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28 NOVEMBER
HOMESSOLD:QUALITY ANDCORRECT PRICING LED TO BETTER RESULTS
Stellenboschmarketyields surprises
The house sales market has sur-
prised this year, withmore sales
in the R3 million to R10 million
bracket, traditionallyamoredif-
ficult market.
Correctly-priced suburban fa-
mily homes, closer to the desirable
Stellenbosch schools and uni-
versity, were sometimes sold in
weeks and even days.
By the same token, overpriced
properties remained difficult to
sell, in spite of the buoyant trend,
as theseprospectivebuyers arepar-
ticularlywell-informedandwillnot
be swayed to make unrealistic
offers.
Sellers are also more inclined to
deliberately seek out reliable
agents,whoareprepared to take the
marketing of their property on as
a personal project.
As such, they expect professional
service, expert, quality marketing
and total dedication.
This, together with a
market-related valuation, virtually
guarantees a sale in a reasonable
time frame.
Fine and Country International
Realty feel they can align them-
selves with the more discerning
client.
The brand is designed to market
the upper quartile of properties,
and speaks for itself. The success in
the UK, where the brand sweeps all
accolades for marketing year on
year,hasmadeFineandCountryIn-
ternational Realty the leading es-
tate agency in pound value.
The local office areaspiring to fol-
low in these giant footsteps. Jannie
andVeronica have just had an offer
of R6 million on a house in Dalsig,
which the owner regards as excep-
tional value proof of growing
confidence in the market.
ThecloseassociationbetweenMy
House Properties, a local, dynamic
company and the international, up-
market brand of Fine and Country,
has once again enabled their agents
to celebrate a very successful year.
With 32 years combined experience
inthepropertybusiness,andhighly
qualified and trained agents, their
professional service and updated
technology has kept them ahead of
the pack.
Melanie Venter was the top agent
at My House Properties with 16
sales in Welgevonden this year.
Van Zyl Voges, the manager in
charge of rental properties at My
House Properties, says, By the end
of October, 90% of our available
properties had been let.
Properties for rent are in high de-
mand, making this the right time
for investors to enter this market.
The management of investment
properties is the key to sustainable
value. This is where the services of
My House Properties stand out
selection of applicants is strict and
property maintenance is excellent.
This has led to higher demand and
considerable growth in the agen-
cys portfolio.
Each property owner is impor-
tant to themanddeserves theirbest.
Their agents who specialise in the
sectional title field have been just
as busy as all the rest of their
property specialists, and the pros-
pects are most encouraging.
They are looking forward to an
exceptional year in 2014.
Their specialists have owners and occupants completely covered.My House Properties and Fine and Country are a winning combination.
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HELDERBERG
Biggest and Best Property guide in the Boland
SOLD bied die grootste en maklikste toegang tot die
mark vir eiendomkopers en -verkopers in die Boland.
021 870 4600
021 841 4285
021 887 2840
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The final vacant stands in the upmarket
developments Vredenberg and Vreden-
zicht Estate have been made available
for sale by the developer.
Saleshavebeenexcellentandonly12plots
are now available. Building activity in both
estates is strong, with six houses under con-
struction and a further four planned to com-
mence in early 2014. The estates are quickly
nearing completion and recent sales of com-
pletedhomeshave reached recordprices for
the area. The scarcity of homes on the mar-
ket in these estates, results in escalating
homevaluesasonce theownershavesettled
thesehouses rarely comebackonto themar-
ket so availability is at a premium.
The remaining stands offer excellent val-
ue, with north-facing aspects and few select
stands still on the parks, with Table Moun-
tainandFalseBayviews.A fewof the stands
alsooffer lovelyviews to theHelderbergand
Hottentots Holland mountains.
At a starting price of R855 000 including
vat, you have access to large landscaped
greenbelts, water-retention dams, teeming
withbird life, high-class securityandaccess
control. Both estates have electrified fenc-
ing all around.
TheHOAs are active in both estate ensur-
ing continuing maintenance and upkeep of
the estates one gets the feeling as youdrive
into both estates, that there is a lot of care
and price in the properties. The HOA archi-
tectural guidelines are flexible enough to al-
low for an owners unique contribution to-
wards their ownhomes, but also ensure that
the general feel is of an upmarket look.
Additional benefits are that there is quick
access to theN2,SomersetMall (10minutes),
and Waterstone Village (five minutes).
There is also quick access to the R44 to Stel-
lenbosch and close proximity to De Hoop
Primary School and Somerset College, with
all levels of schooling.
Vacant stands fromR855 000 vat inclusive
are available, andwe can also compile a full
turn-key plot-and-plan development serv-
ice, to suit your taste and budget.
Contact Roger Ramos: RE/MAX Helder-
berg formoredetails on 071 605 5902 or email
Greatopportunity inupmarketWinelandsestate
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Aredevelopmentsgoodorbad for
yourpropertys value?
TheHelderberg area is a high-demand
property area. Thats good news. It
means purchasers see the benefits of
the lifestyle offered here and want to
moveherewith their families. This in-
creased demand means there is posi-
tive upwards pressure on property
values and a market for new proper-
ties to be constructed.
I remember the days when Somerset
Westwas a sleepy town.Therewashardly
any traffic, kids played in the streets, and
we really lived in a village.
That has changed. Change is inevitable
and it occurs worldwide, whether we like
it or not.
With the increased demand for more
homes available undeveloped land is be-
ing earmarked for development and
council generally wants to increase the
density meaningmorehomes in smaller
areas. Its a fact of life
We need to accept it.
But is it such a bad thing for you and
your property when a new development
is proposed for your area?
Inmost cases, no! Council, whilst want-
ing to increase density, also has many
checks and balances in place to ensure a
new development enhances the surround-
ing area and that services can cope with
increased demand.
For example, studies need to be done on
the traffic and environmental impact.
New developments have to complement
the style, architecture, and theme of the
suburb. Inmanycases thedevelopersneed
to make significant financial contribu-
tions to the upgrade of surrounding roads,
verges, and service upgrades.
Thismeans that the local ratepayer isnt
paying for these upgrades, but can enjoy
the benefits.
Public comment is an important part of
the process of ensuring that a new devel-
opment is the best possible use of the land.
But comment should be balanced and
the bigger picture should be kept in
mind.
As hard as it may sometimes be, emo-
tion and sentiment can sometimes cloud
our judgment.Thereality is thatdevelop-
ment is here to stay and impacted parties
need towork together toaddress reasona-
ble concerns.
When there is a reasonable and posi-
tive approach to proposed development
there are tangible benefits for all. Large
unoccupied or unkempt parcels of land
could invite unwanted elements and va-
grants, and seldom enhance an area.
A new development fills an important
housing need and creates employment
and revenue. And it must be said that a
development needs to be feasible for the
developer in that it needs to be profitable
in relation to the financial risk of devel-
opment.
When council requirements are met
and the developer works with the neigh-
bours to improve the area, there is a posi-
tive impact on neighbouring property
values. Dont underestimate the benefit of
service upgrades funded by the developer.
There is a significant cost saving to the
local council and to the ratepayer.
Change, for themost part, is never easy.
Butwhereaffectedpartiesadoptapositive
approach development can have a very
positive effect on all concerned and fill an
important need in an area were proud to
call home.
Email your real estate question to
Talking Property by Steve Caradoc-Davies,
principal of Harcourts Platinum
Biggest and Best Property guide in the Boland
SOLD bied die grootste en maklikste toegang tot die
mark vir eiendomkopers en -verkopers in die Boland.
021 870 4600
021 841 4285
021 887 2840
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DOUBLE-CAB: TAKE ANOTHER LOOKAT THISONE FOR VALUE
Tritonbakkiehas it all, and for less
FRANS LE ROUX
If there ever was the perfect all-
round South African vehicle, it
wouldcertainlybethedouble-cab
bakkie.Thehumblebakkie,aswe
fondly named it, has been around
for close on 40 years. Its the kind
of vehicle that can do just about
anything.
Onecan fill itwith fiveadults, load
their luggageandhitchacaravan, or
you can take it on some rugged 4X4
course. Then there is the side that
one often forgets a bakkie is a fine
long-distance open-road cruiser and
these days they all look great, even
in the parking lot of a fancy hotel or
mall.
The latest offering from Mitsubi-
shi was recently released onto the
South African market and I spent a
couple of days behind the wheel of
their Triton double-cab 4X4 diesel.
The Triton has always been the
odd one out, with a strangely shaped
rear and a smiling grille in the front.
Lets start off with the new diesel
engine.Goneistheold3,2 4-cylinder,
which is now replaced by a 2,5 high-
power unit. The old 3,2 produced
118 kW/343 Nm, while the new en-
ginenowpushesout 131 kw/400 Nm.
Fuel consumption has also im-
proved, with the new Triton averag-
ingat about 9 litres/100 km.Ona full
75 litre fuel tank, a theoretical tank
range of 700 km could be achieved if
driven carefully.
The new 2,5 highpower unit you
will only find in the 4X4. The engine
surprises with its quietness and
open road cruising ability. With
400 Nm, overtaking and steep hills
seemed no match for the Triton.
The Tritons ride on both tar and
gravel is surprisingly smooth. It tru-
ly glides over potholes or badly rut-
tedgravel road.Thequietness inside
the cabin was also impressive. With
no wind or engine noise, it doesn't
sound like your normal bakkie.
On the inside things have been
greatlyimprovedaswell.Anewmul-
tifuction steering wheel fits snugly
into your hands. The centre console
has also received a upgradewith the
likes of climate control, and a useful
USB-slot mounted on the CD-player.
Thedriver'sseat is fullyelectronical-
ly adjustable and both front seats of-
fers good support. At the back, pas-
sengers sit in comfortable positions.
Leg- and headroom are ample no
complaints from these departments.
Aesthetically the Triton does not
disappoint, although fromthe rear it
looks kind of strange, with an angu-
lar hip-line. The loading bay is cer-
tainly not the largest in the segment
either. One of the prettier upgrades
from the previous model is the new
chunky 17-inch wheels. Chrome
door handles and roll bar are option-
al. From the front it shares genes
with its Pajero Sport sibling. This is
in fact the best angle when you look
at it.
Being a bakkie, and a double cab
at that, the rivals for the Triton in-
clude the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu KB,
VW Amarok and the Ford Ranger.
These five bakkies (including the
Triton) make up the biggest chunk
of our current market leaders. The
Triton 4X4diesel retails forR419 900,
while the Ranger sells for R467 600.
You can buy the Hilux for R441 000,
theAmarok for R459 500 or the Isuzu
for R464 400.
The Triton is the lowest priced, so
certainly deserves more sales. It
drives well, has a strong engine and
is capable on all surfaces. With a 3
year/100 000 km warranty and a 5
year/90 000 km service plan (4X4 on-
ly), the new Triton should certainly
be on your shopping list.
VisityournearestMitsubithideal-
er or visit http://paardenei-
land.sandown.co.za/
On the outside, looking in? The new affordable Triton double-cab has a powerful 2.5 turbo diesel engine that offers more grunt but uses less fuel.
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Qashqai: theoriginal
crossover reinvented
The innovation continues with the new
Qashqais powertrain range, which is wider
andmore efficient than ever. Every engineus-
es a turbocharger to reduce capacity, emis-
sionsandfuelconsumptionwhilemaintaining
excellent performance, with class-leading CO
emissions, from only 99g/km.
Efficiency is further enhanced by an exten-
sive mass reduction programme, resulting in
a 40kg weight loss on somemodels despite the
extensive addition of new equipment.
While front-wheel-drive variants will ac-
countforthemajorityofsalesinmostmarkets,
four-wheeldrive ALL-MODE 4x4-i versions
will also be available to match a choice of six-
speed manual or all-new Xtronic transmis-
sions.
Inside, a dramatic rise in material and de-
signqualityadds significant interiorappeal to
theQashqai package.Versatility also remains
a core crossover attribute; Nissans engineers
havedevisedinnovativewaystomakethenew
Qashqai fit into drivers lives.
Delivering greater occupant space and a
largerluggagecapacityenhancedbyavariable
floor system, the new Qashqai even offers
space to store the parcel shelfwhennot in use.
The new Qashqai is based on the new CMF
(CommonModule Family) Renault-NissanAl-
liance platform, bringing outstanding engi-
neering efficiencies to the consumer.
Designed and engineered in Europe, for Eu-
rope, thenewQashqaihasbeencreatedbyNis-
sans experts at Nissan Design Europe (Lon-
don,UK) andNissanTechnicalCentreEurope
(Cranfield, UK and Barcelona, Spain).
It will be built in Sunderland, UK, while ex-
tensive input has also come fromNissans de-
signers and engineers in Atsugi, Japan.
QUICKPIC
NissansQashqaihasbeen theleaderinthe
crossovermarket,withmorethantwomil-
lionproducedsince2007. Itappeals toboth
C-segment drivers looking for additional
style, technology and excitement and to
downsizing buyers seeking greater effi-
ciency.
The all-new Qashqai is set to enhance Nis-
sans crossover leadership position when it
goes on sale in selected global markets from
January 2014.
Premium technology, second generation
crossover design and enhanced dynamics all
combine to form the backbone of the newNis-
san Qashqai.
The striking new Qashqai is 49 mm longer
than the currentmodel and fractionally lower
andwider,givingitasleek,poisedstancewhile
maintaining the crossover style, compact di-
mensions and raised driving position.
Distinctive features includinga clamshell-
stylebonnet giveitastrkinggoodlookswhile
retaining the Qashqais strong visual DNA.
As with any new Nissan, the Qashqai is
packed with innovative technology. It offers
drivers a comprehensive suite of advanced
technology features enhancingeveryaspect of
driving.
Nissans Safety Shield technologies now in-
corporate Front Collision Avoidance, Driver
Attention Support and Traffic Sign Recogni-
tion alongwith several other vital driver aids,
while Intelligent Park Assist takes the stress
out of urban manoeuvres.
ThenewQashqai isdesignedtomakepremi-
um technology more accessible than ever.
Top ofthe Qashqai
diesel range, the 1,6
dCi comes as two-
or four-wheel-drive.
Jointly developed
with Alliance partner
Renault, this 96 kW
unit is one of the
most advanced die-
sel powerplants in its
sector, with a num-
ber of technical inno-
vations for optimi-
sing fuel consumpti-
on and reduce
emissions.
PHOTO: QUICKPIC
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NewHondaCR-Zproveshybrids canbe fun
tion steering wheel is adjustable, all pedals
are lightly sprung and the gearbox is a joy
to operate.
With maximum combined outputs of
101 kW (137hp) or 190Nm shoving along just
1 171 kg, the CR-Z can achieve 0-100 km/h in
9,4 seconds with a top speed of 200 km/h. It
also offers a three-way drive mode (Eco, Nor-
mal and Sport) as well as a S+ button for
a small bout of all-out performance.
In true Honda fashion, the engine loves to
be caned to its shrieking red-linewhich pairs
up with the hard suspension to provide lots
of handling fun. The electric helper rapidly
runs out of battery juicewhenyou constantly
floor the car but quickly charges it up again
when driven sensibly.
I found thebiggest benefit of the IMApower
train to sit at low revs an extra scoop of
power inthedullmonotonyofyourdailycom-
mute. It ismost noticeablewhen accelerating
at low rpm, speeding up to change lanes, dab-
bing the throttle to keep up with traffic; sort
of like a turbo-diesel.
The playful CR-Z obviously offers all the
mod-cons its potential customers would ex-
pect. Many driver and safety aids, Bluetooth
streaming, sub-woofer, leather, climate con-
trol, auto lights and wipers, remote central
locking, Xenon lights, two-stage front seat
heaters, cruise control, panoramic glass roof
and so on and so forth.
The 2013 update has sharper styling like a
new front bumper and grille and newmateri-
als in the cabin. Power increases are 5 kW
each for the petrol and electric motors, while
torque is up about 17Nm. The Sport Plus (S+)
button is also new, giving a 10-second power
burst if the battery is above 50%.
A Honda CR-Z costs R332 800 and comes
with a three-year/100 000 km warranty, five-
year/90 000 km service plan, one year AA
roadside assistance and 15 000 km service in-
tervals. So theres no need to be scared or
sceptical of the little coup, its maintenance
is just like any other petrol car.
I could call this car costly but it absolutely
wonmeover, chieflywith its fun, funky char-
acter. Honda has absolutely nailed the mild
hybrid concept and rolled it into a unique,
sportywhole,whichoffers excellentperform-
ance and consumption. Its an expensive and
enticing toy.
Galimoto Media
HANJO STIER
Please excuse my lacklustre typing and
slouched posture, Ive just sold one of my
cars.Therewasnopressingneedtodothis
other than the fact that I simply didnt
have the time to play with my oversized
toy. I love cars that double as toys, which
is probably why I took a shine to Hondas
revamped CR-Z.
Where my recently departed automobile
was as simple as a wooden truck on a string,
the CR-Z felt more like the latest and greatest
tablet. Shiny.Modern. Complicated.And just
like those hand-held computers, the mind
boggles at how much technology theyve
crammed into such a small package.
The little Honda coup certainly doesnt
havemanydirectrivalswithitsbizarreshape
and IMAmild hybrid drive train. Unlike full
hybrids, theres only a small electric motor
to help the 1,5 litre petrol engine along, you
cant drive it in pure electric mode and more
importantly itsgotasix-speedmanualgear-
box.
So you should think of this as a normal pet-
rol hatchback with added vooma for improv-
ingeitheryourperformanceorconsumption.
Energy is recuperated and stored from decel-
eration or braking while a clever start/stop
systemhelps to brinits claimed consumption
down to just 5,2 litres/100 km.
We often touched 5 litres/100 km in real-
world conditions but before I get to the driv-
ing experience, you shouldhear about the toy
Hondas other attributes. That aerodynamic
Prius rear-end isnt very attractive and, to-
gether with sharply tapered rear windows,
makes for absolutely atrocious rear and rear
visibility.
The usable boot space would be a joke if
it wasnt for the rear seats; now those are a
joke. As long as you only put children on
there, you should be fine. Better still, dont
have any kids and fold the rear bench down
(175-363 F) to accommodate boutique shop-
ping for your childless life.
You should also contemplate a gym mem-
bership as the cars 1,4 m height, as well as
its low and hard ride will test your leg and
backmuscles on a daily basis. The front seats
are comfortable and supportive but the
sporty suspension and 17-inch wheels feed
most road irregularities straight into your
spine.
And then theres the interior after a par-
ticularly jovial dinner, I demonstrated the
CR-Z to some friends in an almost deserted
mall parking lot. As luck would have it, the
selected radio station cycled through some
sci-fi themes and I was even accused of stag-
ing this soundtrack.
You see, the Honda CR-Z has an incredibly
zany dashboard. Insert X-Files music here.
Every surface seems tohaveadifferent shape
and texture, there are protrusions and LED
or neon-coloured items all over the place
while the extremely comprehensive instru-
ments wouldnt look out of place in a UFO.
Save to say that it will take you lots of tink-
ering to figure everything out but I trust that
will be just as pleasurable as discovering a
new tablets functions. The small multi-func-
Unlike full hybrids, theres only a small electric motor to help the 1,5F petrol engine along;
you cant drive it in pure electric mode and more importantly its got a six-speed manual
gearbox.
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Hyundai signs ThierryNeuvilleas2014WRCdriver
I am thrilled to announce ThierryNeuville
as the lead driver to our newWRC team, says
Michel Nandan, Hyundai Motorsport team
principal. Thierry is having a fantastic 2013
season and is proving himself to be one of the
most exciting young drivers in WRC. His raw
speed, driving skill and dynamic approach to
rallyingmakehim the ideal leaddriver forHy-
undai.
By signing a talented young driver of Thi-
errys calibre, we show that Hyundais WRC
engagement is serious and focused on long-
term success. It is also great recognition for
the work that the entire team has carried out
in such a short time. We share similar values
and objectives to win the championship in the
long-term, so we are proud to have Thierry in
the team and as an ambassador for Hyundai
Motorsport.
Neuville, alongwithhis co-driverNicolas
Gilsoul, will join Hyundai Motorsport be-
hind the wheel of the new i20WRC rally car
in all 13 WRC events in 2014.
They will participate in the teams debut
at theMonte-CarloRally in January, signal-
ling the start of the Belgian drivers third
consecutive WRC season.
Neuvilles experience will be invaluable
toHyundaiMotorsportas themanufacturer
begins its first fully-fledged championship
WRC campaign with a team and car that
have been developed from scratch, impres-
sively in under a year.
Neuvilles eye-catching performances
this season have challenged the established
competitors in WRC and have resulted in
his reputation as one of the most exciting,
young and dynamic drivers coming up
through the WRC ranks.
I am pleased to be joining Hyundai Mot-
orsport for the 2014World Rally Champion-
ship, saidNeuville. I believeHyundaiMo-
torsport is the perfect fit for me because it
is a young, emerging and ambitious manu-
facturer teamwith long-term objectives for
championship success, and I have long held
aspirations of driving for a manufacturer
team.
In two competing seasons in the World
Rally Championship, Neuville has contest-
ed 32 rallies. He finished seventh in the 2012
championship, which acted as a prelude to
a championship challenging 2013 season in
which he has so far claimed four consecu-
tive runner-up results (Italy, Finland, Ger-
many and Australia), in addition to two
third-place finishes (Mexico, Greece), leav-
ing him second in the WRC standings with
one rally left to run.
TheannouncementofNeuville as the first
official Hyundai WRC driver for 2014 fol-
lows a month of intensive testing of the
i20 WRC car on gravel in Spain and on tar-
mac in Germany. More than 1 000 km was
covered in 15 days of testing by Juho Hn-
ninen, Bryan Bouffier and Chris Atkinson.
Thismonthwasexceptionallybusy forus:
we were out testing the i20 WRC on both sur-
faces for more than half of the month, with
our three test drivers swapping the seat on
four separate test sessions.
We now have two latest-spec i20 WRC,
which allows us to further intensify the de-
velopment schedule by alternating between
the two chassis, said Hyundai Motorsport
Team Principal Michel Nandan. Overall, it
was a positive month as we managed to test
new parts, try different set-up solutions and
cover some good mileage with the car.
Octobers testingkickedoffwitha four-day
gravel test in the south of Spain where the
teamcontinued toassess thebehaviourof the
i20 WRC in warm weather conditions with
both Juho Hnninen and Chris Atkinson on
duty.
During this test we took the opportunity
to continue the development of the car on
gravel conditions, similar to the oneswewill
find in Portugal and Sardinia next year, ex-
plained Nandan.
TheHyundaiMotorsport team thenmoved
from the south of Spain up to the Catalonia
region for a five-day gravel test. This was fol-
lowed by a tarmac test in Baumholder, Ger-
many, home of the iconic Arena Panzerplat-
te, which forms part of Rallye Deutschlands
itinerary.
After concentrating on loose surfaces in
the first part of October, we took the i20 WRC
to tarmac for a test on the same conditions
of Rallye Deutschland.
We had some new suspension parts to try
as we hadnt tested on tarmac since August,
Nandan continued.
In the final week of October, the team con-
tinued tarmac development in Catalonia on
the roads ofRally deEspaa, the penultimate
round of theWRC, which was also held earli-
er in October.
October also brought the deadline for an-
other important process for theHyundaiMo-
torsport team: The dossier for the homologa-
tion of the i20 WRC had to be compiled and
lodged by the FIA by the end of the month.
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Hyundai Motorsport today reiterated its
boldapproachtotheWorldRallyChampi-
onship by confirming rising WRC star
Thierry Neuville as its lead driver start-
ing from the 2014 season. The announce-
ment followed intensive tests during Oc-
tober with the i20 WRC car on gravel in
Spain.
The 25-year-old Neuville, who is playing a
key role in this years championship, has
signed amulti-year agreementwithHyundai
Motorsport, one that represents a serious
commitmentbybothparties tobuild towards
long-termsuccess in thecompetitiveWRCse-
ries.
Neuvilles eye-catching performances this season have challenged the established competitors
in WRC and have resulted in his reputation as one of the most exciting young and dynamic
drivers coming up through the WRC ranks. PHOTO: QUICKPIC
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Impey todrive
Outback to races
mium Lineartronic features
theworldsonlyBoxerdieselen-
gine, the horizontally-opposed
turbocharged motor producing
110 kW and 350 Nm.
Mated to Subarus famous
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
system via Lineartronic CVT
automatic transmission, the ve-
hicles superior drivetrain bal-
ance and permanent all-wheel
drive system make it relaxing to
drive and extremely capable, es-
pecially off-road.
Coupled to exemplary specifi-
cations which include luxurious
extras like keyless access and
starting, a sunroof, easily folda-
ble roof rails, dual-zone climate
control and an electric drivers
seat, the Outback Diesel CVT of-
fers value and versatility under-
linedbySubarus legendaryrelia-
bility, safety and durability repu-
tation.
Ourlinktotheworldofcycling
comesthankstoourvehiclesulti-
mate practicality levels, and car-
rying bicycles easily is just one of
their many attributes.
The new Subaru Outback Die-
sel CVT is evenmore suited to the
task, whereby its innovative roof
railswhich include built-in folda-
ble cross bars to eliminate the
need for an additional roof rack,
makeroof-mountedbicycle trans-
port a practical and easy affair,
with the vehicles mechanical
merits coming to the fore to
present an overall relaxing driv-
ing experience, concludes Laza-
rus.
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SouthAfricancyclistDarylIm-
pey, who painted the nations
nameall over the2013running
of the Tour de France, has re-
turned home after his 2013 in-
ternational season to tackle
the Momentum 94.7 Cycle
Challenge as a fund-raising
event for local charity, Teddy
Bear Clinic.
Having sponsored funds to-
wards his efforts, Subaru South-
ern Africa has also provided Im-
peywithaSubaruOutbackDiesel
CVT.
Havingwon the second stage of
the 2013 Tour de France and sub-
sequently worn the yellow lead-
ers jersey through stages six and
seven as well, Impey continues
Subaru Southern Africas ties to
cyclingafterRobbieHuntermade
use of the all-new Subaru Forest-
er during the Mzansi Tour, earli-
er in the year.
Comments Subaru Southern
Africa Marketing Manager, Ash-
ley Lazarus: Charity is some-
thing that touches the hearts and
mindsofeveryoneandeverylittle
bit counts.
We are only too proud to be as-
sociatedwithDaryl in this regard
and are certain that the funds he
raises for Teddy Bear Clinic will
be put to good use.
We also wish him the very best
of luck for theMomentum94.7Cy-
cle Challenge this weekend!
The Subaru Outback 2.0D Pre-
The Subaru Outback 2.0D Premium Lineartronic features the worlds only Boxer diesel engine, the horizontally-op-
posed turbocharged motor producing 110 kW and 350 Nm. PHOTO: QUICKPIC
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