XUV300 1.5TD W8
271 099
281 099
296 099
328 599
319 099
351 599
358 099
378 099
5 500
5 700
6 000
6 650
6 460
7 100
7 230
7 630
XUV700
3/1197
3/1197
3/1197
3/1197
4/1497
4/1497
3/1197
4/1497
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
D-T
81/5000
81/5000
81/5000
81/5000
86/3750
86/3750
81/5000
86/3750
61
200/2000
200/2000
200/2000
200/2000
300/1500
300/1500
200/2000
300/1500
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
12.32
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
7.6
7.6
7.6
7.6
6.0
6
7.3
6.0
2
2
2
2
2
2
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
151
151
151
151
132
132
151
132
Aug 19
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (AX5) 7 (AX7 models) • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot 140/410/1 630 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Tech and value for money. Bad: No diesel option. Our choice: AX7 L. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: BAIC B40 Plus, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Haval H6, Hyundai Grand Creta, Nissan X-Trail, Proton X70 / X90, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester
XUV700 2.0T AX5
XUV700 2.0T AX7
XUV700 2.0T AX7 L
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483 199
538 199
573 199
9 720
10 820
11 520
4/1997
4/1997
4/1997
P-T
P-T
P-T
149/5000
149/5000
149/5000
81
380/1750
380/1750
380/1750
6/F
6/F
6/F
A
A
A
10.21 192 10.44
4
6
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
198
198
198
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Data collected using Racelogic VBOX. See CARmag.co.za
za.maserati.com Telephone: 0800 060 077 (Johannesburg) 0800 060 079 (Durban) Dealers: 2
Grecale
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 64 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: A mini-Levante. Bad: Not as sporty as a Macan. Our choice: Any. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q5 / SQ5, BMW X3 / X4, Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Lexus NX, Mercedes GLC, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60
Grecale GT
Grecale Modena
Grecale Trofeo
1 990 000 39 720
2 320 000 46 290
2 920 000 58 230
4/1995 P-T/H 221/5750
4/1995 P-T/H 243/5750
V6/3000 P-T 390/6500
Levante
-
450/2000
450/2000
620/3000
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
5.6 240
5.3 240
3.8 285
11.0
11.2
13.4
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
208
210
254
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 288/886 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Stylish alternative in the luxury SUV segment. Bad: Expensive compared to rivals. Our choice: GT model should be good for everyday driving. Replacement due: Modena added. Also look at: BMW X5 / X6 / XM, Mercedes GLE / GLE Coupé, Jaguar F-Pace, Land
Rover Range Rover Velar / Range Rover Sport, Lexus RX, Porsche Cayenne / Cayenne Coupé
Levante GT
Levante Modena
Levante Trofeo
2 350 000 46 890
3 090 000 61 620
4 530 000 90 280
4/1998 P-T/H 243/5750
V6/2979 P-T 316/5750
V8/3799 P-T 427/6250
-
MC20
450/2250
580/2000
730/2500
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
6.0 245
5.2 264
4.1 300
11.6
14.5
16.8
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
220
272
317
-
2-door Coupé / Convertible • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Pretty and zero hybrid gubbins. Bad: Not cheap. Is a Ferrari more desirable? Our choice: Any. Replacement due: Cielo added. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage / DB12, Ferrari 296 / Roma, Lamborghini Huracán, McLaren GT
MC20 Coupé
MC20 Cielo
6 900 000 137 460
7 820 000 155 770
V6/3000
V6/3000
P-T
P-T
463/7500
463/7500
-
730/3000
730/3000
8/R
8/R
DC
DC
2.9 325+
2.9 325+
13.8
13.8
4
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Maxus
S
S
S
S
261
261
-
www.maxus.co.za
T90
Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 5 • Service Plan: None
Good: We've been asking the big brands to bring an EV bakkie, but the little guys listened. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: No electric rival. Other Double Cabs in this price range: Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok
T90 EV Double Cab
1 100 000
22 000
electric
E
150
-
310
E/R
Mazda
A
- 120
E
2
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
-
www.mazda.co.za Telephone: 0860 069 700 Dealers: 47
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: Updated. Hikari model added. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford Puma, Honda Elevate / HR-V, Hyundai Venue,
Kia Sonet / Seltos, Jeep Renegade, Mahindra XUV300, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Toyota C-HR, Volkswagen T-Cross / Taigo. 20 000 km test: July 2017 (2.0 Individual)
CX-3 2.0 Active
CX-3 2.0 Active auto
CX-3 2.0 Dynamic
CX-3 2.0 Dynamic auto
CX-3 2.0 Individual
CX-3 2.0 Hikari
404 300
427 200
442 800
459 400
529 700
551 400
8 150
8 610
8 920
9 250
10 650
11 080
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
P
P
P
P
P
P
CX-30
115/6000
115/6000
115/6000
115/6000
115/6000
115/6000
94
94
94
206/2800
206/2800
206/2800
206/2800
206/2800
206/2800
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
M
A
M
A
A
A
9.3
9.33
9.0
9.33
9.5
9.33
202
197
202
197
197
197
8.5
8.0
8.4
8.0
8.0
8.0
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
165
155
163
155
155
155
Feb 16
Sep 16
Aug 20
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 51 litres • Boot: 248/720 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: Design and quality. Bad: Priced closely to the superb CX-50. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: Intro 2021. Also look at: Haval H6 GT, Honda HR-V, Omoda C5, Opel Mokka, Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 2008, Toyota Corolla Cross / C-HR, Volkswagen Taigo / T-Roc
CX-30 2.0 Active
CX-30 2.0 Dynamic
CX-30 2.0 Carbon Edition
CX-30 2.0 Individual
506 400
538 900
549 700
583 100
10 190
10 830
11 050
11 710
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
P
P
P
P
CX-5
121/6000
121/6000
121/6000
121/6000
87
-
213/4000
213/4000
213/4000
213/4000
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
A
A
A
A
9.95
-
-
7.9
7.9
7.9
7.9
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
160
160
160
160
May 21
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 56 litres • 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: 2.0 Dynamic . Replacement due: Carbon Edition added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Territory, Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson, Kia
Sportage, Opel Grandland, Peugeot 3008, Proton X70, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan, Volvo XC40. Long-term test: January 2021 (2.2DE AWD Akera)
CX-5 2.0 Active
CX-5 2.0 Dynamic
CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition
551 000
586 500
664 800
11 070
11 780
13 340
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
P
P
P
121/6000
121/6000
121/6000
-
213/4000
213/4000
213/4000
CX-60
6/F
6/F
6/F
A
A
A
10.4
10.4
10.4
-
8.3
8.3
8.3
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
160
160
160
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 58 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / unlimited km
Good: Space meets style and tech. Bad: Not necessarily better than CX-5. Our choice: 2.5 AWD Individual. Replacement due: 3.3D Takumi diesel hybrid added. Also look at: Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester
CX-60 2.5 Dynamic
CX-60 2.5 AWD Individual
CX-60 3.3D AWD Takumi
752 700 15 090
859 300 17 210
1 049 200 20 990
4/2488
P
141/6000
4/2488
P
141/6000
i6/3283 D-T/H 187/3750
Mazda2
-
261/3000
261/3000
550/1500
8/F
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
9.6 203
9.9 201
7.3 219
8.8
9.2
5.9
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
170
180
123
-
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 one engine option. Our choice: 1.5 Individual. Replacement due: Facelifted, twice. Also look at: Honda Fit, Hyundai i20, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Starlet, VW Polo.
Long-term test: March 2018 (1.5 Individual Plus AT)
Mazda2 1.5 Active
Mazda2 1.5 Dynamic
Mazda2 1.5 Dynamic auto
Mazda2 1.5 Individual
312 500
341 400
360 900
405 700
6 330
6 900
7 290
8 180
4/1496
4/1496
4/1496
4/1496
P
P
P
P
85/6000
85/6000
85/6000
85/6000
Mazda3
-
148/4000
148/4000
148/4000
148/4000
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
M
M
A
A
9.6
9.6
10.4
10.4
188
188
184
184
6.8
6.8
7.2
7.2
2
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
134
134
140
140
-
4-door Sedan / 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 51 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
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 model. Replacement due: Upgraded. Also look at: Audi A1 Sportback, Fiat Tipo Hatch,
Toyota Corolla Hatch. Long-term test: April 2020
Mazda3 Hatch 1.5 Dynamic
Mazda3 Hatch 1.5 Dynamic auto
Mazda3 Hatch 2.0 Astina
455 300
470 600
575 600
9 170
9 470
11 560
4/1496
4/1496
4/1998
P
P
P
88/6000
82/6000
121/6000
-
McLaren
153/4000
146/3500
213/4000
6/F
6/F
6/F
M
A
A
-
-
7.2
7.1
7.6
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
140
136
146
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daytona.co.za/collections/mclaren Telephone: 011 301 7000 Dealer: 1
Artura
2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / unlimited km
Good: First McLaren sportscar with a V6. Bad: Some may look down on the six-cylinder soundtrack. Our choice: Just one model. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage, Ferrari 296 GTB, Lamborghini Huracán, Maserati MC20
Artura
POA
POA
750S
V6/2993 P-T/H 500/7500
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720/2250
8/R
DC
3.0 330
5.5
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
104
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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: 750S Coupe. Replacement due: 750S Spider added. Also look at: Ferrari SF90, Lamborghini Revuelto, Porsche 911
750S Coupé
POA
POA
V8/3994
P-T
552/7500
-
800/5500
7/R
DC
2.8 332
14.6
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
276
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750S Spider
POA
POA
V8/3994
P-T
552/7500
-
800/5500
7/R
DC
2.8 332
14.6
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
276
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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: Intro 2020. GTS due. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage / DB12, Bentley Continental GT, Ferrari 296 GTB, Maserati MC20
GT
POA
POA
V8/3994
P-T
456/7500
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630/5500
Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-AMG / Mercedes-Maybach
A-Class
7/R
DC
3.2 326
13.0
4
S
S
S
S
S
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245
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5-door Hatch / 4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres (A200/A200d) 51 litres (A35, A45) • Boot: 240/696 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: A200 Sedan AMG Line. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: For Hatch: Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Renault Mégane RS, Volkswagen Golf. For Sedan: Audi A3 /
S3 / RS3 Sedan, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, Honda Civic Sedan, Lexus IS, Subaru WRX
A200 Hatch Progressive
A200 Hatch AMG Line
A200 Sedan Progressive
A200 Sedan AMG Line
A200d Sedan Progressive
A200d sedan AMG Line
AMG A35 Sedan 4Matic
AMG A35 Hatch 4Matic
AMG A45 S Hatch 4Matic+
821 491 16 460
850 491 17 040
877 973 17 580
906 973 18 160
948 648 18 990
977 648 19 570
1 177 577 23 550
1 287 223 25 730
1 442 415 28 820
4/1332
4/1332
4/1332
4/1332
4/1950
4/1950
4/1991
4/1991
4/1991
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
C-Class
130/5500 130/5500 130/5500 130/5500 110/3400 110/3400 235/5800 235/5800 141
310/6750
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270/2000
270/2000
270/2000
270/2000
320/1400
320/1400
400/3000
400/3000
500/5000
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
8/F
8/F
8/4
8/4
8/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
8.2
8.2
8.3
8.3
8.4
8.4
4.8
5.21
4,10
226
225
230
230
227
227
250
250
270
6.7
6.7
6.5
6.5
5.4
5.4
8.8
8.9
10.7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
128
128
127
127
120
120
176
180
202
Mar 24
Jan 24
4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Boot: 343/646 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Sportier in feel than before. Bad: Still can't shake its pipe-and-slippers image. Our choice: C200. Replacement due: AMG C43 added. Also look at: Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS
C200 Avantgarde
C200 AMG Line
C220d Avantgarde
C220d AMG Line
AMG C43 4Matic
1 042 139 20 850
1 096 139 21 930
1 109 944 22 200
1 163 944 23 280
1 726 423 34 470
CLA
4/1496
4/1496
4/1993
4/1993
4/1991
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
165/5800 165/5800 162/4200 162/4200
310/6750 162
300/1800
300/1800
440/1800
440/1800
500/5000
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/4
A
A
A
A
A
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
4.65
246
246
245
245
250
8.2
8.2
5.6
5.6
10.9
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
154
154
122
122
206
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Aug 23
4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres (200, 220d) 51 litres (35, 45 S) • Boot: 312/832 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Stylish exterior. Bad: Expensive options. Our choice: Probably the 220d. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Sedan, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, Subaru WRX
CLA200 Progressive
CLA200 AMG Line
CLA220d Progressive
CLA220d AMG Line
AMG CLA35 4Matic
AMG CLA45 S 4Matic+
919 981 18 420
954 181 19 100
947 630 18 970
981 830 19 650
1 310 639 26 200
1 560 274 31 160
4/1332
4/1332
4/1950
4/1950
4/1991
4/1991
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
120/5500
120/5500
140/3800
140/3800
225/5800
310/6750
81
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250/1620
250/1620
400/1600
400/1600
400/3000
500/5000
CLE
7/F
7/F
8/F
8/F
8/4
8/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
9.05
8.2
7.3
7.3
4.9
4.1
229
229
244
244
250
270
6.6
6.6
5.3
5.3
8.8
10.0
7
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
147
147
119
119
181
208
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2-door Coupé • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi A5 Coupé, BMW 4 Series Coupé
CLE200 Coupé AMG Line
CLE300 4Matic Coupé AMG Line
1 366 264 27 300
1 443 075 28 830
4/1999
4/1999
P-T
P-T
167/5800
207/5800
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320/1600
400/2000
E-Class
9/R
9/4
A
A
7.4 240
6.2 250
8.4
8.9
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
160
169
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4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 66 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Lexus ES
E200 Avantgarde
E200 AMG Line
E220d Avantgarde
E220d AMG Line
1 356 167
1 461 167
1 436 259
1 541 259
27 100
29 190
28 700
30 790
4/1999
4/1999
4/1993
4/1993
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
167/5800
167/5800
162/3600
162/3600
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320/1600
320/1600
440/1800
440/1800
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
A
A
A
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EQA
7.5
7.5
7.6
7.6
240
240
238
238
8.6
8.6
6.0
6.0
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
163
163
129
129
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: EV power finally comes to compact cars. Bad: Too expensive to lure the mass market. Our choice: Only one drivetrain model. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: BMW iX1, BYD Atto 3, Volvo EX30 / XC40 Recharge / C40
EQA250 Progressive
EQA250 AMG Line
1 176 350
1 229 350
23 520
24 580
electric
electric
E
E
140
140
70
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370
385
E/F
E/F
EQB
E
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8.6 160
8.6 160
E
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7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
Apr 23
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 (opt 7) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Right-sized proportions; better performance than EQA. Bad: Even non-EV GLB is extremely niche. Our choice: Only one drivetrain model. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: BMW iX1 / iX3, Volvo XC40 Recharge
EQB350 4Matic Progressive
EQB350 4Matic AMG Line
1 381 250 27 600
1 434 250 28 660
electric
electric
E
E
215 215 104
520
520
E/4
E/4
E
E
6.2 160
5.79 160
EQE Sedan
E
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7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
Apr 23
4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: It's a baby EQS. Bad: Rivals feel more athletic. Our choice: AMG EQE43. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi RS e-tron GT, BMW i4 / i5, Porsche Taycan
EQE350+ Sedan
EQE350+ Sedan AMG Line
AMG EQE43 4Matic Sedan
1 724 650 34 440
1 862 850 37 190
2 112 950 42 170
electric
electric
electric
E
E
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215
215
350
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565
565
858
E/R
E/R
E/4
E
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6.4 210
6.4 210
4.2 210
EQE SUV
E
E
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7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
0
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Even more options in the green SUV space. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one drivetrain model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi e-tron, BMW iX3 / iX, Jaguar I-Pace, Lotus Eletre
EQE350 4Matic SUV
EQE350 4Matic SUV AMG Line
2 185 050 43 600
2 307 180 46 030
electric
electric
E
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215
215
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765
765
E/4
E/4
A
A
EQS Sedan
6.6 210
6.6 210
E
E
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
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4-door Fastback • Seats: 5 • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: The upper class gets a green conscience. Bad: But will they listen to it? Our choice: 450+. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Audi RS e-tron GT, BMW i7, Porsche Taycan
EQS450+ Sedan
EQS450+ Sedan AMG Line
AMG EQS53 4Matic+ Sedan
2 827 005 56 380
2 967 005 59 170
3 424 901 68 280
electric
electric
electric
E
E
E
245
245
484
-
565
565
950
E/R
E/R
E/4
EQS SUV
E
E
E
6.2 210
6.2 210
3.8 220
E
E
E
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
0
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (Optional 7) • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one drivetrain model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BMW iX, Jaguar I-Pace, Lotus Eletre
EQS450 4Matic SUV
EQS450 4Matic SUV AMG Line
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2 855 951 56 960
electric
electric
E
E
265
265
-
800
800
E/4
E/4
E
E
6.0 210
6.0 210
E
E
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
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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: G400d added. Also look at: For G400d: Ineos Grenadier, Land Rover Defender 110 / Range Rover Sport / Range Rover, Lexus LX,
Toyota Land Cruiser 300. For AMG G63: Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Land Rover Range Rover Sport / Range Rover, Porsche Cayenne
G400d AMG Line
AMG G63
3 307 981 65 960
4 321 459 86 130
i6/2925
V8/3982
D-T
P-T
GLA
243/3600
430/6000
96
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700/1200
850/2500
9x2/4
9x2/4
A
A
7.23 210
4.5 220
11.5
15.7
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
252
299
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 43 litres • Boot: 380/1 072 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Stylish compact SUV. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Tonale, Audi Q2, BMW X1 / X2, Jaguar E-Pace, Lexus UX, MINI Countryman, Volvo XC40
GLA200 Progressive
GLA200 AMG Line
GLA200d Progressive
GLA200d AMG Line
922 841
951 841
957 062
986 062
18 480
19 050
19 160
19 730
GLB
4/1332
4/1332
4/1950
4/1950
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
120/5500
120/5500
110/3400
110/3400
-
250/1620
250/1620
320/1400
320/1400
7/F
7/F
8/F
8/F
DC
DC
DC
DC
8.7
8.7
8.8
8.8
210
210
208
208
7.2
7.2
6.1
6.1
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
142
142
132
132
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 (Optional 7) • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 570/735 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Spacious and practical. Bad: Range too similarly priced. Poor Rand-for-spec value. Our choice: 220d. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q2 / Q3, BMW X1, Jaguar E-Pace, Lexus UX, Volvo XC40
GLB220d 4Matic Progressive
GLB220d 4Matic AMG Line
1 122 648
1 160 648
22 450
23 210
4/1950
4/1950
D-T
D-T
GLC
140/3800
140/3800
81
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400/1600
400/1600
8/4
8/4
DC
DC
8.17 217
7.8 217
7.0
7.0
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
152
152
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 62 litres • Boot 344/744 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Plenty standard kit. Bad: Accomplished rivals. Our choice: Any. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Discovery Sport / Range Rover Evoque, Lexus NX, Maserati Grecale, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60
GLC220d 4Matic Avantgarde
GLC220d 4Matic AMG Line
GLC300 4Matic Avantgarde
GLC300 4Matic AMG Line
GLC300d 4Matic Avantgarde
GLC300d 4Matic AMG Line
1 265 619 25 300
1 348 212 26 940
1 384 580 27 670
1 467 173 29 310
1 470 712 29 380
1 553 305 31 030
4/1993
4/1993
4/1999
4/1999
4/1993
4/1993
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
D-T
GLC Coupé
162/3600
162/3600
207/5800
207/5800
215/4200
215/4200
96
440/1800
440/1800
400/2000
400/2000
550/1800
550/1800
9/4
9/4
9/4
9/4
9/4
9/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
8.0
8.0
6.2
6.2
6.3
6.15
219
219
240
240
243
243
6.2
6.2
8.8
8.8
6.6
6.60
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
134
134
167
167
147
147
Sep 23
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 62 litres • Boot 267/836 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: GLC220d. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q5 Sportback, BMW X4, Jaguar F-Pace, Lexus NX, Maserati Grecale, Porsche Macan
GLC220d Coupé 4Matic Avantgarde
GLC220d Coupé 4Matic AMG Line
GLC300d Coupé 4Matic Avantgarde
GLC300d Coupé 4Matic AMG Line
1 399 066 27 960
1 483 966 29 650
1 455 745 29 080
1 540 645 30 770
4/1993
4/1993
4/1993
4/1993
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
GLE
162/3600
162/3600
215/4200
215/4200
96
-
440/1800
440/1800
550/1800
550/1800
9/4
9/4
9/4
9/4
A
A
A
A
8.1
8.1
6.19
6.4
225
225
249
249
6.1
6.1
6.6
6.6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
135
135
145
145
Apr 24
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5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 384/1 368 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Graceful updates lift the GLE's look and feel. Bad: Quality issues. Our choice: GLE450d. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q7, BMW X5, Jaguar F-Pace, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Sport, Lexus RX, Maserati Levante,
Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90
GLE300d 4Matic
GLE300d 4Matic AMG Line
GLE450d 4Matic
GLE450d 4Matic AMG Line
GLE450 4Matic
GLE450 4Matic AMG Line
AMG GLE53 4Matic+
AMG GLE63 S 4Matic+
1 984 304 39 610
2 078 004 41 470
2 064 662 41 210
2 158 362 43 070
2 102 966 41 970
2 196 666 43 830
2 430 188 48 480
3 838 265 76 510
4/1993
4/1993
i6/2989
i6/2989
i6/2999
i6/2999
i6/2999
V8/3982
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
GLE Coupé
213/4200
213/4200
285/4000
285/4000
295/5800
295/5800
335/5800
466/5750
-
550/1800
550/1800
750/1350
750/1350
500/1800
500/1800
560/2200
850/2500
9/4
9/4
9(x2)/4
9(x2)/4
9(x2)/4
9(x2)/4
9/4
9/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
6.9
6.9
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.0
3.9
230
230
250
250
250
250
250
280
8.2
8.2
9.1
9.1
11.4
11.4
12.4
15
7
7
9
9
9
9
9
9
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
179
179
199
199
216
216
234
283
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5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 424/1 088 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Distinctive styling. Bad: Less boot space than the regular GLE. Our choice: GLE53. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q8, BMW X6, Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Maserati Levante, Porsche Cayenne Coupé
GLE450d Coupé 4Matic AMG Line
AMG GLE53 Coupé 4Matic+
AMG GLE63 S Coupé 4Matic+
2 365 509 47 190
2 555 870 50 980
3 874 279 77 230
i6/2989
i6/2999
V8/3982
D-T
P-T
P-T
285/4000 113
335/5800 466/5750
-
750/1350 9(x2)/4
560/2200 9/4
850/2500 9/4
GLS
A
A
A
5.52 240
5.0 250
3.9 280
9.0
12.4
14.9
9
9
9
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
210
233
281
Jun 24
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5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Spacious 7-seater SUV. Bad: Quality issues. Our choice: Probably the 450d. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW X7, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover, Lexus LX, Nissan Patrol, Toyota Land Cruiser 300, Volvo XC90
GLS450d 4Matic
GLS450d 4Matic AMG Line
GLS580 4Matic AMG Line
AMG GLS63 4Matic+
2 323 337 46 350
2 414 237 48 160
2 876 699 57 370
4 243 127 84 570
i6/2989
i6/2989
V8/3982
V8/3982
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
285/4000
285/4000
396/5500
466/5750
-
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
750/1350 9(x2)/4
750/1350 9(x2)/4
730/2250 9(x2)/4
850/2250 9/4
A
A
A
A
6.1
6.1
4.9
4.2
250
250
250
250
9.0
9.0
16.5
16.2
9
9
9
9
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
206
206
310
306
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (opt 4) • Fuel tank: 90 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Super luxurious SUV. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Bentley Bentayga, BMW XM, Land Rover Range Rover, Rolls-Royce Cullinan
GLS600
4 536 434
90 410
V8/3982
P-T
426/6000
-
730/2500
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
9/4
A
4.9 250
16.6
9
S
S
S
S
S
S
312
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5-door Fastback • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 72 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Fastest accelerating four-door car available . Bad: Limited electric driving range. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Reintroduced with new E Performance. Also look at: Audi RS7 Sportback, BMW M8 Gran Coupé, Porsche Panamera turbo e-hybrid
GT63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupé
4 361 253
86 920
V8/3982 P-T/H
620
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S-Class
1470
9/4
A
2.91 316
9.2
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
175
Jan 24
4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 65 (opt 76) litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Effortless comfort and luxury. Bad: V8 and V12 engines are only for Maybach. Our choice: Probably S350d L. Replacement due: S350d L engine upgraded. Also look at: Audi S8, BMW 7 Series
S350d L
S350d L AMG Line
S500 L 4Matic
S500 L 4Matic AMG Line
2 652 156 52 900
2 728 856 54 430
2 901 744 57 870
2 978 444 59 400
i6/2989
i6/2989
i6/2999
i6/2999
D-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
247
247
336/6100
336/6100
143
-
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
650
650
520/1800
520/1800
9/R
9/R
9/4
9/4
A
A
A
A
5.6
5.6
5.81
4.9
250
250
250
250
7.6
7.6
9.72
9.7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
164
164
186
186
May 22
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4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 76 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Probably S580. Replacement due: Intro 2021. Also look at: Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls-Royce Ghost
S580
S680
4 076 374 81 250
5 079 542 101 220
V8/3982
V12/5980
P-T
P-T
385/5500
450/5250
-
Mercedes-AMG SL
700/2000
900/2000
9/4
9/4
A
A
4.8 250
4.5 250
13.2
16.8
11
11
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
251
321
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2-door Convertible • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Pricey drop-tops keep fighting. Bad: No 55 or 63 V8-engine derivative. Not as sporty as a 911 Cabrio. Our choice: Only one to choose from. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BMW 8 Series Convertible, Porsche 911 Cabriolet
AMG SL43
2 502 701
49 920
4/1991
P-T
280/6750
-
480/3250
9/R
A
4.9 275
10.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
204
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5-door MPV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 75 litres • Boot: 416/2 576 litres • Maintenance Plan: 7 year / 140 000 km
Good: The best luxurious people mover available. Bad: You pay for this level of luxury. Our choice: V250d. Replacement due: V300d added. Also look at: Hyundai Staria, Kia Carnival, Toyota Quantum, Volkswagen Caravelle
V220d
V220d AMG Line
V250d
V250d AMG Line
V220d Avantgarde
V220d Avantgarde AMG Line
V250d Avantgarde
V250d Avantgarde AMG Line
V300d Avantgarde
V300d Avantgarde AMG Line
V300d Exclusive
V300d Special Edition
1 323 010
1 405 669
1 413 576
1 496 235
1 700 393
1 765 345
1 755 301
1 820 253
1 803 865
1 894 683
2 099 120
2 304 772
26 440
28 090
28 240
29 890
33 950
35 250
35 050
36 340
36 010
37 820
41 890
45 980
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
120/3800
120/3800
140/3800
140/3800
120/3800
120/3800
140/3800
140/3800
174/4200
174/4200
174/4200
174/4200
Vito
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380/1400
380/1400
440/1400
440/1400
380/1400
380/1400
440/1400
440/1400
550/1600
550/1600
550/1600
550/1600
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
10.9
10.9
9.6
9.6
10.9
10.9
9.6
9.6
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
195
195
206
206
195
195
206
206
220
220
220
220
8.5
8.5
8.9
8.9
8.5
8.5
8.9
8.9
9.6
9.6
9.6
9.6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
182
182
189
189
182
182
189
189
205
205
205
205
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5-door Crew Bus / MPV • Seats: 8 • Fuel tank: 57 litres • Service Plan: Optional 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Some V-Class specification filters through to Vito. Bad: Untested. Our choice: 114 CDI Tourer Pro. Replacement due: Mixto Pro added. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai Staria, Kia Carnival, Opel Zafira, Toyota Hiace / Quantum, Volkswagen
Transporter / Kombi / Caravelle
Vito 111 CDI Mixto Crewcab
Vito 114 CDI Mixto Pro Crewcab
Vito 114 CDI Mixto Pro Crewcab auto
Vito 111 CDI Tourer Base
Vito 111 CDI Tourer Pro
Vito 114 CDI Tourer Pro
Vito 116 CDI Tourer Pro
Vito 116 CDI Tourer Select
Vito 119 CDI Tourer Select
779 380 15 620
893 875 17 900
946 280 18 940
738 025 14 800
902 341 18 070
1 035 825 20 720
1 099 294 21 990
1 296 443 25 910
1 342 494 26 830
4/1598
4/1950
4/1950
4/1598
4/1598
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
4/1950
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
84/3800
100/3800
100/3800
84/3800
84/3800
100/3800
120/4200
120/4200
140/4200
-
270/1500
330/1200
330/1200
270/1500
270/1500
330/1200
380/1200
380/1200
440/1400
6/F
6/R
9/R
6/F
6/F
9/R
9/R
9/R
9/R
M
M
A
M
M
A
A
A
A
MINI
15.1 169
15.1 169
15.1 169
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7.4
7.3
7.0
7.6
7.6
8.6
8.3
8.3
8.6
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
O
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
163
164
152
163
163
185
178
178
186
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www.mini.co.za Telephone: 0800 600 555 Dealers: 15
Cooper
3-door Hatch • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: TBA • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Abarth 500 695, Audi A1 Sportback, BMW 1 Series, Fiat 500
Cooper C
Cooper S
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
3/1499
4/1998
P-T
P-T
115/4900
150/5000
-
Countryman
230/1500
300/1450
7/F
7/F
DC
DC
7.7 225
6.6 242
7.1
7.3
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
133
138
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 / 54 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Tonale, Audi Q2, BMW X1, Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40
Countryman C
Countryman S ALL4
Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4
758 820 15 210
821 074 16 450
1 029 768 20 600
3/1499
4/1998
4/1998
P-T
P-T
P-T
125/4700
160/5000
221/5750
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Mitsubishi
280/1500
360/1500
400/2000
7/F
7/4
7/4
DC
DC
DC
8.3 212
7.1 228
5.4 250
7.3
7.8
10.0
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
138
155
177
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www.mitsubishi-motors.co.za Telephone: 011 552 6000 Dealers: 52
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres • Boot: 248/1 104 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
ASX
Good: Spacious cabin. Standard spec. Quality. Bad: Small boot. Our choice: manual. Replacement due: Aspire added. Also look at: Hyundai Venue / Creta, Kia Seltos, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, Peugeot 2008, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Corolla Cross
ASX 2.0 ES
ASX 2.0 ES auto
ASX 2.0 LS
ASX 2.0 LS auto
ASX 2.0 Aspire
409 990
429 990
459 990
484 990
494 995
8 270
8 660
9 260
9 760
9 960
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
4/1998
P
P
P
P
P
Eclipse Cross
110/6000
110/6000
110/6000
110/6000
110/6000
80
77
-
197/4200
197/4200
197/4200
197/4200
197/4200
5/F
V/F
5/F
V/F
V/F
M
9.6 194
V
11.5 190
M
9.6 194
V 10.63 190
V
11.5 190
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres
9.0 3
S
S
9.5 3
S
S
9.0 7
S
S
9.5 7
S
S
9.5 7
S
S
• Boot: 216/1 024 litres
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
175
184
175
184
184
Jul 20
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• 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: Facelifted. GLS Exceed added. Also look at: Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Opel Mokka, Subaru Crosstrek, Toyota C-HR, Volkswagen Taigo / T-Roc
Eclipse Cross 2.0 GLS
Eclipse Cross 1.5T GLS
Eclipse Cross 1.5T GLS Exceed
524 990
564 990
610 000
10 560
11 350
12 250
4/1998
4/1499
4/1499
P
P-T
P-T
110/6000
110/5500
110/5500
73
73
-
Outlander
198/4200
250/2000
250/2000
V/F
V/F
V/F
V
V
V
11.86 188
8.96
8.9
-
9.5
9.2
9.2
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
184
176
174
May 19
Aug 20
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5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot 112/320/1 264 • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Not yet driven. Bad: CVT; turbocharged rivals are more efficient. Our choice: GLS. Replacement due: GL, GLS Plus and Exceed added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Mazda CX-60, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 5008, Proton X90, Volkswagen Tiguan / Allspace
Outlander 2.5 GL
Outlander 2.5 GLS
Outlander 2.5 GLS Plus
Outlander 2.5 Aspire
Outlander 2.5 Exceed
709 995
759 995
769 995
789 995
819 995
14 240
15 230
15 430
15 830
16 430
4/2488
4/2488
4/2488
4/2488
4/2488
P
P
P
P
P
Pajero Sport
135/6000
135/6000
135/6000
135/6000
135/6000
78
-
245/3600
245/3600
245/3600
245/3600
245/3600
V/4
V/4
V/4
V/4
V/4
V
V
V
V
V
10.48
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187
187
187
187
187
9.7
9.7
9.7
9.72
9.7
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
185
185
185
185
185
Nov 23
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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: Facelifted. Aspire models added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Ford Everest, Hyundai Santa Fe, Isuzu mu-X, Kia Sorento, Peugeot 5008, Toyota Fortuner
Pajero Sport 2.4DI-D
Pajero Sport 2.4DI-D Aspire
Pajero Sport 2.4DI-D 4x4
Pajero Sport 2.4DI-D 4x4 Aspire
Pajero Sport 2.4DI-D 4x4 Exceed
789 990
809 990
854 990
874 990
904 990
15 830
16 230
17 120
17 520
18 120
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
Triton
133/3500
133/3500
133/3500
133/3500
133/3500
68
64
64
430/2500
430/2500
430/2500
430/2500
430/2500
8/R
8/R
8x2/4
8x2/4
8x2/4
A
A
A
A
A
10.79 180
11.16 180
11.16 180
9.6
9.7
9.7
9.7
9.7
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
214
214
214
214
214
Jun 18
Dec 17
Feb 21
4-door Double Cab • Seats: 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: Entry-level 4X4. Replacement due: GLX added. Also look at: Ford Ranger, GWM P-Series, Isuzu D-Max, JAC T8 / T9, Nissan
Navara, Peugeot Landtrek, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
Triton 2.4DI-D Single Cab GL
Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab GL
Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab GLX
Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab
Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab auto
Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab Xtreme
Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab 4x4
Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab 4x4 auto
Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab 4x4 Athlete
Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab 4x4 Heritage
Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab 4x4 Xtreme
454 995
529 990
529 990
639 990
659 990
728 990
719 990
739 990
759 990
779 990
808 990
9 160
10 660
10 660
12 840
13 240
14 620
14 440
14 840
15 230
15 630
16 210
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
4/2442
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
100/3500
100/3500
100/3500
133/3500
133/3500
133/3500
133/3500
133/3500
133/3500
133/3500
133/3500
66
-
324/1500
324/1500
324/1500
430/2500
430/2500
430/2500
430/2500
430/2500
430/2500
430/2500
430/2500
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
Xpander
M
M
M
M
A
A
M
A
A
A
A
- 179
- 179
10.50
-
9.6
9.6
9.6
9.0
9.8
9.8
9.1
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
2
2
2
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
211
211
211
196
215
215
199
218
218
218
218
Jul 19
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5-door MPV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Comparatively affordable seven-seat transport. Bad: Cheaper alternatives available. RoboCop styling not to everyone's taste. Our choice: 1.5 auto. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Renault Triber, Suzuki Ertiga, Toyota Rumion
Xpander 1.5
Xpander 1.5 auto
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365 995
385 995
7 390
7 790
4/1499
4/1499
P
P
77/6000
77/6000
-
141/4000
141/4000
5/F
4/F
M
A
-
-
8.0
8.4
2
2
S
S
-
-
S
S
-
S
S
157
164
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Nissan
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Data collected using Racelogic VBOX. See CARmag.co.za
www.nissan.co.za Telephone: 0800 647 726 Dealers: 124
Magnite
5-Door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 30 000 km
Good: Relatively cheap. Bad: There are better alternatives. Our choice: Likely the Acenta Plus. Replacement due: 1.0 auto, Turbo Visia and Kuro added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Citroën C3, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Renault
Kiger, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Volkswagen T-Cross
Magnite 1.0 Visia
235 300
4 790
3/999
P
53/6250
-
96/3500
5/F
M
Magnite 1.0 Visia auto
251 800
5 120
3/999
P
53/6250
-
96/3500
5/F
AM
Magnite 1.0 Acenta
255 800
5 200
3/999
P
53/6250
-
96/3500
5/F
M
Magnite 1.0 Acenta auto
272 400
5 530
3/999
P
53/6250
-
96/3500
5/F
AM
Magnite 1.0 Acenta Plus
271 600
5 510
3/999
P
53/6250
-
96/3500
5/F
M
Magnite 1.0 Acenta Plus auto
288 900
5 860
3/999
P
53/6250
-
96/3500
5/F
AM
16.0 150
-
-
16.0 150
-
-
16.0 150
-
-
7.1
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
140
-
7.1
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
140
-
7.1
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
140
-
7.1
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
140
-
7.1
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
140
-
7.1
2
S
-
S
S
-
S
140
-
Magnite 1.0 Turbo Visia
296 900
6 020
3/999
P-T
74/5000
-
160/2800
5/F
M
11.7 173
6.2
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
125
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Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta
316 800
6 410
3/999
P-T
74/5000
-
160/2800
5/F
M
11.7 173
6.4
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
125
Feb 21
Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta auto
346 300
7 000
3/999
P-T
74/5000
-
152/2200
V/F
V
13.4 168
7.2
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
142
Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta Kuro
327 100
6 620
3/999
P-T
74/5000
-
160/2800
5/F
M
11.7 173
6.4
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
125
-
Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta Kuro auto
356 000
7 190
3/999
P-T
74/5000
-
152/2200
V/F
V
13.4 168
7.2
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
142
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Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta Plus
336 500
6 800
3/999
P-T
74/5000
-
160/2800
5/F
M
11.7 173
6.4
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
125
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Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta Plus auto
370 400
7 480
3/999
P-T
74/5000
69
152/2200
V/F
V
13.11 168
7.2
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
142
Feb 22
Navara
Single Cab / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2 (Single Cab) 5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Service Plan: 6 year / 90 000 km
Good: Interior comfort and solid feel. Bad: Ride quality. Our choice: Double Cab SE auto. Replacement due: Facelifted. Single Cab added. Also look at: Ford Ranger, GWM P-Series, Isuzu D-Max, JAC T8 / T9, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
Navara 2.5 Single Cab XE
373 500
7 540
4/2488
P
118/6000
-
233/4000
6/R
M
-
-
-
2
S
-
-
S
-
-
-
-
Navara 2.5DDTi Single Cab XE
418 700
8 440
4/2488
D-T
120/3600
-
403/2000
6/R
M
-
-
8.6
2
S
-
-
S
-
-
190
-
6/R
Navara 2.5DDTi Single Cab SE
505 300
10 160
4/2488
D-T
120/3600
-
403/2000
M
-
-
8.6
7
S
-
-
S
S
S
190
-
Navara 2.5DDTi Single Cab SE 4x4
586 700
11 780
4/2488
D-T
120/3600
-
403/2000 6x2/2-4
M
-
-
9.1
7
S
-
-
S
S
S
201
-
Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab SE
530 800
10 670
4/2488
D-T
120/3600
-
403/2000
6/R
M
-
-
8.6
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
190
-
Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab SE auto
565 200
11 360
4/2488
D-T
140/3600
-
450/2000
7/R
A
-
-
9.7
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
214
-
Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab SE 4x4
625 900
12 560
4/2488
D-T
120/3600
-
403/2000 6x2/2-4
M
-
-
9.1
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
201
-
Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab SE Plus
579 400
11 640
4/2488
D-T
120/3600
-
403/2000
6/R
M
-
-
8.6
7
S
-
S
S
S
S
190
-
7/R
Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab SE Plus auto
602 600
12 100
4/2488
D-T
140/3600
-
450/2000
A
-
-
9.7
7
S
-
S
S
S
S
214
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Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab SE Plus 4x4
662 400
687 700
13 290
13 790
4/2488
4/2488
D-T
D-T
120/3600
140/3600
-
403/2000 6x2/2-4
450/2000 7/R
M
A
-
-
9.1
9.7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
201
214
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Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab LE auto
Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab LE 4x4
Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab LE 4x4 auto
746 200
14 960
4/2488
D-T
140/3600
-
450/2000 6x2/2-4
M
-
-
9.1
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
201
-
769 600
15 430
4/2488
D-T
140/3600
-
450/2000 7x2/2-4
A
-
-
9.7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
214
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Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab PRO-2X
770 600
15 440
4/2488
D-T
140/3600
-
450/2000
Navara 2.5DDTi Double Cab PRO-4X 4x4
832 400
16 680
4/2488
D-T
140/3600
-
450/2000 7x2/2-4
NP200
7/R
A
-
-
9.7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
214
-
A
-
-
9.7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
214
Nov 21
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: Ancient. Our choice: Only one engine model. Replacement due: To end mid 2024. Also look at: No direct rival
NP200 1.6i safety pack
245 300
4 990
4/1598
P
64/5500
-
128/3000
5/F
M
-
-
9.7
2
S
-
-
O
-
-
192
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NP200 1.6i safety pack (aircon)
266 000
5 400
4/1598
P
64/5500
-
128/3000
5/F
M
-
-
9.7
2
S
-
-
S
-
-
192
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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: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW X7, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Land Rover Discovery, Lexus LX, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Toyota Land Cruiser 300, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90
Patrol 5.6 V8 LE 4WD
1 779 900 35 540
V8/5552
P
298/5800 113
560/4000
Qashqai
7x2/4
A
7.77 210
17.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
334
Apr 18
5-Door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 65 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000 km
Good: Safer and smarter. Bad: Unremarkable drive. Our choice: Acenta. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Ford Puma, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-30, Omoda C5, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Proton X50, Toyota Corolla Cross, Volkswagen T-Roc
Qashqai 1.3T Visia
568 200
11 420
4/1332
P-T
96/5500
-
240/3500
6/F
M
10.3 198
7.7
6
S
-
S
S
S
S
146
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Qashqai 1.3T Acenta
639 300
12 830
4/1332
P-T
110/5500
-
250/3750
V/F
V
8.9 206
7.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
138
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Qashqai 1.3T Acenta Plus
670 600
13 450
4/1332
P-T
110/5500
73
250/3750
V/F
V
8.9 206
7.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
138
Feb 23
X-Trail
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 (Visia, Acenta) 7 (Acenta Plus) • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 80/1 428 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 90 000 km
Good: Much improved over its predecessor. Bad: Still not very cutting-edge design; 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated engine is ancient and thirsty. Our choice: Acenta. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Ford Territory, Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson, Kia
Sportage, Mahindra Scorpio-N / XUV700, Mazda CX-5 / CX-60, Peugeot 3008 / 5008, Proton X70 / X90, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan / Tiguan Allspace
X-Trail 2.5 Visia
685 900
13 760
4/2488
P
135/6000
-
244/3600
V/F
V
- 195
8.9
6
S
-
S
S
S
S
174
-
X-Trail 2.5 Acenta
749 900
15 030
4/2488
P
135/6000
-
244/3600
V/F
V
- 195
8.9
8
S
-
S
S
S
S
174
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X-Trail 2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD
810 900
16 250
4/2488
P
135/6000
81
244/3600
V/4
V
9.65 195
9.4
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
183
Jul 23
Omoda
www.omoda.co.za Telephone: 010 448 5388 Dealers: 30
C5
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 51 litres • Boot: 227/590 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 70 000 km
Good: Striking face. Bad: Not as fast as it looks. Our choice: Elegance S. Replacement due: New. GT added. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30, Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Suzuki Fronx, Toyota C-HR, Volkswagen Taigo
C5 1.5T 230T Tech
447 990
9 020
4/1498
P-T
115/5500
-
230/1750
V/F
V
-
-
8.3
6
S
-
S
S
S
S
169
C5 1.5T 230T Lux
477 900
9 620
4/1498
P-T
115/5500
-
230/1750
V/F
V
-
-
8.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
169
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C5 1.5T 230T Lux S
479 900
9 660
4/1498
P-T
115/5500
82
230/1750
V/F
V
9.07
-
8.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
169
Aug 23
C5 1.5T 230T Elegance
507 900
10 220
4/1498
P-T
115/5500
-
230/1750
V/F
V
-
-
8.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
169
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C5 1.5T 230T Elegance S
509 900
10 260
4/1498
P-T
115/5500
-
230/1750
V/F
V
-
-
8.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
169
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C5 1.6TGDI 290T GT
589 900
11 850
4/1598
P-T
145/5500
-
290/1750
7/F
DC
7.8
-
8.2
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
162
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Opel
www.opel.co.za Telephone: 0800 422 777 Dealers: 37
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: Unknown. Also look at: Volkswagen Caddy. Long-term test: Oct 2019 (Combo Cargo panel van)
Combo Life 1.6TD Enjoy
469 900
9 460
4/1560
D-T
68/4000
-
230/1700
Corsa
5/F
M
-
-
6.0
6
S
S
S
S
S
-
131
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5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Modern styling and possibly frugal engine. Bad: No longer new. Our choice: 1.2T Elegance. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Honda Fit, Hyundai i20, Mazda Mazda2, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Starlet, olkswagen Polo
Corsa 1.2T Lite
354 900
7 170
3/1199
P-T
74/5500
-
205/1750
6/F
M
9.9 194
6.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
130
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Corsa 1.2T Edition
374 900
7 570
3/1199
P-T
74/5500
-
205/1750
6/F
M
9.9 194
6.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
130
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Corsa 1.2T Elegance
454 900
9 160
3/1199
P-T
96/5500
-
230/1750
6/F
A
8.7 208
7.6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
143
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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: Facelifted and GS Line added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford Puma, Honda
Elevate, Hyundai Venue / Creta, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Peugeot 2008, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser / Corolla Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross. Long-term test: 1.6TD Enjoy (Feb 2020)
Crossland 1.2
349 900
7 070
3/1199
P
55/5750
-
118/2750
5/F
M
-
-
6.1
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
115
-
Crossland 1.2T Edition
439 900
8 860
3/1199
P-T
81/5500
-
205/1500
6/F
A
-
-
7.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
141
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Crossland 1.2T GS Line
499 900
10 060
3/1199
P-T
81/5500
-
205/1500
6/F
A
-
-
7.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
141
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Grandland
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 53 litres • Boot: 312/1 248 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: No-frills family car. Bad: Maybe too bland for some. Our choice: Edition. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Citroën C5 Aircross, Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 3008, Proton X70, Renault
Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
Grandland 1.6T
604 900
12 150
4/1598
P-T
121/6000
-
240/1400
6/F
A
-
-
8.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
156
-
Grandland 1.6T Edition Tech
674 900
13 540
4/1598
P-T
121/6000
-
240/1400
6/F
A
-
-
8.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
156
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Grandland 1.6T GS Line
Grandland 1.6T Elegance
684 900
704 900
13 740
14 140
4/1598
4/1598
P-T
P-T
121/6000
121/6000
-
240/1400
240/1400
6/F
6/F
A
A
-
-
8.4
8.4
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
156
156
-
Grandland 1.6T Ultimate
724 900
14 540
4/1598
P-T
121/6000
-
240/1400
6/F
A
-
-
8.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
156
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Mokka
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 44 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Unique features. Bad: Cookie cutter personality. Our choice: GS Line. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Ford Puma, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Proton X50, Toyota C-HR, Volkswagen T-Cross / Taigo
Mokka 1.2T Elegance
499 900
10 060
3/1199
P-T
96/5500
-
230/1750
8/F
A
9.2 200
7.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
139
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Mokka 1.2T GS Line
554 900
11 150
3/1199
P-T
96/5500
76
230/1750
8/F
A
9.78 200
7.3
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
139
Sep 22
Zafira
5-door MPV • Seats: 8 (Edition) 7 (Elegance) • Fuel tank: 70 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Enormous. Bad: Pretty basic interior. Our choice: Edition. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai Staria, Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Toyota Quantum, Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
Zafira Life 2.0TD Edition
834 000
16 710
4/1997
D-T
110/4000
-
370/2000
8/F
A
-
-
7.6
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
165
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Zafira Life 2.0TD Elegance
964 900
19 310
4/1997
D-T
110/4000
-
370/2000
8/F
A
-
-
7.6
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
165
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Peugeot
www.peugeot.co.za Telephone: 0860 738 472 Dealers: 25
208
5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 248/912 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Striking exterior design. Bad: Too quirky for some? Our choice: Possibly the 1.2T Allure auto. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Honda Fit, Hyundai i20, Mazda Mazda2, Opel Corsa, Renault Clio, Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Starlet, VW Polo
208 1.2 Active
344 900
6 970
3/1199
P
55/5750
-
118/2750
5/F
M
171
7.0
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
130
-
208 1.2T Allure
402 900
8 130
3/1199
P-T
74/5500
-
205/1750
6/F
M
11.28 188
7.0
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
130
Jun 22
208 1.2T Allure auto
443 900
8 940
3/1199
P-T
96/5500
-
230/1750
6/F
A
8.8 198
7.6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
143
-
208 1.2T GT
484 900
9 760
3/1199
P-T
96/5500
-
230/1750
6/F
A
8.8 198
7.6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
143
-
2008
14.9
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 44 litres • Boot: 184/864 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Solid cabin and stylish interior and exterior. Bad: Modern cabin might not be to all tastes. Our choice: Any. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Ford Puma, Haval Jolion, Honda HR-V, Hyundai
Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda CX-3 / CX-30, Nissan Qashqai, Omoda C5, Opel Mokka, Proton X50, Renault Captur, Toyota Corolla Cross / C-HR, Volkswagen T-Cross / Taigo
2008 1.2T Active
474 900
9 560
3/1199
P-T
96/5500
-
230/1750
6/F
A
9.1 198
7.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
148
-
2008 1.2T Allure
2008 1.2T GT
510 900
565 900
10 280
11 370
3/1199
3/1199
P-T
P-T
96/5500
96/5500
75
230/1750
230/1750
6/F
6/F
A
A
9.1 198
10.46 198
7.8
7.8
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
148
148
May 21
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: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q3, BMW X1, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Citroën C5 Aircross, Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson,
Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Opel Grandland, Proton X70, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan. Long-term test: March 2018 (1.6T Active)
3008 1.6T Active
605 900
12 170
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
3008 1.6T GT
679 900
755 900
13 640
15 150
4/1598
4/1598
P-T
P-T
121/6000
121/6000
80
240/1400
240/1400
6/F
6/F
A
A
8.9 201
9.65 201
8.4
8.4
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
156
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: Engine lacks punch. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Outlander, Proton X90, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
5008 1.6T GT
799 900
16 030
4/1598
P-T
121/6000
76
Landtrek
240/1400
6/F
A
10.14 201
8.4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
156
Dec 19
Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Affordable double cab entry point. Bad: Some quality issues. Our choice: 4Action 4x4, Replacement due: Intro 2021. Also look at: Ford Ranger, GWM P-Series, Isuzu D-Max, JAC T8 / T9, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok
Landtrek 1.9TD Double Cab Allure
619 900
12 450
4/1910
D-T
110/4000
-
350/1800
Landtrek 1.9TD 4Action Double Cab 4x4
705 900
14 160
4/1910
D-T
110/4000
53
350/1800 6x2/2-4
Porsche
6/R
A
A
14.9 172
10.92
10.7
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
235
-
171 14.33
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
239
May 22
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 litresfront + 80 litresrear • 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: GTS 4.0 manual. Replacement due: Spyder RS added. Also look at: BMW Z4, Mercedes-AMG SL
718 Boxster GTS 4.0
1 801 000 35 960
H6/3995
P
294/7000
-
420/5000
6/R
M
4.5 293
13.0
6
S
S
O
S
S
S
246
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718 Boxster GTS 4.0 auto
1 801 000 35 960
H6/3995
P
294/7000
-
430/5500
7/R
DC
4.0 288
11.5
6
S
S
O
S
S
S
219
-
718 Spyder RS
3 024 000 60 300
H6/3995
P
368/8400
-
450/6750
7/R
DC
3.4 308
12.2
6
S
S
O
S
S
S
232
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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: Meagre specification. Our choice: GTS 4.0 manual. Replacement due: GT4 RS added. Also look at: BMW M240i / M2 / M4 Coupé, Jaguar F-Type Coupé, Lotus Emira, Toyota GR Supra
911
718 Cayman GTS 4.0
1 758 000
35 100
H6/3995
P
294/7000
-
420/5000
6/R
M
4.5 293
13.0
6
S
S
O
S
S
S
246
-
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 auto
718 Cayman GT4 RS
1 758 000 35 100
3 024 000 60 300
H6/3995
H6/3995
P
P
294/7000
368/8400
-
430/5500
450/6750
7/R
7/R
DC
DC
4.0 288
3.4 315
11.5
14.8
6
6
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
219
281
-
2-door Coupé / Cabriolet • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 64 litres (Carrera and Carrera S) 67 litres (Carrera 4, Carrera 4S and turbo models) • Boot: 112 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: The ultimate sportscar. Bad: Increasingly difficult to distinguish between different generations. Our choice: 911 GT3. Replacement due: S/T added. Also look at: Aston Martin Vantage, Audi RS5, BMW M4 / M8, Ferrari 296 / Roma, Lamborghini Huracán,
Mercedes-AMG SL. For 911 Dakar: Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato
911 Carrera Coupé
911 Carrera 4 Coupé
911 Carrera T
911 Carrera T auto
124
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2 158 000 43 060
2 300 000 45 890
2 415 000 48 180
2 415 000 48 180
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
283/6500
283/6500
283/6500
283/6500
-
450/1950
450/1950
450/1950
450/1950
8/R
8/4
7/R
8/R
DC
DC
M
DC
4.2
4.2
4.5
4.0
293
291
291
291
10.8
11.0
12.2
11.4
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
206
210
232
217
-
Cayenne
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/2981
H6/3996
H6/3996
H6/3996
H6/3996
H6/3996
H6/2981
H6/3745
H6/3745
H6/3745
H6/3745
H6/3996
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P
P
P
P
P
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P
283/6500 450/1950
283/6500 450/1950
283/6500 450/1950
331/6500 216 530/2300
331/6500
530/2300
331/6500
530/2300
331/6500
530/2300
331/6500
530/2300
353/6500
570/2300
353/6500
570/2300
353/6500
570/2300
353/6500
570/2300
353/6500
570/2300
353/6500
570/2300
353/6500
570/2300
353/6500 219 570/2300
375/8400
470/6100
375/8400
470/6100
375/8400
470/6100
375/8400
470/6100
386/8500
465/6300
353/6500
570/2300
427/6500
750/2250
427/6500
750/2250
478/6750 290 800/2500
478/6750
800/2500
386/8500
465/6300
8/R
8/4
8/4
8/R
8/4
8/R
8/4
8/4
7/R
8/R
8/4
7/R
8/R
8/4
8/4
8/4
6/R
7/R
6/R
7/R
7/R
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
6/R
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
M
DC
DC
M
DC
DC
DC
DC
M
DC
M
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
M
4.4
4.4
4.4
3.41
3.6
3.9
3.8
3.8
4.1
3.4
3.3
4.3
3.6
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.9
3.4
3.9
3.4
3.2
3.4
2.8
2.9
2.82
2.8
3.7
291
289
289
308
306
306
304
304
311
311
309
309
309
307
307
307
320
318
320
318
296
240
320
320
330
330
300
11.0
11.0
11.8
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.8
11.9
12.4
11.6
11.6
12.5
11.8
11.9
11.9
11.9
16.0
14.9
16.0
14.9
15.2
12.6
13.3
13.6
13.3
13.6
16.6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
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S
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48 060
50 870
50 890
49 890
52 700
54 870
57 670
57 670
56 160
56 160
58 990
61 140
61 140
63 970
63 970
70 590
78 060
78 060
78 060
78 060
96 810
89 700
85 560
90 520
96 470
101 450
124 040
BL
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2 409 000
2 550 000
2 551 000
2 501 000
2 642 000
2 751 000
2 892 000
2 892 000
2 816 000
2 816 000
2 958 000
3 066 000
3 066 000
3 208 000
3 208 000
3 541 000
3 916 000
3 916 000
3 916 000
3 916 000
4 858 000
4 501 000
4 293 000
4 542 000
4 841 000
5 091 000
6 226 000
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911 Carrera Cabriolet
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
911 targa 4
911 Carrera S Coupé
911 Carrera 4S Coupé
911 Carrera S Cabriolet
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
911 targa 4S
911 Carrera GTS Coupé
911 Carrera GTS Coupé auto
911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupé
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet auto
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet
911 targa 4 GTS
911 targa Edition 50 Years Porsche Design
911 GT3 touring
911 GT3 touring auto
911 GT3
911 GT3 auto
911 GT3 RS
911 Dakar
911 turbo Coupé
911 turbo Cabriolet
911 turbo S Coupé
911 turbo S Cabriolet
911 S/T
PR
ICE
(R)
Data collected using Racelogic VBOX. See CARmag.co.za
210
211
223
205
206
208
207
227
234
221
222
238
224
226
227
227
304
283
304
283
289
239
254
257
254
257
313
Sep 19
Feb 23
Jan 21
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5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 70 litres (S e-hybrid, turbo e-hybrid) 75 (e-hybrid) 90 (Cayenne, S) • 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: Facelifted. S e-hybrid added. 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
Cayenne
Cayenne S
Cayenne e-hybrid
Cayenne S e-hybrid
Cayenne turbo e-hybrid
Cayenne Coupé
1 848 000 36 890
2 125 000 42 410
2 194 000 43 780
2 515 000 50 170
3 312 000 66 040
V6/2995 P-T 260/5400
V8/3996 P-T 349/5700
V6/2995 P-T/H 346/5400
V6/2995 P-T/H
382
V8/3996 P-T/H
544
-
500/1450
600/2000
650/1400
750
950
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
6.0
5.0
4.9
4.7
3.7
248
273
254
263
295
11.0
11.6
2.9
2.0
2.4
8
8
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
210
220
56
39
45
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5-door SUV • Seats: 4 • 70 litres (S e-hybrid, turbo e-hybrid) 75 (e-hybrid) 90 (Cayenne, S, turbo GT) • Boot 305/1 025 litres • 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: Cayenne Coupé S. Replacement due: Facelifted. S e-hybrid added. 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 GT: Aston Martin DBX, BMW X6 M, Lamborghini Urus, Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupé
Cayenne Coupé
Cayenne S Coupé
Cayenne e-hybrid Coupé
Cayenne S e-hybrid Coupé
Cayenne turbo e-hybrid Coupé
Cayenne turbo GT Coupé
1 933 000
2 232 000
2 259 000
2 607 000
3 390 000
4 128 000
Macan
38 580
44 540
45 070
52 000
67 590
82 280
V6/2995 P-T 260/5400 V8/3996 P-T 349/5700 164
V6/2995 P-T/H 346/5400 V6/2995 P-T/H
382 V8/3996 P-T/H
544 V8/3996 P-T 485/6000 -
500/1450
600/2000
650/1400
750
950
850/2300
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
6.0
4.62
4.9
4.7
3.7
3.3
248 11.3
273 11.88
254
3.0
263
2.0
295
2.4
305 14.3
8
8
8
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
214
222
58
39
46
271
Jan 24
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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. Replacement due: Macan electric due 2024. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi RSQ3 / RSQ3 Sportback / SQ5 / SQ5 Sportback, BMW X2 / X4, Jaguar E-Pace, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Lexus NX,
Maserati Grecale, Mercedes GLC, Volvo XC60
Macan
Macan T
Macan S
Macan GTS
Panamera
1 393 000 27 830
1 524 000 30 440
1 658 000 33 110
1 960 000 39 120
4/1984
4/1984
V6/2894
V6/2894
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
195/5000
195/5000
280/5200
324/5200
-
400/1800
400/1800
520/1850
550/1900
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
6.4
6.2
4.8
4.5
232
232
259
272
10.6
10.6
11.9
11.9
8
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
200
200
225
225
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5-door Fastback • Seats: 4 (opt 5) • Fuel tank: 90 litres (Panamera, 4) 80 litres (all e-hybrid) • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: An accomplished package. Bad: More sporting than luxurious. Our choice: Panamera. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi S7 / RS7 Sportback, BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé / M8 Gran Coupé, Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
Panamera
Panamera 4
Panamera 4 e-hybrid
Panamera 4 e-hybrid executive
Panamera 4S e-hybrid
Panamera turbo e-hybrid
2 166 000 43 220
2 244 000 44 780
2 654 000 52 940
2 845 000 56 740
2 892 000 57 670
4 115 000 82 020
Taycan
V6/2894
V6/2894
V6/2894
V6/2894
V6/2894
V8/3996
P-T 260/5400
P-T 260/5400
P-T/H
346
P-T/H
346
P-T/H
400
P-T/H
500
-
500/1900
500/1900
650
650
750
930
8/R
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
5.3
5.0
4.1
4.2
3.7
3.2
272
270
280
280
290
315
11.4
11.9
1.7
1.7
1.7
2.0
8
8
8
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
216
226
32
32
33
38
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4-door Fastback • Seats: 4 (opt 4+1) 2 (turbo GT Weissach) • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Porsche's first electric car promises great performance. Bad: Expensive. Our choice: Taycan base model. Replacement due: Facelifted and turbo GT added. Also look at: Audi RS e-tron GT, BMW i7, Mercedes EQS Sedan
Taycan
Taycan 4S
Taycan turbo
Taycan turbo S
Taycan turbo GT
Taycan turbo GT Weissach
2 868 000
3 223 000
4 334 000
5 228 000
5 882 000
5 882 000
57 200
64 260
86 380
104 180
117 190
117 190
electric
electric
electric
electric
electric
electric
E
E
E
E
E
E
300
440
650
700
760
760
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Taycan Cross Turismo
410
710
940
1110
1300
1300
E/R
E/4
E/4
E/4
E/4
E/4
E
E
E
E
E
E
4.8
3.7
2.7
2.4
2.3
2.2
230
250
260
260
290
305
E
E
E
E
E
E
8
8
8
8
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
0
0
0
0
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5-door Estate • Seats: 4 • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 100 000 km (Optional 5 year / 100 000 km)
Good: Arguably one of the prettiest Porsches. Bad: Not many alternatives. Our choice: 4 Cross Turismo. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: No direct estate rival, but also see: Audi e-tron Sportback / RS6 Avant, Jaguar I-Pace, Lotus Eletre
Taycan 4 Cross Turismo
Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
Taycan turbo Cross Turismo
3 201 000 63 830
3 370 000 67 190
4 369 000 87 080
electric
electric
electric
E
E
E
320
440
500
-
610
710
850
E/4
E/4
E/4
E
E
E
4.7 220
3.6 240
3.3 250
E
E
E
8
8
8
S
S
S
Proton
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
0
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www.proton.cars Dealers: 25
Saga
4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: More choice for ride-hailing drivers. Bad: Proton's previous Saga wasn't all that epic. Our choice: In this category the cheapest is best. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Honda Amaze, Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan, Kia Pegas, Suzuki DZire
Saga 1.3 Standard
Saga 1.3 Standard auto
Saga 1.3 Premium
209 900
224 900
244 900
4 280
4 580
4 980
4/1332
4/1332
4/1332
P
P
P
70/5750
70/5750
70/5750
-
120/4000
120/4000
120/4000
5/F
4/F
4/F
X50
M
A
A
-
-
8.4
8.4
8.4
2
2
2
S
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
162
162
162
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Proton returns afters ten years. Bad: They must have left for a reason. Our choice: Not yet tested. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Ford Puma, Haval Jolion, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta, Jaecoo J7, Kia Seltos,
Nissan Qashqai, Omoda C5, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Corolla Cross
X50 1.5T Standard
X50 1.5T Luxury
X50 1.5T Executive
X50 1.5T Premium
449 900
499 900
535 900
579 900
9 060
10 060
10 770
11 650
3/1477
3/1477
3/1477
3/1477
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
110/5500
110/5500
110/5500
130/5500
-
226/1500
226/1500
226/1500
255/1500
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
DC
DC
DC
DC
-
-
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
4
4
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
150
150
150
150
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X70
2
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RO
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5-door Cross-Over / SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Untested. Bad: Rivals tough to beat. Our choice: Not yet tested. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Ford Territory, Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson, Jaecoo J7, Kia Sportage, Mahindra Scorpio-N / XUV700, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Opel Grandland, Peugeot
3008, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
X70 1.5T Standard
X70 1.5T Executive
X70 1.5T Executive AWD
X70 1.5T Premium X
529 900
579 900
629 900
639 900
10 650
11 650
12 640
12 840
X90
3/1477
3/1477
3/1477
3/1477
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
130/5500
130/5500
130/5500
130/5500
-
255/1500
255/1500
255/1500
255/1500
7/F
7/F
7/4
7/F
DC
DC
DC
DC
-
-
9.4
9.4
9.4
9.4
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
176
176
176
176
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5-door Cross-Over / SUV • Seats: 7 (Standard, Executive, Premium) 6 (Flagship) • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested Our choice: Still to be tested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Mahindra XUV700, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 5008, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
X90 1.5T Standard
X90 1.5T Executive
X90 1.5T Premium
X90 1.5T Flagship
559 900
589 900
644 900
679 900
11 250
11 850
12 940
13 640
3/1477
3/1477
3/1477
3/1477
P
P
P
P
140/5500
140/5500
140/5500
140/5500
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255+e/1500
255+e/1500
255+e/1500
255+e/1500
Renault
7/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
DC
DC
DC
DC
-
-
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
156
156
156
156
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www.renault.co.za Telephone: 0861 736 2858 Dealers: 45
Captur
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 48 litres • Boot 296-368/744 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: The most powerful in its segment. Bad: A VW T-Cross is more appealing. Our choice: Intens. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Citroën C3 Aircross, Haval Jolion, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Venue / Creta, Kia Sonet / Seltos, Mazda CX-3, Nissan
Qashqai, Omoda C5, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Proton X50, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Volkswagen T-Cross / Taigo
Captur 1.3 Turbo Zen
Captur 1.3 Turbo Intens
489 999
509 999
9 860
10 260
4/1332
4/1332
P-T
P-T
113/6000
113/6000
87
270/1700
270/1700
7/F
7/F
Clio
DC
DC
9.6 193
8.38 193
7.9
7.92
4
4
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
149
149
Sep 23
5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Stylish Frenchie. Bad: Is it new enough looking? Our choice: Life. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Honda Fit, Hyundai i20, Mazda2, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Starlet, VW Polo
Clio 1.0 Turbo Life
Clio 1.0 Turbo Zen
312 999
327 999
6 340
6 630
3/999
3/999
P-T
P-T
74/5000
74/5000
-
160/2750
160/2750
5/F
5/F
M
M
11.8 187
11.8 187
6.8
6.8
4
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
132
132
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Clio 1.0 Turbo Intens
367 999
7 430
3/999
P-T
74/5000
-
160/2750
5/F
M
12.2 187
6.84
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
132
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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 and a frugal turbodiesel engine. Bad: At times you know you are driving an entry-level SUV. Replacement due: 2024. Also look at: Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Toyota Urban Cruiser, VW T-Cross. Long-term test: 1.5 dCi TechRoad
AT (March 2020)
Duster 1.5dCi Zen
397 999
8 030
4/1461
D-T
66/4000
-
210/1750
5/F
M
14.8 155
6.1
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
135
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Duster 1.5dCi Zen auto
451 999
9 100
4/1461
D-T
80/4000
-
250/1750
6/F
DC
11.9 169
5.8
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
126
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Duster 1.5dCi Zen 4WD
465 999
9 380
4/1461
D-T
80/4000
-
260/1750
6/4
M
12.5 168
6.2
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
138
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Duster 1.5dCi Intens
465 999
9 380
4/1461
D-T
80/4000
58
250/1750
6/F
DC 13.04 169
5.8
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
126
Dec 18
Kiger
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Sexy little crossover. Affordable, too. Bad: Lots of competition out there. Our choice: 1.0 Turbo Intens. Replacement due: Intro 2021. Also look at: Chery Tiggo4 Pro, Citroën C3, Haval Jolion, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan
Magnite, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Volkswagen T-Cross
Kiger 1.0 Life
Kiger 1.0 Zen
249 999
264 999
5 080
5 380
3/999
3/999
P
P
52/6200
52/6200
-
96/3500
96/3500
5/F
5/F
M
M
-
-
6.4
6.4
2
4
S
S
-
-
S
S
-
S
126
126
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Kiger 1.0 Zen auto
274 999
5 580
3/999
P
52/6200
-
96/3500
5/F
AM
-
-
6.2
4
S
-
-
S
-
S
123
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Kiger 1.0 Turbo Zen
319 999
6 480
3/999
P-T
74/5000
-
160/3500
5/F
M
-
-
6.0
4
S
-
-
S
S
S
119
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Kiger 1.0 Turbo Intens
339 999
6 870
3/999
P-T
74/5000
-
160/3500
5/F
M
-
-
6.0
4
S
-
-
S
S
S
119
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Kiger 1.0 Turbo Intens auto
359 999
7 270
3/999
P-T
74/5000
-
160/3500
V/F
V
-
-
6.5
4
S
-
-
S
S
S
129
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Koleos
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Boot: 344/1 368 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Ride comfort, refinement and practicality. Bad: Old-school engine/gearbox combination. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Intens introduced. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Citroën C5 Aircross, Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage,
Mahindra XUV700, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Opel Grandland, Peugeot 3008, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
Koleos 2.5 Intens
620 999
12 470
4/2488
P
126/6000
Kwid
79
233/4000
V/F
V
9.76 185
9.72
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
188
Mar 22
5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 28 litres • Boot: 224/840 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Cheap. Bad: Not very cheerful. Our choice: Used VW Polo. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Suzuki S-Presso / Celerio, Toyota Vitz
Kwid 1.0 Life
Kwid 1.0 Zen
Kwid 1.0 Zen auto
Kwid 1.0 Climber
Kwid 1.0 Climber auto
196 999
206 999
216 999
217 999
227 999
4 030
4 230
4 420
4 440
4 640
3/999
3/999
3/999
3/999
3/999
P
P
P
P
P
50/5500
50/5500
50/5500
50/5500
50/5500
-
91/4250
91/4250
91/4250
91/4250
91/4250
5/F
5/F
5/F
5/F
5/F
Mégane
M
M
AM
M
AM
-
152
152
152
152
152
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9
2
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
118
118
117
118
117
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5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Return of a former Nürburgring king. Bad: Rivals have caught up. Our choice: Only one to choose from. Replacement due: End of production. Also look at: Audi S3 Sportback, BMW 128ti / M135i, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai i30 N, Toyota GR Corolla, VW Golf GTI / Golf R
Mégane RS 300 Trophy
949 999
19 020
4/1798
P-T
Triber
221/6000
-
420/2400
6/F
DC
6,48 255
9.7
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
182
Jan 24
5-door MPV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 65/504-584 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Affordable 7-seater. Bad: Small-capacity engine. Our choice: Intens. Replacement due: Auto added. Also look at: Mitsubishi Xpander, Suzuki Ertiga, Toyota Rumion
Triber 1.0 Life
Triber 1.0 Zen
Triber 1.0 Intens
Triber 1.0 Intens auto
228 999
238 999
254 999
264 999
4 660
4 860
5 180
5 380
3/999
3/999
3/999
3/999
P
P
P
P
52/6250
52/6250
52/6250
52/6250
Rolls-Royce
54
-
96/3500
96/3500
96/3500
96/3500
5/F
5/F
5/F
5/F
M
M
M 16.68
AM
-
-
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
2
2
4
4
S
S
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
131
131
131
131
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Cullinan
5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 100 litres • Maintenance Plan: 4 year
Good: Quite possibly the most luxurious SUV yet. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Cullinan. Replacement due: Intro 2018. Also look at: Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga, Ferrari Purosangue, Lamborghini Urus, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Cullinan
Cullinan Black Badge
POA
POA
POA
POA
V12/6749
V12/6749
P-T
P-T
420/5000
442/5000
-
850/1600
900/1600
8/4
8/4
Ghost
A
A
5.2 250
- 250
18.0
19.9
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
341
377
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4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 83 litres • Maintenance Plan: 4 year
Good: The most affordable Rolls-Royce... that's “compact”. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Standard model. Replacement due: Intro 2020. Also look at: Bentley Flying Spur, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Ghost
Ghost Extended
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POA
POA
POA
POA
V12/6749
V12/6749
P-T
P-T
420/5000
420/5000
-
850/1600
850/1600
8/R
8/R
A
A
4.8 250
4.8 250
18.8
18.8
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
358
358
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Phantom
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4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 90 litres • Maintenance Plan: 4 year
Good: Too many to mention... Bad: Isn’t a helicopter more time-efficient? Our choice: Extended... if you have a chauffeur. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: No direct rival, but also see Bentley Flying Spur and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Phantom
Phantom Extended
POA
POA
POA
POA
V12/6749
V12/6749
P-T
P-T
420/5000
420/5000
-
900/1700
900/1700
8/R
8/R
A
A
5.3 250
5.4 250
19.0
19.2
Spectre
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
356
361
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2-door Coupé • Seats: 4 • Maintenance Plan: 4 year
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: No similar high-end EV coupé on the market
Spectre
POA
POA
electric
E
430
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900
E/4
Subaru
E
4.5
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E
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
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www.subaru.co.za Telephone: 011 608 0116 Dealers: 13
Crosstrek
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 75 000 km
Good: Better-looking than the XV it replaces. Bad: Underwhelming engine; CVT. Our choice: iL. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi Q2 / Q3 Sportback, Haval H6 GT, Lexus UX, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Toyota C-HR, Volkswagen T-Roc
Crosstrek 2.0i L
Crosstrek 2.0i S
599 000
690 000
12 030
13 840
H4/1995
H4/1995
P
P
Forester
115/6000
115/6000
-
196/4000
196/4000
V/4
V/4
V
V
-
-
8.6
8.6
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
165
165
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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: Old-school cabin. Our choice: 2.0i-S ES. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Ford Territory, Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mahindra XUV700, Mazda CX-5 / CX-60, Renault
Koleos, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan
Forester 2.0i S ES
Forester 2.5i Sport ES
Forester 2.5i S ES
699 000
729 000
780 000
14 020
14 620
15 630
H4/1995
H4/2498
H4/2498
P
P
P
115/6000
136/5800
136/5800
73
86
86
Outback
196/4000
239/4400
239/4400
V/4
V/4
V/4
V
V
V
10.3 193
10.06 188
9.45
-
9.1
10.0
8.3
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
179
193
193
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Apr 21
May 22
5-door Estate • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 75 000 km
Good: Pliant ride, generous spec, all-round ability. Bad: Safety systems sometimes distract. Our choice: 2.5i Field. Replacement due: 2.4T XT added. Also look at: No direct rival
Outback 2.5i Field
815 000
16 330
H4/2498
P
138/5800
-
245/3400
V/4
V
-
-
8.8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
168
-
Outback 2.5i Touring
869 000
17 400
H4/2498
P
138/5800
-
245/3400
V/4
V
-
-
8.8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
168
-
Outback 2.4T XT
999 000
19 990
H4/2387
P-T
183/5200
-
350/2000
V/4
V
-
-
10.8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
204
-
WRX
4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 63 litres • Maintenance Plan: 3 year / 75 000 km
Good: Sure-footed. Bad: CVT; too much body cladding. Our choice: 2.4T. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Audi A3 / S3 Sedan, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, Lexus IS, Mercedes A-Class Sedan
WRX 2.4T
WRX 2.4T tS ES
832 000
913 000
16 670
18 280
H4/2387
H4/2387
P-T
P-T
202/5600
202/5600
124
350/2000
350/2000
Suzuki
6/4
V/4
M
V
-
-
11.9
10.2
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
225
192
Nov 22
www.suzukiauto.co.za Telephone: 0861 511 111 Dealers: 78
Baleno
5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 37 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Hyundai i20, Mazda Mazda2, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Toyota Starlet, Volkswagen Polo
Baleno 1.5 GL
Baleno 1.5 GL auto
Baleno 1.5 GLX
Baleno 1.5 GLX auto
247 900
267 900
299 900
319 900
5 040
5 440
6 070
6 470
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
P
P
P
P
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
-
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
5/F
4/F
5/F
4/F
Celerio
M
A
M
A
-
-
6.5
6.8
6.5
6.8
2
2
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
127
133
127
133
-
5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 32 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Untested as yet. Bad: Untested Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Renault Kwid, Toyota Vitz. Long-term test: Dec 2022 (1.0 GL)
Celerio 1.0 GA
Celerio 1.0 GL
Celerio 1.0 GL auto
188 900
210 900
225 900
3 870
4 300
4 600
3/998
3/998
3/998
P
P
P
49/5500
49/5500
49/5500
Ciaz
-
89/3500
89/3500
89/3500
5/F
5/F
5/F
M
M
AM
-
-
5.3
5.3
5.0
2
2
2
S
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
92
92
97
-
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: Fiat Tipo Sedan, Kia Pegas, Toyota Corolla Quest, Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Ciaz 1.5 GL
Ciaz 1.5 GL auto
Ciaz 1.5 GLX
Ciaz 1.5 GLX auto
271 900
288 900
313 900
330 900
5 520
5 860
6 350
6 690
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
P
P
P
P
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
DZire
74
-
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
5/F
4/F
5/F
4/F
M
A
M
A
10.35 185
-
6.6
6.7
6.6
6.7
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
130
132
130
132
Jul 19
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4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 37 litres • Boot: 288 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: As with the Swift hatch, a solid and reliable car. Bad: Not very desirable appearance. Our choice: GL. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Honda Amaze, Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan, Kia Pegas, Proton Saga
DZire 1.2 GA
DZire 1.2 GL
DZire 1.2 GL auto
204 900
224 900
239 900
4 180
4 580
4 880
4/1197
4/1197
4/1197
P
P
P
Ertiga
61/6000
61/6000
61/6000
70
-
113/4200
113/4200
113/4200
5/F
5/F
5/F
M
11.7 175
M 11.32 175
AM 13.2 170
5.9
5.9
5.9
2
2
2
S
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
116
116
116
Dec 18
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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: Spec upgraded. Also look at: Mitsubishi Xpander, Renault Triber, Toyota Rumion
Ertiga 1.5 GA
Ertiga 1.5 GL
Ertiga 1.5 GL auto
273 900
316 900
334 900
5 560
6 410
6 770
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
P
P
P
Fronx
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
67
-
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
5/F
5/F
4/F
M
M
A
- 175
11.65 175
- 170
7.4
7.4
7.4
2
2
2
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
146
146
147
Jun 19
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 37 litres • Boot 208/808 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Compelling crossover package. Bad: Slightly cramped for rear occupants. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Omoda C5, Toyota C-HR, Volkswagen Taigo
Fronx 1.5 GL
Fronx 1.5 GL auto
Fronx 1.5 GLX
Fronx 1.5 GLX auto
288 900
308 900
324 900
344 900
5 860
6 250
6 570
6 970
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
P
P
P
P
Grand Vitara
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
77
-
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
5/F
4/F
5/F
4/F
M 10.64 175
A
- 170
M
- 175
A
- 170
6.60
6.8
6.6
6.8
2
2
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
129
133
129
133
Nov 23
-
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 232/888 litres • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Hybrid AWD an interesting proposition. Bad: Hybrid ain't cheap. Our choice: GL auto. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Magnite, Renault Duster/ Captur, Toyota Urban
Cruiser, VW T-Cross
Grand Vitara 1.5 GL
339 900
6 870
4/1462
P
77/6000
-
138/4400
5/F
M
- 165
7.2
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
142
-
Grand Vitara 1.5 GL auto
Grand Vitara 1.5 GLX
359 900
397 900
7 270
8 030
4/1462
4/1462
P
P
77/6000
77/6000
-
138/4400
138/4400
4/F
5/F
A
M
- 170
- 165
7.2
7.2
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
142
142
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127
-
138/4400
4/F
A
- 170
7.2
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
142
-
76/6000
-
137/4400
6/4
A
- 165
6.7
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
131
-
Ignis
TE
ST
77/6000
P/H
2
BL
TO UE
OT
H
CO
P
4/1462
TR
AN
S
4/1462
10 650
GE
AR
S
8 420
529 900
EN
GIN
E
417 900
Grand Vitara 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip
HP
(R)
Grand Vitara 1.5 GLX auto
PR
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(R)
A
LIGUTO
HT
S
CR
CO UISE
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RO
L
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P
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MA
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SP
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FU
CO EL
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 32 litres • Boot: 232/888 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Styling and peppy engine. Bad: Cabin can feel cramped at times. Our choice: GLX manual. Replacement due: Upgraded (stability control added). Also look at: Citroën C3, Renault Kiger. Long-term test: Nov 2019 (1.2 GLX)
Ignis 1.2 GL
224 900
4 580
4/1197
P
61/6000
-
113/4200
5/F
M
11.6 165
6.1
2
S
-
-
S
S
-
119
-
Ignis 1.2 GLX
261 900
5 320
4/1197
P
61/6000
72
113/4200
5/F
M
12.05 165
6.1
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
119
Sep 20
Ignis 1.2 GLX auto
278 900
5 660
4/1197
P
61/6000
-
113/4200
5/F
AM
13.0 155
5.9
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
114
-
Jimny
3/5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 88/792 litres (3-door) 264/912 litres (5-door) • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Design and off-road ability. Bad: Relatively slow. Our choice: GLX AllGrip 3-door . Replacement due: 5-door added. Also look at: In a class of its own
Jimny 1.5 GL AllGrip 3-door
Jimny 1.5 GL AllGrip 3-door auto
Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip 3-door
390 900
412 900
416 900
7 890
8 320
8 400
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
P
P
P
75/6000
75/6000
75/6000
69
130/4000 5x2/2-4
130/4000 4x2/2-4
130/4000 5x2/2-4
M
A
M
12.77
-
7.6
8.2
7.6
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
146
158
146
Feb 19
-
Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip 3-door auto
438 900
8 840
4/1462
P
75/6000
-
130/4000 4x2/2-4
A
-
-
8.2
2
S
S
S
S
S
S
158
Jimny 1.5 GL AllGrip 5-door
429 900
8 660
4/1462
P
75/6000
-
130/4000 5x2/2-4
M
- 155
7.6
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
146
-
Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip 5-door
457 900
9 220
4/1462
P
75/6000
63
130/4000 5x2/2-4
M
13.81 155
7.56
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
146
Feb 24
Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip 5-door auto
479 900
9 660
4/1462
P
75/6000
-
130/4000 4x2/2-4
A
- 140
8.2
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
158
-
S-Presso
5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 27 litres Boot: 200/744 litres • Service Plan: 2 year / 30 000 km
Good: Competitive pricing, slick gearbox. Bad: Styling may not be to everyone's taste. Our choice: GL+ manual. Replacement due: Upgraded. GL auto added. Also look at: Renault Kwid, Toyota Vitz
S-Presso 1.0 GL
174 900
3 590
3/998
P
50/5500
-
90/3500
5/F
M
-
-
5.9
2
S
-
-
S
S
-
118
-
S-Presso 1.0 GL auto
S-Presso 1.0 GL+
188 900
184 900
3 870
3 790
3/998
3/998
P
P
50/5500
50/5500
-
90/3500
90/3500
5/F
5/F
AM
M
-
-
5.9
5.9
2
2
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
S
118
118
-
S-Presso 1.0 GL+ auto
S-Presso 1.0 S-Edition
198 900
200 900
4 060
4 100
3/998
3/998
P
P
50/5500
50/5500
65
90/3500
90/3500
5/F
5/F
AM
M
13.8
-
5.9
5.9
2
2
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
118
118
Jul 20
S-Presso 1.0 S-Edition auto
214 900
4 380
3/998
P
50/5500
-
90/3500
5/F
AM
-
-
5.9
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
118
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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: Facelifted. Also look at: Hyundai Grand i10, Kia Picanto, Toyota Vitz, Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Swift 1.2 GA
Swift 1.2 GL
205 900
225 900
4 200
4 600
4/1197
4/1197
P
P
61/6000
61/6000
70
113/4200
113/4200
5/F
5/F
M
M
12.0 170
11.31 170
5.9
5.9
2
2
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
S
116
116
Sep 18
Swift 1.2 GL auto
Swift 1.2 GLX
240 900
247 900
4 900
5 040
4/1197
4/1197
P
P
61/6000
61/6000
-
113/4200
113/4200
5/F
5/F
AM
M
13.5 165
12.0 170
5.9
5.9
2
2
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
116
116
-
Swift 1.2 GLX auto
Swift 1.4T Sport
263 900
432 900
5 360
8 720
4/1197
4/1373
P
P-T
61/6000
103/5500
-
113/4200
230/2500
5/F
6/F
AM
M
13.5 165
8.0 205
5.9
7.3
2
6
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
116
141
-
Swift 1.4T Sport auto
455 900
9 180
4/1373
P-T
103/5500
-
230/2500
6/F
A
8.0 205
7.3
6
S
S
-
S
S
S
141
-
XL6
5-door Cross-Over / MPV • Seats: 6 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • 128/416 1 208 • Service Plan: 4 year / 60 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Not yet tested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: No direct cross-over 6-seater rival, but also see 7-seater MPVs: Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Rumion
XL6 1.5 GL
XL6 1.5 GL auto
XL6 1.5 GLX
XL6 1.5 GLX auto
336 900
355 900
351 900
370 900
6 810
7 190
7 110
7 490
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
P
P
P
P
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
65
-
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
5/F
4/F
5/F
4/F
Toyota
M
A
M
A
11,76
-
175
165
170
165
7.20
7.3
7.2
7.3
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
142
144
142
144
Dec 23
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www.toyota.co.za Telephone: 0800 139 111 Dealers: 194
C-HR
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Boot: 152/792 litres• Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
Good: Mould-breaking styling statement from Toyota. Bad: More hatch than SUV. Our choice: The manual options. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Fiat 500X, Ford Puma, Haval H6 GT, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Omoda C5, Opel
Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Subaru Crosstrek, Suzuki Fronx, Volkswagen Taigo / T-Roc
C-HR 1.2T
487 500
9 810
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
513 500
10 330
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
528 900
10 630
4/1197
P-T
85/5200
-
185/1500
V/F
V
11.1 185
7.7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
144
-
C-HR 1.2T Luxury
612 000
12 290
4/1197
P-T
85/5200
61
185/1500
V/F
V
11.19 185
7.7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
144
Aug 20
Corolla Cross
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 47 litres (non-Hybrid models) 36 litres (Hybrid) • Boot 440/1 225 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
Good: The Corolla family is growing, locally produced. Bad: No longer SA's most affordable car. Our choice: Hybrid, all day long. Replacement due: Hybrid GR-Sport added. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford Puma,
Haval Jolion, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Creta, Jaecoo J7, Jeep Renegade, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Crossland, Peugeot 2008, Proton X50, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Volkswagen T-Cross
Corolla Cross 1.8 Xi
Corolla Cross 1.8 XS
Corolla Cross 1.8 XR
Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XS
Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XR
Corolla Cross 1.8 GR-Sport
Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid GR-Sport
408 400
443 900
483 500
486 100
527 200
500 200
543 700
8 230
8 940
9 730
9 780
10 600
10 060
10 930
4/1798
4/1798
4/1798
4/1798
4/1798
4/1798
4/1798
P
P
P
P/H
P/H
P
P/H
Corolla Sedan
103/6400
103/6400
103/6400
90
90
103/6400
90
51
71
172/4000
172/4000
172/4000
142+e
142+e
172/4000
142+e
V/F
V/F
V/F
V/F
V/F
V/F
V/F
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
11.96
11.96
185
185
185
170
170
185
170
8.2
8.2
8.2
5.16
5.2
8.2
5.16
5
5
7
5
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
154
154
154
98
98
154
98
Mar 22
Oct 23
4-door Sedan • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 416/1 112 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
Good: 12th generation Corolla offers excellent build quality. Bad: Increasingly questionable in relevance when everyone is buying crossovers. Our choice: Hybrid XS. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Fiat Tipo Sedan, Honda Ballade
Corolla 1.8 Hybrid XS
549 300
11 040
4/1798
P/H
103
-
142+
V/F
V
- 180
4.7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
90
-
Corolla 1.8 Hybrid XR
570 200
11 460
4/1798
P/H
103
-
142+
V/F
V
- 180
4.7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
90
-
Corolla 2.0 XR
559 500
11 240
4/1987
P
126/6600
-
203/4600
V/F
V
8.6 195
7.1
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
134
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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: You'd rather want a Corolla Cross for the same money. Our choice: Hybrid XS. Replacement due: Facelifted. Hybrid and 2.0 added. Also look at: Fiat Tipo Hatch, Mazda Mazda3. Long-term test: April 2021 (1.2T XR)
Corolla Hatch 1.8 Hybrid XS
536 500
10 780
4/1798
P/H
Corolla Hatch 2.0 XR
566 800
11 390
4/1987
P
Corolla Hatch 1.8 Hybrid XR
577 600
11 600
4/1798
P/H
Corolla Quest
103
-
142+
V/F
V
- 180
4.8
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
91
-
126/6600
-
203/4600
V/F
V
- 210
7.2
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
137
-
103
-
142+
V/F
V
- 180
4.8
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
91
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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, ride-hailing image. Our choice: Prestige manual. Replacement due: Plus added. Also look at: Fiat Tipo Sedan, Honda Ballade, Kia Pegas, Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Corolla Quest 1.8 Plus
Corolla Quest 1.8 Plus auto
Corolla Quest 1.8 Prestige
Corolla Quest 1.8 Prestige auto
Corolla Quest 1.8 Exclusive
Corolla Quest 1.8 Exclusive auto
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336 000
359 700
380 900
394 000
401 700
414 800
6 790
7 270
7 690
7 950
8 100
8 360
4/1798
4/1798
4/1798
4/1798
4/1798
4/1798
P
P
P
P
P
P
103/6400
103/6400
103/6400
103/6400
103/6400
103/6400
79
-
173/4000
173/4000
173/4000
173/4000
173/4000
173/4000
6/F
V/F
6/F
V/F
6/F
V/F
M
V
M
V
M
V
9.8
10.2
9.8
10.2
9.58
10.2
200
195
200
195
200
195
8.4
7.6
8.4
7.6
8.4
7.6
3
3
5
5
5
5
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
165
150
165
150
165
150
May 20
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Fortuner
2
TE
ST
BL
TO UE
OT
H
CO
A
LIGUTO
HT
S
CR
CO UISE
NT
RO
L
AIR
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P
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km
/h
MA
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EE
D
FU
CO EL
NS
UM
P
AIR
BA
GS
AB
S
TR
AN
S
GE
AR
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PR
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Data collected using Racelogic VBOX. See CARmag.co.za
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: 2.8GD-6 4x4 strikes a good balance. Replacement due: 48V hybrid added. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Ford Everest, Hyundai
Santa Fe, Isuzu mu-X, Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Peugeot 5008
Fortuner 2.4GD-6
Fortuner 2.4GD-6 auto
Fortuner 2.4GD-6 4x4
Fortuner 2.8GD-6
Fortuner 2.8GD-6 48V
Fortuner 2.8GD-6 VX
Fortuner 2.8GD-6 48V VX
Fortuner 2.8GD-6 4x4
Fortuner 2.8GD-6 48V 4x4
Fortuner 2.8GD-6 4x4 VX
Fortuner 2.8GD-6 48V 4x4 VX
679 100
705 800
739 100
826 400
834 800
870 900
879 300
907 700
918 600
950 900
961 800
13 620
14 150
14 820
16 560
16 720
17 440
17 610
18 170
18 390
19 030
19 250
4/2393
4/2393
4/2393
4/2755
4/2755
4/2755
4/2755
4/2755
4/2755
4/2755
4/2755
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T/H
D-T
D-T/H
D-T
D-T/H
D-T
D-T/H
110/3400
110/3400
110/3400
150/3000
162/3000
150/3000
162/3000
150/3000
162/3000
150/3000
162/3000
69
-
400/1600
400/1600
400/1600
500/1600
565/1600
500/1600
565/1600
500/1600
565/1600
500/1600
565/1600
GR86
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
M
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
11.31
-
175
170
170
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
8.2
8.6
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.5
9.48
-
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
179
190
201
201
201
209
209
-
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2-door Coupé • Seats: 2+2 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
Good: (Relatively) affordable drifting is back. Bad: Engine acoustics still dull. Our choice: Always the manual version. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: BMW 220i Coupé
GR86 2.4
763 100
15 300
H4/2387
P
174/7000
-
250/3700
6/R
M
6.4 226
11.4
7
S
-
S
S
S
S
217
-
GR86 2.4 auto
801 900
16 070
H4/2387
P
174/7000
-
250/3700
6/R
A
6.8 216
10.6
7
S
-
S
S
S
S
201
-
GR Corolla
5-door Hatch • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Service Plan: 9 services / 90 000 km
Good: Hatches don't get any hotter. Bad: The last of a dying breed. Our choice: Any you can get your hands on. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi S3 Sportback, BMW M135i, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai i30 N, Renault Mégane RS, Volkswagen Golf R
GR Corolla 1.6T GR-Four Core
849 400
17 010
3/1618
P-T
221/6500
-
370/3000
6/4
M
- 230
10.1
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
191
-
GR Corolla 1.6T GR-Four Circuit
911 400
18 250
3/1618
P-T
221/6500
152
370/3000
6/4
M
5,04 230
10.1
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
191
Jan 24
GR Supra
2-door Coupé • Seats: 2 • Fuel tank: 52 litres • Boot: 184 litres • Service Plan: 5 services / 100 000 km
Good: Design and driving improvements over BMW Z4. Bad: Price. Our choice: Manual. Replacement due: Upgraded engine. Manual added. Also look at: BMW M240i / M2 / Z4, Ford Mustang, Lotus Emira, Porsche 718 Cayman
GR Supra 3.0T
1 494 800 29 860
i6/2998
P-T
285/5800
-
500/1800
6/R
M
4.67 250
10.7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
202
Jan 24
GR Supra 3.0T auto
1 530 800 30 580
i6/2998
P-T
285/5800
-
500/1800
8/R
A
4.1 250
9.2
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
177
-
GR Yaris
3-door Hatch • Seats: 4 • Fuel tank: 50 litres • Service Plan: 9 services / 90 000 km
Good: A rare, unique rally car for the road. Bad: Most rivals are more spacious. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Upgrade and auto due 2024. Also look at: Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai i30 N, Renault Mégane RS, Volkswagen Golf GTI
GR Yaris 1.6T GR-Four Rally
848 600
17 000
3/1618
P-T
198/6500 152
360/3000
6/4
Hiace
M
5.38 230
9.1
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
172
Jan 23
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: Upgraded. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Volkswagen Kombi
Hiace 2.5D-4D Bus 14-seater GL
Hilux
722 300
14 480
4/2494
D-T
75/3600
-
260/1600
5/R
M
- 100
11.9
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
266
-
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: 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: 48V hybrid added. Also look at: Ford Ranger, GWM P-Series, Isuzu D-Max, JAC T8 / T9, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan
Navara, Peugeot Landtrek, Volkswagen Amarok
Hilux 2.0 Single Cab S
361 700
7 310
4/1998
P
102/5600
-
183/4000
5/R
M
- 170
-
3
S
-
-
O
-
-
-
-
Hilux 2.4GD Single Cab S
407 100
8 210
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
343/1400
5/R
M
- 175
-
3
S
-
-
O
-
-
-
-
Hilux 2.7 Single Cab S
464 600
9 350
4/2694
P
122/5200
-
245/4000
5/R
M
- 180
-
3
S
-
-
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Single Cab SR
502 900
10 120
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600
6/R
M
- 175
-
7
S
-
-
S
S
-
-
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Single Cab 4x4 SR
578 000
11 610
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600 6x2/2-4
M
- 170
-
7
S
-
-
S
S
-
-
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Single Cab Raider
542 900
10 910
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600
6/R
M
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Single Cab Raider auto
566 800
11 390
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600
6/R
A
- 170
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Single Cab 4x4 Raider
623 800
12 520
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600 6x2/2-4
M
- 170
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Single Cab 4x4 Raider auto
649 700
13 040
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 170
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Single Cab Raider auto
646 200
12 970
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600
A
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Single Cab 4x4 Raider auto
723 300
14 500
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
6/R
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Xtra Cab Raider
558 300
11 220
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600
6/R
M
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Xtra Cab Raider auto
582 300
11 700
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600
6/R
A
- 170
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Xtra Cab Legend
670 200
13 450
4/2755
D-T
150/3400
-
420/1400
6/R
M
- 180
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Xtra Cab Legend auto
701 800
14 080
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600
6/R
A
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Xtra Cab 4x4 Legend
755 200
15 140
4/2755
D-T
150/3400
-
420/1400 6x2/2-4
M
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Xtra Cab 4x4 Legend auto
787 200
15 780
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.7 Double Cab S
528 800
10 630
4/2694
P
122/5200
-
245/4000
5/R
M
- 180
12.8
3
S
-
-
S
S
-
253
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Double Cab SR
572 000
11 490
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600
6/R
M
- 175
8.5
7
S
-
-
S
S
-
187
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 SR
657 900
13 200
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600 6x2/2-4
M
- 170
9.1
7
S
-
-
S
S
-
199
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Double Cab Raider
607 200
12 190
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600
6/R
M
- 175
8.5
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
187
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Double Cab Raider auto
628 300
12 610
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600
6/R
A
- 170
8.8
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
192
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 Raider
679 900
13 640
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600 6x2/2-4
M
- 175
9.1
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
199
-
Hilux 2.4GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 Raider auto
711 400
14 270
4/2393
D-T
110/3400
-
400/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 170
9.2
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
202
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab Raider auto
759 300
15 220
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600
6/R
A
- 175
8.9
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
195
-
6/R
Hilux 2.8GD-6 48V Double Cab Raider
774 800
15 530
4/2755 D-T/H 162/3000
-
565/1600
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 Raider auto
848 000
16 990
4/2755
-
500/1600 6x2/2-4
D-T
150/3000
A
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
A
- 175
9.6
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
209
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 48V Double Cab 4x4 Raider
866 000
17 340
4/2755 D-T/H 162/3000
-
565/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab Legend
809 400
16 220
4/2755
D-T
150/3400
-
420/1400
M
- 180
8.9
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
193
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab Legend auto
859 200
17 210
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600
6/R
A
- 175
8.9
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
195
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 48V Double Cab Legend
869 100
17 410
4/2755 D-T/H 162/3000
-
565/1600
6/R
A
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
6/R
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 Legend
869 400
17 410
4/2755
D-T
150/3400
-
420/1400 6x2/2-4
M
- 175
9.5
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
208
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 Legend auto
909 400
18 210
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 175
9.6
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
209
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 48V Double Cab 4x4 Legend
921 800
18 450
Hilux 4.0 V6 Double Cab 4x4 Legend
908 000
18 180
4/2755 D-T/H 162/3000
V6/3956
P
175/5200
-
565/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
-
376/3800 6x2/2-4
A
- 180
14.2
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
280
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AB
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500/1600
6/R
A
- 175
8.9
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
195
-
565/1600
6/R
A
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
2
TE
ST
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BL
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150/3000
A
LIGUTO
HT
S
CR
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NT
RO
L
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P
D-T
TR
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S
4/2755
4/2755 D-T/H 162/3000
GE
AR
S
19 170
19 360
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 Legend RS
971 100
19 440
4/2755
D-T
150/3400
-
420/1400 6x2/2-4
M
- 175
9.5
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
208
-
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 Legend RS auto
1 011 000
20 230
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
68
500/1600 6x2/2-4
A
10.25 175
9.6
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
209
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Hilux 2.8GD-6 48V Double Cab 4x4 Legend RS
1 023 400 20 480
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 GR-Sport
Land Cruiser 70 Series
TO
N.mRQU
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/m
in
FU
SU EL
PP
LY
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kW ER
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in
PO
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957 600
967 500
HP
(R)
Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab Legend RS auto
Hilux 2.8GD-6 48V Double Cab Legend RS
PR
ICE
(R)
EN
GIN
E
BUY
999 000
19 990
4/2755 D-T/H 162/3000
-
565/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 175
-
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
-
4/2755
-
550/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 175
10.4
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
229
-
D-T
165/3000
Single/Double Cab Pick-Up / 3-Door /5-door SUV • Seats: 2 (76) 4/5 (78 / 79) • Fuel tank: 130 (D/Cab and 76) 180 litres (Single Cab, 78) • Payload: 815 to 1 135 kg (model dependent) • Service Plan: Optional
Good: Extremely rugged. Bad: Pricey. Hard ride. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Facelifted and 2.8GD-6 added. Also look at: No direct rival, but also look at Ineos Grenadier, Jeep Wrangler / Gladiator, Mahindra Pik Up or VW Transporter
Land Cruiser 79 4.0 V6 Single Cab
765 500
15 340
V6/3956
P
170/5200
-
360/3800 5x2/2-4
M
12.6 165
17.3
2
S
-
-
S
-
-
343
-
Land Cruiser 79 4.2D Single Cab
829 000
16 610
i6/4164
D
96/3800
-
285/2200 5x2/2-4
M
18.0 140
14.6
2
S
-
-
S
-
-
320
-
Land Cruiser 79 2.8GD-6 Single Cab
917 100
18 360
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 150
11.6
2
S
-
-
S
S
-
254
-
Land Cruiser 79 4.5D-4D V8 Single Cab LX
956 200
19 140
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
864 600
17 320
V6/3956
P
170/5200
-
360/3800 5x2/2-4
M
12.6 165
17.3
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
343
-
Land Cruiser 79 4.2D Double Cab
920 800
18 430
i6/4164
D
96/3800
-
285/2200 5x2/2-4
M
18.0 140
14.6
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
320
-
Land Cruiser 79 2.8GD-6 Double Cab
1 009 000
20 190
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 150
11.6
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
254
-
Land Cruiser 79 4.5D-4D V8 Double Cab LX
1 039 200
20 790
V8/4461
D-T
151/3400
-
430/1200 5x2/2-4
M
- 160
14.3
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
313
-
Land Cruiser 78 4.2D Wagon
900 100
18 020
i6/4164
D
96/3800
-
285/2200 5x2/2-4
M
18.0 145
14.3
2
S
-
-
S
-
-
313
-
Land Cruiser 76 2.8GD-6 Station Wagon LX
999 900
20 010
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
66
500/1600 6x2/2-4
A
10.5 150
11.8
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
258
May 24
Land Cruiser 76 2.8GD-6 Station Wagon VX
1 091 400
21 830
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600 6x2/2-4
A
- 150
11.8
2
S
-
S
S
S
S
258
-
Land Cruiser 76 4.5D-4D V8 Station Wagon LX
1 076 800
21 540
V8/4461
D-T
151/3400
-
430/1200 5x2/2-4
M
- 160
14.3
2
S
-
-
S
-
S
313
-
Land Cruiser 300
5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 110 litres • Service Plan: 9 services / 90 000 km
Good: Go-anywhere ability. Bad: Not much. Our choice: 3.3D GX-R. Replacement due: Intro 2021. Also look at: Audi Q7, BMW X7, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover, Lexus LX, Mercedes GLS, Nissan Patrol, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90
Land Cruiser 300 3.3D GX-R
Land Cruiser 300 3.3D ZX
Land Cruiser 300 3.5T ZX
Land Cruiser 300 3.3D GR-Sport
Land Cruiser 300 3.5T GR-Sport
1 458 900 29 150
2 004 100 40 000
2 043 100 40 780
2 060 000 41 110
2 095 100 41 810
V6/3346
V6/3346
V6/3445
V6/3346
V6/3445
D-T
D-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
Land Cruiser Prado
225/4000
225/4000
305/5200
225/4000
305/5200
86
-
700/1600
700/1600
650/2000
700/1600
650/2000
10x2/4
10x2/4
10x2/4
10x2/4
10x2/4
A
A
A
A
A
8.23
-
210 10.7
210 10.7
210 14.5
210 10.68
210 14.5
7
9
9
9
9
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
238
238
291
238
291
Mar 22
-
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. Bad: Too close to the Land Cruiser 300? Our choice: Diesel. Replacement due: Upgraded and 2.8GD added. Also look at: Audi Q7, BMW X5, Ford Everest, Hyundai Palisade, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Sorento, Land Rover Discovery, Mercedes-Benz GLE
Land Cruiser Prado 2.8GD TX
1 168 400
23 360
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600
6x2/4
A
-
-
9.5
7
S
-
S
S
S
S
209
-
Land Cruiser Prado 4.0 VX
1 280 800
25 600
V6/3956
P
202/5600
-
381/4400
6x2/4
A
- 180
13.6
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
266
-
Land Cruiser Prado 2.8GD VX
1 320 200
26 390
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
-
500/1600
6x2/4
A
-
-
9.5
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
209
-
Land Cruiser Prado 4.0 VX-L
1 335 100
26 680
V6/3956
P
202/5600
-
381/4400
6x2/4
A
- 180
13.6
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
266
-
Land Cruiser Prado 2.8GD VX-L
1 376 400
27 500
4/2755
D-T
150/3000
61
500/1600
6x2/4
A
11.38 175
9.5
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
209
Apr 21
Quantum
5-door Crew Bus / MPV • Seats: 6 / 9 / 11 / 14 (model dependent) • 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: 14-seater auto and 6-seater VX Premium added. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai Staria, Kia Carnival,
Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class, Volkswagen Transporter / Transporter Kombi / Caravelle
Quantum 2.8 LWB Crew Cab
Quantum 2.8 LWB Bus 11-seater GL
Quantum 2.8 SLWB Bus 14-seater GL
Quantum 2.8 SLWB Bus 14-seater GL auto
Quantum 2.8 LWB Bus 6-seater VX Premium
Quantum 2.8 LWB Bus 9-seater VX Premium
669 100
824 900
843 500
863 200
1 206 500
1 210 900
13 420
16 530
16 900
17 290
24 120
24 210
4/2755
4/2755
4/2755
4/2755
4/2755
4/2755
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
RAV4
130/3400
130/3400
115/3600
115/3600
115/3600
115/3600
-
420/1400
420/1400
420/1600
420/1600
420/1600
420/1600
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
6/R
M
M
M
A
A
A
-
170
100
100
100
-
10.4
10.4
2
2
2
2
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
229
229
-
5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 408/1 352 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km
Good: Welcome improvements over outgoing model plus AWD system. Bad: CVT might not be to all tastes. Our choice: Hybrid. Replacement due: Hybrid E-Four added. Upgraded. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Territory, Haval H6, Hyundai
Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan X-Trail, Opel Grandland, Peugeot 3008, Proton X70, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, VW Tiguan. Long-term test: 2.5 AWD VX (Feb 2020)
RAV4 2.0 GX-R AWD
RAV4 2.5 Hybrid GX-R E-Four
RAV4 2.0 VX
RAV4 2.5 VX AWD
RAV4 2.5 Hybrid VX E-Four
705 600
748 700
719 600
817 700
841 600
14 150
15 010
14 430
16 380
16 860
4/1987
4/2487
4/1987
4/2487
4/2487
P
P/H
P
P
P/H
127/6600
163
127/6600
152/6600
163
78
92
-
203/4400
221+e
203/4400
243/4000
221+e
Rumion
V/4
V/4
V/F
8/4
V/4
V
V
V
A
V
10.38
9.85
-
180
180
190
200
180
8.0
5.8
7.8
8.8
5.8
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
153
110
147
166
110
Jul 19
Jun 19
-
5-door MPV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Service Plan: 4 services / 60 000 km
Good: Toyota gets a five-plus-two seater. Bad: Identical Suzuki equivalents are cheaper. Our choice: They're all pretty similar. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Mitsubishi Xpander, Renault Triber, Suzuki Ertiga
Rumion 1.5 S
Rumion 1.5 SX
Rumion 1.5 SX auto
Rumion 1.5 TX
Rumion 1.5 TX auto
301 400
336 600
357 000
366 000
386 500
6 100
6 810
7 210
7 390
7 800
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
P
P
P
P
P
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
-
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
Starlet
5/F
5/F
4/F
5/F
4/F
M
M
A
M
A
-
175
175
170
175
170
7.4
7.4
7.4
7.4
7.4
2
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
146
146
147
146
147
-
5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 37 litres • Service Plan: 3 services / 45 000 km
Good: Untested. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Hyundai i20, Mazda Mazda2, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Suzuki Baleno, Volkswagen Polo
Starlet 1.5 Xi
Starlet 1.5 XS
Starlet 1.5 XS auto
Starlet 1.5 XR
Starlet 1.5 XR auto
252 100
266 300
290 900
319 100
339 000
5 120
5 410
5 900
6 460
6 850
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
P
P
P
P
P
Urban Cruiser
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
-
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
5/F
5/F
4/F
5/F
4/F
M
M
A
M
A
11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
175
175
160
175
160
6.5
6.5
6.8
6.5
6.8
2
2
2
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
127
127
133
127
133
-
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 240/ 832 litres • Service Plan: 4 services / 60 000 km
Good: Cheaper than the Suzuki Grand Vitara it's based on... Bad: ... with less features. Our choice: XR auto. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Renault Captur, Suzuki Grand Vitara, VW T-Cross
Urban Cruiser 1.5 XS
Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR
Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR auto
342 500
359 700
382 900
6 920
7 270
7 730
4/1462
4/1462
4/1462
P
P
P
77/6000
77/6000
77/6000
Vitz
68
-
138/4400
138/4400
138/4400
5/F
5/F
4/F
M
M
A
- 170
11,28 170
- 165
7.3
7.3
7.3
2
6
6
S
S
S
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
146
146
144
Jul 23
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5-door Hatch • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 32 litres • Boot 248/550 litres • Service Plan: 2 services / 30 000 km
Good: It's probably better than the Agya it replaces. Bad: But that's not saying much. Sadly, another rebadged Suzuki. Our choice: XR. Replacement due: X-Cite added. Also look at: Renault Kwid, Suzuki S-Presso / Celerio
130
Vitz 1.0
Vitz 1.0 X-Cite
Vitz 1.0 XR
Vitz 1.0 XR X-Cite
189 900
189 900
219 900
219 900
3 890
3 890
4 480
4 480
3/998
3/998
3/998
3/998
P
P
P
P
49/5500
49/5500
49/5500
49/5500
60
-
89/3500
89/3500
89/3500
89/3500
5/F
5/F
5/F
5/F
M
M
M
M
Vitz 1.0 XR auto
239 900
4 880
3/998
P
49/5500
-
89/3500
5/F
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13.69
-
160
160
160
160
5.3
5.3
5.28
5.3
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
101
101
101
101
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- 160
5.0
2
S
-
-
S
S
S
97
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Volkswagen
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Telephone: 0860 434 737 Dealers: 119
Single Cab / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 2 (Single Cab) 5 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km (Single Cab) Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km (Double Cab)
Good: As car-like as a bakkie can get. Bad: __. Our choice: V6 every day. Replacement due: Single Cab added. Also look at: Ford Ranger, GWM P-Series, Isuzu D-Max, JAC T8 / T9, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Peugeot Landtrek, Toyota Hilux
Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW Single Cab
Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW Single Cab 4Motion
Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW Double Cab
Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW Double Cab 4Motion
Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW Double Cab Life
Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW Double Cab Life 4Motion
Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW Double Cab Life 4Motion auto
Amarok 2.0BiTDI Double Cab Life 4Motion
Amarok 2.0BiTDI Double Cab Style 4Motion
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Double Cab Style 4Motion
Amarok 2.0BiTDI Double Cab PanAmericana 4Motion
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Double Cab PanAmericana 4Motion
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Double Cab Aventura 4Motion
Caddy
581 900 11 690
653 800 13 120
650 700 13 060
721 800 14 470
683 700 13 720
738 300 14 800
777 400 15 580
848 400 16 990
934 100 18 700
1 031 000 20 630
1 037 500 20 760
1 129 300 22 590
1 185 100 23 700
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
4/1996
V6/2993
4/1996
V6/2993
V6/2993
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
125/3500
125/3500
125/3500
125/3500
125/3500
125/3500
125/3500
154/3750
154/3750
184/3250
154/3750
184/3250
184/3250
77
405/1750
405/1750
405/1750
405/1750
405/1750
405/1750
405/1750
500/1750
500/1750
600/1750
500/1750
600/1750
600/1750
6/R
6/4
6/R
6x2/2-4
6/R
6x2/2-4
6x2/2-4
10x2/2-4
10x2/2-4
10x2/2-4
10x2/2-4
10x2/2-4
10x2/2-4
M
M
M
M
M
M
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
9.54
180
8.3
180
8.5
180
8.3
180
8.5
180
8.3
180
8.5
180
9.2
180
9.0
180
9.0
180 10.1
180
9.0
180 10.1
180 10.32
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
181
187
181
187
181
187
203
195
195
222
195
222
222
Sep 23
5-door MPV • Seats: 5 / 7 • Fuel tank: 60 litres • Service Plan: Optional 3 year / 60 000 km (Caddy Kombi 1.6) 3 year / 60 000 km (Caddy 1.6 and all 2.0TDI)
Good: More refined than before. Bad: No automatic option. Less powerful engines than before. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Opel Combo
Caddy Kombi 1.6
Caddy Kombi 2.0TDI
Caddy Maxi Kombi 2.0TDI
Caddy 1.6
Caddy 2.0TDI
Caddy Maxi 2.0TDI
434 500
500 900
528 900
510 100
603 400
631 300
8 750
10 080
10 630
10 260
12 120
12 670
4/1598
4/1968
4/1968
4/1598
4/1968
4/1968
P
D-T
D-T
P
D-T
D-T
81/5800
81/2750
81/2750
81/5800
81/2750
81/2750
-
California
152/3850
300/1500
300/1500
152/3850
300/1500
300/1500
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
6/F
M
M
M
M
M
M
12.8
12.4
12.8
12.8
12.4
12.8
180
180
180
180
180
180
8.8
6.6
6.6
8.8
6.6
6.6
2
2
2
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
167
145
145
167
145
145
-
4-door MPV Camper Van • Seats: 4 + bed • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: The perfect camping vehicle. Bad: With all the equipment, the cabin can have rattles. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: No direct camper van rival
California 2.0BiTDI 146kW Coast 4Motion
1 551 000 30 980
4/1968
D-T
146/3800
Caravelle
-
450/1400
7/4
DC
11.3 198
9.8
6
S
-
S
S
S
S
214
-
5-door MPV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 240/2 840 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km
Good: Copious amount of space. Bad: Pricey family transport. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Hyundai Staria, Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Toyota Quantum. Long-term test: Jan 2018
Caravelle 2.0BiTDI 146kW Highline 4Motion
Golf
1 481 100
29 590
4/1968
D-T
146/3800
-
450/1400
7/4
DC
10.3 198
9.8
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
214
-
5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres (GTI) 55 litres (R) • Boot: 216/1 016 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km (GTI) Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km (R)
Good: All-round capability. Bad: No regular Golf models to choose from. Our choice: GTI. Replacement due: Golf R added. Also look at: Audi S3 Sportback, BMW 128ti / M135i, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai i30 N, Renault Mégane RS, Toyota GR Corolla
Golf GTI
Golf R
804 000
957 800
16 110
19 170
4/1984
4/1984
P-T
P-T
Polo Hatch
180/5000
235/5600
142
370/1600
400/2000
7/F
7/4
DC
DC
6.4 250
5.05 250
8.4
9.4
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
159
178
Dec 21
Feb 23
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: Entry-level model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Honda Fit, Hyundai i20, Mazda Mazda2, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Toyota Starlet.
Long-term test: 1.0 TSI Trendline (Oct 2020)
Polo Hatch 1.0TSI 70kW
Polo Hatch 1.0TSI 70kW Life
Polo Hatch 1.0TSI 85kW Life
Polo hatch 1.0TSI 85kW R-Line
Polo GTI
352 200
395 500
418 700
468 800
549 900
7 120
7 980
8 440
9 440
11 050
3/999
3/999
3/999
3/999
4/1984
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
70/5000
70/5000
85/5000
85/5000
147/4400
112
175/2000
175/2000
200/2000
200/2000
320/1500
5/F
5/F
7/F
7/F
6/F
Polo Sedan
M
M
DC
DC
DC
10.8
11.9
11.3
11.3
6.65
187
187
200
200
237
6.4
6.5
6.5
6.5
7.7
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
121
124
123
123
147
Jun 22
Jul 22
4-door Sedan • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: One more choice for Uber drivers. Bad: Limited appeal elsewhere. Our choice: 1.6 auto. Replacement due: 1.6 auto added. Also look at: Fiat Tipo Sedan, Honda Ballade, Kia Pegas, Suzuki Ciaz, Toyota Corolla Quest
Polo Sedan 1.6
Polo Sedan 1.6 auto
Polo Sedan 1.6 Life
360 500
382 900
391 800
7 280
7 730
7 900
4/1598
4/1598
4/1598
P
P
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Polo Vivo
81/5800
81/5800
81/5800
-
152/3850
152/3850
152/3850
5/F
6/F
5/F
M
A
M
11.2 190
12.2 187
11.2 190
7.4
7.8
7.4
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
147
155
147
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5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 216/808 litres • Service / Maintenance Plan: Optional
Good: As before, based on the outgoing Polo. Bad: Naturally-aspirated engines handicapped at altitude. Our choice: 1.4 Comfortline. Replacement due: GT updated. Also look at: Hyundai Grand i10, Kia Picanto, Mazda Mazda2, Suzuki Swift / Baleno, Toyota Starlet
Polo Vivo 1.4 Trendline
Polo Vivo 1.4 Comfortline
Polo Vivo 1.6 Comfortline
Polo Vivo 1.6 Highline
Polo Vivo 1.0TSI GT
262 700
284 200
315 500
313 300
350 700
5 330
5 760
6 390
6 340
7 090
4/1398
4/1398
4/1598
4/1598
3/999
P
P
P
P
P-T
T-Cross
55/4800
63/5000
77/5250
77/5250
81/5000
59
-
130/3750
132/3750
153/3800
153/3800
200/2000
5/F
5/F
6/F
5/F
6/F
M
M
A
M
M
12.80
-
171
177
188
188
196
6.8
7.1
7.3
7.4
5.5
2
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
O
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
134
140
144
147
109
Oct 18
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 200-272/856 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: Some interior material quality. Bad: Some interior material quality. Our choice: 1.0TSI Comfortline. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: BAIC Beijing X55, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro / Tiggo 7 Pro, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat 500X, Ford Puma, Honda Elevate / HR-V,
Hyundai Venue / Creta, Jeep Renegade, Kia Sonet / Seltos, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Magnite, Opel Crossland / Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Renault Duster / Captur, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser / Corolla Cross
T-Cross 1.0TSI 70kW Comfortline
T-Cross 1.0TSI 85kW Comfortline
T-Cross 1.0TSI 85kW Highline
T-Cross 1.5TSI 110kW R-Line
401 600
458 900
500 000
545 200
8 100
9 240
10 060
10 960
T-Roc
3/999
3/999
3/999
4/1498
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
70/5000
85/5000
85/5000
110/5000
67
-
175/1600
200/2000
200/2000
250/1500
5/F
7/F
7/F
7/F
M 10.8 180
DC 10.2 193
DC 11.19 193
DC
8.5 200
5.8
6.4
6.4
6.6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
110
126
126
127
Dec 19
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5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 50 litres (1.4TSI) 55 litres (2.0TSI) • Boot: 200/904 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Stylish and compact crossover. Bad: Pricey versus some competitors. Our choice: 1.4TSI. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Audi Q2, Ford Puma, Haval H6 GT, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona N, Mazda CX-30, Nissan Qashqai, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Subaru Crosstrek, Toyota C-HR
T-Roc 1.4TSI 110kW Design
T-Roc 2.0TSI 140kW 4Motion Design
T-Roc 2.0TSI 140kW 4Motion R-Line
609 000
677 900
713 700
12 230
13 600
14 310
4/1395
4/1984
4/1984
P-T
P-T
P-T
Taigo
110/5000
140/4500
140/4500
90
250/1500
320/1500
320/1500
8/F
7/4
7/4
A
DC
DC
8.4 205
7.2 216
8.15 216
7.6
8.8
8.8
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
143
167
167
Apr 21
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 40 litres • Boot: 240/656 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 45 000 km
Good: A different shaped alternative. Bad: Only 1.0TSI engine. Our choice: Style. Replacement due: Intro 2022. Also look at: Fiat 500X, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 / CX-30, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Omoda C5, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Suzuki Fronx, Toyota C-HR
Taigo 1.0TSI Life
Taigo 1.0TSI Style
Taigo 1.0TSI R-Line
482 600
521 000
545 700
9 710
10 480
10 970
3/999
3/999
3/999
P-T
P-T
P-T
85/5000
85/5000
85/5000
67
200/2000
200/2000
200/2000
7/F
7/F
7/F
DC 11.3
DC 11.3
DC 11.00 193
6.5
6.5
6.5
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
127
127
127
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5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 58 litres • Boot: 256-336/1 040 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km (TSI, TDI) Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km (Tiguan R)
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: 2024. Also look at: BMW X1, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Citroën C5 Aircross, Ford Territory, Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep
Renegade, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Opel Grandland, Peugeot 3008, Proton X70, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4
Tiguan 1.4TSI 110kW
Tiguan 1.4TSI 110kW Life
Tiguan 1.4TSI 110kW R-Line
Tiguan 2.0TDI 130kW 4Motion R-Line
Tiguan 2.0TSI 162kW 4Motion R-Line
Tiguan R
628 300
701 900
770 200
847 200
848 900
1 082 100
12 610
14 080
15 440
16 970
17 000
21 650
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1968
4/1984
4/1984
P-T
P-T
P-T
D-T
P-T
P-T
Tiguan Allspace
110/5000 110/5000
110/5000
130/3500
162/4500 92
235/4500 136
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
380/1750
350/1500
400/2100
6/F
6/F
6/F
7/4
7/4
7/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
9.2
9.2
9.2
8.3
6.5
5.32
200
200
200
207
225
250
9.2
9.2
9.2
7.9
10.0
10.6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
175
175
175
172
189
201
Feb 22
Jan 23
5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 58 litres • Boot: 176/368-480/1 376 litres • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km
Good: Versatility of seven seats. Bad: Ride quality on large wheels. Our choice: Life. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Hyundai Grand Creta, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 5008, Proton X90
Tiguan Allspace 1.4TSI 110kW
Tiguan Allspace 1.4TSI 110kW Life
Tiguan Allspace 1.4TSI 110kW R-Line
Tiguan Allspace 2.0TSI 132kW 4Motion Style
Tiguan Allspace 2.0TSI 162kW 4Motion R-Line
667 600
756 200
814 000
821 700
889 500
13 390
15 160
16 310
16 460
17 810
4/1395
4/1395
4/1395
4/1984
4/1984
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
Touareg
110/5000
110/5000
110/5000
132/4200
162/4500
62
-
250/1500
250/1500
250/1500
320/1500
350/1500
6/F
6/F
6/F
7/4
7/4
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
9.2
9.2
10.9
9.2
6.5
200
200
200
200
225
8.5
8.5
8.5
10.7
10.3
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
168
168
168
201
197
Dec 22
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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. Replacement due: Facelift due. Also look at: Audi Q7, BMW X5 / X7, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Sport, Lexus LX, Mercedes GLE
/ GLS, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado / Land Cruiser 300, Volvo XC90
Touareg V6 TDI Luxury
Touareg V6 TDI Executive R-Line
Transporter
1 444 800
1 760 100
28 870
35 140
V6/2967
V6/2967
D-T
D-T
190/3250
190/3250
86
86
600/2250
600/2250
8/4
8/4
A
A
7.22 235
7.22 235
8.5
8.5
8
8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
188
188
May 19
Oct 18
5-door Crew Bus / MPV • Seats: 5 / 8 / 10 (model dependent) 8 (Kombi) • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km (Crew Bus) Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km (Kombi)
Good: Copious amount of space. Bad: Not to be driven in a dynamic manner. Our choice: 110 kW Kombi. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai Staria, Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Toyota Hiace / Quantum
Transporter 2.0TDI 81kW Crew Bus LWB 10-seater
735 300
Transporter 2.0TDI 110kW Crew Bus LWB 5-seater
761 700
Transporter 2.0BiTDI 146kW Crew Bus SWB 4Motion 5-s
855 300
Transporter 2.0BiTDI 146kW Crew Bus LWB 4Motion 8-s 922 000
Transporter 2.0TDI 81kW Kombi SWB Trendline
866 600
Transporter 2.0TDI 110kW Kombi SWB Trendline
901 400
Transporter 2.0BiTDI 146kW Kombi SWB Trendline Plus 4Mt 1 105 000
Transporter Pick-Up
14 740
15 270
17 130
18 460
17 360
18 050
22 100
4/1968
4/1968
4/1968
4/1968
4/1968
4/1968
4/1968
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
D-T
81/3200
110/3250
146/3800
146/3800
81/3200
110/3250
146/3800
-
250/1250
340/1500
450/1400
450/1400
250/1250
340/1500
450/1400
5/F
7/F
7/4
7/4
5/F
7/F
7/4
M
DC
DC
DC
M
DC
DC
15.5
12.0
9.8
9.8
15.5
12.0
9.8
164
182
198
198
164
182
198
8.6
7.9
9.8
9.8
8.3
7.9
9.8
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
194
175
214
214
179
175
214
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Single / Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 3 (Single Cab) 6 (Double Cab) • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Payload: 1208 kg (Single Cab) 950 kg (Double Cab) • Service Plan: 3 year / 60 000 km
Good: Combination of seats and loading space. Bad: Untested. Our choice: Depends on your requirements. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Unique in the segment, but also consider Mahindra Pik-Up, Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Pick-Up.
Transporter 2.0TDI 81kW Single Cab
Transporter 2.0TDI 81kW Double Cab
Transporter 2.0BiTDI 146kW Double Cab 4Motion
501 700
590 600
761 200
10 090
11 860
15 260
4/1968
4/1968
4/1968
D-T
D-T
D-T
81/3200
81/3200
146/3800
-
250/1250
250/1250
450/1400
Volvo
5/F
5/F
7/4
M
M
DC
14.6 151
14.6 151
10.2 183
9.1
9.0
9.8
2
2
2
S
S
S
-
O
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
198
196
214
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C40
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Boot 272/936 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: A more stylish take on the already-stylish XC40. Bad: Sloping rear eats rear space; not exactly cheap. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: New. Also look at: Audi e-tron Sportback, BMW iX1, Mercedes EQA
C40 Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate
1 324 000
26 460
electric
E
300 139
EX30
660
E/4
E
4.78 180
E
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S
S
S
S
S
S
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Oct 23
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Boot: 192/616 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: One of the most affordable EVs currently available in South Africa. Bad: Not much. Our choice: Untested. Replacement due: New. Also look at: BMW iX1, BYD Atto 3, GWM Ora 03, Mercedes EQA
EX30 Core Single Motor
EX30 Plus Single Motor Extended Range
EX30 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range
EX30 Plus Twin Motor Performance
EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance
775 900
865 900
965 900
935 900
995 900
15 550
17 340
19 330
18 740
19 930
XC40
electric
electric
electric
electric
electric
E
E
E
E
E
200 200 200
315
315 166
343
343
343
543
543
E/R
E/R
E/R
E/4
E/4
E
E
E
E
E
5.7
5.3
5.3
3.6
3.69
180
180
180
180
180
E
E
E
E
E
7
7
7
7
7
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
0
0
0
0
Jun 24
5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 54 litres (B3, B4) • 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: B4 models best balance of price with performance. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: Alfa Romeo Tonale, Audi Q2 / Q3, BMW X1 / X2, Jaguar E-Pace,
Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLA / GLB, MINI Countryman. For Recharge: Audi e-tron, BMW iX1 / iX3, Mercedes EQA / EQB
XC40 B3 Essential
XC40 B3 Plus Dark
XC40 B3 Ultimate Dark
XC40 B4 Plus Dark
XC40 B4 Ultimate Dark
XC40 Recharge Single Motor Plus
XC40 Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate
720 000 14 440
752 000 15 070
775 000 15 530
793 600 15 900
817 600 16 380
1 108 000 22 160
1 298 000 25 940
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
electric
electric
XC60
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
E
E
110/5800
110/5800
110/5800
145/5000
145/5000
175
300
-
265/1500
265/1500
265/1500
300/1700
300/1700
330
660
8/F
8/F
8/F
8/F
8/F
E/R
E/4
A
A
A
A
A
E
E
10.1
10.1
10.1
8.4
8.4
7.3
4.8
180
180
180
180
180
160
180
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.8
8.8
E
E
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
162
162
162
166
166
0
0
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5-door SUV • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 71 litres • Boot: 360/1 232 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: Build quality and design. Bad: Not much. Our choice: B5. Replacement due: Essential and Plus models added. Also look at: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Jaguar E-Pace / F-Pace, Land Rover Discovery Sport / Range Rover Evoque, Lexus NX, Maserati Grecale, Mercedes GLC, Porsche Macan
XC60 B5 AWD Essential
XC60 B5 AWD Plus Dark
XC60 B5 AWD Ultimate Dark
XC60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Plus Dark
XC60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Plus Bright
XC60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Ultimate Dark
XC60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Ultimate Bright
988 400 19 780
1 031 400 20 640
1 122 400 22 450
1 314 000 26 260
1 350 000 26 980
1 388 000 27 740
1 390 000 27 780
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
XC90
P-T 183/5400
P-T 183/5400
P-T 183/5400
P-ST/H
340
P-ST/H
340
P-ST/H
340
P-ST/H
340
-
350/1800
350/1800
350/1800
709
709
709
709
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
8/4
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
6.9
6.9
6.9
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
9.1
9.1
9.1
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
173
173
173
37
37
37
37
Oct 22
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5-door SUV • Seats: 7 • Fuel tank: 71 litres • Boot: 144/1 560 litres • Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
Good: The most sophisticated Volvo to date. Bad: Not much. Our choice: B5. Replacement due: Essential and Plus models added. Also look at: Audi Q7, BMW X5 / X7, Jaguar F-Pace / I-Pace, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Sport, Lexus RX,
Mercedes-Benz GLE, Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg. Long-term test: May 2018 (D5 AWD Inscription)
XC90 B5 AWD Essential
XC90 B5 AWD Plus Dark
XC90 B5 AWD Ultimate Dark
XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Plus Bright
XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Plus Dark
XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Ultimate Bright
XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Ultimate Dark
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1 353 600 27 050
1 452 600 29 020
1 547 600 30 910
1 713 000 34 200
1 713 000 34 200
1 783 000 35 600
1 808 000 36 100
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
4/1969
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out to be more aerodynamically
imagination, with many
commitment to cleaning up its
efficient than the Type 1 Beetle.
different variations in body style
emissions act has resulted in
and interior layout.
the creation of an electric
Hallmarks of the original
Type 2 Transporter are the
Significantly, it was also
spiritual successor to the
massive VW logo on its nose,
popular with the counterculture
Kombi: the ID. Buzz. A rear-
with a V rising from the front
movement of the 1960s, and so
mounted permanent magnet
bumper that aided the Type 2’s
began its association with the
synchronous electric motor
aerodynamics. The driver was
hippie movement, in particular.
makes between 150 kW (SWB)
positioned above the front axle,
In 1967, the Type 2, or T2,
to 208 kW (LWB) with a top
with the engine behind the rear
was launched; longer and
speed limited to 160 km/h. True
utch businessman Ben
axle. The space between was
heavier than its predecessor,
to its progenitor, the ID. Buzz
Pon first encountered a
used for cargo, or benches to
but no less popular.
has impressive aerodynamics
Plattenwagen, a
transport people. The original
modified Beetle frame that was
sketch by Pon is on display at
appeal of Volkswagen’s
front, a two-tone paint finish
used to transport parts on the
the Rijksmuseum of Dutch Art
Transporter has slowly declined
and is available with two or
factory floor at the Volkswagen
and History in Amsterdam.
given the vast array of vehicles
three rows of seating, in short
facility, in 1946. The purpose of
CAR first tested a Type 2
to suit lifestyle tastes that have
and long-wheelbase configu-
since arrived on the scene.
rations. No leather is used in
D
Over seven decades, the
(0.29 Cd), an oversized badge up
that particular business trip had
Kombi for the August 1966 issue.
been to acquire new Type 1s to
It could seat 10, featured a 1.5-
sell in the Netherlands, but the
litre, air-cooled flat-four that
available with diesel engines
recycled plastics, in true eco-
curious-looking transportation
developed 39 kW, and managed
only, showcasing Volkswagen’s
warrior fashion.
vehicle had caught Pon’s
a top speed of 102 km/h.
passion for making vehicles
attention, and he believed it
The current T6 models are
cabin, instead it makes way for
VW claims a usable range of
that could comfortably move
more than 300 km; another nod
could be improved upon for
HOW IT’S GOING
families and possessions over
to the original’s ability to
general use as a utility vehicle.
From 1950 to 1967, the Type 2
great distances with little effort.
transport folks and their goods
On 23 April 1947, Pon
would capture the world’s
But Volkswagen’s recent
over long distances.
submitted his design for this
new cargo vehicle and
suggested it would weigh no
more than 750 kg and would be
able to carry the same amount.
Volkswagen caught wind of his
plan and made two initial
prototypes, dubbed Type 29.
Unfortunately, the prototypes
had woeful drag coefficients
(0.75 Cd) as wind-tunnel testing
in Braunschweig proved, but
the engineers involved helped
to streamline a second design
by Pon that eventually turned
next
month
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