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40 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Driven Thursday April 19 2018 FREE WEEKLY MAGAZINE in stands every Friday OVER 1000 VEHICLES FOR SALE The Star Best Motorbuys TM 2005 ford falCon xr6 4.0, auto, alloys, ABS, twin airbags. $10,990 2005 ToyoTa landCrUISEr 4.2 turbo diesel, 5 stage auto, intercooled, tow bar, nudge bar, NZ new. NZ NEW $3,999 1991 nissan navara 2Wd 2.4 petrol 5spd, p/s, Tuff deck liner, canopy, very original ute in tidy condition, drives well. $95 pw 2009 SUZUKI ESCUDO SALOMON LTD 2.4L auto, hi/low 4wd, stability control, sunroof, cruise control, hi/low 4wd, 18” alloys, hard to find! STUNNINg $16,995 www.tcm4wd.co.nz 2001 MITSUBISHI PaJEro 3.5, auto, alloys, ABS, twin airbags, 7 seater. $8,990 2003 HoldEn CoMModorE UTE 5.7, auto, alloys, ABS, twin airbags. $16,990 275 Colombo St, Christchurch. Cnr Colombo & Milton Sts. 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Was $17,995 noW $13,995 SAVE $3000 401 TUAM ST - OpEN 7 DAYS WAYNE 021 0821 9854 2009 cHRySlER PT CruisEr 5 door, 25kms, Air Conditioning, ABs Brakes, Air Bag(s), Car stereo, Central locking, Electric Mirrors, Windows and seats, Power steering, remote locking. $13,995 123 SEAVIEW ROAD, NEW BRIGHTON | Phone: 388 9703 www.storermotors.co.nz New direction for Holden Commodore • By Ross Kiddie THE MEDIA launch of Holden’s Commodore would have to be the most significant release of a new model in this country for 2018. Sadly, I wasn’t there for it. I had made prior arrangements to be in Melbourne for a rock concert which happened to fall on the same day. Nevertheless, I was scheduled into one of the new models on my home patch for two weeks after my return, becoming one of the first journalists to have a home patch drive of the exciting new model. Of course, Commodore is no longer Australian, the closing down of all Australian new car manufacturing took care of that, the new model is sourced completely built-up from Europe. The new Commodore lands here with three engine variations. Sadly, it is now sans V8, but there are two 2-litre, four-cylinder models, one petrol and one diesel, and a 3.6-litre V6 model with four-wheeldrive. The four-cylinder units are both turbocharged and drive through the front wheels only. While the drivelines are vastly different to what Commodore owners have previously enjoyed, there are both wagon and liftback options along with varying grade levels. Over time, I’m sure I’ll work my way through several variants in the 12-model line-up, the first out of the block was a V6 RS-V liftback. The new model is everything a Commodore owner would relate to, it is big car, quiet, comfortable and in V6 form, very powerful, although it took me a while to get my head around the fact that it is four-wheeldrive and the engine sits transversely under the bonnet, in contrast to its predecessor which was a longitudinal configuration. Developing 235kW and 381Nm, the engine is strong and delivers with a nice sound, it isn’t overbearing, but you can tell it is an angry, feisty unit which likes to work hard. Of course, being a large capacity V6 it doesn’t have to hunt towards the high end of the rev band, it is hooked to a conventional ninespeed automatic transmission that works to keep the revs low, changing early so that fuel use is minimised. HOLDEN COMMODORE: Now sourced from Europe. On that subject, Holden claim an 8.9l/100km (32mpg) combined cycle average for the V6. The driveline is wonderful, it is silky smooth in all areas and provides that large car power that we have come to expect from the big Aussie battlers down under. At open road speed, movement is hushed and it glides over road ripples balanced and poised. • Price – Holden Commodore RS-V liftback, $58,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4897mm; width, 1863mm; height, 1455mm • Configuration – V6, four-wheel-drive, 3649cc, 235kW, 381Nm, nine-speed automatic. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 7.8sec • Fuel usage – 8.9l/100km A lot of the latter is due to the all-drive system, the new Commodore feels controlled and tight in the chassis. Saying that, the suspension is absorbent, the spring and damper rates are biased towards comfort and the in-cabin ride is glorious and it’s not often I say that about any car on Christchurch battered roads. I took the test car on my favoured route east of the Malvern Hills and it cruises the high country roads beautifully, it could easily be mistaken for a further development of its Aussie predecessor such is its poise and level of comfort. When pushed into a quick corner there is surety within the floorpan that provides confidence, there is a lot of feedback from what the tyres are doing in relation to the road surface, and sitting on high quality, sport specification Continental rubber (245/45 x 18in) there is a lot of natural grip and directional stability on offer. Of course, the new Commodore is all about replicating the large car balance we are used to, and it does that brilliantly. Not only is there a huge area to spread around inside, but there is huge load space. On our Melbourne trip, my wife and I were picked up from the central city and taken to the airport by a friend who has recently purchased one of the last generation Aussie Commodores, our two large suitcases were difficult to load into the boot through the narrow opening. Not so in the newcomer, the same suitcases were easily transported. In RS-V specification, the V6 liftback sits at $58,990, that fits well with the last of the outgoing models. For that money it comes with a high degree of specification, major items include full leather trim with heated seats, MyLink infotainment network, head-up display, paddleshift transmission selectors and satellite navigation. Of course, even though it is European sourced the new generation Commodore qualifies for a five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program safety rating. Even though it is different in many areas, General Motors has done well to make the new Commodore feel like what a buyer would expect from the nameplate. From my first experience, I’d go as far as to say it has done that well, it feels very Commodore-like and is a pleasurable drive for all occupants. Watch this space for further drives, I’m scheduled into a Calais soon and it is my intention to further report its dynamics in-depth.
The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday April 19 2018 41 Sport Ultimate Warrior returns to face Dragons • By Michael Burgess THE ULTIMATE Warrior is back. Simon Mannering is in line to start his first NRL game of the season after being named in the Warriors side to face the St George Illawarra Dragons on Friday night at Mt Smart Stadium. Mannering missed the first four matches with a shoulder injury picked up in the pre-season, but has been impressive since his return to action in a bench role against the Cowboys in round five. He played 57min against North Queensland (70m from nine runs and 23 tackles) and 61min against Brisbane (70m from 10 runs, 33 tackles). “It felt good to be back out there, physically it felt fine,” said Mannering, who will make his 283rd NRL appearance on Friday. “I don’t really mind where I play; I’ll play wherever is best for the team.” Mannering’s switch back to the edge should also revitalise him, after a few years at lock with a seemingly endless defensive workload. Mannering replaces Leivaha Pulu, who appeared in the first six matches of the season but was forced off with a foot injury midway through the first half last Saturday. Filling Mannering’s spot on the interchange is 44- game front-rower Albert Vete. Vete has been a regular over the last three seasons but has been consigned to reserve grade so far this year. He helped his cause with a standout display against the Sea Eagles last Saturday, with 174m from 15 runs including 55 post-contact metres with six tackle breaks. Aside from Vete, the other players on the extended eightman bench are utility Jazz Tevaga, prop Sam Lisone, centre Gelling, prop Chris Satae, halfback Mason Lino, second-rower Isaiah Papali’i and wing Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. After six consecutive Saturday matches, the encounter with the Dragons will be the first of eight Friday night matches the Warriors play this season. – NZ Herald THE SWAMP ISLINGTON TAVERN 670 MAIN SOUTH RD, ISLINGTON P. 349 7337 12 cold beers on tap Bar Meals | 18 Pokies Full TAB Facility Garden Bar | Weekend Music BOTTLESTORE BEST DEALS IN TOWN! LET OUR COURTESY VAN COME TO YOU 2018 NRL TIPPING COMPETITION ROUND 72 (19th – 22nd April) Bulldogs v Roosters Warriors v Dragons Broncos v Storm Rabbitohs v Raiders Wests Tigers v Knights Cowboys v Titans Eels v Sea Eagles Sharks v Panthers OUR ExPERT’s sELECTIONs Andy Carr Austin Motor Company Ben Rogers The Flooring Warehouse Mike Olds Rockcote CAR OF THE WEEK! Roosters Warriors Storm Rabbitohs Wests Tigers Titans Eels Panthers Currently placed: 1st Roosters Dragons Storm Rabbitohs Wests Tigers Cowboys Sea Eagles Panthers Currently placed: 3rd Bulldogs Warriors Broncos Rabbitohs Wests Tigers Cowboys Sea Eagles Sharks Currently placed: 2nd 2001 SubARu lEgACy 2.0, turbo auto, alloys, ABS, twin airbags. $7,990 275 Colombo St, Christchurch Cnr Colombo & Milton Sts Ph: 337 9629 VINYL pLaNk pIckS of the week successfully selected: 29/48 successfully selected: 26/48 successfully selected: 28/48 Alpine Stormy Grey Honey Ash Blonde Oak PLUS MUCH MORE INSTORE aLL $29.95m 2 SaVINgS of up to $30m 2 Silverwood 47 Gasson Street Ph 353 8899 Hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri www.theflooringwarehouse.co.nz steve Lennon Woodford Glen Speedway Roosters Warriors Storm Rabbitohs Wests Tigers Cowboys Sea Eagles Panthers Currently placed: successfully selected: 5th= 23/48 Andrew McCormick Brandts-Giesen McCormick Bulldogs Warriors Broncos Rabbitohs Tigers Cowboys Sea Eagles Sharks Currently placed: successfully selected: 4th 25/48 stephen Moffat Islington Tavern Roosters Dragons Storm Rabbitohs Wests Tigers Cowboys Sea Eagles Panthers Currently placed: successfully selected: 5th= 23/48 • TOOLS • AIR TOOLS • ALLOY JACKS • BATTERIES • OIL & MUCH MORE! OPEN TUES-FRI 9AM - 4.30PM 129 NORTH AVON RD, CHRISTCHURCH www.woodfordglen.co.nz
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