Flat out in Jaguar's spectacular XK-RS - plus Toyota's classy hybrid, and a sporty diesel Peugeot
Regular viewers of RPM TV will remember our first encounter with the thrilling Jaguar XK-RS at the world launch in Portugal. But now that the car is officially on sale in South Africa, we get to drive it on local soil – and we still think it’s a spectacular beast!
By comparison, the Toyota Auris would appear to fall somewhat short in terms of cachet, but the version under scrutiny isn’t just any old Auris: it’s the new HSD hybrid version. And yes, it’s a lot more viable in everyday motoring terms than we expected.
Finally, the Peugeot RCZ has to be one of the sexiest two-door coupés on the market, and a real brand ambassador for the French marque. But combining those sleek looks (and a very agile chassis) with a turbodiesel engine may appear to be a strange move. Or is it?
The news headlines of the week focus on an upcoming five-door version of the hugely popular Audi A1. Meanwhile, it’s time for a progress report on our BMW Z4 long-term test car.
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 – all now on SuperSport 6.
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 | 22 February | 20h30 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Thursday | 23 February | 07h30 | MNET/SS2/SS2 Africa |
| Thursday | 23 February | 15h00 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Friday | 24 February | 13h30 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Monday | 27 February | 08h00 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Tuesday | 28 February | 21h30 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
| Wednesday | 29 February | 00h30 | SS6/SS6 Africa |
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