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SIR LOWRYS PASSROAD:LIFESTYLE DEVELOPMENTS PLANNED

Property salesgainmomentum

DALEEN FOUCH

The rural setting of Sir Lowrys

Pass Road is rapidly changing as

the many lifestyle developments

along and around the road gain

momentum.

Westacre Property Group deve-

loper, Okkie Potgieter, says that be-

sides the old AECI grounds, this

part of the Helderberg is the only

land left to develop.

Potgieter bought a 101 ha farm on

Sir Lowrys Pass Road about eight

years ago and subdivided and re-

zoned the farm for mostly lifestyle

developments.

The Somerset, a lifestyle and re-

tirement village, is Westacres big-

gest development in this area, with

more than 390 houses and various

amenities like the R12,8 million

clubhouse. Potgieter says construc-

tionof theclubhouseisset tobecom-

pletedbytheendof2014.Thehouses,

however, are being developed as de-

mand grows.

The property next to The Somer-

set has been rezoned for retail use

and sold off to Shoprite Property

Holdings. A spokesperson for Shop-

rite and Checkers has confirmed to

the DistrictMail that a new Check-

ers is planned for Somerset West.

AccordingtoPotgieter, thisplanned

retail node will be a welcome addi-

tion to the mix of developments in

the Sir Lowrys Pass Road area.

Beechwood and Rosewood are two

Westacre developments adjacent to

The Somerset. They will consist of

about 5ha,with between 60 and 80

houses.

BrianMathews,developmentspe-

cialist with Harcourts in Somerset

West, is marketing four develop-

ments in the Sir Lowrys Pass Road

area for Residential Estate Denne-

geur (Pty) Ltd (RED).

He says although property in

these security villages has been in

the market for a long time, sales of

these properties are only now gain-

ing momentum. He says when Har-

courts was appointed to market the

properties, they redesigned the pro-

posals.

Three of these developments are

sold on a keyturn basis, as apposed

to a plot and plan basis, says

Mathews. He explains that with a

plotandplanthebuyerbuysaplot

and building plan and has to build

his own home, but with the keyturn

plan, the developers build at their

cost and risk once the property has

been sold.

Mathews says the Bluecrane

Estate, which will consist of 30

houses, and Silverfox Estate with

60 houses, are selling well. More

than 56% have already sold in just

under 18 months.

Sea View Lake is situated behind

Bizweni Road and will consist of 21

houses, whileHagelandwill consist

of about 70 houseswith 30%already

built.

The Summer Club is another

popular development in the Sir

Lowrys Pass Road area. All 114

units of the first phasewere sold out

withinsixweeks.Over19phasesare

planned for this development,

which entails various land uses to

accommodate a multi-faceted life-

style. A total of 1,115 residential

units will be built, with the second

phase to be launched in April

The consortium behind this de-

velopment is made up of Investec,

OmnicronandWiehahnProperties,

a national property investment and

development company

The City of Cape Town confirms

that there is a plan to upgrade Old

Sir Lowrys Pass Road, though a

time frame has not yet been fina-

lised.

The entrance to the Hageland development on Sir Lowrys Pass Road.

A digital representation of The Somerset, a lifestyle and retirement village.

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TheABCsof certificatesof compliance

When selling a property most

homeowners focus onpreparing

the residence for showdays, add-

ing a lick of paint, neatening the

garden and so forth.

Whatmanyneglect toprepareun-

til the property has been sold and is

ready for transfer, are the required

Certificates of Compliance (COCs).

Before the transfer of any home

canbe registered it is thedutyof the

seller to provide the relevant trans-

fer attorneywith anumber of COCs

- themost common being an electri-

calCOCaswell asaplumbing COC.

Theremainingcertificatesarede-

pendent on whether the property

has a gas installation, electric fence

or, is located in a coastal area and

thus requires a Certificate of Clear-

ance for woodborer beetles.

While obtaining these COCs add

an extra cost for the seller, they are

required by law in an attempt to

safeguard both the buyer and the

seller in that they serve as assur-

ance that the wiring, plumbing and

other installations of a property is

up to standard ensuring the seller

that theyre not purchasing a prob-

lem,while also protecting the seller

fromlaterclaimsagainsthimbythe

buyer, says Bruce Swain, manag-

ing director of Leapfrog Property

Group.

According to the electrical instal-

lation regulations of May 2009 an

electrical COC may only be issued

byapersonorbodyapprovedby the

Chief Inspector (CI) in terms of Reg-

ulationfivetocarryoutinspections,

tests and investigations on electri-

cal installations.

The new regulations also specify

that the certificate may not change

ownership if it is older than two

years.

Should the certificate be older

than two years a new one will have

to be obtained.

A plumbing COCwill only be val-

idiftheissuerbelongstoIOPSA (the

Institute of Plumbing SouthAfrica)

something that can be easily

checked on their website.

At present there doesnt seem to

be a set period of validity when ob-

taining a plumbing certificate and

transfer lawyers recommend get-

ting a new certificate issued when

selling a property.

With more and more home own-

ers opting for electric fencing as a

securitymeasureanelectrical fence

system COC is now also required

where applicable.

Carol McDonald from the South-

ernAfricanLegalInformationInsti-

tute (Saffli) points out that The re-

quirement does not apply to a sys-

tem in existence prior to 1 October

2012.

Contact your sales agent formore

information.

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Biggest and Best Property guide in the Boland

SOLD bied die grootste en maklikste

toegang tot die mark vir

eiendomkopers en -verkopers in die

Boland.

021 870 4600

021 841 4285

021 887 2840

021 841 4285 021 887 2840 021 870 4600

SOLD is die mees koste-effektiewe,

ho-impak keuse vir die bemarking

van eiendom in die Boland

Biggest and Best Property guide in the Boland

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Prepareyourproperty for themarket

So youre thinking of selling. Atwhat

point do you call in an estate agent to

assist you? Most sellers only call an

estate agent when they are ready to

take their property to themarket and

commence the marketing.

But is this the best way to ensure that

your property sells for what its worth?

Our experience in selling homes for

the maximum has proven that, where

sellers have taken the time to prepare

their properties for the market, they

achieve a significantly better price.Why

is this?

The property market, like any other

market, works on supply and demand.

Whilst thegeneral stock levelsplayama-

jor part in this, there is much a seller

can do to increase the demand for their

specific property.

What we know is that buyers buy by

comparison. That means they will look

at a number of properties in the same

price range that offer similar value.

However, they will only make an offer

on one property at a time. Its their de-

mand for your specific property thatwill

determinewhetherornot theywillmake

an offer, and how good the offer will be.

To illustrate: If there are three proper-

ties on the market in the

same area, all offering

similar accommodation,

andallpricedinthesame

price range, which prop-

ertywill receive theoffer

first?

It will always be the

one that offers the best

value. The best value

does not always mean

the one at the lowest

price. It means the prop-

erty that is correctly

priced, that is usually in

the best condition, and

that appeals most emo-

tionally to a purchaser.

So just how can you en-

sure that your property

offers the best value in

your market and therefore will attract

better offers than your competition.

Quite simply; you need to prepare your

property for the market before you list.

So long before you want to sell your

propertyit isadvisable tocall inanestate

agent you trust and ask them to advise

you on how to improve the salability of

your home. Look at your property

through the eyes of a buyer.

An experienced agent

will guide you on what

you need to do. It is usu-

allywell worth the effort

and cost to address small

matters that make a big

difference. These in-

clude: The entrance,

kitchen and bathroom

areas, condition of the

flooring, leaking taps,

missing light bulbs, ad-

dressing unpleasant

odours (including pet

odours), condition of the

garden and the pool,

driveway, gutters and

fascias, and the like.

It may well be worth

repainting certain areas

aswell and it doesnt al-

ways cost as much as one might think.

Whats important to realise is that there

is much you can do before you list to en-

sure you appeal emotionally to buyers.

Thiswill createdemand foryourspecific

property.

Thebuyerswill see thevalueonce they

havemadetheemotionalconnectionand

make you their best offer. And isnt that

what you deserve?

Talking Property, by Steve

Caradoc-Davies, principal of

Harcourts Platinum

TheBolandSOLDreported lastweekon

the various Sought-after country

homes in Sir Lowrys Pass. The front

page photo, however, was incorrectly

captioned.SOLDincorrectlystatedthis

photo is of the Goedeverwachting Es-

tate when it is in fact part of the Tre

Donne Estate in Sir Lowrys Pass.

Boland SOLD apologise for this mis-

take.

Correction

This character-filled home in Tre Donne

Estate occupies a spacious plot of close

to 3800sqm. The five-bedroomed

home is on the market exclusively

through Pam Golding Properties,

priced at R2.995 million

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Wijnlanden: 4,9 million

Viewing By Appointment.

Maggie 0837125716

De Werf: R600,000.

Viewing By Appointment.

Emile 0845695918

Winelands

ShowHouses

Stellenbosch

Phone 021-861-7777

Real Estate Agency

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STELLENBOSCH

Julia Lewis

021 8876717

082 627 0268

25 years personal service

PARADYSKLOOF R2.7m

NEW LISTING.

Sunny, bright and

welcoming 4 bedroom

en suite home with

lounge and fabulous

separate second

lounge and braai room.

A charming home.

Popular up-market

DIE BOORD R2.35m

Mountain views from this

north-facing perfect lock-

up-and-go. Extra

spacious

accommodation, with

lounge + fireplace, 3

bedroom 2 bathroom

home. Enjoy

entertaining at the built-

in-braai. Excellent buy!

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PRACTICAL SUV: POWERFUL AND FUEL EFFICIENT

Chevrolet Trailblazerupgraded for2014

QUICKPIC

The Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV

has come under the knife for

2014, with all five existing mod-

els receiving substantial specifi-

cation enhancements. The Trail-

blazer has forged a solid reputa-

tion in South Africa since its

launch in 2012, with versatility,

off-road ability and on-road sta-

bility strengthening the name-

plate in the demanding SouthAf-

rican market.

Tim Hendon, Chevrolet Brand

Manager at General Motors South

Africa(GMSA)says,TheTrailblaz-

er continues to make in-roads into

the large SUV segment in South Af-

rica where a well-informed market

knows what it wants from a vehicle

of this calibre. With our enhanced

range we expect Trailblazer to be

even more widely received by the

SouthAfricanpublicwherevalue is

a key decision-making factor and

luxurious appointment an added

benefit in the buying process.

The Chevrolet MyLink infotain-

ment system,whichdebuted earlier

in 2014 in the Chevrolet Sonic RS,

is now also available in the Chevro-

let Trailblazer, fitted as standard to

all derivatives. MyLink brings

smartphone technology to theTrail-

blazer with a large 7-inch touch

screen display and a host of media

capabilities.Videoandpictureplay-

back, full audio format support

linked to six speakers, USB and aux

integration, aswell as Bluetooth for

hands-free cellphone use and audio

streaming, joinChevroletMyLinks

downloadable app set which allow

for an increasing array of integrat-

ed media use including Internet-

based radio.

The Chevrolet MyLink concept is

simple an amalgamation of the

most popular and advanced info-

tainmentfunctionsincorporatedin-

to an easy-to-use, attractive and ef-

fective interface, which transforms

theChevroletTrailblazer intoacon-

nected entertainment hub while on

the move.

With four of the five Trailblazer

derivatives featuring powerful tur-

bocharged diesel engines, the 2014

line-up now benefits from uprated

outputs from both the 2.5 F and 2.8 F

Duramax diesel motors. The 2.5D

LT model now makes use of 120 kW

(up by 9%) and 380 m (up by 8.5%).

The 2.8D LTZ models, available in

either4x2or4x4guise,alsoseehikes

in power from the proven Duramax

turbocharged diesel engine, which

nowproduces144 kW(up9%).Auto-

matic 2.8D LTZ models receive fur-

ther enhancement in the form of a

torque increase of 30 Nm to 500 Nm.

Fuel economy from the updated

engines also improves, the 2.5D LT

derivative returning an average fu-

el consumption figure of 8,0 F per

100 km, the updated 2.8D LTZ mod-

els returning as low as 8,5 F per

100 km.

The two Duramax engines are

ranked amongst the most powerful

and fuel efficient diesel engines

available in their respective dis-

placement classes. Both feature

double overhead camshafts and an

aluminium cylinder head designed

to optimise combustion for en-

hanced power and efficiency with a

reduced tendency for engine knock

to occur. Both engines make use of

high-pressure common-rail fuel in-

jection systems (2.0 bar) with turbo-

charged and intercooled induction

systems.

The clean-burn design of the in-

duction and combustion process,

aside from the power and efficiency

benefits, also provides for low emis-

sions. Both engines are Euro 2 com-

pliant.

The tried-and-trusted 3.6 F petrol

V6enginefittedtotherange-topping

Trailblazer 3.6 LTZ AT model re-

mains unchanged.

The all-new Chevrolet Trailblaz-

er,whichisbuilt inThailandforglo-

bal consumption, embodies those

specific attributes since global in-

troduction in 2012.

Featuring seven practical seats,

ample room for luggage, a comforta-

ble cabin and a refined drive, the

Trailblazer offers the best combina-

tion of all-round attributes which

culminate in an infinitely practical

SUV.

Also featuring advanced 4x4 driv-

etrain design and technology, Trail-

blazer is as comfortable andcapable

off-road as it is in the city, where

generous ground clearance (up to

230 mm), excellent critical angles

andasturdy4x4systemallowforex-

ceptionally easy off-road driving.

Able to switch drive modes at the

turnofadial,4x4Trailblazermodels

offer 2-High, 4-High and 4-Low

modes. Combined with the pulling

power available from either the

2.8 FDuramaxdieselmotors or 3.6 F

petrol V6, the Trailblazermakes for

the perfect getaway vehicle, with

class-leading towing capacity (up to

2 950 kg in 2.8D LTZ models) going

further in making the Chevrolet

Trailblazer a true all-rounder.

LTZ models benefit from the ad-

dition of ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) and TCS (Traction Con-

trol System), HDC (Hill Descent

Control), TSC (Trailer Sway Con-

trol) and EDC (Engine Drag Con-

trol), the LTZ automatic models al-

so featuring HSA (Hill Start Assis-

tance).

2014 Chevrolet Trailblazer model

range and pricing (incl. VAT)

The Trailblazers prices start at

R386 500 (2.5 turbo diesel) and rises

toR516 700 for the 3.6V6 petrolmod-

el.

All Chevrolet Trailblazer models

come standard with a 5-year/

120 000 km warranty and roadside

assistance package, as well as a 5-

year/ 90 000 km service plan, with

service intervals scheduled every

15 000 km.

The two Duramax engines are ranked amongst the most powerful and fuel-efficient diesel engines available in

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Lexus isone towatch,

saysCARMagazine

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Lexus was selected as The Company to

Watch inCARMagazines prestigious 2014

annualcarawards,acelebrationofautomo-

tive excellence, whichwas held at the Cam-

pus in Fourways this week.

According to CARs Editor, Steve Smith,

theres a revolution happening at Lexus. It

started with the GS, gained momentum with

the IS and continues with the gorgeous RC F

Coupe. Were excited to see the next step in the

Lexus reinvention.

Justin Ryan, General Manager of Lexus

South Africa, is justifiably proud of this acco-

lade: Tobeacknowledged in thisway is a great

reward forLexus. It reaffirms thequalities that

have always been at the heart of our brand

luxury, refinement and technical innovation

but, more importantly, it shows just how

successfully were evolving Lexus dynami-

cally with each new model we introduce.

While theres an obvious buzz around

forthcoming models like the RC and RC F

Coupe (due in SA towards the end of the

year), Lexus has not been resting on its lau-

rels. Two stalwarts of the Lexus range the

uber-talented GS and sporty-yet-practical

RX have both come in for a spot 2014 rejuve-

nation.

GS 450h SE / 350

Representing a complete rethink of an ex-

ecutive sedan with far greater emphasis on

driving dynamics, while retaining Lexuss

standards of interior opulence and overall

build quality, the new GS has found favour

with critics the world over. With a wider

track, more direct steering, aurally engi-

neered exhaust system, an automatic gear-

box with paddle shifters and virtual imme-

diate lock-uptechnology,venteddiscbrakes

and generous use of aluminium, the newGS

is a dynamic revelation.

In true Lexus style the GS offers an un-

matched list of luxury features as standard.

TheGS 350 offers features such as an intelli-

gent climate control system, Lexus Premi-

um Sound, electrically adjustable front

seats and steeringwheel and full high-grade

leather trim. But the big news for 2014 is the

adoption of the LFA-inspired 8-speed, Sport

Direct Shift (SPDS) auto box from theLexus

IS F.

In addition, due to customer demand, the

GS350will, for the first timeinSouthAfrica,

be made available with the F-SPORT body

kit package.

The list of extras has also just grown a bit

bigger on the GS 450hmodels, thanks to the

inclusion of full-colour heads-up display as

standard.Equippedwitha similarV6petrol

engine to the one on the GS 350, the 450h of-

fers 345 Nm of torque; it is tuned for amaxi-

mum delivery of 213 kW. This is further

complemented by a powerful electricmotor

and high voltage battery to boost total sys-

tem output to 252 kW. The electric motor al-

so adds a further 275 Nm for impressive re-

sponse. The drivetrain is coupled with an

E-CVT continuously variable gearbox.

RX 350 EX

In 2012, the popularRXrange received the

newLexus corporate identity and signature

spindle grille. For 2014, the RX has been re-

freshed even further with a new Appear-

ance Pack that is now standard on the RX

350 EX model.

This pack comprises a re-designed bump-

erwithlargerairintakestoboostthemuscu-

larity of the front view.

Other changes include new 19-inch alloys

(asopposed to the18-inchunitson theoutgo-

ing model), as well as LED-type front fog

lamps.

For the RX 450h SE, the latest upgrade in-

cludes the LED interior lighting package as

well as the adoption of the Integrated Sport

Driving systemwhich enables the driver to

tune the Drive Mode Select to Eco, Normal

or Sport settings.

While theres an obvious buzz around forthcoming models like the RC and RC F Coupe (due

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GWMM4Affordable crossoverattitude

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Following a very positive recep-

tion at last years Johannesburg

International Motorshow

(JIMS), GWMs M4 compact

crossoverhasnowofficiallygone

on sale in South Africa. The M4

has been such a smash-hit sales

success in China, that it has been

nick-named the GWM Speed,

as a result of its quick sales.

TheM4 is a ground-breaking ve-

hicle for us, and actually creates an

entirely new sub-niche in the cross-

over segment, saidGWMSouthAf-

ricaCOOWarrenOlsen. It is small-

er than vehicles such as the Ford

EcoSport and Renault Duster, but

offers more standard features and a

very attractive sticker price. On the

other hand it is alsomore obviously

SUV-themed than cross-hatches

such as our own C20R and the VW

VivoMaxx, so in effect it slots in be-

tween these two segments.

Undoubtedlyoneof theM4smain

attractions, this crossovers cheeky

looks are certain to generate lots of

talk and turn many heads. It is a

very compact vehicle, with an over-

all length of less than four metres,

but with an SUV-rivalling ground

clearance of more than 180 mm and

stylish 16-inch alloy wheels, it cer-

tainly packs lots of attitude into

those compact dimensions.

Considering the M4s high-value

pricing, the design detailing will

come as a surprise. The squared-off

front-end features a gaping lower

airdam flanked by fog lamps. Skid-

plates inacontrastingsilverhueare

fitted front and rear and black clad-

dingaroundthesillsandwheelarch-

es round off the SUV look. Due to

the C-pillar being blacked-out, the

M4gainsatrendyfloating-roofap-

pearance that is further enhanced

by the standard fitment of practical

roof rails.

The M4 is offered in South Africa

in a choice of six vibey colours;

Fashion Orange, Titanium White,

Sky Silver, Pearl Black, Jazz Red

and Ocean Blue.

The style andmodern design con-

tinues inside, where the M4 boasts

a sporty instrument cluster with

overlapping dials and an integrated

digital speedometer display. The fa-

cia design features a V-shaped cen-

tre section with neatly separated

control interfaces for the audio (in-

cluding a large digital screen) and

ventilation systems. Vertically

slantedventilationoutletsare locat-

ed either side of the centre hang-

down section. Neat black cloth up-

holstery and the use of silver trim

accentsonthefaciaanddoorscreate

an upmarket ambience.

TheM4 ismore compact than oth-

er small crossovers, yet it remains

a practical daily driver, with good

levels of head-, shoulder- and leg-

room all-round. The boot measures

a claimed 310 F, and a spare wheel

is located under its floor. The rear

seat is split 60:40 and can fold down

to increase cargo space. As a direct

consequence of the compact exteri-

or dimensions and elevated ride

height, visibility out of theM4 is ex-

cellent. Further boosting inner-city

manoeuvrability is hydraulically

assisted power steering.

Ascustomershavecome toexpect

fromGWM, theM4boasts a compre-

hensive standard features count, in-

cluding air-conditioning, electric

windows/mirrors and an audio sys-

temwithUSBandauxiliarlyplug-in

support as well as Bluetooth capa-

bility. Driver comfort is further

boosted by the fitment of a rake-ad-

justable steering wheel. Rear park

assist helps drivers avoid those ex-

pensive parking scrapes.

The M4 is powered by GWMs

trusty 1,5 FVVT-i engine that deliv-

ers 71,3 kW at 6 000 rpm and 138 Nm

of torque to the front wheels via a

slick five-speed manual transmis-

sion. The engine features variable

valve timing, benefiting not only

performance but also fuel economy.

The M4 sips fuel at the rate of

7,2 F/100 km (combined cycle),

translating to a CO2 emissions fig-

ure of 172 g/km. A top speed of

170 km/h is claimed.

As is the case with all GWM vehi-

cles, the M4 has been designed to

meet global safety standards and

boastsacomprehensivesafetypack-

age. Dual front airbags and disc

brakes all-round backed by ABS

withEBDare fitted. Isofixchild-seat

mountings are mounted at the rear

and the front seatbelts are height-

adjustable. The rear doors also fea-

ture child locks.

Fog lights frontandrearboostvis-

ibility in poor weather conditions

while security is provided by a

standard immobiliser, with the fur-

ther convenience of remote central

locking.

The M4 is bound to appeal to a

younger audience that places indi-

viduality, striking design and con-

nectivity high on the priority list,

says brand manager, Hannes Oost-

huizen. At the price, there is sim-

ply nothing out there to match the

cheekiness of the M4, but it is more

than just a pretty face, too. The

standard features list is comprehen-

sive, as is the overall valuepackage,

courtesy of a 5 year/100 000 kmwar-

ranty and 5 year/45 000 km service

plan, he adds.

The M4 is available through

GWMs dealership network, cur-

rentlyboastingmore than70outlets

and service centres. GWM M4 1,5

VVT-i R189 999. The price includes

a 5-years/45 000 km service plan.

The M4 is more compact than other small crossovers, yet it remains a practical daily driver, with good levels of

head, shoulder and legroom all-round. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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NewRenault Sandero

ticksall theboxes

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Good. Better. Best-in-class . . . the newRe-

nault Sandero hatch is on dealer show-

roomfloorsand in its pre-winterwarm-up

lap, is all set to etch its name into the

hearts andminds of South Africanmotor-

ists.

Every now and then, a car that ticks all the

boxes comes along.NewSandero is one of this

kind: modern and refined design, F1-inspired

performance-plus engine boasting excellent

fuel economy (5.2l/100km combined cycle

NEDC), unique-in-segment safety level and

the inclusion of big car features and smart

technology, this newcomer isway ahead of its

competitors.

What you see is a vehicle fully representa-

tive of Renaults heritage with every gene

rootedinRenaultsDNA,saysWaynevander

Merwe, product manager for New Sandero.

Because of its unparalleled value proposi-

tion, New Sandero is set to become the new

reference among cars priced under R150 000,

a strategic segment which weights no less

than 60 000 sales per annum.

Youthful and modern styling exudes a mix

of discernible quality and refinement. While

Renaults ubiquitous, centre-piece diamond-

shaped badge dominates the black grille and

underscores the brands new design identity,

a trendy, integrated roof spoiler, body-col-

oured side mirrors and 15 wheels standard

across the range, add to its up-to-the-minute

exterior appeal.

The large headlamps andwide grillemake

for an expressive appearance. With its large

ratio of metal to glazed surfaces, the profile

exudes robustness and this impression is re-

inforced by the sculpted body, prominent

wheel arches and hollow flanks. The pro-

nounced advance in the lower windscreen

makesforasleeksilhouetteandimprovedaer-

odynamics, says David Durand, New Sande-

ro design director.

Inside thecabin, thequalityof thematerials

usedis tangible.Tooptimisedrivingpleasure,

thedashboardfeaturesasophisticatedcluster

with chrome detailing around the dials and

boasts an array of techno-smart yet practical

instrumentation.

Theupper-versionDynamiqueTurbo66kW

pushes the boundaries in terms of refinement

withstandard15alloywheels, front foglights

with chrome surrounds and body-coloured

door handles. The perceived quality of the in-

terior treatment isalso impressive,withseats

covered with dark padded fabric upholstery,

chrome door handles and, as a truly classy

touch, leather-clad steeringwheel andgear le-

ver knob.

The attention paid to shape the seductive

curves of New Sandero did not deter Renault

designers from considering practical uses:

New Sandero easily accommodates driver

and four adult passengers plus luggage. Its

best-in-class boot capacity (292 litres) can be

even improved thanks to its 60/40 split rear

bench, standard across the range.

The spritely personality of the Turbo 66kW

engineexudes fromitsengagingsoundaswell

as itsbest-in-classresponsiveness inall condi-

tions, thanks to its steady low-end torque

which reaches a maximum of 135Nm from

2 500 rpm, 90% of which being available from

2 000 rpm.

Thanks to its low-end torque, the Turbo

66kW engine performs better than a 1.4 litre

or 1.5 litre 4-cylinder normally aspirated pet-

rol engine, saysVanderMerwe. This is par-

ticularly evident at the reef, where the turbo

almost offsets the negative effect on the per-

formance generated by the altitude.

NewSanderoTurbo66kWboastsanimpres-

sivefuelconsumptionof5.2 litres/100kmonly

(combined cycle NEDC), which is far better

than its classmates and surprisingly low con-

sidering the performance and size of the new

model.

Youwouldexpectsucha lowfuelconsump-

tion froma small city car this is how impres-

sive the fuel consumption of New Sandero

Turbo 66kW is says Van der Merwe.

New Sandero Turbo 66kW emits only 119g

CO and is therefore exempt from CO emis-

sion tax.

Renaults Complete Peace of Mind kicks in

as soon as the deal is done.

All New Sandero come with Renaults in-

dustry-leading five-year/150 000kmwarranty

completed by a standard two-year/30 000km

service plan (service intervals: 15 000km).

Pricing starts at R133 900 for the entry level

Expression and rises toR141 500 for the brand

new Dynamique.

Renault was the first engine manufacturer to introduce Turbo technology to F1 in 1977. The

tools and talents used to design powerful, efficient and reliable F1 power plants are a key

advantage when developing new technologically advanced engines for road-going cars.

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