Wheels Australia - June 2018

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FORD MONDEO TREND

$37,790/As tested $38,340**

Drivetrain

Engine in-line 4, dohc, 16v, turbo

Layout front engine (east-west), front drive

Capacity 1999cc

Power 177kW @ 5400rpm

Torque 345Nm @ 2300-4900rpm

Transmission 6-speed automatic

Chassis
Body steel,5doors,5seats
L/W/H/W–B 4871/1852/1482/2850mm
Front/rear track 1599/1595mm

Weight 1629kg

Boot capacity 458 litres

Fuel/capacity 95 octane/63 litres

Fuel consumption 11.3L/100km (test average)
Suspension Front:struts, A-arms, anti-roll bar
Rear:multi-links, coil springs,
anti-roll bar
Steering electric rack-and-pinion
Turning Circle 11.6m (2.6 turns lock-to-lock)
Front brakes ventilated discs (300mm)
Rear brakes solid discs (302mm)
Tyres Continental ContiSportContact 5
Tyre size 235/45R18 98Y

Safety

NCAP rating (AUS)

HOLDEN CALAIS

$40,990/Astested $40,990

in-line 4, dohc, 16v, turbo

front engine (east-west), front drive

1998cc

191kW@5500rpm

350Nm @ 3000-4000rpm

9-speed automatic

steel,5doors,5seats

4897/1863/1544/2829mm

1596/1599mm

1535kg

490 litres

95 octane/62 litres

11.6L/100km (test average)

Front:struts, A-arms, anti-roll bar

Rear:multi-links, coil springs,

anti-roll bar

electric rack-and-pinion

11.1m(2.8turnslock-to-lock)

ventilated discs (300mm)

solid discs (288mm)

Continental ContiSportContact 5

245/45R18 96W

(AUS)

HYUNDAI SONATA PREM’

$45,490/As tested $46,085**

in-line 4, dohc, 16v, turbo

front engine (east-west), front drive

1998cc

180kW@6000rpm

353Nm @ 1350-4000rpm

8-speed automatic

steel,4doors,5seats

4855/1865/1475/2805mm

1597/1604mm

1645kg

510 litres

91 octane/70 litres

9.7L/100km (test average)

Front:struts, A-arms, anti-roll bar

Rear:multi-links, coil springs,

anti-roll bar

electric rack-and-pinion

10.9m(2.8turnslock-to-lock)

ventilated discs (320mm)

solid discs (284mm)

Michelin Pilot Sport 3

235/45ZR18 98Y

(AUS)

Power-to-weight: 124kW per tonne

Redline/cut-out: 6500/6900rpm

Speedatindicated100km/h:97

Speed in gears

61km/h@6500rpm

87km/h@6500rpm

95km/h@6500rpm

117km/h@6500rpm

149km/h@6500rpm

199km/h@6500rpm

250km/h @ 5650rpm*

250km/h @ 4220rpm*

222km/h @ 3100rpm*

Standing-start acceleration

0-20km/h:1.0sec

0-40km/h:2.1sec

0-60km/h:3.3sec

0-80km/h:4.8sec

0-100km/h:6.5sec

0-120km/h:8.8sec

0-140km/h:11.7sec

0-160km/h:15.2sec

0-180km/h:19.8sec

0-400m:14.7sec @ 157.7km /h

Rolling acceleration: Drive

(^30) -7Okm /h :2.5sec
80-12Okm/h:4.0sec
Braking distance
10Okm /h-0 :35.7m
Performance
Power-to-weight: 109kW per tonne
Redline/cut-out: 6250/6350rpm
Speedatindicated100km/h:97
Speed in gears
54km/h@6250rpm
83km/h@6250rpm
128km/h @ 6250rpm
170km/h @ 6250rpm
240km /h @ 6100rpm
226km/h@4300rpm
Standing-start acceleration
0-20km/h:1.1sec
0-40km/h:2.1sec
0-60km/h:3.5sec
0-80km/h:5.3sec
0-100km/h:7. 5 s e c
0-120km/h:10.2sec
0-140km/h:13.8sec
0-160km/h:18.8sec
0-180km/h:25.4sec
0-400m:[email protected]/h
Rolling acceleration: Drive
30-7Okm/h:2.8sec
80-12Okm/h:4.8sec
Braking distance
10Okm /h-0 :34.6m
7.5/ 10
Superb performance; crisp steering;
pointy handling; interior packaging
Auto needs a sport mode; lacks
warmth; a Calais in name only
Track:Heathcotedragstrip,dry.
Temp: 26ºC. Driver: Nathan Ponchard.
Warranty: 3yr/100,000km.
Serviceinterval:12months/12,000km.
Glass’s 3-year resale: 40%.
AAMI Insurance: $1105.
Speedlimited.
Verdict 7.5/ 10
Greatvalue;quietandcomfortable;
dynamically rewarding; new warranty
No digital speedo; dated interior;
underwhelming exterior; weight
Track:Heathcotedragstrip,warm.
Temp: 30ºC. Driver: Nathan Ponchard.
Warranty: 5yr/unlimited km.
Serviceinterval:12months/15,000km.
Glass’s 3-year resale: 45%.
AAMI Insurance: $952.
Manufacturer’sclaimorestimatedvalue.
* Includes metallic paint ($550).
Power-to-weight: 109kW per tonne
Redline/cut-out: 7000/6750rpm
Speedatindicated100km/h:95
Speed in gears
53km/h@6750rpm
88km/h@6750rpm
137km/h@6750rpm
180km/h @ 6750rpm
210km/h @ 6750rpm
230km/h @ 6050rpm
228km/h @ 4800rpm
217km/h @ 3700rpm
Standing-start acceleration
0-20km/h:1.2sec
0-40km/h:2.5sec
0-60km/h:4.1sec
0-80km/h:5.7sec
0-100km/h:7. 9 s e c
0-120km/h:10.4sec
0-140km/h:13.8sec
0-160km/h:18.0sec
0-180km/h:24.2sec
0-400m:[email protected]/h
Rolling acceleration: Drive
30-7Okm/h:2.9sec
80-12Okm/h:5.0sec
Braking distance
10Okm /h-0 :37.1m
5.0/ 10
Well-equipped; spacious cabin;
sweetlyspiritedengine;greattyres
Lacks dynamic cohesion; flawed
ride and refinement; flat rear seat
Track:Heathcotedragstrip,warm.
Temp: 28ºC. Driver: Nathan Ponchard.
Warranty: 5yr/unlimited km.
Serviceinterval:12months/10,000km.
Glass’s 3-year resale: 45%.
A AMI Insurance : $1110.

• Estimated value.
  Includes metallic paint ($595)
  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  KIA STINGER 200S
  $46,990/As tested $46,990
  in-line 4, dohc, 16v, turbo
  front engine (east-west), front drive
  1998cc
  182kW @ 6200rpm
  353Nm @ 1400-4000rpm
  8-speed automatic
  steel,5doors,5seats
  4830/1870/1400/2905mm
  1596/1647mm
  1693kg
  406 litres
  91 octane/60 litres
  10.3L/100km (test average)
  Front:struts, A-arms, anti-roll bar
  Rear:multi-links, coil springs,
  anti-roll bar
  electric rack-and-pinion
  11.2m(2.4turnslock-to-lock)
  ventilated discs (320mm)
  solid discs (314mm)
  Continental ContiSportContact 5
  225/45R18 95Y
  (AUS)
  TOYOTA CAMRY SL
  $40,990/As tested $41,540
  in-line 4, dohc, 16v + Ni-MH battery
  front engine (east-west), front drive
  2487cc
  131kW @ 5700rpm (160kW total)
  221Nm @ 3600rpm
  CVT automatic
  steel, 4 doors, 5 seats
  4905/1840/1445/2825mm
  1580 /1590mm
  1635kg
  524 litres
  95 octane/50 litres
  7.5L/100km (test average)
  Front: struts, A-arms, anti-roll bar
  Rear: double A-arms, coil springs,
  anti-roll bar
  electric rack-and-pinion
  11.5m (2.7 turns lock-to-lock)
  ventilated discs (305mm)
  solid discs (281mm)
  Bridgestone Turanza ER33
  235/45R18 94Y
   (AUS)
  Power-to-weight: 98kW per tonne
  Redline/cut-out: none/–rpm
  Speed at indicated 100km/h: 96
  Speed in gears
  210km/h @ 6000rpm
  Standing-start acceleration
  0-20km/h: 1.2sec
  0-40km/h: 2.5sec
  0-60km/h: 4.1sec
  0-80km/h: 5.9sec
  0-100km/h: 8.3sec
  0-120km/h: 11.2sec
  0-140km/h: 14.8sec
  0-160km/h: 19.3sec
  0-180km/h: 25.4sec
  0-400m: 16.0sec @ 146.2km/h
  Rolling acceleration: Drive
  30-7Okm/h: 3.1sec
  80-12Okm/h: 5.3sec
  Braking distance
  10Okm /h-0 : 36 .2m
  Power-to-weight: 108kW per tonne
  Redline/cut-out: 6500/6600rpm
  Speedatindicated100km/h:97
  Speed in gears
  55km/h@6500rpm
  88km/h@6500rpm
  135km/h@6500rpm
  184km/h@6500rpm
  217km/h@6500rpm
  232km/h @ 5780rpm
  230km/h @ 4500rpm
  Standing-start acceleration
  0-20km/h:0.8sec
  0-40km/h:2.0sec
  0-60km/h:3.3sec
  0-80km/h:5.0sec
  0-100km/h:7.1s e c
  0-120km/h:9.6sec
  0-140km/h:12.8sec
  0-160km/h:17.0sec
  0-180km/h:22.5sec
  0-400m:[email protected]/h
  Rolling acceleration: Drive
  30 -7Okm /h :2.7sec
  80-12Okm/h:4.6sec
  Braking distance
  10 Okm/h-0:37.3m
  8.0/ 10
  Silky smooth in so many areas; great
  build quality; outstanding efficiency
  Overwrought grille; rear seat
  comfort/room bettered by others
  Track: Heathcote dragstrip, warm.
  Temp: 30ºC. Driver: Nathan Ponchard.
  Warranty: 3yr/100,000km.
  Service interval: 12 months/15,000km.
  Glass’s 3-year resale: 45%.
  AAMI Insurance: $1133.


• Manufacturer’s claim.
  * Includes metallic paint ($550).
  8.0/ 10
  Strikingstyle;boutiquefeel;dynamic
  purity and involvement; 7yr warranty
  Busy ridearound town; vinyl seat
  trim;notasrefinedasitcouldbe
  Track: Heathcote dragstrip,warm.
  Temp: 28ºC. Driver: Nathan Ponchard.
  Warranty: 7yr/unlimited km.
  Service interval: 12 months/15,000km.
  Glass’s 3-yearresale:39%.
  AAMI Insurance: $1125.
  Manufacturer’scla imorestimat edvalue.