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Citroën's restyled C5 is an oddball… an executive-sized saloon, erm, hatch, with a speedo' marked in uneven increments, and adaptable Hydractive suspension. It's an acquired taste… but arguably the safest and most comfortable cruiser in its segment. The C5, sporting Citroën's new corporate, face the double chevron integrated into the grille and boomerang-shaped headlights and rear lights that match the contours of the bonnet and bootlid, was launched in South Africa this week. It is the first of a host of products that the French company's South African subsidiary plans to roll out this year, and the C5's latest claim to fame is that it achieved the highest individual safety score (36 out of 37) ever recorded during Euro NCAP safety test sessions. The biggest news from a consumer point of view, however, is that C5 models will be offered with higher specification but lower prices than those they replace. All models offer seven airbags (front, side, and curtain units plus a “knee bag” in the steering column), ABS with EBD and brake assist, front-loading CD player, height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel, cruise control with over-speed warning, ASR, and an updated version of Citroën's ESP system, which operates via steering wheel and yaw sensors to detect the first signs of understeer or oversteer. It can also control braking during cornering, and offers a "brake pad drying" function to optimise brake response in rainy weather. On the road, the car's occupants feel insulated from the outside world thanks to a cavernous cabin, laminated windows all-round, dual-zone climate control, and an extremely supple ride (by compact car standards). The new central facia console is similar to that found on the C5's cousin, the Peugeot 407, and there is a brushed aluminium-look finishing strip that links the upper and lower parts of the facia. The 2,0-litre models are equipped with 16-valve VVT EW10A powerplants that produce 103 kW, and peak torque of 200 N.m at 4 000 r/min. The manual version, which was at the press corps' disposal during the local launch's ride and drive, impressed with its sheer “waftability”... At 110 km/h, the C5's Hydractive suspension lowers the front of the car by 10 mm in front and 6 mm at the rear to decrease the car's drag co-ëfficient and optimise roadholding. The clutch was extremely easy to operate, the gear changes were as soft as butter, and the variable power-assisted steering feather-light, so much so that the C5's controls would be an anathema to those accustomed to the hustling responses of sporty German or Italian compact saloons. The 3,0-litre flagship version of the range offers more excitement in the performance stakes, however… It gets the Hydractive Plus suspension (with built-in hydroelectronic interface), which firms up the suspension in extreme manoeuvres (or in sport mode). The 24-valve V6 develops 152 kW, and 285 N.m of torque at 3 750 r/min, and is mated with a new Aisin AM6 auto-adaptive six-speed automatic transmission. For a price premium of R70 000 over the 2,0 automatic, the 3,0 offers additional leather trim, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive xenon headlights, electric front seat adjustment, tyre pressure monitors, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. A new 2,0-litre turbodiesel model will be added to the range later this year. New C5’s are sold with 3 year/100 000km warranties and 5 year/100 000km maintenance plans: (previous range’s prices in brackets). 2,0 manual: R214 995 2,0 automatic: R229 995 3,0-litre V6 auto: R299 995 |
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Diesellec bied die volgende dienste vir petrol sowel as ligte diesel voertuie. Dienste en herstel
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The new Alfa Romeo Brera After years of speculation Alfa has finally released the first info and photos of its all-new Brera sports coupé, which will replace the ageing GTV. The new Alfa Romeo Brera's striking design is similar to that of the concept car. The new Alfa Romeo Brera not only shares its name with the 2002 concept car on which is based but also its striking design. Alfa will officially launch this striking sports car, which is a 2+2 seater, at next month's Geneva Motor Show. The Brera, featuring a full glass roof, is 4.41m long and 1.83m wide, while its height is 1.37m. It will be available with two petrol engines, the 135 kW 2.2-litre JTS and the 190 kW 3.2-litre V6. Thre will also be a 147 kW 2.4-litre turbodiesel model. All models come with a six-speed manual transmission, while an autobox is optional. All-wheel-drive will also be available.
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