New Zealand Company Vehicle Magazine

August 2012

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Cover Story 4 Peugeot’s new 4008 SUV News 6 Citroen and Holden small SUVs 8 Outback diesel, SsangYong Tradie Briefings 10 5-star awards, AfMA news 12 FJ Cruiser, FleetWorks deal, Congestion app New models 14 Holden Colorado 16 Chrysler 300 18 Isuzu D-Max 20 Hyundai i30 22 Lexus GS series 24 Civic Euro hatch 25 Honda CR-V 26 Corolla wagon 27 Prius V 7-seater Fleet comparison test 28 Four compact SUVs Features 37 Corporate identity

28 44 Services to fleets 47 Fuel cards Workhorse 40 Great Wall diesel ute 42 VW Crafter van 43 JAC’s 8-tonner Road reports 49 Nissan X-Trail 2WD 50 Holden Barina sedan 51 Toyota Aurion 52 Subaru twins 54 Focus long-term test Eco 56 Holden’s LPG wagon 57 Falcon EcoBoost 58 Camry Hybrid 59 BMW 320d 60 Volvo S60 T4

For more news this issue, check out www.companyvehicle.co.nz 61 Prius pairing Executive 62 BMW 650i 63 Mini Coupe JCW 64 Volkswagen CC Fleet manager profile 65 WRC’s Nicki Hamilton Fleet profile 66 Jucy takes Swifts 67 Directory Prices 68 Latest listings

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The Ministry of Transport and the NZ Transport Agency have announced they’re involved in a review of the vehicle licensing systems, and already this has created a furore over the possibility of changes to WoF and its effects on vehicle safety.

However, this is only part of what the review encompasses. Other factors are annual vehicle licensing (rego), and transport licensing services, which between them accounts for more than 14 - million transactions each year.

That’s a lot of work for somebody, and it all has to be paid for out of the revenues collected.

NZ currently has one of the most frequent vehicle inspection systems in the OECD, with 7.6 - million WoFs and 470,000 certificate of fitness vehicle inspections carried out every year, (including re-inspections), costing vehicle owners around $250 - million in fees.

Although safety advocates have vowed to fight any moves to lengthen the period between inspections, there are pros as well as cons, not least of which is the expense, particularly for fleets and owners of newer cars.

Like anything, there has to be a tipping point, and perhaps the answer is to have a more graduated system than we have at present, with shorter periods between inspections the older the vehicle.

Or should companies and individuals be left to to keep their vehicles (and by definition their employees and themselves) safe? Should the Government instead regulate by increasing the numbers and frequency of roadside vehicle checks by the police – many of which often uncover criminal activities at the same time?

As far as regos are concerned, the ability to streamline this by making payment online is the obvious first step, and that has already been taken. But what about incentives for prompt payment, or paying in advance?

Other suggestions could see vehicle licensing fees paid along with warrant of fitness charges, or alongside insurance payments, thus cutting down on both paperwork and the amount of time taken in doing it.

And then we get to transport services licensing. This has hardly changed since the 1930s, and in many cases there’s a high degree of crossover between licensing authorities and Occupational Safety and Health.

Little has been done to align licensing costs to risks, and in some cases there appears to be needless licensing requirements – for example, do rental services operators really need to hold a transport service licence?

It is important that all vested interests

in the process are given the opportunity to have their say in what is potentially one of the most important legislation reviews that’s been undertaken in transport for many, many years, and to this end the joint project partners is going to public consultation in September. You can find out more at www.transport.govt.nz.

Another area of concern, especially for importers of used vehicles, is the issue of proposed amendments to the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007, and the NZTA is inviting comment.

The proposed amendments outlined in a consultation draft in fact cover both new and used vehicles, but in terms of the latter, the proposals for used imported vehicles aim to ensure existing standards continue until they’re reviewed in 2014, although the review will investigate the need for any further changes or updates.

As far as new vehicles are concerned, it is proposed that New Zealand emissions standards should be updated to bring them into line with revised standards that are being introduced in Australia.

The proposals recognise that the New Zealand market is small, and that in fact many vehicle manufacturers already consider this country to be a “branch” of Australia when it comes to producing vehicles to meet specific legislation.

The draft includes proposals to update the acceptable standards for the small number of new vehicles that are declared to Japanese and US standards.

All well and good.

But it leads to the next question: is this the thin end of the wedge as far as vehicle legislation is concerned, and will New Zealand be forced to change further to include proposed Australian laws on safety - for instance electronic stability systems as standard on every passenger vehicle imported for use on our roads?

Will we in fact ultimately not be able to import anything unless it has been through the time-consuming Australian Design Rules process, which currently sees Australians often getting new vehicles long after they have become part of the New Zealand landscape?

Will we in fact be prevented from getting some vehicles at all because the Aussies don’t want them, and thus they won’t go through the ADR process at all?

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Ooh la la, it’s 4008 Take one Japanese SUV. Add a dollop of French garnish. Voila, hors d’oeuvre becomes a main course for French carmaker Peugeot, says John Oxley.

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t least that’s what Sime Darby, distributor of the Gallic brand, is hoping following the launch of the new 4008, available in both two and four-wheel drive, and with prices that are as keen as, well, Dijon mustard!

Essentially, the 4008 is a Mitsubishi ASX that’s been tweaked by Peugeot to reflect French style, both inside and out, as well as European quality ride and handling.

Three versions will be available: a frontwheel drive Active version at $37,990, a mid-range Allure model (also FWD) for $39,990 and a top-line Feline 4x4 model at $45,990.

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engine linked to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which as well as being fully automatic also has six set points to give a 6-speed manual gearbox feel via steering wheel mounted paddles or the floor-mounted gear lever.

Trim levels are high in all three models, with the Feline taking top honours with leather upholstery, electrically-operated and heated front seats, and xenon lights.

However the Allure is expected to be the hot seller, says Sime Darby general manager Grant Smith, making up about 60 percent of total sales. He said the 4008 was pegged mainly for sale outside Europe, with New Zealand and Australia

among the first in the world to get it.

However there will be no diesel model here as Peugeot only makes this with manual transmission, which is not favoured by Kiwi drivers.

So what’s changed from the ASX? On the outside the bonnet, headlights, front wings, grille, mudguards, wheels, rear apron, and tailgate; the only carryover, apart from the powertrain, being the central bodyshell, side doors and glass.

Inside Peugeot has re-skinned the dashboard and door toppings with soft-

touch material, as well as adding its own leather-trimmed steering wheel, which comes complete with remote audio controls across all models.

As mentioned trim levels are high, with even the baseline Active getting a height-adjustable driver’s seat, remote central locking, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, climate control aircon, electric windows and mirrors, 6-speaker audio system with USB and aux jack input, air conditioned glovebox, trip computer, multi-function display, tinted rear windows, and a ski-flap between the rear seats – which also recline and have 60/40 split.

With a full-size spare, boot space is 384 litres with the seats up, 1219 litres with them flat. Both front and rear fog lights are fitted, as well as LED daytime running lights.

On the safety front there are no fewer than seven airbags, plus an electronic stability programme, and hill assist antislip feature, giving a 5-star EuroNcap safety rating (ASX).

Moving up the Allure adds a full-length panoramic roof, 18 inch alloy wheels, plus

chrome roof bars and chrome sills.

On the Feline the 4WD system is on-demand, with up to 80 percent of drive available to the rear wheels when required.

Claimed average fuel consumption for the FWD versions is 7.9L/100km for 185g/ km CO2 emissions, and 8.1L/100km (192g/ km) for the 4x4, with 0-100km/h in 10.2 secs and 10.9 secs respectively.

Only the Feline versions were available at the launch of the new vehicles in Queenstown, and we were impressed by the high standards of fit and finish.

However, it was on the tight and twisting roads up into the mountains and over the Crown Range that we really became impressed. From the summit we went down to Wanaka via Cardrona, returning via Cromwell and the Kawarau Gorge.

A great drive, and enough to show just how much the French engineers have worked on the suspension to improve both ride and handling. Naturally we also made good use of the heating in cold weather conditions that saw ice-covered puddles in places!

In all, proof that changing a whole lot of little (and not-so-little) things can make a totally different whole.

At the moment the 4008 joins its larger brother, the 4007, with which it shares the basic platform and running gear – same wheelbase, shorter front and rear – as Peugeot’s SUV models, but will become the sole offering when the latter is discontinued towards the end of the year.

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Citroen to get SUV too Hot on the heels of the launch of the Peugeot 4008 compact SUV (see Cover Story p4) comes news that sister company Citroen is to launch its own version, and its first SUV in New Zealand, the Citroen C4 AirCross, which will also complete its family of “four” models, with the C4 AirCross joining the Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso and Citroen DS4.

The Citroen C4 is a traditional 5-door hatchback, the Citroen C4 Picasso, on its own separate platform, is a full 7-seat people mover, the DS4 is a stylish prestige coupe/hatchback crossover with its own chassis, and the new C4 AirCross is an SUV hatchback/4WD crossover.

With a 2-litre 110kW engine, the Citroen C4 AirCross will be available with a choice of two or four-wheel drive as well as manual or a CVT self-shifting gearbox.

The styling of the C4 AirCross draws upon the brand s DNA, to make it clearly Citroen. A comprehensive equipment list and pricing will be announced at its launch.

Small Holden 4WD for NZ Holden has confirmed it will launch of an all-new small sport utility vehicle, the Holden Trax, in 2013.

With room for five passengers, the Trax is a global car that will be sold in more than 140 markets around the world.

Says Holden New Zealand MD Jeff Murray, “Trax will be an exciting new addition to the Holden line-up and deliver car-like handling that more and more customers are looking for in today’s SUVs as well as advanced safety features and great fuel economy.”

Enthusiasts may see a number of Trax models on New Zealand roads in the near future as Holden engineers complete development work on the global programme.

The global Chevrolet version of Trax will make its official debut at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012.

More details will be released closer to launch.

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Auto for Outback diesel Subaru will introduce its first automatic transmission diesel variant in the Outback early next year.

The Outback 2-litre boxer diesel will have the Subaru Lineartronic Transmission (SLT) and willl be the first time Subaru has offered an automatic diesel in New Zealand.

“Our diesel Outback has been the most economical diesel 4WD at the last two Energywise economy rallies,” said Wallis Dumper, MD of Subaru of New Zealand.

“But we also know the diesel market is dominated by automatic transmission models, and that there’s massive pent-up demand for auto diesels, particularly in rural and regional areas, so it’s a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of those customers,” he said.

Pricing and specification are yet to be announced.

WorkMate for tradies SsangYong NZ has released a slightly stripped-down version of the Actyon Sports Ute - the Actyon WorkMate – a 4WD diesel 6-speed manual, designed to cater for tradesmen and farmers, and priced at $32,990.

The Actyon Sport includes alloys, heated seats, leather wrap steering wheel, knob headlamp adjust, ipod jack, Bluetooth and ESP. These extras have been taken out of the WorkMate to bring it down in price. However, the WorkMate still has other features of the Actyon Sport including driver and passenger airbags, ABS and four-wheel disc brakes, air conditioning, CD player, alarm and immobiliser, central locking and power operated windows and mirrors. Plus a free deck liner.

It’s available in two colours – Fine Silver and Grand White - and the full range of SsangYong factory accessories can be purchased including towbars, covers, canopies, nudge bars and more.

The WorkMate comes with SsangYong’s standard 3-year /100,000km warranty and 3-year 24-hour roadside assistance.

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BRIEFINGS NEWS

5-stars for Colorado, i30 The Holden Colorado Crew Cab range and the new Hyundai i30 have been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating by Ancap.

However, single cab models of the

Colorado have not yet been tested by Ancap. The Colorado joins other 5-star achievers the Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50 and Volkswagen Amarok. See launch story p14.

As far as the Hyundai is concerned, the 5-star rating applies to both the 1.6-litre diesel and 1.8-litre petrol variants of the i30. See launch story p20.

AfMA fleet news Fleet management is a core activity within an organisation, and industry awards provide important recognition for the efforts and dedication of professional fleet managers and promote excellence in a very complex business discipline.

The AfMA Fleet Awards are a great way for the industry to promote innovation, best practice and the quality of fleet management.

Achieving best practice can seem like an aspirational goal and developing a plan to get there can be daunting. Many just don’t know where to start. At the 2012

AfMA National Fleet Conference in March, workshops focused using data and the latest analysis techniques to benchmark fleet operations and track improvements.

Another session covered supplier relationships and engaging with them to make sure the strategic and operational objectives are met when outsourcing the fleet. Fleet managers already operating at this level should be recognised and given the opportunity to share their experience within their peer group and the broader business community.

Professional development and continual

improvement within the industry is a vital strategic goal of the Association. The 2013 National Fleet Conference programme will provide delegates across all industries and segments practical tools to take back to the organisation and implement to achieve cost savings, improve safety outcomes and reduce the fleet’s environmental footprint.

The 2012 Fleet Awards will be presented in Melbourne on Thursday September 13.

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BRIEFINGS NEWS

FJ Cruiser joins Avis fleet Avis has added the Toyota FJ Cruiser to its rental fleet.

Stanley Hebden, national marketing manager for Avis NZ, says: Drivers will need to be quick if they want to hire this vehicle, because we only have a limited number of this exciting addition to the fleet.”

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is available to hire in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and needs to be booked in advance by calling Avis Rent a Car on 0800 655 111.

Council uses FleetWorks Auckland Council has recently made significant changes to its fleet management by bringing on board software programs from FleetWorks Ltd. The council has elected to bring the FMS fleet management program and iBook pool car booking system into action, enhanced by the driver license module and infringement notice management module, which, when all programs are combined to work together, provide comprehensive management software for fleet use.

The council selected the FleetWorks software for its ability to help manage not just vehicles, but also the thousands of drivers working within the organisation.

Alongside these benefits is the flexibility that FleetWorks provides in creating solutions that are unique to the individual customer.

FleetWorks can create bespoke reporting and enhanced access for administrators.

Although it’s early days in the relationship, Auckland Council says it is

more than happy with progress and the service it is receiving from the FleetWorks team and the easy-to-use software solutions.

Auckland Council joins a growing number of large fleet operators which are turning to FleetWorks to provide solutions to their fleet management, pool use and driver management issues, including district health boards and corporate business.

One of the world’s most advanced traffic services, Suna Traffic Channel, is now available to motorists in New Zealand.

Intelematics, the company behind the Suna Traffic Channel, is now providing up-to-the minute information on traffic congestion and road incidents directly to compatible navigation devices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The service can enhance the driving experience for motorists by helping them understand, anticipate and respond to adverse traffic flow and road conditions.

Suna Live Traffic Updates will initially be available on the new Garmin nüvi models including the nüvi 2455LMT, 2495LMT, 2595LMT, 3490LMT and 3590LMT. The service is also offered as an in-app purchase on the Magellan RoadMate AU and NZ App for iPhone.

Adam Game, Intelematics CEO, said the company has spent 12 months developing and testing the service in New Zealand prior to

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launching, and found that traffic congestion in the country’s major cities has made driving conditions difficult for motorists.

“Suna Traffic will help motorists better navigate New Zealand’s busiest roads by providing real-time traffic updates so drivers are aware of incidents that are causing traffic delays. This information will allow drivers to better plan their journey, avoid areas of congestion and reach their destination on time. Even if a faster alternative isn’t available, accurate information on time of arrival can reduce stress and contribute to a safer driving environment,” said Game.

The Suna service’s detailed congestion monitoring is made possible through real-time analysis of data collected from thousands of “probe” vehicles equipped with GPS systems.

Suna also incorporates information from The Radio Network’s leading Time Saver Traffic service, the New Zealand Transport

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When combined, these data sources provide a comprehensive view of traffic flows and incidents across New Zealand’s most congested areas to better inform motorists of the nature of traffic snarls ahead.

Suna Traffic Channel has been operating in Australia since 2007, and is currently available in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth. Suna’s Australian network of partners already include leading portable GPS device manufacturers, aftermarket in-car navigation brands and many vehicle manufacturers.

Intelematics is currently in discussion with New Zealand vehicle importers and several of its Australian customers to introduce Suna to their New Zealand products, with further partnerships set to be announced later this year.

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All change for iconic Colorado The Holden Colorado is an icon in New Zealand – and now it’s come in for a complete change which makes it bigger, roomier and more powerful – and yet more economical. John Oxley reports.

There’s no doubt about it – the new Holden Colorado is an imposing beast, with bold sculpted lines and bulging wheel arches back and front. At the same time the interior has been much improved, and there’s more space inside back and front.

Most importantly, though, is the big boost in power output.

Holden has packed in a new Italian-developed 4-cylinder 2.8-litre diesel, and finally there’s a 6-speed automatic gearbox with manual mode, although manual versions still have to make do with five ratios.

As a result torque output has been limited to 440Nm at 2,000rpm for the manual, with a more imposing 470Nm at 2,000rpm for the auto. Power output is 132kW at 3,800rpm.

Overall fuel consumption on the 4x2 LX manual is claimed at 7.8L/100km (209g/km), an improvement of six percent over the previous model, while the top-line LTZ 4x4 auto returns 9.1L/100km and 243g/km. Power is up 10 percent and torque up

either 22 percent or 41 percent.

Pricing is keen, and the 15-model line-up has been changed to bring in a DX single cab/chassis level, starting at $38,000 for the 4x2 version (which is the only model to get a new 2.5-litre 100kW/350Nm engine based on the 2.8) and $44,900 for the 2.8-litre 4x4 single cab/chassis.

LX and LT badging has been carried over from the previous model, but there are now luxspec LTZ manual and auto rangetoppers in both 4x2 and 4x4, ticketed at $51,900 and $61,900 respectively for the top-line auto versions.

Only diesel models will be offered. Holden NZ MD Jeff Murray explained that sales of the previous model were predominantly diesel, with more than 90 percent of 4x2 models preferred with those engines, and 98 percent of 4x4 models.

He said there had also lately been an increase in the numbers of automatic models ordered.

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US$2 -billion and five years developing the Holden-penned ute for 50 global markets, with work on suspension settings uniquely developed in Australia for local consumption.

And so it was to Australia that we flew for the vehicle launch, much of which was concentrated in and around a cattle station and retreat at Spicers’ Hidden Vale, east of Brisbane.

It’s a place with lots of history, and worth googling, with one historical titbit being that one of the family sons is attributed to being the inspiration for Ian Fleming’s James Bond!

From our viewpoint it served to include a modicum of off-road driving, as well as being the startfinish for road drives and a tow test.

The latter is especially important to Holden, for with a 3,500kg (braked) ability it’s the best in class (by 150kg), though the test was inconclusive given we were in a procession. As it was we encountered a some driveline shunt and lots of gear changing.

The off-road test, too, was inconclusive, and much of it was achievable in two-wheel drive, with only a couple of places which needed low ratio, but would not have taxed any 4x4 on the market.

What we did notice, though, was that the Colorado lacks the hill descent system offered by rivals from Ford and Mazda, as well as a trailer anti-sway system.

And ground clearance is limited to 210mm, although this is the same for all models, 4x2 and 4x4.

As far as equipment is concerned, there are few bells and whistles missing. Even the DX entrant gets ESC, airbags, power windows and aircon, as well as Bluetooth and iPod/Aux/ USB audio connectivity for the radio/CD unit, while the top-end LTZ gets climate control aircon, an electrically-adjusted driver’s seat, projector headlamps, LED tail lights, side steps, alloy sports bar, soft tonneau cover, front fog lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, and additional chrome trim.

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The more things change…

After being missing from these shores for a couple of years the Chrysler 300 is back and, in a lot of areas, better than ever. It has lost the worst of the gangster looks that were quickly dating the previous model and has gained a whole lot of quality and refinement in return, writes Damien O’Carroll.

With its re-appearance in New Zealand, the biggest Chrysler has reverted to being known as the “300”, with the “C” being rather confusingly retained as a model designation, and the 300 now comes in three flavours: the 300 Limited, 300C and 300C Luxury.

Two engines will be available under the sleeker nose of the new 300 – the impressive 210kW/340Nm 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 petrol, or a 177kW/550Nm VM Motori 3-litre turbodiesel V6.

The petrol engine is only available with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, while the diesel is only available with Chrysler’s old 5-speed auto. Torque is apparently the issue here, and an alternative for the ageing 5-speeder is expected soon.

Sorry V8 fans, you’re out of luck - the new 300 will only be seen on these shores (for now, at least) with the choice of the two sixes.

The 5.7-litre hemi V8 is being left off the list for now, although a limited run of 6.4-litre SRT-8 models have been imported. However, of the 26 imported, 25 had been sold as at the launch.

Toning down the gangster looks has produced a far more modern-looking car, with a sleek, quietly menacing demeanor that works far better in the metal than in

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photographs.

Inside the quality has been hugely improved, and while it still lags behind the Europeans, it easily outclasses the Australians, if only in quality, rather than in terms of design. There are still a few examples of cheap, hard plastics on display inside the 300, but the improvement over the old model is massive, and the interior of the 300 is generally a likeable and pleasant place to be.

In terms of dynamics things aren’t quite so exciting. The 300 is still sitting on the old Chrysler LX platform that sat under the previous model and, in all honesty, it feels like it has made a step backwards.

While the 300’s focus is now more on luxury, it is unfortunately the American definition of luxury they were working to.

And that means big and floppy, with steering that simply has no feel whatsoever. Guiding the car through a corner is an imprecise exercise in guesswork, because it sure doesn’t give you any clue as to what it is doing. The steering is utterly mute and massively light and there is generally no precision about the car in general.

Clearly the 300 isn’t made for anything other than cruising which, it has to be said, it does do particularly well. It is extremely comfortable, looks great, has been massively

improved in terms of quality over the old car and is well-priced, especially for the amount of kit that comes standard.

Prices for the new 300 start at $57,990 for the 300 Limited petrol ($62,990 for the diesel) which includes standard features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, power heated mirrors, adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, an impressive 8.4-inch interactive media centre, Bluetooth and a leather steering wheel.

The mid-range 300C adds navigation, heated and ventilated leather seats, heated/ cooled cup holders, “Smartbeam” headlights and rain sensing wipers.

The 300C Luxury adds Nappa leather interior trim, a 9-speaker audio system, chrome accents to the grille, door handles and front/rear fascia, and a “touring” suspension set up with 20-inch polished alloy wheels.

300 Limited petrol 300 Limited diesel 300C petrol 300C diesel 300C Luxury petrol 300C Luxury diesel

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New D-Max arrives

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Safety.

Passenger comfort.

Power.

Strength.

Lower cost of ownership.

Build quality.

Every model features the full complement of six airbags, as well as electronic stability control and a pedestrian-friendly energy-absorbing nose section as standard equipment, and

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every seating position features a full three-point “Iap/sash” seatbelt.

The D-Max cabin has been completely redesigned, with such features as Isuzu Sky Sound, anoverhead feature of the Isuzu Premium Sound audio system for a surround sound experience using the roof structure as effectively one large speaker.

All double cab models feature Bluetooth and cruise control as standard, with LS models now including steering wheel mounted controls for telephone, audio and cruise. There’s a larger entry and exit space with increased shoulder, head and leg room, while a new design rear seat has an increased backrest recline angle (now 24 degrees), child seat tether strap anchors, a centre arm rest and wider front seat runners for added rear seat passenger foot space under the front seats.

A total of 10 cup holders and 15 storage bins are available.

It features the on-demand Isuzu Terrain Command 4WD system which improves driveability, and the 235mm of ground clearance is best in class.

The 3-litre Isuzu 4JJ1-TC is carried over from the previous model, but it has been significantly upgraded, with more power(130kW) and torque (380Nm), reduced fuel consumption, and with attention paid to further reducing service costs.

Isuzu Heavy Truck features have been retained including piston cooling oil jets, Teflon-coated piston skirts, roller rockers, stainless steel timing chain and more.

The basis for the D-Max engine is the

2WD Single Cab/chassis LX manual Double Cab LS manual Double Cab LS auto 4WD Space Cab/ chassis LX manual Double Cab LX manual Double Cab LS manual Double Cab LS auto

$36,890 $44,790 $48,890 $48,890 $49,990 $54,990 $56,990 TOB0113//VCV

The completely new Isuzu D-Max Ute range has arrived in New Zealand.

Available in three configurations (single, Space and Double Cab), two trim levels (LX and LS) with manual and auto options for transmissions and drivetrains, the latest D-Max range is the second generation to be sold in New Zealand, but the eighth generation since the first Isuzu Wasp Ute of 1963.

The new ute was designed alongside the new Holden Colorado featured on page 14 in this issue, but has several key points of difference, not least of which is a different drive train, a slightly different interior, and although built in Thailand, it is built in Isuzu’s own factory.

Pricing is also more aggressive than the Colorado’s, with the range starting out at $36,890 for the lowest-priced single cab/ chassis LX 2WD manual, and topping out at $56,990 for the top-of-the-range LS Double Cab 4WD automatic.

The six key design improvements for the completely new 2012 model include:

same unit as used in the Isuzu N series/ Elf truck, and puts out 275Nm at 1,000rpm, just above engine tickover speed, with an exceptionally flat torque curve for better driveability and towing.

On the economy front, the D-Max range starts from 8L/100km and features a new 5-speed automatic transmission so well matched to the engine that the auto uses less fuel than the manual (based on Double Cab manual 8.3L/100km verses Double Cab auto 8.1L/100km).

The chassis now uses steel with an increased sectional thickness which makes it 42 percent torsionally stronger than the outgoing model.

Isuzu says a disproportionate amount of attention has been paid to reducing not just fuel consumption, but also the cost of ownership including servicing costs.

A great example is the new location of the oil filter, right on top of the engine, meaning this common service item can be replaced without the vehicle needing a hoist. And there’s a stainless steel timing chain instead of the all-too-common poIymer/rubber cambelt, meaning no expensive cambelt replacement at 60100km intervals.

Roller rockers with twin roller bearings on each rocker ensure a low-friction low fuel consumption, quiet and less maintenance-intensive valve system.

Say hello to the new

Test drive the versatile new Prius v.

Did someone say roomy? The first new 7 seater hybrid in New Zealand gives you the space and versatility to juggle your work needs and weekend wants, and with fuel consumption of only 4.1L/100km* there’ll be a lot more space in your wallet too.

To find out more about the Prius v and the new extended Prius family, visit www.toyota.co.nz/Prius

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More style from new i30 Despite a less-than-favourable start, Robert Barry still enjoyed the journey from Napier to Wellington in the stylish new Hyundai i30.

Travel delays from Auckland to Napier on the Hyundai i30 media launch saw the majority of the media corps arriving seven hours late for the drive to the overnight stop at Martinborough.

Driving a brand new car in such circumstances, however, is a great indication of how it will fare as a fleet vehicle, and frankly the 1.8-litre petrol i30 Elite came up trumps, because without any introduction to the car or its features, we quickly acclimatised to the vehicle and were thankful for its powerful xenon headlamps as dusk turned to darkness and the rain descended.

The Elite specification cars are well appointed, with leather upholstery, heated front seats, climate controlled air conditioning, proximity key and push button start/stop, automatic headlamps, automatic wipers and windscreen defog, welcome home light function, and a reversing camera that’s hidden behind the rear badge on the tailgate, as well as rear bumper-mounted parking sensors.

In the C segment where the i30 competes against the Cruze, Corolla, Focus, Golf, Impreza and Cerato, that’s a pretty comprehensive list of features, even for a high-spec variant.

To add some spice to our evening dash to Martinborough, just on the outskirts of Napier our drive car suffered a puncture to the rear right tyre, but thankfully Hyundai NZ insists on supplying a full-sized spare alloy wheel and tyre combination rather than a space saver tyre or a can of goo.

As mentioned earlier the petrol version of the i30 is now supplied with a new NU series 110kW 1.8-litre engine and a 6-speed

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automatic transmission rather than the previous generation’s 1.6-litre petrol engine and its ancient 4-speed auto.

We found the 1.8-litre engine to be quiet and powerful, yet it still returned decent economy around the 8L/100km mark despite our best efforts to drive swiftly to our destination that evening.

Hyundai GM Andy Sinclair said later that he expects the previous volume of 1.6-litre petrol i30 sales to fleets will now fall to the 1.6-litre Hyundai Accent hatch.

The diesel i30 CRDi has a revised 94kW 1.6-litre U2 common rail injection variable geometry turbodiesel engine, which is also mated to the Hyundai designed and built 6-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai quotes a combined fuel consumption figure of 5.6L/100km for the automatic versions and 4.5L/100km for the manual.

We drove the i30 Elite diesel on day two of the event from Martinborough to Wellington, and it, too, was noticeably refined and quiet.

Hyundai has made great strides in reducing noise, vibration and harshness in the i30, as well as providing a compliant comfortable ride combined with good handling that inspires driver confidence.

There is a new Flex Steer system in the i30 which offers three driver-selected steering calibrations. Hyundai says the Normal setting provides an optimal balance between steering effort and feedback while the Comfort setting further reduces the weight of the steering and allows for effortless manoeuvring. Finally the Sport setting increases steering weight and feedback for maximum driver involvement.

We decided to leave the Flex Steer system

in Normal for the bulk of our drive and felt that it offered the best compromise of the three settings.

We also felt the new i30 has a greater onroad presence thanks to its stylish European design and it certainly has evolved into a better looking car than its predecessor.

Although the 2,650mm wheelbase remains in the new car, which uses a modified Elantra platform, the increase in overall vehicle length (4,300mm) and width (1,780mm) has been exploited to create more space for occupants, plus greater cargo space.

Front seat occupants can enjoy 27mm more headroom, 11mm more legroom, and 14mm of additional shoulder room, making the car feel much bigger than it is.

Boot capacity is boosted by 11 percent to 378 litres (up 38 litres), while the glovebox and bottle storage in the front door trims get a boost, and new storage pockets are provided in the rear doors.

All models also benefit from seven airbags, as well as electronic stability control, and have a five star safety rating.

Although it is more expensive than the outgoing model, the new 130i represents a step up in style, design and execution.

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More soul for the Lexus GS The overlooked middle child of the Lexus range, the GS, gets an extreme makeover and a new image as sporty, exciting and packed full of soul. At least, that’s what Lexus claims. Damien O’Carroll checks it out.

The Lexus GS has always been a bit of the odd one out in the middle-sized luxury car segment. The BMW 5 Series has always done “sporty luxury” better, while the Mercedes E Class has always done “prestigious luxury” better and the Audi A6 has always done “techno luxury” better.

But now Lexus has launched an all-new version of the GS that it says heads into the “sporty” end of the segment, while still going after the “prestigious” part. And still being packed with lots of high-tech kit.

The new GS is available in three models - GS250, GS350 and GS450h.

The GS250 comes with a 2.5-litre V6 that pumps out 154kW/253Nm and will propel the car to the legal limit in 8.8 seconds, while the GS350 gets a 3.5-litre V6 with 233k/378Nm. The GS350 will hit 100km/h in 6.3 seconds and both it and the GS 250 come with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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The GS450h gets an Atkinson Cycle version of the 3.5-litre V6 hooked up to a hybrid drivetrain and a continuously variable transmission. With 252kW and 345Nm of torque, the hybrid GS will rush to 100km/h in just 6.1 seconds.

An F Sport model of all variants is available which adds sports suspension, sports pedals, adaptive variable suspension, additional “Sport+” drive mode, unique interior trim with 16-way driver’s sport bucket seats, electric rear window sunshade, a body kit, brushed aluminium trim, mesh grille, and 19-inch alloy wheels to all models.

The GS350 and GS450h F Sport models also get the new “Lexus Dynamic Handling System” with dynamic rear steering, a heads-up display, variable gear ratio steering and larger front two-piece disc brake package with larger four piston opposed calipers.

A Luxury pack is also available on the GS350 and GS450h, which adds a 12.3 inch multimedia system, a driver fatigue monitor with eye detection, advanced pre-crash system with active cruise control, 18-way adjustable seats with front passenger’s memory system, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, tri-zone climate control with rear controls, a heated steering wheel, automatic high beam

headlights, semi-aniline leather interior, woodgrain-accented trim and side and electric rear window sunshades. GS450h models with the Luxury package also get LED headlights.

During our time with the cars on the launch we found the GS to be extraordinarily well put together, extremely well specced, surprisingly well priced and superbly competent on the road, and it has to be said that the Lexus GS range is deeply impressive from a dispassionate “bang for buck” point of view.

But the “soul” and “passion” that Lexus claims is now present is not quite so clear.

Lexus has always done luxury in a uniquely Japanese way, and that is what it has always done best. Trying to be German has robbed some of the appeal from the GS. It is an even more stunning car than it ever was, just less unique with it.

GS250

GS350 GS450h GS250 F Sport GS350 F Sport GS450h F Sport Luxury package on GS350 Luxury package on GS350

$102,900 $117,900 $134,900 $108,900 $125,900 $142,900 $25,500 $24,000

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Honda’s dashing newcomer Honda has made a dashing comeback in its bid to attract younger buyers with the Civic Euro hatch, a stylish newcomer that backs up its good looks with dynamic performance. John Oxley reports.

The Honda Civic Hatch was developed in Europe, and it feels it from the first movement you sit inside the car, and encounter its high-tech dashboard and split instrumentation designed around the driver’s needs, to the moment you drive off and feel, if not a blistering pullaway, certainly a brisk and interesting one.

It’s no secret that Honda, once one of the motor industry’s greatest innovators, had moved towards “playing it safe”, producing cars that were starting to get, dare we say it, bland, and seemingly aimed

the breakaway air flow while retaining the downforce that’s needed to give good handling and roadholding.

The split rear window is a strong reminder of the CRX’s sporting DNA. All this makes it a trifle disappointing that Honda hasn’t gone the whole hog and stashed a 2-litre engine under the bonnet, but for New Zealand conditions the 104kW i-Vtec engine will do a pretty good job, especially when one takes into the account the claimed overall consumption figures of 6.1L/100km (manual) and 6.5L/100km

at a more mature audience. Worse, they had gambled that customers would put a premium on fuel-efficient no-frills cars, while the reality was that the buying public wanted exciting-looking cars AND frugal cars.

But that’s changed. Honda has appointed a pair of young designers to head - up its creative team, and although the Civic Euro wasn’t their work, it clearly carries a different signature than the Civic sedan.

Thus we see a car with a low-slung front end, broad shouldered rear, and a generally low and wide look about it.

The styling is clean and aerodynamic, with one of the lowest CdA figures in its class. This has been achieved partly by its flat and clean sub-floor, aerodynamic wing tail lights, and the integrated spoiler at the back, all of which straighten out

(auto).

We drove the car in Australia, and although much of it was in urban conditions around Sydney, we did encounter switchback twists and turns as we ventured a little further afield, plus we had chance to experience, on the motorways, the loping long-leggedness that a car developed for European conditions was designed for.

I was, again, reminded of the CRX in the way the 5-door hatch could be chucked around on the tight stuff. I liked the spontaneity of the “drive by wire” throttle, and I liked the big digital speed display that sits on the top half of the split driver binnacle.

Two models are on offer for New Zealand, a 1.8S, available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed auto equipped with sporty steering wheel

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paddle shifters for manual mode, while the more-luxurious 1.8L comes in auto only.

Honda is quick to point out that this is not an evolution of the Civic sedan, and carries only about 30 percent shared parts with the Japanese-developed car. It has a different rear suspension package, as well as lots of attention to weight cutting.

This has resulted in it being 10kg lighter than the car it replaces (which New Zealand didn’t get) but the irony is that about the same amount of extra sound deadening has been put into the car to make the drive experience more refined.

The entry-level 1.8S manual comes in at $32,900, and it’s a well-specced car, offering aircon, electric windows and mirrors, cruise control and Bluetooth, as well as Honda’s intelligent-Multi Information Display which includes such items as a trip computer, iPod/iPhone audio playback including artists and playlists, and on the Euro L, Bluetooth phone control with contact and call syncing.

Reversing sensors and a 4-speaker sound system are fitted to the S, while the L adds a camera and 7-speaker audio.

A tyre deflation warning system is also standard, and the manual versions get hill start assist.

One feature we especially like is the Magic Seat system as first seen on the Jazz.

This allows the rear seats to fold in 18 different ways. Not only do they lay flat with a 60/40 split, but the seat squab lifts upwards, freeing up space behind the seats directly on the vehicle’s floor, with a 1.2m high capacity and ideal for shifting tall or heavy items.

With the rear seats up luggage capacity is 400 litres, and 1,210 litres (to the window line) with the rear seats down.

Front, side and curtain airbags, stability control, and seat belt reminders, help the Civic Euro get a 5 Star Euro-NCAP safety rating.

1.8S manual 1.8S auto 1.8L auto only

$32,900 $34,900 $38,900

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Fleet-friendly CRV Honda has introduced a front-wheel-drive version of its new CRV which impressed Robert Barry on the media launch drive.

For the first time in the New Zealand market Honda has introduced a 2-litre front-wheel-drive version of its SUV called the CRV S at a competitive $39,990 - and it’s well equipped and responsive to drive.

The more powerful and luxuriously appointed all-wheel-drive 2.4-litre CRV Sport also returns at a far more competitive price of $48,900, and it too retains the fun-to-drive factor as well as being far quieter and more refined than the previous generation.

The CRV Sport’s 2.4-litre engine has been redeveloped to deliver a 12 percent improvement in power, to 140kw and 222Nm of torque, and at the same time there is a 13 percent improvement in fuel economy, with the Sport achieving claimed 8.7L/100km.

The CRV S shares its NP4 2-litre engine with the new Civic, but Honda says it has been redeveloped specifically for this vehicle and delivers 114kW and 190Nm torque, with fuel economy of 7.7L/100 km.

Honda’s Econ operating mode is standard on both variants, increasing the potential for drivers to improve the vehicle’s fuel efficiency when the system is activated. The CRV has a 5-speed automatic transmission with slightly higher overall gearing to aid fuel economy, while the Sport also includes steering wheel

mounted shift paddles.

Drivers can control the audio and a Bluetooth telephone through the Honda iMID system, with integrated steering wheel controls. The connection can also stream instructions from a phones navigation system through the CRV’s audio.

The CRV also has redeveloped “magic” rear seats which have the ability lay flat, providing 1,669 litres of maximum cargo space or almost 600 litres to the window line with all the seats up. The one-touch seats transform with a quick release handle on either side of the boot, or pull-tabs on either side of the car. The lower boot floor makes it easy to lift large and heavy items into the car.

Honda has increased the interior space of the CRV while the exterior remains the same size. Outside, the width is the same, but the interior front seat shoulder room is increased by 75mm and the boot space has increased, all while reducing the outside length by 40mm.

The 2-litre CRV S is equipped with a reversing camera, iMID Bluetooth phone and music streaming, front, side and curtain airbags, iPod integration, magic seats and 17-inch alloy wheels.

The 2.4-litre CRV Sport adds leather seating and trim, sunroof, automatic

windscreen wipers, heated front seats, power adjustable driver’s seat, gear shift paddles, fog lamps and auto dimming rear view mirror.

Honda decided that the first leg of their media launch drive by the journalists should be undertaken in the new 2-litre S variant, which gave Company Vehicle the opportunity to sample this fleet-focussed model on the drive from central Auckland to Matakana.

While the front-wheel-drive car has a bit more body roll through corners than the 2.4-litre AWD, it feels just as well planted on the road, and the response from the smaller engine is powerful and refined despite the smaller capacity.

Drivers of the CRV S will not feel short changed even though the CRV Sport has more power and grip on the road through its all-wheel-drive system. Both cars are quiet and comfortable cruisers, with good forward and rearward visibility, there’s ample space in the cabin for passengers, and for road warriors, enough storage around the driver’s seat to hide all their usual paraphernalia.

2-litre S 2.4-litre Sport

$39,990 $48,900

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Toyota’s better wagon With the launch of the new Corolla wagon Toyota has taken the opportunity to fix some of the few obvious and disappointing faults on what was otherwise a a surprisingly good little package, writes Damien O’Carroll.

The most obvious of these faults with the last Corolla wagon was the lack of stability control. This was a surprising omission from a car aimed directly at fleets and families, and one that was a big black mark against what was otherwise a comfortable and pleasant little wagon.

But the new model addresses this oversight, as well as adding a number of other features, improving the looks and retaining the same prices as the outgoing car.

As well as the stability control, the newgeneration wagon also fixes the other glaring omissions from the earlier car by adding a centre rear lap/sash seatbelt along with Bluetooth phone and audio capabilities, Toyota’s new stereo with iPod compatibility and USB input, and a 42-litre fuel tank.

As well as the extra standard spec, the Corolla wagon also sees an increase in

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storage capacity, improved aerodynamics, lighter materials, an improved CVT transmission, and improved interior quality.

Despite being shorter and lower overall than the previous model, interior dimensions have increased, particularly boot space, which increases in length by 80mm with the rear seats up, and an impressive 383mm with the seats down. This gives a total load volume of 407 litres with the seats up and 872 litres with the seats down.

The 1.5-litre engine carries over from the last model and is available with a choice of a 5-speed manual transmission or the improved continuously variable transmission.

The engine produces 80kW at 6,000rpm and either 138Nm of torque with the manual transmission or 136Nm with the CVT. Externally the Corolla wagon features an all-new body that brings it in line with the new Toyota styling, improving on the

slightly anonymous looks of the last wagon no end. The new look also improves visibility by moving the A-pillars further apart and thinning them down.

Inside the wagon has also come in for an all-new appearance. Simple, yet distinctly modern, is the best way to describe the wagon’s new interior. It is sensibly laid out, easy to use, and looks good too.

Out on the road the Corolla wagon feels very similar to the old car, which is not a bad thing. Stable and agile, the wagon is still as surprisingly comfortable as it ever was.

The manual transmission is a pleasant thing, with a light, progressive clutch and a nice shift action.

The CVT is, well, still a CVT and as such, still better suited to light throttle openings, despite Toyota’s promise of improvements.

Better looks, increased load space and the much-needed addition of stability control and a centre rear lap/sash seatbelt have taken the Corolla wagon from a pleasant, but seriously flawed car to a very good little package indeed. Especially considering that the price has stayed the same.

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$30,490 $32,490

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Prius V Prius V s-Tech Prius V i-Tech

$50,990 $55,490 $65,490

Stretched Prius for seven With the release of the seven-seat Prius V wagon, Toyota has continued the expansion of the Prius range it started a few months back with the launch of the smaller Prius C.

If the Prius C adds a smaller, cheaper introduction to the Prius range, then the V goes all out to cover the middle and top of the range with three models. Starting with the standard Prius V base model – coming in at $1,000 more than the standard Prius hatch – at $50,990, the range then goes up to the Prius V s-Tech at $55,490 and then tops out at the fully loaded i-Tech

model at a hefty $65,490.

Although it looks very much like a Prius hatch with an extended bum, the Prius V is anything but, and actually shares very little with the hatch. The petrol engine is the same and it sits on an extended version of the same platform, but everything else is different.

With the third row of seats up, the Pruis V has a useful, but restricted luggage capacity of 200 litres, with a length of 375mm. With the third row of seats folded down, this increases to an impressive 505 litres and 985mm, while dropping the second row of seats produces a length of 1,850mm and a capacity that Toyota in Japan describes as “huge” rather than supplying an actual figure!

The Prius V is powered by the same Atkinson cycle petrol engine as the hatch, but adds a lithium ion battery pack to the hybrid drive system. Toyota quotes the combined power as 100kW, which comes from 73kW from the petrol engine and 27kw from the batteries.

Toyota claims an impressive 4.1L/100km combined fuel consumption for the Prius V, with CO2 emissions of 99g/km.

All models share the same engines, CVT transmission and 7-seat configuration.

The entry Prius V comes with cloth seats,

LED tail lights, keyless entry/start, cruise control, single zone climate control, seven airbags, 16-inch alloy wheels, halogen headlights, a 6.1-inch touchscreen audio system with six speakers, Bluetooth phone/audio streaming capabilities, a leather steering wheel and a reversing camera.

The s-Tech adds a resin panoramic roof, heads-up display, a luggage cover, front fog lamps and rear door window shades, while the i-Tech adds auto-levelling LED headlights, synthetic leather seats, front seat heaters, Toyota’s active cruise control system, intelligent park assist system, a pre-crash safety system, a 7-inch touch screen audio system with eight JBL speakers and an amplifier and satellite navigation.

During our brief drive on the launch, the Prius V felt very much like a roomier Prius hatch, albeit with a higher ride height and added bulk. This is particularly noticeable on hills, but is never particularly terrible. The ride is good and the CVT actually does a decent job of things, meaning that the Prius V would seem to be a fine choice for a company/ private buyer wanting a hybrid with far more load space and seating flexibility than previously available.

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WORKHORSE GROUP TEST

A quartet of compact SUVs To find out which is the most fleet-friendly diesel compact SUV, we put four of them to the test in a one-day shootout. Compiled by Robert Barry, photography

by Damien O’Carroll.

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Steve Price, Toyota Financial Services brand ambassador

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Light SUV/crossover sales now account for more than 22 percent of the new vehicle market and many are bought by fleets because they offer as much cargo capacity as a traditional station wagon, as well as a higher ride height, all-wheel-drive, and some models also offer the ability to seat more than five people.

With the recent release of the all-new all-wheel-drive Mazda CX-5 Skyactive diesel SUV, we decided it was time to compare it with three rivals from Holden, Hyundai and Kia, and invited four fleet experts to come along and judge the quartet from their perspective.

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The four vehicles tested were: Holden Captiva 5 diesel Hyundai ix35 Elite CRDi Kia Sportage Limited CRDi Mazda CX-5 Limited Skyactive-D

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Once again the judging team included Andrew Shearer from Fleet Smart, Dawn Goodeve from Coca-Cola Amatil, Nick Auld from GE Custom Fleet and Nigel Bell-Booth from Orix.

The ranking system was the same as that employed in the seven super-mini shootout in the October 2011 issue of New Zealand Company Vehicle.

Each of the four vehicles was scored out of 10 points in 10 different categories, so in

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theory each vehicle could score a maximum of 100 points.

Overall, as there were four cars and four judges, the final maximum for this test was 400 points.

To be consistent with the established format, the four fleet specialists were

asked to fill in an appraisal sheet with their comments after they had driven each of the vehicles over the same 30km test route before scoring the vehicle.

We asked our fleet specialists to consider the following categories in their appraisal:

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• Overall fitness for purpose.

• Exterior styling and design.

• Interior design and comfort.

• Fit, finish and quality.

• Ride and refinement.

• Power train performance.

• Road holding and handling.

• Active and passive safety.

• Environmental performance.

• Value for money.

Here are the results: Fourth place: Holden Captiva 5 diesel The Holden Captiva 5 diesel scored 248 points out of 400, which gave it the lowest ranking of the quartet.

The judges did take into consideration that the series II Holden Captiva 5 is a significantly older design than the other three cars on test, and this is reflected by the specification, design and engineering of the vehicle, as well as the price.

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Everyone commented that the Captiva 5 had a very large steering wheel, but the seats were firm and comfortable, and there was a lot of headroom in the cabin for taller drivers.

Some felt that the controls were too far away from the driver and that the steering wheel position sometimes restricted visibility of the instruments when lowered.

The Captiva 5 was the only vehicle in the test supplied with a cloth interior and manual air-conditioning, as there is only one variant in New Zealand, unlike its bigger sibling the Captiva 7, which offers a greater choice of specifications.

One judge commented that the centre console was ugly and the heating, ventilation and audio controls were confusing, and there was poor sound quality from the audio system. But the compartment under the cup holders in the centre console was favourably noted by this judge.

Comments were that the performance from the 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine and 6-speed transmission was adequate with one person on board, but it was felt that with more occupants and luggage loaded the car might require hard throttle input on motorway inclines and steep hills. In fairness, we must point out that at 1,695kg the Captiva was the heaviest vehicle of the quartet on test.

Our judges said the Captiva 5 had a quiet and comfortable ride quality without too much body roll in corners, and that it felt safe on the road. The gearbox was marked as being easy and smooth in general, but its response was inconsistent. The transmission selector

was also marked down for being recalcitrant and not easily moved.

The brakes were described as heavy but not unmanageable and that the Captiva 5 didn’t have any undesirable traits under emergency braking.

The Captiva scored positive comments for having a full-size spare wheel and tool set, as well as good on-road manners. It felt solid, safe and secure but was not overly inspiring to drive according to our judges.

Overall summary: “Feels and looks dated in this company… let down by bland basic styling and interior specification, would prefer more interior comforts. Felt safe and cornered well. Competent but unispiring.”

Third place: Hyundai ix35 Elite CRDi The Hyundai ix35 Elite CRDi scored 278 points overall, which ranked it third in this comparison test.

Our judges liked the good seating position, and the clear and simple instrument and dashboard layout, though one judge thought it was a little basic looking and a bit plasticky, especially considering this was the Elite specification model.

One judge commented, “The interior is very bland and the plastics are not of the high quality found in the other models on test. Fit and finish are well below the Mazda and Kia.” The ride quality was described as firm and a little twitchy under wet braking, and although the diesel engine was quiet, turbo lag, especially in urban conditions, was slated.

Other judges commented that the 2-litre

Hyundai ix35

turbodiesel engine accelerated well from rest and a number of times they found themselves exceeding the speed limit because the engine was so quiet.

One judge felt that the ix35 was very light to drive in terms of the steering feel and handling from the softer suspension, and they didn’t feel as confident in it as the other three vehicles.

Road noise from the tyres on the 17-inch alloy wheels was also noticeable, but the sequential 6-speed gearbox mode was marked as being useful on winding roads, while the simple gate layout was marked highly. The gearbox response was also positively marked as being easy, quick and smooth.

The brake pedal felt soft to a number of judges but they said the ix35 reacts quickly

to sharp input and making an emergency stop didn’t present any undesirable behaviour.

While the sound from the audio system was good, operating an iPod proved a bit fiddly to one judge, who also felt the Bluetooth system made pairing a phone harder than it needed to be, and the sound quality for a phone call was not as good as the audio sound.

The full size spare wheel was marked highly, as was the easy access to the jack and tools.

The reversing camera screen in the rear view mirror was marked down as being difficult to see.

Overall summary: “Does everything very well without necessarily inspiring the drive.

Nice firm seating and ride quality would be great on long trips, a good option.”

Second place: Kia Sportage Limited CRDi

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centre console, HVAC and audio controls were all highly marked for ease of use and their stylish layout.

Despite the lack of lumbar support for some of the drivers, the seats were also favourably marked, and the range of steering wheel adjustment was also good.

The Sportage has a firmer and sportier ride than the ix35, with good turn-in and less body roll, but some of judges felt there was still only average feedback to the driver through the steering wheel. Tyre noise was muted, but one judge commented that the ride quality was not as smooth as they had expected.

All the judges agreed that the Sportage felt more confident and better planted onto the road than the ix35, and that the 2-litre turbodiesel engine was responsive and gave excellent acceleration on demand.

One commented that there was some obvious diesel noise from the Sportage’s CRDi engine, but it was not excessive, and the engine provided good power across the range of driving situations during the test.

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The gearbox was also highly marked for the smoothness and crispness of its operation.

All the judges liked the stereo system in the Sportage and said it was easily used, and that the quality of the sound was excellent.

One said the system was above average but functional, and had good sound quality at high volume.

The Sportage shares the same reversing camera system utilising a portion of the rear view mirror as the ix35, and it, too, wasn’t well liked by our judges. Needs a bigger screen they said.

Again all the judges commented positively on the brakes, with good pedal feel and a fuss-free emergency stop.

Overall summary: “Very impressive, a stable and highly capable package with good interior features, nice neutral styling with sporty drive and handling, only bettered by the CX-5.”

First place: Mazda CX-5 Limited Skyactive-D And now to the top-ranked vehicle, the CX-5 Limited Skyactive-D, which scored 328 points.

With the exception of the stop/start button, which one judge thought was slightly concealed from view, the cabin offers excellent access and visibility of all controls. The judges liked the firm seats (with lumbar support), the front leg room, and the operation of all switch gear and controls, and ticked them all as “very good”.

The CX-5 provided a firm yet compliant and balanced ride, and offerred very little road noise or engine noise. One judge

commented that it was difficult to tell if the car was a petrol or a diesel at speed, such was the quiet nature of the new diesel engine.

However it was felt that while it had only average turn-in, it still had excellent grip, was very sure footed, and inspired driver confidence.

The new Skyactive-D engine provided a sporty response across the rev range and the car covered ground with pace and poise, according to another judge.

Everyone agreed that the new 6-speed gearbox was easy to use, was smooth and responsive, and was well aligned to the power and torque delivery of the Skyactive-D engine. Paddle shifters on the steering wheel allowed manual control of the gearbox when required.

All the judges were happy with the brake system.

The stereo system was highly commended for excellent sound quality, and it interacted easily with an iPod. The Bluetooth system paired easily, and offered clear sound and easy communication.

Other specification features that were well received were the standard TomTom GPS navigation system, the reversing camera, the blind spot information system and the lane change warning system. These are features from larger luxury cars that are now creeping into more and more fleet-orientated vehicles.

Overall summary: “Very, very competent package. Fit and finish, drive and handling are all excellent, as is the fresh styling. A good balance between user-friendly and confidence inspiring performance.”

Mazda CX-5

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Model

Holden Captiva 5

Hyundai ix35

Diesel AWD

Elite Limited GSX

Engine size

2231cc 1995cc 1995cc 2191cc

Kia Sportage

Mazda CX-5

Max power

135kw/3,800rpm 135kW/4,000rpm 135kW/4,000rpm 129kW/4,500rpm

Max torque

400Nm/2,000rpm 392Nm/1,800rpm 392Nm/1,800rpm 420Nm/2,000rpm

Wheel size

17 inch alloy

18 inch alloy

18 inch alloy

17 inch Alloy

Gearbox 6-speed auto

6-speed auto

6-speed auto

6-speed auto

Wheel base

2707mm 2640mm 2640mm 2700mm

Overall length

4596mm 4410mm 4445mm 4540mm

Width 1850mm 1820mm 1855mm 1840mm Kerb weight

1695kg 1417kg 1492kg 1637kg

Boot capacity

430L/865L 729L/1436L 740L/1353L 403L/1,560L

ESP Yes Yes Yes Yes Airbag #

6 6 6 6

Average Fuel consumption 8.3L/100km C02 emissions

7.5L/100km

7.5L/100km

5.7L/100km

216g/km 198g/km 195g/km 149g/km

Euro NCAP / ANCAP rating 4-star

5-star

5-star

5-star

Whole of life costs RRP

$44,990

$54,990 $51,990 $55,990

WOF $180 $180 $180 $180 Fuel $11,340 $10,510 $10,510 $8,660 Registration $1,683 $1,683 $1,683 $1,683 Servicing to 60k:

$2,007

Total Tyre cost:

$1,300 $1,264 $1,124 $1,436

Residual (30%)

$13,497 $16,497 $15,597 $16,797

$1,994

$2,131

$0

Indicative final figure $48,003 $54,123 $52,021 $51,152

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Corporate IDENTITY

Corporate identity for fleets Robert Barry talks to three digital signage specialists about creating corporate identity, and the application of this to the vehicle fleet.

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In this first section of a three-part feature on corporate identity and the fleet we will examine the most important factors that businesses need to consider when creating a suitable corporate identity for themselves, which can also translate to the vehicle fleet.

According to Karen and Keith Browne of NZ Sign Solutions, there is no other form of brand advertising or awareness which businesses can opt for which comes close to the competitive cost per impression of wrapping a digital print onto a fleet vehicle.

Where newspaper and television coverage incurs the most cost per impression for a company or business, a moving billboard, such as a digitally wrapped car, van, light or heavy commercial vehicle creates the most impressions at the least expensive cost.

The cost is determined by the design, type of materials used, and whether it is a full or a partial wrap. There are many variables and there are many options available to fleets to maximise their brand exposure within a pre-determined budget.

Vehicle signage is visible to the public for 365 days of the year without the ongoing costs or tensions of advertising

deadlines for print, radio or television advertising, and there can also be taxation benefits for wrapping a vehicle.

One important element often overlooked in any vehicle that’s been digitally wrapped is the look of the wheels. Often changing the wheels or by painting them in a complementary colour will further enhance the on-road presence of the vehicle.

But wrapping vehicles is not just a solution for large fleets or well-known brands.

Keith Browne says that NZ Sign Solutions is wrapping designs onto smaller vehicle fleets of two to five cars for franchisees, bars, restaurants and beauty spas.

“The size of your fleet doesn’t change the effectiveness,” he says. “It’s cost effective and it works well, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving around or is parked up for the day.”

He says vehicle signage has a huge range of options, from small magnetic signs to full body vehicle wraps, and the wraps are not just limited to cars, trailers, boats, horse floats, racing vehicles and large machinery can also be wrapped.

He says the more unique the vehicle, the more attention it is likely to receive.

If the vehicle operates at night or travels long distances, Keith says he would recommend reflective graphics are applied to provide additional visibility.

The graphics glow in the dark, making the vehicle look lit-up while moving, which has the added safety advantage of greater visibility to prevent crashes.

Vehicles can also be protected

by Stone-Guard – a laminate which is usually applied to the front and bonnet of vehicles to protect from damage caused by stone chips and other road debris.

Sometimes a full vehicle wrap is not necessary. The design could use small adhesive stickers, but it is cost-effective

to use a digital wrap in terms of resale value for a vehicle, because it protects the paintwork from damage and it is easily removed thanks to the latest technology used in the manufacture and application of the graphic material.

The flexibility of vehicle wraps allows the fleet to be used to launch a new product, announce an event or promote an advertising campaign, because a short-term digital print can be removed easily and regularly if required, according to Keith Browne of NZ Sign Solutions. Equally he says a full digital wrap can last for more than five years and achieve long-term brand awareness.

It is recommended that fleets

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Corporate IDENTITY

NZ Sign Solutions

should seek out specialists for wrapping their vehicles, because not all general sign shops are able to provide the efficiency and cost competiveness that a specialist offers, particularly with the skill set needed for large and complex graphics when they are being applied to vehicles.

Creating corporate identity If your organisation does not yet have a corporate identity programme in place, then here are some simple steps to create one.

According to Yahoo! contributor network member Kathy Browning, a corporate identity consists of three elements: * Company name * Company logo * Unique selling position or tagline

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Kathy says that corporate identity is the visual interpretation of the value a company or brand offers to its customers. To achieve this visual interpretation most organisations use a logo.

This is a professional graphic that provides a powerful and memorable image of what it stands for.

When designing a company logo she advises the following steps be taken: • Conduct research. Visit competitor websites and look at their logo designs. Do the logos

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Corporate IDENTITY connect with their company, product or service. Are the colours pleasing to the eye?

Do they have a unique selling position or slogan?

• Determine the use of your logo. Will it be used to identify your company, service or product?

• Determine the look of your logo. Will it be the company name, an icon or a graphic?

Perhaps it may include both elements. Kathy says that marketing experts are of the opinion that stand alone icon graphics should be avoided until the business is well established.

When starting out she says its best to use a graphic and the company name, and ensure the name is clearly visible within the logo. * Avoid clipart. Kathy says it looks unprofessional and that if companies don’t have internal design resources they are best to hire a professional to design their new logo.

• Design in black and white.

Browning says using black and white helps to focus on the typeface, shape and design of the logo. Also it will show if the logo is clear and legible if it is photocopied or faxed.

• Choose two colours.

Browning says this is the most cost effective way to print a logo, particularly if companies are planning to advertise in print media. * Choose the typeface.

Browning recommends that not

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more than two typefaces or fonts are used in the logo. * Consider the size of the logo. Browning says a logo must be legible in a variety of sizes, from posters to letterheads and mailing labels. * Experiment. When creating a logo Browning recommends that companies experiment with the logo and try it out on the various materials and mediums for which it is intended. This can range from an envelope to a magnetic sign on a car door.

Once a logo has been created it can then be incorporated into the vehicle graphics for the particular company or brand and it’s important for a vehicle design to deliver consistent brand values. The vehicle wrap must match the corporate colours, and the brand identity

must be consistent with the brands marketing collateral.

Tom Mason from Signarama says the most important factors that businesses need to consider when creating a suitable corporate identity for themselves is that the vehicles are clutter free, and that a clean brand/logo and byline needs to be designed and applied to the vehicle. Tom says it’s important that the correct colours work well on the vehicle they are being applied to, because some brands of vehicle look better in certain colours.

The golden rules when creating a great brand design on a vehicle that communicates a customers corporate identity, according to Tom: “Have the customer make a wish list regarding the main company

brand, logos and lettering, and then fine tune it back to three important points, firstly, brand/ colour/pictorial, secondly byline, and thirdly website.”

Greg Longstaff from Speedy Signs says that globalization is also a factor when designing a brand that appeals to the world and not just a region or country, and product life cycles are also a factor which needs to be taken into consideration.

He says it’s important to maintain the original brand elements when designing a wrap for any vehicle, so the designers need to consult with the installers about the particular vehicle in question and how to design the wrap around it. In his opinion matte films are also better than gloss films for ease of vision.

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WORKHORSE Specifications Body type 4-door utility Drive 4WD Engine Type Inline 4-cyl turbodiesel Engine Capacity 1,996cc Max power 105kW/4000rpm Max torque 310Nm/1800-2800rpm Fuel Consumption 8.3L/100km C02 emission 216g/km Airbags 2 ESP No Air Conditioning Yes Wheel type 16 inch alloy Spare Tyre Full size Price $30,990

Great Wall getting better Great Wall Motors has been in New Zealand since 2009, and in that time has started to make a decent toehold into the workhorse arena. John Oxley looks at the company’s latest double cab 4WD ute.

It’s amazing what a few years can do.

News that Chinese utes were being introduced into New Zealand was greeted with a great deal of scepticism, especially given exterior design which was a touch quirky.

When we tested the Great Wall Motors V240 double cab back then, however, we discovered a dichotomy. Because although it was a wee bit underpowered, and had some cheap and nasty plastic bits, especially on the rear bodywork, it was a remarkably good vehicle off-road. And isn’t that what it’s all about in the end when you’re talking about a 4WD ute?

Fast forward to 2012, and Great Wall unveiled a facelifted V series ute, with a new nose, new trim bits (especially a much stronger rear step bumper) and a new engine and gearbox.

These latter items are especially interesting.

One of the main problems with the original V240 was its asthmatic Mitsubishi-derived 4-cylinder petrol engine, whereas this sort of vehicle cries out for diesel power.

The net result was that GWM splashed out $75 - million to develop its own common rail turbo diesel engine, and has come up with a fairly credible unit.

The flip side, though, is that it’s only 2-litres

capacity, which means relatively modest output compared to the rest of the market.

In practice, it means that there’s quite a bit of turbo lag until power kicks in at around 1,800rpm – at which point the vehicle is transformed. It’s never going to be a hot-rod, of course, not with almost two tons to pull from rest, but it’s acceptable once on the move, and owners will quickly get used to the lag and adjust for it.

The upside is that the 6-speed manual gearbox is a gem, silky smooth and positive, with the only criticism being that reverse has to be selected using a fail-safe collar on the gear lever. Again, one of those things you quickly get used to.

Selection of 2WD, 2WD High and 4WD Low is via a row of push-buttons on the dash, and it’s again easy and positive.

On-road it’s typical of previous generation utes, with a firm ride which gets better when you put a load in the back. It’s the result of the compromise designers have reached when they have to allow for a heavy load (the V200 is rated at one ton).

As a workhorse the vehicle also scores thanks to the one-handed tailgate release, and the foldable ladder rack on the rear.

But tow rating (braked) is a disappointing

2,000kg.

Inside there’s a lot of kit, especially at its $30,990 price tag, and the V200 comes equipped with leather upholstery, leatherrimmed steering wheel, sound system with USB input, air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, and alloy wheels and fog lights.

Standards of fit and finish were good, upset only by the heavy smell of plastics and glue.

One of the big pluses of the V200, as with other Great Wall products, is that it comes with a 3-year/100,000km warranty, plus three-year roadside assistance.

This certainly takes some of the perceived risk out of buying a workhorse that doesn’t have a long history, and if you ensure you swap your vehicle every three years, could ensure you get excellent service at a very affordable price.

Another plus is the size of the V200. As utes get longer, wider, and taller, a more compact offering has to be attractive, especially for those who spend more time in the urban jungle than the NZ bush.

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Less is more Robert Barry gets behind the wheel of the latest 2-litre twin-turbo diesel Volkswagen Crafter.

For the 2012 model year the Crafter van range has been revitalised with a new horizontal front grille and a one-piece front, mirroring the new design DNA adopted by Volkswagen across its passenger and commercial vehicle lines.

Volkswagen says this gives the Crafter a more modern appearance in keeping with its commercial siblings the Caddy, Amarok and Transporter.

The biggest change to the Crafter line-up is that the 5-cylinder diesel engine from the previous generation has been dropped in favour of a new Euro V compliant 2-litre 4-cylinder common rail diesel engine in single (300Nm) and twin turbo (340/400Nm) configurations.

Inside the cabin there is new upholstery fabric for the two front seats, plus redesigned instruments which Volkswagen says are more sophisticated, yet easier to read. The company has also included an integrated gearshift recommendation as standard, which tells drivers to change up a gear to improve fuel consumption.

It’s a feature that more

than likely will be ignored by many drivers, but I found it was interesting that I tended to agree with the indicator and change up early.

All Crafter Vans are supplied with a fixed window cargo partition which separates the driver and front passenger from the 10.5 cubic metre cargo compartment, and also allows the climate-controlled air conditioning to function more efficiently. The spacious cabin also offers plenty of room between the seats to store bags or parcels as well as overhead storage for clipboards, maps and the like.

To reduce model complexity, Volkwagen Commercial Vehicles NZ decided to run with the high roof Crafter in medium and long wheelbase variants. An extra high roof version with an extra long wheelbase is available to indent order.

Standard features include driver and front passenger airbags, ESP, vented disc brakes with ABS and an electronic differential lock, a central locking system with deadlocking, and radio remote control with an

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electronic immobiliser.

The vans are also supplied with half-height hardboard side panel trims in the rear compartment. Customers can option a wooden floor cover if they desire it, as well as an additional sliding cargo door on the right hand side of the vehicle. The rear wing doors open up to a 260 degree angle, allowing forklift access to lift pallets in and out of the vehicle.

Measuring 3,265mm lomg, 1,780mm wide and 1,940mm high, the medium wheelbase Crafter is still intimidating to look at. Once inside, though, you quickly acclimatise to the size of the vehicle. Remember to swing wide around corners and drive it just like a truck rather than a car, and all will be well.

A special mention must be made of the rearview mirrors on each door, which boast small wide-angle lenses as well as standard lenses which helps to alleviate any potential blind spots and collisions with smaller vehicles driving along the inside lane of a motorway or dual carriageway.

It is hard to believe that a

2-litre 4-cylinder lies underneath the bonnet of such a large beast as the 2012 Crafter, because once you’ve experienced the driving characteristics of this lusty 100kW/340Nm twinturbocharged unit you will never question why it’s there.

Volkswagen offers an engine power upgrade to 120kW/400Nm for $2,500, but to be honest we felt the 340Nm engine had more than enough oomph to push all 2,174kg of the Crafter along without feeling asthmatic or underpowered.

Incidentally the payload is 1,326kg for this particular unit.

Although we miss the melodic beat of the old 5-cylinder engine, the new one is far more powerful from lower revs and much quieter at motorway cruising, and the broader torque curve allows a driver to stay in a higher gear even when heavily laden.

All in all the much improved Crafter provides a comfortable work environment for the driver with lower running costs and longer service intervals for the owner. It’s a win-win situation.

WORKHORSE Specifications Engine: Cummins ISF 4-cylinder Displacement: 3,757cc Power: 105kW/2,600rpm Torque: 450Nm/1,200rpm Max governed engine speed: 2,950 rpm Compression ratio:17.2:1 Fuel injection system: Bosch direct injection Air intake system: Air to air intercooled turbocharger Fuel tank capacity: 120L Emission control: Selective catalytic reduction Transmission: 6-speed manual Gross vehicle mass (GVM): 7,995kg Gross combined mass (GCM): 11,495kg Front axle tare weight: 1,620kg Rear axle tare weight: 1,180kg Cab/chassis tare weight: 1,760kg Front axle capacity: 3,500kg Rear axle capacity: 6,000kg

Ready for work Robert Barry goes for a country drive in the new JAC 1061K wide cab around the outskirts of Hamilton and discovers that it’s a competent truck ready for work.

While JAC is still a relatively new brand to the New Zealand fleet market, the company has been operating in China since 1964 and now produces more than 700,000 vehicles a year.

Recently the Wheelans Group acquired the distribution of all JAC Trucks and Higer buses for New Zealand, and it has set up the head office for these two brands, as well as Truck and Trailer Hire in Hamilton.

Despite his initial skepticism about taking on a Chinese brand, Wheelans Group CEO Phil Wheelans says after reviewing the specifications of the JAC Trucks and having the opportunity to drive one of the first right-hand-drive units, it became a no brainer.

JAC Trucks are fitted with 3.8-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged Cummins ISF diesel engines, Wabco air brakes, 6-speed ZF or JACbuilt transmissions, and Bosch direct high pressure common rail injection. The trucks use an SCR emission control system, and are supplied with a 120-litre fuel tank. Halogen headlamps and fog lamps are also standard.

Wheelans Group says that JAC Trucks nicely fill the gap between second-hand trucks and new Japanese trucks. The JAC range now consists of the 4.5 and 6-ton HFC1048K models and the 6 and 8-ton HFC1061K. So it was off to Hamilton I went to review the 8-ton HFC1061K wide cab model which

was fitted with a box body from Custom Motor Bodies, an air deflector from Airplex Industries, and the JAC corporate graphics

by TCC. The 8-ton version as tested has a GVM of 7,995kg, a GCM of 11,495kg, front axle tare weight of 1,620kg, rear axle tare weight of 1,180kg, and the total vehicle tare weight (cab/chassis only) is 2,760kg. The 6-ton version has the same tare weights but has a 5,999kg GVM rating and a 7,995kg GCM rating.

It’s been a while since I jumped into the cab of an 8-tonner, but the lusty Cummins motor, full air brakes, and the 6-speed transmission brought back very fond memories of my late father’s various different trucks.

As a 15-year-old student I used to practice my driving and parking in an elderly 8-tonFord D-Series furniture truck around the storage yards of various warehouses in South Auckland, where I could bunny hop to my heart’s content.

But there wasn’t any bunny-hopping in the JAC because the big Cummins engine has so much low down torque (450Nm at 1,200rpm) that when the truck is empty, pulling away from rest is easily accomplished in second gear.

However, as I discovered after my reintroduction to a real truck gearbox, the

driver needs to change gears slowly and smoothly. The JAC 6-speed gearbox doesn’t like to be rushed through the gate.

Wheelan’s Group operations manager Bevan Dale came along with me on the test run to point out the features of the unit, such as the telescopically adjustable steering and how to operate both the transmission and the air brakes effectively.

The HFC1061K is the only 8-ton truck in this category which is equipped with full ABS air brakes instead of a hydraulic system, and this requires gentle and smooth application on the brake pedal, but the truck pulls up swiftly and quickly.

The cabin offers a comfortable working environment with cloth upholstered seats, air conditioning, electric windows, am/fm stereo system and cup holders. There are three-point lap and diagonal ELR seat belts for the driver and outside passenger, while the middle occupant receives a two-point lap belt only.

In summary, despite our brief run around the outskirts of Hamilton, we were left quietly impressed with the build quality as well as the engine strength and the workmanlike character of the vehicle.

It’s a user-friendly no-frills truck supplied with technology from well-known industry suppliers, that’s ready to work, and it will appeal to many fleets looking for value for money and peace of mind.

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Services to fleets

Keeping the workplace clean Drugs and alcohol abuse in the workplace is a problem which has knock-on effects for any employer, but one of the most dangerous side effects has to be for drivers and company vehicle users.

The New Zealand Drug Detection Agency was conceived to supply specialised services for companies currently conducting workplace drug and alcohol testing in their company, or looking at doing so, and is a locally-owned and operated company that was incorporated in 2005.

It has 15 branches throughout New Zealand, with specialist on-site testing vehicles and NZQA qualified collecting and screening staff, and includes an ex-ESR scientist and former NZ police officers, with the majority of this policing experience in the field of drug investigations.

The company is recognised throughout New Zealand as a leader in the field of on-site workplace drug and alcohol testing, and is one of the first fully compliant AS/NZS 4308:2008 on-site testing providers.

NZDDA offers a turnkey programme which allows a company to become a drug-free

workplace, and can tailor a policy to meet its specific needs and requirements.

These programmes can include workplace education, including: • Employee seminars • Monthly courses for employees • Management and supervisor training Included in this are such subjects as • Drug and alcohol testing in the workplace.

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•D uties under the Health and Safety Employment Act. • Statistics and facts.

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•D rug abuse indicators and associated paraphernalia.

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•R eceiving and handling sensitive information.

NZDDA frequently handles requests to test employees, and these tests include: •U rine testing. NZDDA has a urine screening product which has verification under

Appendix B of the AS/NZS4308:2008 standard, and believes this device is the best on the market for quick and reliable identification of ‘at risk’ employees in the workplace.

• Alcohol testing. This is generally done using breathalysers and the digital alcohol meters NZDDA use are very accurate and comply with the AS 3547:1997, for the measurement of alcohol.

• Hair testing. This is an effective preemployment screening tool that enables employers to obtain up to 90 days’ history.

Until recently it has been used mainly for court cases involving custody and care issues, but reductions in the costs of the service have made it more appealing to the corporate sector thanks to the use of a new overseas lab provider.

Hair testing is conducted either on-site or any one of the company’s 19 locations, and covers the following drugs: cocaine, cannabis, opiates (codeine, morphine and 6-monoacteyl morphine), methamphetamine, (meth/ amphetamine and ecstasy), and phencyclidine (PCP).

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Services to fleets

Manheim remarketing

Manheim refers to the process of realising the value of its customers’ assets as “remarketing”. The company provides its customers with multiple channels to market – including auctions – and a whole suite of logistics services to facilitate the sales process in a quick, convenient and cost-effective manner, with the aim of the remarketing process is to deliver maximum value (i.e. return) for sellers.

Auctions are an important sales channel, however, and include: • BidNow, an online time-based auction where vehicles can be listed before moving to auction.

• BuyNow, an online listing where buyers can make an immediate purchase, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Simulcast. All auctions are simulcast on the Internet, allowing buyers to participate in each auction from home or office.

Manheim’s remarketing services are tailored to the exact needs of each customer

and specifically designed to maximise resale values in the shortest possible time once a vehicle has been moved off-fleet.

Services include: • Logistics management.

• Vehicle inspections.

• Vehicle rectification.

• Transport solutions.

• Vehicle storage.

• Grooming.

Manheim offers an open and transparent process, and with regular weekly auctions, and the online sales channels, has a large database of buyers.

Manheim is part of the world’s largest vehicle remarketing group, enabling the New Zealand operation to tap into industry best practice and global expertise.

Fees are based on a percentage of the vehicle’s value, and can handle both large and small volumes of stock throughout the country (and overseas).

Before sending vehicles to auction, Manheim says fleet managers need to consider the current market demand for the asset. Obviously if the vehicle is desirable or in short supply the expected value will be strong; alternatively if there is a glut in the market of a particular model it might pay to wait before sending it to auction.

Additionally, careful attention needs to be given to the age of a vehicle, its condition and the mileage as all these factors affect the expected value of an asset. Choosing the right time to remarket a vehicle becomes a balance of managing your fleet, in line with your own business objectives ,and moving vehicles off-fleet at the time where its value can be maximised.

Disposal strategies should be considered when as part of the decision-making process when purchasing new cars, checking resale value currently in the market place, and gathering data rather than relying on gut feel.

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FUEL cARDS

Managing fuel cards and costs Now more than ever it is critical that fleets keep a careful eye on their fuel bill which is often one of the larger operating costs of their business. Robert Barry spoke with several fleet operators about their experience with fuel card providers and how best to choose one.

Tranzit Bus director Robyn Snell oversees a fleet of more than 450 vehicles which has been using Mobil fuel cards for more than 20 years. Although the head office for Tranzit Bus is based in Masterton, Robyn manages the fleet from the Wellington base in Rongotai where she directs and implements the IT and fleet management systems.

Last year Mobil moved to an onlinebased management system for its fuel card holders, which Robyn says has been a great improvement in customer service, and allows her a much quicker turnaround when cancelling old fuel cards and ordering new ones for new vehicles, as well as being able to check a vehicle’s fuelling history.

The Mobil fuel cards are restricted to diesel only, with the exception of the odd

petrol powered vehicle that’s operated

by Tranzit. Robyn says that small piece of plastic is critical to the cost control of the Tranzit fleet.

Every week Robyn says she receives a report from Mobil fuel card on the fuel consumed by each Tranzit vehicle, which is then entered into Tranzit’s own computerised fleet management and maintenance system. This creates a history for each vehicle, and Robyn can quickly track if there has been any double-fuelling or any other untoward behaviour of the vehicle concerned.

Occasionally Robyn says she will have to manually transfer a diesel fill from one vehicle to another, where a fuel card has been used to fuel a new vehicle which may not yet have its own individual fuel card, but

it’s the one disadvantage of the card system.

Robyn says that although Mobil supplies the majority of the fuel to Tranzit, the company uses other suppliers in remote locations where there may not be a Mobil outlet, but the majority of the Tranzit depots are close to a Mobil station or fuel stop.

The other reason for using a Mobil fuel card was that Tranzit found that having its own fuel ground tanks installed in the various bus depots had became an inconvenient and expensive exercise, and the company didn’t gain any saving on the bulk fuel price, given the distribution of its fleet around New Zealand.

But the bottom line is the bottom line, and Robyn says Tranzit continues its relationship with Mobil fuel card primarily because the fuel cost is competitive,

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FUEL cARDS and, as the major expense of running a transportation business, it is in her best interest to secure the best fuel price that she can.

Flexibility, more online fuel management options, and ease of operation and use, were the reasons that Thwaites Aluminium / Fairview Queenstown moved its fleet to a Caltex fuel card supplied by GSB Supplycorp more than a year ago.

The company has a mixed fleet of petrol and diesel passenger and light commercial vehicles, and forklifts, as well as a curtainsided heavy truck that runs between Queenstown and Invercargill carrying aluminium door and window frames, so becoming a member of GSB was a nobrainer, it says.

Being able to have more flexibility in fuel providers and the ability to use truck stops as well to refuel, was another reason for the change in fuel card supplier, says Charlaine Black, who is based at Fairview Queenstown.

The company also needed the flexibility to use the cards to buy diesel for the forklifts and heaters when required.

Charlaine says the company had previously used a different sole supplier for eight years, and initially the staff wasn’t

happy about the changeover to the GSB Supplycorp supplied Caltex fuel card, but they soon understood and appreciated the benefits to themselves and the company when using it.

The GSB supplied Caltex fuel cards are restricted to fuel and oil only, and Charlaine monitors fuel use through a transaction summary sent midway through each month, as well as the invoice statement sent at the end of the month.

“We’ve definitely made significant savings, but I can’t give you exact figures because we’ve added more vehicles to the fleet since switching our fuel and fuel card provider,” she says.

“We’ve been very pleased with the service provided by GSB Supplycorp, and we appreciate the emails which update us on special deals exclusive to GSB members which can be used by the company and its staff. For us it’s been a positive move.”

Z Energy and Auckland Chamber of Commerce have been working together for more than a decade to promote the use of the Z fuel card to chamber members.

More than 4,000 cards are currently in use by chamber members, which include such people as sole traders with one vehicle, and

multinationals with large fleets.

Chamber members are guaranteed a 5c/ litre discount off the pump price for both petrol and diesel, plus they can set daily limits on their fuel cards and track their spending very easily.

Auckland Chamber of Commerce communications and marketing manager Sally Woodfield says the average member would save around $500 a year on fuel and earn around 200 Fly Buys points on top of that.

Sally says the online reporting is a great function for chamber of commerce Z fuel card holders. At any time members can log on online to manage their cards, update products and daily limits, check current fuel price and discounts, track transactions, view old invoices and generate reports to manage fuel costs.

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ROADREPORT Specifications:

Body type Drive Engine type Engine capacity Max power Max torque Fuel consumption C02 emission Airbags ESP Air conditioning Satellite navigation Cargo cover Boot capacity Wheel type Spare tyre

5-door wagon Front Inline 4-cylinder 1997cc 102kW/5200rpm 198Nm/4400rpm 8.4L/100km 193g/km 6 Yes Manual No Yes 603 litres 17 inch alloy 16 inch steel

Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60,000km Price WOF Fuel Registration Servicing to 60k: Total Tyre cost: Residual (30%) Indicative final figure

$38,990 $180 $12,480 $1,293 $1,650 $1,124 $11,697 $44,020

The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.

Front-drive X-Trail Nissan has introduced a cheaper front-wheel drive version of its popular X-Trail. But does it lose anything else in the process, asks Damien O’Carroll?

Nissan New Zealand has long said that it would not import the 4WD version of the excellent Qashqai here, as it would needlessly cannibalise sales of the Qashqai’s identical-under-the-skin twin, the exclusively 4WD X-Trail. And they execs have stayed true to their word, instead importing a front-wheel drive version of the X-Trail. Presumably to cannibalise sales of the Qashqai?

Whatever their reasons, the 2WD version of the X-Trail is now available and at $36,990 for the 6-speed manual version, it has to be said that it makes a decent case for its existence, with the Qashqai starting at $37,700 for the entrylevel automatic. Our test vehicle was the $38,990 CVT automatic.

To add to the confusion, the 2WD X-Trail ditches the 4WD’s 2.5-litre petrol engine in favor of the Qashqai’s 2-litre version. The 102kW and 198Nm does a more than acceptable job of pulling the Qashqai along, and continues to do so in the X-Trail.

Out on the road, the X-Trail doesn’t really miss the 4WD all that much. In the wet, or heading into a corner too fast, it will betray slight lightening of the rear that doesn’t seem present in the 4WD

models, but other than this it feels sure footed and competent.

Likewise, the 2-litre engine doesn’t really feel like it is particularly less powerful that the 125kW/226Nm 2.5-litre.

This will largely be down to the fact that the automatic 2WD X-Trail weighs a not-at-all-inconsiderable 119kg less than its 4WD equivalent, and a staggering 304kg less than the top of the line auto 110kW/320Nm diesel X-Trail.

The engine pulls willingly, although this willingness is strained by the CVT transmission, which doesn’t exactly do its best to highlight the engine. As usual with a CVT transmission, it is at its best when NOT under full throttle. Taking off quickly from a standstill or passing on the open road sound like you are really bad with a clutch pedal.

This repeated annoyance aside, the front-wheel drive X-Trail really lacks little in comparison to its 4WD sibling. The ST-L spec levels are identical, the lesser weight means the lower power is not really noticeable, and it looks for all the world like it is a 4WD. In fact, the only things it does miss are a manual mode for the CVT transmission (which is no big loss), hill descent control

(which given you don’t have 4WD is useless anyway) and hill start assist.

All up, the 2WD Nissan X-Trail wants for little and is a very compelling package for $38,990. Or you could just buy a Qashqai.

At the end of the day, it really comes down to looks. Want a sleek, goodlooking urban runabout with a raised ride height and swoopy hatch looks? Then the Qashqai is the car you want.

Want a squared-off, ever-so-slightly (but not too much) tough-looking offroader look without all that messy 4WD nonsense getting in the way? Then the 2WD X-Trail is for you.

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ROADREPORT

Booting the Barina Robert Barry tries out the booted Barina to see if it fits fleet use.

Sometimes creating a booted version of a popular small hatchback doesn’t work very well. The awkwardness of light car sedans such as the Honda City, Toyota Yaris, and especially the Suzuki SX4, springs to mind.

Having said that, invariably the boot space of the sedan variant is usually greater than the hatchback, and often the rear seats do still fold, allowing a load-through function for longer objects if required.

In the case of the Barina sedan, not only does the booted version look as stylish and well-designed as its hatchback sibling, there’s a whopping 502 - litres of space inside the boot. This compares to 290 litres in the Barina hatch with the rear seats in place, and 653 - litres with the rear seats folded down.

So if your fleet or business needs a pool car or tools-of-trade vehicle that can carry four people and/or a reasonable amount of stuff around the city, then the new Barina sedan is definitely worth a look.

Because of the additional sheet metal over the rear axle, the Barina sedan seems

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a bit more composed on the road and a bit quieter on the motorway than its hatchback sibling.

But it still has the same 85kW 1.6-litre engine and 6-speed automatic gearbox that does the job of getting you from point A to point B without being overly inspiring. At times the gearbox is hesitant in changing up and down, and we wonder if a bit more engine management software development might smooth out this behaviour.

Ride and handling is vintage pool car.

The Barina sedan soaks up the worst of the lumps and bumps that urban roads can throw at it, but it’s a classic soft-riding light car which will understeer when cornered briskly.

Inside the cabin the front seats are surprisingly comfortable and supportive for a car in this segment, but the lack of height adjustability for the front passenger is a minor irritation. The steering wheel adjusts for both reach and rake (many others in this category are tilt-only affairs), and there’s plenty of head, leg and shoulder room all round.

You will fit four adults in reasonably comfortably, with the caveat that the rear seat squab could do with more under-thigh padding. It’s a bit thin under there, Mr GM designer person! We also felt the plastics in the Barina were a bit hard to the touch, and not the quality of the Japanese competitors.

Storage in the cabin of the Barina sedan is also decent, thanks to a lidded cubby hole in the upper dashboard, a glovebox, and a

Specifications:

Body type Drive Engine type Engine capacity Max power Max torque Fuel consumption C02 emission Airbags ESP Air conditioning Satellite navigation Cargo cover Boot capacity Wheel type Spare tyre

Four-door-sedan Front Inline 4-cylinder 1598cc 85kW/6,000 rpm 155Nm/4,000 rpm 7.3L/100km 163g/km 8 Yes Manual N/A N/A 502L 15-inch alloy Inflator kit

Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60,000km Price WOF Fuel Registration Servicing to 60k: Total Tyre cost: Residual (30%) Indicative final figure

$24,990 $180 $11,400 $1,293 $1,221 $820 $7,497 $32,408

The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.

number of storage spots either side of the centre stack.

The 2012 Barina sedan (and hatch) comes in one specification only, but the standard equipment levels should please the majority of fleet buyers. Air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, power mirrors, Bluetooth integration and an iPod-ready USB audio connection are all standard.

In summary, while the Barina sedan’s soft ride quality may not be well liked by many dynamic drivers, it’s just about perfect for anyone who chooses this vehicle for urban commuting or for pool car work.

The equipment list for a fleet car is also spot on, but sadly, although the build quality has improved from the last generation, there is still room for improvement.

ROADREPORT

Luxury cruiser Robert Barry enjoys a week on the road with the much improved 2012 Toyota Aurion Touring sedan.

Despite the rise of the SUV there is still a market, albeit a much smaller one, for large comfortable cruisers such as the Aurion Touring. In the face of a shrinking large car market, Toyota New Zealand bravely launched its second generation Aurion in April, claiming that the car had class leading fuel consumption and emissions and was designed to appeal to the rational needs of New Zealand drivers.

Toyota New Zealand sales and operations general manager Steve Prangnell says the three car line-up of AT-X, Touring and Sportivo SX6 variants were tailored to suit the New Zealand market.

He says all the models are well specified, with seven airbags (including a driver’s knee airbag for the first time), seatbelt warning for all five seats, vehicle stability control (VSC) and traction control (TRC).

The Aurion’s 3.5-litre all-alloy quad cam V6 engine is carried over from the previous generation, but through weight reduction fuel economy across the range has been cut to 9.3L/100km, an improvement of six percent over the outgoing model. CO2 emissions are 215g/km.

But it’s the improvement in on-road handling and in-cabin refinement that is far more noticeable from the previous generation of Aurion.

The cabin architecture shares a great deal of similiarity with the 4-cylinder Toyota Camry, particularly the steering wheel, audio system, cabin design, and general fit and finish. This is no bad thing,

because the quality is very good, as are the very comfortable front seats, which won’t have you tripping to the osteopath after a marathon drive.

The adoption of acoustic windshield glass, additional insulation between the engine and passenger compartment, and other placement of sound insulating materials around the body, has also made the Aurion cabin a much quieter and far more pleasant place on a long distance trip.

Specification on the Touring to differentiate it from the AT-X includes 17inch alloy wheels, leather seats and trim, a 4-spoke steering wheel, rear wing spoiler, sports mesh grille and front fog lights.

Slimmer windscreen pillars than the previous generation model also contribute to a much better view for drivers of the new Aurion.

Toyota Australia engineers had a great deal of input into this model, particularly in the suspension department, which has been tuned for Australian and New Zealand roads.

The improved suspension engenders more driver confidence for a large-front-wheeldrive vehicle with such a powerful engine, and I think the main reason for this is the new electric power steering system which enhances the feel and feedback around corners.

The Sportivo SX6 variant gets a firmer tune than the A-TX and Touring models, but we found the Touring on test was perfectly sporty enough but offered the all important all-round comfort that fleet buyers will desire.

Specifications:

Body type Drive Engine type Engine capacity Max power Max torque Fuel consumption C02 emission 0 to 100km/h Airbags ESP Air conditioning Satellite navigation Cargo cover Boot capacity Wheel type Spare tyre

Four-door-sedan Front wheels V6 DOHC 3,456cc 200kW/6,200 rpm 336Nm/4,700rpm 9.3L/100km 215g/km 7.1 sec 7 Yes Climate Optional N/A 515L 17-inch alloy Full size

Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60,000km Price WOF Fuel Registration Servicing to 60k: Total Tyre cost: Residual (30%) Indicative final figure

$52,090 $180 $14,520 $1,386 $1,338 $1,412 $15,627 $55,300

The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.

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ROADREPORT

Birds of a feather

Specifications:

Robert Barry drives the new Impreza 2.0i-L hatch in a back-to-back comparison with the new XV 2.0i hatch.

Body type 5-door hatch Drive AWD Engine type Boxer 4-cylinder Engine capacity 1,995cc Max power 110kW/6,200rpm Max torque 196Nm/4,200rpm Fuel consumption 6.8L/100km C02 emission 157g/km 0 to 100km/h 11.1sec Air bags Yes ABS brakes 7 ESP Yes Air conditioning Dual climate Satellite navigation Optional Cargo cover Yes Boot capacity 340/1,230L Wheel type 16 inch alloy Spare tyre Space saver Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60,000km $31,990 Price WOF $180 Fuel $10,620 Registration $1,293 Servicing to 60k: $1,929 Total Tyre cost: $1,292 Residual (30%) $9,597 Indicative final figure $37,707 The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.

Subaru is definitely trying to attract more fleet buyers to the all-wheel-drive brand with its new range of more fuel-efficient Impreza sedans and hatches, as well as the more recreational-orientated XV hatch.

In a departure from previous generations there is no sporty WRX variant: indeed, much like the Outback and the XV, Subaru says the WRX will become a model line in its own right.

With the new Impreza, Subaru has focused on making the vehicle more environmentally friendly.

More than 95 percent of all components are now recyclable on the Impreza range, and the new 2-litre FB series engine is mated to new 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed Subaru Lineartronic transmission (SLT) for improved emissions and economy. The SLT is Subaru’s version of a continuously

variable transmission, but fitted with a small torque converter for smoother driving.

The SLT-equipped Impreza goes against the norm for an automatic transmission and produces C02 emissions of just 157g/km as opposed to the manual variant which produces 164g/km. Fuel consumption is also better, the SLT-equipped car consumes 6.8L/100km in the combined cycle as opposed to 7.1L/100km for the manual version.

The more lifestyle-focused XV with the SLT transmission produces 162g/km of C02 emissions and combined consumption is rated at 7L/100km.

While the Impreza range offers four specification grades – 2.0i, 2.0i-L, 2.0i-S and 2.0i-SL – the XV keeps things a bit simpler with three, being 2.0i, 2.0i-L and 2.0i-S. The Impreza 2.0i comes with auto start/stop, paddle

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shift (SLT-only), steering wheel audio and cruise controls, climate control air conditioning, Bluetooth, USB connection, multi-function display (fuel efficiency, temperature and clock), body coloured wing mirrors and door handles.

We first sampled the Impreza 2.0i-L, which in addition to the generous specification of the 2.0i, adds a multi-function display with reversing camera, dual zone climate control airconditioning, chrome front grill, 16-inch alloy wheels, centre console box with sliding armrest, leather trim steering wheel and gear shift, rear privacy glass and front fog lamps.

Not that the entry level 2.0i is a pauper pack car by any means, but the additional features added to the 2.0i-L make it a far more enjoyable day-to-day proposition for a fleet driver, especially the

Specifications:

Body type 5-door hatch Drive AWD Engine type Boxer 4-cylinder Engine capacity 1,995cc Max power 110kW/6,200rpm Max torque 196Nm/4,200rpm Fuel consumption 7L/100km C02 emission 162g/km 0 to 100km/h 10.7sec Air bags 7 ABS brakes Yes ESP Yes Air conditioning Climate Satellite navigation Optional Cargo cover Yes Boot capacity 340/1,230L Wheel type 17 inch alloy Spare tyre Space saver Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60,000km $40,990 Price WOF $180 Fuel $10,920 Registration $1,293 Servicing to 60k: $1,929 Total Tyre cost: $1,392 Residual (30%) $12,297 Indicative final figure $44,407 The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.

climate controlled aircon, the integrated Bluetooth telephony and the reversing camera.

Subaru has worked hard on reducing noise, vibration and harshness in the Impreza and XV, and this quickly became

apparent in both the cars we had on test. Unlike the previous generation cars which suffered from engine and road noise, the new models are far more quiet and refined on all road surfaces.

Despite its higher on-road

stance and larger diameter wheel and tyre combination, the XV has a very similar composed handling and supple ride quality to that of the Impreza hatch, which in 2.0i-L specification rolls along on 16-inch alloys and provides a sporting drive without the discomfort of over-firm suspension.

As well as reduced road noise, the new boxer engine is also much more refined, and it works well with the SLT transmission. Unlike other 4-cylinder engine and CVT transmission combinations which can be whiny and uncouth, the boxer engine in both Impreza and XV works well, with the SLT providing smooth and brisk acceleration as well as impressive fuel consumption. The 2.0i-L hatch recorded a 7L/100km average, which left us impressed.

The XV 2.0i that we test drove for a week has a similar specification to the Impreza 2.0-L, the two major differences being that it has larger 17-inch alloy rims and the climate control air conditioning is only a single zone set-up.

Other distinguishing features that set the XV apart

from the Impreza hatch are the 220mm ground clearance, roof rails, and the additional black plastic cladding around the lower front and rear bumpers, side sills and wheel arches.

Subaru says the XV is an all-new hatchback design with sporty handling and design but with SUV capabilities.

That’s marketing speak: the reality is that the XV has a higher ground clearance which will certainly be useful for people living in rural areas who travel across dirt roads, or for those city-dwellers who like to get up to the snow.

For some rural fleet users, the advantages of the higher clearance will be invaluable no doubt.

Sadly there is one caveat that affects both of these very capable fleet cars, and that is the boot space of 340 litres with the rear seats in place. It’s quite small, and we feel it may be an issue for people who carry a lot of gear, whether at work or play.

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Frugal Focus Robert Barry summarises a month of frugal consumption with a Ford Focus Trend TDci.

Living with a car for a month is always tinged with sorrow when you have to give it back, and none more so than when we returned our diesel powered Focus Trend hatch to the local Ford dealer.

Now in its third generation, the Focus was voted 2011 NZ Car of the Year by the NZ Motoring Writers Guild against some pretty fierce competition, but no doubt it is the car’s all round ability and value for money that saw it take the win.

Because of the One Ford policy of building one car for global markets (with regional specifications for body style, engine, transmission and suspension), the third generation Focus has not lost its reputation for excellent handling and ride qualities, which is now matched by a functional, yet well appointed, cabin and interior.

Slipping into the comfortable manuallyadjustable driver’s seat during our month long test was never a chore. The Trend has a comfortable cloth interior, and while it

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may not have the bells and whistles of the top-of-the-line Titanium variant, it has all the necessary equipment for a fleet driver. The aircon might be manually controlled, but it works well.

Inside the cabin, the usually-thoughtful Ford designers have created plenty of spaces for road warriors to stash items such as cell phones, drinks bottles, takeaway coffee cups and the like. The iPod connection is found inside the glovebox.

The Bluetooth phone system is one of the best in the business, as is the voice activation for both the phone and the audio system, although you still occasionally need to use a plummy British accent when enunciating your choice of radio station or number for the system to dial. Still it’s a huge safety feature when you need to keep your hands on the steering wheel.

The newly-designed C-segment platform that underpins the Focus is the latest in a series of three previous Ford platforms, and it

will also underpin a further 10 different body shapes, of which Ford expects to produce more than two-million units from 2012.

We saw the introduction of the Focus sedan at the November launch last year, and a new 5-door wagon has also recently joined the New Zealand line-up.

More importantly, the new Focus range has introduced three new fuel efficient engines, a 1.6-litre petrol, a 2-litre direct injection petrol and the 2-litre turbo diesel, all of which are mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission which is known as the power shift in Ford speak.

Dual clutch transmissions always seem to have some initial hesitancy under light acceleration, particularly during parking manoeuvres, and our Focus Trend was no exception to this rule. Parallel parking the diesel Focus required a deft touch on the accelerator and brake to achieve a smooth result without unsettling the occupants.

However, once on the move, or when

Specifications:

Body type Drive Engine type Engine capacity Max power Max torque Fuel consumption C02 emission Airbags ESP Air conditioning Satellite navigation Cargo cover Boot capacity Wheel type Spare tyre

5-door hatch Front Inline 4-cylinder 1997cc 120kW/3,750 rpm 340Nm/2,000 rpm 5.5L/100km 144g/km 6 Yes Manual No Yes 316/1062L 16-inch alloy Mini steel

Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60,000km Price WOF Fuel Registration Servicing to 60k: Total Tyre cost: Residual (30%) Indicative final figure

$41,490 $180 $8,700 $1,683 $1,588 $1,372 $12,447 $42,566

The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.

making a full throttle take off up a motorway on-ramp, the transmission was always eager and smooth, and the engine noise was always muted and quiet. The 2-litre Duratorq diesel engine is rated at a combined consumption of 5.5L/100km but during our time with the car we consistently averaged around the

6L to 6.5L/100km, still a great effort given the majority of driving was in the urban environment.

Overall the Focus Trend is frugal, functional, and safe but is still fun to drive and fleet buyers would be remiss not to put it on their shopping list at renewal time.

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ECO Specifications:

Body type Drive Engine type Engine capacity Max power Max torque Fuel consumption C02 emission Airbags ESP Air conditioning Satellite navigation Cargo cover Boot capacity Wheel type Spare tyre

5-door wagon Rear V6 LPG 3564cc 180kW/6400rpm 320Nm/2900rpm 12.3L/100km 198g/km 6 Yes Yes Optional No 895 litres 16 inch alloy Inflator kit

Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60,000km Price WOF Fuel Registration Servicing to 60k: Total Tyre cost: Residual (30%) Indicative final figure

$55,890 $180 $9,240 $1,386 $1,556 $1,304 $16,767 $52,789

The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.

Gas wagon John Oxley was pretty impressed when he tested the Holden Commodore SV-6 powered by LPG gas. But how about the Sportwagon version in Omega trim? Read on.

As those who read our article on this in the June issue will know LPG sells a pretty convincing case for itself, especially as a locally-sourced fuel, and the consequent knock-on effects to our economy were its use to develop significantly into the automotive world.

Both Holden and Ford in Australia have developed dedicated LPG models, but only Holden has introduced versions here, Ford instead going the 4-cylinder petrol route to gain economy in its big rear-engined Australian built cars (see page 57 for more).

In New Zealand Holden offers LPG versions in Omega, Berlina, and SV-6 sedans, but the Sportwagon version comes only at Omega level.

However, all get the same drivetrain, with a 3.6-litre V6 double overhead camshaft engine developed specially (from the petrol version) to run only on LPG. This eliminates the compromise that is inevitable with a car designed to run on both petrol and LPG, and gets the best out of the motor.

We had a look at Holden’s own website to get an idea of what sort of savings you get with using gas, and it was quite interesting.

The LPG Commodore uses more fuel/km than the petrol one, but this is more than offset by the lower cost of the fuel itself.

Taking 1,000km/month as a baseline mileage, the Holden site calculates you’ll save $31 a month by switching over to LPG, based on a petrol price of $2.01/litre and LPG

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at $1.25 (as at www.fuelsaver.co.nz on July 17 2012).

The difference in price between the Sportwagon Omega petrol and the LPG version is $3,500.

Simple arithmetic shows that it will therefore take 112 months (or 94,000km) to recoup in terms of fuel savings. That’s more than nine years!

However if you do the maths based on $2,000km/month, a different picture emerges. Suddenly you’re saving $63 a month, which means the purchase price diversity is paid back in 55 months – not far off five years.

Clearly, then, using LPG favours high mileage users as the savings increase the more you use gas power.

But what about the availability of LPG gas at filling stations? We looked into this in our last article, and at last count the LPG Association of New Zealand says there are more than 570 LPG refuel points around the country, which certainly takes away lack of availability as an issue for fleet use.

But what about the Sportwagon itself?

On the road the LPG gas version is a powerful and smooth option. It’s down 30kW on the petrol-powered 3.6-litre V6, so performance is closer to that of the 3-litre motor (190kW), with 180kW on tap.

Driving it feels pretty much the same, except that starting from cold first thing in the morning can produce vast clouds of

steam from the single exhaust. Nothing to worry about there, as the main tailpipe emissions from LPG are water vapour and carbon dioxide, with much less of the nasty carbon monoxide, nitrides of oxygen (NOx) and carbon particulates that petrol and diesel produce.

That, of course, is another compelling reason for using LPG over virtually any other fuel!

But, there IS a downside. The Sportwagon is quite useful as a load carrier in petrol trim. However, even though it doesn’t have a petrol tank, it DOES need a gas tank, and because of the differences in calorific value between petrol and LPG, it needs to be bigger to give the LPG Sportwagon the same range as the petrol one.

This space has to come from somewhere, and it’s been taken from the spare wheel well.

Which means the spare sits on the right side of the load area, where it takes up space, and prevents the availability of a wide flat space when the seats are folded flat.

Other than that, it’s pretty much business as usual.

Ride and handling certainly don’t seem to be affected in any way, and we enjoyed the Sportwagon as we traversed a couple of tight and twisty gorges on one of our journeys.

The engine is smooth and more than willing, especially now it’s mated with the latest 6-speed automatic with sequential manual mode.

ECO Specifications:

Body type Four-door-sedan Drive Rear Engine type Inline 4-cylinder turbo Engine capacity 1999cc Max power 179kW/5500rpm Max torque 353Nm/2000rpm Fuel consumption 8.1L/100km C02 emission 192g/km Airbags 6 ESP Yes Air conditioning Manual Satellite navigation No Boot capacity 505 litres Wheel type 16-inch alloy Spare tyre Full-size alloy Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60,000km Price WOF Fuel Registration Servicing to 60k: Total Tyre cost: Residual (30%) Indicative final figure

Less is more Australia doesn’t exactly have a proud history of 4-cylinder cars.

It is littered with too many examples of trying to jam fours into cars designed for a six. But while Ford’s latest attempt may sound exactly like that, Damien O’Carroll reports that the results are far more impressive than anything that has come before.

Before you make any cliched comment about a Falcon not being a proper Falcon without at least a six under the bonnet, know this: the 4-cylinder EcoBoost Falcon is a deeply impressive car that makes you question the need for a six at all.

Not that you may pick that from the outside.

The most distinguishing feature of the EcoBoost Falcon is its complete and utter lack of badging that refers to what is under the bonnet. Or much else for that matter.

That is because Ford knows that those are the sorts of comments that a 2-litre, 4-cylinder Falcon will attract. It is also because the Falcon has barely changed for a while now. The exterior looks like a basemodel XT Falcon. So does the interior.

Apart from a very subtle facelift, there is almost literally nothing new or even vaguely interesting here really. It still looks handsome on the outside (if a bit familiar by now) and is extremely comfortable and functional on the inside. But there really is nothing to see here, please move on.

Because it is under the bonnet where things start to get interesting. The 179kW/353Nm turbo four is remarkably smooth and strong, and is not only far smoother and quieter at idle than the six, but also more refined under cruising power. Under hard acceleration it only betrays its 4-cylinder roots via the sound it

makes as it powers the big Falcon along.

And it does an effortless job of this too, with the 80 to 120km/h acceleration being particularly impressive (for passing, you understand) while pushing beyond that reveals not only an even harder edge to the turbo four snarl, but a second burst of even more impressive acceleration.

But what of the fuel consumption? Ford lays claim to a combined average 8.1L/100km for the EcoBoost, and during a week of normal day-to-day commuting around town we easily saw 9.1, without any open road running. But wait, it gets better!

Throw in a bit of open road driving and that average will quickly drop into the mid to high sevens, while if you REALLY try it out on the open road, it will dip down into the sixes. In fact on one extended “really trying” stretch we saw 6.2L/100km on the average readout.

So while it may lose a bit in the way of towing capacity in the move from the nuggety low-down grunt of the old 4-litre six, it gains far more in terms of refinement.

And, it has to be said, in terms of handling as well. The FG Falcon has always been pretty handy through the winding stuff, but without the weight of the six over the front axle it now has even an even crisper and sharper attitude to turning in.

Unfortunately the steering is way too light and fluffy to make the most of the precision,

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but it is still a remarkably fun car to throw through a winding stretch of road. Especially for such a large car.

Impressively powerful, smooth, frugal and refined, the 2-litre EcoBoost engine is a welcome addition to the Falcon range. But unfortunately the biggest rival the EcoBoost Falcon has is part of the Ford stable. The same engine in the Mondeo (albeit in a different state of tune) is even more impressive, and the Mondeo is a more modern car that looses minimal size to the Falcon in reality.

As it stands, the Falcon EcoBoost is a brilliant car. In XT form it is missing a lot of kit, but still offers a brilliant ride, sharp handling, extraordinary comfort and, for once for a Falcon, impressive fuel economy. It only really falters when stacked up to its stablemate with the same engine.

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Prius C

Prius Hatch

Prius pair pros and cons We recently tested the new Toyota Prius C hybrid in its top-level s-Tech trim. Now we look at the lowerspec L1+ version, as well as changes and updates made to the “classic” Prius, now renamed the Prius Hatch. John Oxley reports.

I really enjoyed our time with the top-line Prius C s-Tech, and felt that finally the hybrid has found a niche I can relate to, that of cleaning up the urban environment with a car that’s funky looking, good to drive, and allows you to creep silently around under electric power alone in areas where low speed is the order of the day.

However, there were a couple of criticisms.

One was that the “synthetic leather” seat coverings made one feel very much like sitting on a plastic beach chair – sans towel - with the resultant sweaty and uncomfortable feeling in the small of the back.

The other was that the fancy 16-inch alloy wheels, shod with fat low-profile rubber, severely limited turning circle and parking ability on a car which is aimed very much at those who will spend much of their time looking for somewhere to leave the car rather than driving it!

The solution to both, however, comes in a most unusual direction – buy down!

Toyota offers three levels of Prius. At the top the s-Tech, then at the bottom the L1, with steel wheels, and in the middle, the L1+ with alloy wheels, but smaller 15-inch versions with narrower (but taller) rubber than the s-Tech’s.

Our test mount this time was that very middle version of the Prius C, and for us it’s definitely the pick of the bunch.

First up, it comes with cloth seats, which are less slippery, more comfortable, and infinitely more practical. And secondly, because the wheels are narrower, the turning circle is much better, making it easier to park and more manoeuvrable in tight spaces. On top of that the higher profile of the tyres

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makes the ride feel more comfortable.

Does it affect handling? Not in any way you’re going to notice unless you decided to take it out onto a race track!

Of course, since it costs $3,000 less than the s-Tech there is some kit missing from that found in the top-line model – but not a lot.

It’s detail stuff mainly. A bit of better trim here, different colours there. Audio input in an open tray rather than flush with the dash, no leather rim on the steering wheel (but still retaining satellite controls for audio and aircon), halogen lights instead of LED, a smaller rear spoiler (which we prefer), and no RDS or voice recognition on the radio, and no green glass in the rear (though it still gets it in front).

But it still keeps aircon, electric mirrors and windows, satellite navigation, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and iPod connectivity.

In reality, then, for $3,000 less you get a much better car, and certainly one I’d happily live with on a daily basis. Now THAT’S a bargain!

Prius Hatch i-Tech now this one was a totally different kettle of fish. As far as the original Prius was concerned, I didn’t like the styling, I didn’t like the ride and handling (what handling?) and I didn’t like the concept.

Fast forward, and it’s now got a bigger engine, slightly updated front styling (but hardly any change to the horrible lines and the ugly tail), and the quirky interior, albeit with more soft-touch materials.

What Toyota has also done with the s-Tech is to actually take some of the frills out of its top-line Prius, and make them optional extras.

It’s a good move. Toyota has added LED daytime running lights, upgraded audio units and 17-inch alloy wheels, but has removed the solar roof and remote air conditioning features, and has made them options.

The net result is a massive $9,200 cut on the original launch price, and brings the Prius out of cloud cuckoo land and closer to earth.

It still retains a lot of excellent features, such as an brilliant satnav unit with a 7-inch touch screen, climate aircon, electric mirrors and windows, active cruise control with radar, LED head and tail lights, an great sound system with and iPod and Bluetooth (with telephone), compatibility, heads-up display, and voice recognition.

It’s got reasonable front and rear space, and a good amount of boot space that can be increased by folding forward the split/fold rear seats.

It’s also got electric driver’s seat adjustment (with lumbar), it’s got leather upholstery, and it’s got a reversing camera.

However the lower profile tyres do nothing to improve the ride quality, which is still not up to scratch at this price point, nor do they do anything to help handling which is just, well, despite improvements, still not up to scratch.

In short, it’s still got a lot of high tech and safety specification, it’s still economical, and it still clearly presents a green image if that’s what your company needs to do.

Prius C L1+ Prius Hatch i-Tech

$31,990 $54,990

ECO Specifications:

Body type Four-door-sedan Drive Rear-wheel-drive Engine type Inline 4-cylinder turbo Engine capacity 1,995cc Max power 135kW/4,000rpm Max torque 380Nm/1,750rpm Fuel consumption 4.4L/100km C02 emission 117g/km 0 to 100km/h 7.6 sec Airbags 6 ESP Yes Air conditioning Climate Satellite navigation Yes Boot capacity 480L Wheel type 18 inch Spare tyre Runflat

Evolution is fun and frugal Robert Barry drives the new F30 BMW 320d sedan and finds that it’s bigger, better, and just as much fun to drive as the previous generation.

For BMW, the 3 Series line-up represents more than 30 percent of its global sales, so it’s vitally important not to radically change a successful formula that has evolved since the car was first introduced to market in 1975.

The most radical change to the new sixth generation F30 3 Series is the new headlamp treatment which integrates the familiar twin headlamp design into a onepiece unit that joins the ever-widening double kidney grille. It’s a progressive statement in a conservative design from front to rear that mirrors previous 3 Series generations, particularly the double swage lines running across the side of the vehicle.

There’s the familiar Hofmeister kick to the rear door windows and from the rear three quarter view the new 3 looks like a smaller version of the 5 Series, which is no bad thing.

What hasn’t changed since 1975 is that BMW has provided 3 Series owners with a rear wheel drive vehicle that has dynamic handling and (mostly) powerful engines to provide in BMW lingo “the ultimate driving experience”.

This tradition continues in the new F30 thanks to the multi-link suspension systems and 50:50 weight distribution, with responsive yet frugal turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

The new 3 Series introduces an 8-speed automatic transmission across the engine lineup, as well as optional technologies such as lane departure warning, active

cruise control with collision mitigation, and night vision. Stop-start technology as well as regenerative braking and other fuel saving technology is now part and parcel of the range.

Another interesting departure for BMW is that the new 3 Series offers greater customer choice through the Modern, Sport, and Luxury line packages, which include different wheels, upholstery and differing exterior and interior trim details for each line. I have one gripe with BMW though – lumbar support is an $800 dollar option on its 3 Series seats. At this level it should be standard or a no cost option.

Our BMW 320d test car arrived with an additional $11,450 worth of options, including the Sport line package ($3,000).

It was also equipped with xenon lights ($1,000), high-beam assistant ($250), anti-dazzle mirrors ($1,000), rear view camera ($950), headlight washer system ($250), adaptive headlights ($500), navigation system ($2,500), and variable sport steering ($500).

It was also fitted with a BMW Individual anthracite headliner ($500) and 18-inch double spoke alloy wheel rims ($1,000), both of which are only available with the Sport Line package. So inclusive of options the $74,700 driveaway price became $86,150.

Notwithstanding the additional gadgets, the 320d is still a very pleasant car to drive, the lusty 4-cylinder 2-litre turbocharged diesel engine is carried over from the previous generation, but mated

Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60000km $77,800 Price WOF $180 Fuel $7,590 Registration $1,683 Servicing to 60k: $0 Total Tyre cost: $1,596 Residual (30%) $23,340 Indicative final figure $65,509 The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.

to the 8-speed automatic it feels livelier and punchier than before, even though this vehicle unladen now weighs in at nearly 1.5 tons.

Acceleration off the line is still brisk yet the engine is never overly noisy or intrusive and although BMW claim combined fuel consumption of 4.4L/100km during our brief time with the car, we could only manage 6L/100km. BMW quotes emissions of just 117g/km.

Another happy discovery was the much improved ride quality on the run flat tyres that BMW insists on fitting to all of its models. There was far more compliancy and comfort in the ride in this vehicle than we have experienced before in a 3 Series sedan. That can only bode well for customers who are new to the brand and want dynamic handling but also want a comfortable ride.

In summary, even though it has far more technology and amenities than before, the new 3 Series further improves on the winning formula created in 1975, which is to provide a vehicle that people will actually enjoy driving.

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ECO Specifications:

Body type 4-door sedan Drive Front-wheel drive Engine type 4-cylinder

Engine capacity 1595cc Max power 132kW/5,700 rpm Max torque 240Nm/1,600 rpm Fuel consumption 7.4L/100km C02 emission 173g/km 0 to 100km/h 9 sec Air bags 6 ESP Yes Air conditioning Climate Satellite navigation Optional Cargo cover No Boot capacity 340Litres Wheel type 17-inch Alloy Spare tyre Sealant kit Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60,000km $59,990 Price WOF $180 $1,293 Registration Fuel $1,730 Servicing to 60k: $2,101 Total Tyre cost: $1,350 Residual (30%) $17,997 Indicative final figure $58,647 The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.

No substitute?

Volvo has proven that there is a substitute for cubic capacity with its new 4-cylinder 1.6-litre GTDi engine in the sporty S60 sedan. Robert Barry reports.

Once upon a time the petrol head brigade reckoned there was no substitute for cubic inches, and the bigger the engine, the better the performance.

Technology in the development of the internal combustion engine has come a long way in a very short space of time, and manufacturers are obtaining performance figures from small capacity 4-cylinder engines with direct injection and turbocharging that put older 6 and 8-cylinder engines to shame.

European manufacturers such as Volvo have to produce new engines with reduced consumption and emissions as mandated by their governments’ regulation and taxation structure, which is then paid for by the vehicle’s end user.

For example, in Britain, company vehicle drivers are charged a benefit-in-kind tax for their private use of the vehicle which is levied on the amount of emissions produced by the engine. Electric vehicles are exempt.

Hence the new S60 T4 arrives with a 1.6-litre GTDi

(gasoline turbocharged direct injection) engine under its shapely bonnet, but don’t think for a moment that it is an underpowered sluggard. It is anything but that.

Ironically, this engine is a Ford-designed uni, as is the 4-cylinder 2-litre GTDi engine found in the S60 T5. But don’t let that information cloud your buying judgement, because both are quiet and powerful yet environmentally friendly, which maintains the brand value associated with Volvo, and adds greater fuel efficiency to the mix.

This is something the brand has not always enjoyed in the past as the previous generation of Volvo T5 5-cylinder petrol engines were wonderfully melodic and powerfully lusty, but not frugal.

While it might be 2.5 seconds slower from zero to 100km/h than its 2-litre T5 sibling, the S60 T4 still manages to feel lithe and spritely, because its 240Nm of torque kicks in at 1,600rpm and the 6-speed dual-clutch transmission is one of the smoothest we have come across, seamlessly putting all

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that torque to the front wheels.

Volvo claims 7.4L/100km in the combined cycle, and we found this was easily achieved after a few runs up and down the motorway to ameliorate our urban consumption.

Inside the T4 cabin the same comfortable chairs and excellent driver ergonomics remain. The soft touch plastics and the hewn-from-stone rattle-free dashboard, with the familiar ignition key slot and push button start, are all hallmarks of a vehicle that combines build quality and style with functionality and amenity.

Five people will travel very comfortably in the coupe-like S60, though taller people might

find the rear headroom a bit tight, and the large boot will easily swallow up to three golf bags.

This is the third S60 model we have driven in the vehicle’s short lifetime, and the one thing we noticed is that unlike the all-wheel-drive T6 and the now discontinued all-wheeldrive D5, heated front seats for the driver and passenger are now an optional extra at $355 each.

For a car designed by the cool-climate Swedes this is unforgivable, it should be a no cost standard feature. Other than that wee gripe, we can’t fault the T4 as a vehicle for the fleet user-chooser.

ECO Specifications:

Body type Four-door sedan Drive Front Engine type Inline 4-cyl petrol & hybrid Engine capacity 2494cc Max power 118kW/5,700rpm Max torque 213Nm/4,500rpm Fuel consumption 5.2L/100km C02 emission 121g/km Air bags 7 ESP Yes Air conditioning Climate Satellite navigation Yes Boot capacity 421 litres Wheel type 17 inch alloy Spare tyre Full size steel Through Life Cost Report 36 Months 60,000km $56,890 Price WOF $180 $8,100 Fuel Registration $1,293 Servicing to 60k: $1,253 $1,236 Total Tyre cost: Residual (30%) $17,067 Indicative final figure $51,885 The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.

Camry Hybrid: big car, small thirst

The whole Camry range has been revised and updated, and this includes the Camry Hybrid i-Tech, Toyota’s petrol-sipping answer to big car frugality. John Oxley went cruising in one.

The Oxley clan has been taking quite a few trips from our Auckland North Shore base to Waikato as we visit various family members who’ve been through an upsy-downsy time, and this has given us the opportunity to check out several different cars under long-distance cruising conditions.

One of these was the new Camry Hybrid, and in this context it proved a pleasant offering which weakened my resolve against the principle of hybrids per se.

My basic argument is that more is less, and adding the complexities necessary to make a hybrid in many respects negates the benefits of fuel consumption improvements by adding in costly items such as batteries and rare earth electric motors, whereas, for instance, a modern diesel or direct injection turbo petrol does almost as good a job with far less fuss and expense.

Having said that, my mind is not closed to new technology, and I looked forward to giving the Camry Hybrid a chance to change my tune, even if only

a little.

The previous Camry Hybrid did nothing for either hybrids or Toyota, with a lacklustre interior and no real panache, but that’s all changed with the new car, which finally gives the Camry the sort of good looks we want from a big luxurious car, while the interior has now got trim and design levels which put it on a par with some of the German brands.

The broad, sweeping look of the dashboard, enhanced by hand stitching, has a lot to do with this, while the plastics are of a quality that would (should?) make some Aussie designers shudder in their boots.

That said, at $56,890 the Camry Hybrid i-Tech is a bit on the pricey side, especially since it looks very similar to the standard Camry (with mainly only badging, wheel design and a different grille to differentiate it), but under the bonnet it is considerably different to its siblings.

With an Atkinson Cycle version of the 2.5-litre engine hooked up to a hybrid electric drivetrain and a CVT transmission,

the Hybrid produces a nominal 118kW/213Nm, although when the electric motor kicks in to help out, this is boosted to a total of 151kW, allowing rapid, fuss-free, overtaking.

The brushed aluminum-look dash trim highlights an overall feeling of higher quality, while the array of space-age readouts on the dash display add a sense of drama and eco-friendliness.

For the car spotters, hybrid models are distinguished by blue highlights on the headlight and rear combination lights, with neat hybrid badging on the boot lid and on the front flanks.

There are two Camry Hybrid grades, and the top-line i-Tech version as tested here features leather upholstery and steering wheel trim, a JBL premium audio with Bluetooth, 10 speakers, a 7-inch touch screen display with satellite navigation, reversing camera with back-guide monitor, blind spot monitor (which you can turn off ) automatic high beam, electric front seats, and rain-sensing wipers.

It’s also claims full iPod

compatibility, but when I plugged my Classic in it played for about an hour then stopped, and I had to do a hard reboot! Won’t be plugging any of my Apple devices in there again!

The car also gets neat 17inch alloy wheels , and the petrol engine is linked to a CVT transmission, regenerative braking sys tem (which helps boost the hybrid battery), and hill start assist control to counter the fact that CVTs don’t have the transmission drag of a normal automatic.

The Camry Hybrid i-Tech is a pleasant surprise on the road, with a comfortable, compliant ride and surprisingly decent handling. The CVT transmission still has its typical “slipping clutch” effect when you’re accelerating hard, but in normal use the whining is muted.

The interesting bit was watching the fuel consumption figures, and it really was satisfying to get down to 7L/100km, excellent for such a big car – although that was the best we could manage.

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Executive Cars Specifications Body type 2-door coupe Drive Rear Engine Type Twin turbo V8 Engine Capacity 4395cc Max power 300kW/5,500 rpm Max torque 600Nm/1,750 rpm Fuel Consumption 10.5L/100km C02 emission 241g/km 0 to 100km/h 4.9 sec Airbags 6 ESP Yes Air Conditioning Climate Satellite Navigation Yes Cargo Cover No Boot Capacity 460L Wheel type 20-inch alloys Spare Tyre None Price $237,000 plus options

Consummate coupe Robert Barry spends a weekend in the company of the BMW 650i Coupe and finds it to be the ultimate grand touring machine.

The new 650i brings style and charisma back to the nameplate and it was obligatory for us to take it away for a weekend break from Auckland to Paihia in the Bay of Islands, so that we could discover the car’s true ability and functionality.

Despite the fact that the coupe has four seats, this is definitely not a car for four adults, because head and leg room in the rear cabin is compromised by the car’s gorgeous long, swooping, almost shark-like, roof-line.

We did manage to fit three adults in by moving the front passenger forward for a short urban hop to accommodate the person sitting behind, but this would not be an ideal proposition for a long trip.

The other design fault we found while loading the car up for the weekend was that the narrow boot aperture of the 650i would not accommodate a 66-litre chilly bin, so we had to borrow a smaller 40-litre chilly bin to be able to pack the necessary supplies, and it only just made it in. Large suitcases could be an issue, so future owners may need to check their luggage dimensions before purchase.

Golf bags, however, should not be an issue.

You may sit quite low in the cabin but parking the 650i is also not an issue thanks to the front, side and rear cameras and the dipping passenger mirror, and the car is easily placed in any situation and kerbed alloy wheels are easily avoided thanks to this system. It is a big car in length and girth, but the camera system does ameliorate this issue

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when in town.

As befitting a car that commands a driveaway price of $237k (plus options) the 650i does not lack for creature comforts and the cabin is superbly finished. The fully iPod compatible Bang and Olufsen audio system with 16 speakers (a $9,900 option) deserves a special mention. Not only is the sound of concert hall quality, the infotainment screen will even display a digital version of the title cover of the CD album or podcast being broadcast at that time.

But the 650i is more than just a mobile concert hall, indeed it is the consummate grand tourer, as both the driver and front seat passenger benefit from ventilated leather upholstered seats that offer both a heating and a cooling function. The fully adjustable front seats give excellent support for long distance drives, thanks to both lumbar and thigh support and adjustable side bolsters that keep occupants firmly in place when cornering briskly.

The 650i offers four suspension handling settings, comfort plus, comfort, sport and sport plus. For the majority of the trip north we selected comfort plus, which shielded us from the worst of Northlands potholed roads – the only caveat being that the ultra low profile tyres on the optional 20 inch alloy rims didn’t like crossing potholes, corrugated roads and manhole covers. There was a noticeable “thunk” from the wheel when this occurred.

We engaged the handling sport mode

and slid the gear selector left across the gate into transmission sport mode both for overtaking, and for the winding roads around the Brynderwyn Hills and Dome Valley, which are notoriously challenging pieces of road for many holiday drivers.

Selecting both sport modes releases the inner demon of the 650i and turns the car from a quiet boulevard cruiser into a snarling V8 sports coupe: it is quite literally a character change from a purring lap cat to a roaring lion at the flick of a switch.

It would be tiring to drive the 650i in this fashion permanently, but for those occasions when a driver demands dynamic performance the car does not disappoint. It has levels of adhesion around corners that would see lesser vehicles activate their traction control systems furiously to rein in the driver’s intended line.

On the other side of the ledger, despite the effortless power of the twin turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 engine, thanks to the 8-speed transmission our journey north provided an average fuel consumption of just 12.6L/100km.

This fuel consumption figure would put some 6-cylinder cars to shame, let alone a high performance sports coupe.

If you routinely travel long distance then the 650i is perfectly fitted to the role of a grand tourer for one or two occupants.

We enjoyed the car’s amenity, comfort and performance on a long trip where a vehicle such as the 650i makes the most perfect sense. It is indeed a consummate coupe.

Executive Cars Specifications Body type 2-door coupe Drive Front Engine Type 4-cylinder Engine Capacity 1598cc Max power 155kW/6,000 rpm Max torque 280Nm/1,850 rpm Fuel Consumption 7.1L/100km C02 emission 165g/km 0 to 100km/h 6.4sec Airbags 6 ESP Yes Air Conditioning Climate Satellite Navigation Yes Cargo Cover Yes Boot Capacity 280 litres Wheel type 17 inch Alloy Spare Tyre None Price $62,200

Two for tea?

Although he enjoyed the Mini John Cooper Works Coupe, Robert Barry reckons it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea.

The Mini Coupe is a vegemite car, because you will either like or loathe the unusual roofline, which resembles a youth wearing baseball cap backwards, according to its designer Gert Hildebrand.

Plus the fact that it’s strictly only a 2-seat car (admittedly with a generous boot) will further divide opinion.

The words “travesty” and “ugly” were overheard from certain quarters of the office in regards to the styling and execution of the Mini JCW Coupe but I blithely ignored them.

From certain angles the Mini JCW Coupe is rakishly striking, even in this unusual colour mixture of silver body, red roof, and the contrasting red or silver stripes. It would be interesting to see how a monotone silver or black car would look as it may possibly ameliorate the unique roofline.

The major issue with this vehicle’s roof design is rearward visibility. The view through the windscreen from the comfortable driver’s seat is very good despite the lower roof line, but the rearward view through the

stepped roofline and exaggerated B pillar is lamentable, and even more particularly on the motorway when the rear boot spoiler is deployed. Thankfully the side view mirrors are very good, but this is one vehicle where a blind spot information system ought to be fitted as standard.

Incidentally, the coupe shares its floor structure with the roadster, so the low slung aluminium roof doesn’t perform a load bearing function, but Mini has ensured extra on-road rigidity by putting more bracing into the oversized sills and a fixed bulkhead behind the front seats. The Coupe has a lower centre of gravity than its siblings but is 25kg heavier than the Mini hatch.

There are two Mini Coupe variants, the $51,200 Cooper S with a 135kW 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, and the JCW with the same twin-scroll unit with the output upped to 155kW to create an engine with more bite and bark.

The Mini JCW Coupe is available from $62,200, and our test vehicle arrived with an additional $5,000 worth of options which

included automatic anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors, navigation system, smart phone music interface, visual boost radio, heated windscreen washer jets, Bluetooth hands free kit with USB audio interface and the exterior mirror package.

One would have to question whether an on-the-road price of $67,200 is a little indulgent for such a class of vehicle, but then the Mini JCW Coupe is an indulgent car, and we are told that most buyers would be more than likely to tick a few options boxes when ordering.

There is absolutely no doubt that the Mini JCW Coupe is a niche model aimed at people who want to be seen in something different and are prepared to put up with a crashy urban and rural ride quality thanks to the low profile runflat tyres and firm suspension.

The trade-off from the ride quality is that this is the most capable and fun-to-drive Mini, further enhanced by the JCW set up which adds even more spice to the driving experience. Hit the sport button and the JCW Coupe metaphorically transforms itself

from a mild Madras curry into the full lip-tingling Vindaloo.

Pressing the sport button makes the engine deliver more power and torque response to much narrower throttle openings, as well as releasing more noise from the induction system. Some drivers might find this mode difficult to adjust to as it can be quite aggressive, and they may be better off leaving the engine in normal mode.

With six forward gears the JCW has fairly close gear ratios so it literally buzzes along at nearly 3,000 rpm when cruising on the motorway at the legal limit.

Unfortunately the JCW also suffers wind noise, and there’s plenty of accompanying tyre roar because there isn’t a great deal of cabin insulation to absorb it.

The Mini JCW Coupe is much better suited to being a roundthe-city slicker, and used for shorter journeys, where the combination of that barky little motor and wheel-at-each corner handling will put a smile on your face every time. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but for one glorious week it certainly was mine.

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LEASING Cars Executive Specifications

The holistic approach According to FleetPartners national customer service manager Vern McLaren, over the past twelve months more and more companies are taking a more holistic approach to fleet management, finance and leasing.

“They want to know the total cost of ownership and there is a need to analyse each component of this, so that there is a total understanding of the real cost of

Body type Five-door SUV Drive Four-wheel drive Engine Type 4-cylinder turbo-diesel Engine Capacity 2179cc Max power 140kW/ 3,500rpm Max torque 420Nm/ 1,750rpm Fuel Consumption 6.5L/100km C02 emission 174g/km 0 to 100km/h 8.5 seconds Airbags 7 ESP Yes Air Conditioning Climate Satellite Navigation Yes Cargo Cover Yes Boot Capacity 575 litres Wheel type 19-inch alloys Spare Tyre Space saver Price $102,990

Comfort coupe Despite the rear view (or lack thereof) Robert Barry spends a luxuriously comfortable week in the revamped 2-litre turbodiesel Volkswagen CC. running a vehicle,” he says.

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This car has a much more elegant look to Those features include the easy open it than the previous version, but it still retains sensor to the boot. Provided you have the from the swooping coupe roofline. This means proximity key on your person, just wave your although the rear cabin will seat five people leg under the rear bumper and hey presto, across, the headroom is pretty tight for the boot lid will open. Really handy if you per month + GST taller people. have your Also because of the swept back rear hands full! window, the driver’s rear view when A fatigue detection system, dual climate reversing or parallel parking is absolutely control air conditioning, heated seats, heat compromised. Fortunately VW’s park insulating window glass and adjustable DCC Lease price from $499/month +gst pilot front and rear sensors are standard suspension with comfort, normal and sport Subtract the potential monthly fuel reduction.

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Fleet management

Fleet manager: Q and A Robert Barry spoke to Waikato Regional Council fleet manager Nicki Hamilton about the importance of her role within the organisation.

RB: How long have you been the fleet manager at Waikato Regional Council (WRC) and how did you get the role?

NH: In 2007 I started with Waikato Regional Council in their Property Services group. In January 2010 I started my new role as fleet manager, this was a result of past performance within the organisation and previous work experience.

RB: What other roles have you been involved with in the automotive industry prior to joining the WRC? NH: I previously worked four years for a company based in Dandenong, Melbourne that carried out general repair work and servicing. They also focused on installation of units that guaranteed the same performance as petrol but using alternative fuel, LPG. I then relocated to a firm in Hamilton that specialised in servicing and repairs of European vehicles.

RB: Describe your normal day running the fleet. What issues do you deal with on a daily basis, and how about monthly and annually?

NH: Every day I face new challenges, which keeps my job interesting.

My main task is looking at ways to make our fleet safer, greener, cost effective and fit for purpose. This involves working with staff on what their core requirements are, looking at new technology and vehicles becoming available, liaising with other fleet managers on ways that they have improved

their fleet and much more.

Due to today’s economic and budget constraints I am constantly looking at ways to decrease spending both by reducing purchasing and operational costs.

Staff education is a major part of my job, this not only includes providing information on how better driving behavior (e.g. unnecessary idling time, driver techniques) can decrease overall cost to the organisation, but also training staff in the new models and the general advancement in technology we are introducing into our fleet.

In the past year, due to natural disasters (e.g. earthquake and tsumani in Japan), I have found difficulty sourcing vehicles however, we have been managing due to great relationships we have with our local suppliers and ensuring communication both with our suppliers and staff happens.

Like many organisations and businesses that have a fleet spread out over a large area we have incidents and breakdowns, to manage. Waikato Regional Council is constantly developing/improving its policies and processes to deal with these when they occur or we actively try to avoid these when possible.

RB: What are the benefits for you of being a member of AfMA? NH: AfMA is a centralised support/ information system for fleet managers. It allows me to engage with fleet managers from other organisations and businesses from around New Zealand and Australia.

I am able to gain and share information and documents with people that face the same issues as myself as well as access a range of templates to assist with vehicle management.

NB: What are the benefits for WRC of having an AFMA member as its fleet manager?

NH: The biggest benefit to the regional council is access to documentation, templates and trial results. This has not only saved time and money by being able to access results of trials but has also saved time sourcing templates, which would have been designed internally or purchased from an external agency.

RB: What are the biggest changes you have implemented since you began at WRC? NH: Waikato Regional Council has increased its vehicle Health and Safety focus by installing GPS units on high risk vehicles (off-road) and arranging suppliers to carry out monthly tyre and windscreen checks. We have included in our vehicle policy that any vehicle purchased must have a minimum 4-star fuel rating. All of the above have contributed to us meeting our KPI of a 10 percent reduction in fuel usage over the past year as well as increasing the safety of our fleet and decreasing the overall operational cost.

RB: What are the biggest challenges facing fleet managers today?

NH: I have had many discussions with other fleet managers around this and the most common answer I get back is driver behavior and senior management leading by example.

RB: What are your views on driver training?

NH: Driver training is important with vehicle features/technology constantly changing. We have spent time ensuring our fleet is fit for purpose for staff but realise supplying them with the correct training is just as important. Staff are representing our organisation and it is important to set a good example.

RB: What are your views on fleets having GPS tracking devices fitted to their fleet cars?

NH: I support GPS tracking devices being used in fleet vehicles as long as they are installed for the right reasons – assisting with health and safety, improving fleet management and reducing overall operating costs to the organisation.

RB: Money being no object, what vehicle would you buy for yourself?

NH: In the past I would have requested a 2-seater sports car. However, with our soon-to-be additions of twins to our family, and my soft spot for European vehicles, I would be happy with an upgrade to a 2012 BMW 5 Series.

New Zealand Company Vehicle August 2012 65

Fleet PROFILE

Jucy’s Swift answer to breakdowns A fleet of 160 new Suzuki Swifts is to form the backbone of a Jucy Rentals contract to provide courtesy vehicles for AA Insurance customers in the upper North Island.

The fast-growing New Zealand-owned rental car company holds the contract to provide vehicles to AA Insurance customers in Auckland and Hamilton when their own car is off the road.

Dan Alpe, managing director at Jucy Rentals, admits Swift wasn’t their first choice when they tendered for the AA Insurance contract three years ago. Jucy initially proposed using the Daihatsu Sirion, which they offer as a rental within their own company. But when they entered the second stage of the tender, Jucy brought in some year-old Suzuki Swifts from Japan – and both they and their client were impressed.

It seems AA Insurance customers were also very happy with the change, quickly passing on their feedback about how much they loved the stylish supermini.

“They loved the fact they could get into a hot hatch and drive around while their car was getting fixed,” says Alpe.

Three years later, Jucy is still very satisfied with their decision. “It wasn’t the cheapest,

but it was the one customers wanted, and the one that appealed to them most. When you consider the strong resale value, Swift was clearly the right choice,” reflects Dan. Steve West, Suzuki New Zealand’s automobile fleet manager, says the reason behind Swift’s value on the second-hand market is simple.

“Private buyers tend to pass their Swift on to members of their family so used vehicles are few and far between,” he said.

This means buyers who can’t afford a new vehicle have to wait a long time for the chance to pick up a used model – and when that chance comes, there are usually several other buyers waiting.

West estimates it might be 10 years before a Swift eventually re-emerges.

“When these Jucy cars are sold after three years they’ll be premium vehicles, and in high demand. There are so few on the market people are prepared to pay more,” he said.

The AA Insurance contract requires Jucy to provide cars that are less than three years old,

so the company is currently in the process of replacing the original fleet.

Alpe admits the Swift is still not the cheapest option but argues, “it’s far better for us long term.”

Jucy has also factored in the benefits that lie beyond the economy, performance and appeal of Swift itself. Alpe says the company has embraced the opportunity to partner with Suzuki.

“We’re passionate about our brand – and we believe Suzuki is too. It’s a good fit. When you put Suzuki, Jucy and AA Insurance together, you get the combined strength of three iconic brands,” he said.

The team at Suzuki is equally full of praise for Jucy, describing the ambitious company as a “delightful” brand to deal with.

“They know exactly what they want – and one thing is to get the best value they can,” says Steve West.

Delivery of the new Swifts will be staggered throughout the year, with the last of the new fleet due in October.

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NEWPRICES ABARTH 500

Essesse Essesse convertible 695 Tributo Ferrari

ALFA ROMEO Mito

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1400 1400 1400

Body Man Auto

3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk

42990 46990 79990

1.4 1.4 MultiairTCT 1.4 Multiair Sport TCT 1.4 Multiair QV

1400 1400 1400 1400

3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk

36990

Giulietta Multiair Giulietta QV

1400 2400

4dr Sed 4dr Sed

49990 54990

2.2 JTS Petrol TI 1.8 Turbo Ti 2.4 JTD Diesel TI 3.2 Q4 Petrol TI 2.4 Sportwagon Diesel TI 3.2 Q4 Sportwagon Petrol

2200 1800 2400 3200 2400 3200

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

59990 62990

Giulietta 159

AUDI A1 Hatch

42990

BMW 1 Series

116i 118i 118d 123d SE Coupe 135i Coupe M Sport 1 M Coupe 118i ES Convertible 39990 118i SE Convertible 42990 118d Cabriolet SE 123d Cabriolet SE 135i Cabriolet M Sport

2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 3000 3000 3000 4000 4000 2000 2000 2000 3000 3000 3000 3000 4000 2500 3000 4000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 2drCpe 2drCpe 2dr Cpe 2drCon 2drCon 2dr Con

520d SE 528i SE 535i SE 535d SE 550i SE 520d Touring 530d GT

2000 2500 3000 3000 4400 2000 3000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Wag 5dr Sed

sDrive18d sDrive20d xDrive20d XDrive23d

1800 2000 2000 2000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

xDrive20d xDrive30d

2000 3000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

xDrive30d SE xDrive40d Sport xDrive50i SE

3000 3000 4600

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

xDrive40d SE xDrive50i SE

3000 4400

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

1300

5dr Hat

1600

5dr Hat

112400 500 130400 1.4 Lounge 149000 1.4 Convertible 151500 FORD 179400 117500 Fiesta 156900 1.6 Econetic diesel 1.6 LX Hatch 1.6 LX diesel 62800 1.6 Zetec hatch 69700 1.6 AB35hatch 73700 79700 Focus 1.6 Ambiente 2.0 Trend 89600 2.0 Trend diesel 110300 2.0 Sport 2.0 Titanium 133600 2.0 Titanium sedan 148000 Mondeo 170100 2.3 LX Hatch 2.3 LX Wagon 156000 2.0 LX Diesel Hatch 184600 2.0 LX Diesel Wagon 2.0 Zetec Diesel Hatch 2.0 Zetec Diesel Wagon 2.0 Titanium Diesel 12990 2.0 Zetec Ecoboost Hatch 2.0 Titanium Ecoboost Hat. 16990

2000

5dr Wag

21990

3300

5dr Wag

300 Limited 3.6 V6 300 Limited 3.0 V6 diesel 70900 300 C 3.6 V6 300 C 3.0 CRD 300 C Luxury 3.6 V6 87900 300 C Luxury 3.0 CRD 108900 6.4 SRT-8

3600 3000 3600 3000 3600 3000 6400

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

1600

5dr Hbk

1600 1600 1600

3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk

3 Series

62990 69990 84990 72990 87990

1400 1400 1800 2000 2000 2000 2000 1800

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 3dr Cab

47400 54900 61400 54900 61400 83700 99900 61800

2.0 TDI 2.0 TFSI 2.7 TDI 2.0 TFSI quattro 3.0 TDI quattro S4 3.0 TFSI quattro

2000 2000 2700 2000 3200 3000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

71900 71900 81900 86900 107400 121400

2.0 TDI 2.0 TFSI 2.7 TDI 2.0 TFSI quattro 3.0 TDI quattro S4 3.0 TFSI quattro allroad 2.0 TFSI quattro

2000 2000 2700 2000 3000 3000 2000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

75900 75900 85900 90900 111400 125400 89900

3.0 TDI quattro S tronic S5 3.0 TFSI quattro RS5 4.2 FSI quattro 2.0 TFSI quattro Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro Sportback S5 3.0 TFSI Sportback 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet S5 3.0 TFSI Cabriolet

3000 3000 4200 2000 3000 3000 2000 3000

2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe 5dr Cpe 5dr Cpe 5dr Cpe 2dr Cab 2dr Cab

118500 133400 171900 94200 112500 134900 111600 135700

2.0 TFSI Coupe 2.0T TTS quattro Coupe 2.5T TTRS quattro Coupe

2000 2000 2500

2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe

A5

TT

A6

5 Series Sedan & Touring

X1

X3 X5

X6

CHERY J1

89900 1.3 hatch 114500 J3 137900 144300 1.6 hatch

J11

3.0 TDI quattro 150kW 3.0 TDI quattro 180kW 3.0 TFSI quattro 3.0 TDI quattro Avant

3000 3000 3000 3000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Wag

118700 2.0 SUV 113700 133700 CHRYSLER 138700 Grand Voyager Grand Voyager R/T Limited

3.0 TDI quattro S'back 3.0 TFSI quattro S'back

3000 3000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed

143700 143700

2.0 TDi quattro

2000

5dr SUV

2.0 TDi quattro 3.0 TDi quattro

2000 3000

5dr SUV 5dr SUV

3.0 TDI quattro 4.2 TDI quattro 6.0 TDI quattro

3000 4200 6000

5dr SUV 5dr SUV 5dr SUV

120900 CITROËN 148500 C3 255500 1.6 VTR

3.0 TDI quattro 3.0 TDI quattro LWB 4.2 TDI quattro 4.2 TDI quattro LWB

3000 3000 4200 4200

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

184700 1.6 VTi EGS 70kW 198700 DSTYLE 1.6 VTi 215200 DSPORT 1.6 VTi 229200 C4

A7

Q3 Q5 Q7

A8

1.6 VTi 88kW 1600 1.6 Turbo EGS 1600 1600 49700 1.6 HDI EGS Exclusive 2000 55500 2.0 Grand Picasso HDI 56500 DS4 1600 72600 1.6 So Chic EGS 115kW 2000 90800 2.0 Sport Chic 147kW 111200 1.6 So Chic HDI EGS Exclusive 1600 60800 C5 66800 2.0 Turbo Comfort 115kW 2000 69600 2.0 HDi Comfort 120kW 2000 80600 2.0 HDi Exclusive 120kW 2000 98800 3.0 HDi Exclusive 177kW 3000 2.0 HDI Comfort Tourer 2000 74300 C6 74700 3.0 HDi Exclusive 177kW 3000 77300 77800 DAIHATSU 85900 Sirion 87900 1.3 1300 106900 1.5 SX 1500 108900 112700 Terios 1500 165800 1.5 4WD 1500 175800 1.5 SX 4WD 74700 DODGE 85300 Caliber 91300 2.0 SXT 2000 116700 Journey 123300 2.7 SXT 2700 134800 2.7 R/T 2700 120700 2.0 R/T CRDi 2000 182200 120200 Nitro 3700 146200 3.7 SE 3700 193200 3.7 SXT

320i 320d 320i Sport/Modern/Luxury 320d Sport/Modern/Luxury 328i 328i Sport/Modern/Luxury 335i 335i Sport/Modern/Luxury 335d SE M3 Sedan M3 Sedan HP 320d Touring ES 320d Touring SE 320d Touring Sport 335d Touring SE 335d Touring Sport 335i Coupe SE 330d Coupe SE M3 Coupe 325i Convertible SE 335i Convertible SE M3 Convertible

1.4 TFSI S tronic 1.4 TFSI Sport S tronic 1.8 TFSI Sport S tronic 2.0 TDI S tronic 2.0 TDI Sport S tronic S3 Quattro S tronic RS3 Quattro S tronic 1.8 TFSI Cabriolet

A4 Avant

CC

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe 2dr Cab 2dr Cab 2dr Cab 2dr Cab 2dr Cab

39800 42800 47500

A4 Sedan

Body Man Auto

1600 1600 1800 2000 3000 3000 2000 2000 2000 2000 3000

1.4 TSFI S tronic 1400 3Dr Hbk 1.4 TSFI Sport S tronic 1400 3Dr Hbk 1.4 TSFI Sport Plus S tronic 1400 3Dr Hbk

A3 Sportback

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300C

DS3

56500

158600 168600

175800 186000

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Wag 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

29990 39990 39990 44990 44990 48990 46990

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Wag

46990 49990 62990 74990 52990

4dr Cpe

POA

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

18990

19990 23490

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

26240

27250 29590

5dr Wag

26990

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

39990 45990 54990

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

35900 51990

FIAT

1400 1400

3dr Hbk 3dr Cpe

26990 29990

1600 1600 1600 1600 1600

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

30990 23990 26990 25990 25990

1600 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Sed

35490 38490 41490 44490 49490 49490

2300 2300 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

5dr Hbk 5dr Wag 5dr Hbk 5dr Wag 5dr Hbk 5dr Wag 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

42990 44990 45900 47490 49990 51490 54990 47990 52990

23990 4.0 RWD TX 2.7 AWD TX Diesel 4.0 RWD TS 2.7 RWD TS Diesel 81990 2.7 AWD TS Diesel 4.0 Titanium RWD 57990 2.7 Titanium AWD diesel 62990 FG Falcon 62990 XT Sedan 67990 XR6 67990 XR6 73990 G6E 87990 G6E Turbo 4.0 XR6 AB

4000 2700 4000 2700 2700 4000 2700

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

49990 59990 54990 59990 64990 59990 69900

4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

48490 53990 58990 58990 63990 56990

27990 GS F6-E 29990 GT 37990 GT-P GT-E

4000 4000 5400 5400 5400

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

Territory

FG FPV

39990

Body Man Auto

73990 86990 95990

29490 32490

25490 27490

73990 89990 86990 95990 95990

GREAT WALL MOTORS X200

Body Man Auto Insight

X200 4x4 SUV diesel X200 4x4 SUV diesel auto

2000 2000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

31990

X240 4x4 SUV X2004x4 diesel SUV

2400 2000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

28990 31990

1.6 5 dr hatch

1600

5dr Hbk

22990

1.2 CD 1.2 CDX

1200 1200

3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk

16990 19490

X240

S SX 34990 E N

Cruze

24990

1800 1800 1400 1400 2000 2000 1800 1800 1400 1400 1400

4dr Sed 5dr Hbk 4dr Sed 4dr Hbk 4dr Sed 4dr Hbk 5dr Sed 5dr Hbk 4dr Hbk 4dr Sed 4dr Hbk

30400 30900

2.4L Petrol Captiva 2WD 2.2L Diesel 2WD

2400 2200

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

38490

2.4 SX 2WD 3.0 CX V6 AWD 3.0 LX V6 AWD 2.2 SX Diesel 2WD 2.2 CX Diesel AWD 2.2 LX Diesel AWD

2400 3000 3000 2200 2200 2200

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

41890 50890 55890 45890 52890 57890

Omega V6 SIDI Omega V6 LPG Berlina V6 SIDI Berlina V6 LPG SV6 SIDI SV6 LPG SS V8 SS V8 V-series SS V8 V-series Redline Calais V6 SIDI Calais V-seies V6 SIDI Calais V-series V8 Caprice LPG

3000 3600 3000 3600 3600 3600 6000 6000 6000 3600 3600 6000 3600

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

49990 53490 57290 53790 55490 58990 61490 71590 74490 58790 66790 72390 75190

Omega V6 SIDI Omega V6 LPG SV6 SIDI SV6 LPG SS V8 V-series SS V8 V-series Redline Calais V V6 SIDI Calais V8 V-series

3000 3600 3600 3600 6000 6000 3600 6000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

52390 55890 57890 61390 74290 77190 68990 74690

Captiva 5 Captiva 7

VE Commodore Series II

36400 38900 39400

VE Commodore Sportwagon Series II

HSV E-Series 3

Clubsport R8 Clubsport R8 Tourer Clubsport Black R8 GTS Senator Signature Grange Maloo R8 Ute

6200 6200 6200 6200 6200 6200 6200

4dr Sed 5dr Wag 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 2dr Ute

Caprice V6 SIDI Caprice V8 AFM

3600 6000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed

1300 1500

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

WM Caprice Series II

HONDA Jazz

1.3 S 1.5 Sport

City

24700

1500 1500 1500

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

26900

1.8S 1.8S Sport 2.0S IMA petrol/electric

1800 1800 2000 1300

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

32900 35400

1.8S 1.8L

1800 1800

4dr Hbk 4dr Hbk

32900

Civic Euro hatch

1300 1300 1300

3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk

44900 47000 49900

Euro S Euro L Euro Tourer L

2400 2400 2400

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Wag

43700

39990 44990

43500

2400 2400

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

39990 43990

2400 2400

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

43990 43990

3700 3700 2800

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

48990 53990 58990

4000 4000 4000 2800 4000

2dr Wag 2dr Wag 4dr Wag 4dr Wag 4dr Wag

51990 55990 56990 61990 60990

3600 3000 3600 5700 3000 5700 3000 6100

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

64990 69990 79990 86990 91990 91990 96990 106990

1.25 LX 1.25 EX

1200 1200

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

18590

18990 20990

1.4 LX hatch 1.4 LX hatch diesel 1.4 EX hatch

1400 1400 1400

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

22990

23490 24990 25790

1.6 petrol

1600

5dr Hbk

30490

2.4 Ltd 44900 2.4L Limited 47000 Cherokee 49900 3.7L V6 Sport 3.7L V6 Limited 47200 2.8L CRD Limited 51000 Wrangler 53200 Renegade Petrol Rubicon 39900 Renegade Petrol 48900 Renegade Diesel Rubicon Petrol 56600 Grand Cherokee 67335 3.6 V6 Laredo 59670 3.0 Laredo CRD

S Sport

2000 2400

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

V6 LN V6 LN Mugen V6 LN Sport

3500 3500 3500

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

S

2400

5dr Wag

1.4 GL 1.4

1400 1400

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

25490 25990

1.8 2.0 1.6 CRDi diesel 1.8 Elite 1.6 CRDi Elite diesel 1.6 wagon 1.6 CRDi wagon diesel 2.0 Elite wagon 1.6 CRDi Elite wagon diesel

1800 2000 1600 2000 1600 1600 1600 2000 1600

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

34490

1.6 hatch 1.6 Elite hatch 1.6 sedan 1.6 Elite sedan 1.6 CRDi sedan diesel

1600 1600 1600 1600 1600

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Sed

31990 35990 31990 35990 35990

2.0 LX hatch 2.0 SX hatch 2.0 LX sedan 2.0 SX sedan 2.0 SX Koup

2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

4dr Hbk 4dr Hbk 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 2dr Cpe

30490 34990 30490 34990 34990

1.8 Petrol 1.8 Elite 1.8 Elite Ltd

1800 1800 1800

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

2400 2400

4dr Sed 4dr Sed

46990 50990

1.6 GDI DCT 6-speed 1.6 GDI DCT 6-speed Elite

1600 1600

4dr Hat 4dr Sed

2.0 2.4 2.4 Elite 2.4 Elite Limited

2000 2400 2400 2000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4 dr Sed 4 dr Sed

35990 2.4LX GDi 39990 2.4 Ltd GDi 41990 Sportage 2.0 Urban LX FWD 39990 2.0 Urban EX FWD 44990 2.4 Petrol EX AWD 2.4 Petrol LTD AWD 42990 2.0R Diesel EX AWD 45490 2.0R Diesel LTD AWD

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

33990 37990 42990 46990 47990 51990

2.0 wagon

2000

5dr Wag

2000 2400 2400 2000 2000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

2400 2400 2200 2200 2200 2200

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

46990 49490 49990

2.0 2WD 2.4 4WD 2.4 Elite 4WD 2.0 R CRDi 4WD 2.0 R CRDi Elite 4WD

49990 Sorento R 52990 2.4 Urban FWD 7 seat 2.4 LX AWD 7 seat 44990 2.2 Urban FWD 7 seat diesel 2.2 LX AWD 7 seat diesel 2.2 EX AWD 7 seat diesel 40490 2.2 Limited AWD 7 seat dsl 45490 49990 Carnival 50990 2.9 diesel EX 54990 3.8 V6 LTD

2000 2000 2400 2400 2000 2000

2900 3800

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

2400 2200 2400 2200 3500 2200

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5 dr Wag 5dr Wag

53990 59990 59990 60990 60990 66990

90 Station Wagon SE 110 Station Wag SE

2400 2400

4dr Wag 4dr Wag

2.2D TD4 SE 2.2D TD4 HSE 2.2 SD4 2.2 SD4 HSE

2200 2200 2200 2200

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

66000 66000 69000 81000

2200 3000 3000 3000 5000 4200

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

90000 95000 100000 115000 125000 170000

2.7 TDV6 3.0 SDV6 3.0 SDV6 HSE 5.0 V8 HSE

2700 3000 3000 5000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

92000 110000 124000 159000

TD4 Pure wagon TD4 Dynamic wagon TD4 Prestige wagon SD4 Pure wagon SD4 Dynamic wagon SD4 Prestige wagon Si4 Pure wagon

2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2000

5dr Wag 5drWag 5drWag 5dr Wag 5drWag 5drWag 5dr Wag

79990 96500 98000 86500 103000 104500 86500

Accord V6

Odyssey

HYUNDAI i20 i30

Accent

Elantra

Veloster i45

i40 wagon ix35

88990 90290 89990 91290 93990 95290 101990 104290 106990 106990 Santa Fe 110990 2.4 5 Seat 84990 86290 2.2 CRDi 5 seat 2.4 Elite 7 seat 71690 2.2 CRDi 7 seat 85490 3.5 V6 Elite 2WD 7seat 2.2 CRDi Elite 7 seat

1.5 S 1.5 E 1.5 E Leather

Civic

30400 32400 33900 34400 36900 37400 31900 34500 37900 40400 40900

Body Man Auto

JEEP

SR Sport Mugen

Accord Euro

CC

35600 Patriot 36200 2.4 Sport 38800 2.4 Ltd 40000 Compass

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

CR-V

1.8 CD sedan 1.8 CD hatch 1.4 CD turbo sedan 1.4 CD turbo hatch 2.0 CD diesel sedan 2.0 CD diesel hatch 1.8 CDX sedan 1.8 CDX hatch 1.4L SRi turbo hatch 1.4 SRi-V turbo sedan 1.4 SRi-V turbo hatch

Body Man Auto

1300 1300 1300 1300

CR-Z

HOLDEN Barina Barina Spark

CC

38490

3.6 V6 Ltd 47000 5.7 V8 Ltd 3.0 Ltd CRD 5.7 V8 Overland 3.0 OverlandCRD 25990 6.1L V8 SRT-8 26990 35990 34490 39990 36990 43990 33990 38990 40490 42990

JAGUAR

28500 XF 31200 2.2 Luxury 3.0 V6 Luxury 29500 3.0D Luxury 31900 3.0D S Luxury 35200 5.0 V8 Luxury XFR 34900 XJ 37400 3.0D Premium Luxury 38500 3.0D Premium Luxury LWB 46000 5.0 V8 Premium Luxury 5.0 V8 Premium Luxury LWB 34900 5.0 V8 Portfolio 38900 5.0 V8 SC Portfolio

3000 3000 5000 5000 5000 5000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

155000 162500 180000 187500 200000 240000

KIA Picanto Rio

Soul

Cerato

Optima

LAND ROVER Defender Freelander 2

Discovery 4

Evoque

52990 57490 64990 45990 51990

68500 71500

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NEWPRICES Si4 Dynamic wagon Si4 Prestige wagon

CC 2000 2000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

3000 5000 5000 3600 5000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

* add $2,000 to these prices for 3-door Coupe models

Range Rover

Sport TDV6 Sport 5.0 V8 Sport 5.0 V8 Supercharged Vogue TDV8 Vogue 5.0 V8 Supercharged

LEXUS

CT200h hybrid CT200h Ltd hybrid CT200h F Sport hybrid IS250 V6 IS250 V6 Limited IS250 C Convertible IS250 C Convertible Ltd IS350 V6 Limited IS350 V6 sport IS F V8 LS460 GS250 V6 GS250 V6 F Sport GS350 V6 GS350 V6 F Sport GS400h V6 Hybrid GS400h V6 Hybrid F Sport LS600hl Hybrid RX350 V6 RX350 V6 Limited RX450H V6 Hybrid RX450H V6 Hybrid SE RX450H V6 Hybrid Limited LX570 4WD

Body Man Auto 103000 C300 Avantgarde 104500 C350 CDI Avantgarde BE C63 AMG CLC 200K Sport Coupe 138000 E Class 138000 E250 CDI Executive 179000 E250 CGI Executive 196000 E250 CDI Elegance/Avantg 226000 E250 CGI Elegance/Avantg E350 Elegance /Avantgarde 54500 E350 CDI Elegance/Avantg 70600 E500 Elegance/Avantgarde 72000 E63 69990 E250 CDI Coupe 86990 E350 Coupe 95500 E500 Coupe 103700 E250 CGI Cabriolet 101900 E350 Cabriolet 103300 E500 Cabriolet

1800 1800 1800 2500 2500 2500 2500 3500 3500 5000 4600 2500 2500 3500 3500 3500 3500 5000 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 5700

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Lim 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

1.5 Classic 1.5 Sport

1500 1500

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

GLX Sedan GSX Sedan SP25 Sedan SP25 Limited Sedan GLX Hatch GSX Hatch Skyactiv Hatch SP25 Hatch SP25 Limited Hatch MPS Hatch

2000 2000 2500 2500 2000 2000 2000 2500 2500 2300

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

2.0 Sedan GLX 2.5 Sedan GSX 2.5 Sedan Limited 2.5 Sport Hatch GSX 2.5 Sport Hatch Limited 2.0 Sport Wagon GLX 2.5 Sport Wagon GSX

2000 2500 2500 2500 2500 2000 2500

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Lbk 5dr Lbk 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

2.0L Roadster 2.0L Coupe

2000 2000

2dr Cab 2dr Cpe

51100 55100

Coupe

1300

4dr Cpe

56695

GLX FWD GSX FWD GSX AWD GSX AWD diesel Limited AWD Limited AWD diesel

2000 2000 2000 2200 2000 2200

5dr SUV 5dr SUV 5dr SUV 5dr SUV 5dr SUV 5dr SUV

GSX AWD Limited AWD

2500 2300

Limited AWD

3700

MAZDA Mazda2 Mazda3

Mazda6

MX-5 RX-8 CX-5

CX-7

CX-9

MERCEDES BENZ B Class

CC

151900 224900 102900 108900 117900 125900 134900 134900 280300 104900 116300 118600 128900 138100 196400

23245 25155

31695 39695 49195

49595

24645 26555

3000 3000 6200 1800

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 2dr Cpe

2200 1800 2200 1800 3500 3000 5400 6200 2200 3500 5400 1800 3500 5400

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe 2dr Cab 2dr Cab 2dr Cab

320 CDI SWB 350 SWB

3000 3500

4dr Sed 4dr Sed

ML 250 BlueTec ML 250 BlueTec Exclusive ML 350 BlueTec ML 350 BlueEfficiency ML 500 ML 63 AMG

2100 2100 3000 3000 5000 6300

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600

3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 3dr Hbk 4dr Wgn 4dr Wgn 4dr Wag 5dr Wgn 5dr Wgn 5dr Wgn 5dr Wgn 5dr Wgn 2dr Cab 2dr Cab

1500 1500

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

2000 2000 2000 2400 2000 2000 2000 2000 2400

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

R class

ML class

MINI

Ray Cooper Hatch Cooper D Cooper S Hatch John Cooper Works Clubman Cooper Clubman Cooper D Clubman Cooper S Countryman Cooper Countryman Cooper D Countryman Cooper D AWD Countryman Cooper S Countryman Cooper S AWD Cooper Convertible Cooper S Convertible

32795 35295 41195 44195 32795 35295 37395 MITSUBISHI 41195 Colt 44195 1.5 LS 1.5 Plus LS 41945 43945 50345 45895 51095 43795 45695

Lancer

2.0 ES sedan 2.0 SX sedan 2.0 VR sedan 2.4 VR-X sedan 2.0 Turbo Ralliart sedan 2.0 ES hatch 2.0 SX hatch 2.0 VR hatch 2.4 VR-X hatch

57150

ASX

CC 1800 1800

5dr Sed Sed/Hbk

31300 34100

1600 1600

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

31900 33900

3800

2dr Cpe

123900 2.0 L FWD 123900 2.5 ST-L 2.5 Ti 99900 2.0 TS dCI 112900 2.0 TL dCi

2000 2500 2500 2000 2000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

3500

5dr Wag

65950

2500

5dr Wag

76900

3000

5dr Wag

78300

X-Trail

122900 Murano 122900 3.5 V6 150900 Pathfinder 197990 2.5 Ti diesel 4WD

Patrol

29200 36200 40600 44200 54800 41200 45600 49200 45900 49200 51900 54200 57200 46200 54220

31900 3.0 ST-L Diesel 4WD 39200 PEUGEOT 43600 207 47200 1.6 XT 1.6 Premiere 44200 308 48600 1.6 CC petrol 52200 1.6 Access 48900 1.6 Active 52200 2.0Active HDi 55900 1.6 Allure 57200 2.0 Allure HDI 60200 2.0 HDi Active SW 49200 57200 4007 SUV 2.2 HDI Allure 2.2 HDI Allure SE

4008 SUV

28590 39390 28590 39390

23490 2.0 Active 2WD 28590 2.0 Allure 2WD 2.0 Feline 4WD 30690 3008 33290 1.6 Active 36290 1.6 Sport 40890 1.6 Luxury 51900 2.0 HDi Active 30690 2.0 HDi Sport 33290 2.0 HDi Luxury 36290 Partner 40890 1.6 HDi

RCZ

2000 2000 2000 2000 1800

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

5dr SUV 5dr SUV

2000 2400 2400 2400 3000 3000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

5dr SUV

2.5 TD GLS 59995 2.5 TD Exceed

2500 2500

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

3200 3200 3800

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

1400 1400

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

75690 Panamera 86890 Panamera diesel 86890 Panamera 4 Panamera S Panamera 4S Panamera S Hybrid 22600 Panamera Turbo 24100

1800

5dr Hbk

31300

Challenger Pajero

B180 B200 B200 CDI

1600 1600 2000

5d hbk 5d hbk 5d hbk

C200 CGI BlueEfficiency C220 CDI BlueEfficiency C250 CDI BlueEfficiency C250 CGI Avantgarde BE C300 CGI BlueEfficiency

1800 1800 1800 1800 3000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

69900 1.4 ST 72500 1.4 RX 87500 Tiida 84900 1.8 Hatch ST 99900

August 2012 2011 70 New Zealand Company Vehicle October 6

Micra

46990

Body Man Auto

101900 1.8 Sedan ST 109900 1.8 Sedan /Hatch Ti 166900 Juke 65990 1.6 ST 1.6 Ti 106900 Wingroad 106900 1.8 ST-L CVT 122900 Qashqai 122900 ST 142900 Ti 142900 +2 wagon ST 176900 Maxima 248900 350L 122900 122900 370Z 176900 Coupe 134900 Roadster 154900 GT-R 188900 Coupe

2.0 LS 56695 2.0 Sport 2 0 LS AWD 39690 2.0 Sport AWD 41390 1.8 D4 Sport diesel 43390 Outlander 46990 2.0 ES front-wheel-drive 52990 2.4 LS AWD 55990 2.4 XLS AWD 7 seats 2.4 VR-X AWD 7 seats 3.0 VR AWD 7 seats 40195 3.0 VR-X AWD 7 seats 48995

3.2 CDI GLS 49990 3.2 CDI Exceed 56990 3.8 V6 Exceed 56900 NISSAN

C Class

Body Man Auto

36290 1.6 (200hp man) 33890 38890 508 42990 1.6 Active petrol 2.0 HDi Allure diesel 2.0 SW HDi Allure diesel 2.2 HDi GT diesel 38890 2.2 HDi SW GT diesel 42990 45990 PORSCHE 51090 Cayenne 51090 Cayenne 56190 Cayenne diesel Cayenne S 58290 Cayenne S Hybrid 63390 Cayenne Turbo

Panamera

RENAULT Megane 2.0 petrol

2.0 2.0 RS RS

Ko

1800

5dr Wag

34400

2.5 2.5 2.0

2000 2000 2000

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Wag

36700 40800 40800

2.0

3500

4dr Sed

52990

3700 3700

2dr Cpe 2dr Cab

75700

77700 82800 185000

36990

38990 43990 47990 46990 49990

1400 1600

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

25990 27990

1600 1600 1600 2000 1600 2000 2000

2dr Cab 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Wag

55990 29990 37990 41990 41990 45990 45990

2200 2000

4dr Wag 4dr Wag

54990 57490

2000 2000 2000

4dr Wag 4dr Wag 4dr Wag

37990 39990 45990

1600 1600 1600 2000 2000 2000

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

42990 47990 50990 46990 51990 54990

1600

4dr Van

29990

1600

2dr Cpe

64990

1600 2000 2000 2000 2000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Wag 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

46990 54990 57990 65990 68990

3600 3000 4800 3000 4800

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

139500 140500 183500 197500 270000

3000 3000 3000 4800 4800 3000 4800

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

192400 192400 202400 260000 270000 273000 350000

64990

Fl

SK Fa

1.2 1.4 1.2

Ye

1.2 2.0

O

TSI TD TSI vR vR TSI TD TSI vR vR Sco

Su

1.8 2.0 2.0 3.6 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.6

SS Ko

Sp Sp SP

St

2.7

Ky

2.0 2.7

Re

Sp Sp SP

SU Fo

X XS XS XT Die

Im

2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 XV

Le

2.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.6 2.5 2.5 2.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

Tr

Trib 2000

4dr Sed

31990

34990

O

Body Man Auto

2000 2000 2000 2000

4dr Sed 2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe

2.5 4x2 petrol 2.5 4x4 petrol 2.0 diesel 4x4

2500 2500 2000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

2.0 petrol

2000

1.2 TSI 1.4 vRS 1.2 TSI Combi

CC

Body Man Auto

39990 2.0 Diesel 54990 2.5i 2.5i Premium 3.6R 3.6R Premium 37990 SUZUKI 43990 Alto 49990 1.0

2000 2500 2500 3600 3600

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

54490 46990

1000

5dr Hbk

17250

4dr Sed

34990 1.2 1.2 Ltd

1200 1200

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

18990

1200 1400 1200

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Wag

1400 1400 1400 1600

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

20500 22500 23500 27500

1.2 TSiDSG 2.0 TDI DSG 4x4

1200 2000

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

TSI 90 Liftback TDI 77 Liftback diesel TSI 118 Liftback vRS TSI Liftback vRS TDI Liftback diesel TSI 90 Wagon TDI 77 Wagon diesel TSI 118 Wagon vRS TSI Wagon vRS TDI Wagon diesel Scout 4x4 TDI Wagon diesel

1400 1600 1800 2000 2000 1400 1600 1800 2000 2000 2000

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

28000 1.4 37000 1.4 GLX 30500 1.4 Ltd 1.6 Sport 37500 SX4 48000 2.0 GLX 2WD 2 .0 LTD 2WD 37000 2.0 GLX AWD 39000 2.0 LTD AWD 41500 2.0 LTD Sedan 52000 Kizashi 54000 2.4 GLX 39500 2..4 Limited 41500 2.4 Sport AWD 44000 Jimny 54500 1.3 4WD JX 56500 1.3 4WD Sierra 66500 Grand Vitara

2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 4dr Sed

25990 27990 27990

1.8 TSI 118 2.0 TDI 103 diesel 2.0 TDI 125 diesel 3.6 V6 4x4 1.8 TSI 118 wagon 2.0 TDI 103 wagon 2.0 TDI 103 4x4 wagon 2.0 TDI 125 wagon 2.0 TDI 125 4x4 wagon 3.6 V6 4x4 wagon

1800 2000 2000 3600 1800 2000 2000 2000 2000 3600

5dr Sed 5dr Sed 5dr Sed 5dr Sed 5dr Sed 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Lbk 5dr Lbk 5dr Combi

46000 48500 59500 66500 48500 51000 54000 62000 63000 69000

Sports 4x2 Diesel Sports 4x4 Diesel SPR 4x4 Diesel

2000 2000 2000

5 dr Wag 5 dr Wag 5 dr Wag

2.7 Sports 7 seat

2700

5dr MPV

2.0L 2.7L

2000 2700

5dr SUV 5dr SUV

Sports (121kw) Sports (137kw) SPR

2700 2700 2700

5dr SUV 5dr SUV 5dr SUV

X XS XS Ltd XT (Turbo) Diesel

2500 2500 2500 2500 2000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

51490 47490

2.0i Sedan/Hatch 2.0i-L Sedan/Hatch 2.0i-S Sedan/Hatch 2.0i-SL Sedan/Hatch XV crossover

2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

Sdn/Hbk Sdn/Hbk Sdn/Hbk Sdn/Hbk 5dr Hbk

34990 37990 39990 44990 36990

2.0 Diesel Sedan 2.5i Sport Sedan 2.5i Sport Spec B Sedan 2.5i Premium Sedan 3.6R Premium Sedan 2.5i GT Spec B Sedan 2.5i GT Spec B Premium 2.0 Diesel Wagon 2.5i Sport Wagon 2.5i Sport Wagon Spec B 2.5i Premium wagon 2.5i GT Spec B Wagon 2.5i GT Spec B Premium

2000 2500 2500 2500 3600 2500 2500 2000 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500

4dr Sdn 4dr Sdn 4dr Sdn 4dr Sdn 4dr Sdn 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

50990 42490

Tribeca

3600

5dr Wag

Koleos

Fluence

SKODA Fabia

Yeti

Octavia

Superb

SSANGYONG Korando

Stavic

Kyron AWD

Rexton II AWD

SUBARU Forester

Impreza

Legacy

Tribeca

Outback

51990 58990

Splash Swift

34990

36990

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

35990 41990

1300 1300

3dr Wag 3dr Wag

19990 22990

2400 2400 2400

3dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

31690 37990

1.3 YR 3-door 1.3 YR 5-door 1.5 YRS 5-door 1.5 Sedan

1300 1300 1500 1500

3dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 4dr Sed

Hybrid 5-door Hybrid 5-door alloy wheels Hybrid 5-door s-Tech

1500 1500 1500

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

1800 1800 1800 1800 1500

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Hbk

TOYOTA Yaris

Prius C

38990 Corolla 42990 1.8 GX Hatch 47990 1.8 GLX Hatch 1.8 GX Sedan 44990 1.8 GLX Sedan 1.5 GX Wagon 41990 Prius 49990 Hybrid Hybrid i-Tech 55790 Prius V 54990 Hybrid 7 seat wagon 59990 Hybrid s-Tech 7 seat wagon Hybrid i-Tech 7 seat wagon

1800 1800

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

1800 1800 1800

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

2000

5dr Wag

2500 2500 2500 2400 2400

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

3500 3500 3500

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

2.4 MPV Wagon

2400

4dr Wag

2.4 Petrol 2.4 Petrol Ltd 2.2 Diesel

2400 2400 2200

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

Avensis

40990

61490 67490 51990 43990 63490 69990

41990 2.0 Wagon 45990 Camry 50490 2.5 GL 52490 2.5 Atara S 2.5 Atara SX 2.4 Hybrid 36990 2.4 Hybrid iTech

39990 Aurion 41990 3.5 V6 AT-X 46990 3.5 V6 Sportivo SX6 37990 3.5 V6 Touring

Previa

44490 48990 49990 56490 61490 67490

Rav4

Highlander

3.5 V6 SUV 2WD 3.5 V6 SUV 4WD 45990 3.5 V6 SUV Limited 4WD 50490 FJ Cruiser 51490 4.0 V6 63490 Land Cruiser Prado 69990 3.0 GX TD 3.0 VX TD 71990 4,0 VX Limited TD petrol

23790

Body Man Auto

48990 Land Cruiser 200 53990 VX diesel 59990 VX Limited diesel 65990

3000

5dr Wag

107690

4500 4500

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

125500 147500

1.4 19550 1.4 Plus 1.2 TSI 20500 1.2 TSI Cross Polo 21990 GTI TSI

1400 1400 1200 1200 1400

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk

25750 28500 31500 35000 37500

1400 1600 1400 2000 2000 2000 1400 1600 1400

5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Hbk 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Cpe

38500 40750 43750 45750 58500 73500 40000 42000 43000

2.0 TSI 155kW 37990 R TSI 195kW 43990 Eos 48500 2.0 TSI

2000 2000

2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe

59000 70250

2000

2dr Cpe

60250

1.8 TSi 118kW petrol 24500 2.0 TDI 103kW diesel 2.0 TDI 125kW diesel 33190 1.8 TSi 118kW Wagon 39500 2.0 TDI 103kW Wagon 41990 2.0 TDI 125kW Wagon 2.0 TDI 125kW Alltrack 4WD CC 2.0 125kWTDI CC 3.6 V6 FSI 23290 Tiguan 25290 2.0 TSi 27490 2.0 TDi 30540

1800 2000 2000 1800 2000 2000 2000 2000 3600

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 5dr Sed 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 4dr Cpe 4dr Cpe

47500 49500 57750 50000 52000 60200 59500 61750 73250

2000 2000

5dr SUV 5dr SUV

48750 53250

3000 3000 4200

5dr SUV 5dr SUV 5dr SUV

93250 108000 139500

2500 2500

2dr Cpe 2dr Cpe

49990 57990

2500

2dr Cpe

79990

2500

4dr Sed

49990

1600 2000 2000 3000 3000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

59990 72990 68990 79990 90990

1600

4dr Wag

53990

1600 2000 2000 3000 3000

4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed 4dr Sed

62990 75990 69990 82990 93990

3000

5dr Wag

84990

T5 AWD 65090 D5 AWD D5 AWD R Design 43290 T6 AWD 48990 T6 AWD R-Design

3200 2400 2400 3000 3000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

69990 79990 89990 86990 99990

D5 AWD

2400

5dr Wag

83990

3200 2400

5dr Wag 5dr Wag

89990 89990

VOLKSWAGEN Polo

2400 2400 2400

2.4 JLX 2.4 JLX 2.4 Limited

CC 3.0 VX Limited TD

Golf

23990 24990 28990 27990 29990 29990 31990 29990

1.4 TSI 90kW 1.6 TDI 77kW BlueMotion 1.4 TSI 118kW 2.0 TDI 103kW GTI TSI 155kW R TSI 199kW 1.4 TSI 90kW Wagon 1.6 TDI 77kw Wagon 1.4 TSI 90kW Cabriolet

Scirocco

Passat

Touareg

TDi V6 150kW diesel 30990 TDi V6 180kW diesel 31990 TDi V8 250kW diesel 34990

VOLVO

34490

30490

35990 C30 39490 T5 S 35890 T5 R-Design 38990 C70 32490 T5 S

S40

49990 T5 S 55490 S60 T4 50990 T5 R-Design 55490 D3 65490 T6 AWD T6 AWD R-Design 47990 V50 T4 44990 V60 48890 T4 51490 T5 R-Design 50990 D3 56890 T6 AWD T6 AWD R-Design 49690 V70 51790 T6 52090 XC60

41790 47390 50490

XC70

3500 3500 3500

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

54990 XC90 59490 3.2 AWD 67490 D5 AWD

4000

5dr Wag

70990

3000 3000 4000

5dr Wag 5dr Wag 5dr Wag

80490

82090 92190 106690

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NEWPRICES

CC 2.0 Luxury pack 2.0 Coupe-Cabriolet RS250 Cup turbo RS250 Cup Trophee turbo

NEWPRICES

CC

Body Man Auto

1.6 HDi diesel

1600

4dr Van

29990

Scuo 272.4L20

2000

4dr Van

39996

Ducato Medium 251.BG2 Ducato Medium 251.BG3 Ducato Heavy 251.HG2 Ducato Heavy 251.HG3

2300 3000 2300 3000

4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van

49995

FIAT Scudo Van

Ducato Van

FORD Ranger

4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute

40290

4.0 F6 4.0 GS

4000 4000

2dr Ute 2dr Ute

73990 66990

4.0 XR6 4.0 XR6 turbo

4000 5400

2dr Ute 2dr Ute

330 Low Roof D/dr 330 Med Roof 350 Med Roof 350 Med Roof D/dr 350 High Roof 350 High Roof D/dr 350 Jumbo 460 Jumbo 430L Cab/chassis 460 ELWB Cab/chassis 12 Seater Bus 14 Seater Bus

2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400

4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 2dr c/c 2dr c/c 4dr Van 4dr Van

49790 50390 56090 56790 59290 59990 65590 67790 54590 57490 65490 66390

2400 2400 2400 2000 2000 2000

2dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr ute 4dr ute 4dr ute

20990 25990 28990 26990 27990 30990

FG Falcon Ute Transit

GREAT WALL UTES V-240 4x2 single c/c V-240 4x2 double cab V-240 4x4 double cab V-200 4x4 single c/c V-200 4x2 diesel D/C V-200 4x4 diesel D/C

HINO 300 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK

614 Short 614 Short Dump 614 Medium 616 Short 616 Medium 714 Hybrid 716 Medium 716 Dump 816 Medium 816 Crew 916 Long

HOLDEN Combo

4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000

Truck Truck Truck Truck Truck Truck Truck Truck Truck Truck Truck

3.0 LX 2WD Single Cab 3.0 LSX 4WD Space Cab 3.0 LX 4WD Double Cab 3.0 LS 2WD Double Cab 58993 3.0 LS 4WD Double Cab 61590

2200 2200 2500 2500 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200

FPV FG series Ute

ISUZU UTE D-Max

52998

4x2 XL Super Cab wellside 4x2 XLT Super Cab wellside 4x2 XL Double Cab wellside 4x2 XLT Double cab w/s 4x4 XL Supercab c/c 4x4 XL Supercab w/s 4x4 XLT Supercab w/s 4x4 XLT Double Cab c/c 4x4 XL Double Cab w/s 4x4 XLT Double Cab w/s Wildtrack Double Cab

42690 46190 50790 52790 52990 54090 58690 64290

55700 51700

IVECO Daily Van

35S14 V 8m3 50C18V 12m3 50C18V 15m3 46990 50C18V 17m3 44690 Daily cab & chassis 48190 50C18 CC swb 50C18 CC lwb 65C18 CC swb 57090 65C18 CC lwb

3000 3000 3000 3000

2dr c/c 2dr c/c 2dr c/c 2dr c/c

66331 67269 74475 75412

3000 3000 3000 3000

4dr c/c 4dr c/c 4dr c/c 4dr c/c

77032 77970 82148 83086

2900

2dr Truck

34990

2400 2400 2400 2400 2400

2dr Ute 2dr Ute 4dr Ute 2dr Ute 4dr Ute

61500 64500 71500 61500 71500

4x2 GLX single cab c/c 4x2 GLX single cab wellside 4x2 GLX Freestyle c/c 4x2 GLX Freestyle wellside 4x2 GLX Double Cab w/s 4x2 GSX Double Cab w/s 4x4 GLX S/Cab DX C/C 4x4 GLX Freestyle c/c 4x4 GLX Freestyle w/s 4x4 GLX Freestyle Plus c/c 4x4 GLX Double Cab c/c 4x4 GLX Double Cab w/s 4x4 GSX Double Cab w/s 41500 4x4 Ltd Double Cab w/s

3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200

2dr Ute 2dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 2dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute

35295 37395 38395 40295 42695 45495 46795 49795 51795 50995 51295 51295 56895 58895

109 CDI SWB 47300 109 CDI MWB 111 CDI MWB 111 CDI LWB 111 CDI LWB 51200 115 CDI LWB 59100 120 CDI LWB

2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 3000

5dr Van 5dr Van 5dr Van 5dr Van 5dr Van 5dr Van 5dr Van

40800 41800 44300 45600 46450 46800 55300

Trend CDI 8 seats Ambiente CDI 7 seats Ambiente CDI V6 7seat

2200 2200 3000

5dr Van 5dr Van 5dr Van

209 CDI SWB

2148

4dr Van

48700

2148 2148 2148 2148 2148 2987 2987

4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van

53300 55500 59400 56800 60700 60300 64200

515 CDI LWB 2148 4dr Van 54600 515 CDI LWB 2148 4dr Van 518 CDI LWB 2987 4dr Van 49000 518 CDI LWB 2987 4dr Van 55400 Sprinter Cab Chassis (excl GST) 60100 311 CDI S 2148 2dr C/C 515 CDI L 2148 2dr C/C

66700 68900 70200 72400

Daily Duo cab & chassis

56090 50C18 DCC swb 60690 50C18 DCC lwb 66290 65C18 DCC swb 65C18 DCC lwb 73990 KIA 66990

K2900

2.9 DSL Light Truck

LAND ROVER Defender

110 single cab chassis 130 single cab chassis 110 dbl cab p/up 110 Cab chassis 130 Dbl Cab P/up

MAZDA BT-50

MERCEDES BENZ Vito panel van (excl GST)

Viano

4dr Van

30400

DX 4x2 Cab/chassis LX 4x2 Crew Cab LT 4x2 Crew Cab LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab DX 4x4 Sgl cab/chassis LX 4x4 Spacecab/chassis LTZ 4x4 Spacecab LX 4x4 Crew Cab/chassis LX 4x4 Crew Cab pickup LT 4x4 Crew Cab pickup 4x4 Crew Cab PU LX 4x4 Crew Cab PU LT

2500 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800

2dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 2dr Ute 2dr Ute 2dr Ute 2dr Ute 2dr Ute 2dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute

38400 44400 45900 49900 44900 49400 58400 51400 54400 55900 47900 52500

SV6 SIDI SS SS V

3600 6000 6000

2dr Ute 2dr Ute 2dr Ute

60100

CRDi 2.5 seat

2500

5dr Van

46990

48990

CRDi Elite 8 seat

2500

5dr Van

56990

2WD GL D/cab chassis 58990 2WD GLX S/cab chassis

HYUNDAI i-Load Delivery Van i-Max Passenger Van

35890 46890 47890 44790 52490

66035 77459 80970 84483

1800

VE Ute

2dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute

5dr Van 5dr Van 5dr Van 5dr Van

Van

Colorado

3000 3000 3000 3000 3000

Body Man Auto

2300 3000 3000 3000

45990 48990

42700 52200 4400 45000 46000 56000 48500 59300

CC

Sprinter 3T (excl GST)

Sprinter 3.5T (excl GST)

47900 311 CDI S MWB 51900 313 CDI MWB 313 CDI LWB 315 CDI MWB 315 CDI LWB 318 CDI MWB 318 CDI LWB

Sprinter 5T (excl GST)

MITSUBISHI Triton

August 2012 2011 72 New Zealand Company Vehicle October 8

2500 2500

CC

2WD GLX D/cab w/side 2WD GLS D/cab W/side 4WD GL S/cab chassis 4WD GL D/cab chassis 4WD GL D./cab w/side 46890 4WD GLX D/cab w/side 54590 4WD GLS D/cab w/side

2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500

4dr Ute 4dr Ute 2dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute

42990 45990 42990 44990 46990 51090 54190

2.4 SWB Petrol 2.4 LWB Petrol

2400 2400

4dr Van 4dr Van

30690 35790

2500 2500 2500 2500

2dr Ute 4dr Ute 2dr Ute 4dr Ute

30200 34450 39450 44500

3000

5dr Van

45450

47550

2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 3000

4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute

39900 42900 45900 46490 48490 49490 52490 57490

41900 44900 47900 48490 50490 51490 54490 59490 67990

1600

5dr Van

22500

2.7 ZL 3 seat 2.7 ZL 6 seat 3.0 ZL Diesel 3 seat 3.0 ZL Diesel 6 seat 3.0 ZX Diesel 3 seat 3.0 12 Seat minibus

2700 2700 3000 3000 3000 3000

5dr Van 5dr Van 5dr Van 5dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van

46190 47190 49890 50090 55690 69790

4x2 Sgle Cab Chassis Petrol 47495 4x2 Sgle Cab Chassis Diesel 4x2 Extra Cab Diesel 4x2 Dble Cab Petrol 4x2 Dble Cab Diesel 4x4 Sgle Cab Chassis Diesel 4x4 Xtra Cab Chassis Dsl 4x4 Xtra Cab Dsl 58895 4x4 Xtra Cab SR5 Dsl 61895 4x4 Dble cab Diesel 4x4 SR5 Dble Cab Diesel

2700 3000 3000 2700 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000

2dr Ute 2dr Ute 2dr Ute Dbl cab Dbl cab 2dr Ute 2dr Ute 2dr Ute 2dr Ute 4dr Ute 4dr Ute

35790 40090 42090 40390 43990 47490 51090 53990 59290 53190 59390

4.5 Diesel Cab/Ch 4.5 Diesel Cab/Ch Turbo 4.5 Turbo Diesel Hard top 4.5 Turbo Diesel Wagon LX

4500 4500 4500 4500

2dr Cc 2dr Cc 2dr Cc 2dr Cc

68690 74790 79490 82490

1200 1600 1200 1600 1600

3dr Van 3dr Van 3dr Van 3dr Van 3dr Van

29900 35250 32750 38100

Double cab TDI 340Nm 2WD 2000 DC TDI Highline 400Nm 2WD 2000 Double cab TDI 400Nm 4WD 2000 DC TDI 400Nm 4WD Highline 2000

Dbl cab Dbl cab Dbl cab Dbl cab

43990 49990 56990 61990

2.0 TDI 250Nm 2.0 TDI 340Nm 2.0 TDI 400Nm 2.0 TDI 400Nm 4Motion 2.0 TDI 250Nm LWB 2.0 TDI 340Nm 2.0 TDI 340Nm 4Motion 2.0 TDI 400Nm 2.0 TDI 400Nm 4Motion 2.0 TDI 340Nm Caravelle 2.0 TDI 400Nm Multivan

2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van

46950 51500 53500 59500 49500 54000 60000 56000 62000

2.0 TDI 35 300Nm High MWB 2.0 TDI 35 340Nm High MWB 2.0 TDI 35 340Nm High LWB 2.0 TDI 50 340Nm High LWB

2000 2000 2000 2000

4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van 4dr Van

63000 66000 69000 76000

L300

72582 NISSAN 82518 Navara DX 86030 4x2 S/cab C/C ABS 89544 4x2 D/cab W/side 4x4 S/cab C/C 71390 4x4 D/cab W/side 72328 Urvan 79534 3.0 4x2 Van 80471

Navara D40

2WD RX D/C diesel wellside 82091 2WD ST D/C diesel wellside 83029 2WD ST-X D/C diesel 87207 4WD RX King Cab c/c diesel 88145 4WD RX King Cab w/s diesel 4WD RX D/C diesel wellside 4WD ST D/C wellside 4WD ST-X 450 diesel 4WD ST-X 550 diesel

SUZUKI APV

1.6 APV Van

TOYOTA Hiace

Hilux

Landcruiser 70 series

4dr Ute 2dr Ute

52645 58650

39890 34790

Body Man Auto

VOLKSWAGEN Caddy

1.2 TSI 1.6 TDI 68810 Maxi LWB 1.2 TSI 82760 Maxi LWB 1.6 TDI 94668 Maxi Life 5-seater 1.6 TDI

Amarok

T5 Transporter

Crafter van

69990

44990 48090

53190 56190

48490 52090 57690 72090

56990 61890

38750 41600 47990

55000 57000 63000 57500 59500 65500 62990 76500

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