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EDITOR’S NOTES Every petrol-head has a dream machine, So great was my adoration of the car that or perhaps even a list of desirable cars. I clearly dressed up for the occasion and made someone take photographic proof Back in the late nineties, my infatuation of our encounter... with classic Mercs had picked up some serious pace and so my “What’s Many years have passed since list was obviously topped by the on YOUR that day and while I still adore famous 1950's 300SL Gullwing the Gullwing (did you know that coupé. dream car there’s one example registered list? Let’s in Windhoek?) my dream car The photo above was taken in list has grown and changed. (believe it or not) the old VW hear it!” Museum in Wolfsburg, some What’s on YOUR list? time in the late nineties. I recall that they had TWO Gullwings on display; the other Hanjo Stier one was red. Editor

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SUZUKI wins again NISSAN’s new Qashqai TOYOTA starts on a high The Japanese car maker was The Nissan Qashqai, Europe’s Toyota South Africa Motors chosen as South Africa’s Brand best-selling urban crossover, is (TSAM) has kicked off the retail VOLKSWAGEN GROUP S.A. ends 2017 well of the Year in the 2017/18 now available in South Africa year with an admirable total of Since the introduction of the To top the successful year, the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – with premium enhancements 11,893 units sold in January. Polo and Polo Vivo in 2010, Volkswagen brand on its own is powered by WesBank, making to establish it as the perfect This accounts for a remarkable Volkswagen Group South Africa the market leader for 2017. it the first brand in the history partner to conquer the city. 25.9% market share of 45,888 (VWSA) has been passenger Audi improved its year on year of the awards to retain this As a pioneer of the crossover total units sold in South Africa market leader every year. share by 1.2% despite very award and the only brand to segment, Nissan has a deep in January. Toyota is, once again, The Volkswagen Group ended tough trading conditions in the win the award more than once. understanding of customers’ grateful to its loyal customers the year with 80,308 sales and a premium market and delivered “Unlike the other awards on the needs and has been leading the that the brand has managed to total market share of 21.8%, a passenger market share of night, the Brand of the Year pack when it comes to creating top both the Passenger (7,597) with the Volkswagen brand 2.9% placing the brand in third Award is chosen purely on vehicles that cater for different and Light Commercial Vehicle achieving 18.9% share in a run place in the premium market questionnaire feedback from sectors of the market. (4,116) segment charts for the out year of its volume models. with a total share of 18.7%. owners and fellow South Since its launch in 2007, 3.3- second consecutive month. Africans, which is a sure sign million units have been sold According to the National that our hard work done on our globally. The changes to the Association of Automobile service levels, vehicle line-up upgraded model are based on Manufacturers of South Africa and pricing is welcomed by the client / industry feedback and (Naamsa) the January 2018 market,” says Mr. Yukio Sato, are designed to establish new sales pale in comparison to the managing director at Suzuki levels of luxury in the mid- same month last year when Auto South Africa. sized crossover segment. 50,386 were recorded.

LAND ROVER restores Original for its 70th birthday Land Rover will mark its 70th show was last on the road in the anniversary with a series of 1960s, after which it spent 20 events in 2018, beginning with years in a Welsh field before the restoration of the vehicle being bought as a restoration that started it all – one of three project; it then lay languishing pre-production Land Rovers unfinished in a garden. shown at the 1948 Amsterdam Following its surprise discovery Motor Show. It gave the world just a few miles outside of its first glimpse of the shape Solihull, UK – where the car was that would become instantly first built – the experts at Jaguar recognisable as a Land Rover. Land Rover Classic spent quite a For years the whereabouts of few months researching in this launch Land Rover was a company archives to unravel its mystery. The demonstration ownership history and confirm vehicle from the Amsterdam its provenance.

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LAUNACHu REdPOiRT VolkswagenPolo gen 6

SBame name, different car. We take a good look at the brand-new Volkswagen Polo. Text Franco Theron Images Galimoto Media

Volkswagen has been the top Polo Six is available in one automatic DSG (7 speed). With The sound is somewhat more We will have to wait for the 2.0L passenger car seller for the past Trendline, two Comfortline and the same basic features as the prominent in the Beats version, GTi for this kind of rapid speed. seven years in South-Africa, two Highline models. A Beats Trendline, the Comfortline will with road- and wind noise with the manufacturer topping special edition Polo will also be include more speakers, leather standing out a bit more, yet it is The longer wheelbase not only sales lists every month with the launched and features a 300- multi-function steering wheel, not overwhelming. helps with more leg room for all Polo and Polo Vivo models. watt sound system. Each of driver alert system and front & four people in the car, but also these are powered by a 999cc rear electric windows. During the past year, we had improves boot space. In 2017 alone, it sold 22,916 engine, with the GTi version the opportunity to test many 1L units in South Africa. Every boasting a 2 litre engine (to be The Highline also comes as an engines, with the Up! proving Another positive remark is 1.57 seconds, the Uitenhage introduced around the second automatic or manual model, the softest. The new Polo, with that handling has improved Plant produces a Polo as quarter of 2018). but is higher spec’d than the a similar engine, is even softer. from the (already excellent) someone’s new family member. Comfortline. This will include previous model. With a lower Following the MQB (Modular app connect, voice control, Reaching 120km/h proves no centre of gravity, the car sits In January 2018 we were transverse matrix) design, the sport seats, cruise control and challenge for the motor, with well in long and fast bends. invited to the new Polo 6th longer chasis also improves the white LED ambient lighting. five gears providing enough Generation launch in Port- ride quality, gives it a sportier torque to comfortably push the In terms of pricing, I have to Elizabeth to see just what the appearance and more grip on *Comfortline and Highline can car forward without the revs point out that inflation plays a company has done in order to the road. This is due to both the be upgraded with the R-line necessarily reaching more than big role in the South African improve their product. The front and rear axle having been pack, which includes 17-inch 2 500 rpm. The DSG gearbox and local car markets. However, number one question remains: moved to the edges, with the alloy wheels, sporty bumpers, a shines with very smooth and the manufacturer managed to Will the new Polo be another height of the car being lowered diffuser with chrome trims and efficient gear changes on the create a very well balanced car market leader? by 8mm. a roof spoiler. longer road. (in all regards) and more product for your money. Months of speculation and “taster” images drew much “...a very well balanced car and With such a strong new car and attention from the general the launch of their highly- public, another fact we soon anticipated Polo Vivo just realised as numerous people more product for your money.” around the corner, the Polo took pictures of the cars on our range might well increase its roadtrip from Port Elizabeth to The architecture and design is This package will be available Sprinting from 0 to 100km/h in dominance in the passenger Grahamstown and Colchester. sharp and more aerodynamic. in the second quarter of 2018. the 70kW models (Trendline market and might even rival the Another striking feature is the and Comfortine) will not be the Golf range. Seeing the car for the first time ‘tornado’ line along the flanks. The Beats is a special edition most exciting exercise as they differed from the “papparazi” Both the head- and tail-lights Polo. It has different trim inside should do so in a claimed 10.8 S.A. Prices: shots we analysed before The looks more striking with LED and also houses a 300 Watt seconds. We also know that new Polo is 10cm longer and a technology inside. subwoofer. This was done in Volkswagen products might TSi 70kW Trendline bit higher, but still smaller than collaboration with the U.S. even be faster in our own R235 900 a Golf (2,548mm wheelbase Although being the bottom of company Beats (by Dr. Dre). Galimoto tests. TSi 70kW Comfortline and 4,053mm length). the range, Trendline has a 1.0L R264 700 70kW engine and standard We drove Beats and Highline The 85kW (Highline) engines TSi 70kW Comfortline DSG Yet we all know that VW’s use features like automatic post- models across a 280km long will do this a bit quicker. The R280 700 their space efficiently. From the collision braking, LED daytime stretch of scenic, but not 100% selling points of these 1.0L TSi 85kW Highline outside it may not look that big, running lights, front electric well-maintained road, testing engines are the torque and the R286 700 but it is very spacious on the windows, colour infotainment the longer chassis, their better amount of power that drive the TSi 85kW Highline inside. system, Bluetooth, USB and power outputs and improved car at higher speeds. R302 200 front & rear curtain airbags. fuel efficiency. In fact, it has around 350 liters The 1L Polo’s were not built for *All Polos will be sold with a of boot space, 70 liters more Featuring the same 70kW TSi The 3-cylinder engine’s noise wheel-spinning action, but 3year / 45 000km service plan, than the previous generation engines as the Trendline, the reminded me of the 1980’s much rather comfort and good 3year / 120 000km warranty and only 30 liters shy of the 7.5 Comfortline has two models. Group B MG rally car and has a fuel efficiency (claimed 4.5L and a 12 year anti-corrosion Golf. One manual (5 speed) and one pleasant roar above 4,000rpm. per 100km). warranty. FEBRUARY 2018 @NAMWHEELS 7

SPRINT REVIEW VolvoV90Cross Country T6 AWD

OBne new car, lots of information in short snippets. Text Hanjo Stier Images Galimoto Media

You need to know: Volvo isn't Our test car was the T6 petrol Why you'll want one: Because exactly well represented in Inscription (high-spec) worth the Japanese or German SUV's Namibia (or South Africa, for 235kW and 400Nm. are becoming a-dime-a-dozen that matter) but that doesn't and you need something with stop us from adoring them. Where we went: Everywhere. some estate practicality, SUV That's right, every member of Just a few moments behind the capability, space ship features CLICK HERE NamWheels is a huge fan and, wheel of this big estate on stilts and sports car performance. FOR MORE PHOTOS given the opportunity, will gush made us look for excuses to We measured 0-100km/h in about the Swedish modernity keep driving. We loved the 6.31 seconds at sea level while OF THIS VOLVO V90 and great road manners. comfy seats (climatised at the reversing the process took just front), incredible LED active 2.79 seconds and 36.03 meters. The 90-Series is their biggest headlights, excellent ride and range and is made up of the handling, as well as the V90's Each V90 Cross Country is sold XC90 (SUV), S90 (sedan) and phenomenal Bowers & Wilkins with a five-year or 100,000km V90 (estate). Overseas you also sound system. warranty and maintenance get a C90 coupé while the V90 plan. is only brought to African soil Watch out for: Besides the as this raised and beefed-up price of almost a million bucks Engine: 2L i-4 turbo-petrol “Cross Country” model you're (gulp!), this car was absolutely Drive: 8-speed Auto, AWD currently looking at. crammed full of gadgets. Most Max. Power: 225kW of them are controlled from the Max. Torque: 400Nm More facts: Every V90 CC has ipad-like central screen and Avg cons.: 10.5L per 100km intelligent all-wheel-drive, can be intimidating at first. (claimed 7.7) eight automatic gears and a 2L Highlights? Auto-park feature, 0-100km/h: 6.31 at turbo-charged engine. You may heads-up display, fully digital sea level (claimed 6.3) choose between two diesels, instruments and ag, you know, Top Speed: Claimed 230km/h WATCH A SHORT VIDEO OF THE V90 two petrols and two trim levels. autonomous driving. List Price: From N$950 000 V90 Cross Country Dimensions 8 @NAMWHEELS FEBRUARY 2018

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TO START THIS BAKKIE GBifted to us over the Festive Season, we took a good look at this red-nosed bakkie. Text Hanjo Stier Images Galimoto Media

Golden geese, gift horses and minor jiggle until the concrete Its 320Nm are pleasant and quite If you enjoy driving a bakkie in To put it another way, imagine hands that feed – surely you are rear axle hits and sends a seismic easy to use through a five-speed town, pretending to be a farmer standing around the braai fire familiar with these? That's as shock through the entire cabin. manual gearbox but don't expect but never leaving the tarmac, this when conversation inevitably diplomatic as I can be about our any major fireworks – our best 0- car is for you. Also, we can't be turns from rugby to bakkies. If latest long-term test vehicle, a And I wasn't the only one who 100km/h time was a GPS-verified friends. A few farm roads were no you drive a Hilux or Ranger, bright red Isuzu KB250 X-Rider took a look at the dentures of this 13.61 seconds. problem for our KB but when I you're OK. Mention an Amarok or double cab bakkie which most of free pony. Due to its jiggly and tried to clear a sizable ditch, anything else to get mercilessly us at NamWheels drove over the shockingly stiff ride, some of my Overtaking at high speeds can be either rear wheel would spin up a teased. Tell them you drive an festive season 2017 / 2018. passengers reported mild car- challenging, getting up steep hills huge dust cloud. Isuzu KB and everyone quietly sickness and some discomfort. equally so, but at least our red- assumes you're a farmer. To immediately put a knife to the The KB has excellent rear cabin nosed car had decent shove from That condemns this Isuzu as a golden bird's neck, I've never space, but you sit ON the seats about 1,250rpm onwards and poser in my books. Luckily you Although I'd never buy one, I been a fan of double cabs for one rather than IN them. alleged average Diesel use of can opt for a 4x4 version which is recommend the X Rider to people reason: they’re the unholy union 10.8km/L from the big 75L tank. about 42,000 bucks more than who want a proper double cab to of two vehicles. A reasonably We also took turns at trying to That's about 9.2L/100km and this N$400,000 4x2. And at this do actual work. Presumably these comfy “springs-and-dampers” pair our mobile phones to the Isuzu claims 7.7. point I think it's fair that I stop good folk own an old Nokia, still front (usually weighed down by a basic sound system. Despite a criticizing the gift horse. Although read the physical newspapers, diesel lump) with a rock-hard ox- “Bluetooth” logo and phone icons “X Rider” double cabs come with a it’s comparatively basic, those prefer space to pace and value wagon leaf-sprung rear; and the (on the steering wheel), none of few extra goodies – most notably prices aren't bad! economy over beauty. whole lot jiggles and rattles on an us could make a connection to the a branded roll bar and side steps, antiquated ladder frame. red Isuzu. And in case you think as well as X Rider logos on the My next positive mark is that its Isuzu's recent commitment to we didn't try hard enough, our front headrests. Standard stuff simplicity and leisurely pace southern Africa (by buying the Sure, there are exceptions, but the multiple attempts included those includes two airbags, ABS brakes, create a sense of hardiness and former GM plant) means that KB Isuzu KB is not one of them. It of a tech-savvy millennial. stability control, air-con, power longevity. In my mind, an Isuzu is will stay on our roads... for forays jiggles and rattles A LOT; even on steering, power windows and a kanniedood workhorse. Its teeth off the tar, I recommend the 4x4 roads which I previously thought I have to sink more teeth into the mirrors, cool alloys, a clever load may be slightly crooked but it version though. Each X Rider is were silky smooth. Drive over a generous hand because the next bed cover, tow bar, remote central feels tough and industrious; and sold with a 5-year / 120,000km speed bump and the heavy front mediocrity we agreed on was the locking and Isuzu's rendition of the amount of clapped-out KB’s warranty as well as a 5-year / gobbles up the impact with a 2.5L 100kW turbo-diesel engine. leather. on our roads underlines that. 90,000km service plan. Do you drive an old Isuzu bakkie?

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CLICK HERE LAUNACHu REdPOiRT TO GO FOR A LAP HondaCivic Type R IN THE TYPE R

TBhree exhaust pipes and more power than you can handle? Meet the new Type R! Text Franco Theron Images Galimoto Media

Honda recently invited us to Fitted with 20-inch Berlina More family friendly? Honda has made it clear that Downshift accurately into the the all-new 6th generation black alloy wheels and striking Yes, the previous Type-R was this car will be for a very niche shorter corners and the power Honda Civic Type-R launch for red Brembo front pads, Type-R not the stereotypical, “let's take market, yet we also concluded is immediate and responsive, flying laps on Dezzi Raceway in looks intimidating. the grandparents to church” that this car will probably sell pushing you firmly into the KZN. The aim was not to drool type of car and neither is this better than its predecessors. It bucket seat as the car slings over the beautiful seaside, but Round the back, the massive new model. However, the car is the type of car that you would forward. to put the Type R to the test. tail wing and three exhaust tips was improved significantly for want to spend money on. make you realise that this car is “family use”. The Type-R will not be the best The 180km from the airport to ready for action. Switch modes over to +R and for straight-line dragstrips, yet the raceway provided us with A wider and longer chassis the Civic Type-R unleashes its will outperform even the best opportunities to test the new LED-daytime running lights, means more legroom at the power. Don't be mistaken by all-wheel-drive hot hatchbacks Type-R’s improved comfort new and larger air intakes and back. Along with the more the relatively quiet engine note. around a twisty track. This is mode for normal roads. At the aerodynamic roof shark fins comfortable suspension, the This sedan is one proper car what the car is built for. track, Race and +R modes are add to the striking looks of the seats are also a significant around the track. more suitable. Honda. It will definitely not be improvement, holding you Honda has manufactured one missed in the car park. tight for high-speed corners, The Dezzi Raceway, with its of the ultimate racers, but the The car itself has been made yet comfortable enough to sit in elevated short- and long turns, car has more comfort on the longer (165mm), wider and Performance them for a few hours. tested the grip levels of the car road and offers its occupants a lower (36mm). Together with The new turbocharged four- well. more practical interior design. aerodynamic improvements, cylinder petrol engine kicks out Legroom has been improved, the Type-R not only looks like a up to 228kW (@6500rpm) and with 414 litres in luggage space Reaching 100km/h (claimed The Honda Type-R will be sold “Batmobile” sibling, but also 400Nm (@2500 – 4500 rpm). available. 5.8 seconds) is not the concern with a competitive package of a travels much faster than the with this car as it is built for 5-year/200 000km warranty / previous generation model. True to Honda's character, it It is still a race car?? bends and turns. 5-year/90 000km service plan unleashes most of its demons Don't get us wrong. Yes, the and a 3-year AA roadside In fact, it beat its Nurburgring at high revolutions. new Type-R is more “family- It's lower, longer and wider assistance plan. time by seven seconds to take friendly”, but it is also more a chassis proved itself in the long the new track record for front- A fact that we learned well later racer than it has ever been turns, not allowing under- or All for a reasonable R627 900. wheel drive cars. on. before. oversteer at any point.

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PAM BRINK PEUGEOT EN LÜDERITZ

HPam Brink, Peugeot en Lüderitz... Text Dr Hans Heese Images Various sources

As jong student in die sestiger- Tot op daardie stadium het Pam Verder het hy uitgewei oor die Benewens die stasiewa was lidmate het ook met hulle jare het my paaie met die Brink net Chevs en Fords besit. soliede bakwerk wat geen daar ook 'n ligte bakkie. Met die motors by die pastorie-garage legendariese dominee Pam Hy self was maar half onseker krake getoon het of snaakse groeiende Brink gesin was die hulle opwagting gemaak om Brink gekruis. of hulle die regte keuse gemaak geluide gemaak het nie, iets wat 203 stasiewa die aangewese nuwe lewe in hulle rygoed te het omdat Peugeot nog nie in hy nie sy Chev kon sê nie. voertuig vir die paar duisend blaas. Pam Brink was van 1950 tot Namibië bekend was nie. Ná ses Die opvatting dat die 203 “te kilometers Kaap (en Karoo) toe ongeveer 1954 'n predikant op maande en 10,000 myl het hy lig” vir die slegte grondpaaie waar Kersfees deurgebring is. Miskien is die volgende storie Lüderitz voordat hy 'n beroep besluit dit was 'n goeie koop. sou wees, is ongegrond. apokrief; maar ek glo dis waar: in Arusha, Tanganjika, aan die Mettertyd het die Brinks se 203 As die Peugeot-agentskap op ander kant van die kontinent Hy meld in sy brief dat hy deur Die brief aan Atkinsons is op 23 stasiewaens begin plek maak Arusha nie 'n steeks Peugeot aangeneem het. Maar dit was die woestyn met sy stof, sand en Maart 1953 in die pastorie op vir 403 stasiewaens. aan die gang kon kry nie het nog op Lüderitz wat die jong weggespoelde paaie gery het en Lüderitz geskryf en versend. hulle hom eenvoudig pastorie predikant, by wyse van spreke, net lof vir sy motor met die In die proses van rondry op toe gesleep om daar onder die tot “bekering” gekom het. Dit registrasienommer L 83 het. As Peugeot-bekeerde is hy met bospaaie om gemeentelede op predikant se hande deur te loop was toe hy Peugeot ontdek het! sy gesin na Arusha waar die te soek het Pam Brink handig waar hy weer rybaar gemaak is! Wat hom veral verbaas het was besonder gewild was. geraak met gereedskap en Jare gelede het ek op 'n volblad- dat hy nooit oorverhit het nie Die gewildheid was grootliks as noodsaaklike herstelwerk – Natuurlik moes die dominee se advertensie vir Peugeot in 'n ou ten spyte van die slegte sand- gevolg van die sukses wat die ook Peugeots kan op snaakse voorliefde vir Peugeots 'n Cape Times afgekom. Dit was 'n en duinepad na Sendelings- 203's vanaf die begin van die plekke 'n kwaal ontwikkel. (Ds invloed op sy gemeentelede in ongevraagde getuigskrif vir die fontein en dat die wind dikwels Oos-Afrika Safari tydren in Brink het lidmate in die Ooste Oos-Afrika gehad het. 203 wat die dominee aan die van agter af gewaai het en daar 1953 behaal het. Boonop het van die Kongo ook gehad). agente waar hy die motor nie 'n natuurlike deurvloei van die roete wat in die tydren In 'n brief wat ek onder onder gekoop het, Atkinsons Motors lug na die verkoeler was nie. gevolg is, die straat reg voor die Boonop was sy salaris van oë gehad het, skryf 'n lidmaat in Kaapstad, gestuur het. pastorie op Arusha ingesluit. minder as £100 per maand nie aan Pam Brink dat haar man Boonop het hy 32mpg behaal; genoeg om sy Peugeots by die hulle plaas vir £25 000 verkoop Sy kerkraad het die nuwe 203 amper dubbeld van wat sy Chev Die Brinks kon die Safari van agente te laat diens nie en moes het en “al wat hy met die geld in September 1952 as 'n “huis- kon doen. Die gemeente wat die hulle voorstoep af volg! Anders hy hierdie werk self begin gedoen het was om 'n Peugeot besoekmotor” daar gekoop om onderhoudskoste betaal het, as in Suid-Afrika, was daar doen. Sy reputasie vir die vir £750 te koop”. sy gemeente te bedien, wat ook het dus dubbeld en dwars variante van die 203 sedan in regmaak van Peugeots het wyd Sendelingsdrif ingesluit het. voordeel uit die Peugeot gekry. Tanganjika beskikbaar. en syd bekend geraak en Dit sê alles! GREAT SAVINGS ON AMAZING VEHICLES

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NBew specifications and a new engine give this great little hatchback even better value. Text Hanjo Stier Images Hyundai Automotive S.A.

The Hyundai Grand i10 has always been eclipsed by some of its newer competitors. A new model with a 1L 3-cylinder petrol The top model (Glide) boasts black and one of my first recommendations in the engine (48kW / 94Nm) has reported for red leather trim, red dashboard bits, LED compact hatchback class. Hyundai surely knew that and after a mild that duty. daytime running lights and rear park face-lift, they've now given the Grand i10 assist. Its price, specs and ease of use make for a more attention. It's worth noting that the The familiar 1.25L four-cylinder petrol great combination, although I felt that the smaller i10 has been discontinued and motor (64kW / 128Nm) is still available Glancing over these specs and the prices, last one I tested (a year ago) was getting this Grand' needs to plug that gap. and, together with two trim levels and a we recommend the entry-level for its manual or automatic gearbox, they make value or the Fluid manual as the best up the new range of six Grand i10 power / equipment compromise. models: Unfortunately, the 1.0 models were not 1.0 Motion (M) R149,900 available for testing at the Grand i10's 1.0 Motion (A) R169,900 recent launch in Cape Town but Hyundai 1.0 Fluid (M) R169,900 made up for this by offering everyone a 1.25 Fluid (M) R189,900 go in the top-spec Glide. 1.25 Fluid (A) R206,900 1.25 Glide (M) R202,900 The 1.25-liter engine is surprisingly lively (at sea level) while this car's high Please check Namibian prices and specification level and red detailing got availability with your nearest Hyundai loads of thumbs up. dealership. Handling, braking and highway manners Stanley Anderson, sales and operations are on par for the segment while four director of Hyundai Automotive South adults and a bit of luggage didn't faze the Africa, aptly described the broad target little Hyundai too much. market of their accomplished car by stating that this is the perfect first OR The Hyundai Grand i10's steering and last car. pedals are light and easy to operate, while the fairly basic instruments and So; young folk with a fresh license will simple cabin materials got some cool take equal delight in this affordable neighbours with the big screen and Korean as retirees and seniors. funky red leather.

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ROADA TEuSTdi Mercedes-Benz S500 Cabriolet

TBhree exhaust pipes and more power than you can handle? Meet the new Type R! Text Hanjo Stier Images Galimoto Media

I detest anything that misses its point or Two gigantic monitors display everything purpose. Like a screwdriver being used as a you want, all buttons feel durable, the chisel, creative minds studying tax law or stitching and surfaces are top notch and that gigantic 4x4 on the school run. My almost everything is powered or TO SEE THE ROOF OPEN UP latest test car, this pearly white automatic. CLICK HERE Mercedes S-Class, had me wondering at first – what the hell is the point of it? Yes, this car can even drive itself for brief moments of sheer driver terror but therein So they took the world's most loved lies my other luxury convertible criteria – executive sedan and first made a coupé how does it drive? The exhaust burble on version; of which I approve. Besides being starting its 335kW 4.7-litre turbo-petrol V8 an avid two-door fanatic, I also love that seemed promising but the car never got model's illustrious predecessors. These any louder… yes, even in Sport mode. stretch back over many decades and include all sorts of letters which Mercedes Said mode can toughen up the gearbox or fancied at the time… SE-b, SLC, SEC, CL, etc. suspension but this S500 Cabrio never howled or roared as nicely as the S500 Right, here comes the important bit. Not Coupé I tested a few years ago, even when since the SE-b or triple-one series Benzes of manually pawing through most of its nine the 60's has there been a proper cabriolet gears. Yes, you read correctly. Nine. And the derivative of the S-Class. This lineage final one does 90km/h at around 900rpm… proved to be the saving grace of my press car's purpose because it's descended from Sure, you can blast past 100km/h in about those beautiful W111 Cabrios. five seconds but it will only do so after some hesitation from the lazy gearbox and While thoroughly investigating this sparkly turbos. Even then, any forward shove (up to white car with striking dark blue fabric roof 700Nm) is of the most polished variety. and porcelain leather interior, someone Hell, the air suspension even leans into noted that the vast depreciation of these corners (like a bike) for extra ride comfort. cars means bargain prices (and nightmare maintenance) in a few years. All that may The S500 Cabrio won't roar, bite or shock carry a degree of truth but we agreed that because it's too polite and only wants to this could also become a future classic. cosset you and up to three passengers in sheer softness. Which it does perfectly. The correct recipe, granted by its ancestors, Other luxurious convertible traits include is in place. Top-of-the-line luxury and the roof operation up to 60km/h, two wind best technology that Mercedes has to offer deflectors and multiple front seat heaters. at this point in time, married to a striking shape with tasteful details. You'll find the All this came together beautiful on a chilly name “designo" stuck to seats and spec lists Monday night when I cruised home with because it's Merc's special-order division. the blue top down and the (sumptuous Burmester) system up. This is the pinnacle A glance over Merc's price lists reveals five of Mercedes luxury, very near the top of other – the C-Class, E-Class, elegant convertible travel and this is most AMG GT, SL and SLC, of which the last two certainly not pointless. It is extravagantly feature folding metal roofs. All others have perfect. an electric folding fabric roof but it appears that Mercedes put extra effort and silence This S500 is the only convertible Mercedes- into the ones for its topless S-Classes. Benz S-Class model available at around N$2.4 million with a two-year unlimited It's the one thing they didn't skimp on – mileage warranty and six years or quality. You can feel, see, touch and smell it 100,000km worth of maintenance plan inside the opulent cabin of this car. included in the price. www.carSearch.com.na Your ultimate online solution for buying and selling new, certified and used cars

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