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CONSUMER WATCH: HOWHOW DRIVINGDRIVING SMARTSMART CANCAN SAVESAVE YOUYOU MONEYMONEY ISSUE 54 AND DIESELThe mighty Volkswagen Amarok V6 gets a bold makeover DUST RALLY DREAMS TWO-PEDAL BAKKIE DAKAR 2020 The New Stratos Project Mahindra Pik Up S11 In the Saudi Arabian desert Cover dev final.indd 1 2020/02/05 4:50 PM NATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS 0860 003 227 | www.diesel-electric.co.za Desamark.indd 1 2019/09/04 15:31 WINNING ed’s letter LETTER Back in 2003 at the age of 9, I remember reading my As a driving enthusiast, the first What Car? magazine. I’d never seen anything like Suzuki Swift Sport looks to be an it before. It was thick, heavy and laden with hundreds absolutely epic set of wheels. of pages of what seemed to be a road-test of every single Lightweight, turbo power and vehicle on sale in the United Kingdom at the time. Each a manual gearbox with the test looked to be photographed on the same test track promise of everyday fun and and was written in the exact same structure as the last. effi ciency. At R350 000, it’s very A score out of five was given to each and every car, and much the performance bargain what a pleasure it was to learn of brands such as Škoda and SEAT, ones that I’d never of the moment. The only issue heard of before here in South Africa. That edition of What Car? and the likes of local I have is that that’s still a load publications CAR, Top Gear and the now defunct Top Car and Cars in Action inspired of money even for a young me to follow the dream of becoming an automotive journalist. professional. Regardless, there It is a tremendous honour then to write this letter only 17 years later. Working needs to be more competitors closely with seasoned editor Ray Leathern, a sharp team of skilled copy editors, and in this exciting segment. I look forward to the next issue of a young and vibrant design team over the past year means that I have all the tools and MOTOR landing on my doorstep. support to put together this fine magazine while Ray is away on sabbatical. This month there’s everything from the exceptionally rare and expensive New Glen Roos, Stratos Project that we drive exclusively in Italy, to taking a look at some of the Hartbeespoort lessons learnt from the WesBank Economy Tour on how driving smart can actually South Africa save you money. We also test a pair of diesel powered torque monsters in the form of the Volkswagen Amarok Canyon and Hyundai Tucson Sport 2.0 D. There is something for everyone in MOTOR magazine, a fact that I am incredibly proud of as we South motorsa.co.za Africans are spoilt with a diverse and rich car culture. I hope that you enjoy this issue tfgmotor as much as I have enjoyed compiling it. We at MOTOR value your feedback and we motormagsa listen intently. You can email us your thoughts and suggestions. HMIMAGES.CO.ZA Until next month, happy motoring. SEND YOUR THOUGHTS ON MOTOR TO THE EDITOR: [email protected] Damian Adams, Acting Editor AND YOU COULD WIN A R500 PHOTOGRAPHY TFG GIFT CARD! MOTOR ISSUE 54 // 3 Ed's letter.indd 3 2020/02/06 10:34 AM contentsVisit us online MOTORSA.CO.ZA TFGMOTOR MOTORMAGSA ON THE COVER 16 32 50 RALLY DREAMS BIG BANG THEORY APRIL FOOL’S CARS The New Stratos Project Hyundai Tucson Sport 2.0D - Manufacturers have a sense the extended Test of humour 22 38 56 PRETTY AND FAST Facelifted Audi TT ADVENTURE BECKONS MOTOR SPORT The limited edition Amarok Canyon Dakar 2020 26 TWO-PEDAL BAKKIE The Mahindra Pik Up S11 automatic DREAM MACHINES EXTRA, EXTRA! REGULARS DEVON FOURIE 08 14 03 Ed's letter RETOUCHING RETOUCHING Newcomers Concept Car 07 Ts & Cs The freshest automotive reveals Volkswagen ID Space Vizzion 62 44 28 Benefits COURTESY IMAGES Consumer Watch Autobild test 30 Prizes Driving smart can save money Entry-level Porsche Taycan 68 Style 74 66 70 Classic cool COVER PHOTOGRAPHY On your marques Business-class sedans Dakar legends over the years Save with these used alternatives 72 Issue preview THIS PAGE & 4 // ISSUE 54 MOTOR Contents_v2edited.indd 4 2020/02/05 3:54 PM Car Seat Checklist Top 10 Things to do before you leave on holiday 1. Right Seat: This is an easy one. Check the 8. Toys and snacks: Make sure the toys and snacks orange ECE label on your car seat to make sure it’s you plan for your child to use during the journey will appropriate for your child’s age, weight and height. not become dangerous missiles in the event of a crash. 2. Right Place: Kids are VIPs, just ask them. We know Keep snacks healthy and low in sugar. You do not all VIPs ride in the back seat, so keep all children in want a hyperactive niggly child distracting you from the back seat until they are 13. It is safest for them. driving. Do not provide snacks and toys that can be a 3. Right Direction: You want to keep your child in a choking hazard. rear-facing car seat for as long as possible, usually 9. Stops: Plan stops along your journey for every 2 until around age 2. hours or 200km. If your child is under a year, stop 4. Inch Test: Once your car seat is installed, give it more often. Let them run around and be active before a good shake at the base. Can you move it more you go again. Children’s blood oxygen levels tend than 2.5cm side to side or front to back? A properly to lower when they sleep in a car seat and a bit of installed seat will not move more than 2.5cm. activity will bring it up to normal again. 5. Pinch Test: Make sure the harness is tightly buckled 10. Sleeping: Put your car seat in the reclined position and coming from the correct slots (check car seat before you leave if your child is likely to fall asleep. manual). If you are unable to pinch any excess Keep a neck cushion or rolled up cloth nappy webbing, you’re good to go. The harness must be at handy and remember to use it around the front of or below shoulder level for rear facing and at shoulder their necks or chins and not behind. This will prevent or above for forward facing. airway obstruction. 6. Harness check: The harness belts must not be twisted. This can interfere with the tightening of the Please read the vehicle and car seat instruction manuals harness and can cause bruising during a crash. to help you with this checklist. If you are having 7. 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