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NEWARRIVAL:AMERICAS LARGEST REAL ESTATEGROUP

KellerWilliamsnow in theBoland

Keller Williams Realty, North

Americas largest and one of the

worlds most successful and dy-

namicreal estatecompanies,has

launched in the Western Cape.

The arrival of this 30-year-old

industry powerhouse, which far

outsells its closest competitors

in the US, is tremendously exci-

ting news in local real estate cir-

cles.

Boland homeowners looking to

sell or aspirant buyers keen on the

support and advice of an estab-

lished, highly successful and

proven real estate brand, need look

no further. Keller Williams is a

company that delivers.

It comes as little surprise that

Keller Williams Southern Africa

(KWSA) is also the fastest-growing

international region outside theUS

and Canada. The phenomenal ex-

pansion of the local region division

is testimony to the success of the

companys unique business model,

which has attracted top agents to

join the KWSA team country-wide.

KWSA launched with an impres-

sive bang in May last year, by sell-

ing out a R400 million development

at Zimbali on the KZN North Coast

within only a few hours a clear in-

dication of its capabilities and bril-

liant marketing strategies.

Boland property owners should

expect the same level of service

from their local Keller Williams

representatives.

Aspirant and existing real estate

agents in search of highly promis-

ing career prospects should take

note, since something which really

sets KellerWilliams apart in the in-

dustry is its agent-centric ap-

proach. As CEO Niel Cronje points

out: We are there to facilitate the

development and earning potential

of each and every one of our agents.

We grant individual agents a lot of

independence within the company

structure. This company is created

by agents for agents.

We train, mentor and support

our agents consistently and create

real incentives for them. We allow

them to build their individual

brand. This is what drives our im-

mense success worldwide.

Consumers benefit most be-

cause their representatives are

given the marketing and system

management tools and training to

serve them best in the market.

Keller Williams has created an

online system called myKW

which, due to its scope and efficien-

cy, gives its agents a highly compe-

titiveadvantage.Theonline system

provides KW agents with a set of

cutting-edge, productivity enhanc-

ing marketing, transactional and

contact-management tools. The

myKW system, which is almost

completely paperless, also provides

agents with comprehensive leads

and listing information. Having

agents who utilise the latest tech-

nology is greatnews for consumers,

since their properties will be more

effectively marketed and sold.

Wayne Heidmann, of the Keller

Williams Cape Town office, adds:

We are very excited to be laun-

ching Keller Williams in the Wes-

tern Cape area. We pride ourselves

on being a leading training, coach-

ing and mentoring company that

happens tobe in thebusiness of real

estate. We strive to achieve our

agents and associates short and

long term goals through systems,

structures and training programs.

We readily adhere to company co-

founders, Gary Keller and Joe Wil-

liams, inspiringmissionstatement

which is: Keller Williams aims to

build careers worth having, busi-

nesses worth owning and lives

worth living for all its associates.

Moreso thaneverbefore, reales-

tate professionals across the globe

are turning toKellerWilliamsReal-

ty for the education, coaching, tech-

nology, cultureandwealthbuilding

opportunities we provide which

can redefine their potential, and

power their careers to new heights.

If you want to succeed, grow your

business and reach your goals in

real estate, Heidmann concludes,

consider us the company of

choice.

Keller Williams Cape Town is

now offering property owners a

unique opportunity to win an un-

forgettableweekend away at the ex-

clusive Fairmont Zimbali Resort,

Durban North Coast. The prize in-

cludes dinner and luxury accom-

modation for two people for two

nights. All you have to do to enter

the competition draw is to list your

property with them by 31 August

2014.

Shouldyouwish to list yourprop-

erty with Keller Williams, or re-

quire more information about the

company, feel free to visit their

website (www.kwcpt.com /

www.kwsa.co.za) or email in-

fo@kwcpt.com.

Aspiring or experienced real es-

tate agents who wish to expand

their career prospects, or anyone

interested in investing in amassive

expansion growth opportunity in

the Western Cape, can contact

Wayne Heidmann at Keller Wil-

liams CPT, Habitat Centre, Somer-

set Mall on 082 328 8421 or

021 888 7600. Alternatively, visit

www.kwcpt.com.

WIN: Keller Williams Cape Town is now offering property owners a unique opportunity to win an unforget

table weekend away at the exclusive Fairmont Zimbali Resort, Durban North Coast. The prize includes one

nights dinner and luxury accommodation for two people for two nights. All you have to do to enter the

competition draw to list your property with them by 31 August 2014.

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Spoilt For Space

There is one thing that were used to in

South Africa space. From the vast open

areas of the Karoo and Northern Cape,

to the expanse of the DrakensbergMoun-

tains and, further north, the territories

towards our neighbouring countries.

Weve taken that love affair with open

spaces into our homes. Its commonplace

for properties in our market

to have large bedrooms with

expansive built-in cup-

boards, kitchens with sepa-

rate laundry areas, double

garageswith loadsof storage

space, and bathrooms large

enough to chase your part-

ner around in.

Ive recently returned

from vacation in Europe

where I rented apartments

in both Paris andMilan. The

first thing that struck me

was how small and com-

pressed everything is.

Admittedly, it takes some

adjustment. But after a few

days you start to realise how

much can be accommodated

in small spaces with the

right planning. In our apartments,which

measured approximately 40 m, the ar-

chitect had managed to include an en-

trance hall, an incredible galley kitchen

which was open plan to a lounge and din-

ing area, a guest toilet, and a main bed-

room with full en-suite bathroom.

Granted, the rooms were smaller than

we are used to at home. But everything

fitted.

Take, for example, the kitchen. It was

galley-style so it maximised the space

available and worked really nicely with

the dining and lounge areas.

The kitchen had everything from

fridge, to oven and hob, microwave, good

workspace and even a laundry cup-

board that housed a combined washing

machine / dryer. There was also a dish-

washer, built-in ironingboard, andevery

mod-con you could want.

The reason for this impressive use of

space is simply Price. Property in Euro-

pean cities is horrendously. So every

squaremeter needs to be usedwhilst still

meeting the require-

ments of the resident.

We were privileged to

enjoy a meal in one of

Paris Top 10 restau-

rants. I was expecting

large dining areas with

sumptuously decorated

tables and waiters run-

ning back and forth.

I was wrong! Ten ta-

bleswith a total capacity

of 24 guests greeted us as

we entered. The restau-

rantwasnt even the size

of a double garage but

it was quaintly done.

One waiter served eve-

ryone, and even though

he was busy, the service

was impeccable.

The kitchen was open-plan to the din-

ing room. It was also galley-style, and no

more than 5meters long by 1meter wide.

Threeamazingchefsdelivered food fit for

a king from 5 square meters. Amazing.

And they didnt even get in each others

way.

As the cost of property escalates, and

building costs increase, I can see that

South Africans will need to get used to

smaller spaces.

Architects will be ensuring every

squaremeter iswiselyused, thusdeliver-

ing on the consumers needs, but at lower

costs. Its purely economics. Its coming

and,whenproperly done, its a pleasure

to live in.

Talking Property, by Steve

CaradocDavies, principal

of Harcourts Platinum

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PearlValley rises to

meetgrowingdemand

Recent real estate trends show increas-

ing local and international interest in

property in the renowned and pictur-

esque Cape Winelands.

Price competitiveness, excellent value, a

healthy variety of lifestyle and homeowner

options, proximity to Cape Town and the

truly magnificent surroundings are just

some of the reasons local real estate agents

have identified as fuelling the keen atten-

tion of a range of property buyers.

With its spectacular position in the Berg

River Valley, framed by toweringmountain

ranges, the 212-hectare Pearl Valley Golf

and Country Estate aims to make the most

of the great allure of the Cape Winelands,

as the award-winning estate moves into an

exciting new phase of development.

It is ideally positioned close to some of

the countrys most excellent schools, com-

ments Pearl Valley managing director,

Rory Roriston.

This means that the growing number of

family buyers in the Cape Winelands have

the rather rare opportunity to raise

children in a secure, wholesome environ-

ment without feeling concerned that the

quality of their educationmight be compro-

mised by country living.

Pearl Valley residents experience an

exceptional quality of life, with all the bene-

fits of country living seamlessly blended

with the ease of access to outstanding up-

market facilities.

Thisyear, in response to thegrowing local

and international confidence in country

estate living, theEstates long-timedevelop-

er, Pearl Valley Golf Estates (Pty) Ltd will

be focused on reviewing and improving its

current operations and the Pearl Valley

Development Masterplan.

In line with Pearl Valleys on-going com-

mitment to enhancement, our future plans

may include the expansion and upgrade of

a number of facilities such as the gym, spa

and equestrian centre, says Roriston.

New developments on the Estate may

include a hotel and residences that offer

different levels of entry because they are

priced to suit different lifestyles, enabling

a greater variety of homeowners to realise

their dreams of secure country living.

Inspired by the beauty of the surrounding

DrakensteinMountains, themodern, archi-

tect-designed Pearl Valley homes reflect

natures harmony and elegance.

Natural materials such as the pale sand-

stone that occurs naturally in the valley are

artfully used as strong design elements.

Oversized doors and windows frame the

unique and stunning views of each home.

One of these residences was awarded

third place in the residential buildings

category in the internationally acclaimed

Grand Prix Casalgrande Padanas architec-

tural competition, the only South African

winner of this prestigious award.

The current development phase offers a

variety of rewarding real estate investment

opportunities.

These include the purchase of vacant land

directly from the developer or the purchase

of an existing home from either the develop-

er or a resale.

Plot sizes on the estate range from 500 m

to 2 800 m, and each is positioned to opti-

mise the natural beauty of Pearl Valley.

For more information phone:

021 867 8000, send an email to: info@pearl-

valley.co.za or visit their website:

www.pearlvalley.co.za/

Leading the

talks at the

event were

from left, Rori

Roriston

(managing di

rector), Janet

Welham (mar

keting consult

ant) and

Gawie Marx

(general ma

nager).

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HOAscannowderegisterasVATvendors

When it comes to VAT registration and lia-

bility,untilnowbodiescorporatehavebeen

exempt fromVATand HomeOwnersAsso-

ciation(HOAs)havehad to register forVAT

if the threshold was exceeded.

The background and logic to this was that,

in sectional title schemes run by bodies corpo-

rate, theaggregated rates, electricityandwater

accountswerepaid onbehalf of the owners and

thenrecoveredfromtheownersviatheirlevies.

ImposingVATonabodycorporate,therefore,

would effectively mean that a double layer for

these amounts was created, says Michael Bau-

er, general manager of the property manage-

ment company IHFM.

HOAs had no historical need to pay munici-

pal accounts on behalf of the owners, because

all the owners are billed directly and so were

never exempt from VAT.

Bauersayssince2006,however,bodiescorpo-

rate have not had to pay rates on behalf of the

sectional title owners, who now pay their ac-

counts directly to the municipalities yet the

bodies corporate have remained VAT exempt.

The reason for this is that bodies corporate are

not business enterprises but merely a way of

sharingtheoperatingcostsandservicesamong

owners in a sectional title scheme.

There is now a welcome amendment to the

ruling, which will be implemented on 1 April,

whereby HOAs will no longer have to register

as VAT vendors and if they are registered, can

now deregister (in terms of section 8 (2) of the

VATAct) as of this date.Theywill alsobegiven

a concession period to pay their VAT liability

in six monthly payments or in as many instal-

ments as the commissioner decides.

Many HOAs still remain registered to claim

the input VAT back on large contracts or serv-

ice bills. This does not represent any cost sav-

ing,butratherashort-termcashflowadvantage

as the owners have to pay 14%more levies (out-

put VAT) and if the HOA budgets for a surplus

the output VAT always exceeds the input VAT

portion and should not be the reason to remain

registered for VAT, says Bauer.

It does not make sense to add the complica-

tion of the VAT returns, as well as the time it

takes the person enlisted to do the job, if it is

not 100%necessary. Inmy opinion, the amount

claimedbackinVATisnegligible inanaverage

year and the HOA would be much better off

withouthaving to dealwith the addedadminis-

tration, he says.

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RANGEROVER:MAJOR STEP FORWARD IN TERMSOF TECHNOLOGY

Affordable Evoqueunveiled

QUICKPIC

With indicative pricing of

R598 000, the new Range Rover

Evoque Pure will make the

worlds most desirable SUV

badgemoreaffordable thanever.

Yet the twoPurederivativeswant

for nothing and in fact represent a

major step forward in terms of tech-

nology: they are the first of the 2014

Range Rover Evoque models to be

introduced and have the honour of

bringing a nine-speed automatic to

market this makes Range Rover

Evoquethe firstSUVinthiscountry

with a transmission of such an ad-

vanced design and with this many

ratios.

The chief benefit of the ground-

breaking ZF-9HP transmission is

lower fuel consumption, achieved

by enabling the engine to operate in

the most efficient part of its rev

range more often.

In the case of the SD4 turbo-diesel

derivative thisresults inreductions

of five percent in fuel usage and a

four-percent drop in carbon dioxide

emissions.

Enhanced performance (thanks

to the wider spread of ratios, espe-

cially off-road, thanks to a signifi-

cantly lower first gear) and greater

comfort (gearshiftsarevirtually im-

perceptible, whether shifting up or

down) are further advantages. The

gearbox also has an ultra-fast re-

sponse time, described byZFas be-

lowthethresholdofperceptionand

an adaptive shift programme that

quickly aligns with the drivers ac-

tions.

The Pure also introduces two of

a six-pack of new driver aids availa-

ble on Range Rover Evoque, which

significantly enhance its value

proposition by giving consumers

the ability to choose from the very

latest electronic systems which

make driving more efficient, sim-

pler or safer sometimes all three.

The two features offered as op-

tions on Pure are:

Park Exit (to automatically exit

parallel parking bays)

Perpendicular Park (to position

the car centrally in parking bays)

In addition, a Torque Vectoring

by Braking feature further en-

hances agility and safety by redi-

recting torque between all four

wheels to counteract understeer. It

features in the Evoques standard

four-wheel drive system which

along with Terrain Response gives

theEvoqueunrivalledbreadthofca-

pability across the widest possible

spread of driving conditions.

The Pure can be identified by its

18-inch Sparkle Silver alloy

wheels, and subtle badging changes

including the Evoque nameplate in

black.

While configured to offer excep-

tional value, the most affordable

Range Rover Evoque isnt short of

comfort and convenience features

and the cabin boasts leather uphol-

stery, a 380 Watt Meridian sound

system, cruise control (which along

with the sound system can be con-

trolled from the leather-rimmed

steering wheel), USB connectivity

and Bluetooth with audio stream-

ing.

Pure models are also equipped

with useful features such as keyless

entry, front park distance control,

and front foglamps.

The 2014 Range Rover Evoque

range is powered by Land Rovers

range of economical and light-

weight four-cylinder engineswith a

choice of either the 2.2 diesel 140 kW

SD4 engine or 2.0 petrol 177 kW Si4

engine.

Final pricing of the Pure will be

confirmed alongwith the rest of the

2014 Range Rover Evoque range in

early March, but there is no doubt

that with an indicative R598 000 for

the Si4 petrol and R602 000 for the

SD4 turbodiesel (excludingCO2tax)

the Pure will give motorists a com-

pelling blend of style, capability,

and affordability.

The 2014 Range Rover Evoque range is powered by Land Rovers range of economical and lightweight fourcylinder engines with a choice of either the

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Nissan Juke1.5dCiAcenta+: thedifficult show

HANJO STIER

Its jolly difficult to start a review

of Nissans Juke without diving

head-first into its most distinguish-

ing feature: those looks. Upon see-

ing it, some people gasp for air and

struggle to string together a set of

deserving expletives while others

smirk, smile and giggle at the sight

of this odd-looking crossover.

I firmly believe that indecisive

buyers will avoid the Juke in equal

measure as thosewanting an incon-

spicuous or conservative mode of

transport. That means this Nissan

is primarily purchased by people

suffering from naughtiness, mid-

life dilemmas, excessive vibrancy

or mild craziness.

You may not want to get stuck in

an elevator with this sort of person

but I guarantee that nine out of ten

will be highly entertaining andway

more fun than the accountant from

the fourth floor. After a week of

driving the Juke (in 1.5dCi turbo-

Diesel Acenta+ spec) I can now re-

veal how much fun youre in for.

Looking at the maroon example

parked outside of my home right

now, after seven days of command-

ing it, I can honestly still say it still

looks funky and different. Funky

and different are very high up my

automotive tick list and Id imagine

that the Juke could brighten a

dreary day for many years to come.

No other car has the same combi-

nation of excess headlights and

lets-use-every-design-we-can body-

work. It must be one of themost dif-

ficult tasks in the world to describe

a Nissan Juke to someone whos

never seen it before and nobody

would blame the recipient for ex-

pecting a hideous abortion of a car.

Obviously beauty is in the eye of

thebeholderbut Ihave tocreditNis-

san for pulling all those zanydesign

elements into a decently propor-

tioned car. Even if you hate theway

it looks, surely you will admit that

the overall shape and profile has

been joined with a considerable

amount of skill?

The same goes for the wild mix-

ture of shapes and textures in the

cabin,which offers decent space for

a family of four. Rear headroom

isnt class-leading, nor is boot space

(251F), but those are trade-offs for

its modern styling. Youll be glad to

hearthatNissanseasycontrolsand

layout also prevailed.

Not everywhere though, mind

you. The dials, radio, stalks and

most buttons are pretty normal but

the climate control and its racy D-

Mode alter-ego with three drive

modes can be hard to fathom. The

power read-outs are fun, the dual-

mode switches quite ingenious but

theyre near impossible to read in

bright daylight.

Thehighdriving position but low

seating will also be novel to those

not used to crossovers; pedal and

steering feel are light, the sixmanu-

al gears engage easily and the

brakes are very responsive. Ride

quality is good if a little firm and

one tester noted that the back got

twitchy under hard braking.

Another traction issue (which al-

so plagues the Dig-T turbo-petrol

models) is that of forward accelera-

tion, this teenyDiesel enginedishes

up incredible response and power

especially inSportmode - to easily

worry the traction control. Switch

that off and the front tyres go com-

pletely bananas.

If youdont drive it like a getaway

car, the Juke 1.5 dCIs 81 k W

(110 hp) and 260 Nm are so impres-

sive that you need never floor the

right pedal to zip around town. The

small 46F fuel tank should be of no

concern as this car can achieve av-

erages of 4.2F/100 km (1 095 km the-

oretical range) and just 109 g CO

2

/

km.

So strong is the motors response

that it borders on snappy in the first

fewgears, its subsequent cogsbeing

nicely spaced to keep the oil burner

operating efficiently, which it does

from just under 1 500 rpm. Sixth

gear is quite tall and perfectly suit-

ed for highway use while a start/

stop systemalsohelps to curbdiesel

thirst.

To keep tech junkies happy, this

Juke comes with Bluetooth, CD,

mp3, USB, cruise control and trip

computer while the safety con-

scious among you will appreciate

ABSbrakeswithEBDandbrake as-

sist, stability control, immobiliser,

ISOFIX anchors, six airbags and a

space-saver alloy spare wheel.

Each Juke is sold with Nissans

3-year/100 000 km warranty and 3-

year/90 000 km service plan. From

experience Id expect the basic non-

turbo models to be perky enough,

at least at sea level, but you want

a turbo Juke (petrol OR diesel) to

blow your hair back. In other

words, the go to match the show.

Galimoto Media

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KTMsteals the showat round1

nationalmotocross championship

QUICKPIC

Saturday 8 February saw the

South African national moto-

cross championship get under-

way just outside Johannesburg

at Terratopia Motocross Park.

Hundred-and-fifteen riders lined

up on the starting gates during the

day showing how healthy MSAmo-

tocross is.

KTM riders filled the podiums in

all theheatswith theAustrianman-

ufacturer gaining a total of seven

overall victories from the total of

nine on offer. This fact bodewell for

registered riders of the KTM Pro

Race Orange contingency who will

all walk away with some great

vouchers and prize money in the

senior classes.

The 50 juniors was a small class

and was combined with the 50 pro

class which sawNateMcLellan tak-

ing the overall win due to his con-

sistent 2 for 2 performance. Nate

was followed by Blake Young and

Daaiyaan Manuel in second and

third respectively, all on KTMs.

The 65 cc class was one of the big-

gest on the day and probably one of

the most exciting too. Camden

McLellanwas fast but couldnt keep

Jonathan Mlimi at bay and had to

settle for second overall behind the

effervescent Brother to JoshuaMli-

mi. Third place home was another

second generation motocrosser in

the form of Ethan Segal, again a

KTM whitewash on the podium.

The 85 cc junior classwas a small-

er field but the action was by no

meansany lessentertaining.Dalton

Venter took the overall spoils fol-

lowedbyCameronDurowwho each

shared a heat win. Cayle Dormehl

brought it home in third overall, all

three on KTMs.

The pro-mini class saw another

KTMpilotonthe topstep in the form

of Marco DeVrye who won both

heats.DaltonVenter showedhis tal-

ent by bringing his KTM 85 home

in third for both heats securing the

last step on the podium.

The ever popular 125 High School

class was one of the biggest on the

day.NicholasAdamstookbothwins

in convincing fashion taking the

overall for the day with the next

KTMrider, JoshuaMlimi, in fourth

overall after a third and fourth in

the heat races.

TheMX2racewasaBIGclasswith

over 22 riders lining up at the gate

and one third of them orange bikes.

Team Fuchs KTMs Kerim Fitzger-

aldhada great day in the saddle tak-

ing a heat win and a second in heat

two behind the blisteringly fast

Bradley Fenton also on a KTM. Un-

fortunately Fenton scored a zero in

heat one hurting his overall result,

but proved that he is aman towatch

in2014.RossBranch,nowafull-time

Brother KTM pilot brought the 111

machine home in third overall for

the day showing that his off-season

preparation had paid off with fast

consistent lap times.

The MX3 class saw Greg Aspinal

ridewell for his newKTM team and

he clinched second in the Masters

class, masking his title intentions

known for this year.

The MX1 class was stacked with

talent and Kerim Fitzgerald had a

mixed day taking a win in heat one

and a fourth in heat two securing

himsecond overall for the day. Ross

Branchclosedthedayoffwitha fifth

overall in the premier class.

Thenext roundofNationalCham-

pionship byMSAwill be held on the

5th of April in KZN.

Kerim Fitzgerald

had a great day

in the saddle

with a win and

a second place

in the prelimi

nary heats. PHO-

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KiaCeratohatch1.6EX: the likableangle

HANJO STIER

Im really struggling to find an

angle for this reviewofKiasnew

Cerato hatchback, to come up

with something I havent voiced

before. Much improved quality,

vastlybetterdesigns,greatspecs,

blah blah fish paste. So perhaps

Ill just string together some im-

pressions from our test.

For starters, theCeratohatchwas

a surprise test car and who doesnt

love surprises. The office had

booked a whole string of cars back-

to-back (as you do) when the big red

phone rang and a friendly young

man asked if we had space to fit in

this silverCerato.Notwanting tobe

rude, we immediately accepted.

Not long afterwards, two jolly

gents dropped the car off. First im-

pressions were extremely short as

we simply drove it around the cor-

nerandtuckedit intoawayuntilour

driver schedule was reshuffled. I

was the first to pick up the keys a

day later and take the Cerato for its

mandatory photo shoot.

Being a lovely sunny day (as you

can see) I slowly circled the Kia a

few times to drink in its design. Ex-

Audi designer Peter Schreyer was

exactly what the company needed

and the Korean car has a unique

stylewhich is onlymirrored by oth-

ers from the same factory.

The trademark tiger nose grille

frames two modern and busy head-

lights in fact, much of the car has

a lot of design going on. Creases

along the profile lend it some fluidi-

ty; the rising window line ensures

a sporty stance, while swooping

gills around the front fog-lights and

a rear bumper diffuser-look give it

attitude.

More circling was required. The

Cerato has enough looks and detail-

ing to keep an enthusiastic new

owner smiling when s/he walks to-

wards it in the morning but it isnt

wild or zany enough to polarize

opinions or scare away conserva-

tive buyers. It can appeal to every-

one and thats a brilliant attribute.

One could say the same thing

about its interior, which is a clever

mix of boring ergonomics and cool

features. Bright red displays, subtle

chrome details, wavy textures and

crispwhiteback-lightdecorateasea

of fabric and plastics which should

please the newbie owner just as

much as Granddad.

A few trips and drivers later, we

can confirm that there are no nasty

surpriseswaiting foryou; aKiaCer-

ato is easy to operate with its sound

system (radio/CD/mp3/ipod/USB,

6 speakers) offering some gadget

time. All controls are light to oper-

ate, easy to fathom and this Cerato

was delightfully simple to drive.

Its 1.6 F four cylinder petrol en-

gine doesnt produce fireworks but

it has sufficient grunt (129 horse-

power) to reach 100 km/h in about

10 seconds and keep going to a re-

spectable 200 km/h. Variable valve

timing and 157 Nm of torque help

thecaralongat lowerrevsandwhile

cruising to the airport.

Although fitted with anti-lock

brakes (ABS) andemergencybrake-

force distribution, this entry-level

model doesnt have stability man-

agement or hill start assist. Consid-

eringitsmildperformanceandcom-

muting clientele, the absent ESP

system should only be noticed in ex-

treme driving or severe swerving.

Obviouslywe had to try it for our-

selves. When pushed hard, its basic

rear suspension eventually throws

in the towel. However stick to the

speed limits and the 16-inch alloys

with 205/55 rubber provide all the

grip and comfort you could want;

and that rear end will only protest

under heavy loads.

If youre the sort of person who

likes to get to point B quicker, then

a2 FCerato (118 kW/194 Nm)willdo

better. This engine is also available

in EX trim or the fancier SX trim,

all available with a choice of six-

speed automatic or manual trans-

missions.

The bigger models spoil you with

stuff likeXenon lights, leather trim,

reverse camera and fancy screens

but even this humble 1.6 EX range

starter has Bluetooth connectivity,

lots of automatic and electric giz-

mos, trip computer, LED lighting,

six airbags, active headrests and

rear ventilation.

Most of our testers gave the Cera-

to 1.6 EX at least one thumb up, be

it for the adequate performance (at

sea level), likeable looks or great

standard features. Priced at

R233 995, youll also get a five-

year/150 000 km warranty, three-

year roadside assistance and a five-

year/90 000 km service plan.

Galimoto Media

The trademark tiger nose grille frames two modern and busy headlights in fact, much of the car has a lot of

design going on. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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NewMG3supermini

an international hit

QUICKPIC

The amazing newMG3 su-

permini, which was un-

veiled at the Johannes-

burg International Motor-

show in October last year

with its local launch

plannedfor the firsthalfof

2014, has become the fast-

est selling car at MG deal-

ers in the UK.

John Newey, a dealer who

runs the Summit Garage

dealership in Dudley in the

Midlands nearBirmingham,

said they have taken double-

digit orders forMG3s and ex-

pect lots more as people be-

gin to realise just what a

great value-for-money pack-

age the car is. Weve had customers trading

in various other models from other brands

and they have all been staggered by the low

price and high levels of standard equipment

on the MG3.

A total of 13 new MG dealerships have

opened across the UK in the past 20 months

as the dealer network continues to expand.

On local shores MG, with its headquarters

inRandburg, has openednewdealerships all

over South Africa over the last two years,

withmoretocome.Wenowhave15MGdeal-

erships inall themajorcentresalloverSouth

Africa,with a further 10 planned to open this

year, saysMGSouthAfricaGeneralManag-

er Derrick Bishop.

The newMG3, boasting three models the

flagship MG3 Style, the mid-range MG3

Wired and the entry level MG3 will be

launched in South Africa in May of 2014.

All models are powered by a sporty

DohcVTi-Tech petrol engine with a 5-speed

manual gearboxandhave the samegreatMG

chassis designed to make driving the MG3

a bit more fun than any average car in this

segment. The 1,5 F engine delivers 78 kW at

6 000 rpm and 137 Nm of torque at 4 750 rpm,

making it an easily driveable car. Accelera-

tion from 0 100 km/h is expected to be

around 10 seconds, reaching a top speed in

excess of 175 km/h.

The latest MGs have all the hallmarks of

earlierMGs,andinterestingly the latestMGs

are attracting buyerswho have never owned

MGs before.

RecentlynewMGdealershipshaveopened

in Polokwane and Mokopane. They join the

ranks of existing MG dealers in Gauteng

(East andWest Rand), the Free State (Bloem-

fontein),WesternCape (CapeTown),KwaZu-

lu-Natal (Umhlanga and Durban), Eastern

Cape (East London and Port Elizabeth),

Northern Cape (Kimberley), North West

(Klerksdorp) and Mpumalanga (Nelspruit).

The 1,5 engine delivers 78kW at 6 000 rpm and 137Nm

of torque at 4 750 rpm, making it an easily driveable car.

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Beautyand theBeast: TheAudiRS7Sportback

MOTORPRESS

Aesthetic design, innovative

technologyandimpressivesport-

iness: The RS 7 Sportback, the

large five-door coupe fromAudi,

which combines much strength

to produce a fascinating charac-

ter. Its strong heart is the 4.0 TF-

SI, which takes Audis downsiz-

ing strategy to the high-end cate-

gory.

The twin-turbo V8 displaces

3 993 cc and develops tremendous

power, with 412 kW available be-

tween 5 700 and 6 700 rpm. A con-

stant 700 Nm of torque is available

between 1 750 and 5 500 rpm.

Because the high-revving four F

engine has been rigorously de-

signed for low load-change and flow

losses, it develops this power quick-

ly and spontaneously.

The two twin-scroll turbocharg-

ers, which produce up to 1,2 bars of

relative boost pressure, are located

together with the intercooler in the

inside V of the cylinder banks.

Switchable flaps in the exhaust sys-

tem make the engine sound even

louder at the push of a button or un-

der strong acceleration. Audi also

offers anoptional sport exhaust sys-

tem.

The RS 7 Sportback sprints from

0 to 100 km/h in just 3,9 seconds.Au-

di limits the top speed in the stand-

ard configuration to 250 km/h.

When specified with the Dynamic

Package Plus, the top speed is in-

creased to 305 km/h.TheRS7Sport-

back consumes on average just 9,8 F

of fuel per 100 km. This value is due

in part to the standard start-stop

system and innovative thermal

management standard

on this high performance

thoroughbred.

Themost innovativeef-

ficiency technology in

the new Audi RS 7 Sport-

backis thecylinderonde-

mand (COD) system.

At low tomediumloads

and engine speeds, it de-

activates cylinders 2, 3, 5

and 8 by closing their

valves via electrome-

chanical actuators. The

4.0 TFSI then runs as a

four-cylinder engine un-

til the driver accelerates

more strongly.

The Audi RS 7 Sport-

back comes standard

with quattro permanent

all-wheel drive for its decisive ad-

vantageintractionanddrivingsafe-

ty compared with its two-wheel-

drive competitors. At the heart of

thequattro system is a centre differ-

ential with a high locking rate and

separate oil cooler to regulate its

temperature.

It distributes the power as needed

within a wide range between the

front and rear axles. In the standard

configuration, 60 percent flows to

the rear and 40 percent to the front.

An intelligent software solution

calledtorquevectoringsupports the

work of the differential at the cor-

nering limit with minimal braking

of the wheels that are under a re-

duced load. Audi also offers the op-

tional sport differential for the rear

axle, which uses two superposition

gears to actively distribute the pow-

er between the wheels.

The Audi RS 7 Sportback comes

standardwithpolished, 21-inch cast

aluminiumwheels in a five-blade ti-

tanium design.

The four internally vented discs

feature a weight-saving wave de-

signandmeasure390 millimetres in

diameter up front. Audi also offers

optional 420 millimetre carbon fi-

bre ceramic discs with anthracite

grey callipers as part of the Dynam-

ic Package plus.

Equipped with the air suspen-

sion, which harmonises perfectly

with the dynamic character of a

sport coup, thenewRS7Sportback

is sporty, yet still comfortable.

The RS 7 adaptive air suspension

lowers the body by 20 millimetres.

Adaptive damping, another of the

systems features, adjusts the sus-

pensions response to the condition

of theroad, thedrivers styleandthe

mode selected in the Audi drive se-

lect system, with which the driver

can alter the function of key compo-

nents in multiple steps.

Thebodyof theAudiRS

7Sportbackincludesupto

20 percent aluminium

and includes many parts

of high-strength andultra

high-strength steels.

Thecharacterof theAu-

di RS 7 Sportback is im-

mediately obvious.

A series of specific de-

sign details give a sporty

edge to its flowing coupe

design. These include the

distinctive bumpers and

high-gloss black protec-

tive grille with honey-

comb structure at the

front of the car as well as

add-on parts in matt alu-

minium.At the rearof the

car,which featuresapow-

er extending spoiler, the diffuser

and the two large, elliptical tailpipe

trims of the exhaust system catch

the eye.

The elegant dynamics carry over

to the cockpit of theAudiRS7Sport-

back. The dial instruments have

black faces, white scales and red

needles. A 3D RS 7 logo in the ta-

chometer is a further accent.

The flat-bottomed, three-spoke

leather steering wheel, the illumi-

nated door entry sills and the dis-

plays for the MMI and driver infor-

mationsystemalsosportRSbadges.

The driver information system in-

cludes a shift light, which indicates

when the rev limit is reached.

Displays for boost pressure and

oil temperature as well as a lap tim-

er conclude the RS 7-specific menu.

Carbon inlays are standard, with

the headlining in black cloth. The

AudiRS7Sportbackcanalsobeper-

sonalised using the Audi exclusive

programme.

RS sport seats with pronounced

side bolsters, integrated head re-

straintsandRS7 logosarestandard.

They are covered in a combination

of black Alcantara and leather, and

the centre sections feature diamond

quilting.

The two rear seats are powerfully

contoured.Luggagecapacityranges

from 535 to 1 390 F depending on the

position of the rear seat backs.

TheBluetooth online car phone is

anidealcomplementtothestandard

MMI navigation plus. Its UMTS

module delivers the tailored Audi

connect services to the on-board

monitor, and a WLAN hotspot con-

nects the passengers mobile devic-

es. Topping the range of audio mod-

ules is the Advanced Sound System

from Bang & Olufsen.

TheAudiRS7Sportback is priced

atR 1,450 500 including all taxes and

the standard five-year/100 000 km

Audi Freeway Plan. The following

equipment is offered as standard on

the Audi RS 7 Sportback:

High-gloss black radiator grille

with honeycomb structure and one-

piece trimframeinmattaluminium

look with quattro logo.

Exterior mirror housings, trim

stripsandfrontspoilerbladeinmatt

aluminium look.

Front and rear RS bumpers.

Diffuser insert painted in high-

gloss black.

21inch forged aluminiumwheels

in 5-spoke blade titanium look de-

sign, machine-polished.

19-inch RS brake system.

Dual-branch RS exhaust system.

LED headlights and tail lights.

RS sport exhaust system with

black tailpipe trims.

The RS 7 Sportback sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just

3,9 seconds. Audi limits the top speed in the standard

configuration to 250 km/h. PHOTO: MOTORPRESS

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Your cars aircon is no

fuel guzzler

Ever heard the common myth that

having your aircon turned on uses

more fuel than opening the window?

At most speeds, if the car window is

open, the coefficient drag is enough to

make your car work harder, thus us-

ing more fuel.

In fact, it uses about the same

amount of fuel as having your aircon

turned on.

Around theworldwith theMercedes-BenzUnimog

QUICKPIC

Since April 2013, a Mercedes-Benz Uni-

mog 1300 L has been a new home on

wheels for German couple Jennifer (36)

and Peter Glas (41).

Theyareundertakingaprotractedhoney-

moon trip in their mobile home, which

goes by the name of the Glaarkshouse

a combination of the two adventurers sur-

names,Glas andParks Jennifersmaiden

name.

The couple believe that if any vehicle is

to take them to the roof of the world, it

has to be a Unimog. They opted for a Uni-

mogU 1300 L (model series 435) dating from

1986.Withafulldieseltankof540 F and180 F

of freshwater onboard, theUnimogweighs

aroundseventonnes.Thanks todifferential

locks and portal axles it nevertheless re-

mains safe and astoundingly light-footed in

all situations to this day.

The Unimogs incomparable reliability,

the size of the tanks, the solar power supply

andasmallsanitaryareamaketheGlaark-

shouseagenuineround-the-world tripmo-

bilehomewhichalsolendsitself toself-suffi-

cient trips over several days in rough ter-

rain far away from any form of

infrastructure.

The grand trip began in April, leading

through south-eastern Europe and the fre-

quentlyroughterrainoftheAnatolianhigh-

lands: no trail was too rocky, no river too

deep and no track to steep. After this initial

minortest inTurkey,thejourneycontinued

on into Iran.

The sand dunes in the Dasht-e-Kavier

desert posed a somewhat greater challenge.

Much more impressive than the ease with

which the 435-series Unimog cruised

through sand and rock however, were the

shining eyes of the Iranians at the strange

sight of the Unimog. There were countless

occasions on which Mercedes-Benz fans

took the opportunity to scrutinise the vehi-

cle frombelowand takeapeakat theengine

compartment.

After spendinganumberofunforgettable

weeksinIran,JenniferandPeterfinallyhad

a chance to really put their four-wheeled

travelling companion through its paces in

Oman. Here again, no dune was too steep,

no desert too vast and no beach too far. The

desert-savvy Omanis were delighted by the

Unimog which even pulled a number of

stranded SUVs out of the sand. The globe-

trotters are currently in India, where the

Unimogs seat height is proving particular-

ly advantageous in offering good visibility

in the bustling traffic on Indias roads.

The couple will soon bemoving on to Ne-

pal, Tibet, China and Mongolia. No end is

in sight as yet on their thrilling adventure.

Their exciting stories from along the way,

photographs and details of their route can

be followed at www.glaarkshouse.com and

on Facebook under Glaarkshouse.

The desertsavvy Omanis were also delighted to en

counter the Unimog which even pulled a number of

stranded SUVs out of the sand. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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Smartdrivingwith latest FocusSport

QUICKPIC

Sinceits launchin2011Focushas

wonovera legionof fansandcur-

rently holds the status of being

the best-selling nameplate glo-

bally. Now with smart features

like Active Park Assist being in-

troduced to the range, South Af-

rican customers have even more

to get excited about.

When it was introduced globally

in 1998, the original Focus brought

new levels of agilityandresponsive-

ness to the small-car segment.

Throughout theyears theFocushas

continued to raise the benchmark,

offering class-leadingdrivingquali-

ty that blends outstanding steering

precision and road feedback with

significantly improved refinement

and ride control.

Distinguished by its sleek and

sporty design, the Focus is packed

with dynamic technologies and fea-

tures that set it apart in the C-seg-

ment, now more so than ever with

Fords acclaimed Active Park As-

sist technology being introduced as

part of an Option Pack available on

the Sport derivative.

Smart Options

Active Park Assist is an intuitive

parking assist system which will

help drivers to parallel park. When

activated (by pressing the button on

the centre console), the system uses

the front and rear parking aid ultra-

sonic sensors to identify if a gap is

large enough to park in. The steer-

ing is operated completely by the

Active Park Assist system, while

the driver controls the brake and

throttle.

Other features offered as part of

the Sport Option Pack include front

and rear park distance sensors, Bi-

Xenon headlamps with LED Day-

time Running Lights and full leath-

er seats with driver side four-way

power adjustable seat.

These features are in addition to

the already impressive list of equip-

ment found standard on the Sport

model including the Sport styling

kit which comprises an ST spoiler,

body colour side skirts and front

and rear bumper extensions.

The Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre

petrol engine that uses gasoline di-

rect injection (GDi) in combination

with twin independent variable

camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), produc-

ing 125 kW of power and 200 Nm of

torque. CO2 emissions are as low as

154g/km with an average fuel con-

sumption of 6,6 litres/100 km on a

combinedcycle, dependentonbody-

style and transmission.

Comprehensive Range

In addition to the Focus Sport

there are a number of compelling

choices on offer. Twelve models

make up the Focus range with a

choiceofbothsedanandhatchbody-

styles and a number of engine and

transmission choices.

In addition to the 2.0 GDi, there

are 2.0-litre diesel and 1.6-litre pet-

rol options on offer. The 2.0-litre

Duratorq TDCi model produces

120 kW @ 3 750 rpm and 340 Nm @

2 000 3 250 rpm while the 1.6-litre

Duratec Ti-VCT has a maximum

power output of 92 kW @ 6 000 rpm

and 159 Nm at 4 000 rpm.

Three specification levels make

up the line-up ensuring there is

something on offer for everyone.

Despite being the entry into the

range, the Ambiente models boast

impressive features includingman-

ual air conditioning, front power

windows with driver one touch up/

down functionality, ABS brakes

with EBD, ESP, Hill Launch Assist,

Torque Vectoring Control and dual

front airbags.

The Trendmodels further benefit

from features such as curtain air-

bags, cruise control, steering wheel

mountedaudiocontrolsandSYNC

In-Car Entertainment system.

Also available is a Trend Option

Pack which comprises a number of

additional features including rain-

sensitive front windscreen wipers,

auto headlamps, follow-me-home

lighting, an auto dimming rearview

mirrorandmore. Inadditionthecar

looks the partwith the Sport styling

kit on offer and 17 alloy wheels

while the interior is differentiated

with full leather sports seats, a

leather-trimmed gear knob and

four-spoke leather steering wheel

with cruise control and audio con-

trols, which all come as standard.

Lastly the Sport model tops the

rangewith additional features such

as sport suspension, partial leather

sports seats, keyless entry with

Power Start button, dual zone air

conditioning, auto dimming rear-

view mirror, global close on front

windowsasstandard, frontandrear

12V power points to name just some

of the luxury features.

Peace of mind

All Ford Focus models come

standard with Fords warranty and

service plan, which comprises of a

four-year/120 000 km fully compre-

hensive manufacturer warranty,

five-year Corrosion warranty and

five-year/90 000 km Service Plan. A

Ford Protect roadside assistance

plan is in place for three years / un-

limited km while service intervals

are scheduled at 20 000 km.

The Focus 2.0 GDi Sport sells for

R303 700 (includingVAT).TheSport

Option pack sells for an additional

R13 870 (including VAT).

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Brutal Power comingKnysnasway thisMay

QUICKPIC

TheJaguarSimolaHillclimb isonceagain

earmarked to be the highlight of the year

for Garden Route motoring enthusiasts

and prove yet again a powerful magnet in

May formotor sport competitors and fans

throughout South Africa.

So popular was the event in the past that

Jaguar announced that it would be headline

sponsor of the event for the next three years.

The Jaguar Simola Hillclimb extravaganza

takes place on the challenginghill up to Simo-

laGolf andCountryEstate from16-18Mayand

will again comprise the popular Classic Car

Friday, followed by Saturdays practice and

qualifying runs for the eagerly anticipated

King of the Hill feature event on Sunday.

Cars eligible for the Classic Car Friday

event will fall into six classes, which will en-

sure there is a place for everything. Pre War

cars will strut their stuff in class H1, with H2

and H3 being for pre 1966 and pre 1975 road

cars respectively. Pukka racing machinery

split into the same cut-offs will be in classes

H4 and H5.

Re-created cars, often mistakenly called

replicas, will fill class H6. The cars compet-

ing here conform to the original silhouette,

but havemodern running gear, whichmakes

them as fast as modern racing machinery.

Spectators and drivers attending Classic

Car Friday are encouraged to wear period

dress to help create a true historic race meet-

ing atmosphere. The organisers are offering

prizes for the best-dressed male and female

spectator on the day, which are definitely

worth dressing up for.

Themodernbiggunswillget their first taste

of the course on Saturday with practice for

The King of the Hill contenders. In order to

keep the event manageable, only 50 entries

will be accepted for Classic Car Friday and

80 cars will be accommodated for the feature

King of the Hill event. Entries close on 31

March and an on-line entry facility can be

found at www.speedfestival.co.za. For more

information: www.speedfestival.co.za or Fa-

cebook at https://www.facebook.com/Kny-

snaSpeedFestival

The brutal Jaguar XKR S flies up the hill at

Simola golf course. PHOTO: JAGUARSA