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Notes — Under GEARS we list the number of ratios The symbols used are S = standard,
O = optional. Otherwise the feature is not
as well as whether the vehicle has F= front,
R = rear or 4 = four-wheel drive. In addition, available.
— The PRICES shown are the latest available x2 = high and low range and 2-4 = a part- — Under CO2 we list the manufacturer’s

at the time of going to press. Our deadline time 4WD. For example, 5x2/2-4 refers to 5 of cial claimed carbon dioxide emissions
occurred before the end of December 2019. speeds plus dual range and selectable 4WD. gure in g/km. A dash implies that these

Readers should check with a dealer before Le refers to low range electric. values were not available at the time of going
making a decision. — The symbols used for TRANS are to press.
— The HP payment calculations are based on M = any transmission with a foot-operated — The last column lists the road test date
a 10% deposit, current prime interest rate clutch; A = any transmission without a foot- when applicable. Copies of these road tests
and a 60-month repayment period with no operated clutch. On many such gearboxes are available. Email car@ramsaymedia.co.za
residual at the end. there is often a manual change option; V = a for details.

— Under ENGINE we list the number of CVT auto transmission. This has an in nite
3
cylinders and the cubic capacity in cm . range of ratios, but usually allows the driver
Here, V = V-shaped engine layout; to also shift manually. PRICES ARE CORRECT UP
H = horizontally-opposed engine layout; — 0- 100 km/h is the quickest time our TO 13 DECEMBER 2019.
Please note some of these prices may have
The absence of an initial symbol implies an testers were able achieve on a level road
been updated in our road tests, which were
in-line engine layout. with a full tank of fuel and one passenger. signed off later.
— FUEL SUPPLY abbreviations are If we haven’t tested a particular model it is
P = petrol-engined; D = diesel-engined; the manufacturer’s claimed gure. THE CAR GUIDE SHOWS:

T = turbocharged, a compressor driven — MAX SPEED is the vehicle’s 1. All models currently available on the South
by exhaust gases; S = supercharged, a manufacturer’s claim. African market, listed by manufacturer.
compressor driven by the engine; — FUEL CONSUMP is CAR’s fuel index given 2. We also list the models in five separate
P/H = petrol-hybrid and E = electric. in litres/100 km. This is calculated from a categories in price order.

— POWER lists the maximum power in combination of the manufacturer’s gures, 3. There are two horizontal strips
associated with each range of models.

kiloWatts at the relevant engine revolutions our road test gures and a multiplying
The first one lists common features and

per minute. factor realising a real-world gure that the second one enumerates good and bad
— POWER/MASS is given in Watts per most motorists should be able to achieve. features, some replacement dates and
kilogram of vehicle mass. We only show If we haven’t tested that particular model possible rival choices.

this gure for the models we have tested it is an estimate. NOTE: These estimates
because we weigh every test car. are reviewed from time to time as more
— TORQUE lists the maximum torque in information becomes available.
Newton metres at the lowest relevant — Under AIRBAGS we list the number of
engine revolutions per minute. Note that airbags tted as standard.

many modern engines develop maximum — The next six columns are self-explanatory,
torque over a range of revolutions. and refer to possible additional equipment.

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