VW drops price of T-Cross base model to under R400k

VWSA announced it was adding two new entry-level derivatives to their top-selling T-Cross line-up.

- Mark Jones

Porsche is doubling the number of all-wheel-drive variants of their ever popular 911 series with the launch of the Targa 4S, and Carrera 4S in Coupé and Cabriolet guise.

These new offerings slot in below the significantly more powerful and racy GTS models.

Stuttgart claims that half of all its customers who choose the S variants of the 911 opt for all-wheel drive, and for good reason.

This combination ensures maximum traction in poor weather conditions and inspires additional confidence behind the wheel.

Like all the all-wheel-drive models of the 911, the S variants are also designed with rear-biased driving dynamics for those that still want to feel they are driving a purist machine.

When required, the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system provides more drive torque to the front axle, thereby increasing traction and driving stability on the 911 4S variants.

As with predecessor models, the clutch assembly in the front differential, which is still water-cooled, is controlled electromechanically.

Only the gear ratio has been slightly adjusted.

Porsche recently upgraded the drive system of the Carrera S, and these new all-wheel drive variants of the 911 adopt the same system now.

This means that the 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder boxer engine produces 353kW of power.

This is 22kW more than in the predecessor model.

This increase in performance is partly due to the optimised intercooler system, the design of which is carried over from the 911 Turbo.

An eight-speed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) transmits power to all four wheels.

The 911 Carrera 4S Coupé is claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds (with Sport Chrono Package) and to a top speed of 308km/h.

The 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Targa 4S come in a fraction slower at 3.5 seconds, while both still offer the same top speed of 308km/h.