Tiger Wheel & Tyre is driving the green initiative with the launch of the company’s first solar-powered store.
South Africa’s much-loved automotive parts and fitment brand marks another milestone in its journey towards a healthier environment – and its drive for carbon neutrality.
The Company’s Fourways store is very proud to be the first of the Tiger Wheel & Tyre family to complete the move to solar power. This is just the first store to go solar, as the Company continues its mission to prioritize a carbon-neutral footprint, with all stores running on solar energy within the next three years. Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s other fitment centres are currently in various phases of this transition.
The Company cemented its decision to use renewable energy for a number of reasons. The most important of these is the brand’s stated responsibility to ensure a healthier future for generations to come.
Other important factors that informed this decision include soaring energy prices and the uncertainty of load-shedding in South Africa.
Alex Taplin, TiAuto Investments CEO, is passionate about the project. “Society and that includes us, our shareholders and financiers have a duty to take active steps towards using clean renewable energy sources to lessen our impact upon the environment. State-of-the-art technology that embraces sustainability is now readily available, so it would be highly remiss of us were we not to incorporate these technologies and obvious benefits into our everyday operations.”
“The advantages of solar power are tangible and measurable. By way of example, if we take just the initial Fourways store pilot project, we’re looking at a reduction of over 28,000kg of reduced CO² emissions per annum. That’s the equivalent of 64 trees saved.”
“And that’s just one store! Once we have fully executed stores in Phase 1 to solar power, representing 16 stores, we will be reducing emissions equivalent by over 560,000 kg of CO², as well as reducing our oil equivalent by 80,000 litres a year. That’s the same as saving 1,200 trees a year. We call on other businesses to move to sustainable energy, as we will all benefit in the end.”
Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s solar solution is all the more impressive as it enables stores to continue full operation at normal capacity, without any reduction in our product or superior service offerings. What’s more, thanks to being increasingly self-sufficient from a power supply perspective, Company’s power system is now even more stable, and in a small way, we can assist by reducing reliance on an already overburdened Eskom Grid.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) logo will now be included on the Kaizer Chiefs Football Club’s jersey.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) and Kaizer Chiefs Football Club are pleased to announce that their existing partnership agreement will now include the manufacturer’s logo on the Amakhosi jersey.
The Toyota logo will be emblazoned on the left sleeve of the shirt and will either be black, gold or white – depending on the colour of the shirt.
According to TSAM’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Leon Theron: “Toyota and Kaizer Chiefs have been in partnership for only five years, yet it feels like we have been on this journey forever.
It all started in 2017 when we became the official motor vehicle supplier to Amakhosi – a commitment which was meant to last three years.
“Fast forward to 2022, that collaboration has not waned – on the contrary, we are solidifying our partnership. We are excited that we will now have our Toyota logo emblazoned on the sleeve of Chiefs shirts. Moreover, we could not be more excited as the replica jersey – with similar branding – will soon be available at stores nationwide.”
The existing partnership saw Toyota providing the Club with 20 vehicles to meet all Kaizer Chiefs’ transportation requirements at inception.
With the updated deal, TSAM has added an additional 10 vehicles to the Chiefs fleet – all branded in the famous gold and black colours of Amakhosi. The fleet ranges from hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, bakkies to panel vans and minibuses.
The new deal will also have a sizeable cash component which will help the Club with its day-to-day operations.
Kaizer Chiefs Marketing & Commercial Director Jessica Motaung, expressed her delight over this new multimillion-rand sponsorship deal that has been signed with Toyota SA.
“It is thrilling for us to once again align with a multinational company such as Toyota, that is so prevalently invested in the growth of sport in South Africa and the world,” says Motaung. “Our partnership is an example of how two brands who are trusted by their customers/supporters can come together in order to deliver value for each other and we have no doubt that this new positioning will see us continue to deliver for each other.
“We are looking forward to more exciting collaborations with team Toyota and we will again work toward taking millions of our supporters with on this journey. We will soon be announcing some great initiatives that will benefit them when they return to stadiums and on digital platforms. This way we will continue to ‘lead the way.’”
Kaizer Chiefs and Toyota will take some key learnings from the last five years and enhance Amakhosi supporters experience and engage for the duration of the partnership.
“We are truly grateful to Kaizer Chiefs that they have afforded us a platform to realise some of our ideals through our shared values. We hope that our association can grow from strength to strength and that we continue to be significant players both on and off the field,” Theron concludes.
The Taigo, Volkswagen’s compact SUV coupé, will join the T SUV model range in the first half of 2022
The Taigo will join the T-Cross and T-Roc as Volkswagen’s trio of compact SUVs in the A0 SUV segment. By the end of 2022, Volkswagen’s T SUV range will consist of seven models namely the T-Cross, Taigo, T-Roc, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace, Tiguan R (launching in the local market in the third quarter of 2022) and Touareg.
Taigo derives its name from a combination of ‘tiger’ and ‘Taiga’, which is a forest in the Northern Hemisphere. Taigo symbolises strength, outdoors and adventure. The SUV’s name starts with the letter ‘T’ and follows Volkswagen’s naming convention for its SUVs in South Africa.
The new Volkswagen Taigo impresses with its trendy crossover body style, raised seating position and pioneering connectivity. Numerous driver assistance systems guarantee comfort and a high level of safety for all passengers. With full LED headlights, a digital cockpit and the latest generation of infotainment systems, the Taigo sets high technology standards in its class.
The Taigo will be offered with Volkswagen’s popular tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof. The Volkswagen Taigo will only be available with the 1.0 TSI 85kW DSG® engine.
Our roads might look sturdy and capable but in reality, they are much softer than you think.
Potholes are a motorist’s worst nightmare and a nuisance on our roads. They form on almost all the roads in our country and cause considerable damage to our vehicles.
Whether you are avoiding one or driving straight through it, potholes make you cringe and leave you worried about the cost of repairing various components of your car.
Before talking about which parts you should have checked after hitting a pothole, let’s start by looking at what causes potholes in the first place.
How Potholes Form
Potholes develop when water on the road seeps under the pavement through cracks in the road. When the temperature drops below 32°, the water freezes and expands, forcing the pavement to rise.
As the day heats up and the temperature rises, the compromised section of the road contracts and breaks as vehicles drive over the pavement. The result is a pothole in the road.
In cold climates, the freeze-thaw cycles during winter and spring are a key contributing factor to the formation of potholes. The more freeze-thaw cycles a pothole goes through, the larger the pothole can become.
When it’s warmer, heat is the culprit. Heat causes splits in the road that serves as an entry point for water. The pothole forms as traffic goes over the gap in the pavement causing the top layer of the road to crumble.
Car Parts Which Get Damaged By Potholes
Tyres and Rims
Tie Rod Ends
Control Arm
Shocks and Struts
What Are These Parts and What Do They Do?
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1. Tyres and Rims
Mowing straight into a pothole impacts your tyre first. If the tyre is underinflated, the sidewall is most likely to pinch and the tyre will immediately lose air and go flat in seconds.
On the other hand, the impact created by hitting a pothole can separate the liner from the tyre body, causing a bubble to develop on the sidewall which could eventually result in a blow-out.
Hitting the pothole with extreme force could cause the rim to chip, crack or bend. A bent wheel won’t roll smoothly and will most likely make a lot of noise asides from creating an uncomfortable riding experience; and besides, the tyre could deflate almost immediately there is a problem with the rim. Sometimes a bent rim can be repaired but those with cracks and chips will have to be replaced as they will eventually collapse.
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2. Tie Rod Ends
Tie rod ends are small, swivelling ball joints that connect your power steering gear to the wheel. Prone to damage and wear, tie end rods can bend and in extreme cases, come apart altogether, leaving you in need of a tow.
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3. Control Arm
Your car’s suspension system is designed to absorb impact while providing a smooth ride. When driving under normal circumstances, various components of the suspension system rebound to soak up the effects of shock along the road while your car’s control arms maintain the vertical position of your wheels.
In the event of a jarring hit against a pothole, the impact can cause a control arm to bend. This will result in your steering being off-center and your alignment becoming misaligned. Other damage could result in broken ball joints and damaged shocks and struts.
4. Shocks and Struts
Hitting rocks the entire suspension system and can cause premature wear and tear on shocks and struts, but spotting damage to shocks and struts can be tricky.
A flat tyre or bent rim are obvious signs of damage after slamming into a pothole and you’ll have a hard time driving with either of these problems afterward.
However, damage to your shocks and struts can be difficult to spot, so you need to be on the lookout for the followings signs.
Excessive bouncing
Loss of control
Swaying and rolling when turning
Excessive vibration
Front end diving when braking
Squatting when accelerating
Sitting lower in front or rear
Uneven tire wear
Fixing Pothole Damage
If you have hit one or more potholes and suspect you may have damaged more than just your tyre and rim, it would be best to take your car for a thorough inspection at an accredited tyre service provider.
They will most likely check your vehicle’s alignment among other things and provide you with a report of what may need to be fixed or replaced.
Remember that the longer you put off getting your vehicle inspected the more damage you may cause by continuing to drive it.
Xolile Letlaka claimed a double podium at the prestigious Kyalami 9-Hour, earning a third place finish in the SA GT 1-Hour race, before racing to a superb second place in the Kyalami 9-Hour National GT3 class along with teammates Tschops Sipuka and Philip Kekana.
Sipuka and Kekana were recruited into the team as a homage to the missed international opportunities their talent deserved.
The Stradale Racing/Into Africa Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo team created history as the first all-Black African team to enter – and finish – the Kyalami 9-hour. The team gained enormous exposure and interest from the International media on the grid before, during and after the race, garnering the loudest applause from the throngs of spectators as they mounted the podium.
The pre-race grid activities included Letlaka revealing his Africa Race Together Foundation, an initiative aimed at driving sustainability in national and international motorsport through diversity. The Foundation aims to identify and nurture emerging talent across all spectrums of the sport.
After the race, an elated Letlaka said: “Racing in the Kyalami 9-Hour was an amazing feeling, made even more special with the crowd so strongly behind us. We got a huge cheer at the end which was quite emotional for us. This is how motorsport should be.”
“The car ran perfectly for the whole race. This result is a testament to the whole Stradale Team as well as Tschops and Philip,” he concluded.
A weary Sipuka summed up his Kyalami 9-Hour experience: “The Lamborghini is an exciting car to drive. The team did their best and worked wonders during the event. Racing at night doesn’t happen very often – you really need an extra set of eyes out there as all your brake markers have disappeared into the night. You need high concentration levels as the last thing you want is to throw the race away in the dying minutes.”
Kekana, the oldest member of the trio was equally thrilled with the team’s result: “I had minimal seat time before the race. Once I worked out just how good a GT3 car is, I started to explore its capabilities more and more as the race went on. I’m really happy for the team and amazed at just how much support we enjoyed from the crowd. It’s an experience I’ll remember for the rest of my life”.
Marcia joins the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) senior executive team as the newly appointed Department Executive for Dealer and Business Development.
Marcia Mayaba has an impressive track record within the automotive industry, which spans over two decades.
She has worked across various fields, including truck rental, car rental, leasing and fleet management as well as having extensive retail experience, holding positions of General Manager, Dealer Principal and Franchise Executive, and was the first female in the South African Motor industry to head a Motor Group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange when she was appointed as the Chief Executive of Barloworld Motor Retail.
During her tenure with Barloworld, Marcia also held the role of Vice President of the National Automobile Dealers Association. In 2021 Marcia was voted as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Africa – Automotive Supply Chain.
“We are excited to have Marcia join the IMSAf team, especially with her wealth of experience, where she will be instrumental in bringing to life the IMSAf vision of transformation, high performance and results,” says Mongezi Hermans, Senior Vice President Human Capital and Corporate Affairs at Isuzu.
Looking forward to the challenge, Marcia Mayaba, Department Executive for Dealer and Business Development says “The role is both exciting and challenging at the same time. It aims at bringing about transformation, not only from a diversity and inclusion perspective, but also from the way we conduct business with our business partners and the dealer network into the future”.
Marcia completed a Gordon Institute of Business Science Programme for Management Development, a Diploma in Public Relations from Lesley Carnelley Business College and an Advanced Certificate in Road Transport obtained from the Rand Afrikaans University (R.A.U), now the University of Johannesburg.
She has also completed Dealer Principal Management Training Programmes both at OEM and retail levels. She also holds a Sewell’s Dealership Management Qualification.
A car which has been involved in a high impact collision usually resembles a crumpled up piece of paper, making you wonder if you wouldn’t have been safer in a car that had remained more rigid.
Imagine jumping from a significant height and keeping your legs straight when landing? That wouldn’t be very comfortable as there would be nothing to absorb the shock. If however, you attempted the same jump and landed with your knees slightly bent you’d most likely experience a slightly softer landing.
The difference between the two jumps would be the bent knees which help absorb impact upon landing.
The same principle applies when you have a car accident. Of course, stepping out of a vehicle that looks much like a crumpled piece of tissue is sure to make you wonder just how safe you are. Most of us would feel more secure if we believed we had the protection of a rigid, unyielding tank. But, in fact, the opposite is true.
Why Manufacturers Develop Crumple Zones
According to Richard Green, National Director of SAMBRA (South African Motor Body Repairers Association) an association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), most car manufacturers develop crumple zones on automobiles because they help absorb the shock of an impact.
Crumple zones also help absorb the force of the impact within the crumple zone, rather than being transferred to the safety cell which envelopes the occupants of the car.
This is a delicate balancing act as Green points out. “On the one hand, a car’s frame has to be strong enough to resist a certain amount of force, but too much resistance may lead to injury for the car’s inhabitants. Getting this balance right means considering the size and weight of the vehicle.
You also need to think about the force that may arise if a car collides with a moving object as opposed to a stationary one. All of these dynamics must be taken into account,” Green explains.
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He adds that it’s not all up to the vehicle manufacturer. The driver and passenger also have a role to play, by ensuring they are wearing seatbelts. “If not, the idea of a safety cell is compromised, because no matter how carefully a car’s crumple zones are designed, it is inevitable that some force will remain unabsorbed. However, when you wear your seatbelt, you make sure that this is mitigated as far as possible.”
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This raises another question.
If crumple zones ensure that most of the force of impact is absorbed or at least directed away from those inside the car, why not make the whole car a crumple zone? The answer to this, Green says, is because the ceilings, floors, and doors folding on the passengers would spell certain disaster.
“The crumple zones are usually located at the front and back of the car, while the passenger cabin is far more rigid. Where crumple zones handle external force, airbags ensure the driver and passenger do not make contact, upon impact, with the rigid dashboard or steering wheel inside the car,” he says.
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Crumple Zone & Safety Cage
The capsule in which inhabitants sit – the safety cage – is also reinforced with pillars running the length of the car (from floor to ceiling), side-impact bars, the roof, and the floor itself.
These features ensure that the safety cage maintains its shape in the event of a collision.
Side impact bars in a car Image Credit: SKODA
Crumple zones have been a key part of car design since as far back as 1932 and were first introduced by Bela Barenyi, an engineer for Mercedes- Benz. Although cars have obviously changed and evolved dramatically since then, Barenyi’s concept of a vehicle sectioned into a rigid central zone surrounded by the front and back crumple zones remains unchanged.
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Numerous tests have shown that a crumple zone can stop a car upon collision in 0.2 seconds as opposed to 0.1 seconds if the car, theoretically, did not have crumple zones. In this scenario, the crumple zone therefore literally cuts the force of the crash in half. This means that you have very little to worry about if your car is severely damaged in a crash.
The idea of such an expensive item folding in on itself in this manner can be quite disconcerting, but for your safety, this is precisely what your car should do if you are to remain as safe as possible.” Green concludes.
Source: Press release prepared on behalf of SAMBRA by Cathy Findley PR
Old and worn tyres are difficult to dispose of due to their size, shape and because they are not environmentally friendly.
Tyres are standard equipment in vehicles but getting rid of them at the end of their life-span can be problematic. One simply cannot put unwanted tyres in the trash along with other household waste. Due to the materials used in their production, tyres are hazardous to the environment and as such need to be disposed of carefully.
Recycling is the safest and most effective way of getting rid of tyres. It is a long term solution which gives new life to old tyres through the manufacture of other products which can be used in various industries.
The Process of Recycling Tyres
Tyre recyclers collect old tyres from retail outlets and transport them to tyre recycling processing facilities for processing.
Tyres are sorted by size and composition then placed on conveyor belts ready for shredding.
The first stage of the tyre shredding process reduces each tyre to approximately 5cm pieces. The second stage used a granulator, which further reduces each 5cm piece into a 19mm size granule.
Next, the steel within each tyre granule is removed (the steel is re-useable), then stored into large hoppers in preparation for the next stage of the process.
Depending on the fineness required for the manufacture of the end product, the granules are cut further and pushed through various sized sieves to produce different levels of coarseness.
At this stage of the recycling process, the tyres are as small as breadcrumbs and as such are called ‘rubber crumbs’.
The rubber crumbs are packaged according to coarseness, ready for distribution.
Products Made From Recycled Tyres
There are many different products made from recycled tyres. These include:
1. Athletic Tracks
Rubber granules are mixed with polyurethane binder to produce surfaces such as athletics tracks. The use of recycled rubber provided assistance with impact absorption and injury reduction.
2. Playground Surfaces
Recycled rubber is used in the production of play safe surfaces such as children’s playgrounds. Similar to sport surfaces, the playground surfaces made from rubber crumbs and shreds, are durable, porous and low-maintenance. They also assist with impact absorption and injury reduction.
3. Brake Shoes
Rubber crumbs are used in the manufacture of asbestos-free brake shoes. The advantage of using recycled rubber in producing brake shoes is that the rubber component reduces noise and improves wear and tear due to its heat-resistant nature.
4. Matting Surfaces
Various matting products are made from recycled rubber for both commercial and domestic use. These include non-slip door mats and marine surfaces. Mats made from recycled tyres are hardwearing, weather resistant and can be washed easily.
5. Sports Surfaces
Recycled rubber is used under synthetic grass for added softness. Rubber crumbs are also processed into a material which is used to hold the synthetic grass upright when laid onto the pitch.
6. Tile Adhesive
Recycled rubber is becoming more commonly used in the manufacture of tile adhesives, allowing the adhesive to retain a great deal of the flexible properties of cured rubber. The flexibility of rubber prevents the tiles from cracking as a result of building movement over time. In addition, recycled rubber provides water-resistant and sound dampening properties.
7. New Tyre Production
Recycled rubber is in the manufacture of passenger tyres. By mixing recycled rubber with uncured rubber to form a filling compound prior to the tyre baking process, tyre manufacturers are able to reduce the amount of new materials used in the production of passenger tyres. This results in lower cost of tyre manufacture.
8. Building Materials
Mixed with polyurethane binder, recycled rubber granules are used in the production of building materials such as insulation for use in under flooring and walls.
With the current weather pattern of frequent rain, keeping your vehicle safe from water damage has become a very important consideration for motorists.
With the current weather pattern of frequent rain, heavy down pours and flooding around large parts of the country, keeping your vehicle safe from water damage has become a very important consideration for motorists.
The problem is exacerbated by sizeable puddles of water forming over the roads due to ineffective storm water drains not draining effectively and insufficient road maintenance.
“Not only does this present a road safety hazard, but the water can be equally hazardous to your car,” says Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI).
Ranft says possible damage from water can impact a number of different components in one’s car ranging from your engine control unit (ECU) to gearbox control unit. Water can enter the electronic components and cause the engine to stall. This presents a danger to the driver if he/she is left stranded on the road.
Excess water can also impact a car’s air cleaner intake which is usually fitted low on a car. “This presents a great risk as taking in excess water can damage the car engine. Water sucked into engine can cause hydro lock. This will destroy the inner working of the vehicle engine at great cost to the driver.”
One also has to watch out for seemingly insignificant if parking a car outside. “It is important to drain under the windscreen wipers as they can become blocked due to leaves and twigs. If left unattended, the debris could lead to damage to the engine ECU as water can enter the ECU (engine control unit) and/or the gearbox control unit. As a result the car can stall leading to expensive repairs. “It can be easily avoided with regular maintenance like cleaning cowl panels and water draining systems,” says Ranft.
In order to prevent damage motorists should follow the following guidelines:
Never drive too fast into a pool of water if you are not sure of the depth of the puddle. This can lead to the vehicle being damage or even being totally flooded with water. Dangerous aquaplaning is also a risk and can cause the driver to lose control.
Avoid fast-flowing low water bridges. Fast flowing water over low water bridges as little as 6 inch can sweep a vehicle downstream.
Be alert for hidden potholes covered by water which can cause damage to the vehicle rims, tyres and alignment.
Always drive with your headlights on when it is raining to make your vehicle more clearly visible. In heavy rain or misty conditions it may even be necessary to switch hazard lights on to be more visible
Never speed in the rain. Drive slowly and maintain additional following distances.
Remember: It doesn’t take much water to cause a car to stall, particularly as is can be difficult to gauge how deep the water actually is.
Depending on the conditions, it could be difficult to tell how deep the water actually is and almost impossible to detect if there isn’t a pothole lurking under its surface. It is best to approach any amount of water with caution.
Subaru Southern Africa’s most popular SUV, the Subaru Forester is now available in dealerships across the country.
Subaru Southern Africa’s most popular SUV, the Subaru Forester has received a mid-life update and is further heightening its appeal.
The MY2022 Forester marks Subaru Southern Africa’s 30th year in South Africa, and is available in four derivatives including the 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre variants in their respective Sport and Premium trims and specifications.
Design Changes
The biggest exterior design changes have taken place at the front of the vehicle. A larger, hexagonal grille takes centre stage with a reduced headlight design, resulting in a more dynamic and sturdier stance.
The grille and front bumper now incorporate more use of black elements around the redesigned headlight and foglamp clusters. Reworked headlights now include an array of LED bulbs for improved driver vision as part of the Forester Adaptive Headlamps and High Beam Assist features.
On the Forester Sport, the fog lamps are six-bulb LED units within a black housing where the Premium Forester’s fog lamp housing includes three chromed horizontal pieces for a more urban finish. Further along the flanks of the Forester, the mirror caps, A and B-pillar covers as well as the rear spoiler and tailgate finishes have all been enhanced.
On the Forester Sport, the mirror caps and rear are finished in a geometric textured material, where the Premium Forester is finished in chromed mirror covers and a high gloss black cover.
The new Forester sits on redesigned 17-inch alloy wheels on the base model or 18-inch alloy wheels on the high spec models. The new 18-inch wheel design on the Premium Forester is a new five-spoke, dual-tone design for a purposeful and yet elegant stance. This is in contrast to the all-black multi-spoke wheels on the more adventurous Forester Sport.
For the MY2022 Forester, a new Cascade Green Silica colour has been added in place of the Jasper Green Metallic. This new colour joins the rest of the colour palette of: Crimson Red Pearl; Crystal Black Silica; Crystal White Pearl; Horizon Blue Pearl; Ice Silver Metallic; Magnetite Grey Metallic; Sepia Bronze Metallic for the Premium derivatives.
For the Forester Sport, the colours remain unchanged as: Magnetite Grey Metallic; Ice Silver Metallic; Dark Blue Pearl; Crystal Black Silica and Crystal White Pearl.
Better Ride. Better Dynamics.
The powertrains remain unchanged on all derivatives of the new Forester, but the front suspension has been tweaked to improve steering responsiveness, ride quality and handling by reworking the coil springs and dampers.
X-Mode, Subaru’s smart all-terrain programme has also been updated with improved Hill Descent Control speed management. To enhance driver control, the revised system allows for manual acceleration on descent, with the system re-engaging Hill descent Control when the driver stops accelerating. X-Mode is available on all Subaru Forester models.
EyeSight Version 4.0
A more advanced version of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is introduced to the MY2022 Subaru Forester. The new system delivers all-round improvement for use under a wider array of conditions and environments.
There is a new dual camera system with a much wider field of view, almost double what it was. Together with improved software, the system is faster and more intuitive, working to deploy the myriad EyeSight safety functions such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Departure and Sway Warning with even better precision. The system now works with better efficiency at intersections, where accidents frequently occur.
Also offered with EyeSight 4.0 are three new technologies that employ active steering inputs:
Active Lane Centering works within the Adaptive Cruise Control function to ensures the vehicle remains in the centre of the lane. This reduces driver fatigue. When the system is active, the driver’s Multi-Function Display as well as the Information Display screen show the Active Tracking graphics, depicting the system at work.
Lane Departure Prevention assists in keeping the vehicle within the correct lane by actively steering back into the correct lane.
Autonomous Emergency Steering works as an accident prevention function and can steer the vehicle to avoid an accident, be it a pedestrian, another vehicle or a cyclist. Autonomous Emergency Steering sometimes works in conjunction with the Emergency braking function but can also work when the system deems emergency braking is not adequate to reduce the severity of a collision.
ES or EyeSight-equipped Forester’s also include Blind Spot Detection technology with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert as standard features. Reverse Automatic Braking is also included on EyeSight-equipped models, a system which uses sensors to detect objects and can automatically stop the vehicle if the driver does not take evasive action in time while reversing.
ES-spec Foresters remain the safest vehicles in their class with the highest 5-star safety ratings across all global safety ratings agencies. EyeSight contributes significantly to Forester safety, but even base-spec Subaru Foresters are loaded with ground-up safety technology and engineering that still keeps them in the 5-star safety rating standard.
2022 Model Line-Up and Pricing
Subaru Forester 2.0i CVT
Subaru Forester 2.0i-S ES CVT
Subaru Forester 2.5i-Sport ES CVT
Subaru Forester 2.5i-S ES CVT
Engine Capacity
2.0-l Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder
2.0-l Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder
2.5-l Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder
2.5-l Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder
Power
115 kW
115 kW
136 kW
136 kW
Torque
196 Nm
196 Nm
239 Nm
239 Nm
Fuel Consumption
7.6l/100km
7.6l/100km
8.3l/100km
8.3l/100km
C02 Emissions
179g/km
179g/km
193g/km
193g/km
Price
R486 000
R564 000
R599 000
R649 000
Nteo Nkoli, Marketing Manager at Subaru Southern Africa says, “The new Forester, like the Foresters that have come before it, continues to be the most popular seller in our range of cars. These updates will certainly find more appeal with our customers because they show our innovation, our versatility and our focus on safety – the very things that our customers love about our cars and brand.”
The new Subaru Forester is the all-season, all-weather SUV. Local introduction of the new Forester is scheduled for January 2022.
The new Subaru Forester is sold with a 3yr/75 000km full Maintenance Plan as well as 5yr/150 000km Warranty. These are extendable, with various plans available to Subaru customers.
If your car has disc brakes, then you’ve got a small piece of material called a brake pad to thank each time you slow down or stop. When you press down on the brake pedal, brake pads are pushed against a disc in your tyre, creating the friction that slows your car.
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