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DECEMBER 23, 2016
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Nissan workhorse bows out LAST OF THE LINE: Ready for the tough stuff - Nissan’s Patrol Y61 patrolling Australia. WANT to buy a brand-new classic old truck for a bargain price? If that question sounds like a weird contradiction let’s look at the truck in question, the Nissan Patrol Y61. The Nissan’s Y61 Patrol (wagon) and UY61 (cab-chassis) have been on Australian roads, backroads and completely off-road for the last 20 years. A throwback to simpler times, the Patrol Y61 was superseded by the Y62 series in other countries four years ago.
By EWAN KENNEDY However, that huge American-oriented wagon was sold only with an equally huge petrol V8 engine - and many Aussies, particularly in rural areas, weren’t keen on it. So Nissan Australia managed to get its -DSDQHVH KHDG RI² FH WR NHHS SURGXFLQJ the diesel-engined 61s for our market. Sadly, that couldn’t last forever and to see off the old warrior Nissan Australia
has released the last of the line – the Patrol Y61 Wagon Legend Edition wagon (limited to 300 units). It comes with $10,000 of Nissan genuine accessories, and for a very tempting driveaway price RI ZLWK D ² YH VSHHG PDQXDO transmission, and $60,990 for the fourspeed automatic transmission. 7KLV VSHFLDO HGLWLRQ LV VSHFL² F WR Australia. The Legend Edition has 17-inch alloy wheels with 275/65R17 tyres. Nissan
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Dec 23 | 2016
Stunning new
Alfa Romeo Giulia By EWAN KENNEDY ALFA Romeo has announced its Giulia sports sedan will arrive in Australia in February 2017. It’s a true sports model, with rear-wheel-drive giving it 50/50 weight distribution. It will be sold in four trim levels: Giulia, Giulia Super, Giulia Veloce and Giulia Quadrifoglio. The hot Quadrifoglio is the star of the range, jumping from zero to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. It also holds the current Nurburgring production sedan lap record at just 7 minutes and 32 seconds. Quadrifoglio is Italian for four-leaf clover and has been the symbol for Alfa racing cars for close to 100 years. In modern times Quadrifoglio indicates high-performance road cars. The new Giulia Quadrifoglio will compete with the high-performance models from Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Lexus and Mercedes. At this stage it has to be said $OID 5RPHR LV ² JKWLQJ DERYH LWV ZHLJKW in the prestige high-performance stakes, but the company obviously intends to do its best to change that. Let’s see what the future brings‌ The entry level Giulia is powered by a turbo-petrol 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 147kW. Torque of 330 Nm is there all the way from 1750 to 4000 revs. Even this model is pretty quick – rest to 100km/h in just 6.6 seconds. Alfa Romeo Giulia is no cost-cutting stripper; it sits on 18-inch alloy wheels, has leather trim, cruise control, satellite navigation, dual-zone climate control, bixenon headlamps, keyless entry and start, automatic wipers, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. The Giulia Super, is offered with the same
„ A TRUE SPORTS CAR: Very Italian, the gorgeous all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia. turbo-petrol engine, or a new-generation 2.2-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel with 132 kW, and 450Nm from 1750 to 3750 rpm. Over the Giulia gear it has a higher grade of leather which is also incorporated in the dash and doors in a very Italian way, an eight-way powered driver’s seat, a heated steering wheel, and active cruise control. Now we’re really getting up in the range; Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce has a tuned version of the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, with 206kW and 400 Nm that take it to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. The Veloce has the Alfa SDC adjustable suspension, limited-slip rear differential, 19-inch alloys and an uprated braking package with the FDOLSHUV ² QLVKHG LQ UHG Inside, Alfa Veloce has aluminium dash inserts, aluminium faced pedals, sports
leather seats and steering wheel, and a premium sound system. Which brings us back to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio with its Ferrari-inspired 375 kW (500 horsepower) twin-turbo V6 engine. After getting to the 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds that we have mentioned, it gets to a top speed beyond 300km/h. The Giulia Quadrifoglio has a full body kit and sits on 19-inch forged alloy wheels. It has bi-xenon headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) and automatic high/low beam. Inside, the leather-wrapped surfaces feature contrasting stitching and are set off E\ DOXPLQLXP DQG FDUERQ ² EUH KLJKOLJKWV There’s a Harmon Kardon 14-speaker sound system and a bespoke 8.8-inch multimedia screen housing the entertainment system.
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7KH < 3DWURO /HJHQG (GLWLRQ KDV a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, delivering up to 118 kW of power, and torque of 380 Nm between DQG USP LQ IURQW RI D ² YH speed manual gearbox. The four-speed automatic transmission can’t cope with that high torque and is limited to 354 Nm. 7KH < 3DWUROV RII URDG FDSDELOLWLHV DUH enhanced by a low ratio (2.02:1) transfer case, automatic locking free-wheeling hubs and a rear diff lock. The three-link coil-sprung front suspension aids in wheel articulation, DV GRHV WKH ² YH OLQN UHDU VXVSHQVLRQ also with coil springs. It’s not the most comfortable vehicle we’ve ever driven, but there’s no doubting its off-road capability. A 95-litre main diesel tank, supplemented by a 30-litre sub-tank, provides plenty of driving range. Maximum braked-trailer towing capacities are 3200 kilograms with the manual transmission and 2500 kg with the automatic. Another reason for the special edition 3DWURO LV WKDW FHOHEUDWHV WKH WK year of Nissan Motor Company (Australia).
Satellite navigation and climate controls operate through a centrally mounted rotary dial. The front sports seats have serious bolsters to help occupants slippin’ and slidin’ when the seriously high cornering forces are called up. Standard safety features include Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) and pedestrian recognition, Integrated Brake System (IBS), and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). It’s no surprise that the all-new Alfa RoPHR *LXOLD KDV D ² YH VWDU (XUR1&$3 UDWLQJ with 98 per cent protection result for adult occupants, the highest score ever achieved by any car to date. The all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia range will go on sale in Australia in February 2017.
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„ LAST OF THE LEGEND: The latest Nissan Patrol marks 50 years of the company in Australia. 3DWURO /HJHQG (GLWLRQ LV QRZ RQ VDOH at authorised Nissan dealerships across Australia. Nissan Australia chief, Richard Emery, VD\V Š7KH 1LVVDQ 3DWURO KDV FKLVHOOHG its reputation for ruggedness and dependability in some of Australia’s KDUVKHVW FRQGLWLRQV 3DWURO KDV D ORQJ list of achievements in Australia, most QRWDEO\ EHLQJ WKH ² UVW YHKLFOH WR FURVV Australia’s remote Simpson Desert, which it did in 1962.�
Naturally, the latest generation Nissan 3DWURO WKH < FRQWLQXHV RQ VDOH ,WV powered by 5.6-litre V8 petrol engine (298 kW / 560 Nm), driving through an advanced seven-speed automatic transmission and has an electronically controlled, All Mode 4X4 system. Suspension is independent all round. The big Y62 wagon’s body can carry up to eight passengers (Ti model, seven VHDWV LQ WKH 7L / 3ULFHV UDQJH IURP $69,990 to $96,498.
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Dec 23 | 2016
Tucson joins the Hyundai celebration parade
By DEREK OGDEN IS it, I wonder, an attempt at quirky Korean humour that the new Hyundai Tucson, celebrating 30 years in Australia, requires turning the ignition key to start WKH HQJLQH QR SXVK EXWWRQ ²UH XS DQG eschews satellite navigation. It certainly takes me back more than a quarter of a century to the times when Hyundai was a funny little cheap-an-cheerful car. How things change. Hyundai is now consistently in the top three sellers in Australia with 10 or more per cent of total sales and has a huge range of quality vehicles. Seriously, the limited edition 30th anniversary medium-size Hyundai SUV stands shoulder to shoulder with a special edition of its cousin, the Santa Fe large SUV as a reminder of the South Korean marque’s success Down Under with advanced levels of performance, special features and value for money. Only 300 examples of each vehicle are bound for Australia. At $37,750 the Tucson ‘30’ Special Edition, plus on-road costs, sits in the centre of the Tucson range and is covered by the Hyundai iCare program and includes /LIHWLPH 6HUYLFH 3ODQ ²YH \HDU XQOLPLWHG kilometre warranty, satellite navigation updates, complimentary roadside assist for 12 months on new vehicles, complimentary ²UVW VHUYLFH D &XVWRPHU &DUH &HQWUH DQG myHyundai owner website. In styling terms the Tucson ‘30’ Special Edition is no throw-back, exhibiting all the physical features of the modern mid-size SUV. Based on the Hyundai ActiveX model, the Tucson ‘30’ Special Edition adds a combination of matte-grey side steps and matte-black 19-inch RAYS alloy wheels. At the rear, the limited edition also sports D QHZ WZLQ RXWOHW PXIÂłHU LQWHJUDWHG LQWR the rear bumper, which also incorporates a rear diffuser. The Ash Blue exterior paint is exclusive to the Tucson ‘30’ Special Edition together with unique ‘30’ badging. Projector beam headlights with escort and welcome functions, automatic dusksensing headlights, front fog lights are backed up by LED daytime running Lights, a LED high-mount stop light and LED front positioning lights. Hyundai Tucson ‘30’ has an interior which is spacious with surfaces and controls of VRIW WRXFK PDWHULDOV DQG ²QLVKHV Leather appointed seats include twoway electric driver’s lumbar support and 60/40 split folding rear seats with multistage backrest angles. The load area incorporates a cargo cover and net. There’s a premium feel steering wheel and gear knob, plus electric folding and heated side mirrors and one-touch window operation with anti-pinch safety switch. The link to information and entertainment is via a 7.0-inch touchscreen and six speakers. At hand is MP3 capability, Apple CarPlay, Aux and USB audio input with digital iPod compatibility. Bluetooth connectivity includes handsfree phone and audio streaming, while steering wheel-mounted audio controls are DW WKH GULYHUÂŹV ²QJHUWLSV Newly introduced Apple CarPlay is advanced smartphone technology
„ LIMITED EDITION: The Tucson ‘30’ celebrates Hyundai’s landing in Australia with a range of ‘little extras’.
„ LOOK AT ME: Modern design and luxurious interior are features of the special edition Tucson ‘30’. providing access to Apple Maps navigation, Siri command functions – including hands-free phone calls, messaging and dictation, music, calendar entries, apps and more. Commands also can be entered via the touchscreen. Existing owners of Apple CarPlay can be connected free of charge via a software upgrade, taking just 15 minutes at Hyundai dealership service departments. With most people ‘packing’ a mobile phone or tablet these days with access to satellite facilities, the absence of a navigation system is no great hardship. The Tucson ‘30’ engine is a detuned version of the direct-injection turbo-petrol unit that powers the Veloster SR Turbo. It has peak power of 130 kW at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 265 Nm between 1500 and 4500 revs. The 1.6-litre motor is matched with Hyundai’s in-house developed seven-speed dual clutch transmission and Hyundai’s Active On-Demand AWD system with front and rear lock mode.
High-strength steels make up more than half the Tucson body structure, while hotstamped AHSS structural components are present in the engine bay, B- and C-pillars, and extend under the cabin and across the roof, improving side-crash safety and adding to roof strength. Crash-avoidance features are electronic stability control system, reversing camera with active guidelines, four-sensor rear parking assist, automatic dusk-sensing headlights and LED high-mounted stop light and daytime running lights. Hyundai Motor Company Australia’s gun chassis development team ran a detailed rule over each Tucson variant, including the Tucson ‘30’, collating data in 103 tests of different damper, spring, stabiliser bar and tyre combinations. The ride DQG KDQGOLQJ EHQH²W ZLWK FRPIRUW DQG assuredness. 7KH QHZ 7XFVRQÂŹV GUDJ FR HI²FLHQW RI 0.33 reduces wind noise which was kept to a minimum, while fuel economy came in at six to seven litres per 100 kilometres
on the open road and around 10 to 12 litres around town. Emission standards are Euro 5. The engine takes time to ‘get into gear’, then really hits its straps around the 5000 rev mark. Engine growl is evident only when the motor is pushed. There is some road noise intrusion on courser road surfaces. A Drive Mode Select system offers two settings – Normal and Eco - each altering transmission programming, throttle mapping and steering effort. Cargo area access has been improved over the previous model with a wider tailgate opening. Handy features include luggage screen, retractable rear parcel KRRNV DQG DQ XQGHUÂłRRU IXOO VL]H VSDUH It may have taken 30 years to get here but the compact Tucson ‘30’ has stepped up into the mid-size SUV segment with something ‘Special’ that’s big on features. It will need to be, just to make its mark in the highly competitive Australian market.
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Dec 23 - 29 | 2016
CLASSIFIEDS 2004 Millard Horizon Special Edition PopTop, with full annex, Double bed, gas hot water, plus ext hot shower porta potti, AC, 2 solar panels, 2 batteries, 2 water tanks, picnic table, Tare 1126kgs, $19,500, reg (R63251). Ph 0428 574 413.
15FT Jayco Pop Top caravan, very neat and clean, 2x single beds (new mattresses), new fridge, new table top, QHZ YLQ\O ÀRRU FRYHUing, heaps of storage, new TV with DVD player included, new towing bars, full annexe, 12 months rego included, $4400. Ph 0427 218 110.
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CAMPER trailer, 3 new tyres, 9 months rego, VGC, $4000 ono. Ph 0417 508 981.
NISSAN Maxima, 1997, reliable, 3L motor, all safety and luxury features, air bags, FXUUHQW 5: &HUWL¿FDWH eng no. VQ30733940A, $2500. Ph 0418 208 972.
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1995 Sleekline speed boat, very reliable, always serviced and kept undercover, 350 Chev, soft clutch, high pole and training bar, great family boat, reg (DJ797), $14,000. Phone Craig 0412 252 220.
TABS/CRUZE craft 4.3 metres, 30 hp, Suzuki electric start, 20 hours, side control, twin batteries, 58 lb electric watersnake, plus extras. $12,500 firm. Phone Martin 5721 4889 (BH).
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