Volkswagen Scirocco GTS Unveiled in SA

Volkswagen has just pulled the cover off its third generation Scirocco GTS based on the iconic Mark II Scirocco GTS from 30 years ago.

Exclusive interior with red contrasting stitching

The latest model is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbo engine that produces 155kW of power and features the sporty racing style of the 70s and 80s with racing stripes that cover the hood, roof, roof spoiler and tailgate.

The stylish Scirocco further gets custom front and rear bumpers, flared side skirts, matching mirror caps to the racing stripes, rear diffuser, and roof spoiler, as well as glossy 18-inch Thunder alloy wheels with black trim and bright red callipers with GTS badges on the fenders.

On the inside, the Volkswagen Scirocco GTS is embellished with black leather interior features with red trim accents and stitching while the dimpled golf ball shift knob pays homage to the original 1982 Scirocco GTS.

Standard features also include sport seats in a combination of fabric and alcantara, climate and cruise control, and the RCD 210 radio/CD system. View our gallery from the Johannesburg International Motor Show below.

Volkswagen Scirocco GTS Price

Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 155 kW (DSG) – R388 100

The Scirocco GTS package is available as option at R19 000

Volkswagen Scirocco GTS gallery

Honda Club Brio at JIMS 2013

Honda has spiced up the image of their budget offering with the Honda Club Brio.

Honda Club Brio creates a vibe at JIMS

At the Johannesburg Motor Show, Honda broke the mould with their nightclub-themed stand titled “Club Brio”. The Japanese motoring giant, famous for its impeccable build quality, is targeting a much younger audience with this new campaign.

The Honda Club Brio is home to some pretty special cars… Honda Brios complete with custom exterior designs and over the top sound systems.

The stand plays a constant stream of funky music, while effective lighting and alcohol free cocktails create a club-like ambience.

“Club Brio” will be open this week at the Johannesburg Motor Show, make sure you pop in for a visit.

Honda Club Brio Gallery

Toyota 86 convertible concept shown at JIMS

The 2013 Johannesburg Motor Show was the venue of choice for Toyota to officially unveil their latest showstopper, the Toyota 86 convertible concept, to South Africa. The two door cabriolet on show is a vision in white, with blue trimmings and showcases what we could likely expect should the popular Toyota 86 be available in a convertible version.

Toyota 86 Convertible in South Africa

There has been widespread speculation as to whether this beauty will be on sale in South Africa, but Toyota has yet to give an official statement. With all the interest generated at the show, it would be a terrible shame if the Toyota 86 Convertible was not brought to the local market.

The Toyota 86 has been well received in the South African market since its launch in 2012 and has been recognized worldwide for ‘recapturing the classic sports car experience’. Consequently, in 2012 the Toyota 86 won the Sports Coupe Car of the Year at the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards and chief engineer Tetsuya Tada was honored as Dynamicist of the Year for his role in making the Toyota 86 dream a reality.

Toyota 86 Convertible Concept Gallery

Jaguar XFR-S shown at 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show

The fastest Jaguar sports saloon ever, the XFR-S, is showing it’s pretty face at the Johannesburg International Motor Show. The Jaguar XFR-S made its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year and is now in South Africa to impress all who gaze at it.

Fitted with a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine that produces 405kW and 680Nm of torque, the Jaguar XFR-S is capable of sprinting to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds before reaching an electronically limited top speed of 300km/h, all in the blink of an eye. Want to see the Jaguar XFR-S in the flesh? Head over to the Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) in Nasrec from 18-27 October or you can simply see it in our gallery below.

Jaguar XFR-S Gallery

FAW V2 hatchback available in South Africa after 2013 JIMS reveal

FAW has shown its V2 hatchback at the Johannesburg International Motor Show which opens to the public from 18-27 October 2013. The FAW V2 hatchback is an affordable option for South Africans in the market for an entry level B-segment car.

We see this latest addition to the FAW range of passenger cars in South Africa as having strong appeal for first time buyers, students and those looking for an entry level model as a second car, explains Pedro Pereira, General Manager of FAW cars and light commercials in SA.

FAW V2 exhibits impressive fuel efficiency

Powered by its 67kW 1.3-litre engine, the V2 driven by FAW passenger and LCV technical manager Johan Ackerman returned impressive results on its five-day test run from Johannesburg to Cape Town via Upington and back. The FAW V2’s average fuel consumption was 6.1-litres/100km with four occupants in the car and travelling between 155 and 120km/h. The V2’s 37-litre petrol tank provided a range of 562km.

FAW V2 is packed with standard goodies

The V2 hatchback offers a wide range of standard features and these include air conditioning, power windows for all four doors, a Radio/CD player with MP3 compatibility, electrically adjustable rear view mirrors with indicator repeaters, remote central locking, remote fuel flap opener, four way adjustable driver’s seat and dual glove glovebox compartments. If you plan on reading and drinking in the V2 then cup holders can be found in the door panels and a reading light is at your disposal too.

The V2 is also equipped with driver and passenger airbags, ABS brakes with EBD, side impact bars, safety cell bodyshell, headlight levelling adjustment, high mounted rear brake light as well as front and rear fog lamps.

FAW V2 Price

FAW V2 Hatchback – R99 995

Price includes a 2-year/40 000km service plan, a 3-year/100 000km factory warranty and 1-year roadside assistance.

Check out images of the FAW V2 at the 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show.

FAW V2 Gallery

Opel ADAM may be reality for South Africa after 2013 JIMS reveal

Every secret must come out, and it seems Opel has been hiding one. For a long time it was believed that the funky Opel ADAM would never reach South Africa, but we may have been wrong all along. If the 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show is anything to go by, we could very well see the ADAM being launched in South Africa in the near future, and that is an exciting prospect.

Personalisation to the extreme

The major thing the Opel ADAM has going for it, is its staggering amount of personalisation options at the customers disposal. About 61 000 for the exterior and 82 000 for the interior, to be exact. Customers will therefore be sure to drive away in something completely unique and that’s a big plus. In terms of competition, the ADAM will go up against the Fiat 500 and may even be priced similarly but has the advantage of all those customization options.

Opel ADAM range powered by three engines

The Opel ADAM range will see three engines put to work and these include a 51kW 1.2-litre engine, a 64kW 1.4-litre engine and a 74kW 1.4-litre unit, all of which are mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Fuel consumption is rated at 5.0-litres/100km with a CO2 emission figure of 118g/km for the 1.2-litre variant.

Until Opel’s secret becomes reality, take a look at some pictures taken from the Opel stand at the Johannesburg International Motor Show.

Opel ADAM Gallery

New MG3 supermini to launch in South Africa after 2013 JIMS reveal

MG announced earlier in the year that it had a surprise in the bag for young South Africans in the form of the new MG3 supermini. Today, at the Johannesburg International Motor Show, this surprise materialised.

MG3 brings cute and feisty back into driving

The MG3 supermini not only looks cute, but it’s a nippy little run-around too. All four models are powered by a 1.5-litre DOHC VTi-TECH petrol engine that 78kW and 137Nm of torque which means the MG3 will sprint to 100km/h in about 10 seconds before reaching a top speed of 175km/h. The MG3 makes use of a 5-speed manual gearbox to zip around town.

The four models to be launched include the flagship MG3 3STYLE, the mid-range MG3 3FORM and MG3 3FORM SPORT and the entry-level MG3 3TIME. The MG3 comes with a wide range of options and accessories to personalise your choice.

For now, check out the images of the new MG3 posing at the 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show. Launch details will be published once they are made available.

New MG3 Gallery

Hyundai Veloster Turbo unleashed at 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo has left its mark on the Johannesburg International Motor Show and South Africans can expect its arrival in the first half of 2014. The Veloster Turbo will be the first model in South Africa to feature Hyundai’s 1.6-litre T-GDI engine with a twin-scroll turbo charger.

Hyundai Veloster throws Turbo Power into the mix

The turbocharged 1.6-litre GDI unit kicks out 150kW at 6 000rpm while maximum torque output is rated at 265Nm from between 1 750rpm and 4 500rpm. Along with its 6-speed manual gearbox, these power figures translate into a 100km/h sprint time of 7.8 seconds while the automatic 6-speed transmission achieves this in 7.4 seconds. Fuel consumption is rated at 7.4-litres/100km for the manual model while the automatic achieves 7.8-litres/100km with CO2 emission of 176 and 187g/km respectively.

Veloster Turbo offers plenty style

With its 1+2 door layout and sporty demeanor, the Veloster Turbo is a head turner. The Turbo variant gains a new stylish front bumper, radiator grille and front fog lights. At the rear the Veloster Turbo sports a revised bumper which features a new fog lamp design including two twin exhausts and a diffuser. The Turbo Veloster also features two large free-flowing circular exhaust pipes which gives the engine a throaty roar. The Veloster rides on new 18-inch alloy wheel designed with chrome inserts and enhanced with a moulded side sill, adding to its sporty stance.

Hyundai Veloster Turbo interior goes the extra mile

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo features higher level of specification when compared with the standard model and benefits from re-designed leather seats with grey panels, while ‘Turbo’ is embossed on the front driver and passenger seats. A 7-inch touchscreen integrates the media centre and reversing camera. The vehicle is also fitted with a 450-watt Dimension Premium Audio System which comes with 8 speakers, an 8-inch subwoofer and external amplifier with iPod, USB and Auxiliary input jacks. An exclusive Supervision Cluster with two TFT screens offers a larger, more interactive format and are positioned between the tachometer and speedometer.

Check out the images of the Hyundai Veloster Turbo at the Johannesburg International Motor Show below.

Hyundai Veloster Turbo Gallery

Nissan RESONANCE Concept shown at 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show

The Nissan RESONANCE Concept was on show at the Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) this afternoon. The RESONANCE concept was first shown earlier this year in Detroit and offers an indication of what a future Nissan crossover could possibly look like.

RESONANCE Concept features superb styling

The interior is inspired by first-class international travel and features a VIP lounge environment which embodies pure class and luxury. The exterior is matched with innovative design cues which include a ‘floating roof’ at the rear. The Nissan RESONANCE Concept is definitely an eye opener and be sure to go see it when the JIMS opens to the public on 18-27 October 2013, but until then peruse our gallery of the RESONANCE Concept below.

Nissan RESONANCE Concept Gallery

MINI John Cooper Works Now With Frozen Black Metallic Paint Finish

MINI is extending its program of exterior paint finishes which sees the addition of an exclusive new limited edition variant Frozen Black, available in limited numbers in South Africa for the top of the range MINI John Cooper Works Countryman and MINI John Cooper Works Paceman models.

The Frozen Black metallic paint finish was created using a complex manufacturing process exclusive to BMW, which involves innovative technology and a high level of manual of manual craftsmanship.

The special surface treatment encompasses the base layer for grip and corrosion protection, the colour layer as well as the clear lacquer finish which has added silicates to create the matted impression as well as the velvet effect which can be seen and felt.

Exterior parts such as the model-specific front and rear aprons and the exterior mirror caps are finished separately in the paint finish Frozen Black metallic.

The finish is said to be completely weather resistant and car wash resistant, however with hand washing it would require special care as spot cleaning of the surface using wax or polish can leave an unwanted gloss effect. And for this reason BMW offers care products developed specially for treating the Frozen Black metallic paint.