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7 AUGUSTUS
The award-winning Val de Vie
Estatehas entered intoaground
breaking long-term partner-
ship with the one and only Fer-
rari, joining forces to combine
luxury cars, polo and property.
ThePoloVillagewill be an exclu-
sive offering in which acclaimed
architect, Stefan Antoni and Asso-
ciates, has designed 60 luxury resi-
dences and boutique offices to
form part of the Val de Vie Estate.
Now one of the 60 lucky buyers of
a Polo Pad can drive away with an
iconic brand new Ferrari Califor-
nia 30 Convertible.
The Italian philosophy on life,
love and leisure perfectly mimic
the unrivalled elegance and style
distinctive to Val de Vie Polo Vil-
lage, and it makes perfect sense to
partner with a brand that has suc-
cessfully epitomised luxury and
wealth since its inception.
The iconic Ferrari, known for its
speed and elegance, has often been
associated with the sport of kings
internationallyandwill bemaking
their polo debut in SouthAfrica by
showcasing their brand next to
that of Val de Vie on polo players
shirts. Ferrari will also sponsor a
luxury polo event at the estate,
whichwill also be a destination for
test drives and Ferrari Club
drives.
Val de Vie recently scooped two
International Property Awards in
Dubai, respectively winning a
five-star award for Best Develop-
ment, Multiple Units, and another
award as Highly Commended in
the Best Leisure Development cat-
egory. The Polo House was also
awarded the Best Single Unit De-
velopment in Africa and Arabia.
Limited to just 60 fully serviced
luxury boutiquePoloPads and res-
idences, as well as office suites,
owning an apartment at the Polo
Village will be highly desirable.
Owners have the benefit of a con-
cierge and full access to Val de
Vies many facilities.
Polo Village offers a selection of
luxury residences which includes
a 68 m Polo Pad, a 96 m two-bed-
room Ambrosia Suite and the lav-
ish 112 m two-bedroom en-suite
Hurlingham Suite. In close prox-
imity, and equally beautiful, youll
also find the fully serviced execu-
tive-style Polo Village Office
Suites.
Elegantly designed, each living
area has been created as a space
that allows for easy living unre-
stricted, uncluttered and graceful-
ly mimicking the tranquillity of
the surrounding landscape with
its grey slate finished roofs and
natural coloured exterior walls.
Each residence is perfectly com-
plemented by a private balcony
epitomizing the backdrop of the
Drakenstein and Simonsberg
Mountains, rolling vineyards, the
immaculate Polo Pavilion, restau-
rant and polo fields. Units will be
priced from R1 500 000 upwards.
Other stands are priced from
R1 000 000 upwards and villas are
available from R3 million to
R15 million.
The grand entrance to the Val de Vie development in Franschhoek.
EXQUISITE LIFESTYLE: POLOVILLAGE TARGETS CRMEDE LA CRME
ValdeVie Estatepartnerswith iconic Ferrari
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Whodeterminesmarket value?
Its by far the most pressing question
for property sellers: What is my prop-
erty worth?
Before listing, a seller will call in a few
estate agents to get their opinion on mar-
ket value.
Sadly, many agents will wander
through the property, ask the seller what
theywould like to achieve, and then agree
to the figure in order to get the listing.
Some agents may take it further and
pull a comparative market analysis re-
port off one of the Deeds Office systems
andpresent this to the seller. Theproblem
with these system-generated reports is
that they default to take the last 10 or 20
sales in the geographical area, work out
an average price, and then factor it in on
the property in question.
Its a very flawedway to determinemar-
ket value, for a few reasons:
) Some of these comparative sales
could have happened between one and
four years ago. Who would argue that the
market hasnt changed? Its simply stu-
pidity touseasale inamarket that isunre-
lated to our current market.
) The physical condition
of these properties used in
the comparison may vary
greatly.Theresult is that the
average value per square
meter could be totally unre-
lated to the property.
) As the system selects
properties within a close
proximity only, it excludes
other very similar proper-
ties in other suburbs that
are comparable.
The reality is that themar-
ket has changed considera-
bly in the last six months. In
fact, weve noticed a change
in certain price ranges in
the last six weeks!
Only the most recent
sales can be used. And only the most com-
parable properties should be considered.
To this end, an agent who knows what
they are doing would never guess at a val-
ue, or use an automated computer-gener-
ated report. A professional agent would
use their local area knowledge, their skill
and experience to research the market
anduse thecorrect compari-
sons. Thats the only way to
estimate market value.
But even then, its not
foolproof.Why?Because the
market changes so quickly.
Thats the risk of listing a
property with a price. Its
theconventionalwayof sell-
ing marketing with a
price. The danger is that, if
you overprice your proper-
ty, you chase away the buy-
ers you should be attract-
ing.
Even worse, if you under-
price your property you
sell for less than you
should.
So, if you are listing with
a price, its imperative that your agent
shares the market feedback with you
within the first two to three weeks of list-
ing. That way you can make adjustments
to the price if you need to, before you dam-
age the salability of your property. The
alternative is listing without a price
which well discuss in the near future.
Talking Property, by Steve
Caradoc-Davies, principal
of Harcourts Platinum
2014Green BuildingConvention in September
The 7th Annual Green Building Convention
presented by the Green Building Council of
South Africa, will be held at the Cape Town
International Convention Centre from 10 to
12 September.
Last year the world came to Cape Town for
the 6th Annual Green Building Convention;
this year the GBCSA are focusing on Africa,
bringing it home. The Green Building Con-
vention, sponsored by Nedbank Corporate
Property Finance, has secured thought lead-
ers from around the globe who deliver inspi-
ration and insight into the latest green build-
ing and sustainability trends. Already con-
firmed in this years speaker line-up is
Zimbabwean architect Michael Pearce, who,
committed to creating anarchitecture appro-
priate to its surrounding environment and
climate, was theprojectarchitecton thewell-
known Eastgate development in Harare.
The 2014 programme will offer two days of
keynote presentations and panel discus-
sions. The successful Brainwave Stage from
last years convention is back, and will host
short, TED-like presentations from the green
building community. The convention also of-
fersoptionalpre-conferenceeducationcours-
es and programmes as well as building tours
of Green Star SA certified buildings. For
more infoand tobookvisitwww.gbcsa.org.za
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VIP LAUNCH: The huge new rural suburb coming to the Helderberg the R4 billion Sitari
Country Estate set between the N2 and R102, neighbouring Croydon Olive and Vineyard Es-
tates, held its VIP launch at the exclusive Waterkloof Restaurant on Thursday 31 July. Guests
were treated to excellent Waterkloof wines and gourmet food. A model layout of the new de-
velopment was available to view while guests mingled and enjoyed top class entertainment.
PHOTO: DALEEN FOUCH
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Ensureyourmanagingagent isaboveboard
What can trustees do to ensure
that their interests and those of
the estate that they represent are
protected when hiring a manag-
ing agent, be it sectional title
schemes, share block schemes or
gated villages controlled by
Home Owners Associations
(HOAs)?
Thereareanumberofhomebased
companiesofferingtheirservicesas
managing agents. While some are
knowledgeable and have good in-
tent, sadly many do not fulfil the
very necessary statutory require-
ments. Managing agents fall under
the umbrella of the Estate Agency
Affairs Board (EAAB), which man-
aging agents are required to be reg-
istered with.
A prospective managing agent
should provide a profile of them-
selvesandtheiroperation,howlong
they have been in business, the sup-
port staff functions and qualifica-
tions, number of estates underman-
agement and references that can be
contacted.
A meeting between the prospec-
tivemanaging agent and trustees is
recommended to cover any ques-
tions from both sides and assess the
compatibility of the parties.
Steps that the HOA can take are:
) Confirm with the EAAB that
your managing agent has a current
fidelity fund certificate, which will
provide insurance to the body cor-
porate in the event of loss of scheme
funds held in a trust account.
Amanaging agent must credit all
levies received to an estate agency
trust account opened under the
EAAB.
) Confirm with the managing
agents insurer that they have pro-
fessional indemnity cover.
) Confirm with the National As-
sociation of Managing Agents (NA-
MA) that your managing agent is a
member of this voluntary associa-
tion that requires members to com-
ply with a code of conduct.
) Confirm with the Council for
Debt Collectors that the managing
agent is amember of this compulso-
rybody, aswithoutmembership the
managing agent is not legally enti-
tled to send statements or collect
monies.
) Ensure that the body corporate
takes out sufficient fidelity insur-
ance.
) Check the monthly manage-
ment accounts carefully, including
the bank statements to ensure bills
are being paid and have the
schemes records audited annually
) A Service Level Agreement
should be concluded with the man-
aging agent to ensure that there are
no misunderstandings regarding
duties and expectations.
Remember cheapest may not be
the best.
Acknowledgements to Paddocks
Attorneys, The Bellbuoy Group, the
National Association of Managing
Agents (NAMA) and Property 24.
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Newestateaidsdemand forMacassarhomes
In October this year Adelaide
Wildschut, the Rawson Property
Groups franchisee for the small
CapeFlatsvillageofMacassar(to-
tal population about 48 000), will
be celebrating 39 years of resi-
dence in the village.
On 1 May 2015, she will have 20
years experience as an estate agent
with the Rawson Property Group -
serving the area as an employee of
the Rawson Property Groups Som-
ersetWestfranchiseforsixyearsand
the past 13 years as a franchisee for
the Macassar franchise.
The residential area of Macassar
is in fact, only about 43 years old.
WhenWildschut firstmovedinto the
village, it had no running water, no
electricityandnoseweragenetwork.
In 1976, the council started building
flats, semi-detached and free stand-
ing houses. All the houses were low
cost and consisted of two and three
bedrooms and were all on a rent-to-
buy contract. The houses could be
bought after 30 years of paying rent-
al, the rent being converted into the
fullpurchasesumandthenewowner
then paying only the transfer fee.
Today there are thousands of free-
standinghomesintheareaincluding
the northern outer line which make
an attractive sight from the N2 free-
way to Somerset West.
Priceshaverisenslowlyandstead-
ilyovertheyearsatabout3%butMa-
cassar still provides the ultimate in
housing value per square metre.
Most of the houses sold here are in
the R280 000 to R650 000 price brack-
et.Standardtwo-bedroomhomescan
sell for up to R330 000 and three-bed-
room houses are selling at R380 000
and above. The popular homes, add-
ed Wildschut, are in the R350 000 to
R450 000 bracket.
Macassar certainly has its
charms. It is spacious, well laid out
(most of the homes have gardens)
andisoneof themostpeacefulvillag-
es in Greater Cape Town. Its crime
rate is, in fact, lower, saidWildschut,
than that of nearby Somerset West,
Strand and Gordons Bay and in ad-
dition it has its own good schools,
both primary and secondary, aswell
as efficient transport to other
schools.
Wildschuts franchise is about to
enter a new lease of life because it
has the sole mandate for selling 53
homes in the new development, Ma-
cassar Village Estate. The prices
here range from R396 000 for a two-
bedroom home to R429 000 for a
three-bedroom home and R472 000
for a three-bedroom with main en-
suite. All these homes will have an
impressive range of good finishes,
with the buyer able, in many cases,
to choose the colours themselves.
The bedrooms will have laminated
wood flooring, the living areas will
betiled,thewindowswillbealumini-
um framed and all the homes will
have built-in cupboardswith a fitted
kitchen, blinds, burglar bars, safety
gates, a starter garage and an en-
closed backyard. Units could rent at
R3 100 to R3 500 per month.
The builders are using a revolu-
tionary innovation incorporating
quickly erected, easily placed inter-
locking blocks. This system, there-
fore, makes it possible to erect large
pieces of wall swiftly and without
complication. The building method
has been approved by the SABS and
the NHBRC.
Almost half of the development is
alreadysoldoutand itwill take them
less than three months to sell all the
remainder, said Wildschut.
In the conventional second-hand
market, saidWildschut, any correct-
lypricedhomenormallysellswithin
two weeks and her team has, in re-
cent months, been selling between
four and six of these per month.
A street view of a three-bedroom home selling for R640 000 in Macassar.
View of the Rawson Property Groups Macassar franchisee, Adelaide
Wildschut next to a typical home at Macassar Village Estate.
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Cape countryandcoastal retirementaffordable choice
When it comes to heading for the
slow lane and thinking about re-
tirement, todays options forbuy-
ers have thankfully come a long
way from the traditional concept
of an old-aged home, says Ian
Badenhorst, Seeffs managing di-
rector for theCapecountryareas.
With security and a focus on a
quality lifestyle, we have seen a
range of alternatives, from retire-
ment villages to assisted-living cen-
tres making their appearance.
Retirees can now enjoy a comfort-
able retirement in a stunning set-
ting, yet with essential medical care
and leisure activities on the door-
step.
While the options are varied, in-
vesting in a purpose-built retire-
ment complex or village holds great
advantages,especiallyasyougetold-
er and requiremore care and securi-
ty, says Badenhorst.
Although retirement property is
about carefree living rather than in-
vestment returns, Badenhorst cau-
tions buyers to carefully consider
the options and to seek professional
guidance if necessary. Careful scru-
tinyof the typeof schemeandassoci-
ated costs are critical. There are es-
sentially four property types free-
hold (individual title), sectional title
(apartments and semi-detached
homes, somewith small private gar-
dens), share-block scheme and life
rights eachquite intricate andgov-
erned by various legislation. Addi-
tional monthly costs for services,
levies and the like may also apply.
Apopular choice is theCapeOver-
berg, largely for its good infrastruc-
ture,scenicbeautyandcloseproxim-
ity toCapeTownand thecoast.Here,
you will find wonderful gems such
asGreyton,ahamlet that lies inland,
about 90-minutes drive from Cape
Town, says agent, Terry Marchant.
It issurroundedbytheRiviersonder-
end mountains, is a naturelovers
paradise and offers a wonderful life-
style. ThenewGreytonLife develop-
ment offers a choice of spacious two-
bedroomed sectional title units
pricedupwardsofR600 000thatcome
with an open-plan lounge and kitch-
en. Facilities include medical and
frail care, dining options and leisure
options such as a club house and
bowlinggreen.Alsointhearea,isthe
GreytonCountryVillagewhere two-
bedroomed units start at about
R1,5 million.
Bredasdorp, about two-and-a-half-
hours drive from Cape Town, is yet
another popular choice, says agent,
Elaine Beyers. It boasts excellent in-
frastructure and a choice of retire-
mentvillages.ThenewGraceHaven
development here offers excellent
medical and frail care along with
meal options and fully-serviced
homes priced from just under
R500 000 for a one-bedroomed sec-
tional title unit and just under
R600 000 for a two-bedroomed unit.
The village is within walking dis-
tance of churches, the library and
other facilities of the town.
Hermanus is a sought-after coast-
al choice, says Reon van derMerwe.
Laid-back, yet under two hours
drive from Cape Town, it boasts su-
perb infrastructure, medical care
and leisure activities. It is also the
best place to catch a glimpse of the
magnificent Southern Right Whale
thatvisitsWalkerBayfromJuneon-
wards.
There are a number of retirement
villagesherewith small sectional-ti-
tle units, priced upwards of R600 000
tohousesinthenewNegesterRetire-
ment development in Onrus that
cost upwards of R1,8 million for a
two-bedroomed home with a garage
andgarden. Ideal forover50s, thede-
velopment enjoysa stunning setting
and residents also have access to
medical care, meal options and
more.
The Cape Winelands and Boland
with its scenic villages, vineyards
and olive groves is yet another aspi-
rational choice. Here, Worcester is
apopular option, saysagent,Gideon
Smaller. With its picturesque set-
ting surrounded by mountains and
the Breede and Hex rivers flowing
on either side, the village is only
about eighty minutes drive from
Cape Town. The new Hooggelegen
RetirementVillageoffersamixofop-
tions ranging from small sectional-
title units that start at R500 000 and
two bedroomed houses with small
gardens that cost upwards of about
R1,2 million. Residents enjoy stun-
ning mountain views, medical care
and of course the many facilities on
offer in the village.
Hooggelegen in Worcester is a popular retirement option.
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Foreign landowners
create jobsandhousing
Media reports have publicized the
fact that the hot political potato of
foreignersowning land inSouthAfri-
ca is once again about to be brought
before Parliament, and this time
most of the reforms possibly all
will probably get the approval of the
house.
The new draft bill proposes, among
other things, that:
) Ownership of land by foreigners
now be limited or regulated by re-
placing ownership for non-South Afri-
cans with long term leases and by limit-
ing the amount of land such people can
own in South Africa;
) South African citizens should be
given priority access to all land owning,
particularly that released by the state;
and
) more land should bemade available
for land reform.
Commenting on this draft legislation,
Bill Rawson, Chairman of the Rawson
Property Group, repeated a warning
that he made previously when this sub-
ject was raised.
I andmost of the senior spokespeople
in the South African property world
agree that proposals of this kind give a
very bad impression to those who are
planning to invest here.Howcanone say
to a foreigner, we welcome any capital
that you care to put into our industry
or commerce, but we will regulate you
in onewayor another if youwant ahome
here or would prefer to own rather than
to rent your work premises?
Ironically, said Rawson, the new bill
also proposes that South Africa creates
an environment which is encouraging
to foreign investment.
This, he said, will not be the case if
the proposals in the new legislation are
accepted.
Rawson said that many years of expe-
rience in selling homes to such people
has shown him that people from over-
seas who buy a holiday or retirement
home in South Africa often end up in-
vesting here in some form of business
or on the JSE Securities Exchange.
Quite apart from the fact that every
seven visitors to SouthAfrica create one
new job, home ownership in South Afri-
ca has time and again led to a beneficial
involvement in other spheres here,
said Rawson.
In his view, he added, it is also wrong
thinking that foreign ownership leads
to a smaller piece of the cake for locals.
Themore foreign buyers invest here,
the more local builders are able to build
new housing opportunities. This simple
andvery obvious fact has time and again
been proved and is at themoment partic-
ularly evident in the Somerset West ar-
ea, which in recent years has added
greatly to its security estates partly as
a result of its large English and German
population.
Quite apart from the fact that every seven visitors to
South Africa create one new job, home ownership in
South Africa has time and again led to a beneficial
involvement in other spheres here.
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Stellenboschproperty stock shortages
The total number of properties
sold in Stellenbosch in the first
five months of this year is only
half that sold for the sameperiod
in 2013, but the problem is a lack
of stock rather than buyers.
This is according to Chris Cil-
liers, principal of LewGeffen Sothe-
bys International Realty in the
Winelands, who says agents in the
town are battling to source enough
stocktoservicethecurrentdemand.
According to Western Cape prop-
erty sales aggregation website,
Propstats, property valued at ap-
proximately R27 million has
changed hands in Stellenbosch
proper since the beginning of the
year. This excludes sales in the ru-
ral surrounds. In the same period
last year, sales to the value of some
R50 million were concluded.
The average price of the proper-
ties sold has increased to R1,47 mil-
lion in the first five months of this
year, from R1,35 million for the
same period in 2013.
While some properties have sold
for around R20 000 per square me-
tre, which is on a par with several
Cape Town suburbs, many proper-
ties have sold for considerably less
andthetownstillprovidesgreatval-
ue for investors, says Cilliers.
LewGeffen, chairmanof LewGef-
fen Sothebys International Realty,
says Stellenbosch is an excellent in-
vestment location largely because
of Stellenbosch University.
There are more than 25 000 stu-
dents in this one small town, andon-
ly a fraction of them get bunks in
residence. The rest have to find pri-
vate accommodation, more than 95
percent of which is rented accom-
modation rather than parents buy-
ing apartments as many tend to do
in Cape Town.
Parents often buy flats in close
proximity to the University of Cape
Townbecause theyuse themasholi-
day homes when their children
graduate, or they plan to keep them
for retirement.
The demographic is a little dif-
ferent in Stellenbosch, which
means its an investors dream.
Cilliers says in Stellenbosch one
can buy bachelor or small one bed-
room flats that can accommodate
two students, for R450 000 and up-
wards.
Bigger two or three bedroom flats
will sell for around R1 million to
R1,5 million, depending on their
condition andproximity to the cam-
pus. Walking distance is, of course,
prime investor real estate.
The rental market for luxury
houses is also exceptional in the
town,because several international
corporations are headquartered
there.
Most big multinationals rent
properties for their international
senior executives, who spend any-
thing from a fewmonths to a couple
of years in South Africa at any one
time.
It means theres a continually
circulating, healthy-sizedpool of in-
ternational clients needing secure,
upmarket accommodation.
Our biggest problem at the mo-
ment is a lack of sale stock, says Cil-
liers. Wed like to see the market
farmore fluid than it is now. People
are holding onto their properties
hoping to see prices rise, but were
running the risk of themarket stag-
nating and thats never a good thing
in a small town.
Stellenbosch property is popular, but a lack of stock is problematic.
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Paarlmedical offeringon the increase
Construction on the second phase of a
successful medical facility in Paarl, due
for completion in September this year,
has commenced and will comprise a
state-of-the-art oncology centre and sub-
acute facility.
Theexistingproperty iscurrently fully let
and is predominantly occupied byCureDay
Clinic which currently offers three minor
theatresand30beds,national renalcareand
well-known gastroenterologist, Dr Stephen
Schmidt and Ampath.
Themedical centre, whichwas developed
by Annenberg Property Group represented
by Dudley Annenberg in conjunction with
Chianti Property Developers in 2012, cur-
rently offers excellent services which will
be further enhanced by the addition of the
oncology unit and a sub-acute facility.
Cure Day Clinic is a leading specialised
ambulatory care facility that owes its suc-
cess toofferingaffordable same-daysurgery
procedures in a high-tech medical facility.
The BEE groups first clinic was opened
in2008 inGautengand ithas since expanded
to six clinics, including the Paarl branch.
The Paarl clinic is Cure Days first day
hospital in theWesternCapeandithas three
theatres and 30 beds in a modern, aestheti-
cally pleasing environment. Well estab-
lished with good management and corpo-
rate governance, the group has already se-
cured licences to open clinics in
Pietermaritzburg, Wilgeheuwel, Blaauw-
berg, Somerset West (under construction),
Bellville, Bloemfontein (under construc-
tion) and Polokwane.
Nedbank has been involved with this de-
velopment since the beginning when we fa-
cilitated the primary loan of R18 million for
thefirststage,saysRichardThomas,region-
al executiveofNedbankCorporateProperty
Finance, Cape.
Thomas says that the bank has further
funded the company close to R32 million for
expansion into this next phase.
DitauHealthSolutionshasbeenprocured
as a tenant and will occupy 736 square me-
treswitha ten-year leasecommencing inJu-
ly 2014.
Ditau offers a myriad of health services
to government and the private sector that
focuses on improving access to quality
health care on the African continent.
The company was founded by Dr. Litl-
hakanyane in 2011 and provides health care
infrastructure,healthadvisoryservices, so-
cial infrastructure, medical equipment
manufacturing and health facilities man-
agement. Headquartered in Johannesburg,
they are looking to establish a presence in
the Western Cape.
Obtaining affordable and quality medi-
cal care is a priority for South Africans and
this cutting edgemedical facility and its ex-
pansion will further benefit the people of
Paarl and the Western Cape.
Front view of the day hospital in Northern Paarl.
Fromold prison to newdevelopment
The historical old prison in the Berg River
Boulevard in Paarl is being developed into
an upmarket residential development.
Work has started on The Avenues in one
of themost sought-after livingareas inPaarl.
With land for residential development in
Paarl at a premium, The Avenues provides
a rare opportunity to realise the dream of
stress-free country living. It is located in a
quiet and established area of town within
walking distance of the CBD, schools, sport
fields and main commuter routes to Cape
Town and surrounding Boland towns.
The Avenues will consist of 35 duplex
units, each with two bedrooms and its own
garden. The site is completely enclosed with
secure access, and there are three layout op-
tions to choose from.
At prices starting from R1 195 000 it will
suit everyones needs.
An architectural impression of how The Ave-
nues will look on completion.
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SPECIAL REPORT: 2 000 KMWITH ISUZUS POWERFUL KB
Road test :Gonehuntingwith IsuzusKB
Road test :Gonehuntingwith IsuzusKB
FRANS LE ROUX
Hold on, before you say any-
thing. I know the latest Isuzu
KB is by no means new. It is
however only my second
chance to sample the true bak-
kie-specialists latest offering.
Just over a year ago, I spent a
couple of days testing a white
KB300 LX in and around theWest-
ern Cape. After some extensive
gravel road usage Iwas convinced
about its capabilities.
With this inmind, I was looking
for a vehicle to test on my recent
hunting expedition. After search-
ing far andwide for a suitable long
distance tester, the friendly staff
at Thorp Paarl gave me the keys
to a top-spec KB300 LX 4x4 double-
cab. With only 5 000 km on the
clock - the bakkie was still as good
as new.
On a rainy Saturday morning I
pickedupmybronze-coloured Isu-
zu and excitedly hit the long road
to Prieska. Prieska is significant
for me and my family because we
havebeenvisiting family there for
close on 30 years.
This year however, was differ-
ent in the sense that I felt we had
the perfect companion for this un-
forgiving terrain.
We left Paarl and headed for
Ceres where we would later link-
upwith theN1 just outsideTouws-
river. The road to Touwsriver is
beautiful and should be experi-
enced by more people. Strong
winds made the winding road
more tricky, but the KB felt sure-
footed along the way.
The latest KB uses a strong and
trusted 3,0 F 4-cylinder turbo die-
sel enginewhich produces 130 kW
and 380 Nm. In current bakkie
terms, these figures are on par. Is-
uzu however, still uses a 5-speed
gearbox, but thanks to taller gear-
ing the KBs fuel consumption is
really impressive. My overall fig-
ure for the entire trip was
10,1 F/100 km.
Continuing on the N1, nightfall
approached at some speed. Our
overnight destination was Beau-
fort West and while driving at
night I was impressed by the KBs
headlights. They offered crisp
lighting in a very dark Karoo
night. Cruising at highway
speeds, levels of wind noise were
low while Isuzus distinct engine
noise was well muffled.
Early on Sunday morning we
ventured further into the North-
ernCapewhere cellular reception
is scarce. While heading towards
Victoria West, we made our first
fuel stop. After a quick 65 F of die-
sel, the KB was filled to the brim.
On this stretch the 5-speed bakkie
returned figures of just over
10 F/100 km. Take into considera-
tion that theKBweighs 2 tons, and
it only has 5 gears. I had to double-
check and pull out the trusty cal-
culator. These are highly impres-
sive consumption statistics.
After we put some serious dis-
tance between us and the fairest
Paarl, our final obstacle lay
stretched in front of us. A long
winding stretch of gravel was the
only thing between us and some
fun family hunting. Ninety kilo-
metres of harsh Northern-Cape
stofpad was certainly no match
for the powerful and stable Isuzu.
A short, steep, rutted mountain
pass tried to scare the KB, but it
just powered on.
Reaching the farm without any
hiccups whatsoever, our week of
huntingblisswasabout tokickoff.
So far, after travelling close to
900 km, our KB300 performed ad-
mirably.
Fast forward six days and our
trip back home is about to start.
If you knowNorthern Cape hos-
pitality, there is no such thing as
toomuchmeat or toomuch of any-
thing for thatmatter. After spend-
ing hours preparing our meat for
its Paarl-voyage, we soon began to
carefullyconstructawayof fitting
everything in the back of our KB.
For the bakkie-haters among us,
theversatilityadouble cabbakkie
offers you is unmatched in the
vast motoring world. Because of
the KBs good ground clearance
and massive rear seating quar-
ters, almost everything you own
can fit into the back. If you have
done the impossible of filling the
cargo area, you can still fit three
adults in the back. Thanks to low
slung seats and a higher roofline,
even the tallest of occupants had
a comfortable experience.
Meat and bags packed, we
grabbed our hunting equipment
and headed back to Paarl. The on-
ly adjustment needed on the KB
was some more air in the rear
tyres.
This is something everyone
shouldpayattention to, especially
if you weigh down the back when
loading.
The trip home went by quickly
and effortlessly. I was expecting a
slow and tiresome trip due to all
the weight but to my surprise it
felt the same. The KB powered on
and took us home without any in-
crease in fuel consumption or de-
creased lack of comfort.
My conclusion came after we
unloaded the bakkie after our ten
hour trip. I was amazed and con-
vinced that for the first time in 20
yearswe took the best weapon on
our annual hunting trip. The rug-
gedness offered by the Isuzu KB is
unrivalled. To top it all, I would
have to say that the trip was more
comfortable than I could ever im-
agine from a bakkie.
Brand new this KB300 D-Teq LX
4x4 manual would set you back
R473 400. This demo model is now
selling for R429 995.
Isuzu offers a brilliant
5 year/120 000 km warranty and a
solid 5 year/90 000 km full service
plan. This is substantially better
than the top-selling Hilux.
Formore information on any Is-
uzu, Chevrolet or Opel product,
contact Thorp Paarl on
021 872 2101.
The new Isuzu KB300 D-teq took me on a 2 000 km road trip with the utmost comfort. Visit your nearest Isu-
zu dealer and get behind the wheel of the latest KB. PHOTO: FRANS LE ROUX
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Pop-starChiano
Sky receives
brandnewAudi
A1LimitedEdition
MOTORPRESS
In celebration of Audis rich sporting
heritage and success at the 24 hours of
Le Mans in 2014, Audi South Africa is
proud to hand over an Audi A1 R18 Le
MansLimitedEditiontoAudiBrandAm-
bassador, ChianoSky.
The Audi A1 range represents all of the
virtues of the Audi brand with its progres-
sive design, uncompromising quality and
ground-breaking efficiency, catering to its
modern customer target market a young,
urban, lifestyle-oriented individual
ChianoSkysmixof jazzypophas seenher
racingup the airplay charts inSouthAfrica,
showcasing her as one of South Africas
most exciting, fresh and talented discover-
ies. She released her first album in July 2012
which received five nominations at the 2013
South African Music Awards, and is poised
for further local and international success
in 2014 and 2015.
ChianoSkywasappointed inJanuary2014
as the Audi Brand Ambassador for the Audi
A1 range.
The A1 R18 Le Mans Limited Edition was
introduced in February 2014 in anticipation
of the 2014 Le Mans race in June. The Audi
A1R18LeMansEdition includeskey styling
elements from the R18 Le Mans racing car
which has been adapted and translated to
enhance the Audi A1. The package includes
the following equipment:
.17-inch cast aluminium wheels in 5-V-
spoke titanium look design.
.Competition Kit front spoiler and side
sills
.Rear diffuser and Competition Kit rear
roof spoiler.
.Sport tail pipes.
.R18 decals in red or grey.
.Exteriormirrors in Ice Silver orMisano
Red.
.Airvents, centre console, rear-viewmir-
ror, floor mats and door handles in decora-
tive R18 Le Mans design.
The Audi A1 range was introduced to
South Africa in 2011 and has been hugely
successful with more than 7 400 vehicles
sold in South Africa since its introduction.
Only 100 units of the Audi A1 R18 Le Mans
Limited Edition were allocated to South Af-
rica,witha limitednumberavailableglobal-
ly.
TheAudiA1 range is priced fromR241 000
and is available as standard with the 5
year/100 000 km Audi Freeway Plan. For
more information about the Audi A1, visit
www.audi.co.za.
Singing sensation
ChianoSky takes
delivery of her
new A1 R18 Le
Mans Limited edi-
tion.
PHOTO: MOTOR-
PRESS
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Etios crossesover to thewild side
Etios crossesover to thewild side
QUICKPIC
Combining the rugged good
looks of an SUV with the fluent
drive, fuel efficiency and
maneuverability of a hatch, the
all-new Toyota Etios Cross is
ready to write another chapter
in this budget beaters success
story.
In less than two years, Etios has
racked up sales in excess of 45 000
units and in the process has be-
comeentrenchedintheSouthAfri-
can automotive lexicon, regularly
charting on the top three bestsell-
ers list.
Etios can claim a number of
bests, including taking the title
for top-selling sub-B segment se-
dan as well as being Toyota South
Africas best-selling passenger car
range. In fact, such is the success
of Etios (currently sitting at close
to 30% of the sub-B passenger car
market) that Toyota has been able
torecapturemuchof theTazzsales
volume that it enjoyed prior to the
discontinuation of that model in
2007.
Much of the success of Etios can
be attributed to five main factors:
1. Engine performance amajor
purchase driver for Etios is its en-
gine size. Boasting a 16-valve DO-
HC 1,5 F engine, all models come
standard with a five-speedmanual
transmission. Outputs are pegged
at 66 kW of power @ 5 600 rpm and
132 Nmof torque@ 3 000 rpm. This
translates into a 0-100 km/h sprint
time of 11,3 seconds for all models
including the newCross. An excel-
lent power toweight ratio also con-
tributes to its sparkling perform-
ance.
2.Fuelconsumptiondespite the
biggercapacitypowerplantandthe
impressive performance, the Etios
still returns a laudable average
consumption of just 6,0F/100 km.
3. Space the rear seat can be
classified as a true 3-seater due to
its expanded flat design which
maximises space, and improves
ease of entry and exit for 3 adults.
The rear floor is also flat,maximis-
ing the space for the passenger in
the middle seat. In addition, the
Etios boasts a multitude of practi-
cal interior storage spaces includ-
ing seven cup holders that can ac-
commodate 1 F sizedbottles aswell
as a 13 F glove box with a cooling
function.Thesedanfeaturesabest-
in-class boot capacity of 562 litres.
4. Peace of Mind its a Toyota
and thatmeans thatQuality, Dura-
bility and Reliability (QDR) are a
given.Backing thisup isa full com-
plement of safety kit including
ABS, EBD, dual front airbags and
an immobiliser.
5. Affordable price the Etios is
still one of the most competitively
priced vehicle ranges. Prices start
fromR127 800 for theEtiosXihatch
(with air con), topping out at
R159 800 for the new Etios Cross.
Its worth noting too that Etios
has benefited from continuous re-
finement of the package.
Thanks to a raft of body and cab-
in modifications and embellish-
ments, the new Etios Cross allows
buyers to tap into the tough image
of an SUV without incurring the
cost.With the focus firmly onprac-
ticality and efficiency, the Cross is
justasuser-friendlyas its standard
brethrenbutwith theaddedrobust
appeal of a crossover.
The new Etios Cross is based on
the Xs hatch, which is generously
endowed when it comes to specifi-
cations.
The masculine face of Etios
Cross comes courtesy of a distend-
ed new grille design in matt black
incorporating an unusual powder
grey grille guard that extends all
theway into the bumpers,mimick-
ingtheappearanceofbumperover-
riders.
The chunky anthracite front
bumper is further enhanced by
oversized fog lamps with integrat-
ed turn indicators and accented in
a grey frame. The Etios Cross also
getsaribbedfrontscuffplateonce
again in powder grey.
Completingthe frontendisare-
vised headlight cluster with a full-
er design which melds better with
the new grille.
In profile, the Etios Cross gets
the full off road treatment in the
form of black cladding (with em-
bossedEtiosCross logos)whichex-
tends halfway up the doors. Silver
shaded accent garnishes adorn the
lip of the cladding.
Prominently protruding matt
black over fenders clad the
wheelarches,providingvisualcon-
tinuity and further amping up the
newcomers SUV persona.
Re-designed side mirrors fea-
ture turn indicators.
Bringing up the rear, the back
door gets a stylish garnish strip
with embossed Etios Cross logo.
Mirroring the frontal treatment,
the rear likewise gets a new matt
black bumper with a trapezoidal
silver grey, ribbed scuff plate. The
tail lights are also unique to the
Cross and feature prominent puz-
zle piece reverse light lenses.
Final touches to further beef up
theEtiosCross includearoof spoil-
er,multi-spokediamond-cut 15 al-
loys and a set of roof rails also fin-
ished in the de rigeur powdery sil-
ver. The latter are fully functional
andable to support 50 kgof luggage
or even a bicycle.
Two new colours are exclusive
to theEtiosCross - InfernoMetallic
(a vivid orange) and Jet Grey Me-
tallic.
Key interior features (over and
above the Xs grade)
Inside, the Cross edition gets
all-black interiorswith new sporty
seat fabrics featuringspecialwhite
stitching and embroidered Etios
Cross logos.
A tech-enhanced, upgraded
double din audio system as with
the unit found on Xs models, this
system comes with USB and AUX-
in ports but adds extra functionali-
ty in the formofBluetooth to facili-
tate hands-freemobile phone oper-
ation.
To further uplift the cabin ap-
peal the dashboard receives piano
black metallic finishing and
chrome detailing around the air
vents.
Thanks to a raft of body and cabin modifications and embellishments, the new Etios Cross allows buyers to
tap into the tough image of an SUV without incurring the cost. PHOTO: QUICKPIC
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FrugalMitsubishiMirage
arrives inSouthAfrica
QUICKPIC
Mitsubishi Motors, for the first
time in SouthAfrica, has entered
the ever-popularA-Segment. The
Mitsubishi Mirage ticks all the
boxes for the supermini segment
great quality, generous specifi-
cations and minimal fuel con-
sumption.
The Mirage builds on the success
of the model line overseas, and has
demonstrated exceptional sales in
international markets.
Wynand Pretorius, Chief Opera-
tions Officer at Mitsubishi Motors
South Africa, comments: The Mit-
subishi brand is on a continuing
renaissance in South Africa, and
with the all-new Mirage we are
opening our brand to a new buying
audience who place affordability,
quality and specification at the top
of the buying decision. And, when
everything else seems more expen-
sive, to launch a superb value car
like the Mirage with its big heart,
makes perfect sense for the South
African market.
The new Mitsubishi Mirage en-
ters the local market with the full
might of the Mitsubishi brand be-
hind it a badge which signifies ex-
ceptional reliability, integrity and
practicality from one of Japans
foremost automotive manufactur-
ers, and one which has produced
some of the worlds most iconic ve-
hicles.
People know us for tremendous
off-roadersandexceptional durabil-
ity, and we are now set to attract a
new demographic to the Mitsubishi
brand with our first-ever supermi-
ni. We know just how competitive
the supermini segment is in South
Africa and as such we have ensured
that Mirage is aggressively priced
to take the fight tomore established
marques in the segment.
We are launching Mirage with a
very competitive R1 899 per month
finance proposition which includes
12-month comprehensive insur-
ance,making overall car ownership
that much more affordable for
younger buyers, concludes Preto-
rius
The five-door design also sees
strong styling creases on the flanks
met by either 14- or 15-inch wheels,
and the pert rear end features a sas-
sy design theme and characterful
tail-light clusters.
Compact proportions the Mi-
rage is just 3,71 metres long en-
hance manoeuvrability, as does the
exceptionally tight, class-leading
turning radius of just 4,6 metres.
The Mirage is powered by Mit-
subishis surprisingly sprightly 1.2-
litre, 3-cylinder Dohc petrol engine.
The impressive power 57 kW at
6 000 rpm is delivered to the front
wheels via a five-speed manual
transmission. The 100 Nm of torque
peaks at 4 000 rpm.
Average fuel economyon the com-
bined cycle in the South African
context is just 4,9 litres per 100 km,
with CO2 emissions of 115 g/km.
The new Mirage is fitted with a
35-litre fuel tank which equates to
potential range of over 700 km.
ThenewMitsubishiMirage range
is fronted by the new 1.2 Mivec GL,
which includes standard equip-
ment suchaskeyless entry, a radio/
CD audio system, colour-coded
bumpers, a third rear brake light,
electric power steering with a tilt-
adjustable steering wheel, a multi-
information display, front electric
windows andmanual air condition-
ing with a pollen filter.
Fourteen-inch steel wheels are
available aswell as a full-size spare.
The Mirage 1.2 Mivec GLX repre-
sents the mid-range model, adding
a number of features to GL specifi-
cation. These include a fuel-effi-
ciency indicator in the instrument
panel, 15-inch alloy wheels with a
full-size alloy spare, colour-coded
mirrors and door handles, electric
side mirrors, a cheeky rear spoiler
with integrated third brake light, a
leather-boundmulti-function steer-
ing wheel, an accessory socket and
a USB port added to the audio sys-
tem.
Topping the new Mirage range is
the 1.2 Mivec GLS, which features
keyless starting to complement the
keyless entry, rear electric win-
dows, auto up/down for the drivers
window with an anti-pinch func-
tion, fully automatic climate con-
trol and front fog lights.
All new Mitsubishi Mirage mod-
els are backed by Mitsubishis com-
prehensive 3-year/ 100 000 km war-
ranty. Service intervals are set at
every 15 000 km, and a 2-year/ 30 000
km service plan is included in the
retail price.
New Mitsubishi Mirage starts at
only R124 900.
Average fuel economy on the combined cycle in the South African con-
text is just 4,9-litres per 100 km, with CO2 emissions of 115 g/km.
PHOTO: QUICKPIC