CAR Guide
The PRICES shown are the latest available at the time of going to press. Our deadline occurred before the end of May 2020. Readers should check with a dealer before making a decision.
The HP payment calculations are based on a 10% deposit, current prime interest rate and a 60-month repayment period with no residual at the end.
Under ENGINE we list the number of cylinders and the cubic capacity in cm3. Here, V = V-shaped engine layout;
H = horizontally-opposed engine layout; The absence of an initial symbol implies an in-line engine layout.
FUEL SUPPLY abbreviations are
P = petrol-engined; D = diesel-engined;
T = turbocharged, a compressor driven by exhaust gases; S = supercharged, a compressor driven by the engine;
P/H = petrol-hybrid and E = electric.
POWER lists the maximum power in kilowatts at the relevant engine revolutions per minute. POWER/MASS is given in Watts per kilogram of vehicle mass. We only show this gure for the models we have tested because we weigh every test car.
TORQUE lists the maximum torque in Newton metres at the lowest relevant engine revolutions per minute. Note that many modern engines develop maximum torque over a range of revolutions.
Under GEARS we list the number of ratios as well as whether the vehicle has F= front, R = rear or 4 = four-wheel drive. In addition, x2 = high and low range and 2-4 = a parttime 4WD. For example, 5x2/2-4 refers to 5 speeds plus dual range and selectable 4WD. Le refers to low range electric.
The symbols used for TRANS are
M = any transmission with a foot-operated clutch; A = any transmission without a footoperated clutch. On many such gearboxes there is often a manual change option; V = a CVT auto transmission. This has an in nite range of ratios, but usually allows the driver to also shift manually.
0- 100 km/h is the quickest time our testers were able achieve on a level road with a full tank of fuel and one passenger. If we haven’t tested a particular model it is the manufacturer’s claimed gure.
MAX SPEED is the vehicle’s manufacturer’s claim.
FUEL CONSUMP is CAR’S fuel index given in litres/100 km. This is calculated from a combination of the manufacturer’s gures, our road test gures and a multiplying factor realising a real-world gure that most motorists should be able to achieve. If we haven’t tested that particular model it is an estimate. NOTE: These estimates are reviewed from time to time as more information becomes available.
Under AIRBAGS we list the number of airbags tted as standard.
The next six columns are self-explanatory, and refer to possible additional equipment.
The symbols used are S = standard,
O = optional. Otherwise the feature is not available.
Under CO2 we list the manufacturer’s of cial claimed carbon dioxide emissions
gure in g/km. A dash implies that these values were not available at the time of going to press.
The last column lists the road test date when applicable. Copies of these road tests are available. Email car@ramsaymedia.co.za for details.