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TOYOTA GT 86

BMW 3 SERIES

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Say goodbye to the stress of loading the family into one car for a long drive, because the new Toyota Innova turns family driving time into family fun. And, with 2nd row captain seats*, display audio system, reverse camera, ABS and driver and passenger airbags, you can rest assured that your family will always be safe and happy. Models include 2.7 VVT-i 7-seater; 2.7 VVT-i 8-seater.Contact your nearest Toyota dealer or visit www.toyota.co.za for more information.

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THE BMW 3 Series has it in spades, and thats why youve already decided to buy one, even though youre yet to take one on a test drive. Similarly, the Range Rover Evoque puts it financially within reach of more people than any other Range Rover before, and has consequently sold to more than 20 000 people before reaching

showrooms. And the Toyota GT 86 aims to inject some excitement into it. This it factor, of course, is brand appeal. And, in these exceedingly brand-conscious times, the strength or weakness of a brand can mean the difference between success and failure.

But which brands press South Africans buttons? You have to look no further than our exclusive AutoBrand survey (see page 50) for the answers. Conducted by RamsayMedia Research Solutions and Bateleur, the AutoBrand survey is the largest and most detailed of its kind, and has yielded interesting results. The one that most perfectly illustrates the power of a brand is the case of Land Rover. Finishing at or near the bottom in many of the research fields matters little; Land Rover owners love their vehicles in spite of all the trouble. When it comes to replacement time, they are most likely to buy you guessed it another Land Rover.

Then there is Toyota. One of the highlights of this issue is a first drive in the eagerly anticipated GT 86. Even by Toyotas own admittance, the past few years have been tough so the Japanese marque is returning to its roots in a bid to recapture some of the lost magic. The GT 86 is finally proof that the gigantic, once infallible automaker is serious about again providing the quality, fun and affordability on which its brand strength was built. Does the GT 86 succeed? Flip to page 34 to find out.

Judging by Toyotas middle-of-the-road performance in AutoBrand (as well as the Kia Rio/Yaris comparative test on page 76), the renewed focus on product may have come just in time.

Not so long ago, this would have been an easy decision. Now, how-ever ... See page 76.

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Adventure calls. New Tiguan.

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its the ideal way to embrace any adventure. With its muscular lines and streamlined front grille, its looks will grab

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that incorporates new generation TDI and TSI engines, the New Tiguan also features a 5-star Euro NCAP Safety Rating,

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58 Range Rover Evoque 5-dr Si4 4WD Prestige AT

64 Citron C4 VTi 120 Seduction

68 Volkswagen Polo Vivo GT

72 BMW 116i

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76 Kia Rio 1,4 Tec vs. Toyota Yaris 1,3 Xs

LONG-TERM TEST

82 Citron C3 1,6 VTi Exclusive

TECHNICAL108 The influence of sound: how important is

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112 Techtalk

114 Technimail

116 Casebook

MOTORSPORT

92 Pit talk

96 Race aces at Zwartkops: The Passion for Speed

FEBRUARY 2012

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14 Tokyo Motor Show 2011, Nissan Leaf, interview with Pierre Loing of Nissan, BMW 6 Series Gran Coup

DRIVING IMPRESSIONS

34 Toyota GT 86

42 BMW 3 Series

102 Paramount Marauder

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28 125 most significant car designs part four

50 SA AutoBrand Survey 2011: which brand is best?

46 Everyone wants a B by Mike Fourie

48 Infrastructure fallacy by Nicol Louw

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119 Newcomers: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and Toyota Auris TRD

125 Spotlight: hatches under R100 000

CAR DEALER168 Buying a classic: Ford Cortina GT

176 Bikes: Gomoto Freedom 125

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MOST WANTED3

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IN EXCLUSIVE SURVEY

TOYOTA GT 86

BMW 3 SERIES

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