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SEPTEMBER 15 - 21

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Suzuki Swift’s THE latest Suzuki Swift displays the Japanese company’s history of engineering excellence with a particularly well-sorted drivetrain. Its 1.2-litre fourcylinder engine, mated with an excellent CVT, is a real delight to sit behind.

Our test car, the Suzuki Swift GL Navigator with Safety Pack, provided seamless and seemingly effortless operation in almost all circumstances.

The new Swift has taken on a more assertive look, especially up front, with a wide open radiator and lower bumper grille making a positive statement.

Fenders add more muscle to a lower and wider stance, while blacked out

By DEREK OGDEN SLOODUV JLYH WKH LPSUHVVLRQ RI D Âł RDWLQJ roof. Rear door handles ‘hidden’ in the C-pillar again follow the modern design trend without taking anything away from the Swift character.

Swift GL Navigator grades feature PXOWL UHÂł HFWRU KDORJHQ KHDGODPSV ZLWK LED daytime running lamps in the front bumper The 16-inch alloy wheels come with low rolling resistance tyres designed to minimise fuel use, but still deliver a high level of comfort.

A 7.0-inch four-quadrant touch screen

STEPPING UP: With a bolder look, the new Suzuki Swift is well on the way to maintaining a leading role in the light-car segment.

smooth transition positioned at driver’s eye level on the central dashboard, enables easy access to audio and video playback and handsfree phone and navigation. Thanks to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the driver can also connect a smartphone.

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Six airbags are standard across the new Swift range. Active safety takes in electronic stability control, ABS antiskid braking with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist.

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Sept. 15 - 21 | 2017

Lamborghini

Aventador unveiled

By EWAN KENNEDY LAMBORGHINI Aventador S Roadster is to be displayed at the Frankfurt motor show, but the Italian maker has released early photos and tech details in advance.

The Roadster has a mid-rear 6.5-litre V12 engine that produces 740 hp (545 kW) of power, and 690 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm.

A zero to 100 km/h time of just 3.0 seconds is claimed.

Dione 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels sit inside Pirelli P Zero tyres VSHFL² FDOO\ GHYHORSHG IRU WKH $YHQWDGRU S. Removable hardtop roof panels weigh less than six kg and an easy fastening system allows the roof panels to be quickly removed and stored in the front luggage area. The tiny rear window is electrically operated at the push of a button.

Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster is to be launched in a fascinating blue colour called Ad Personam Color Blu Aegir. We are told it is “inspired by the peaceful turquoise ocean hiding an indomitable force beneathâ€?. So there‌ The door mirrors and windscreen

„ BREATHTAKING: Like a fantasy car from a teenager’s sketchbook, the open-top Lamborghini Aventador is a purebred stunner.

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countries. Nothing has been advised for Australia at this stage, nor have prices.

Expect the latter to be in the range of $850,000.

Suzuki Swift’s smooth transition „ From page 1 The camera can detect objects such as pedestrians and lane markers mid to long distances ahead, while the laser picks up obstacles closer in or at night. If there is a risk of collision an audio warning sounds and visual warning comes up on the multi-information display directly in front of the driver.

If the system determines there is a high risk of collision and the driver panic brakes - but doesn’t hit the pedal hard enough - it will bring in maximum braking force to avoid a collision, or at least minimise damage.

Further enhancing active safety are lane departure warning, weaving alert and DQRWKHU 6X]XNL ² UVW KLJK EHDP DVVLVW Going against the segment trend the new Suzuki Swift is shorter than the superseded model. However, with 20 mm added to the wheelbase cabin space is not compromised.

In keeping with a lower overall vehicle height, lowering the seating maintains adequate head room and added lateral space for the rear seats. The front seats have been separated by a further 10 mm, creating more distance between driver and passenger.

Cleverly, the new Swift’s 242 litres of luggage space is 32 litres more than the old. The area has been upgraded to carry a wider range of cargo, which is made easy to load and unload thanks to a highlift tailgate. There’s a space-saver spare to maximise boot space.

The tiny-tot 1.2-litre engine dishing

At a Glance „ EXCELLENCE: European engineers came to the party to join Japanese and others with the new Suzuki Swift. up a mere 66 kW and 110 Nm, took full DGYDQWDJH RI WKH &97 HI² FLHQF\ DQG coped splendidly with a range of loads and varied driving styles from stop-start FLW\ WUDI² F WR FUXLVLQJ WKH RSHQ URDG With claimed fuel consumption of 4.8 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban / highway cycle, on test the Swift GL 1.2 recorded 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres around town and down to a minuscule 3.7 litres per kilometre on the motorway.

A new underbody, 30 kg lighter than the one it replaces, contributes to lower fuel consumption and better performance in terms of acceleration, turning and stopping.

Swift is very much a global car and

European engineers came to the party to join Japanese and others.

There is a new-generation platform and suspension, both contributing to excellent agility.

Steering has been sharpened with a newly-designed, light and highly rigid suspension improving handling while picking up maybe one too many bumps in the road.

The Swift GL Navigator 1.2 went much of the way to restoring faith in smallcar continuously variable transmissions with its smooth operation across the whole rev range and with varying loads.

Ignoring the jarring of the suspension on uneven surfaces, cabin comfort all round is up with the segment standard.

NOTE: THESE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GOVERNMENT OR DEALER DELIVERY CHARGES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SUZUKI DEALER FOR DRIVEAWAY PRICES.

Suzuki Swift GL 1.2 manual $15,990 (drive away $16,990)

Suzuki Swift Navigator 1.2 CVT automatic $17,990 ($17,990)

Suzuki Swift GL Navigator 1.2 CVT automatic with Safety Pack $18,990 ($19,190)

Suzuki Swift GLX 1.0 Turbo automatic $22,990 ($22,990)

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Sept. 15 - 21 | 2017

Holden Astra LTZ featuring timeless styling

By EWAN KENNEDY HOLDEN is very serious about its smallto-medium Astra range. In December LW ODXQFKHG D ² YH GRRU KDWFK D four-door sedan - the subject of this test in topline LTZ format - came out in June this year, and a station wagon will be added before the end of the year.

Sales of the hatch weren’t as high as GM-Holden anticipated and weren’t helped by the traditionally slow January / February holiday and back-to-school periods. So recommended prices were dropped a few months after the launch to try and kick things along.

Astra sedan prices probably started lower than originally anticipated, from $20,490 through to $29,790, putting them right into the thick of the fray in this class.

Dealers are under pressure to get the Astra range up and running asap and can often be talked into picking up some, maybe even all, of the on-road charges.

The Astra sedan is built in a GM factory LQ 6RXWK .RUHD ,WV ² QLVKHG WR WKH YHU\ high standard that has impressed us in vehicles from that country in recent years.

Holden Astra sits on all-new vehicle modular architecture that trims weight by as much as 120 kg compared to the old model. This adds performance at the same time as fuel consumption decreases. More about this in the Driving section of this report.

The shape of Astra sedan is neat enough but doesn’t really break any new ground in its rear end. A sporting rear OLS VSRLOHU LV ² WWHG WR WKH WZR WRSOLQH models, the LT and LTZ. Infotainment is centred around a colour touchscreen that’s neatly integrated into the stylish dashboard. It uses the latest Holden MyLink system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s USB input with iPod connectivity. A clever design feature is the thumb rest to steady your hand while reaching the VFUHHQ ZLWK \RXU IRUH² QJHU There’s a comprehensive range. The entry level Astra LS has 16-inch alloy wheels, a 7.0-inch colour touchscreen, steering wheel mounted controls, a six speaker audio system and cruise control.

Astra LS+ adds a leather-faced steering wheel, automatic high beam, LED daytime running lights (DRLs), Holden Eye forward facing camera, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward distance indicator, and forward collision alert.

The Astra LT features 17-inch alloy wheels, an 8.0-inch touchscreen and DAB+ radio. Heated door mirrors are handy in wet weather. It also has front park assist, side blindspot alert, passive entry, push-button start, advanced park assist, and automatic wipers.

The topline Astra LTZ we tested had 18-inch alloy wheels, climate controlled air, an electric sunroof, chromed exterior window surrounds, chromed interior highlights combined with piano black (the latter, as usual, picking up dust within minutes of it being brushed off‌) and heated front seats.

At a Glance „ PLENTY TO OFFER: Neat styling that’s likely to remain timeless is a feature of the new Holden Astra sedan.

The only engine offered in Holden Astra sedan is a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol producing 110 kW of power and 240 Nm of torque in the six-speed automatic we tested.

Astra hatch comes with this engine, but has the option of a more powerful 1.6 unit. This may, or may not, be offered in the sedan later.

On the safety front, all models have six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), automatic headlights, a rear view camera and rear park assist. Features are added to as the model grades increase, for details see the Models section of this report.

The front seats are a good size, and comfortable in normal driving, there’s less side support than you may like if you do hammer it along. Try for yourself on the sort of roads you normally drive on, and perhaps take some potential passengers along for the ride.

Rear seats have space for two adults and they will have enough legroom unless those in the front like their seats ZHOO EDFN $ WKLUG JURZQ XS FDQ ² W without too much hip and shoulder rubbing. Three kids is a more likely load.

The boot is well shaped and a good size, its added volume being an advantage in any sedan when compared

with a hatch. However, the coupe-like slope at Astra’s rear does mean it can’t carry very bulky items.

The 1.4-litre turbo engine is a lively unit that’s a real pleasure to sit behind.

There’s some turbo lag, but once that has passed there’s plenty of torque to provide good hill climbing and safe overtaking. )XHO FRQVXPSWLRQ ZDV LQ WKH ² YHV DQG sixes during motorway sections of our drive route. This rose to seven to nine litres per hundred kilometres around town. Perfectly acceptable in this class and a sign that the reduced weight of the car certainly plays its part.

GM-Holden engineers and stylists were heavily involved in the global scene from the earliest days of this Astra’s design. So it doesn’t surprise that its steering and ride are very much tailored to Australian driver tastes - and harsh Aussie road conditions. Commodore buyers moving down to an Astra will have plenty to like.

Compared to the Euro versions of the Astra on-centre steering feel has been softened a little to make it less sensitive in the straight ahead position.

This makes it suited to our rougher than average roads. Once you turn the wheel the feel comes in early and is

NOTE: THESE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GOVERNMENT OR DEALER DELIVERY CHARGES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOLDEN DEALER FOR DRIVEAWAY PRICES.

Astra LS sedan $20,490 (manual) $22,490 (automatic)

Astra LS+ sedan $22,740 (automatic)

Astra LT sedan $25,790 (automatic)

Astra LTZ sedan $29,790 (automatic) nicely direct. There’s seldom any need to correct it mid corner.

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