Review New Jaguar XK Coupe :
It is beautiful. Yes, very beautiful to behold. Ian Callum deserves a huge pat on the back for this one. But is it the automotive equivalent of the proverbial bimbo? Very easy on the eye but with no personality and substance to back it up?
The Jaguar XK had been a [...]
Review New Jaguar XKR Convertible
The Jaguar XKR isn’t so much a car as it is an emotive experience – from approach, right through to the drive. Jaguar’s lifelong affinity with racing can be dated back to the ‘50’s with the C-type sports car. Over the years, the brand has evolved to cater for the needs [...]
Review New Land Rover FreeLander 2 and Road test review of Land Rover FreeLander 2 :
New Land Rover FreeLander 2 Specifications:
* Engine: 2179cc four-cylinder
* Power: 118kW @ 4000rpm
* Torque: 400Nm @ 2000rpm
* Induction: Turbocharged
* Transmission: Six-speed manual
* Driven Wheels: All-wheel-drive
* Brakes: Four wheel disc brakes
* Top Speed: N/A
* 0-100km/h: 11.7-seconds
* CO2 Emissions: 179g/km
* Fuel Consumption: [...]
Review Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Sport Road Test Review :
Range Rover Sport Specifications:
* Engine: 3.6-litre V8 diesel
* Power: 200kW@4000rpm
* Torque: 640Nm@2000rpm
* Induction: Twin turbocharged
* Transmission: Six-speed automatic
* Differential/Driven Wheels: Elec Centre & Rear/All
* Brakes: Ventilated Discs front and rear, Brembo calipers
* Top Speed: 209km/h
* 0-100km/h: 9.2 seconds
* 0-400m: Not tested
* CO2 Emissions: 294g/km
* [...]
Review New Land Rover Discovery 3 and Road Test Review Land Rover Discovery 3 :
Land Rover Discovery 3 Review Specifications:
* Engine: 2.7-litre V6 diesel
* Power: 140kW@4000rpm
* Torque: 445Nm@1900rpm
* Induction: Twin turbocharged
* Transmission: Six-speed automatic
* Driven Wheels: All
* Brakes: Ventilated disc brakes front and rear
* Top Speed: 180km/h
* 0-100km/h: 12.8 seconds
* 0-400m: Not tested
* CO2 Emissions: [...]
Review Land Rover FreeLander 2
Land Rover FreeLander 2 Specification
Engine: 2.2-litre TD4 turbo-diesel
Power: 118kW
Torque: 400Nm
Top speed: N/A
Safety: Seven airbags Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Emergency Brake Assist and Corner Brake Control Roll Stability Control system
0-100km/h: 11.2secs
EuroNCAP rating: Five stars
Turning circle: 11.4 metres
Fuel tank: 68-litres
Fuel consumption : 8.5L/100km
Fuel type: Diesel
Why is that when you mention the words Land Rover, [...]
Review New Range Rover Sport Supercharged
Range Rover Sport Supercharged Specifications
Engine: 4.2-litre, supercharged V8
Power: 287kW
Torque: 550Nm
Top speed: 225km/h
Safety: Electronic stability control- front air bags – side airbags – roll over protection – front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters.
0-100km/h: 7.6-seconds
EuroNCAP rating: 4-stars
Turning circle: 11.6m
Fuel tank: 84.1-litres
Fuel consumption : 15.9 litres/100km (claimed); 17.4 litres/100km (on test)
Fuel type: 98RON [...]
Review New Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Specifications
Engine: 2.7-litre
Power: 140kW
Torque: 440Nm
Top speed: 180km/h
Safety: Electronic stability control- front air bags – side airbags – curtain airbags – front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters.
0-100km/h: 12.8-secs
EuroNCAP rating: 4-stars
Turning circle: 11.45m
Fuel tank: 82.3-litres
Fuel consumption : 10.4 litres/100km (claimed)
Fuel type: Diesel
Disco fever has hit [...]
Review New Range Rover Sport TDV8 :
Range Rover Sport TDV8 Specification
Engine: 3.6 litre 32-valve twin turbo diesel V8
Power: 200kW (272bhp) @ 4000rpm
Torque: 640Nm (472lb-ft) @ 2000rpm
0-100km: 9.2 secs, 0-60mph: 8.6 secs
Top Speed: 209 km/h (130mph)
Transmission: ZF 6-speed auto with manual shift capability
Four-wheel drive system: full-time four wheel drive with standard locking centre diff and Terrain [...]
Review New Ford Ranger Wildtrak :
Ford Ranger Wildtrak Specifications:
* Engine: 2953cc DOHC, four-cylinder, 16-valve
* Power: 115kW @ 3200rpm
* Torque: 380Nm @ 1800rpm
* Induction: Common-rail & turbocharged
* Transmission: Five-speed automatic
* Driven Wheels: All (with rear LSD)
* Brakes: Disc/Drum with ABS & EBD
* Top Speed: Not tested
* 0-100km/h: 12.9 seconds (as tested)
* CO2 Emissions: 274 grams per [...]
