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36 Wednesday November 28 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SELWYN TIMES Drop what you’re doing! TRITON 2WD GLX-R DOUBLE CAB MANUAL $29,990+ORC * Automatic model available for only $31,990 +ORC The Triton Runout is on. Drop everything, and if you’re quick you can pick up • 17" Alloys • 2.4L Turbo Diesel • 7.1L per 100km efficiency (manual) • Sports Suspension • Cruise Control • Smartphone Connectivity • Reversing Camera • Daytime Running Lights • 5-Star Safety and a 10 Year Powertrain Warranty † . Call 03 379 0588 or visit christchurchmitsubishi.co.nz CHRISTCHURCH MITSUBISHI 386 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch. 03 379 0588 | christchurchmitsubishi.co.nz *Price listed is for Triton 2WD GLX-R manual and excludes on road costs, which includes registration, WoF, 1,000km road user charges and a full tank of fuel. Available while stocks last. † Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond Advantage warranty conditions. 10 year / 160,000km Powertrain Warranty (whichever comes first) (non transferable). 5 year / 130,000km New Vehicle Warranty (whichever comes first) (non transferable).
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday November 28 2018 37 Motoring Local News Now Drive past the petrol stations in a Kona Fire rages, homes at risk • By Ross Kiddie THE FUTURE is now. Electric vehicles are the talking point, and while Tesla is seen as the glamour brand and has stolen the limelight in that part of the market, it’s now time for the mainstream manufacturers to stand up and be counted. Sure, there are a plethora of petrol/electric hybrids available in our market, and heaps of pre-owned Nissan Leafs from Japan, but there are just a few electric-only models that can be purchased new here. One manufacturer which is offering a good cross-section of electric and hybrid models is Hyundai. In recent times it has launched a smallish liftback model – the Ioniq – in electriconly form (as well as hybrid), and just lately the Kona has landed with electric propulsion, bearing in mind the small sport utility vehicle is also here in normallyaspirated and turbocharged petrol variants. When I look back in my diary for this year, I see I’ve spent more time in Kona than any other model. It’s just as well then that I like it, the Kona a neat mid-size SUV which punches above its weight in terms of driveability and practicality. It lands here HYUNDAI KONA: Plug it in and charge it up. from $31,990, but it is a bit of a step up to buy the electric Elite 64kWh at $79,990. Sure, there’s a soon-to-be-launched lower power version (39kWh), but as with most new electric-only models in the market there is a price premium. However, that’s no detraction, the Kona EV is a fine piece of work and it is a car which will go a long way towards meeting the sales target for EVs. As mentioned, the Kona is mid-size and there is little compromise in the electric model. Yes, the boot space is slightly diminished but elsewhere you’ll find little difference inside. That is, unless you are the driver, the controls and layout of the console and dash area is quite different to the standard car. Notably, there are four push buttons for the direct drive transmission, all self-explanatory – drive, reverse, park and neutral. There are also paddle shifters; well, they don’t really shift gears, they simply add or reduce drag on the electric motor to promote the feeling of gearing. There are also several drive modes to increase or lower a sporty feel. Ordinarily, the electric power is ushered in with a solid surge right from the point of first movement. That’s because full power is available instantly, and if you take into account there • Price – Hyundai Kona EV Elite, $73,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4165mm; width, 1800mm; height, 1565mm • Configuration – Electric motor, front-wheeldrive, 150kW, 395Nm, automatic transmission. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 7.6sec is 395Nm of torque on tap, the Kona EV feels feisty. In technical terms, there’s also 150kW of power available which if you stack up against a petrol engine, then it is biased towards sporty. If you are thinking that there must be some trade-off in terms of range then think again, the Kona EV has a claimed travelling distance of up to 480km between charges. That’s simply due to the number of batteries, as mentioned, there is 64kWh of storage, and that along with the latest generation Lithiumion Polymer technology makes the Kona outstanding in terms of capacity. The only downside of having such capacity is the charge time; to fully charge from empty takes around nine hours, or 43 hours from a three-pin plug wall socket. That aside, most drivers don’t let the batteries go that low, and with the number of charging stations being installed nationwide, that needn’t be an issue. The Kona is also a blast to drive, it is fast – a standstill to 100km/h time of 7.6sec is possible and it will scorch through a highway overtake in 4sec, the time it takes to make 120km/h from 80km/h is blisteringly fast, and that’s attributable to that high torque figure the electric motor develops. For an SUV, the Kona is delightfully agile, and I’m talking about a car which has a lot of weight, the batteries add around 236kg to the standard car, yet it still feels nimble and balanced. Depending on your service provider, the Kona will cost around $8 to charge, and would be more favourable on a night rate. That being the case, it’s easy to see why EVs are becoming so popular in an age where fossil fuel costs are spiralling. If I was an EV buyer, the Kona would be by far my pick, it is a genuinely functional all-round vehicle, and one which has quality engineering aspects.
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