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NOVEMBER 9 - 15 | 2018

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FOREVER YOUNG: Subaru Forester has bold styling of bumpers, muscular guards and a shoulder line emphasising its height.

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By DEREK OGDEN model’s great combination of emotional value, practicality, and technology,” he adds.

Among the latest technology making its debut is the Subaru Driver Monitoring System, tagged as Driver Focus. It enables drivers to personalise cabin preferences, which according to the Subaru Oz, is a first for a mainstream brand in Australia.

Further improvements include a more responsive and efficient engine and added sportiness to the CVT transmission in manual mode, the roomiest Forester cabin, upgrades to X-Mode for added surefootedness, reverse automatic braking

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and the addition of digital radio.

Forester also becomes the third Subaru model, after Impreza and XV, to take on 12-month / 12,500 km servicing through efficiencies gained via the maker’s Global Platform.

Four variants are available; 2.5i, 2.5i-L, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S, starting at $33,490, plus on-road costs, with the range-topping 2.5i-S at $41,490. On test was the latter.

STYLING Through the generations the Forester has morphed from a compact all-wheel drive wagon to a genuine off-road sports utility vehicle, the latest version capping off the elevation with the ground clearance (220 mm) of a genuine

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go-almost-anywhere vehicle.

Along with this comes the bold styling of bumpers, muscular guards and a shoulder line emphasising this height. A variation on Subaru’s classic hexagonal grille, with astronomy-inspired motif, is joined by C-shaped headlights, repeated in the rear light design. LED lights help reduce power consumption and therefore improve fuel efficiency.

All models roll on new design 17-inch (2.5i and 2.5i-L) and 18-inch wheels (2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S), while added loopholes in the roof rails of the 2.5i-S, enable ropes and straps to be tied down onto the rails.

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IF the Subaru Forester were a human timber-getter, he would be well past retirement age. However, the recently released popular Subaru all-wheel drive wagon, in its fifth generation, is confidently plugging away into the future.

Subaru Australia managing director, Colin Christie, says it is 21 years since first generation Forester was launched in Australia, establishing a whole new trend by becoming the original compact SUV. “It was Subaru’s best-seller last year, with more than 12,000 vehicles sold, taking us close to a quarter of a million Foresters sold since launch. With the launch of this new generation, we see every opportunity to build on that success, thanks to the new

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Kia Rio

gets serious upgrades

UPGRADE: Latest Kia Rio features major changes under the skin.

KIA Rio competes in one of the most hard-fought sales segments in Australia so it made sense to give a full-on revamp with major mechanical changes to give it more weapons to fight with.

The entry level Rio S is unchanged, with a 1.4-litre petrol engine mated to either a sixspeed manual or four-speed automatic.

Much bigger news is that the Rio Si and SLi models have been replaced by a new Kia Rio Sport. It has 17-inch alloy wheels and, importantly, a six-speed automatic

By EWAN KENNEDY that replaces the four-speed. It has cruise control, leather trim on the steering wheel and gear lever, as well as powered folding door mirrors.

At the top of the range, the Rio GT-Line has a sporty 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol with 88kW of power and 172Nm of torque.

It now drives the front wheels through a seven-speed dual clutch transmission.

GT-Line features a body kit and a full-

Future Focus From page 1 INTERIOR With outer dimensions increased in all cases, occupants benefit from more shoulder, hip and leg room all round. Cargo space is expanded to 498 litres in models with or without sunroof.

The spacious look inside is highlighted by rounded design, incorporating high quality materials, silver framed displays and controls, while white LED map lights improve night-time visibility and complement the wide-body interior ambience.

The elevated centre console adds substance to the look, offering plenty of storage space in front of the gear shifter.

INFOTAINMENT A Multi-Function Display is situated at atop the centre of the instrument panel, showing outside temperature and clock at all times.

The 6.3-inch colour screen can be changed by using the steering wheel control switch, providing the driver and all passengers with useful and entertaining information, with easy-to-understand visual cues.

The widescreen full colour MFD provides a wealth of information including vehicle dynamics control and fuel efficiency.

Embedded navigation is available in 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S models.

A liquid crystal display in the instrument cluster, between the gauges, includes driving and graphical information for driving and control. The unit shows information including rear-view camera display and entertainment information.

Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto

on range of LED lights: Daytime Running Lights, Position Lamps, foglights and rear lights.

Infotainment uses a six-speaker sound system, Bluetooth as well as Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility.

Safety is increasingly important to buyers in this class as many are youngsters and their parents are concerned about them.

Standard features on all include ABS, ESC, VSM, reverse parking sensors, rearview camera and six airbags. The GT-Line adds

AEB and Lane Keep Assist to the passive safety features.

Kia’s 7-Year Warranty, 7-Year Capped Price Servicing and 7-Year Roadside Assist is a major plus for the Rio, indeed for all vehicles in the South Korean marque’s range.

Pricing starts at $16,990 RRP for the manual and $17,490 drive away for the automatic. The Sport trim starts at $17,990 drive away for the manual and $18,990 for the 6-speed automatic. The GT-Line is $21,990 drive away.

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feature popular apps in the infotainment system via voice recognition. Forester 2.5iS features Harman Kardon premium audio, with eight speakers, plus subwoofer.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The 2.5-litre direct injection four-cylinder horizontally-opposed Boxer engine is 90 per cent new and offers increased combustion efficiency. Power and torque are up to 136 kW (+7.9pc) and 239 Nm (+1.7pc), respectively. Weight is down 1.9 kg, while noise is also reduced.

A Lineartronic continuously variable transmission with manual overrides puts power to ground through all four wheels.

SAFETY A Forester variant was the first Japanesemade vehicle – and first compact SUV – to receive a five-star ANCAP rating in

early 2003.

Every Forester features the latest generation EyeSight driver assist system.

Stereo camera images are in colour and the recognition is optimised, enabling ‘vision’ of multiple items simultaneously.

Added to existing EyeSight functions is emergency lane keep assist that can help prevent crashes if a stupid driver starts drifting into another lane.

DRIVING With generations of development, the roomiest Forester yet, in 2.5i-S spec, has no trouble in offering a spacious, comfortable and modern ambience for driver and passengers.

For the first time, SI-Drive features in normally aspirated Foresters, in the 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S variants. It is designed

to improve fuel efficiency in ‘I’ mode and increase engine speed in ‘S’ mode.

SI-Drive control is enhanced for greater responsiveness.

In ‘I’ mode, the test 2.5i-S fuel consumption tipped over 10 litres per 100 kilometres in city and suburbs and 5.5 litres per 100 kilometres when let free on the highway.

Forester 2.5i-S has two switchable modes, controlled using an easy-to-check dial.

When D.Snow / Mud is selected, engine torque control allows the unit to generate maximum torque more quickly, producing moderate wheel slip, making it easier to unstick the vehicle, in deep snow or mud.

We had to take the maker’s word for this.

The amount of information available to the driver is as comprehensive as found on many far more expensive vehicles. On the downside, the use of three separate screen displays has the eyes scanning over a large area when maybe they should be concentrating on the road ahead.

Our test vehicle apparently suffered a tailgate fail as it refused to lift. A Subaru tech put a finger (literally) on it straight away. A locking button on the lower dash near the steering wheel had been pushed right in accidentally, probably by the driver’s knee and was preventing the tailgate from responding.

SUMMARY The Forester has been around long enough to have built up a large fan base and there’s no reason this should not only become bigger with the latest super-specced top dog, the 2.5i-S.

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November 9 - 15 | 2018

Jaguar XF sportbrake

A DIFFERENT CLASS: Jaguar Sportbrake is long, low and sleek. Who says station wagons have to be boring?

By EWAN KENNEDY JAGUAR’S “Grace, Space and Pace” is one of the most recognised of all automotive advertising slogans. And it certainly applies to our road test car this week, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake.

Let’s examine how the three important words have been translated into a vehicle to see Jaguar into the third decade of the 21st century.

Had we suggested a decade ago that Jaguar should build a large dieselengined station wagon you would have laughed uproariously. Yet the Jaguar XF Sportbrake First Edition 30d is a simply stunning machine.

STYLING “Grace” in this big wagon took a rather special stylist to achieve. Ian Callum is close to becoming a legend in the automotive business. In the XF Sportbrake he has arguably produced his best effort yet.

The XF Sportbrake keeps the curves of the large Jaguar XF saloon but gradually shapes a graceful roofline to the rear without too much loss of the practicality buyers demand from a wagon.

The streamlined Jag wagon’s body has a drag coefficient of just 0.29. Yet the load space has a useful minimum volume of 565 litres. Its load area is very long, but not all that tall, a factor of the relatively sleek rear end.

POWERTRAINS “Pace” in this big Jaguar’s engines comes from a variety of four- and sixcylinder petrol and diesel units.

Interestingly, the topline First Edition 30d S has a twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6. Such is the latest in high-tech engineering in diesels these days that the 3.0-litre puts out 221kW of power and a huge 700Nm

of torque.

This big Jaguar has real-wheel drive and all that engine’s grunt is taken back there via an eight-speed torque convertor automatic.

SAFETY A full suite of driver assistance and safety systems is provided, including one to advise a driver they aren’t paying attention because they’re reading or writing messages. Jaguar’s Driver Condition Monitor examines a range of inputs to detect signs of drowsiness and warn drivers when they need to take a break.

DRIVING “Space” in the front seats is impressive thanks to the width of the car. The seats are comfortable in a very British manner and the low centre console with the very Jaguar popup gear selector taking pride of place.

Rear occupants have good knee-room and headroom though it’s not what you would describe as spacious in the way of a limousine. Though there are seats for three back there it really is much better suited to two as the centre tunnel is on the high side, the latter again a factor of the relatively low roof.

Natural light from a full-length panoramic roof is a nice feature of this upmarket touring wagon.

Self-levelling air-sprung rear suspension makes sure the XF Sportbrake maintains its composure, even when fully loaded.

Optional Configurable Dynamics system lets drivers fine-tune settings for the steering, transmission and throttle. This is taken one step further, with Adaptive Dynamics dampers providing even more driver tuning.

Jaguar has many years experience of aluminium-intensive components to keep weight down. Now it has taken another major step in weight reduction, with a single-piece polymer tailgate.

The reduction of weight at the very rear of the wagon plays its part in giving the Sportbrake a near perfect 50:50 front-torear weight distribution.

SUMMING UP

I have to admit that after 40+ years of test driving cars I long ago reached the stage where at the end of a week’s loan I hand back the keys and very seldom look back at the car.

The Jaguar XF Sportbrake was one of the few exceptions. I would love to own one, and so would my partner Julie. The only problem is that it’s about $100,000 over our budget.

At a Glance SPECIFICATIONS (Jaguar XF Sportbrake 30d 1st Edition 3.0-litre turbo-diesel five-door wagon) MODEL RANGE R-Sport 20d: $90,400 R-Sport 25t: $91,400 S 30d: $123,450 S First Edition 30d: $137,300 NOTE: THESE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GOVERNMENT OR DEALER DELIVERY CHARGES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER FOR DRIVE-AWAY PRICES.

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Chequered Flag

limited edition of Jaguar F-Type

CLASSIC RETURNS: Special F-Type celebrates 70 years of beautiful, fast, Jaguar sports cars.

THE famed Jaguar XK 120 sportscar was introduced in 1948 and to celebrate the passing of those 70 years since two Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag Limited Edition models have been launched.

They are based on both the F-Type R-Dynamic Coupe and Convertible.

Ian Callum, director of design at Jaguar, said: “In creating the Chequered Flag we’ve focused on details which enhance F-Type’s presence and promise of performance – and in doing so, made a fitting celebration of 70 years of beautiful, fast, Jaguar sports cars.�

Highlights include a Black Contrast roof on the F-Type Coupe. The exterior

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