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HONDA CIVIC: It has a bolder and sleeker look that should appeal to hatch buyers.
New Honda Civic on the comeback trail By ALISTAIR KENNEDY Circumstances beyond Honda’s control contributed significantly to this decline including the GFC, Thai floods and Japanese tsunami. Nor has it been helped by competing against three of Australia’s biggest sellers, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Hyundai i30. While the arrival of the new Civic sedan has certainly re-kindled interest hatches are far more popular in the small car segment and Honda dealers will be counting the days until the arrival of the new five-door model sometime during the first half of 2017. Unlike the previous model all Gen 10
Civics, both sedan and hatch, now come from a new Honda factory in Thailand, with the same design and specifications. Like many in its class the Civic sedan has a coupe-like profile, clearly aimed at attracting younger and less conservative buyers than before. Having said that there’s nothing there that’s likely to really turn heads. The price-leading Civic VTi gets 16-inch steel wheels. All others step up to alloys, 16-inch in the VTi-S, 17s in the others. The Civic RS comes with an integrated body kit, including a gloss black grille, rear spoiler, sunroof and sportier wheels. The interior has been redesigned and has
a more elegant look and feel than before with a level of comfort that’s rare in cars of this size. Civic sedan is also more spacious due to a combination of clever design work and an extra 45 mm in the external width to the car. It’s particularly noticeable in the rear seats which could easily pass for a car in the next size up. The boot is large (around 518 litres) with a flat floor and low loading height. All models have space-saver spare wheels. The dashboard is logically designed with a large touchscreen and a digital instrument panel. Continued page 2 n21d11337-V70/4416
HONDA has unveiled its tenth generation Civic hatchback at the recent Paris Motor Show. It won’t arrive in Australia until next year but it does give us a good segue into our recent test of the gen-10 Civic four-door sedan that went on sale here a few months back. Civic has been a staple of the Honda range since it made its debut in 1973 Civic. Not only is it the Japanese carmaker’s alltime biggest seller, it also sits fifth on the list of the world’s all-time biggest selling passenger cars. Given this pedigree it has been sad to see Civic sales slump so dramatically over the past couple of years.
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There are plenty of clever storage ideas. Five versions of the Civic hatch are on offer. The VT-i and VTi-S, are powered by the previous 1.8-litre naturally-aspirated 104 kW / 174 Nm petrol engine. The VTi-L, RS and VTi-LX get an all-new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol unit with 127 kW and 220 Nm. For the first time in a Civic there is no manual gearbox with all models getting a CVT in place of the old five-speed conventional automatic. The turbo engine’s 1.5-litre variants also gets paddle shifters. The dashboard display is a 7.0-inch colour touchscreen in all models. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide smartphone interface. However, they connect via USB cable rather than being wireless. Voice commands operate through either Siri Eyes Free or Google Voice. Bluetooth phone and audio streaming are also standard. The premium VTi-LX gets dedicated satellite navigation, all other models rely on smartphone links. DAB+ radio is standard on VTi-L, RS and VTi-LX. In addition to the standard list of safety equipment (airbags, enhanced brakes and stability/traction control) all Civic variants get a reversing camera, emergency stop signal, tyre pressure warning and hill start assist. All models above the entry-level VTi also get front and rear parking sensors as well as LaneWatch which uses a camera mounted at the rear of the left-hand mirror to provide an 80-degree view of the left lane whenever the left indicator is activated. The top spec Civic VTi-LX takes safety to a higher level with the Honda Sensing package that includes Collision Mitigation Braking System; Road Departure Mitigation System; Forward Collision Warning; Lane Departure Warning; Lane Keeping Assist System; and Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow. There are Isofix anchor points on the two outer rear seats. Our test car was the mid-range VT-L, the lowest spec of the three turbo Civics. All models above the VTi have push button engine start /stop. The turbo-petrol engine is quiet and efficient with more than enough power and torque for all but the most demanding of drivers. The CVT is well-matched to the engine. On the open road it grips well through corners with steering that’s a little on the heavy side, just the way we like it. The quiet engine and underbody streamlining contribute to one of the quietest small cars that we’ve ever driven. This Honda Civic has the sort of road presence that’s been lacking in recent Civics and we have no doubt it could cope with a long interstate trip. Fuel consumption is factory tested at 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres. We averaged 7.2 L/100 km over our mix of urban, motorway and rural roads. After years of decline it’s great to see the iconic Honda Civic once again able to hold its own against rivals that currently dominate the small car market. The new turbo-petrol engine should be a major selling point. It’s quiet and refined with plenty of torque and low fuel consumption.
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BMW SERIES: New models don’t look a great deal different - but have significant changes in the powertrains.
BMW’s little hotshots get major upgrade
By EWAN KENNEDY
BMW’s 1 and 2 Series models have received major upgrades in their engine and technology departments, with a further emphasis on improving fuel efficiency in their already impressive drivetrains. By way of explanation, the BMW 1s are the everyday small five-door hatchbacks – if you can ever describe any BMW as being everyday – whereas the 2s are the specialty variants based on the 1 Series. Special in that the ‘2s come with coupe and convertible bodies. Both are offered with highperformance versions that further improve driver involvement. Given that Australian BMW buyers are increasingly opting for the quickest models in the various ranges we will start with them. They are now powered by the heavily revised turbo-petrol 3.0-litre straight-six engine that produces peak power of 250 kW, and an amazing 500 Nm of torque, the latter coming in at just 1520 rpm and not tapering off till 4500 is showing on the tacho. Consequently, BMW now calls these upgraded 1 Series and 2 Series models the M140i and M240i respectively, they replace the already much loved BMW M135i and M235i. Their rear wheels are driven through an eight-speed Sport automatic, and with launch control engaged the BMW M140i gets from rest to 100km/h in just 4.6 seconds. That’s a significant 0.3 seconds quicker than the M135i, which wasn’t exactly a slug. BMW doesn’t quote acceleration figures for the six-speed manual transmission, a no-cost option, but in a sign of the times it is slower than the automatic. There’s something addictive about
manual gearboxes, though, and we found ourselves with even bigger grins on our faces while driving the manual than the autos Our testing was done not only on the brilliants roads outside Albury in southern NSW, but also at the Winton racetrack in Victoria. The high-performance BMWs have the handling dynamics we have loved for decades and continue to impress not only in handling, but also in the way comfort isn’t overly compromised. To let others know these Bimmers are something special the M140i has the M Aerodynamics package, 18-inch M alloy wheels with low profile tyres, and twin black chrome tailpipes. The BMW 2 Series high-performance coupe and convertibles are tagged M240i . Luxury features for M Performance models now include keyless entry and push button start/stop, a 12-speaker Harman/Kardon loudspeaker system, DAB+ radio, and heated leather-trimmed Sport front seats. Then there is an improved version of the Professional navigation system. While the improvements to the topline models are the most exciting, the smaller 1 Series and 2 Series have also been substantially revised. The four-cylinder 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine in the BMW 120i has an increase in power and torque, to 135 kW and 270 Nm between 1350 and 4600 revs. The BMW 125i has 165 kW between 5200 rpm and 6500 rpm with torque of 310 Nm that runs over a huge range, from 1400 to 5000 rpm. It has a zero to 100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds and is likely to be the biggest seller in the range, providing excellent value for money.
The new BMW 230i coupe and convertible replace the 228i models and have a new generation 2.0-litre fourcylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol 185 kW of power. Torque is 350Nm between 1450rpm and 4800rpm. This enables 0-100 km/h times of 5.6 seconds for the coupe and 5.9 seconds for the convertible, the latter being heavier. The new engine uses the latest in BMW EfficientDynamics technologies to improve efficiency. Combined fuel consumption for the BMW 230i Coupe is cut to 5.9 L/100km with CO2 emissions of 134g/km and the Convertible consumes 6.2 L/100km and returns 142g/ km of CO2 on the combined test cycle. BMW ConnectedDrive Lifestyle is standard across the range. It accesses internet and BMW Concierge Services; there’s real time traffic information; and an excellent emergency call function. BMW Remote app functions, such as remote locking/unlocking, headlight flash and Google local search and send-to-car functions, are also included. The two entry level 1 Series models that are carried over unchanged continue with the same pricing with the 1.5-litre TwinPower Turbo eight-speed automatic 118i priced from $36,900 and the 2.0-litre turbodiesel 118d starting at $40,300. Therefore the updated BMW 1 Series is priced from just $36,900 for 118i, peaking at $64,900 for new M140i. A nice spread, with something for everyone who wants to live with the prestige of BMW badges. BMW’s M240i coupe and convertible priced from $74,900 and $83,900 respectively, a decrease of $2600 over outgoing models. Note that the above prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local BMW dealer for drive-away prices.
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„ NOW EVEN BETTER: Toyota has re-engineered its LandCruiser 70 Series single cab-chassis.
Toyota invests in future of LandCruiser
TOYOTA has significantly re-engineered its top-selling LandCruiser 70 Series single cab-chassis to achieve the maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating as part of a comprehensive across-the-range upgrade. Single cab-chassis variants benefit from a frame that is larger and stiffer, has additional airbags, revised body panels, new front seats and a raft of other changes that improve its safety performance. All 70 Series variants receive a full electronic safety package of vehicle stability control (VSC), active traction control (A-TRC), hill-start assist control (HAC), brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution in addition to the existing anti-skid brakes. Other major improvements to the LandCruiser 70 Series include engine upgrades that have reduced fuel consumption by up to 10.1 per cent while resulting in improved responsiveness, more relaxed driving and lower emissions. The high-torque 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 engine has gained a diesel particulate filter and piezo-electric injectors while the fivespeed manual transmission's gearing is taller in second and fifth gears. Cruise control is new to the standard equipment list. Additional upgrades to the WorkMate grade include replacing split-rim steel wheels with a wider single-piece 16-inch design, matched for the first time to tubeless tyres. Toyota's Australian engineers, supported by colleagues from Toyota in Japan, conducted extensive local development and evaluation over the past five years, including recalibrating the suspension to match the new frame. LandCruiser 70 Series was subjected to more than 100,000km of extreme local testing, 70 per cent of which was conducted off-road, including in some of the harshest conditions in the country. The sweeping engineering and
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Body style Wagon Troop carrier Double cab-chassis Single cab-chassis
Grade WorkMate GXL WorkMate GXL WorkMate GXL WorkMate GX GXL
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manufacturing advances for LandCruiser 70 Series have resulted in price rises of between $5500 for the single cab-chassis variants which received the most widespread updates, to $3000 for the double cabchassis, wagon and troop carrier. Toyota Australia's executive director of sales and marketing, Tony Cramb, said the comprehensive updates were specifically designed and engineered to meet the varied demands of business and private buyers. The single cab's new frame is bigger and stronger with greater torsional rigidity due to thicker side rails and seven crossmembers, including one that is new and three that have been re-engineered. In addition to improving safety, the new frame reduces noise, vibration and harshness and contributes to improved handling and stability without affecting ride comfort. Engineers have developed 12 new or thicker body panels to contribute to improved safety, including the bonnet, pillars, doors and floor. The bonnet now has a pronounced "power bulge", which contributes to sufficient clearance above engine-bay components to meet pedestrian impact requirements.
Single cabs are now fitted with five airbags, gaining two side curtain-shield airbags and a driver's knee airbag in addition to its existing driver and front-passenger airbags. New bucket seats enhance safety, comfort and ergonomics with a new structure that helps prevent whiplash. Other improvements for this top-selling variant include under-dash padding for the passenger and relocation of the steering link behind the front axle, for increased safety. Telescopic dampers have been recalibrated during local tuning of the single cab's robust suspension set-up to complement the stiffer frame. Combined-cycle fuel consumption for LandCruiser's 151kW/430Nm turbodiesel engine falls to 10.7 litres/100km, an improvement of as much as 10.1 per cent. The steering link for the single cabchassis is now located behind the front axle, improving safety and requiring the introduction of a single 130-litre fuel tank the same size as specified for wagon and double cab-chassis models. The troop carrier continues to be fitted with two 90-litre tanks. Newly adopted VSC automatically disengages in low range. A-TRC, which eliminates the need for a limited-slip differential, operates in high and low ranges, but can be disengaged for sand. The latest HAC is designed to prevent the vehicle rolling backwards on an incline for approximately two seconds. All new 70 Series workhorses are now fitted with front seatbelt pre-tensioners and a passenger seatbelt reminder. The LandCruiser 70 Series range retains its ability to offer maximum payload and the maximum 3500kg towing capacity at the same time. The new range is covered by Toyota Service Advantage capped-price servicing.
TOYOTA’S new C-HR premium SUV will be the first vehicle in the company's Australian range to be equipped with a powerful yet efficient 1.2-litre turbo engine. Direct injection, a water-cooled turbo and an expanded intelligent variable valve-timing system offer performance levels equivalent to a significantly larger engine, but with lower fuel consumption and emissions. The compact and lightweight turbo petrol engine generates maximum power of 85kW and an impressive 185Nm of torque from just 1000rpm all the way to 4000rpm. It adopts a multi-pronged approach to deliver engaging responsiveness and acceleration while incorporating fuelsaving technology previously reserved for hybrid engines, including the ability to switch to the fuel-saving Atkinson cycle. Toyota Australia's executive director sales and marketing Tony Cramb said the new engine is a direct benefit of the global company's new productdevelopment strategy TNGA, Toyota New Global Architecture. The C-HR's turbo petrol engine alternates between the conventional Otto cycle in normal driving and the highly efficient Atkinson cycle under low engine loads. It achieves this with a range of advanced technologies, including a new limitedvolume intake system that ensures more rapid combustion for immediate response and a high compression ratio to improve power and efficiency. Other cutting-edge features include an innovative cylinder-head design with an integrated exhaust manifold, lightweight valve-train, variable control oil-jet system and resin intake manifold and intake pipes. It can be driven through Toyota's Multidrive S continuously variable transmission with two modes - fully automatic, seamless shifting or a sequential, stepped seven-speed Sport mode. A six-speed manual transmission is also available on the C-HR front-drive variant. C-HR, due in dealer showrooms in the first quarter of next year, will be offered in two premium grades, C-HR and C-HR Koba - the latter being a tribute to the car's global chief engineer, Hiroyuki Koba. Local models will be highly equipped, including advanced safety features such as a pre-collision system with autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert with steering control, automatic high beam and a reversing camera. Additional features for the Koba variants include heated seats, a smart entry and start system, privacy glass and 18-inch alloy wheels.
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