South Africa’s leading source of news and information on all aspects of the motor industry Issue 33 | 25 October 2012 www.autolive.co.za GAME CHANGER! Foton launches Tunland, the most impressive Chinese vehicle to date Full Story Starting On Page Two Volvo’s SA Chief, VW’s endless The top fi ve sellers Fifty Years of Bram van der Reep mission in all categories Cortina Page 5 Page 10 Page 20 Page 24 Subscribe for free @ www.autolive.co.za Page 2 Editor The Best Chinese Vehicle We’ve Driven to Date Stuart Johnston
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[email protected] Th e new Foton Tunland 4X4 Double Cab is a game- Sales changer. Its ride and performance is comparable to the Bruno Lupini best from Japan and elsewhere right now, at a price that
[email protected] seriously undercuts the opposition. Th is initial impression aft er the launch early last week includes the overall shape Estelle van Staden –very Hilux-like – the ride, which is exceptional on rut-
[email protected] ted dirt roads, and the high speed precision on tar roads. It uses a Cummins ISF diesel engine which has plenty of Angelina Michael torque (360 Nm), giving it loads of low-down grunt, and a
[email protected] top speed of indicated 170 km/h is easily achievable (max Address power output is 120 kW). Robin Wu. Suite 106B, MISA Centre But it’s the overall impression of solidity that is going 12 Fir Street, Northcliff to make this vehicle a huge hit.