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114 THE GOOD, THE BAD &THE UGLY

RANGER

VERDICT| Thesegment’s new top dog

RANGER PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

2.5 212 900 10.8 257 n/a 4/2.5 122 226 M/5

2.2 224 900 6.6 172 n/a 4/2.2TD88 285 M/5

2.2 Hi-Rider XL 284 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

2.2 4x4 XL 341 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

2.2 Hi-Rider XLS 342 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

2.2 4x4 XL-Plus 365 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

2.2 4x4 XLS 399 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

3.2 Hi-Rider XLS 379 900 8.2 217 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 M/6

3.2 4x4 XLS 436 900 8.3 218 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 M/6

Super Cab

2.2 Hi-Rider 254 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD88 285 M/5

2.2 Hi-Rider XL 335 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

2.2 4x4 XL 392 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

3.2 Hi-Rider XLS 399 900 8.2 217 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 M/6

3.2 4x4 XLS 456 900 8.3 218 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 M/6

3.2 4x4 XLT auto 499 900 8.8 230 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 A/6

double cab

2.2 Hi-Rider 284 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD88 285 M/5

2.2 Hi-Rider XL 339 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

2.2 4x4 XL 396 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

2.2 Hi-Rider XLS 428 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

2.2 4x4 XL-Plus 419 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

2.2 4x4 XLS 485 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

2.2 Hi-Rider XLT 458 900 6.9 182 n/a 4/2.2TD118 385 M/6

3.2 Hi-Rider XLT 497 900 8.2 217 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 M/6

3.2 Hi-Rider XLT auto 509 900 8.5 225 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 A/6

3.2 4x4 XLT 554 900 8.3 218 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 M/6

3.2 4x4 XLT auto 566 900 9.0 236 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 A/6

3.2 Hi-Rider Wildtrak 526 900 8.2 217 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 M/6

3.2 Hi-Rider Wildtr ak auto 537 900 8.5 225 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 A/6

3.2 4x4 Wildtrak auto 596 900 9.0 236 n/a 5/3.2TD 147 470 A/6

KUGA

VERDICT| Chunkier, taller, moreuseful Focus

KUGA PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.5T Ambien te 329 900 6.6 154 9.7 4/1.5T 110 240 M/6

1.5T Ambien te auto 344900 7.0 162 9.9 4/1.5T 132 240 A/6

1.5T Trend 366 900 6.6 154 9.7 4/1.5T 110 240 M/6

1.5T Trend auto 380 900 7.0 162 9.9 4/1.5T 132 240 A/6

1.5T AWD Trend 408 900 7.7 179 10.1 4/1.5T 132 240 A/6

2.0TDCi AWD Trend 434 900 6.2 162 10.4 4/2.0TD 132 400 D/6

2.0T AWD Titanium 449 900 8.8 204 7.8 4/2.0T 177 240 A/6

2.0TDCi AWD Titanium 469 900 6.2 162 10.4 4/2.0TD 132 400 D/6

FUSION

VERDICT| New ‘Mondeo’ has been worth thewait

FUSION PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.5T Trend 349 900 7.4 173 9.2 4/1.5T 132 240 A/6

2.0T Trend 369 900 7.5 174 8.7 4/2.0T 149 300 A/6

2.0T Titanium 424 900 8.5 1877.7 4/2.0T 177 340 A/6

2.0TDCi Titanium 449 900 5.1 124 8.6 4/2.0TD 132 400 D/6

TOUR NEO CUSTOM

VERDICT| Fun-to-drive8-seater. The new bustobeat

TOURNE O CUSTOM PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

2.2T DCi SWB Ambien te 443 900 6.5 172 n/a 4/2.2TD74 310 M/6

2.2T DCi LWB Ambien te 449 900 6.5 172 n/a 4/2.2TD74 310 M/6

2.2T DCi SWB Trend 464 900 6.5 172 n/a 4/2.2TD 92350 M/6

2.2T DCi LWB Trend 469 900 6.5 172 n/a 4/2.2TD 92350 M/6

2.2T DCi SWB Limit ed 510 900 6.5 172 n/a 4/2.2TD114 385 M/6

EVEREST

VERDICT| Asgoodasweexpected, just muchcostlier

EVEREST PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

3.2 4WD XLT 593 900 8.2 217 11.6 5/3.2TD 147 470 A/6

3.2 4WD Limit ed 646 900 8.2 217 11.6 5/3.2TD 147 470 A/6

FOTON

THUNDA

VERDICT| Bareessentials bakkie

THUN DA PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

2.2 V 139 950 n/a n/a n/a 4/2.2 76 193 M/5

2.2 CV 149 950 n/a n/a n/a 4/2.2 76 193 M/5

2.8TD CV 179 950 n/a n/a n/a 4/2.8TD68 202 M/5

2.2 doublecab CV 184 950 n/a n/a n/a 4/2.2 76 193 M/5

2.8TD doublecab XV 205 950 n/a n/a n/a 4/2.8TD68 202 M/5

TUNLAND

VERDICT| Best Chinese bakkie yet. Thanks Cummins

TUNLAND PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

2.8 on-road Comfort 204 950 8.0 212 n/a 4/2.8TD96 280 M/5

2.8 off-roa d Comfort 244 950 8.0 212 n/a 4/2.8TD96 280 M/5

2.8 off-roa d Luxury 254 950 8.0 212 n/a 4/2.8TD96 280 M/5

double cab

2.8 off-roa d Comfort 299 950 8.3 219 13.5 4/2.8TD120 360 M/5

2.8 off-roa d Luxury 319 950 8.3 219 13.5 4/2.8TD120 360 M/5

2.8 4x4 Comfort 384 950 8.3 219 13.5 4/2.8TD120 360 M/5

2.8 4x4 Luxury 404 950 8.3 219 13.5 4/2.8TD120 360 M/5

GEELY

LC

VERDICT| Attractively priced Botox disaster

LC PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.0 GC2 GS 92 990 6.2 140 n/a 3/1.0 50 88 M/5

1.3 GL 99 99 0 6.9 164 14.0 4/1.3 63 110 M/5

LC CROSS

VERDICT| Just like anLC, but lesshappy-faced

LC CROSS PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.3 GL 109 990 6.9 164 14.0 4/1.3 63 110 M/5

1.5 GX2 GL 112 900 7.3 169 n/a 4/1.5 75 136 M/5

MK

VERDICT| Bargain motoring

MK PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

hatch 1.5 GL 99 99 0 7.7 178 n/a 4/1.5 69 128 M/5

sedan1.5 GL 104 990 7.7 178 n/a 4/1.5 69 128 M/5

EMGRAND 7

VERDICT| Acheaper sedan for the family man

EMGRAND 7 PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.8 GL Luxury 164 990 7.6 180 10.9 4/ 1.8 102 172 M/5

1.8 GT Executive 174 990 7.6 180 10.9 4/ 1.8 102 172 M/5

GWM

M4

VERDICT| Chunkierghost ofoldFlorid Cross

M4 PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.5 189 900 7.2 172 n/a 4/1.5 71 138 M/5

STEED 5

VERDICT| Oneofthe betterChinese bakkies

STEED 5 PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 CY L/CC KW NM GEAR

2.2L Workhorse 162 900 9.7 229 n/a 4/2.2 78 190 M/5

2.4L Lux 189 900 10.7 251 n/a 4/2.4 100 200 M/5

2.4L 4x4 Lux 219 900 10.7 251 n/a 4/2.4 100 200 M/5

2.0W GT 199 900 8.1 214 n/a 4/2.0TD 78 225 M/5

2.0VGT Lux 229 900 8.3 220 n/a 4/2.0TD 110 310 M/6

2.0VGT 4x4 Lux 259 900 8.3 220 n/a 4/2.0TD 110 310 M/6

double cab

2.2L Lux 184 900 10.2 240 n/a 4/2.2 78 190 M/5

2.0W GT SX 229 900 9.3 245 n/a 4/2.0TD 78 225 M/5

2.4L Lux 214 900 10.7 251 n/a 4/2.4 100 200 M/5

2.4L 4x4 Lux 239 900 10.7 251 n/a 4/2.4 100 200 M/5

2.0VGT Lux 259 900 8.3 220 n/a 4/2.0TD 110 310 M/6

2.0VGT 4x4 Lux 289 900 8.3 220 n/a 4/2.0TD 110 310 M/6

C50T

VERDICT| Pricey, turbocharged ChineseCorolla

C50T PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.5T Lux 209 900 7.4 173 10.0 4/1.5T 98 188 M/5

1.5T Elite 219 900 7.4 173 10.0 4/1.5T 98 188 M/5

STEED 5E

VERDICT| Improves with each new iteration

STEED 5E PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 CY L/CC KW NM GEAR

double cab

2.4 SX 239 900 10.7 251 n/a 4/2.4 93 200 M/5

2.4 Xscape 256 900 10.7 251 n/a 4/2.4 93 200 M/5

2.0VGT SX 269 900 8.3 220 n/a 4/2.0TD 105 305 M/6

2.0VGT Xscape 289 900 8.3 220 n/a 4/2.0TD 105 305 M/6

H5

VERDICT| Facelifted Hover gainstractionfor the brand

H5 PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

2.4 City 244 900 10.3 242 n/a 4/2.4 100 200 M/5

2.4 Lux 249 900 10.3 242 n/a 4/2.4 100 200 M/5

2.4 Lux 4x4 269 900 10.3 242 n/a 4/2.4 100 200 M/5

2.0VGT Lux 284 900 7.6 199 n/a 4/2.0TD 110 310 M/6

2.0VGT Lux auto 319 900 9.2 240 n/a 4/2.0TD 110 310 A/5

2.0VGT Lux 4x4 319 900 7.6 199 n/a 4/2.0TD 110 310 M/6

2.0VGT Lux 4x4 auto 339 900 9.2 240 n/a 4/2.0TD 110 310 A/5

STEED 6

VERDICT| Steed gets dressedupfor the rodeo

STEED 6 PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 CY L/CC KW NM GEAR

double cab

2.0VGT SX 299 900 8.3 220 n/a 4/2.0TD 105 305 M/6

2.0VGT Xscape 329 900 8.3 220 n/a 4/2.0TD 105 305 M/6

HONDA

BRIO

VERDICT| Spiritedtot is surprisingly competent

BRIO PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

hatch

1.2 Trend 137 500 5.6 133 12.2 4/1.2 65 109 M/5

1.2 Comfort 150 900 5.6 13311.564/1.2 65 109 M/5

1.2 Comfortauto 163 900 6.3 150 14.7 4/1.2 65 109 A/5

Amaze sedan

1.2 Trend 150 100 6.1 147 12.4 4/ 1.2 65 109 M/5

1.2 Comfort 160 800 6.1 147 12.4 4/ 1.2 65 109 M/5

1.2 Comfortauto 173 800 6.9 167 15.7 4/1.2 65 109 A/5

MOBILIO

VERDICT| ABrio for (much) largerfamilies

MOBILIO PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.5 Trend 191 700 6.1 147 10.8 4/1.5 88 145 M/5

1.5 Comfort 212 000 6.1 147 10.8 4/1.5 88 145 M/5

1.5 Comfortauto 228 400 6.0 144 11.3 4/ 1.5 88 145 C/V

JAZZ

VERDICT| Nogreat advanceover popular predecessor

JAZZ PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.2 Trend 189 000 5.6 135 13.5 4/ 1.2 66 110 M/5

1.2 Comfort 215 200 5.6 135 13.6 4/1.2 66 110 M/5

1.2 Comfortauto 232 700 5.6 136 14.3 4/ 1.2 66 110 C/V

1.5 Elegance 246 700 6.0 143 9.9 4/1.5 88 145 M/5

1.5 Elegance auto 261 700 5.8 140 10.6 4/1.5 88 145 C/V

1.5 Dynamic 262 400 6.0 14310.494/1.5 88 145 M/5

1.5 Dynamic auto 277 400 5.8 140 10.74/1.5 88 145 C/V

BALLADE

VERDICT| Badge still better than thecar

BALL ADE PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.5 Trend 213 000 5.9 140 9.6 4/1.5 88 145 M/5

1.5 Trend auto 228 000 5.8 137 11.1 4/1.5 88 145 C/V

1.5 Elegance 241 800 5.9 140 9.6 4/1.5 88 145 M/5

1.5 Elegance auto 256 800 5.8 137 11.1 4/1.5 88 145 C/V

1.5 Executive 258 000 5.9 140 9.6 4/1.5 88 145 M/5

1.5 Executive auto 273 000 5.8 137 11.1 4/1.5 88 145 C/V

CIVIC

VERDICT| Driveswell, but not outstandinglyso

CIVIC PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

sedan

1.8 Elegance 317 700 6.7 1608.6 4/1.8 104 174 M/5

1.8 Elegance auto 332 700 6.6 157 10.5 4/ 1.8 104 174 A/5

1.8 Executive 329 900 6.7 160 8.8 4/1.8 104 174 M/5

1.8 Executive auto 344900 6.6 157 10.5 4/ 1.8 104 174 A/5

hatch

1.8 Elegance 302 900 6.1 146 9.1 4/1.8 104 174 M/6

1.8 Elegance auto 317 900 6.5 155 10.9 4/ 1.8 104 174 A/5

1.8 Executive 329 900 6.3 1509.574/1.8 104 174 M/6

1.8 Executive auto 344900 6.5 155 11.3 4/ 1.8 104 174 A/5

Type R TBA 7.3 1705.884/2.0T 228 400 M/6

Tourer

1.8 Executive 385 500 6.6 157 9.5 4/1.8 104 174 M/6

1.8 Executive auto 400 500 6.7 160 11.3 4/ 1.8 104 174 A/5

HR-V

VERDICT| Promisingbut pricey, andCVT-only for now

HR-V PRICE L/100 CO 2 0-100 P/T KW NM GEAR

1.5 Comfort 305 800 6.2 147 12.0 4/1.5 88 145 C/V

1.8 Elegance 361 900 6.8 162 10.1 4/1.8 105 172 C/V