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Porsche Cayman GTS
■ When Porsche writes GTS on its
cars, expect something special – these three letters have been on the lips of racing enthusiasts ever since they were introduced in 1963. The Cayman GTS is the most powerful and fastest iteration of this mid-engine sports model, its 3.4-litre six-cylinder boxer engine propelling it from 0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds. www.porsche.co.za
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Lamborghini Huracán
■ This outrageous metal origami replaces the much-loved Gallardo
and is instantly recognisable as nothing other than a Lamborghini. The revolutionary carbon-fibre and lightweight-aluminium supercar look positively aeronautical. 0-100km/h arrives in just 3.2 seconds as it blasts towards a top speed of 323km/h. Inside the cockpit, the fighter-jet feel continues with a high-resolution display of the variety of high-tech gauges that monitor this beast. www.lamborghini.com
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
■ With an appealing design and a real step-up in quality, the refined C-Class
owes much to the superb S-Class. Comfortable and enjoyable to drive, it’s every inch a premium car. The minimalist design gives you much more interior space – in fact, you’ll feel as if you’ve been upgraded from economy to business class. It’s that good! www.mercedes-benz.co.za
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Infiniti QX80
■ Few cars project presence on the road like the QX80. Fitted
with one of the smoothest torque-converter transmissions available, it shifts imperceptibly and offers ample space for the long-legged in all three rows. Fold down the second- and third-row seats and it reveals a huge luggage bay. And while this massive SUV is far from subtle, it’s full of luxury appointments. www.infiniti.co.za
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Range Rover Sport
■ A cornucopia of chassis-control systems and some clever automotive
alchemy make the all-new Sport great fun to drive. The V8 petrol engine accelerates 0-100km/h in almost Bentley-hushed quiet, and although configured primarily for road use, you’ll barely notice when you take it offroad in impossibly difficult terrain. Unsurpassed by rivals off-road, it’s the most dynamic and agile Land Rover yet. www.landrover.com
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