Calling local business
If you’re a business owner, we need your support of the 20FOR2020 campaign. In order to gain support and mass membership, we will be doing monthly lucky draws and one LARGE annual prize draw for all members.In exchange for your prize donation, we will feature your business on our webpage and on our app. Please chat to us for details and be part of the changes we envision.2020@lovegeorge.co.za20FOR2020 Campaign Developer: Carl van Blerk – 082 8260731
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Calling all George citizens – for a very small price, we CAN make significant changes in our city – show you LOVE GEORGE.Business owners, contact us, as we would love to involve you through our monthly or annual prize system – Download the LOVE GEORGE mobile app and see our vision for George unfold!ANDROID: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.excellentinsights.lovegeorge
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A hole in the soul
A hole in the soul!
Times are tough – unless you’re one of the lucky ones unaffected by the economic challenges, which is not yet showing signs of improvement, you’ll find it harder and harder to make it through the month. We’re not talking about those who have to cut down to just one holiday a year, as opposed to the traditional two family breaks; we’re talking about the growing majority who battle to put a plate of food on the table by month end, those who have to dodge the debt collectors asking for the last payment that bounced and trying to explain to the kids why they need to wear those broken school shoes with the hole in the sole, for just a little while longer ….But here’s the reality – before this recession, when you were still just getting to that last meal before payday brought some relief, and still able to squeeze in that half price movie on a Tuesday night, there were already vast amounts of people that were suffering – no food, no home, no vision for a better future. It’s those people that rely on the good hearts and charity of a supportive community. All that has happened now, is that this pool of suffering, has increased to extraordinary proportions …. More people have been retrenched, less jobs are available and the need for support is larger now than ever before.
To give or not to give, that is the question! How do we address this growing problem? Regardless of your economic position, this growing move towards poverty has a profound effect on us all – you may have a thriving business today, but will it still be there tomorrow? You may be earning boat loads today, but what if you’re retrenched tomorrow? Sadly, humanity only wakes up when disaster affects us personally. We don’t care too much about doing anything when a fire burns thousands of kilometres away, but when it’s threatening our own home, then we have expectations of support and reparation. Who do we blame? Who will replace our lost belongings? Who will give us a roof over our heads tonight, or a plate of food when we have nothing?This is all normal – we have busy lives and commitments that absorb our every moment – we can’t possible solve all the world’s problems and therefore need to filter out the things least important to us personally … to an extent anyway. So that’s ok … but, we can and should still support those who dedicate their time to ensure systems of support are in place when disaster strikes, when poverty overwhelms, when kids get sick and the elderly are lonely … this should be the rent we pay for the space we occupy on Earth! (A philosophy shared worldwide by Lions Clubs International – the world’s largest service organisation)Imagine for a moment if 400 000 residents of George all contributed just R20 a month to dedicated causes that can alleviate poverty, support disaster relief and generally uplift our city! For that matter, if only 25% of those residents contributed – a more realistic view of capabilities – that would mean R2 000 000 a month towards changing lives – yes, 2 million rand a month! – why is this so impossible to achieve, but yet sadly, it is. We have 67 000 people on our community Facebook Page, Georgiete Staan Saam, – some are not local residents, so let’s work with 50 000 …. R20 each per month – that’s a million rand a month! Wow – my mind boggles on how we can set a standard for the BEST and MOST CARING city in the country, maybe the world!How I dream of a day this could happen – do you think it’s possible? Would YOU support it and encourage your friends, family, work colleagues and those living in your street, to support a “20 for 2020 campaign”? I would love to hear your thoughts .. but please be positive, after all, we LOVE GEORGE!Love Garden Route NPC
Account number: 10 11 022 552 8
Standard Bank
Branch: George
Branch code: 051001
Swift address: SBZA ZA JJ
To give or not to give, that is the question! How do we address this growing problem? Regardless of your economic position, this growing move towards poverty has a profound effect on us all – you may have a thriving business today, but will it still be there tomorrow? You may be earning boat loads today, but what if you’re retrenched tomorrow? Sadly, humanity only wakes up when disaster affects us personally. We don’t care too much about doing anything when a fire burns thousands of kilometres away, but when it’s threatening our own home, then we have expectations of support and reparation. Who do we blame? Who will replace our lost belongings? Who will give us a roof over our heads tonight, or a plate of food when we have nothing?This is all normal – we have busy lives and commitments that absorb our every moment – we can’t possible solve all the world’s problems and therefore need to filter out the things least important to us personally … to an extent anyway. So that’s ok … but, we can and should still support those who dedicate their time to ensure systems of support are in place when disaster strikes, when poverty overwhelms, when kids get sick and the elderly are lonely … this should be the rent we pay for the space we occupy on Earth! (A philosophy shared worldwide by Lions Clubs International – the world’s largest service organisation)Imagine for a moment if 400 000 residents of George all contributed just R20 a month to dedicated causes that can alleviate poverty, support disaster relief and generally uplift our city! For that matter, if only 25% of those residents contributed – a more realistic view of capabilities – that would mean R2 000 000 a month towards changing lives – yes, 2 million rand a month! – why is this so impossible to achieve, but yet sadly, it is. We have 67 000 people on our community Facebook Page, Georgiete Staan Saam, – some are not local residents, so let’s work with 50 000 …. R20 each per month – that’s a million rand a month! Wow – my mind boggles on how we can set a standard for the BEST and MOST CARING city in the country, maybe the world!How I dream of a day this could happen – do you think it’s possible? Would YOU support it and encourage your friends, family, work colleagues and those living in your street, to support a “20 for 2020 campaign”? I would love to hear your thoughts .. but please be positive, after all, we LOVE GEORGE!Love Garden Route NPC
Account number: 10 11 022 552 8
Standard Bank
Branch: George
Branch code: 051001
Swift address: SBZA ZA JJSubmit your events
Please go to our website at www.lovegeorge.co.za and list your events. It can be any event in the Garden Route. Sport events, flea markets, church events, school events, arts – anything.LoveGeorge App now has 2500 downloads and our website have an average visit count of 11 000 every day.Let your event be seen! We have had so many requests for one platform where everybody in George and surrounding towns can list their events and we have created the LoveGeorge website and LoveGeorge App with you the George locals as well as the George visitor in mind.
Continuous professional development
Do we give enough focus and attention to continuous professional development and skills acquisition in our business?
The speed at which changes occur in the business sector has become so aggressive, that evaluating our contribution to our company, regardless of the position or function we are entrusted with, means it is no longer good enough to simply qualify and then sit comfortably pushing a pen or managing archaic processes for the next few decades, until we are released with a generous retirement package and a gold watch.Changing job requirements and the 4th industrial revolution affects on industry mean that we need to be constantly learning and tweaking, so as to stay relevant and beneficial to our business. Industries are changing at an alarming rate, new careers being created that were not even thought of a couple of years ago, and old careers fading away to the pages of history. New technologies are making huge changes to the way we operate across all the world’s industries and occupations.“As all these trends happen, the winners will be those who are able to participate fully in innovation-driven ecosystems by providing new ideas, business models, products and services, rather than those who can offer only low-skilled labour or ordinary capital.” ― Klaus Schwab
So, what are you doing to keep up with new technologies and methodologies? What is your company doing to make sure it is still going to be relevant for the next decade? Are your staff still trained in processes that were create 20 years ago, but no longer in use?“An estimated 90% of the world’s data has been created in the past two years, and the amount of information created by businesses is doubling every 1.2 years.” ― Klaus SchwabContinuous learning is now an essential component of business – and the most efficient method of accomplishing this, is through 21 century elearning technology. These IT driven platforms, makes teaching and learning accessible, regardless of distances, and allowing for bespoke learning environments.
If you’re ready to take up the challenge and bring your corporate staff training environment into the 21st Century, let InTuition Training Solutions be your platform of choice, wherever you may be in the world – it no longer matters! info@intuitiontraining.co.za | +27 82 826 0731
LADS project in jeopardy
Lions Clubs International is known worldwide as one of the forefront leaders in serving the needs of the community. One of the tag lines, which has proven itself to be consistently relevant, is simply; “Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion”In George, we are fortunate to have two Lions clubs serving the vast needs of the local community – needs that increase from year to year as we face challenging financial times and growing poverty. Just as relevant, is the incredible work done by the members of the Lions Clubs during times of disaster. Lions have led many of the disaster relief campaigns in our region, especially with regards to the devastating fires that dominated our region over the past few years.The Lions Assistance and Distribution Services project (LADS) has served to aid people affected by disaster since it’s inception during the Knynsa Fires. To date, more than 11 000 people have received aid from LADS, records are kept for every donation made – some of these disasters affect only 1 person, and in other times, scores are affected.Disasters take many forms, and is not restricted to only the obvious fire, flood and weather related occurrences. Assistance is offered to people affected by severe poverty, victims of crime, and when personal circumstance prove to be overwhelming – such as teen mothers, missing person searches, emergency services support and more. This service is not only offered to individuals, but also via schools, creche’s, hospitals, churches, children’s homes and other service clubs.LADS is currently housed in one of the cold storage facilities at the old McCains Factory – a space of approx. 700m2 – allowing for the receiving, sorting and distribution of clothing and other items. The need for a relief service that can aid the community responsibly, cannot be understated – secondary disasters are when people, out of genuine care, drop off tons of items for a single family who’s home may have been destroyed in a fire – not realising that much of the clothing is unsuitable and the affected family have no home to place the donated furniture and goods. With LADS, goods are sorted, and only that which is suitable, and at a time when it’s needed, is then provided.Sadly, the Lions use of this donated facility has come to an end – due to the recent sale of the premises.By the middle of February 2020, the LADS store needs to be vacated from the premises; leaving very limited choices for this critical project – that has helped so many already.
The Lions need YOUR help – so that LADS does not have to be closed permanently. In order to continue serving the community in times of need, a new facility needs to be found – although a scaled down project can be achieved, at least between 200m2 to 300m2 is essential. Either a sponsored facility will be required, as Lions do not receive funding other than that which is raised through community fund raising project, or a number of businesses, willing to have their name associated to the beneficial project, come forward and pledge a monthly financial contribution to cover the rental of new premises.Although times are tough, and this may be a big ask – we need to remember that the financial crisis is greater on those in need, and so it is even more important now, to support those who serve the needy. If you, or your business can pledge R2000 a month to this cause, only 5 or 6 pledges will be required to keep LADS alive – and your name will be part of making this difference. If you can help, but can only offer a lesser amount, please do still contact the Lions – every rand will take them closer to the goal.If you would like to view the current LADS facility, in order to see the great work being done, with a view to supporting this cause, please contact Carl van Blerk on 082 826 0731. 
The Lions need YOUR help – so that LADS does not have to be closed permanently. In order to continue serving the community in times of need, a new facility needs to be found – although a scaled down project can be achieved, at least between 200m2 to 300m2 is essential. Either a sponsored facility will be required, as Lions do not receive funding other than that which is raised through community fund raising project, or a number of businesses, willing to have their name associated to the beneficial project, come forward and pledge a monthly financial contribution to cover the rental of new premises.Although times are tough, and this may be a big ask – we need to remember that the financial crisis is greater on those in need, and so it is even more important now, to support those who serve the needy. If you, or your business can pledge R2000 a month to this cause, only 5 or 6 pledges will be required to keep LADS alive – and your name will be part of making this difference. If you can help, but can only offer a lesser amount, please do still contact the Lions – every rand will take them closer to the goal.If you would like to view the current LADS facility, in order to see the great work being done, with a view to supporting this cause, please contact Carl van Blerk on 082 826 0731. 
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Two houses for the price of one
Two separate 3x bedrooms houses with separate entrance on one erf Dormehls Drift, George for R2 850 000
This property is perfect for investors or the extended family who needs two separate houses on one stand. Endless possibilities and also near all amenities. Separate to both properties. HOUSE ONE consists of a Covered stoep or carport with a single garage and a storeroom. Enter the house through sliding doors into the lounge and dining area. The kitchen is separate, ample cupboard space with scullery. Three carpeted bedrooms with built-in cupboards, of which the main is en-suite (shower, basin, and toilet), the other two bedrooms share a full bathroom. HOUSE TWO consists of Covered stoep leading into the spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. Modern kitchen with ample cupboard space. Main bedroom with walk-in cupboards and en-suite bathroom. Extra room for study or nursery. The other two bedrooms have built-in cupboards and share a full bathroom. Double garages, extra office space or storeroom, separate toilet, and basin. This can be converted into another flat. Newly build under roof braai area with built-in braai.
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TOYOTA RAV4 GX-R
Toyota het baanbrekerswerk gedoen toe die eerste RAV in 1994 in Japan en Europa bekendgestel is, nadat die eerste konsepvoertuig in 1989 by die Tokio Motorskou onthul is. ‘n Verbeterde konsep is in 1993 getoon wat nader aan die produksieweergawe was. Die filosofie agter die RAV (Recreational Active Vehicle) was om ‘n kompakte passasiervoertuig te skep wat oor viertrek beskik om ook in die veld te kan ry, maar terselfdertyd ook gerieflik op die teerpad kan rondrits. Die RAV was toegerus met ‘n 2.0 liter petrol enjin en beskikbaar in twee- of vierdeurweergawes met handrat of outomatiese ratkas.As klein ekonomies pretmobiel met ‘n prettige funksionele ontwerp was die eerste RAV gewild onder die jonger geslag. Met die derde generasie het die “kompak” plek gemaak vir ‘n medium grootte gesinswa wat steeds op die grondpad kan baljaar, maar eintlik meer van ‘n krooskarweier diens gedoen het. Die 4de generasie was selfs groter met nog minder sportiwiteit as die vorige generasie en ligjare verwyder van die aanvanklike ontwerpfilosofie.
Die nuwe 5de generasie RAV4 is vroeër vanjaar in Suid Afrika bekendgestel en ek het die 2.0 GX-R model met 4 wiel aandrywing en ‘n CVT outokas vir ‘n week onder hande gehad. Hoewel steeds nie die aanvanklike klein pretmobiel van 20 plus jaar gelede nie, is die nuwe RAV4 GX-R definitief meer SUV as MPV en verseker meer avontuurlik en sportief as die vorige drie generasies.Die nuwe RAV4 GX-R AWD vertoon dinamies en aggressef met ‘n forse sierrooster. Die bakontwerp is byna hoekig met skerp lyne. Die GX-R AWD-model blyk effe hoër te hurk oor die wiele om dan die pens bietjie meer te lig. Groter plastiek beskerming om die wielboë, asook voor en agter onder die buffers vir die inval- en vertrekhoeke se moontlike stampe, beklemtoon dit die GX-R se forser voorkoms verder. As geheelbeeld vertoon die nuwe RAV4 GX-R vir my treffend en doelmatig.Binnekant beïndruk die nuwe RAV4 met uitstekende afwerking en materiale van hoogstaande gehalte. Die ambiaans in die kajuit vergelyk baie goed met kompeteerders uit Duitsland. Die voorpaneel is prakties, ergonomies goed uitgelê en vertoon modern. In GX-R gewaad word die nuweling standaard baie goed toegerus. Middel bo in die voorpaneel is ‘n 7” raakskerm waarop alle kommunikasie-, klank- en voertuiginligting asook SAT/NAV en tru-kamerabeelde vertoon word. Die kajuit is ruim bied gerieflik sitplek aan tot 5 passasiers met die agterste insittendes wat gemaklik kan sit met meer as genoeg been-, knie-, skouer- en kopruimte. Verder is daar praktiese sowel as nuwerwetse katoeters asook genoeg stoorplek vir alledaagse gebruikersgoedjies soos bottels, sleutels en selfone. Toyota het die nuwe RAV4 GX-R ook goed toegerus in terme van veiligheid. Daar is sewe lugsakke, ABS met elektriese remverspreiding, remhulp, heuwel-af beheer, stabiliteitsbeheer, glybeheer asook beheer wanneer die sleepwa buite beheer wil swaai.Die 2019 Toyota RAV GX-R is toegerus met ‘n 2.0-liter viersilinder petrolenjin sonder turbokrag wat krag na al vier wiele stuur met behulp van ‘n palwissel (CVT) outomatiese ratkas. Die enjin lewer maksimum 127 kW en 203 Nm wringkrag. Amptelike brandstofverbruik word aangegee as 6,7l/100km in ‘n gemengde siklus van stadsverkeer en ooppad-ry.Ek was beïndruk met die nuweling se padgedrag en ritgehalte op die teer asook die lae vlakke van wind en enjingeraas in die kajuit teen togsnelhede. Die GX-R het heerlik hanteer met ‘n soliede gevoel van veiligheid wat meer tuis is by veel luukser, duurder en swaarder SUV’s. Dit was egter op die grondpaaie waar die RAV4 my verbaas het met baie goeie greep, balans en ‘n uiters gesofistikeerde ritgehalte, self op sinkplaatgedeeltes.Terwyl die GX-R model krag deur al vier wiele na die pad stuur, is die RAV4 eintlik meer van ‘n stoftrapper (soft roader) as ‘n veldryer. ‘n Beheerknop laat die bestuurder toe om tussen verskillende ritmodusse te kies waaronder “Sand& Modder” en “Klip en Gruis” na gelang van die terrein. Ek het ons toetsmodel behoorlik beproef op al die terreine en was verstom oor hoe gemaklik die GX-R klippe kon klim en die dik, los sand van die Weskus en Sandveld baasgeraak het, danksy die nuwe meganiese 4-trek stelsel wat oor dinamiese wringkrag verspreiding beskik. Die stelsel kan die agteras uit die 4-trek stelsel “ontkoppel” wanneer nodig of net die linker of regterwiel “uitskakel” wanneer nodig.Die RAV4 GX-R AWD is ‘n uitstekende voertuig en ek is van mening dat sou Toyota die 2.4 turbodiesel in die GX-R kon vasbout, baie Fortuner kopers veel eerder die RAV4 sou koop. Die nuweling se binneruim is vir my persoonlik netjieser ontwerp, beter uitgelê en meer modern. Verder voel die kajuit vir my net so ruim as die van die Fortuner, maar die gehalte van die materiale en afwerking in die nuwe RAV4, skep ‘n ambiaans van luuksheid waaraan die Fortuner gebrek gaan. Die nuwe RAV4 GX-R AWD voel Europees, selfs Duits waar die soliditeit van die deure, die manier hoe sag en netjies die deure oop- en toemaak, soortgelyk is as die veel duurder Duitse kompetisie. Kortom, die RAV4 GX-R is myns insiens die beste kopie in hierdie hoogs mededingende segment.Gaan toetsbestuur een by jou naaste Toyota handelaar, jy sal dalk met een wil huis toe ry.Toyota RAV4 2.0 GX-R-CVT AWD verkoop vir R531 600-00Ingesluit by die prys van die nuwe RAV4 is ‘n 3jaar/100 000 km waarborg en ‘n 6jaar/90 000 km diensplan.
Artikel: Dirk Gallowitz
Die nuwe 5de generasie RAV4 is vroeër vanjaar in Suid Afrika bekendgestel en ek het die 2.0 GX-R model met 4 wiel aandrywing en ‘n CVT outokas vir ‘n week onder hande gehad. Hoewel steeds nie die aanvanklike klein pretmobiel van 20 plus jaar gelede nie, is die nuwe RAV4 GX-R definitief meer SUV as MPV en verseker meer avontuurlik en sportief as die vorige drie generasies.
Die nuwe RAV4 GX-R AWD vertoon dinamies en aggressef met ‘n forse sierrooster. Die bakontwerp is byna hoekig met skerp lyne. Die GX-R AWD-model blyk effe hoër te hurk oor die wiele om dan die pens bietjie meer te lig. Groter plastiek beskerming om die wielboë, asook voor en agter onder die buffers vir die inval- en vertrekhoeke se moontlike stampe, beklemtoon dit die GX-R se forser voorkoms verder. As geheelbeeld vertoon die nuwe RAV4 GX-R vir my treffend en doelmatig.
Binnekant beïndruk die nuwe RAV4 met uitstekende afwerking en materiale van hoogstaande gehalte. Die ambiaans in die kajuit vergelyk baie goed met kompeteerders uit Duitsland. Die voorpaneel is prakties, ergonomies goed uitgelê en vertoon modern. In GX-R gewaad word die nuweling standaard baie goed toegerus. Middel bo in die voorpaneel is ‘n 7” raakskerm waarop alle kommunikasie-, klank- en voertuiginligting asook SAT/NAV en tru-kamerabeelde vertoon word. Die kajuit is ruim bied gerieflik sitplek aan tot 5 passasiers met die agterste insittendes wat gemaklik kan sit met meer as genoeg been-, knie-, skouer- en kopruimte. Verder is daar praktiese sowel as nuwerwetse katoeters asook genoeg stoorplek vir alledaagse gebruikersgoedjies soos bottels, sleutels en selfone. Toyota het die nuwe RAV4 GX-R ook goed toegerus in terme van veiligheid. Daar is sewe lugsakke, ABS met elektriese remverspreiding, remhulp, heuwel-af beheer, stabiliteitsbeheer, glybeheer asook beheer wanneer die sleepwa buite beheer wil swaai.Die 2019 Toyota RAV GX-R is toegerus met ‘n 2.0-liter viersilinder petrolenjin sonder turbokrag wat krag na al vier wiele stuur met behulp van ‘n palwissel (CVT) outomatiese ratkas. Die enjin lewer maksimum 127 kW en 203 Nm wringkrag. Amptelike brandstofverbruik word aangegee as 6,7l/100km in ‘n gemengde siklus van stadsverkeer en ooppad-ry.
Ek was beïndruk met die nuweling se padgedrag en ritgehalte op die teer asook die lae vlakke van wind en enjingeraas in die kajuit teen togsnelhede. Die GX-R het heerlik hanteer met ‘n soliede gevoel van veiligheid wat meer tuis is by veel luukser, duurder en swaarder SUV’s. Dit was egter op die grondpaaie waar die RAV4 my verbaas het met baie goeie greep, balans en ‘n uiters gesofistikeerde ritgehalte, self op sinkplaatgedeeltes.Terwyl die GX-R model krag deur al vier wiele na die pad stuur, is die RAV4 eintlik meer van ‘n stoftrapper (soft roader) as ‘n veldryer. ‘n Beheerknop laat die bestuurder toe om tussen verskillende ritmodusse te kies waaronder “Sand& Modder” en “Klip en Gruis” na gelang van die terrein. Ek het ons toetsmodel behoorlik beproef op al die terreine en was verstom oor hoe gemaklik die GX-R klippe kon klim en die dik, los sand van die Weskus en Sandveld baasgeraak het, danksy die nuwe meganiese 4-trek stelsel wat oor dinamiese wringkrag verspreiding beskik. Die stelsel kan die agteras uit die 4-trek stelsel “ontkoppel” wanneer nodig of net die linker of regterwiel “uitskakel” wanneer nodig.
Die RAV4 GX-R AWD is ‘n uitstekende voertuig en ek is van mening dat sou Toyota die 2.4 turbodiesel in die GX-R kon vasbout, baie Fortuner kopers veel eerder die RAV4 sou koop. Die nuweling se binneruim is vir my persoonlik netjieser ontwerp, beter uitgelê en meer modern. Verder voel die kajuit vir my net so ruim as die van die Fortuner, maar die gehalte van die materiale en afwerking in die nuwe RAV4, skep ‘n ambiaans van luuksheid waaraan die Fortuner gebrek gaan. Die nuwe RAV4 GX-R AWD voel Europees, selfs Duits waar die soliditeit van die deure, die manier hoe sag en netjies die deure oop- en toemaak, soortgelyk is as die veel duurder Duitse kompetisie. Kortom, die RAV4 GX-R is myns insiens die beste kopie in hierdie hoogs mededingende segment.Gaan toetsbestuur een by jou naaste Toyota handelaar, jy sal dalk met een wil huis toe ry.Toyota RAV4 2.0 GX-R-CVT AWD verkoop vir R531 600-00Ingesluit by die prys van die nuwe RAV4 is ‘n 3jaar/100 000 km waarborg en ‘n 6jaar/90 000 km diensplan.
Artikel: Dirk Gallowitz
French invasion – Peugeot roars again
Did you know that Peugeot has one of the richest histories in South Africa’s motoring landscape? The French brand ran rampant in terms of sales in the 70s and 80s, but left our shores for various reasons. They returned a few years later, but failed to reach the same heights again. The French giant kept playing the game in the years since, producing many award winning cars and engines, but sales figures in South Africa remained way below what the products deserved.
Come 2019 and Peugeot is on an entirely new path to restore its stance in SA, as well as to renew consumer confidence. To achieve this, three major aspects have been brought on. These are: Peugeot Pride, Peugeot 5008, and Peugeot 108.
Under the guidance of new boss, Xavier Gobille, Peugeot South Africa is on quite the offensive and the biggest driving force behind it is ‘Peugeot Pride’(PP). Designed to restore the consumer’s faith in Peugeot, PP is a five-year/100 000km warranty, and a service plan of the same duration, added to each new purchase as of 1 September 2019. To further boost PP, a few storage facilities have been opened in SA from where dealerships can source the most common parts. And in the case that your vehicle is at the dealership for more than 48 hours, Peugeot will give you a courtesy car.
Gobille says: “We are moving forward in creating a new and exciting future, one that produces great opportunities for our customers. The five-year/100 000km warranty and our pledge to our customers represents a solid commitment by Peugeot to the South African market and its customers.”
In terms of Peugeot’s product offensive, the brand’s new 5008 leads its South African charge. The SUV, that slots in above the well-packaged 3008, offers seven seats and two engine choices – both turbocharged. The 1.6-litre petrol offers 121kW and 240Nm of torque, whereas the 2.0-litre diesel has 110kW and 370Nm. Both engines are mated with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. The diesel engine is particularly eager to perform and all the torque kicks in at 2000rpm. It creates ample thrust to propel the 1540kg SUV forward and the front-wheel drive setup has enough steering feedback.Inside, the 5008 boasts impressive design cues headed by a centre console that is both intuitive and easy to use. The piano dials from which one can operate certain functions are easy to operate and to understand. Boot space is an impressive 780L, but it increases to 1940L when the third and second rows are folded flat. Gaining access to the boot can be done manually, electronically, or by swiping your foot underneath the rear of the car. Removing the two aft seats is easy, too. Just pull the yellow lever and unhook it. Reinserting them is even easier!
A raft of safety features is included in the package, which comprises Active Lane Keeping Assistance, Driver Attention Warning, speed sign recognition and speed suggestion, blind-spot monitoring, park assist, and Visio Park (180-degree vision on GT Line). The Peugeot 5008 will sell from a very competive R534 900-00.
Peugeot also launched its new 108. Available in Active trim only, the city car is equipped with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine that produces 53kW and 93Nm of torque. It offers six airbags for added safety, as well as stability control and ABS, making it one of the safest cars in the segment. The steering wheel houses controls from which to control media, and the multimedia system is Bluetooth, AUX, and USB compatible. The front windows are electric. The up to date tech will be a bonus for students, while the safety features will probably sway the parents decision, too. Selling from only R 179 900-00 the Peugeot 108 is bound to be on any new buyers’ shortlist.
Peugeot should be commended for taking this next step as it seeks to re-establish itself in South Africa and the steps taken should see the brand find favour among local consumers.
Article: Charlen Raymond
