Bay Driver - 2 November 2018

Brought to you by

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Torque of the town Kia Sportage LX Plus Diesel

See page 4

M{ZD{ 2

NO DEPOSIT AND JUST $95 P/W.* *BASED ON A MAZDA2 GLX MANUAL.

M{ZD{ 3 today in 1 year in 2 years

CX-3 M{ZD{ CX-5 M{ZD{ CX-9 M{ZD{

SP20 LIMITED EDITION

$

33595 + ORC

LIMITED TO 100 ONLY, WHILE STOCK LASTS.

DRIVE AWAY AND PAY 1/ 3 TO DAY, 1/ 3 IN 2019 & 1/ 3 IN 2020

PLUS

EV E RY N EW MAZDA PASS E NG E R VE HICLE COMES WIT H MAZDACARE

as standard which includes a 5 year unlimited kilometre Factory Warranty and Mazda On Call Roadside Assistance, as well as 3 years or 100,000 kilometres (whichever occurs first) of Genuine Scheduled Servicing at no extra cost.

Offers based on published Mazda Recommended Retail Pricing effective 1st January 2018 and only available for sales between 1 January 2018 and 31 March 2018, inclusive.

No deposit weekly payments of $95 are based on a Mazda2 GLX Manual with the Recommended Retail Price (RRP) and a $463 Establishment Fee financed over 260 equal weekly instalments with an interest charge of just 3.9% per annum. Conditions and normal credit and lending credit apply. Go to mazda.co.nz/special_offers for full terms and conditions.

Page 2

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Weekend Sun Friday 2 NovemberThe 2018

Bay Driver

Weekend Wheels November 3: Fireworks Extravaganza, Baypark Family Speedway, Mount Maunganui

This event includes Tauranga’s biggest fireworks display as well as the opening round of the Burger King Super Saloon Series. Classes racing include super saloons, saloons, stock cars, mini stocks and V6 wingless sprint cars. The night’s racing will be finished off with $20,000 worth of spectacular fireworks. Gates open at 5pm with racing starting at 6.30pm. Adults $25, seniors and children aged 5-15 years $10, family (two adults and three children) $60, and children under five attend free. For tickets and more information visit: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz

November 4: Hot rod & classic car breakfast, Tauranga

Oilers Hot Rod Club is hosting a hot rod and classic car breakfast at The Mill House at Tauranga Crossing from 9-11am on November 4. Car owners have a dedicated parking area and it is planned to add a post-breakfast cruise to the event in future.

The hot rod and classic car breakfast is held on the first Sunday of every month. For more information contact club president Woody Woodcock, phone: 07 577 0636 or 021 886 359, or visit Oilers Hot Rod Club NZ on Facebook.

November 10: BOP Jaguar Enthusiasts Club Car Display, Tauranga

As part of the BOP Jaguar Enthusiasts Club’s 30th anniversary celebrations there will be a public display of Jaguars, ranging from historic racing Jaguars to moderns, at Masonic Park on The Strand in Tauranga from 10am-noon. A great demonstration of the Jaguar heritage. There will be a People’s Choice Award and it will be a fundraiser for the TECT Rescue Helicopter. For club members the rest of the weekend will include country runs as well as a dinner and guest speakers.

For more information contact Tony Johnson phone: 0275 074 841, email: tony.johnson@beca.com

November 17: Demolition Derby, Baypark Family Speedway, Mount Maunganui

Always a great night of racing entertainment, this event includes the Demolition Derby and the Baypark Bulldogs Stock Car Team race against a visiting stock car team. Also racing are super saloons, saloons and stock cars. Gates open at 5pm with racing starting at 6.30pm. Adults $25, seniors and children aged 5-15 years $10, family (two adults and three children) $60, and children under five attend free. For tickets and more information visit: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz If you have a vehicle or motorsport listing, please email details to kerry@thesun.co.nz at least two weeks prior to the event.

FREE YOUR

WITH

WITH

MY FORD FINANCE IS NOW AVAILABLE

FINANCE ON FORD SUV

FINANCE ON FORD 0% INTEREST RATESUV 1

0% INTEREST RATE

1

2

2

The Weekend Sun

Bay Driver Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Page 3

THE ALL-NEW BMW X2.

NOW AVAILABLE FROM $60,900^ OR $142* EWP.

Dare to stand out in the all-new BMW X2. With a ground-breaking design, seamless connectivity and forward-thinking technology, the all-new BMW X2 is ready for any urban adventure.

Dare to book a test drive with Coombes Johnston Tauranga today.

Coombes Johnston Tauranga 13 Hewletts Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. (07) 575 5280. www.coombesjohnstonbmw.co.nz

^Recommended Retail Price based on BMW X2 sDrive 18i including GST. Price excludes on-road costs. Vehicle shown includes optional extras including M Sport X Package, 19� alloy wheels and metallic paint. *Estimated Weekly Payment (EWP) means the estimate of the weekly cost to you for budgeting purposes of the monthly payments required for this monthly finance product. Offer based on a BMW X2 sDrive18i with a RRP of $60,900 on a loan agreement at a fixed interest rate of 3.99%; initial deposit of $15,300, 35 monthly payments of $617.35 and a final payment of $30,450.00 in month 36. Total amount payable $67,357.25 including an establishment fee of $175, a PPSR of $10.35, a dealer origination fee of $200 and recommended on-road cost. BMW Financial Services New Zealand Ltd terms, conditions, and standard lending criteria apply. Offer expires December 31st 2018.

Dave Briscoe - Dealer Principal Ph: 021 195 9994

NOW OPEN Farmer Haval & Great Wall 19 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui Ph: 07 578 6017 | farmerautovillage.co.nz Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Page 4

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Weekend Sun Friday 2 NovemberThe 2018

Bay Driver

Guts, glory and gorgeous

If I was a betting man, I would stop wasting that money, give up betting and buy the 2019 Kia Sportage Diesel instead.

Upgrades from the LX include 18-inch alloys, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, electronic parking brake, tinted rear privacy glass, smart key and push button start/stop.

All these upgrades are currently offered by Tauranga Kia for just $1000 on the LX price of $34,990, plus on-road costs.

Kia’s 2019 Sportage LX Plus Diesel, to use its full name, is probably the most performant vehicle in its class that I’ve ever driven.

Our little red devil was the ultimate wolf in sheep’s clothing, although to be fair, it’s also got pretty wolfish clothing.

The LX Plus is the better-than-entry-model version, with a few nice upgrades to boot.

Having reviewed the previous model, not much has changed to the unmistakably Kia-esque exterior. A nip and tuck here and there, but I would say that’s a good thing – the Sportage was already a very nice-looking SUV. You still get excellent ride quality, and I’m still amazed at just how good it is. It feels planted, sturdy and smooth on the road, and a bit of rough black top is a walk in the park.

The diesel engine itself is available across three different models – The LX, LX Plus and GT-Line. It’s a 2.0L Common-Rail Diesel Turbo pushing out 136kW, or 182hp in old money. That’s a fair amount in itself, but the torque from this engine – 400Nm! The acceleration is truly amazing, and I was left impressed.

Economical – phew

The power and performance is one thing, but economy is another. With the current ouchy fuel prices, you’ll be happy to know that the combined cycle fuel economy comes out on average to just 6.4L per 100km. Gently driving around an urban area, I was getting numbers closer to five.

Having driven both the petrol and diesel variants, my preference would be the diesel. Coupled with the LX Plus spec, you get a very well-rounded package for very sensible money.

Tell The LX Plus Sportage Diesel comes in at just $43,990 plus on-road costs, currently on promotion at Tauranga Motor Company for $35,990 plus on-road costs.

You also get the super smooth eight-speed automatic transmission, as opposed to the six-speed in the petrol variants.

All diesels also come with four-wheel-drive as standard.

Touch options

The 7-inch centre touch screen on the Kia houses a nice variety of options. All the usual players are here – Apple Car Play, Android Auto etc., plus connectivity to your Bluetooth phone. A nice touch is the two USB charging ports for your devices, because why should just one person get to charge their device?

There’s also three 12v power outlets, so you can keep all the passengers entertained with various bring-along entertainment.

Speaking of passengers, if the four spots for the usual passengers isn’t enough, try folding down the back seats.

This unleashes a cavernous 1455L of space.

With some careful planning, you could fit the contents of a furniture store in there.

Colour flavour galore

SPECS Plus

ge LX Kia Sporta iesel

L CRDi D atic Engine: 2.0 peed autom -s 8 : n o si is (currently Transm plus ORC 0 9 ,9 3 4 $ : nga Priced From on at Taura on promoti 5,990 pany for $3 Motor Com d costs) plus on-roa

The Kia Sportage comes in nine different flavours, from the base model LX 2.0L petrol (currently on promotion at Tauranga Motor Company for $29,990 plus on-road costs) or 2.0L diesel, to the range-topping GT Line, available in 2.4L petrol or 2.0L diesel. Most model variants are available in 2WD or AWD. All models offer great mileage, with the 2.0L diesel starting at just 6.4L/100km to the 8.5L/100km (combined cycle) of the top line 2.4L petrol engines – however, when you consider that the diesel offers similar performance figures to the 2.4L petrol, it becomes a very attractive offering.

Safety isn’t an issue here either, with all models in the Sportage family achieving five-star ANCAP safety ratings.

All in all, the Kia Sportage offers everything you could want in an SUV, in a very well-built package and at a great price. Kia’s latest corporate look is bold and stand-out, so if you like to turn a head or two, you might have found your vehicle.

Jay Burston

The Weekend Sun

Bay Driver Friday 2 November 2018

TMC USED CARS.

Friday 2 November 2018

Page 5

Friday 2 November 2018

With over 30 used cars in stock, we will have what you are looking for!

2012 Nissan Tiida NZ NEW ……. $11,990 Only 58km, airbags, chain driven engine

2015 Kia Rio hatch ……………. $15,990 Alloys, cruise, cheap to run, two in stock

2013 Mazda 3 SP20 hatch……. $19,990 Limited ed. model, leather, cruise ctrl

2012 Nissan Dualis SUV…………. $20,990 Only 27km! Very tidy, rear camera, fogs

2012 Kia Sportage LX……………...$21,990 Top selling SUV, only 46km, spacious and economical. We have four in stock.

2010 Nissan Qashqai NZ NEW…$19,990 2 litre petrol, only 49km, cruise ctrl, well specified and looks sharp in Silver

2014 Holden Trax SUV……………$20,990 1.8, camera, leather, bluetooth, cruise ctrl, rear camera, alloys, fog lights, tints

2010 Kia Sorento R EX 7 seater…$27,990 4WD, 2.2 turbo diesel, great tow and family wagon, alloys, sensors, cruise ctrl

2014 Isuzu MUX 7 seater SUV…$43,990 Leather, side runners, alloys, bonnet guard, tinted windows, 3 tonne towing

2014 Isuzu D-Max d/cab ………… $34,990 2014 Isuzu D-Max LX 4WD………..$35,990 2017 Isuzu D-Max LS …………….. $46,790 Auto, canopy, towbar, alloys, 3tn towing Another tough 4WD D-Max, manual, Decked out with 20” alloys, black nudge side runners, bluetooth, only 73km nudge bar, tray liner, towbar bar, door visors, tints, tray liner, towbar

2019

$29,990 SRRP

NEW MODEL 2019

LX Urban

0 9 ,9 4 3 $ $29,990

RRP $35,990 + ORC

Kia.com/NZ Kia.com/NZ Features include:

SRRP SRRP

• 2.0L Petrol engine • Redesigned 17” alloy • **Autonomous Emergency Bra + ORC LX Urban + ORC LX Urban With over 30 used cars in stock, we will have what you are looking for!

NEW MODEL NEW MODEL (AEB) * RRP $35,990 + ORC RRP $35,990 + ORC * • Forward Collision Warning Sy • Lane Keep Assist Features Features include: include: • High Beam Assist • • 2 2.0L Petrol engine .0L Petrol engine • Dual zone climate air conditi • • R Redesigned 17” alloy edesigned 17” alloy • 7” LCD touchscreen audio wi • • A Autonomous Emergency Braking utonomous Emergency Braking 6-speakers (AEB) 2012 Nissan Tiida NZ NEW ……. $11,990 2015 Kia Rio hatch ……………. $15,990 2013 Mazda 3 SP20 hatch……. $19,990 2012 Nissan Dualis SUV…………. $20,990 (AEB) • A pple Carplay™ & Android A Only 58km, airbags, chain driven engine Alloys, cruise, cheap to run, two in stock Limited ed. model, leather, cruise ctrl Only 27km! Very tidy, rear camera, • Ffogs orward Collision Warning System

TMC USED CARS.

• Forward Collision Warning System • • L Lane Keep Assist ane Keep Assist • • H High Beam Assist igh Beam Assist • • D Dual zone climate air conditioning ual zone climate air conditioning • • 7 7” LCD touchscreen audio with ” LCD touchscreen audio with 6-speakers 6-speakers • • A Apple Carplay™ & Android Auto™ pple Carplay™ & Android Auto™

2012 Kia Sportage LX……………...$21,990 Top selling SUV, only 46km, spacious and economical. We have four in stock.

2010 Nissan Qashqai NZ NEW…$19,990 2 litre petrol, only 49km, cruise ctrl, well specified and looks sharp in Silver

2014 Holden Trax SUV……………$20,990 1.8, camera, leather, bluetooth, cruise ctrl, rear camera, alloys, fog lights, tints

2010 Kia Sorento R EX 7 seater…$27,990 4WD, 2.2 turbo diesel, great tow and family wagon, alloys, sensors, cruise ctrl (OR UP TO 100,000KMS) (OR UP TO 100,000KMS)

*Special recommended retail price (SRRP) is available for a limited time or while stocks last. Not available with any other offer or promotion, or for rental or government purchasers. The Kia 5 year warranty programme runs for 5 years or up to 100,000km (whichever is reached first).

All other on road costs (ORC) are additional. Warranty and Roadside Assist terms and conditions apply, see Kia.com/NZ for full details.

2014 Isuzu MUX 7 seater SUV…$43,990 Leather, side runners, alloys, bonnet guard, tinted windows, 3 tonne towing

2014 Isuzu D-Max d/cab ………… $34,990 2014 Isuzu D-Max LX 4WD………..$35,990 2017 Isuzu D-Max LS …………….. $46,790 Auto, canopy, towbar, alloys, 3tn towing Another tough 4WD D-Max, manual, Decked out with 20” alloys, black nudge side runners, bluetooth, only 73km nudge bar, tray liner, towbar bar, door visors, tints, tray liner, towbar

*Special recommended retail price (SRRP) is available for a limited time or while stocks last. Not available with any other offer or promotion, or *Special recommended retail price (SRRP) is available for a limited time or while stocks last. Not available with any other offer or promotion, or for rental or government purchasers. The Kia 5 year warranty programme runs for 5 years or up to 100,000km (whichever is reached first). for rental or government purchasers. The Kia 5 year warranty programme runs for 5 years or up to 100,000km (whichever is reached first).

All other on road costs (ORC) are additional. Warranty and Roadside Assist terms and conditions apply, see Kia.com/NZ for full details.

All other on road costs (ORC) are additional. Warranty and Roadside Assist terms and conditions apply, see Kia.com/NZ for full details.

(OR UP TO 100,000KMS)

Page 6

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Borrow

Weekend Sun Friday 2 NovemberThe 2018

Bay Driver

New plans for State Highway 2

smart Taking out a loan can be scary business. Let our team guide you through our hassle-free process.

Borrow

smart

We can help you get the loan you need with repayments you feel comfortable with, so you can borrow smart.

Taking out a loan can be scary business. Let our team guide you through our hassle-free Talk to the friendly process. team at MTF Finance

Mtloan Maunganui today.

We can help you get the 577 6680 you need with repayments07you feel comfortable with, so you 2 Tay Street can borrow smart. mtmaunganui@mtf.co.nz mtf.co.nz/mtmaunganui Talk to the friendly Terms, conditions and lending criteria apply. team at MTF Finance Mt Maunganui today.

07 577 6680 2 Tay Street mtmaunganui@mtf.co.nz

mtf.co.nz/mtmaunganui Terms, conditions and lending criteria apply.

An upgrade of the Omokoroa intersection on State Highway 2 is on its way.

Updated plans to improve the safety of State Highway 2 between Waihi and Tauranga have been announced, with some projects going ahead immediately and others on the back burner.

The New Zealand Transport Agency has re-evaluated the transport plans for the corridor to align with priorities set out in the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport. It has confirmed the need for a new state highway on the current alignment of the Tauranga Northern Link, with new plans including a two-lane route – one lane in each direction – between Te Puna and Tauranga alongside the existing road.

There is an option for additional lanes on SH2, which may include a range of uses, including enabling public transport to cater for growth to the west of the city.

The construction timing and form of this route will depend on growth and funding priorities across the rest of the country.

NZTA’s Brett Gliddon says the first priority is making people’s journeys safer with improvements to the existing road, such as flexible median and side barriers, wide centre lines and protecting people from hazards on the roadsides.

"The first section of the $101 million Waihi to Omokoroa safety improvements package is already under way.

“Between Omokoroa and Te Puna, we will start with safety improvements, including an upgrade of the Omokoroa intersection.”

The Katitaki bypass is not included in the new work, however NZTA says it will work with the community to improve traffic management.

“We will continue to hold the land designations which protect the route between Omokoroa and Te Puna, the Katikati bypass and the Tauranga Northern Link.

“This means we will still have the ability to construct in these designations when the timing is right,” says Brett.

A speed limit review of SH2 between Katikati and Bethlehem is also under way.

The new C-Class Sedan.

Whether it’s on the sports fields or on the roads, life is a constant journey in search of your next victory. Introducing an exterior with athletic character and new levels of sophistication, and an interior enhanced with the next-generation technology including ambient lighting with 64 colours to add a personal touch to suit any occasion. The new C-Class Sedan exceeds itself every day. On every journey. For every victory. Experience the new C-Class at Ingham-Sears today. www.mbinghamsears.co.nz/new-c-sedan

Ingham-Sears 55 Totara Street, Mt Maunganui 07 572 8260

www.mbinghamsears.co.nz

The Weekend Sun

Bay Driver Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Appraised Used Vehicles

Page 7

Page 8

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Weekend Sun Friday 2 NovemberThe 2018

Bay Driver

Stone columns mark milestone Retrofitted seatbelt safety alert The NZ Transport Agency is urging vehicle for new road link owners who have retrofitted seatbelts to check the labels on their seatbelts following safety concerns leading to a recall.

An aerial photo of the Baypark to Bayfair Link showing how the new city-bound lanes from Baypark will look once completed. Photo: NZTA.

The first of 3400 stone columns, which would reach from Mount Maunganui to Waihi Beach if they were laid out end-to-end, have been installed on the Baypark to Bayfair Link project.

The columns will improve the ground conditions throughout the site so it can eventually take the weight of the two flyovers.

Installing stone columns involves putting vertical columns of stone (gravel) into the ground and using vibration to move the sand to make way for the stone. This is being done using an 80-tonne crawler crane with a 3.2 tonne ‘vibroflot’ attached – the vibrating element that carries out the compaction and delivers the stone.

NZ Transport Agency project manager John McCarthy says the installation of the columns

is a significant milestone for the project.

“The stone columns will cover more than two rugby fields and use enough gravel to fill eight Olympic-size swimming pools.

“They push against the surrounding ground, increasing its density and enabling the ground to support the weight of the on and off ramps that will be built on top.

“It will also protect the ground from the risks of liquefaction during an earthquake.”

Construction of the 3400 stone columns is expected to take approximately 10 months.

The Baypark to Bayfair Link is designed to reduce congestion and improve safety by separating local and state highway traffic and providing walking and cycling connections.

The key features include the construction of two flyovers and improvements to the SH29A and Truman Lane roundabout, and the SH2 Maunganui-Girven Roads roundabout.

Seatbelts imported by Business Ventures Limited and manufactured by Changzhou BWD, China can be identified by a label located on the seatbelt strap.

These seatbelts are the subject of an urgent safety alert following Transport Agency tests indicating they do not meet an approved safety standard.

NZ Transport Agency spokesman Charles Ronaldson says BVL/Changzhou BWD seatbelts are mostly used for retrofitting into modified vehicles such as motorhomes, buses and vans.

They are also commonly used to replace original vehicle seatbelts if they’ve been damaged and fail a vehicle inspection.

The failures identified in testing were related to over-the-shoulder belts that have a ‘D-ring’ guide and retractor. Most lap belts do not have these features and are not included in this safety alert.

“Safety is top our priority - we are urging people that if BVL/Changzhou BWD seatbelts are fitted in their vehicle’s driver seat, that they do not use their vehicle until replacements are fitted,” says Charles.

Vehicle owners and operators who have purchased a BVL/Changzhou BWD seatbelt should talk to the retailer they purchased it from. If vehicle owners purchased a vehicle with the seatbelts already fitted, they should talk directly to BVL. Full information is available at www.nzta.govt.nz

The label is typically located between the door and the seat.

Crash testing found failure occurred in the shoulder anchor point (D-ring) and the retractor mechanism failing to lock and prevent run-out of the belt.

The Weekend Sun

Bay Driver Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

Page 9

Was $15,990

Now

$13,990 SAVE $2,000

Was $15,990

Now

$14,990 SAVE $1,000

NZ NEW

NZ NEW

Was $14,990

Was $18,990

Now

WAS $27,990

Now

$12,990

Now

$17,990

SAVE $2,000

Was $8,990

Now

$25,990

SAVE $1,000

$7,990

SAVE $2,000

SAVE $1,000

Was $15,750

WAS $19,990

NZ NEW NZ NEW

Was $22,990

Was $11,990

Now

Now

$20,990

$9,990

SAVE $2,000

NZ NEW

NZ NEW

NZ NEW

NZ NEW

SAVE $2,000

NZ NEW

Now

Now

$14,750

$17,990

SAVE $1,000

SAVE $2,000

NZ NEW

Page 10

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

The 2018 Weekend Sun Friday 2 November

Vehicle Service Centre

w www.vehicleservicecentre.co.nz

Bay Driver

The Weekend Sun

9

om

9 $8

w*

p/

Fr

3

p/

$9

om

Fr

7 $4

w*

p/

om

Fr

9 $6

Friday 2 November 2018

w*

om

p/

$6

Fr

Friday 2 November 2018

w*

om

Fr

Bay Driver Friday 2 November 2018

w*

p/

om

Fr

7 $5

w*

p/

Page 11

Page 12

Friday 2 November 2018

Friday 2 November 2018

The 2018 Weekend Sun Friday 2 November

Visit our face book page

Bay Driver