Spied: BMW M4 CSL

While BMW regularly adds suffixes to its M cars (Competition, DTM, CS and GTS) these days, it has only applied the CSL badge to its models twice – on the 3.0 CSL “Batmobile” and the ultimate version of the E46 M3. These spy images, however, suggest the Bavarian marque is planning a very special version of the new M4.

Image credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

Whereas the iconic 3.0 CSL “Batmobile” from the Seventies was a homologation special (BMW built a limited number of units in order to campaign racing versions of the car in motorsport competition), the E46-generation M3 CSL (Coupe Sport Leichtbau, which translates to Coupe Sport Lightweight) was the final version of the 3d-generation of BMW’s sportscar and, as its name suggested, it was a reasonably stripped-back version of the car meant to satisfy hardcore driving enthusiasts.

Produced in 2004 (just 1 383 were built, of which but a handful were sold in South Africa), the M3 CSL was laced with carbon-fibre, fibreglass elements, thinner rear glass and even pressed wood to reduce the coupe’s kerb weight by 110 kg. Apart from aerodynamic addenda, the CSL had stiffer springs, a mildly uprated 3.2-litre straight-6 engine mated with a (now controversial) SMG transmission, retuned electronic stability control software and it was shod with semi-slick Michelin tyres.

Although BMW hasn’t introduced a CSL version of the (now) M4 yet, it did produce a plethora of special examples of the previous generation (F82) model, although most of them saw the light towards the end of the car’s production run… By contrast, the new M4 (G82), which recently arrived in South Africa, is still showroom fresh – surely the M Division can’t be working on special versions, let alone a CSL version, yet?

Read: New M3: Why did BMW ‘mess with Coke’?

Ordinarily, no, it wouldn’t. However, BMW’s M Division will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year (2022) and should roll out some special machinery to mark the occasion. Martin Schleypen, a spokesperson for BMW M, was recently quoted as saying: “Maybe there will be one or the other birthday present we will give to you or ourselves (next year).” What’s more, according to BMW BLOG, Markus Flasch – the CEO of the BMW M Division – has hinted at the revival of the CSL moniker…

BMW M4 CSL speculation

Now, to lend weight to rumours that a BMW M4 CSL will be launched in 2022 (BMW BLOG doesn’t believe the M Division will produce more than a couple of hundred units, if production does indeed go ahead), our spy photographers have snapped a pair of disguised M4 prototypes that appear to be adorned with a number of altered aerodynamic addenda – we can only speculate about the cars’ powerplants, but they are likely to produce more than the M4 Competition’s 375 kW and 650 Nm of torque.

Read: 5 of the Best BMW M Engines Ever Made

As was the case with the BMW M3 CSL, the prototypes appear to have bespoke features that the standard M4 doesn’t… A notably higher rear spoiler adorns the boot lid and there’s a reshaped lower-profile splitter (with winglets) at the front.

Earlier this year, it was reported that Flasch was seen driving an apparent Frozen Edition example of the new M4, but that we don’t believe that these prototypes are merely early examples of a “special trim line”. Watch this space!

Less potent V8 joins Jaguar F-Type range

Same sound – lower tyre costs.

Jaguar has bolstered its local sportscar offering, with a new F-Type engine option.

The characterful British sportscar, will now field a second 5-litre V8, offering less power and performance. Jaguar’s marketing logic is to offer the sound signature of its large-capacity V8 engine, at a more affordable price point.

Enabling this is the F-type P450. It uses a milder version of JLR’s 5-litre supercharged V8, boosting 331 kW and 580 Nm. Those outputs are down from the 423 kW and 700 Nm on offer in Jaguar’s F-Type P575, but the strong V8 acoustics should be equally dramatic with the less power P450 engine.

Like the P575, Jaguar customers will have the option on either an all-wheel or rear-wheel-drive configuration, for the new P450.

Although it is slower than the P575, this new Jaguar F-Type variant is still rapid, in absolute terms. It will run the benchmark 0-100 kph sprint in 4.6 seconds and is capable of a 285 kph true top speed.

Jaguar South Africa will be introducing the P450 coupe and convertible derivatives during the second half of this year. For those driving enthusiasts who value the drama of a V8 engine sound, but find the prospect of an F-Type P575’s power potentially overwhelming for most scenarios, the P450 could be a choice solution.

If you fancy the idea of a V8-powered F-Type but don’t want the dilution of all-wheel drive to handle 423kW, the rear-wheel-drive P450 would be an ideal configuration.

ZF’s eight-speed automatic transmission and fully adaptive dampers at all four wheels should make the F-Type P450 a useable V8 sportscar in all road and traffic conditions. The pre-facelift F-Type V8 was a handful in rear-driven format but the introduction of all-wheel-drive, a few years later provided a more balanced driving experience.

Easter Road Death Stats Scrutinised

With the Easter weekend now a distant memory, Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula last week announced road safety statistics for a period that is typically marred with high fatalities on South African roads. However, the numbers don’t quite add up…

On April 8, Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, announced that a total of 235 fatalities occurred across the country’s provinces during the Easter period as a result of 189 crashes.

As the 2020 Easter period was nullified by the Covid-19 hard lockdown, 2019 figures are therefore more reflective of typical fatalities over this deadly period. As such, Mbalula said that in 2019, 193 crashes resulted in 260 fatalities, which would indicate a crash reduction of 2.1% and a fatality reduction of 9.6%.

However, the numbers don’t add up as highlighted by the Automobile Association (AA), “Published numbers from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) – which reflect official data – show that during the 2019 Easter period, 228 people died on South African roads. Should this be the case, then this year’s preliminary number of 235 fatalities over the Easter period would be an increase not a decrease. However, Minister Mbalula yesterday noted that 260 people died over the Easter period in 2019, which would indicate a decrease. These numbers do not reconcile with each other, rendering commentary on them redundant,” says the AA.

It must be noted too that 260 fatalities in 2019 is nowhere to be found in official government documetation and the AA warns that “any number provided now for the deaths over Easter 2021 is preliminary and comparing it to any final number from previous years is statistically irrelevant and premature.

Data Accuracy is Critical

“We have a situation where the Minister of Transport says government is making headway in achieving road safety goals but his assessment is based on questionable data. No valuable conclusions can be drawn from these numbers because of the difference and unreliability of the statistics,” notes the AA.

Furthermore, the AA also notes the importance of data accuracy in the fight against road fatalities, “effective statistics are vital to ensuring proper allocation of resources and in determining the effectiveness of government’s road safety awareness campaigns, something which cannot be done with the current numbers. We would suggest these numbers, and the reporting mechanisms used to record and calculate them, be reviewed as a matter of urgency”

Death Rate Still Too High

Despite discrepancies in the data, the fact remains that far too many people’s lives are being claimed on South Africa’s roads.

Based on the data provided, pedestrian fatalities remain a problem with fatalities increasing from 30% to 35% compared to 2019.

“While we are not able to place reliance on the numbers presented, one death is one death too many. We also cannot be perpetuating a message that continually blames drivers for the high fatality rates. We know that human error causes crashes but this means that all involved must look for ways to build safe systems that acknowledge this factor and make allowances for it”, says the AA.

Furthermore, the AA believes that road safety intervention by traffic law enforcement should be a daily occurance.

“Road safety cannot be a seasonal or event-driven, it has to be a continuous programme. Unless we realise this, and the importance of road safety to our society and economy, we will not solve the carnage on our roads, and we will also never meet the UN road safety targets for 2030”.

Armoured VW Amarok V6 From SVI Engineering

Vehicle armour specialists, SVI Engineering, is now offering armoured protection for the Volkswagen Amarok V6 double-cab bakkie! See specification and pricing details below!

There is an increasing demand for armoured vehicles in South Africa and SVI Engineering specializes in this domain, supplying solutions to private, corporate, security, mining and government sectors. The Volkswagen Amarok V6 is the latest product to receive SVI’s armoured treatment, making it the most powerful armoured bakkie in South Africa.

SVI Engineering has extensive experience in providing various levels of armoured protection and earlier this year, the engineering firm announced an agreement with Ford SA to produce factory-approved bulletproof Rangers. Our very own Ciro De Siena also had the opportunity to drive the hardcore SVI Max 9 military vehicle through a wall.

The firm has even created the Max3, which is a heavily armoured Toyota Land Cruiser.

What armoured protection is offered for the VW Amarok V6?

SVI Engineering has solutions for a variety of applications, but B6 protection is proving to be a popular choice in armoured protection.

For the Volkswagen Amarok V6, SVI Engineering offers basic B4 armouring which offers handgun protection and is the perfect anti-hijack solution. However, a higher level of civilian armoured protection, known as B6, can also be specified. B6 armour can withstand an attack from assault rifles including an AK47.

To achieve this B6 conversion, the interior of the Amarok is stripped down to its bare metal and it’s then built up using special steel armoured plates and composite materials are used for the body. The standard windows are replaced with 38 mm armoured glass.

As the weight of the vehicle increases by up to 650 kg for the B6 conversion, the suspension is also upgraded to cope with the additional mass. In comparison, the B4 level of protection only adds 280 kg of additional weight.

The powerful 190 kW / 580 Nm 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine offers more than enough shove in this application and no further engine enhancements are therefore required.

What does the armour conversion for the VW Amarok V6 cost?

Customers can expect to pay R433 000 for B4 protection while the B6 level of protection is priced from R655 000 before options and comes with a 1-year/50 000km armour warranty for road use. Pricing excludes VAT and the cost of the vehicle.

If you are interested in finding out more about what SVI Engineering has to offer, you can visit www.svi.co.za.

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This week’s news you need to know (April 2021, week 1)

Does Toyota now have the ultimate trio of fun cars? Is there enough fossil fuel left in the world to keep the Nismo Patrol going? Has Mercedes-Benz forgotten about the CLS? Will Porsche save the internal combustion engine from an early grave? Brent vd Schyff looks to answer these probing questions in this week's automotive news you need to know…

Toyota GR 86 – The gateway

Face it, the Toyota 86 had big shoes to fill. From the start, it had certified JDM (Japanese domestic market) giant-killer status. Just think of the legendary AE86 "Hachi-Roku" being pedalled by Takumi Fujiwara, who carted tofu up Mount Akina in the 90s cult classic, Initial D. There's a proper nostalgic flashback! And what's the recipe for thrills and spills? An elemental rear-wheel-drive sportscar with an affordable price tag. All you need to do is build a reasonably powerful naturally aspirated motor (with an engaging drivetrain) into a compact, and sufficiently wieldy, coupe. It's beautiful in its simplicity.

Read: All-New Toyota 86 Revealed

Just to clarify, we’re not asking Toyota to eclipse the Supra brand here. We’re just asking for a lighter and more powerful GR 86, which the current version should have been, but wasn't (perhaps Toyota and Subaru wanted to leave enthusiasts and tuners scope to leave their own marks on the 86/BRZ, we'll never know). On paper, it seems like those questions have been answered; if the new GR 86 is set up to be the final piece in the puzzle of what is the holy trinity of fun cars developed by Toyota (following the GR Supra and -Yaris), then, bravo, TMC, you've emphatically raised the flag – and are flying it proudly.

Nissan Patrol goes Nismo

The latest OEM to join the “Performance SUV” segment is… well, Nissan. Yes, I can't say that I saw that coming either. The newcomer is based on the long-serving and ever-popular Patrol, but, in contrast with its off-roading brethren, it's imbued with Nismo upgrades, including a hand-built 319 kW/560 Nm motor, Bilstein shocks, extra bracing and 22-inch wheels. Here’s a point that we die-hard petrolheads tend to forget: these are the types of cars that contribute heavily towards manufacturers' bottom lines. In the case of Porsche, the original Cayenne took the brand's status from "must survive" to "thriving".

Read: Nissan Reveals Another Godzilla

The Patrol’s been a runaway success in the UAE, which has an insatiable thirst for big SUVs. Coincidentally, the Nismo's V8 is probably extremely thirsty, but if you live in the part of the world that produces fuel at a giveaway price, that’s probably low on your list of concerns. Come to think about it, perhaps emigration to the Gulf isn’t such a bad idea, especially if you have petrol coursing through your veins.

Mercedes-Benz CLS – The forgotten son

Is this the perfect example of derivative fatigue we've been talking about? Sales trends suggest that buyers in the market for a luxury vehicle (that's not a 2-door sportscar or 1st-class sedan) are going to favour bigger, more spacious models (probably SUVs). An arrestingly styled "4-door coupe" supposedly offers a kind of nonconformist appeal that well-wheeled individuals crave, but only intellectually –because when they whip out their chequebooks or personal electronic devices (to authorise an EFT on conclusion of a vehicle purpose, I suppose), they tend to pause to reconsider other options…

Read: Mercedes-Benz CLS Given Mild Facelift for 2022

Why? Well, if those buyers like the idea of commuting to their workplaces in luxury and sophistication, the E-Class (upon which the CLS is based) provides those talents in conjunction with 4-door practicality and a conventionally shaped boot (for less), while the GLE or GLE Coupe premium SUVs have that rear-view-mirror-filling/drop-off-the-kids-at-private-school appeal. That's why, from my viewpoint, the CLS seems lost somewhere in the Sindelfingen-based brand's lineup. It's not really unique enough to stand out enough from its sibling products, let alone other executive-sedan-based variants in the market.

Perhaps some buyers truly like the CLS' coupe-inspired lines, but at its price point, wouldn't such buyers much rather step up to a potent AMG-badged GT4 than cruise around in a stylised E-Class?

Porsche’s efueling program – Redemption is at hand

Wrapped in white robes, with a shepherd’s crook in hand and a full head of wavy long hair, Porsche’s efueling program seems to be the saviour we petrolheads need, parting the stormy seas of the EV revolution and showing us the way to the promised land (inserts triumphant victory music). Okay, if you’re not up to speed with it, it’s a programme being undertaken by a bunch of smart people at Porsche to find a zero emissions-based fuel to keep the internal combustion engine alive. Trust me here, it’s a big thing.

Read: Porsche: focused on the future, but true to its past

Motorsport has – and always will be – the testbed for technology. While GT racing is a rich man's sport, the technology developed in pursuit of on-track success will inexorably find its way into your road car at some point, so pay close attention! Keep an eye on this fueling programme, along with Porsche’s plans to go public; parent company Volkswagen wants to emerge from the murk of the Dieselgate saga and the VW Group's obvious intentions to virtue signal its way to a cleaner reputation means that Porsche will eventually get the funding that's needed to make efueling part of the automotive mainstream.

Wallyscar Iris is a Tunisian built ladder frame crossover

If the Willys Jeep – was a modern budget crossover, this is what it would look like…

The call for an African car remains strong, with the continent’s potential huge customer numbers and lack of public transport creating a vast market.

Establishing a new car company to challenge legacy brands, isn’t easy. But some African entrepreneurs and engineers aren’t afraid of the challenge. And two of them, are the Tunisian brothers, Zied and Omar Guiga, who run Wallyscar.

The name might sound like a misinterpretation of a children’s book, but it is a clever play on Jeep’s product heritage. Operations at Wallyscar started in 2006, and the company’s product offering is a Jeep inspired front-wheel-drive vehicle called the Iris.

Its styling is unapologetically relatable to that of Jeep’s round headlight crossovers, with the ‘Wally’ name being a play on Jeep’s legendary ‘Willys’ roots.

The somewhat original and slightly outrageous styling is made possible by fibreglass bodywork, which won’t be of much value in dissipating crash energy, but it makes the Iris quite cheap to build.

Engineered for Tunisian conditions, the Wallyscar Iris doesn’t mind rolling thousands of gravel road miles.

Although it is front-wheel-drive, there is a separate steel chassis, with the fibreglass bodywork on top, which should make the design very durable. The idea of a steel ladder frame crossover is quite novel.

Iris engine details and price

Powering the Iris is a Peugeot-Citroen sourced 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine, good for 61 kW. It drives the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox, and Wallyscar says the Iris will run a 0-100 kph benchmark sprint in 13.2 seconds and power to a top speed of 158 kph.

The fibreglass bodywork has a removable rear roof section, and although it has four seats there are only two access doors.

Most of the cabin switchgear is recycled Peugeot-Citroen componentry, but you can have comfier seats, an armrest and touchscreen infotainments system as upgrades.

If the idea of a front-wheel-drive, steel frame crossover appeals to you, this African-Mediterranean product offering prices at R190 000.

Ford EcoSport Black (2021) Specs & Price

Ford South Africa has announced a special-edition and value-focused EcoSport. Specifications and pricing below.

The Ford EcoSport is one of the Blue Oval's most popular models and has been the leader in its respective segment. With the addition of the limited-run Ford EcoSport Black, the brand hopes to dominate the market even further.

Based on the EcoSport Ambiente 1.5 Auto, the EcoSport Black receives some cosmetic upgrades in black, hence the name. The front grille and skid plate are finished in black, with black decals on the flanks and bonnet. There's a painted black roof, integrated black roof rails and 16-inch black alloy wheels that replace the basic 15-inch steel rims on the standard model. There are black mirror caps and a black spare wheel cover.

Customers can choose from Diamond White, Moondust Silver, Smoke, Blue Lightning, and Canyon Ridge paint finishes.

As far as engines and gearboxes go, there's a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine producing 91 kW and 151 Nm, which is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Standard features include electrically operated windows, manual air-conditioning, electric power-assisted steering, rear parking sensors, SYNC with Bluetooth and Voice Control, two USB ports, six speakers and a 4.2-inch screen. When it comes to safety, the Ford EcoSport Black has six airbags (dual front, side and curtain airbags) and dual ISOFIX child-seat mounting points in the rear seats, ABS brakes, Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with traction control.

“The EcoSport is an important part of our product portfolio, satisfying the needs of a wide range of customers, from active individuals to young families that appreciate the space and versatility it offers,” says Doreen Mashinini, General Manager, Marketing at Ford South Africa. “With the EcoSport Black, we have given the EcoSport a sportier and exclusive character that will appeal to customers seeking a stylish vehicle that has a bold and unique personality.”

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The interior of the Ford EcoSport Black

How much does the Ford EcoSport cost?

All EcoSport models come standard with Ford Protect, comprising a four-year/120 000km comprehensive warranty, three-year/unlimited distance roadside assistance and five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. A four-year/60 000km service plan is included, with 15 000km service intervals.

Ford EcoSport Black 1.5 6AT R336 900

All-new Mazda CX-30 Review – It’s certainly pretty, but is it worth it?

Mazda has recently launched the CX-30 locally. As the brand looks to move upmarket and compete with the premium German manufacturers (Audi, BMW, Merc etc.) it's likely to hit some resistance from those brands. Does the CX-30 have enough going for it to push aside those naysayers and carve out a slice of the Premium Crossover segment?

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The Mazda CX-30 has arrived on the South African market and is gunning for a slice of the stylish crossover pie, which now that I think about it sounds like a fusion dish at a hipster Asian restaurant.

Anyway, it's a space that VW recently entered with the T-Roc, but the CX-30's pricing is very curious indeed. For instance, you can buy a Mazda CX-5 for less money, a substantially larger and more practical car. You can also buy a Mazda3 for significantly less money.

So, why would you buy a CX-30? Well, we sent our video guy Ciro De Siena to find out.

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Lexus Shows Deadly Reality of Distracted Driving (Video)

Lexus has released, “Driving Disrupted”, a video that highlights just how dangerous distracted driving is. Check it out!

Distracted driving remains a major problem on our roads and smartphones are one of the worst distractions for drivers.

If you think that distracted driving is a myth, just open your eyes and count how many drivers you see driving while engaging on a smartphone. The results are likely to surprise and disgust you!

How long does it take you to glance at a text message on your phone? The misconception is that this act is only a temporary distraction that lasts a mere second or two. However, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the average ‘real time’ it takes to send or receive a text message is 4.6 seconds. The distraction is the equivalent of driving the length of a football field at 90 kph with your eyes closed. Think about that for a second…

To demonstrate the severity of distracted driving, Lexus has released its “Driving Disrupted” video to highlight how dangerous being distracted can be in the real world.

Participants were coaxed into thinking they were taking a Lexus NX for a test drive when, in fact, they were driving a specially modified vehicle called the NX 4.6. This NX is equipped with electrochromic technology that turns the windscreen from transparent to opaque instantaneously, essentially blinding the driver’s vision for exactly 4.6 seconds. The results are both fascinating and scary. Watch the video below to see how it works!

“Lexus wants to bring awareness to safety behind the wheel by changing perceptions about texting and driving,” said Vinay Shahani, vice president of Lexus marketing. “Even the most advanced safety systems on the road today can’t replace the undivided attention of the driver.”

We urge South African motorists to avoid distracted driving and to refrain from using a smartphone while driving. Your life and the lives of others depend on it… If your vehicle has Android Auto or Apple CarPlay hands-free connectivity, we urge you to use it.

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Hyundai Santa Cruz Bakkie Teased

Hyundai is readying its eagerly-anticipated Santa Cruz bakkie. The Korean brand released some teaser images of its Sport Adventure Vehicle.

We've been tracking the gestation of the Hyundai double-cab project since the concept was shown back in 2015. Now at the end of the first quarter of 2021, Hyundai has released teaser sketches of the Santa Cruz bakkie, or Sport Adventure Vehicle as it calls it, with the claim of 'breaking new ground within the SUV, Truck and Crossover segments by offering a new category of vehicle unlike anything else in the US market'.

“Santa Cruz, with its bold styling, breaks open all-new segment territory, both for Hyundai and the industry as a whole. Open-bed flexibility coupled with closed-cabin security meets the changing everyday needs of its adventure-oriented buyers, while powerful and efficient engines and superb maneuverability ensure it is a pleasure to drive in urban or off-road environments. Our customers will wonder just how they managed before owning one,” said Jose Munoz, president, and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America.

The release went on to say the new Hyundai Santa Cruz will have powerful and efficient powertrain options, flexible open bed, connectivity as well as an all-wheel-drive platform. It will be built in Montgomery, Alabama, but it remains to be seen if the vehicle will be configured and assembled for the right-hand-drive market. Given the love for bakkies in both Australia and South Africa, we suspect that the Koreans will make a plan. Or have they already made a plan?

Hyundai Santa Cruz right-hand drive?

In a report from Australia, Which Car confirmed that Hyundai is developing a range of 1-tonne bakkies for Australia and other markets, which as history has proven, will likely include South Africa which is, as we know, a major market for bakkies. The report also indicates that the one-tonne bakkie will be based on a ladder-frame chassis and will be developed in partnership with Kia, which will also receive its own version of the bakkie. Both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive variants are on the cards as well as different cab variants.

Hyundai Australia CEO, John Kett commented: “What’s clear to us is that if we’re going to bring a ute out, it had better be a ute. We’ve got past the first hurdle of what it needs to look like, but it needs to be functional as well. That’s the important part. We’re going down that pathway and we’re working towards it. We just have to make sure that when it arrives, it’s a bloody ute.”

As far as engines go, American publication Car And Driver suggested that the Hyundai bakkie will feature engines from the new Santa Fe which includes a 137 kW/241 Nm naturally-aspirated 2.4-litre petrol engine and a turbocharged, 175 kW/352 Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, both fitted in conjunction with an 8-speed automatic transmission. With the news of the Santa Cruz being based on the new Tucson, it could be entirely possible that it could feature a 141 kW/246 Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine or a 1.6-litre turbopetrol engine. It's also been speculated that the Hyundai bakkie will be offered in 4WD guise only.

As far as an official reveal goes, we expect to see the new Hyundai Santa Cruz revealed in the next few months. Can Hyundai's new offering take on the established players and will we see it in South Africa?

As far as profile teaser images go, this is pretty detailed and we think the Hyundai Santa Cruz is handsome.

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