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Futuristic-looking cars might seem at home in a sci-fi movie, but if you saw one driving down your street, you’d probably take a second look. Although it might be many years before flying cars come into play, there are other technologies currently being developed that have the potential to change the way we drive. This edition, we take a look at the future of cars and, in particular, the development of WISH ON THE WEB driverless cars. To see what your drive to When you’re forking out money for your weekly groceries and work could look like in 20 years’ time, turn petrol, a five per cent discount can make all the difference. to page 8. However, when AANT teamed up with Woolworths to offer our members five per The competition in our December edition, cent off WISH Gift Cards, we never imagined they’d be so successful. In the year the to win a Mitsubishi Mirage, has now program’s been running, members have saved thousands of dollars at closed and we’ve drawn the lucky winner. Woolworths, Big W and Dick Smith – just to name a few. But now, we’re making saving Turn over the page to read about who even easier. won a new set of wheels. Members can simply purchase the cards online; meaning no matter where you are If you’re looking to get away, but don’t in the Territory, you’ll be able to buy a WISH Gift Card without even leaving home. want to venture too far from home, a trip Whether you’re in Katherine, Alice Springs or Darwin, get ready to start saving. to Central Australia’s magnificent gorges could be just your thing. From the sheer- To purchase discounted WISH Gift Cards visit www.aant.com.au/woolworths www.raa.com.au walled canyons in the West MacDonnell Ranges, to the cool waters at Redbank Gorge, these are picture-postcard destinations. Want more things to do in COOLTECH COME ON BOARD the Territory? Check out the ‘What’s on’ If you’re on the lookout for a specialist vehicle repairer, look no further than section (page 21) for a great list of events Cooltech Auto Electrical and Air Conditioning – the latest addition to a you can pencil into your diary. growing list of AANT Approved Repairers. As usual, your magazine is packed full From humble beginnings in 2011, with just one technician working out of a with the latest motoring news (page 7) car mobile van, the business has grown from strength to strength. Now, with the reviews (page 14) and expert advice (page latest in electronic technologies, the team at Cooltech offer a range of services 17). If you weren’t in luck with last edition’s including repairs, installations and diagnosis. competitions, we’ve got plenty more this Like all of our Approved Repairers, Cooltech is passionate about what they do time around, so why not try your luck? and abide by a code of practice, so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Otherwise, check the member savings in the Show Your Card & Save pages (22-23), To see the full list of AANT Approved Repairers, turn to page 17. where you’re guaranteed to save money. Happy reading and safe motoring!

1O YEARS RUNNING Emma Waterman Editor The team at Knuckey Street would like to congratulate loyal employee, Helen Tsaknis, who is celebrating a momentous 10 years working with AANT. Helen, a sales and service consultant in the AANT Shop, is the first employee in many years to reach such a milestone. Hopefully, this won’t be the end of the run and, AANT Staff and Members can look forward to many more years working together with Helen.

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SAVE THE DATE BY SHARON WINKS AANT PRESIDENT The annual Variety Bash is here again, and it’s not too late to get involved. Commencing in Sydney on 16 August, the NT Bash convoy will take a nine-day Over the Christmas and New Year journey across the country, heading home towards period it was pleasing to see further Alice Springs. For more information on how you can speed reductions by the Northern get involved, and help raise funds for children in Territory government in response to need, visit www.variety.org.au or call 8981 2544. the changing usage and risk profile of some of our roads. It was also pleasing to note that we had a reduction in the NT road toll in 2013 – however, as we all know even one death is a ONTO A WINNER terrible tragedy. Road safety is all of our responsibility and we encourage AANT would like to say a huge our AANT Members and, those more thank you to all our partners – broadly in the community, to drive at including NT Department a safe speed, wear seat belts and to of Transport, Bunnings and ensure you do not drink and drive. We Repco – who joined forces for are so fortunate to live in a country our first-ever holiday vehicle that provides the opportunity for such inspections. extensive and picturesque road travel, To ensure our members but we must all work hard to ensure we were safe before heading do this in the safest manner possible. out on the road for the To this end, in December AANT and the summer break, we held a free Northern Territory government hosted checking station in Darwin’s our first free car safety inspection day Bunnings car park on in Darwin. It was a huge success, with 14 December 2013. over 50 AANT Members dropping in to The success was astounding, have our highly skilled inspectors advise with AANT Approved Repairers them on any potential safety issues with checking over 50 vehicles – everything from tyre tread and pressure their vehicle, prior to the all-important to child restraint fittings and brake fluids came under scrutiny. Christmas travel. The AANT is looking No doubt, the inspections helped prevent many unfortunate incidents out on the road. to host more of these in 2014 and looks forward to working with the Northern For more information on Vehicle Inspections, visit Territory government on this important www.aant.com.au/Motoring/VehicleInspections service for our AANT Members and the community. ABOVE (left to right): Edon Bell, Peter Styles, Claude As always send me an email or call Petrilli and Jennifer Malone. us at the office if you wish to discuss any matters relating to AANT and our service to members. WIN A MODEL V8 ENGINE KIT

Have you ever dreamed of building a V8 engine with your own two hands? Well now you can, with the 'Haynes Build Your Own V8 Engine' kit. The replica, four-cylinder engine is just like the real Sharon Winks thing, complete with ignition sound and illuminating spark plugs. AANT President The kit also comes with tools, over 250 parts to assemble the engine and a detailed instruction manual to guide you along the way.

This edition, we’re giving you the chance to win one of these must-have kits that will provide hours of entertainment. For your chance to win, write your name, address and AANT Membership Number on the back of – or inside – an envelope and post it to: Win a 'Build Your Own V8 Engine' competition Automobile Association of the NT Inc. GPO Box 2584 DARWIN NT 0801

Conditions: The competition commences 17 March with the last mail on 7 May 2014. Total prize pool is valued at $99. Entry is open to Northern Territory residents only who are members of AANT. The first entry drawn that fulfils the competition criteria will win the prize. The draw will take place at AANT, 2/14 Knuckey Street, Darwin, at 2pm 9 May 2014. The winner will be notified by mail or phone within 14 days of the draw date. The winner will be published in the June 2014 issue of ntmotor, published 16 June. Prizes cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. The promoter is the Automobile Association of the Northern Territory Inc., 2/14 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT 0800 ABN 13 431 478 529.

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We’d like to give a huge congratulations town. Standard features also include 14-inch to Duane Norrie of Johnston – this year’s steel wheels, remote central locking, power major winner of our ‘Win a Mitsubishi windows and mirrors, a leather-wrapped Mirage’ competition, run over the summer steering wheel and Bluetooth connectivity. to celebrate the end of another fantastic Plus, with six airbags and stability control, year here at AANT. it’s no wonder the swift Mitsubishi comes with a five-star ANCAP safety rating. Until he purchased AANT Membership AANT President Sharon Winks with late last year – and was automatically What’s more, five other AANT Members Rick Paul from Thrifty. entered into the competition draw – Mr were also in luck, receiving a runners-up Norrie had not been a member of AANT. prize of a $200 Thrifty car hire voucher. The Now, it looks like he’s come out with more lucky winners include: than he bargained for, with a brand new car AANT would like to thank our partner § J Westwood, Gray to match his trusty AANT Membership. Thrifty, which kindly donated the car for the § V Portelli, Winellie competition for the second year running. Valued at over $13,000, the five-door § J Baczynski, Karama hatchback features a 1.2-litre three-cylinder Remember to keep your eyes peeled for engine matched with a five-speed auto § J Davern, Karama other great member competitions that will transmission, perfect for cruising around § A Arthus, Virginia feature in ntmotor throughout the year.

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For a comprehensive guide to Australia’s best national parks, look no further than this beautifully illustrated book, Explore Australia’s National Parks. Packed full with maps and guides that capture the natural heritage of Australia, the book will provide all the information you need when deciding on a park to visit and planning your itinerary. This edition, we’re giving one lucky member the chance to win one of these indispensible books – the perfect companion for your next exploration. For your chance to win, write your name, address and AANT Membership Number on the back of – or inside – an envelope and post it to:

Win an Explore Australia’s National Parks Conditions: The competition commences 17 March with the last mail on 7 May 2014. Total prize pool is valued at $49.95. Entry is open to Book competition Northern Territory residents only who are members of AANT. The first entry drawn that fulfils the competition criteria will win the prize. The Automobile Association of the NT Inc. draw will take place at AANT, 2/14 Knuckey Street, Darwin, at 2pm 9 May 2014. The winner will be notified by mail or phone within 14 days of the draw date. The winner will be published in the June 2014 issue of ntmotor, published 16 June. Prizes cannot be exchanged or redeemed GPO Box 2584 for cash. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. The promoter is the Automobile Association of the Northern Territory DARWIN NT 0801 Inc., 2/14 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT 0800 ABN 13 431 478 529.

6 mar 2014 motor news World’s smallest car

An American man has entered the record books for building the world’s smallest roadworthy car. Developed by custom car maker Austin did you Coulson, the car is just 126.5cm long, 63.5cm tall and 65.4cm wide. Although You have twiceknow? the chance of being killed or seriously injured in a car with it might not be the comfiest car around, a one-star ANCAP safety rating than it’s fully drivable and registered in Texas. The car includes windscreen in a five-star rated vehicle. Find out wipers, lights, a seatbelt, horn and more and search for ratings at a numberplate that spans the most www.ancap.com.au of the front end of the car. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Keep your eyes peeled over the next few New car diary months for these cars hot off the production line...

Mitsubishi Attrage Mitsubishi will soon bolster its efforts in the city-car segment by releasing a new sedan based around the popular Mirage. Named the Attrage, it will feature the same 1.2-litre three- cylinder engine as its hatchback Ford EcoSport cousin and will be available in two Following the launch of the EcoSport options: a five-speed manual or an Renault Captur compact SUV late last year, Ford has automatic continuously variable Aimed at young buyers, this super stylish just released a new variant featuring transmission (CVT). Fuel consumption SUV is expected to hit Aussie shores its hallowed three-cylinder 1.0-litre for this new city slicker is estimated to around May. Based around the French EcoBoost engine. The winner of the be 4.6L/100km. Rumour has it that the carmaker’s new Clio hatchback, the International Engine of the Year award name was derived by combining the petrol-only, front-wheel-drive Captur in 2012 and 2013, the engine delivers words ‘attractive’ and ‘mirage’. will be powered by either a 900cc three- a very appealing fuel consumption cylinder or 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine, of 5.7L/100km, while still managing depending on the model. Ticking the to produce reasonable power. The boxes for 20-something drivers, it will 1.0-litre variant is only available in a feature an impressive infotainment system five-speed manual; however, Ford says – including a text-to-voice feature that can an automatic option is on the agenda read out Tweets and emails – contrasting for the future. This complements the roof colour, removable seat covers and an existing 1.5-litre option. expected price tag of around $20,000.

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Released: 1967 One of its all-time best sellers, Holden hit back hard from previous poor sales with this sleeker, more modern looking HR. The 186S took over from the X2 as the sports version of the HR series – the most notable difference was the replacement of the X2 twin carbs. With a new single, twin barrel carb, the engine could produce the same power with less fuel consumption. For your chance to win, write your name, address and AANT Membership Number on the back of – or inside – an envelope and post it to:

ntmotor model car competition Conditions: The competition commences 17 March with the last mail on 7 May 2014. Total prize pool is valued at $54.95. Entry is open to Automobile Association of the NT Inc. Northern Territory residents only who are members of AANT. The first entry drawn that fulfils the competition criteria will win the prize. The draw will take place at AANT, 2/14 Knuckey Street, Darwin, at 2pm 9 May 2014. The winner will be notified by mail or phone within 14 days of GPO Box 2584 the draw date. The winner will be published in the June 2014 issue of ntmotor, published 16 June. Prizes cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. The promoter is the Automobile Association of the Northern Territory DARWIN NT 0801 Inc., 2/14 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT 0800 ABN 13 431 478 529

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The future of cars

STORY: JANE WOODHAMS

8 mar 2014 Vehicles that can drive themselves may be closer than you think.

hat will your daily drive to work or down to the shops look like in 10 or 20 years’ time? Well, you’ll probably hop behind the wheel of your car, listen to your favourite radio station, negotiate a few lane changes, and perhaps brake quickly when a pedestrian walks out on the road… all seems pretty familiar right? Now imagine doing that without your hands even touching the steering wheel or your foot hitting the brake pedal?

The concept of a driverless car – where a person simply keys in their destination and lets the car do the rest of the work – isn’t just the stuff of science-fiction fantasies. In fact, the idea that manual driving could become pretty much optional is more of a reality than some may think.

Indeed, companies from Google to Mercedes and BMW have already successfully trialled ‘hands-free’ cars.

Google first began tinkering with the technology in 2009, by buying cars and then hooking them up with their technology. Since then, their fleet of autonomous vehicles has clocked up more than 800,000km. The search engine giant has even successfully lobbied governments in California, Nevada and Florida to legalise their cars on public roads.

Late last year, Mercedes-Benz took its prototype of a driverless car on a 100-kilometre autonomous drive through Germany. In November, Nissan’s Leaf became the first hands-free vehicle to be tested on Japan’s highways. Meanwhile, Volvo recently announced it would undertake the world’s first large-scale test of the technology, which will involve setting 100 autonomous vehicles loose on The future of cars Sweden’s streets. So how do these so-called robocars work? STORY: JANE WOODHAMS

ABOVE: An artists' impression of a driveless car on a city street. Images © Gerad Taylor Illustration.

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Driverless cars use a system of lasers, radars, cameras and computers to determine where to drive – everything needed to do the job is on the car. They’ll brake if a pedestrian steps onto the street, can read road signs and will give way to other vehicles. They’ll stop at an intersection, read traffic lights and even anticipate obstacles long before they’re visible to the human eye. A human driver is there to take over if the going gets tough, such as when travelling through roadworks.

THE BENEFITS The question is: why would we put our lives in the hands of a robotic chauffeur? Sebastian Thrun – one of the brains behind the Google car – believes autonomous vehicles have the potential to save millions of lives. ‘Do you know that driving accidents are the number one cause of death for young people? And do you realise that nearly all of those are due to human error, not machines, and can therefore be prevented,’ Thrun told the audience at a conference in California.

Simply, driverless cars don’t get drowsy, sneeze, argue with the kids in the backseat, for 97 per cent of the time,’ he explains. If drop hot coffee on their laps or change cars could drive themselves, they could be songs on their CD player. However, they do shared, dropping off one passenger before have a 360 degree view of the road and picking up another commuter at a set time can even communicate with each other, – clearing streets and turning car parks into sending warning messages about traffic open space. conditions ahead.

The technology is still being refined, but THE FUTURE’S ALREADY HERE with 1.2 million people killed in crashes It might be some years before an around the world each year – and a further autonomous vehicle is on sale at your local 50 million injured – autonomous cars could car dealer; however, automakers have drastically change our society. already begun introducing the technology piece by piece. Cars that can parallel park These robocars could also be a game themselves, brake if they get too close to changer for congestion by doubling or the vehicle in front or even detect objects even tripling the capacity of our highways. in the driver’s blind spot have already made Indeed, Volvo recently participated in a their debut on the new car-market. study that showed how driverless cars can The BMW i3 – which will be released on travel so close together that they act like a Aussie shores in the middle of the year – train, allowing more cars to fit into the can steer itself, accelerate and brake while same space. travelling at speeds of up to 40km/h using The time-saving factor is also huge: a system called ‘Traffic Jam Assistant’. imagine being dropped at your destination This technology is continuing to grow. while your car does the dirty work of finding Audi recently unveiled a prototype parking a parking space. system where the driver doesn’t even have Going one step further, Chris Urmson – to be inside the vehicle. Activated from head of Google’s self-driving project – says a Smartphone, the car could drive into owning a car could one day become an a parking lot, find an empty space and THE ‘WHEN’ antiquated idea. ‘If you look at the utilisation complete the parking manoeuvre, Last year, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn of automobiles throughout the day, it’s sans driver. vowed they would have multiple self-drive about three per cent in the developed But just how long is it until a completely cars on the market by 2020. Others are world. So you buy a car and it sits there autonomous vehicle goes on sale? more cautious.

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Toyota’s North America CEO Jim Gold Coast? ms Holi Lentz says the term ‘co-pilot’ is more Pal day e V accurate, explaining that drivers will still r set on 14.5 acres i o ll need to be engaged. m a h g s e A ‘An airplane can fly itself, but you

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having lunch,’ he said on American news station CNBC last year.

General Motors agrees. While the company plans to have a semi- autonomous vehicle available within offers you the next five years, Michael Robinson – one of the company’s VPs – says a fully driverless car is ‘a significant distance more! into the future’.

‘For the foreseeable future, while systems will add automation to support the driving task, the driver will still need to be engaged,’ he told a US government committee last year. Rainforest Walkway As with all new technology, it will take some time before it’s accessible and affordable for the average person. A study from industry analyst IHS Automotive predicts that while there’ll be 230,000 autonomous Swimming Lagoons cars on the world’s roads by 2025, it won’t be until 2050 that nearly all cars will be driverless.

There are certainly a few roadblocks ahead – one of the biggest being trust. In other words, it may take some time before we’re willing to let go of the steering wheel and let a computer take control. Free Kids’ Activities The other big obstacle is the law. Although autonomous cars are said Popular with families, to be safer than human drivers, it’s seniors and groups inevitable that a crash will eventually Range of budget and luxury holiday cabins happen, and when it does, who’s to Free kids’ activities blame? This is just one of the legal Pools and playgrounds questions that will need to be answered. Activity centre Whenever they arrive, Google’s Close to theme parks Thrun – whose best friend was killed in and attractions a crash when he was 18 – says their Australia’s largest private future is bright. collection of Macaw parrots

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CLOCKWISE: A driver multitasks behind the wheel of her autonomous-drive Volvo test car; driveless cars have the potential to drive so close together that they could create more space on roads to reduce congestion. Images © Autonews. AshmorePalmsGoldCoast.com.au

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Škoda Octavia Elegance TDI Wagon

Škoda has been one of the best value-for- There are three engine options to low-down torque of the diesel engine means money European brands for a while now choose from for the Octavia; either two overtaking and general driving is effortless – essentially, you’re getting Volkswagen turbocharged petrol engines at 103kW or – however, there’s not enough difference technology, albeit a generation later, with 132kW, or one 110kW diesel engine with between the diesel and petrol to choose one the bugs worked out, for a lower price. stop-start technology. over the other. Traditionally, styling has been Škoda’s weak DESIGN AND FUNCTION SUMMARY link and has stopped greater sale success; Škoda has included an impressive level of It’s taken a couple of years for Škoda to re- however, in the all-new third-generation safety equipment, with up to nine airbags, establish its position in the Australian market, Octavia, Škoda seems to have their styling depending on the spec level. The multi- but right now, dollar for dollar, it’s probably act together. collision brake system is also standard the best value in the market. VALUE FOR MONEY across the range – a technology which The purchase and running costs of the mid- automatically slows the vehicle after a sized Octavia are more like that of a small collision by keeping the brakes applied, car; the bonus is you still get the space of a even if the driver no longer presses the mid-sized wagon. brake pedal. This system is designed to stop POWER 110kW @4,000rpm Octavia is available in three models: the second impacts that can occur after the initial crash. TORQUE entry-level Ambition starting at $21,690; 350 Nm @ 2,900rpm the Ambition Plus from $24,490 and; the ON THE ROAD PRICE AS TESTED $38,140 Elegance from $34,690. The latter comes Once you get it on the road, the Octavia’s FUEL CONSUMPTION standard with the seven-speed DSG Volkswagen heritage is apparent, with solid 6.5L/ 100km gearbox which replaces the six-speed and confident steering and handling. The GREEN VEHICLE GUIDE RATING manual featured in the other models, at DSG transmission may not be to everyone’s ★ ★ ★ ★ a cost of $2,300. If you’re after the wagon taste, as it’s not as smooth or direct on CRASH RATING (ANCAP) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ version of any of these models, it will tack take-off as an automatic transmission, but WARRANTY on another $1,350 to the tab. it doesn’t take long to get used to it. The 3 year/unlimited distance

14 mar 2014 Volkswagen Golf 90 TSI Comfortline

The VW Golf formula is like Coca-Cola, distance sensors, dual-zone climate control backed up with a Stop/Start system for saving in that you don’t alter a successful air conditioning, rain-sensing wipers, fuel at the lights. It does, however, need the recipe. However, the Golf – which auto headlights and drawers under the more-expensive premium 95RON petrol to created the ‘hatch’ category and is still front seats. make it all work. In addition, the extended the world’s best-selling hatch – has differential lock – a system that improves DESIGN AND FUNCTION made a successful recipe better in the traction and handling – is now fitted across An important part of the Golf recipe has seventh-generation model. the range. been useable space and, with 60:40 split- VALUE FOR MONEY rear seats, the Golf boot space is pretty SUMMARY The seven-model Golf range starts at good for its class. The seventh-generation Golf is lighter, safer, $21,490 and is pretty good value for a more powerful, more fuel efficient and more Besides the seven airbags, the Golf has European brand. We tested the mid-range spacious and is bound to continue the sales a comprehensive suite of additional safety Comfortline variant. success it has had. features as standard, including driver- All models get cruise control, a multi- fatigue detection and a multi-collision brake POWER 90kW @5000-6000rpm function steering wheel, Bluetooth system that automatically brakes the vehicle TORQUE connectivity, USB interface, daytime when it’s involved in an accident. The 200Nm @1400–4000rpm running lights, electro-mechanical power system is triggered by the airbag sensors PRICE AS TESTED steering and an electronic parking brake. and keeps the brakes on so that if the driver $24,990 There’s also a multi-function touchscreen doesn’t have full control of the car, it won’t FUEL CONSUMPTION 5.7L/100km dashboard display that shows everything keep moving after the accident. GREEN VEHICLE GUIDE RATING from radio stations to fuel-economy ON THE ROAD ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ graphics. The cool thing about the screen It’s a hard act to pull off, but the Golf has CRASH RATING (ANCAP) is that it senses when a hand is approaching ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ both great performance and close to class- and will recognise wipe-and-zoom WARRANTY leading fuel efficiency. It’s a rare double. movements, like a smartphone. 3 year/unlimited distance The technologies that make this happen Extra features on the Comfortline include are the direct fuel injection, supported by a All AANT tests are conducted under the road-testing and scoring regime of the Australia’s Best Cars awards, which are a rear-view camera, front and rear parking- very narrow single-scroll turbocharger and announced each December.

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Mitsubishi Pajero 2007

The ‘Paj’ – as it’s affectionately known by V6 petrol and will set you its devotees – has developed a reputation back about $1500 – this includes adjusting for being a serious off-roader with the the tappets (the diesel tappets need it capability to match the Toyota Prado and every 30,000km), so factor this into your Nissan Patrol. It may not have the towing purchase price. capacity of bigger 4WDs; however, it’s Even the base models have a reasonable nicer to drive on bitumen and in the city. amount of kit, including dual airbags, climate Mitsubishi made the decision to bias control, ESC, cruise control, and powered the ride and handling towards on-road mirrors, steering and windows. The VRX- performance, a refinement very apparent in LE models are quite luxurious, even by the 2007 Pajero. passenger-car standards, with 18-inch alloy PRICE RANGE Both the V6 petrol and diesel are good wheels, fog lights, heated front seats, nudge Exceed petrol (auto) $38,300 engines, although the petrol variant can bar, powered driver’s seat, rear spoiler, Exceed diesel (auto) $41,400 be a bit thirsty and lacks low-down grunt reversing camera, satellite navigation and GLX petrol (manual and auto) $26,900–$28,500 when towing. The diesel is preferable, with a side steps. The Exceed steps it up again GLX diesel (manual and auto) $27,800–$29,400 towing capacity of 2500kg. Look for one that with leather upholstery, head and side has a heavy-duty tow pack with a ball weight airbags, a premium audio system with a PRICE WHEN NEW (the weight the loaded trailer imposes on the rear entertainment pack, xenon headlamps, Exceed petrol (auto) $68,590 tow bar) of 250kg. parking-distance control and powered Exceed diesel (auto) $70,590 front seats. GLX petrol (manual and auto) $49,490–$52,490 Close to every off-roader's heart is GLX diesel (manual and auto) $51,090–$54,090 reliability; you can be a long way from help Capable, affordable and reliable are the if something goes wrong and the Pajero has attributes that have made the Paj popular in AVERAGE KILOMETRES a good reputation for lasting the distance. the used-car market. 99,000km–133,000km Because of this capability, a lot of used Pajeros will have spent some time off-road, CRASH RATING (ANCAP) so check underneath for serious stone or ★ ★ ★ ★ tree-strike damage or signs of rust if it’s been a regular visitor to the river mouth at Goolwa, All car reviews are compiled by AANT Head of Technical and Automotive and Australia’s Best Cars judge, Mark Borlace. GREEN VEHICLE GUIDE RATING Robe or any one of the great SA beaches. ★ ★ ★ Prices shown for used cars are approximate dealer retail prices for vehicles in average-to-good condition. These You’ll need to replace the petrol engine’s prices will vary depending upon vehicle condition and timing belt after 100,000km at a cost of $500. kilometres travelled. Source – Glass’s guide. For full range of prices, contact AANT Technical Advisory Service The major service occurs every 45,000km for on 1300 661 466.

16 mar 2014 motoring Ask an expert…

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With so many pumps at the service station, the potential to put the wrong fuel into your car is an easy mistake to make. However, in the unfortunate event that you do slip up, your car could require costly repair work.

The consequences range depending on your misfuelling scenario. The most damaging error is to put petrol into a diesel engine. The petrol acts as a solvent and will reduce the lubrication process and damage the engine’s high-pressure fuel pump. If it’s diesel into a petrol engine, the spark plugs won’t be able to ignite the dense diesel and you may notice smoke bellowing from the tailpipe. In both instances, don’t start the ignition – you’ll need to move your car away from the pump and have your tank drained and system flushed.

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Gorgeous gorges

Head east or west from Alice Springs to find some Ormiston Gorge and Pound. With a deep cool waterhole set between the rocky walls truly spectacular gorges, writes John Pedler. of the gorge, plenty of wildlife and walks offering grand vistas of tilted ridges and craggy escarpments, this is a real Central uropeans first settled at Alice Springs short drive in any direction to find yourself Australian sampler. There’s also a visitor so that Australia could make a call straight back in the bush. This is truly an centre here and a camping ground with to England. Completed in 1872, the outback town and it’s surrounded by some showers, toilets and gas barbecues. tiny settlement was one of several repeater of the most rugged scenery in the country. By the time you’ve reached Redbank stations built during the construction of the Gorge, the number of travellers on the road overland telegraph line between Adelaide Head west and you’ll find a series of will have dwindled, yet this is one of the and Darwin. The existing England-to-Java gorges cut through the West MacDonnell most exciting gorges along the range. Here link was also extended to Darwin, via an Ranges. One of the most famous is you can climb aboard an inner tube or air undersea cable, making it possible for Standley Chasm – a narrow, sheer-walled mattress and paddle deep into a narrow, Morse code messages to reach the old canyon that receives direct sunlight for watery crevice. But be advised: most gorge country in just a day or two. Of course, this only a short time each day. When the sun waterholes are chilly and this one could was at a time when ‘global roaming’ meant suddenly appears overhead, the rock almost freeze blood. To get to Redbank, your getting on a boat. The town has since face lights up and the chorus of camera vehicle will need high clearance to travel the moved down the road a few kilometres and shutters confirms the event has been 5km unsealed track from Namatjira Drive, connected to the Internet. adequately recorded. and there’s a 1km walking trail from the Although Alice Springs has plenty of If you’re prone to painting landscapes carpark over moderately rough terrain. modern facilities, you only need to take a or experimenting with lens filters, head for There are two camping areas with

18 mar 2014 toilets, fireplaces and picnic tables, and the Woodland campground also has gas barbecues.

On the eastern side of Alice Springs, things are no less spectacular. One of the grandest gorges in the red centre is Trephina Gorge. Unlike some of the narrow canyons to the west, Trephina’s cliffs are split by a broad, sandy, gum-lined creek turned out to be the not-so-great garnet to Ruby Gap Gorge, named in honour of bed and a semi-permanent waterhole. debacle when it was found that the stones those deceptive garnets. Leaving Arltunga, If you’re up for a bit of cross-country unearthed weren’t actually rubies. Still, this the track becomes rougher as it climbs trekking, the Panorama Walk will take led to the discovery of gold in the area and through rocky hills towards the Hale River. you to superb views across the ranges. the establishment of Arltunga – Central When the trail drops onto the soft sand Nearby, John Hayes Rockhole is another Australia’s first official town. Although the of the river bed, the going gets much great place for a dip, though you’ll need tougher; from here on, you’ll clamber miners are long gone, remnants of the a four-wheel drive to get there. There are in and out of the channel, alternating town’s infrastructure remain, including the camping grounds with toilets, picnic tables, between the river sand and the rocky old police station and the government fireplaces and gas barbecues at works. There’s also a visitor centre here Trephina Gorge and a camping ground with toilets and a shaded picnic and with toilets, tables and fireplaces at John barbecue area. Hayes Rockhole. THIS PAGE (CLOCKWISE): Gum tree at West MacDonnell Ranges; fun in Redbank Gorge; The Hale River was the centre of the If you’re keen to give the four-wheel hiking on Namatjira Drive. great ruby rush of 1886, which sadly drive a serious workout, head further east Images © Getty Images, Tourism NT.

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embankment. This trek is only suitable the gorge via the river. Squeezed between spare a thought for the poor telegrapher for experienced off-road drivers in high towering red cliffs, the waterhole here is transmitting news to England from a far- clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles. It’s one of Central Australia’s most spectacular flung colony. In a time when a simple LOL also an extremely remote area so travel places to cool off. would be dot dash dot dot, dash dash dash, with at least one other vehicle and carry dot dash dot dot, there’s a fair chance there plenty of food, drinking water, recovery Alice Springs is a great base for wasn’t much small talk. gear and long-range communication. You exploring the ancient mountain ranges and can bush camp but there are no facilities. gorges of the red centre and, just a few hours down the road, you may even come Vehicles are prohibited over the last across a pretty big rock. But when you’re 2km to the particularly stunning Glen THIS PAGE: Rock formations at sunset. Image © Getty Images. Annie Gorge, but it’s possible to walk to sending a selfie to the folks back home,

20 mar 2014 what's on NT

2–5 MAY 3 MAY Daly Waters Campdraft, Rodeo Club Marine Barra Nationals and Gymkhana Daly River Daly Waters This fishing extravaganza is a highlight on the Australian For an Aussie outback experience like no other, this fishing calendar – try your luck on the river against the weekend’s for you. There’ll be bucking broncos, dusty country’s best Barramundi fishermen. utes and cowboys, plus competitions and live music. www.palmerstongamefishing.com.au Ph. 8975 9941

3–10 MAY 24 MAY Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival BASSINTHEGRASS 2014 Darwin Darwin Amphitheatre The dry season kicks off with a week filled with Rock out with thousands of punters at NT’s music, dance and art, bringing the Nightcliff largest music festival, bringing you the best foreshore to life. Food stalls, Indigenous stories in Australian music. Avoid disappointment and craft workshops will be on offer. and get your ticket now before they all sell out. www.nightcliffseabreeze.com www.bassinthegrass.com.au/2014

31 MAY–2 JUNE 1 JUNE Merrepen Arts Festival NT City 2 Surf Daly River Darwin Celebrate the rich culture of the Nauiyu Stretch your legs, dust off your joggers and community with a weekend full of art, get ready to work up a sweat in the 12km fun music, bush tucker and sport. Original run from Mindil Beach to Nightcliff Pool. Join artworks are also available for purchase. the crowd of spectators if running’s not www.merrepenfestival.com.au your thing. www.ntcity2surf.com.au

6–9 JUNE 7 JUNE Barunga Festival Adelaide River Races Barunga Dorat Road, Adelaide River Learn about traditional and contemporary Horses, fashion, food and fun combine for Indigenous culture in the remote community this ultimate trackside experience. Once of Barunga. Activities include didgeridoo the last horse has crossed the line, you can workshops, bush tucker tastings and dance the night away and camp out under spear throwing. the stars. www.barungafestival.com.au www.arss.org.au/races

7–8 JUNE 20–22 JUNE Greek Glendi SKYCITY V8 Supercars Championship Bicentennial Park Hidden Valley, Darwin Share in the wonderful food, Feel the rush and thrilling wine and culture of Greece competition as these fierce V8 supercars in this family friendly affair. Treat yourself to authentic battle it out for the top spot. There’s plenty of action off the dolmathes, moussaka and baklava, just to name a few. track to keep the whole family entertained. www.gocna.com.au/cms www.ntmajorevents.com.au/v8supercars

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