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Toyota’s premium badge, Lexus, has given its RX range substantial connectivity and safety spec upgrades. The ranges sell from R1012000 for the EX while the top-of-the-range RX 450h SE lists for R1315800. The RX has Lexus’ seven-year or 105 000 km warranty and a full maintenance plan. The warranty on the hybrid battery is eight years or 195 000 km. Service intervals are at every 15 000 km, alternatively once a year. Apart from premium cladding and very sporty performance, this money buys an onboard WiFi hotspot with an initial complimentary 15GB data plan, with the option to purchase additional data at any time, and an LED adaptive highbeam system (AHS). Under the hood, Lexus provides three engines outputs from the 3,5-litre V6 engine, starting at 221 kW and 370 Nm in the RX 350 and moving up to 216 kW and 358 in the RX 350 L, both linked to a quickshifting, eight-speed transmission. In the RX450 hybrid, the electric motors and electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission tally up to 230 kW, which delivers a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 7,7 seconds and ultralow emissions (131 g/km). RENAULT gave its entry level Kwid a redesigned rear axle and larger rims — up from 13 to 14 inches — which improves road holding, according to Renault. ABS brakes and a passenger airbag are now also standard. The Kwid’s one-litre petrol engine remains unchanged, mated to either a five-speed manual or five-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). Inside, the Kwid Dynamique and Climber models get a larger touchscreen infotainment system, now measuring 20,3 cm, and featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity as well as a reverse camera.All models are sold with a five-year/150 000 km mechanical warranty, oneyear comprehensive insurance cover and a two-year service plan. Prices for six models start at R144 Trendnation900forthe Expression manual, with the AMT 27adding R10k, while27
Hyundai Elantra (6495%) Hyundai is a brand that has grown in popularity over the years, as the company racks up one quality accolade after the other, and this is evidenced in the good resale value of the Elantra. There are lots of things that buyers appreciate in the Elantra, not least of which is the sevenyear/200,000km warranty, seven-speed dual clutch transmission,” says Jacobson. 5. Suzuki Ciaz (achieves 5644% of its original list price on auction)
In April this year, Suzuki upgraded the Ciaz sedan, adding a fresh new look, more specifications and a powerful new 1.5l engine. Jacobson says that feedback on auctions is positive. “Bidders believe that it is an unassuming vehicle that still ticks all the boxes. Accordingly, it is popular with diehard Suzuki fans and Suzuki dealers,” he reveals.
Having said this, its resale value is not quite as high as some other Suzuki derivatives. “The two really popular Suzuki models on auction are the Swift and the Jimny; both private buyers and dealers clamber for these vehicles,” he says.
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