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Stellenboschmarketyields surprises

The house sales market has sur-

prised this year, withmore sales

in the R3 million to R10 million

bracket, traditionallyamoredif-

ficult market.

Correctly-priced suburban fa-

mily homes, closer to the desirable

Stellenbosch schools and uni-

versity, were sometimes sold in

weeks and even days.

By the same token, overpriced

properties remained difficult to

sell, in spite of the buoyant trend,

as theseprospectivebuyers arepar-

ticularlywell-informedandwillnot

be swayed to make unrealistic

offers.

Sellers are also more inclined to

deliberately seek out reliable

agents,whoareprepared to take the

marketing of their property on as

a personal project.

As such, they expect professional

service, expert, quality marketing

and total dedication.

This, together with a

market-related valuation, virtually

guarantees a sale in a reasonable

time frame.

Fine and Country International

Realty feel they can align them-

selves with the more discerning

client.

The brand is designed to market

the upper quartile of properties,

and speaks for itself. The success in

the UK, where the brand sweeps all

accolades for marketing year on

year,hasmadeFineandCountryIn-

ternational Realty the leading es-

tate agency in pound value.

The local office areaspiring to fol-

low in these giant footsteps. Jannie

andVeronica have just had an offer

of R6 million on a house in Dalsig,

which the owner regards as excep-

tional value proof of growing

confidence in the market.

ThecloseassociationbetweenMy

House Properties, a local, dynamic

company and the international, up-

market brand of Fine and Country,

has once again enabled their agents

to celebrate a very successful year.

With 32 years combined experience

inthepropertybusiness,andhighly

qualified and trained agents, their

professional service and updated

technology has kept them ahead of

the pack.

Melanie Venter was the top agent

at My House Properties with 16

sales in Welgevonden this year.

Van Zyl Voges, the manager in

charge of rental properties at My

House Properties, says, By the end

of October, 90% of our available

properties had been let.

Properties for rent are in high de-

mand, making this the right time

for investors to enter this market.

The management of investment

properties is the key to sustainable

value. This is where the services of

My House Properties stand out

selection of applicants is strict and

property maintenance is excellent.

This has led to higher demand and

considerable growth in the agen-

cys portfolio.

Each property owner is impor-

tant to themanddeserves theirbest.

Their agents who specialise in the

sectional title field have been just

as busy as all the rest of their

property specialists, and the pros-

pects are most encouraging.

They are looking forward to an

exceptional year in 2014.

Their specialists have owners and occupants completely covered.My House Properties and Fine and Country are a winning combination.

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The final vacant stands in the upmarket

developments Vredenberg and Vreden-

zicht Estate have been made available

for sale by the developer.

Saleshavebeenexcellentandonly12plots

are now available. Building activity in both

estates is strong, with six houses under con-

struction and a further four planned to com-

mence in early 2014. The estates are quickly

nearing completion and recent sales of com-

pletedhomeshave reached recordprices for

the area. The scarcity of homes on the mar-

ket in these estates, results in escalating

homevaluesasonce theownershavesettled

thesehouses rarely comebackonto themar-

ket so availability is at a premium.

The remaining stands offer excellent val-

ue, with north-facing aspects and few select

stands still on the parks, with Table Moun-

tainandFalseBayviews.A fewof the stands

alsooffer lovelyviews to theHelderbergand

Hottentots Holland mountains.

At a starting price of R855 000 including

vat, you have access to large landscaped

greenbelts, water-retention dams, teeming

withbird life, high-class securityandaccess

control. Both estates have electrified fenc-

ing all around.

TheHOAs are active in both estate ensur-

ing continuing maintenance and upkeep of

the estates one gets the feeling as youdrive

into both estates, that there is a lot of care

and price in the properties. The HOA archi-

tectural guidelines are flexible enough to al-

low for an owners unique contribution to-

wards their ownhomes, but also ensure that

the general feel is of an upmarket look.

Additional benefits are that there is quick

access to theN2,SomersetMall (10minutes),

and Waterstone Village (five minutes).

There is also quick access to the R44 to Stel-

lenbosch and close proximity to De Hoop

Primary School and Somerset College, with

all levels of schooling.

Vacant stands fromR855 000 vat inclusive

are available, andwe can also compile a full

turn-key plot-and-plan development serv-

ice, to suit your taste and budget.

Contact Roger Ramos: RE/MAX Helder-

berg formoredetails on 071 605 5902 or email

roger@remax-helderberg.co.za.

Greatopportunity inupmarketWinelandsestate

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Aredevelopmentsgoodorbad for

yourpropertys value?

TheHelderberg area is a high-demand

property area. Thats good news. It

means purchasers see the benefits of

the lifestyle offered here and want to

moveherewith their families. This in-

creased demand means there is posi-

tive upwards pressure on property

values and a market for new proper-

ties to be constructed.

I remember the days when Somerset

Westwas a sleepy town.Therewashardly

any traffic, kids played in the streets, and

we really lived in a village.

That has changed. Change is inevitable

and it occurs worldwide, whether we like

it or not.

With the increased demand for more

homes available undeveloped land is be-

ing earmarked for development and

council generally wants to increase the

density meaningmorehomes in smaller

areas. Its a fact of life

We need to accept it.

But is it such a bad thing for you and

your property when a new development

is proposed for your area?

Inmost cases, no! Council, whilst want-

ing to increase density, also has many

checks and balances in place to ensure a

new development enhances the surround-

ing area and that services can cope with

increased demand.

For example, studies need to be done on

the traffic and environmental impact.

New developments have to complement

the style, architecture, and theme of the

suburb. Inmanycases thedevelopersneed

to make significant financial contribu-

tions to the upgrade of surrounding roads,

verges, and service upgrades.

Thismeans that the local ratepayer isnt

paying for these upgrades, but can enjoy

the benefits.

Public comment is an important part of

the process of ensuring that a new devel-

opment is the best possible use of the land.

But comment should be balanced and

the bigger picture should be kept in

mind.

As hard as it may sometimes be, emo-

tion and sentiment can sometimes cloud

our judgment.Thereality is thatdevelop-

ment is here to stay and impacted parties

need towork together toaddress reasona-

ble concerns.

When there is a reasonable and posi-

tive approach to proposed development

there are tangible benefits for all. Large

unoccupied or unkempt parcels of land

could invite unwanted elements and va-

grants, and seldom enhance an area.

A new development fills an important

housing need and creates employment

and revenue. And it must be said that a

development needs to be feasible for the

developer in that it needs to be profitable

in relation to the financial risk of devel-

opment.

When council requirements are met

and the developer works with the neigh-

bours to improve the area, there is a posi-

tive impact on neighbouring property

values. Dont underestimate the benefit of

service upgrades funded by the developer.

There is a significant cost saving to the

local council and to the ratepayer.

Change, for themost part, is never easy.

Butwhereaffectedpartiesadoptapositive

approach development can have a very

positive effect on all concerned and fill an

important need in an area were proud to

call home.

Email your real estate question to

steve.cd@harcourts.co.za.

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DOUBLE-CAB: TAKE ANOTHER LOOKAT THISONE FOR VALUE

Tritonbakkiehas it all, and for less

FRANS LE ROUX

If there ever was the perfect all-

round South African vehicle, it

wouldcertainlybethedouble-cab

bakkie.Thehumblebakkie,aswe

fondly named it, has been around

for close on 40 years. Its the kind

of vehicle that can do just about

anything.

Onecan fill itwith fiveadults, load

their luggageandhitchacaravan, or

you can take it on some rugged 4X4

course. Then there is the side that

one often forgets a bakkie is a fine

long-distance open-road cruiser and

these days they all look great, even

in the parking lot of a fancy hotel or

mall.

The latest offering from Mitsubi-

shi was recently released onto the

South African market and I spent a

couple of days behind the wheel of

their Triton double-cab 4X4 diesel.

The Triton has always been the

odd one out, with a strangely shaped

rear and a smiling grille in the front.

Lets start off with the new diesel

engine.Goneistheold3,2 4-cylinder,

which is now replaced by a 2,5 high-

power unit. The old 3,2 produced

118 kW/343 Nm, while the new en-

ginenowpushesout 131 kw/400 Nm.

Fuel consumption has also im-

proved, with the new Triton averag-

ingat about 9 litres/100 km.Ona full

75 litre fuel tank, a theoretical tank

range of 700 km could be achieved if

driven carefully.

The new 2,5 highpower unit you

will only find in the 4X4. The engine

surprises with its quietness and

open road cruising ability. With

400 Nm, overtaking and steep hills

seemed no match for the Triton.

The Tritons ride on both tar and

gravel is surprisingly smooth. It tru-

ly glides over potholes or badly rut-

tedgravel road.Thequietness inside

the cabin was also impressive. With

no wind or engine noise, it doesn't

sound like your normal bakkie.

On the inside things have been

greatlyimprovedaswell.Anewmul-

tifuction steering wheel fits snugly

into your hands. The centre console

has also received a upgradewith the

likes of climate control, and a useful

USB-slot mounted on the CD-player.

Thedriver'sseat is fullyelectronical-

ly adjustable and both front seats of-

fers good support. At the back, pas-

sengers sit in comfortable positions.

Leg- and headroom are ample no

complaints from these departments.

Aesthetically the Triton does not

disappoint, although fromthe rear it

looks kind of strange, with an angu-

lar hip-line. The loading bay is cer-

tainly not the largest in the segment

either. One of the prettier upgrades

from the previous model is the new

chunky 17-inch wheels. Chrome

door handles and roll bar are option-

al. From the front it shares genes

with its Pajero Sport sibling. This is

in fact the best angle when you look

at it.

Being a bakkie, and a double cab

at that, the rivals for the Triton in-

clude the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu KB,

VW Amarok and the Ford Ranger.

These five bakkies (including the

Triton) make up the biggest chunk

of our current market leaders. The

Triton 4X4diesel retails forR419 900,

while the Ranger sells for R467 600.

You can buy the Hilux for R441 000,

theAmarok for R459 500 or the Isuzu

for R464 400.

The Triton is the lowest priced, so

certainly deserves more sales. It

drives well, has a strong engine and

is capable on all surfaces. With a 3

year/100 000 km warranty and a 5

year/90 000 km service plan (4X4 on-

ly), the new Triton should certainly

be on your shopping list.

VisityournearestMitsubithideal-

er or visit http://paardenei-

land.sandown.co.za/

On the outside, looking in? The new affordable Triton double-cab has a powerful 2.5 turbo diesel engine that offers more grunt but uses less fuel.

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Qashqai: theoriginal

crossover reinvented

The innovation continues with the new

Qashqais powertrain range, which is wider

andmore efficient than ever. Every engineus-

es a turbocharger to reduce capacity, emis-

sionsandfuelconsumptionwhilemaintaining

excellent performance, with class-leading CO

emissions, from only 99g/km.

Efficiency is further enhanced by an exten-

sive mass reduction programme, resulting in

a 40kg weight loss on somemodels despite the

extensive addition of new equipment.

While front-wheel-drive variants will ac-

countforthemajorityofsalesinmostmarkets,

four-wheeldrive ALL-MODE 4x4-i versions

will also be available to match a choice of six-

speed manual or all-new Xtronic transmis-

sions.

Inside, a dramatic rise in material and de-

signqualityadds significant interiorappeal to

theQashqai package.Versatility also remains

a core crossover attribute; Nissans engineers

havedevisedinnovativewaystomakethenew

Qashqai fit into drivers lives.

Delivering greater occupant space and a

largerluggagecapacityenhancedbyavariable

floor system, the new Qashqai even offers

space to store the parcel shelfwhennot in use.

The new Qashqai is based on the new CMF

(CommonModule Family) Renault-NissanAl-

liance platform, bringing outstanding engi-

neering efficiencies to the consumer.

Designed and engineered in Europe, for Eu-

rope, thenewQashqaihasbeencreatedbyNis-

sans experts at Nissan Design Europe (Lon-

don,UK) andNissanTechnicalCentreEurope

(Cranfield, UK and Barcelona, Spain).

It will be built in Sunderland, UK, while ex-

tensive input has also come fromNissans de-

signers and engineers in Atsugi, Japan.

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NissansQashqaihasbeen theleaderinthe

crossovermarket,withmorethantwomil-

lionproducedsince2007. Itappeals toboth

C-segment drivers looking for additional

style, technology and excitement and to

downsizing buyers seeking greater effi-

ciency.

The all-new Qashqai is set to enhance Nis-

sans crossover leadership position when it

goes on sale in selected global markets from

January 2014.

Premium technology, second generation

crossover design and enhanced dynamics all

combine to form the backbone of the newNis-

san Qashqai.

The striking new Qashqai is 49 mm longer

than the currentmodel and fractionally lower

andwider,givingitasleek,poisedstancewhile

maintaining the crossover style, compact di-

mensions and raised driving position.

Distinctive features includinga clamshell-

stylebonnet giveitastrkinggoodlookswhile

retaining the Qashqais strong visual DNA.

As with any new Nissan, the Qashqai is

packed with innovative technology. It offers

drivers a comprehensive suite of advanced

technology features enhancingeveryaspect of

driving.

Nissans Safety Shield technologies now in-

corporate Front Collision Avoidance, Driver

Attention Support and Traffic Sign Recogni-

tion alongwith several other vital driver aids,

while Intelligent Park Assist takes the stress

out of urban manoeuvres.

ThenewQashqai isdesignedtomakepremi-

um technology more accessible than ever.

Top ofthe Qashqai

diesel range, the 1,6

dCi comes as two-

or four-wheel-drive.

Jointly developed

with Alliance partner

Renault, this 96 kW

unit is one of the

most advanced die-

sel powerplants in its

sector, with a num-

ber of technical inno-

vations for optimi-

sing fuel consumpti-

on and reduce

emissions.

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NewHondaCR-Zproveshybrids canbe fun

tion steering wheel is adjustable, all pedals

are lightly sprung and the gearbox is a joy

to operate.

With maximum combined outputs of

101 kW (137hp) or 190Nm shoving along just

1 171 kg, the CR-Z can achieve 0-100 km/h in

9,4 seconds with a top speed of 200 km/h. It

also offers a three-way drive mode (Eco, Nor-

mal and Sport) as well as a S+ button for

a small bout of all-out performance.

In true Honda fashion, the engine loves to

be caned to its shrieking red-linewhich pairs

up with the hard suspension to provide lots

of handling fun. The electric helper rapidly

runs out of battery juicewhenyou constantly

floor the car but quickly charges it up again

when driven sensibly.

I found thebiggest benefit of the IMApower

train to sit at low revs an extra scoop of

power inthedullmonotonyofyourdailycom-

mute. It ismost noticeablewhen accelerating

at low rpm, speeding up to change lanes, dab-

bing the throttle to keep up with traffic; sort

of like a turbo-diesel.

The playful CR-Z obviously offers all the

mod-cons its potential customers would ex-

pect. Many driver and safety aids, Bluetooth

streaming, sub-woofer, leather, climate con-

trol, auto lights and wipers, remote central

locking, Xenon lights, two-stage front seat

heaters, cruise control, panoramic glass roof

and so on and so forth.

The 2013 update has sharper styling like a

new front bumper and grille and newmateri-

als in the cabin. Power increases are 5 kW

each for the petrol and electric motors, while

torque is up about 17Nm. The Sport Plus (S+)

button is also new, giving a 10-second power

burst if the battery is above 50%.

A Honda CR-Z costs R332 800 and comes

with a three-year/100 000 km warranty, five-

year/90 000 km service plan, one year AA

roadside assistance and 15 000 km service in-

tervals. So theres no need to be scared or

sceptical of the little coup, its maintenance

is just like any other petrol car.

I could call this car costly but it absolutely

wonmeover, chieflywith its fun, funky char-

acter. Honda has absolutely nailed the mild

hybrid concept and rolled it into a unique,

sportywhole,whichoffers excellentperform-

ance and consumption. Its an expensive and

enticing toy.

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HANJO STIER

Please excuse my lacklustre typing and

slouched posture, Ive just sold one of my

cars.Therewasnopressingneedtodothis

other than the fact that I simply didnt

have the time to play with my oversized

toy. I love cars that double as toys, which

is probably why I took a shine to Hondas

revamped CR-Z.

Where my recently departed automobile

was as simple as a wooden truck on a string,

the CR-Z felt more like the latest and greatest

tablet. Shiny.Modern. Complicated.And just

like those hand-held computers, the mind

boggles at how much technology theyve

crammed into such a small package.

The little Honda coup certainly doesnt

havemanydirectrivalswithitsbizarreshape

and IMAmild hybrid drive train. Unlike full

hybrids, theres only a small electric motor

to help the 1,5 litre petrol engine along, you

cant drive it in pure electric mode and more

importantly itsgotasix-speedmanualgear-

box.

So you should think of this as a normal pet-

rol hatchback with added vooma for improv-

ingeitheryourperformanceorconsumption.

Energy is recuperated and stored from decel-

eration or braking while a clever start/stop

systemhelps to brinits claimed consumption

down to just 5,2 litres/100 km.

We often touched 5 litres/100 km in real-

world conditions but before I get to the driv-

ing experience, you shouldhear about the toy

Hondas other attributes. That aerodynamic

Prius rear-end isnt very attractive and, to-

gether with sharply tapered rear windows,

makes for absolutely atrocious rear and rear

visibility.

The usable boot space would be a joke if

it wasnt for the rear seats; now those are a

joke. As long as you only put children on

there, you should be fine. Better still, dont

have any kids and fold the rear bench down

(175-363 F) to accommodate boutique shop-

ping for your childless life.

You should also contemplate a gym mem-

bership as the cars 1,4 m height, as well as

its low and hard ride will test your leg and

backmuscles on a daily basis. The front seats

are comfortable and supportive but the

sporty suspension and 17-inch wheels feed

most road irregularities straight into your

spine.

And then theres the interior after a par-

ticularly jovial dinner, I demonstrated the

CR-Z to some friends in an almost deserted

mall parking lot. As luck would have it, the

selected radio station cycled through some

sci-fi themes and I was even accused of stag-

ing this soundtrack.

You see, the Honda CR-Z has an incredibly

zany dashboard. Insert X-Files music here.

Every surface seems tohaveadifferent shape

and texture, there are protrusions and LED

or neon-coloured items all over the place

while the extremely comprehensive instru-

ments wouldnt look out of place in a UFO.

Save to say that it will take you lots of tink-

ering to figure everything out but I trust that

will be just as pleasurable as discovering a

new tablets functions. The small multi-func-

Unlike full hybrids, theres only a small electric motor to help the 1,5F petrol engine along;

you cant drive it in pure electric mode and more importantly its got a six-speed manual

gearbox.

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Hyundai signs ThierryNeuvilleas2014WRCdriver

I am thrilled to announce ThierryNeuville

as the lead driver to our newWRC team, says

Michel Nandan, Hyundai Motorsport team

principal. Thierry is having a fantastic 2013

season and is proving himself to be one of the

most exciting young drivers in WRC. His raw

speed, driving skill and dynamic approach to

rallyingmakehim the ideal leaddriver forHy-

undai.

By signing a talented young driver of Thi-

errys calibre, we show that Hyundais WRC

engagement is serious and focused on long-

term success. It is also great recognition for

the work that the entire team has carried out

in such a short time. We share similar values

and objectives to win the championship in the

long-term, so we are proud to have Thierry in

the team and as an ambassador for Hyundai

Motorsport.

Neuville, alongwithhis co-driverNicolas

Gilsoul, will join Hyundai Motorsport be-

hind the wheel of the new i20WRC rally car

in all 13 WRC events in 2014.

They will participate in the teams debut

at theMonte-CarloRally in January, signal-

ling the start of the Belgian drivers third

consecutive WRC season.

Neuvilles experience will be invaluable

toHyundaiMotorsportas themanufacturer

begins its first fully-fledged championship

WRC campaign with a team and car that

have been developed from scratch, impres-

sively in under a year.

Neuvilles eye-catching performances

this season have challenged the established

competitors in WRC and have resulted in

his reputation as one of the most exciting,

young and dynamic drivers coming up

through the WRC ranks.

I am pleased to be joining Hyundai Mot-

orsport for the 2014World Rally Champion-

ship, saidNeuville. I believeHyundaiMo-

torsport is the perfect fit for me because it

is a young, emerging and ambitious manu-

facturer teamwith long-term objectives for

championship success, and I have long held

aspirations of driving for a manufacturer

team.

In two competing seasons in the World

Rally Championship, Neuville has contest-

ed 32 rallies. He finished seventh in the 2012

championship, which acted as a prelude to

a championship challenging 2013 season in

which he has so far claimed four consecu-

tive runner-up results (Italy, Finland, Ger-

many and Australia), in addition to two

third-place finishes (Mexico, Greece), leav-

ing him second in the WRC standings with

one rally left to run.

TheannouncementofNeuville as the first

official Hyundai WRC driver for 2014 fol-

lows a month of intensive testing of the

i20 WRC car on gravel in Spain and on tar-

mac in Germany. More than 1 000 km was

covered in 15 days of testing by Juho Hn-

ninen, Bryan Bouffier and Chris Atkinson.

Thismonthwasexceptionallybusy forus:

we were out testing the i20 WRC on both sur-

faces for more than half of the month, with

our three test drivers swapping the seat on

four separate test sessions.

We now have two latest-spec i20 WRC,

which allows us to further intensify the de-

velopment schedule by alternating between

the two chassis, said Hyundai Motorsport

Team Principal Michel Nandan. Overall, it

was a positive month as we managed to test

new parts, try different set-up solutions and

cover some good mileage with the car.

Octobers testingkickedoffwitha four-day

gravel test in the south of Spain where the

teamcontinued toassess thebehaviourof the

i20 WRC in warm weather conditions with

both Juho Hnninen and Chris Atkinson on

duty.

During this test we took the opportunity

to continue the development of the car on

gravel conditions, similar to the oneswewill

find in Portugal and Sardinia next year, ex-

plained Nandan.

TheHyundaiMotorsport team thenmoved

from the south of Spain up to the Catalonia

region for a five-day gravel test. This was fol-

lowed by a tarmac test in Baumholder, Ger-

many, home of the iconic Arena Panzerplat-

te, which forms part of Rallye Deutschlands

itinerary.

After concentrating on loose surfaces in

the first part of October, we took the i20 WRC

to tarmac for a test on the same conditions

of Rallye Deutschland.

We had some new suspension parts to try

as we hadnt tested on tarmac since August,

Nandan continued.

In the final week of October, the team con-

tinued tarmac development in Catalonia on

the roads ofRally deEspaa, the penultimate

round of theWRC, which was also held earli-

er in October.

October also brought the deadline for an-

other important process for theHyundaiMo-

torsport team: The dossier for the homologa-

tion of the i20 WRC had to be compiled and

lodged by the FIA by the end of the month.

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Hyundai Motorsport today reiterated its

boldapproachtotheWorldRallyChampi-

onship by confirming rising WRC star

Thierry Neuville as its lead driver start-

ing from the 2014 season. The announce-

ment followed intensive tests during Oc-

tober with the i20 WRC car on gravel in

Spain.

The 25-year-old Neuville, who is playing a

key role in this years championship, has

signed amulti-year agreementwithHyundai

Motorsport, one that represents a serious

commitmentbybothparties tobuild towards

long-termsuccess in thecompetitiveWRCse-

ries.

Neuvilles eye-catching performances this season have challenged the established competitors

in WRC and have resulted in his reputation as one of the most exciting young and dynamic

drivers coming up through the WRC ranks. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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Impey todrive

Outback to races

mium Lineartronic features

theworldsonlyBoxerdieselen-

gine, the horizontally-opposed

turbocharged motor producing

110 kW and 350 Nm.

Mated to Subarus famous

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

system via Lineartronic CVT

automatic transmission, the ve-

hicles superior drivetrain bal-

ance and permanent all-wheel

drive system make it relaxing to

drive and extremely capable, es-

pecially off-road.

Coupled to exemplary specifi-

cations which include luxurious

extras like keyless access and

starting, a sunroof, easily folda-

ble roof rails, dual-zone climate

control and an electric drivers

seat, the Outback Diesel CVT of-

fers value and versatility under-

linedbySubarus legendaryrelia-

bility, safety and durability repu-

tation.

Ourlinktotheworldofcycling

comesthankstoourvehiclesulti-

mate practicality levels, and car-

rying bicycles easily is just one of

their many attributes.

The new Subaru Outback Die-

sel CVT is evenmore suited to the

task, whereby its innovative roof

railswhich include built-in folda-

ble cross bars to eliminate the

need for an additional roof rack,

makeroof-mountedbicycle trans-

port a practical and easy affair,

with the vehicles mechanical

merits coming to the fore to

present an overall relaxing driv-

ing experience, concludes Laza-

rus.

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SouthAfricancyclistDarylIm-

pey, who painted the nations

nameall over the2013running

of the Tour de France, has re-

turned home after his 2013 in-

ternational season to tackle

the Momentum 94.7 Cycle

Challenge as a fund-raising

event for local charity, Teddy

Bear Clinic.

Having sponsored funds to-

wards his efforts, Subaru South-

ern Africa has also provided Im-

peywithaSubaruOutbackDiesel

CVT.

Havingwon the second stage of

the 2013 Tour de France and sub-

sequently worn the yellow lead-

ers jersey through stages six and

seven as well, Impey continues

Subaru Southern Africas ties to

cyclingafterRobbieHuntermade

use of the all-new Subaru Forest-

er during the Mzansi Tour, earli-

er in the year.

Comments Subaru Southern

Africa Marketing Manager, Ash-

ley Lazarus: Charity is some-

thing that touches the hearts and

mindsofeveryoneandeverylittle

bit counts.

We are only too proud to be as-

sociatedwithDaryl in this regard

and are certain that the funds he

raises for Teddy Bear Clinic will

be put to good use.

We also wish him the very best

of luck for theMomentum94.7Cy-

cle Challenge this weekend!

The Subaru Outback 2.0D Pre-

The Subaru Outback 2.0D Premium Lineartronic features the worlds only Boxer diesel engine, the horizontally-op-

posed turbocharged motor producing 110 kW and 350 Nm. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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