Leisure Wheels – September 2019

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Model Price HP Engine^ Fuel type Power Torque Drive Gears

(R) (monthly)^ (diesel /petrol/turbo) (kW) (Nm) system (manual/auto)

SEPTEMBER 2019 111

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MINI More info: http://www.mini.co.za

Countryman Average sales per month: n/a | Maintenance plan: 5 year / 100 000km | Replacement due: Cooper D added

Overview: Mini’s latest crossover iteration. It’s the biggest Mini ever with a price tag to match. It also comes with an excellent maintenance plan.

Cooper Countryman 476 477 9 220 3 / 1.5 turbo petrol 100 @ 4400 220 @ 1400 FWD 6 / automatic

Cooper D Countryman 506 959 9 800 4 / 2.0 turbo diesel 110 @ 4000 330 @ 1750 FWD 6 / automatic

Cooper S Countryman 553 369 10 690 4 / 2.0 turbo petrol 141 @ 5000 280 @ 1350 FWD 8 / automatic

John Cooper Works ALL4 Countryman 714 072 13 760 4 / 2.0 turbo petrol 225 @ 5000 450 @ 1750 4WD 8 / automatic

MITSUBISHI More info: http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.za

Mitsubishi ASX ES Average sales per month: n/a | Service plan: 5 year / 90 000km | Replacement due: Not soon

Overview: Now that the Eclipse is competing higher up on the scale, Mitsubishi relaunched the ASX as a value offering. Same car as before but now only available in manual or CVT. Decently equipped, as well.

2.0 ES 364 995 7 080 4 / 2.0 petrol 110 @ 6000 197 @ 4200 FWD 5 / manual

2.0 ES auto 384 995 7 470 4 / 2.0 petrol 110 @ 6000 197 @ 4200 FWD CVT / automatic

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Average sales per month: n/a | Service plan: 5 year / 90 000km | Replacement due: New

Overview: The Eclipse Cross look cool, drives well and is generously equipped. Road biased, but can handle a gravel road with ease.

2.0 409 995 7 950 4 / 2.0 petrol 110 @ 6000 198 @ 4200 FWD CVT / automatic

2.0 AWD 449 995 8 710 4 / 2.0 petrol 110 @ 6000 198 @ 4200 4WD CVT / automatic

Mitsubishi Triton Average sales per month: n/a | Service plan: 5 year / 90 000km | Replacement due: Facelifted

Overview: The facelifted Triton looks stunning, is reasonably well priced and remains a proper off-roader. Good bakkie all round but missing some things that should be standard at the price.

2.4DI-D 519 995 10 050 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 133 @ 3500 430 @ 2500 RWD 6 / manual

2.4DI-D auto 539 995 10 430 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 133 @ 3500 430 @ 2500 RWD 6 / automatic

2.4DI-D 4x4 579 995 11 200 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 133 @ 3500 430 @ 2500 4WD 6 / manual

2.4DI-D 4x4 auto 599 995 11 580 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 133 @ 3500 430 @ 2500 4WD 6 / automatic

Mitsubishi Outlander Average sales per month: 7 | Service plan: 5 year / 90 000km | Replacement due: Facelifted

Overview: Looks are controversial, but the Outlander is easy to live with. Spacious and practical. CVT can be a little annoying when you put your foot down.

2.4 GLS Exceed 559 995 10 810 4 / 2.4 petrol 123 @ 6000 222 @ 4100 4WD CVT / automatic

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Average sales per month: 51 | Service plan: 5 year / 90 000km | Replacement due: Upgraded

Overview: Solid vehicle from Mitsubishi, but up against some stiff competition.

2.4 D4 589 995 11 390 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 133 @ 3500 430 @ 2500 RWD 8 / automatic

2.4 D4 4x4 639 995 12 340 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 133 @ 3500 430 @ 2500 4WD 8 / automatic

2.4 D4 4x4 Shogun 659 995 12 730 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 133 @ 3500 430 @ 2500 4WD 8 / automatic

Mitsubishi Pajero Average sales per month: 12 | Maintenance plan: 5 year / 100 000km | Replacement due: Unknown

Overview: Long in the tooth, but has held up incredibly well. Great on-road and off.

3-door 3.2DI-D GLS 699 995 13 490 4 / 3.2 turbo diesel 140 @ 3800 441 @ 2000 4WD 5 / automatic

5-door 3.2DI-D GLS Exceed 799 995 15 400 4 / 3.2 turbo diesel 140 @ 3800 441 @ 2000 4WD 5 / automatic

NISSAN More info: http://www.nissan.co.za

Nissan NP 300 Hardbody Average sales per month: 1 067 | Service plan: Optional | Replacement due: Unknown

Overview: An oldie but a goody. A solid workhorse.

2.4 Hi-rider 379 500 7 360 4 / 2.4 petrol 105 @ 5600 205 @ 3600 RWD 5 / manual

2.5TDi Hi-rider 402 900 7 810 4 / 2.5 turbo diesel 98 @ 3600 304 @ 2000 RWD 5 / manual

2.5TDi 4x4 445 600 8 630 4 / 2.5 turbo diesel 98 @ 3600 304 @ 2000 4WD 5 / manual

2.4 4x4 464 800 8 990 4 / 2.4 petrol 105 @ 5600 205 @ 3600 4WD 5 / manual

Nissan Qashqai Average sales per month: 150 | Service plan: 3 year / 90 000km | Replacement due: Facelifted

Overview: A pioneering crossover, featuring all the bells, whistles and enough space for everyone and their luggage. It’s getting a tad expensive, though.

1.2T Visia 355 400 6 900 4 / 1.2 turbo petrol 85 @ 4500 190 @ 2000 FWD 6 / manual

1.2T Acenta 389 800 7 560 4 / 1.2 turbo petrol 85 @ 4500 190 @ 2000 FWD 6 / manual

1.2T Acenta auto 408 900 7 920 4 / 1.2 turbo petrol 85 @ 5200 165 @ 1750 FWD CVT / automatic

1.2T Acenta Plusf 423 100 8 200 4 / 1.2 turbo petrol 85 @ 5200 165 @ 1750 FWD CVT / automatic

1.5dCi Acenta 423 100 8 200 4 / 1.5 turbo diesel 81 @ 4000 260 @ 1750 FWD 6 / manual

1.5dCi Acenta Plus 436 800 8 460 4 / 1.5 turbo diesel 81 @ 4000 260 @ 1750 FWD 6 / manual

1.5dCi Tekna 465 500 9 010 4 / 1.5 turbo diesel 81 @ 4000 260 @ 1750 FWD 6 / manual

Nissan X-Trail Average sales per month: 178 | Service plan: 3 year / 90 000km | Replacement due: Facelifted

Overview: The quintessential compact SUV. Comfy and practical, with a bit of 4x4 ability, too.

2.0 Visia 401 900 7 790 4 / 2.0 petrol 106 @ 6000 200 @ 4400 FWD 6 / manual

1.6dCi Visia 427 700 8 280 4 / 1.6 turbo diesel 96 @ 4000 320 @ 1750 FWD 6 / manual

2.5 4x4 Acenta 460 900 8 920 4 / 2.5 petrol 126 @ 6000 233 @ 4000 4WD CVT / automatic

2.5 4x4 Acenta+ 478 900 9 260 4 / 2.5 petrol 126 @ 6000 233 @ 4000 4WD CVT / automatic

1.6dCi 4x4 Tekna 511 500 9 890 4 / 1.6 turbo diesel 96 @ 4000 320 @ 1750 4WD 6 / manual

2.5 4x4 Tekna 523 800 10 120 4 / 2.5 petrol 126 @ 6000 233 @ 4000 4WD CVT / automatic

Nissan Navara Average sales per month: 142 | Service plan: 3 year / 90 000km | Replacement due: New

Overview: The all-new Navara is here. It’s a very good bakkie that brings some new tech to the segment.

2.3D SE 489 700 9 470 4 / 2.3 turbo diesel 140 @ 3750 450 @ 1500 RWD 6 / manual

2.3D SE auto 516 000 9 970 4 / 2.3 turbo diesel 140 @ 3750 450 @ 1500 RWD 7 / automatic

2.3D LE 575 200 11 100 4 / 2.3 turbo diesel 140 @ 3750 450 @ 1500 RWD 6 / manual

2.3D LE auto 593 800 11 460 4 / 2.3 turbo diesel 140 @ 3750 450 @ 1500 RWD 7 / automatic

2.3D Stealth 585 100 11 290 4 / 2.3 turbo diesel 140 @ 3750 450 @ 1500 RWD 6 / manual

2.3D Stealth auto 602 900 11 630 4 / 2.3 turbo diesel 140 @ 3750 450 @ 1500 RWD 7 / automatic

2.3D 4x4 SE 573 600 11 070 4 / 2.3 turbo diesel 140 @ 3750 450 @ 1500 4WD 6 / manual

2.3D 4x4 LE 635 800 12 260 4 / 2.3 turbo diesel 140 @ 3750 450 @ 1500 4WD 6 / manual

2.3D 4x4 LE auto 650 700 12 550 4 / 2.3 turbo diesel 140 @ 3750 450 @ 1500 4WD 7 / automatic

2.3D 4x4 Stealth 663 200 12 790 4 / 2.3 turbo diesel 140 @ 3750 450 @ 1500 4WD 7 / automatic

Nissan Patrol Average sales per month: 5 | Service plan: 3 year / 90 000km | Replacement due: New

Overview: Nissan’s big, flashy and capable Patrol is now in SA. A great overlander.

5.6 V8 LE Premium 1 435 400 27 550 V8 / 5.6 petrol 298 @ 5800 560 @ 4000 4WD 7 / automatic