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HYUNDAI ELANTRA: It takes on a more assertive stance.
Elantra illustrates Hyundai’s evolution
YOU have to hand it to Hyundai. A decade or so ago the South Korean automobile manufacturer churned out cheap and cheerful cars in which refinement was not a strong suit. Now, with the sixth generation of the Hyundai Elantra not only has refinement reached new heights, quality has followed while still maintaining its affordable status. And design no longer takes a back seat with Hyundai’s sleek design philosophy there for all to see. The latest Elantra is not lacking in specification, with two levels – Active and Elite (Premium has been dropped) – offering buyers choices not often found at this price point.
By DEREK OGDEN At $21,490, the Active is marginally more expensive than the car it replaces but includes more than $2000 worth of added value, while the Elite carries $2000 to $2500 extra value. We were presented with the mid-range Active automatic, at $23,790, plus onroad costs, to evaluate. It provided a clear insight into the Hyundai company philosophy. Striking new looks set the tone of the new Elantra, a key feature being a more assertive front end than before thanks to Hyundai’s ‘family signature’ hexagonal radiator grille, slimline headlamps and
LED daytime running lights. From the side, sweeping character lines work well. Projector beam foglamps are standard across the range, while an impressive 0.27 drag coefficient is attained with the help of front wheel ‘air curtains’ – derived from the Sonata Hybrid – that help channel airflow around the wheels to minimise turbulence and wind resistance. Other wind cheaters include strategically positioned underbody covers, a new-design lower rear bumper spoiler and longer boot lid. Elantra’s stablemates, Genesis, Sonata and Tucson play their part with the
Hyundai’s passenger cabin featuring driver-focused surroundings in which main controls are arranged in groups according to function – multimedia controls at the top, climate functions below on a stack angled towards the driver, and drive system operations on or behind the steering wheel. Occupants are offered more shoulder room front and rear (up 7mm and 12mm respectively) and more rear headroom (up 4mm) and, at 59mm, a heap more leg room. Ambience is enhanced by alloy-look air vent surrounds and metallic-painted dashboard and door trim inserts.
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BMW X5 Hybrid is here
By EWAN KENNEDY
BMW already has the cleanest range of cars in Australia when measured on grams of CO2 produced per kilometre travelled. Far from being content with this, the German marque has just introduced a petrol-electric plugin hybrid model to the X5 range. It’s tagged the BMW X5 xDrive40e; the ‘e’ obviously indicates ‘electric’; the important part of the name, though, is the ’40’. Because the eDrive has similar performance to the ’40’ performance models in the BMW range. An acceleration figure from rest to 100 km/h of 6.8 seconds certainly backs that up. BMW already makes standard petrol and diesel vehicles as well as the i models that are primarily electric focused. The iPerformance models - a 3 Series hybrid will be introduced soon - sits neatly between the two ranges. The X5 xDrive40e with hybrid powertrain consists of a fourcylinder, 2.0-litre, turbo-petrol unit and what BMW likes to call an ‘electric machine’. The latter is combined electric motor, generator and starter motor. The powertrain combination produces up to 230 kW, with top torque of 450 Nm. An eight-speed automatic is standard. The lithium-ion battery package holds enough energy for about 25 to 30 kilometres when
BMW’S X5 xDrive40e: It looks much the same as other X5s, the big clue is the access panel to the electricity charger in the front-left guard. running on electricity alone. It can be charged from a normal 10-amp powerpoint, a full charge taking about five hours; a 16-amp BMW Wallbox that costs $1700 plus installation, or at public charging stations - there are currently about 260 of these in Australia, with more coming at a fairly rapid rate. Most of these charging stations provide free electricity. A number of hybrid driving modes are on offer; ranging from full-on economy through mid-range to enthusiastic driving performance.
Team these new modes with the existing ones in the standard X5 models and you have a range of combinations that would more than fill this story. At first the name iPerformance didn’t sit right with us; we wondered why it wasn’t called something like iHybrid or iEconomy ( iClean would be a bit naff..). But when we tested the hybrid X5s on the roads in and around Canberra as part of the media launch we soon changed our minds. This most certainly is a
performance vehicle, with the usual instant torque that we love in all electric or part electric vehicles. Plenty of safe overtaking ability and sporting cornering grip add to the package. So the title iPerformance now sits fine with us. Combined fuel consumption is listed as 3.3 litres per 100km. However, this is misleading as it doesn’t take into account that the batteries already begin the fuel-test cycle with a fuel charge. During our testing we found consumption to be about
four to six litres per hundred kilometres while using a combination of petrol and electric power, rising to about seven to eight litres running mainly on petrol. PRICE Cars currently being sold new in Australia emit far more grams of CO2 per kilometre travelled than in European countries. We are so far down the global list that we are now neck and neck with Mexico (yes, Mexico) in the pollution list. I find this deeply embarrassing… Yet Australian governments continue to refuse to give incentives to people who want to buy hybrid and electric cars. The latest round of talks between all involved parties, took place the day before the launch of the X5 eDrive. Again incentives were requested by the car industry representatives, again none were given. Though the BMW X5 iDrive40e costs more in other markets than the equivalent non-hybrids. BMW Australia fought hard with its head office to keep the price down and partially counteract Australian government inaction. So the price of the BMW X5 hybrid here is the same as that of the X5 iDrive40d diesel. That is $118,900 plus on-road costs. We should be grateful to them for doing so and wish them well with strong sales.
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A touchscreen multimedia system with 7.0-inch TFT LCD display is now standard in both Active and Elite, offering wide-ranging connectivity, including USB, Aux, digital iPod and Bluetooth. Also standard is the Apple CarPlay system, including access to Siri voice-activation. A six-speaker audio has steering wheelmounted controls. Hyundai’s naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine has taken over from the previous Elantra’s 1.8 motor and is paired with either six-speed manual (Active only) or six-speed automatic transmissions (Active and Elite). Maximum power of 112 kW and 192 Nm maximum torque are up two per cent and eight per cent, respectively, on the outgoing Elantra. Low-end torque has been improved significantly, though its peak at 4000 rpm is very high. The electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission, available in both Active and Elite, features a lock-up torque converter and sequential manual shift mode. Six airbags (driver and front passenger, driver and front passenger side (thorax), and full length curtains) take care of passive safety and are standard across the Elantra range. Active safety in all variants is in the hands of Electronic Stability Control, including Traction Control, Anti-lock brakes,
At a Glance NOTE: THESE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GOVERNMENT OR DEALER DELIVERY CHARGES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FOR DRIVEAWAY PRICES.
Elantra Active 2.0-litre petrol five-door hatch: $21,490 (manual), $23,790 (automatic)
Elantra Elite 2.0-litre petrol five-door hatch: $26,490 (automatic)
HYUNDAI ELANTRA: It’s smooth driving on the open road. Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Brake Assist and Vehicle Stability Management. Hill Start Assist helps in setting off on an incline. LED daytime running lights are augmented by automatic dusk-sensing headlamps, while rear-view camera and rear parking assist come to the aid when reversing. There may be what seem only minor increases in cabin dimensions of the new Elantra, but there is a feeling of a lot more space for occupants. Most appealing.
Cloth seats are adequate, the driver wins with height adjustment. There’s a tilt and telescopic steering column and one-touch turn signal with three flashes. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine musters up 112 kW of power at 6200 revs. Off the mark the Elantra is no sprinter. Fuel consumption on test, at 10.1 litres per 100 kilometres, turned out to be spot on with the maker’s mark around town. Our 4.8 litres per 100 kilometres on a motorway run beat Hyundai’s figure of 5.5 easily.
With discs all round, stopping was firm and responsive, while steering weighed in with the required driver confidence at higher speeds. Extensive Australian testing and development, a regular feature of Hyundai product, has resulted in a stronger, stiffer chassis, hence outstanding ride and handling of the new Elantra. The Elantra, in both looks and performance, adds to an outstanding range of vehicles coming out of South Korea, challenging the traditional leaders in this congested small-car market.
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2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk By PETER ANDERSON
„ PEUGEOT 208: Designers have added modern features without losing sight of the heritage.
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AS the world’s oldest car brand, talking about Peugeot is like discussing the universe at the time of the Big Bang. The Peugeot family has been making cars in 1889. Since then, the French carmaker has brought us many fascinating cars. Our latest road test was of the Peugeot KDWFKEDFN ² UVW VHHQ KHUH LQ and recently redesigned to include more technology and new drivetrains. New to the range in Australia is the Peugeot 208 Access, available with the OLWUH N: HQJLQH DQG ² YH VSHHG PDQXDO RU DQ XSUDWHG YHUVLRQ RI WKH 1.2 engine with 81 kW engine with a VL[ VSHHG DXWRPDWLF IRU DQG UHVSHFWLYHO\ Another new kid on the block is the GT/LQH DXWRPDWLF D FDU IRU WKRVH ZKR ZDQW VSRUW\ HOHPHQWV DQG FRPIRUW EXW ZLWKRXW WKH KDUGFRUH SHUIRUPDQFH RI WKH *7L Mid-range are the Active and Allure variants, both with automatic transmission only. 7KH 3HXJHRW LQ RXU WHVW FDU VSHF ZLWK PHWDOOLF SDLQW DQG UHYHUVH FDPHUD FRPHV WR PDUNHW DW SOXV RQ URDG costs. 0LQXV WKH WZR FRVW RSWLRQV LW FDQ EH KDG IRU 6W\OLVWLFDOO\ WKH 3HXJHRW LV EDQJ XS to date, with newest materials used in a creative manner. The latest 208’s redesigned front EXPSHU IHDWXUHV D VKDUSHU OLQH SDLULQJ ZLWK D ZLGHU GHHSHU JULOOH ZLWK LQWHJUDWHG chrome rim. 7KH WZR WRQH ² QLVK RI WKH DXWRPDWLF headlights see them with black and chrome masks. LED daytime running lights and FRUQHULQJ DVVLVW IRJOLJKWV WXUQ XS WKH HIIHFW RQ QLJKW WLPH YLVLRQ :LSHUV DUH automatic too. 7KH /(' WDLO OLJKWV QRZ LQFRUSRUDWH D redesigned cluster featuring Peugeot’s VLJQDWXUH ' «FODZV¬ PRWLI EXW GHVLJQHUV UHWDLQHG WKH VFXOSWHG VLGH DQG FKURPH ZLQGRZ WULP IURP WKH SUHYLRXV PRGHO
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