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PRICE (R) HP (R) ENGINE FUEL Y SUPPL POWER MASS GEARS TRANS MAX SPEED FUEL CONSUMP AIRBAGS ABS AUTO LIGHTS CRUISE CONTROL AIR-CON ESP BLUE TOOTH CO 2 TEST
Data collected using Racelogic VBOX. See CARmag.co.za kW@r/min POWER/ TORQUE N.m@r/min 0-100 km/h

Quantum MPV • Seats: 11 / 14 • Fuel tank: 65 litres • Service Plan: 9 services / 90 000 km
Good:Moremodernthanbefore.Bad:Randompeoplewouldwanttoclimbineverytimeyoustop!Ourchoice:14-seaterformorepassengers.Replacementdue:New,and VXadded.Alsolookat:FordTourneoCustom,HyundaiH-1,KiaGrandSedona,Mercedes-BenzVito/V-Class,
VolkswagenKombi/Caravelle
Quantum 2,8 LWB Bus 11-seater GL 618 700 11 940 4/2755 D-T 130/3400 - 420/1400 6/R M - 100 - 2 S S - S S S - -
Quantum 2,8 SLWB Bus 14-seater GL 635 000 12 250 4/2755 D-T 115/3600 - 420/1600 6/R M - 100 - 2 S S - S S S - -
Quantum 2,8 LWB Bus 9-seater VX 843 600 16 240 4/2755 D-T 115/3600 - 420/1600 6/R A - - 10,4 7 S S S S S S 229 -

Prius 5-doorHatch • Seats:5 • Fueltank:43litres • Boot:224/832litres• ServicePlan:6services/90000km
Good: Very economical and refined. Bad: Design is an acquired taste. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Facelifted. Also look at: BMW i3 REx. 20 000 km test: Oct 2017
Prius Hybrid 498 000 9 630 4/1798 P/H 90 64 142+e V/F A 12,6 180 4,4 7 S S S S S S 87 Oct 16

RAV4 5-door SUV • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 55 litres • Boot: 408/1 352 litres • Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km

Good:WelcomingimprovementsoveroutgoingmodelplusAWDsystem.Bad:CVTmightnotbetoalltastes.Ourchoice:2,0GXAT.Replacementdue:New.Alsolookat:CitroënC5Aircross,HondaCR-V,HyundaiTucson,JeepCompass,KiaSportage,NissanQashqai/X-Trail,
OpelGrandlandX,Peugeot3008,RenaultKoleos,SubaruForester,VWTiguanLong-termtest:2,5AWDVX(Feb2020)
RAV4 2,0 GX 436 200 8 450 4/1987 P 127/6600 - 203/4400 6/F M - - 8,2 7 S S S S S S 155 -
RAV4 2,0 GX auto 447 800 8 670 4/1987 P 127/6600 - 203/4400 V/F A - - 7,8 7 S S S S S S 147 -
RAV4 2,0 VX 528 800 10 220 4/1987 P 127/6600 - 203/4400 V/F A - - 7,8 7 S S S S S S 147 -
RAV4 2,0 AWD GX-R 531 600 10 270 4/1987 P 127/6600 78 203/4400 V/4 A 10,38 180 8,0 7 S S S S S S 153 Jul 19
RAV4 2,5 AWD VX 604 100 11 660 4/2487 P 152/6600 92 243/4000 8/4 A 9,85 200 8,8 7 S S S S S S 166 Jun 19
Rush 5-door Cross-Over • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 45 litres • Boot: 576-648/1 456 litres• Service Plan: 6 services / 90 000 km

Good:Spacious vehicle and rear-wheel drive. Bad: NVH, engine and ride quality. Our choice: S (manual) will do. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Citroën C3 Aircross, Ford EcoSport, Honda BR-V, Hyundai Venue / Creta, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV300, Mazda
CX-3, Opel Crossland X, Peugeot 2008, Renault Duster / Captur, Suzuki Vitara, Volkswagen T-Cross
Rush 1,5 S 317 800 6 180 4/1496 P 77/6000 61 136/4200 5/R M 13,05 165 7,9 6 S S - S S S 156 Sep 18
Rush 1,5 S auto 332 200 6 460 4/1496 P 77/6000 - 136/4200 4/R A - 160 8,0 6 S S - S S S 158 -

Yaris 5-door Hatch • Seats: 4/5 • Fuel tank: 42 litres • Boot: 256/1 016 litres• Service Plan: 3 services / 45 000 km • Global NCAP: 3 stars

Good: Spacious cabin, especially for rear passengers. Bad: Not as luxurious as some competitors. Our choice: Probably the 1,5 Xs. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Citroën C3, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Grand i10 / i20, Kia Rio, Mazda Mazda2, NissanMicra, Opel
Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Volkswagen Polo Vivo / Polo. For Yaris Cross: Hyundai i20 Active, Volkswagen Polo Vivo Maxx
Yaris 1,5 Xi 253 800 4 960 4/1496 P 79/6000 - 140/4200 5/F M - 180 7,1 2 S - - S S S 136 -
Yaris 1,5 Xs 279 900 5 460 4/1496 P 79/6000 - 140/4200 5/F M - 180 7,1 2 S S - S S S 136 -
Yaris 1,5 Xs auto 296 300 5 770 4/1496 P 79/6000 - 140/4200 V/F A - 170 7,0 2 S S - S S S 134 -
Yaris Cross 1,5 296 000 5 770 4/1496 P 79/6000 - 140/4200 5/F M - 180 7,1 2 S S - S S S 136 -
Yaris 1,5 S 315 000 6 130 4/1496 P 79/6000 72 140/4200 5/F M 11,21 180 7,1 7 S S - S S S 136 May 18
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Amarok Double Cab Pick-Up • Seats: 5 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Payload: 838 to 936 kg • Service Plan: 5 year / 90 000 km / Maintenance Plan: Optional 5 year / 90 000 km
TOP 12 RUNNER-UP Good: Good on-road dynamics. Low fuel consumption. Space. Bad: Pricey. Our choice: 2,0 BiTDI. Replacement due: 3,0 V6 TDI added. Also look at: Fiat Fullback, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara,
Toyota Hilux. 20 000 km test: April 2019 (3,0 V6 TDI Double Cab Extreme 4Motion)
Amarok 2,0TDI Double Cab Comfortline
205
S
M
3401600 6x2/2-4
S
13,5 167
S
2
9,4
S
609 100 11 750
Amarok 2,0TDI Double Cab Comfortline 4Motion 545 700 10 540 4/1968 D-T 103/3500 - - 3401600 6/R M 13,3 169 9,2 2 S - - S S S S 202 - -
4/1968
S
D-T 103/3500
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Highline 603 000 11 640 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 420/1500 8/R A 11,0 180 10,1 4 S O S S S S 221 -
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Highline 4Motion 640 400 12 350 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 63 400/1500 6x2/2-4 M 11,35 183 9,96 4 S O S S S S 211 May 13
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Highline 4Motion auto 659 800 12 720 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 420/1500 8/4 A 11,3 179 10,2 4 S O S S S S 224 -
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Dark Label 4Motion 695 800 13 410 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 420/1500 8/4 A 11,3 179 10,2 4 S S S S S S 224 -
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Highline Plus 661 200 12 750 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 420/1500 8/R A 11,0 180 10,1 4 S S S S S S 221 -
Amarok 2,0BiTDI Double Cab Highline Plus 4Motion 718 200 13 840 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 420/1500 8/4 A 11,3 179 10,2 4 S S S S S S 224 -
Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI Double Cab Highline 4Motion 745 100 14 350 V6/2970 D-T 165/3500 76 550/1400 8/4 A 7,82 193 10,8 4 S O S S S S 236 Aug 19
Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI Double Cab Canyon 4Motion 799 000 15 380 V6/2970 D-T 165/3000 - 550/1400 8/4 A 8,0 193 10,8 4 S - S S S S 236 -
Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI Double Cab Highline Plus 4Motion 801 700 15 440 V6/2970 D-T 165/3500 - 550/1400 8/4 A 8,0 193 10,8 4 S S S S S S 236 -
Amarok 3,0 V6 TDI Double Cab Extreme 4Motion 837 500 16 120 V6/2970 D-T 165/3500 - 550/1400 8/4 A 8,0 193 10,8 4 S S S S S S 236 -
Arteon 5-doorFastback • Seats:4/5 • Fueltank:66litres • Boot:416litres • MaintenancePlan:5year/100000km

TOP 12 RUNNER-UP Good: Styling. Bad: Tough segment, as buyers prefer SUVs. Our choice: Only one model. Replacement due: Still new. Also look at: Audi A5 Sportback, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, Mercedes-Benz CLA. Long-term test: Oct 2019 (2,0 TDI) S S 164 Sep 18
7/4
4/1984
S
S
350/1700
6
752 600 14 500
S
5,8 250
S
Arteon 2,0TSI 4Motion R-Line
P-T 206/5600 116
A
8,8

Caravelle/California 5-doorMPV(Caravelle) 4-doorMPVCamperVan(California) • Seats:7(Caravelle) 6(CaliforniaBeach) 4(CaliforniaCoast) • Fueltank:80litres • Boot:240/2840litres(Caravelle) • MaintenancePlan:5year/60000km

Good:Copiousamountofspace.Bad:Expensivetop-of-the-rangemodels.Ourchoice:CaliforniaBeach.Replacementdue:Faceliftdue.Alsolookat:KiaGrandSedona,Mercedes-BenzV-Class,ToyotaQuantumVX.20000kmtest:Jan2018(Caravelle2,0BiTDIHighlineDSG4Motion)
California Beach 2,0TDI 4Motion 941 800 18 110 4/1968 D-T 110/3250 - 340/1500 7/4 A - - 7,9 6 S S S S S S 172 -
Caravelle 2,0BiTDI PanAmericana 4Motion 981 100 18 870 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 400/1500 7/4 A 12,1 188 10,6 6 S S S S S S 219 -
Caravelle 2,0BiTDI Highline 1 014 100 19 500 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 - 400/1500 7/F A 11,3 191 9,5 6 S S S S S S 208 -
Caravelle 2,0BiTDI Highline 4Motion 1 046 600 20 120 4/1968 D-T 132/4000 53 400/1500 7/4 A 13,76 188 10,6 6 S S S S S S 232 Feb 16
California Coast 2,0BiTDI 4Motion 1 089 500 20 940 4/1968 D-T 150/4000 - 450/1400 7/4 A - - 8,5 6 S S S S S S 185 -
Caddy 5-doorMPV • Seats:5/7 • Fueltank:55litres • ServicePlan:3year/60000km
Good: Level of luxury for an MPV. Bad: Commercial vehicle image. Our choice: Caddy 2,0 TDI Trendline. Replacement due: 1,0 engine added. Also look at: Opel Combo, Mercedes-Benz B-Class. 20000kmtest:Sep2018(Alltrack2,0TDIAT)
Caddy 1,0TSI Trendline 360 300 6 990 3/999 P-T 75/5000 - 175/1500 5/F M - - 6,7 6 S O S S S O 128 -
Caddy 2,0TDI Trendline 458 400 8 870 4/1968 D-T 81/4200 - 250/1500 5/F M 12,4 170 6,8 6 S O S S S O 149 -
Caddy Alltrack 2,0TDI 462 900 8 960 4/1968 D-T 81/4200 - 250/1500 5/F M 12,4 170 6,8 6 S S S S S S 149 -

Caddy Alltrack 2,0TDI auto 498 300 9 630 4/1968 D-T 103/4200 - 320/1750 6/F A 10,6 186 7,4 6 S S S S S S 166 -
Caddy Maxi 2,0TDI Trendline 480 900 9 300 4/1968 D-T 81/4200 - 250/1500 5/F M 12,8 170 7,0 6 S O S S S O 152 -
Caddy Maxi 2,0TDI Trendline auto 515 800 9 970 4/1968 D-T 103/4200 - 320/1750 6/F A 10,9 186 7,6 6 S O S S S O 166 -
Golf 5-doorHatch • Seats:4/5 • Fueltank:50litres • Boot:216/1016litres• ServicePlan:5year/90000km

TOP 12 WINNER Good:Classy,comfortableandrefined.Bad:Nothingmuch.Ourchoice:1,4TSIComfortline.Replacementdue:2020.Alsolookat:OpelAstra,ToyotaCorollaHatch,RenaultMégane,AudiA3/S3Sportback,HondaCivic,Mazda3,Peugeot308.20000kmtest:Aug2015(1,4ComfortlineDSG)
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Golf 1,0TSI Trendline
S
S
S
109
S
S
S
P-T
81/5000 66
200/2000
3/999
Golf 1,0TSI Comfortline 332 200 6 460 3/999 P-T 81/5000 - 200/2000 6/F M 9,9 196 5,8 7 S O O S S S 109 Jul 17
354 100
6 880
6/F
M 10,23 196
5,8
7
Golf 1,4TSI Comfortline 396 600 7 690 4/1395 P-T 92/5000 - 200/1400 7/F A 9,1 204 6,2 7 S S S S S S 120 -
Golf GTI 568 600 10 980 4/1984 P-T 169/4700 119 350/1500 6/F A 6,35 248 7,7 7 S S S S S S 149 Aug 17
Golf R 684 400 13 190 4/1984 P-T 228/5500 148 400/2000 7/4 A 4,98 250 8,6 7 S S S S S S 165 Jun 19
Kombi 5-door MPV • Seats: 8 • Fuel tank: 80 litres • Boot: 240/2 840 litres• Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 60 000 km

Good: Copious amount of space.Bad: Lower spec than competitors with the same price. Our choice: 2,0TDI SWB Trendline Plus. Replacement due: BiTDI Trendline Plus added. Facelift due. Also look at: Ford Tourneo Custom, Hyundai H-1, Kia Grand Sedona,
Mercedes-Benz Vito, Toyota Hiace/ Quantum
Kombi 2,0TDI SWB Trendline 587 200 11 330 4/1968 D-T 75/3000 - 250/1500 5/F M 17,9 157 8,8 2 S O O S S S 193 -
Kombi 2,0TDI LWB Trendline 595 200 11 490 4/1968 D-T 75/3000 - 250/1500 5/F M 17,9 157 8,8 2 S O O S S S 193 -
Kombi 2,0TDI SWB Trendline auto 622 100 12 000 4/1968 D-T 103/3500 - 340/1750 7/F A 14,7 172 9,6 2 S O O S S S 211 -

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