FIve-door BMW 1-Series stars - but Polo Vivo GT and diesel Toyota Fortuner also shine
BMW’s all-new 1-Series is currently on offer in five-door guise only – and that blunt front-end treatment takes a little getting used to. But as we find out on this week’s episode, the compact hatch offers an unexpectedly complete motoring experience.
Then, we chase VW’s latest budget beater around the Midvaal racing circuit. The Polo Vivo GT let’s off where the Citi Golf CTI and various other Golf Mk 1-based pocket rockets left off, and here too, there’s more than meets the eye.
We also test-drive the latest version of Toyota’s hugely successful Fortuner SUV, this time equipped with a new, more compact turbodiesel engine, mated to a 4x2 drivetrain. It might not be subtlest all-terrainer around, but it convinces on most levels.
On the news front, we take a look at the cabriolet versions of the Porsche’s all-new, 991-series 911. And our long-term spotlight highlights our most recent experiences at the wheel of RPM TV’s Honda CR-Z hybrid sports coupé.
RPM TV premieres at 20h30 on Wednesday on SuperSport 6 and SS6 Africa. It’s also repeated on MNET and SS2/SS2 Africa on Thursday morning at 07h30. As always, there are several repeat broadcasts.
As live sport does affect the scheduling on SuperSport, please check the latest transmission schedule on the RPM TV website at www.rpmtv.co.za. You can also search for RPM under ‘Motorsport’ on the SuperSport website, or the Electronic Programme Guide accessible on Channel 100.
| This week's complete transmission schedule is as follows: | |||
| Wednesday | 15 February | 20h30 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Thursday | 16 February | 07h30 | MNET/SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Friday | 17 February | 16h30 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Saturday | 18 February | 03h30 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Sunday | 19 February | 13h30 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Monday | 20 February | 13h30 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Wednesday | 21 February | 22h30 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
RPM TV is proudly sponsored by Continental Tyre.
