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JMC VIGUS 5

BY ALAN ROSENMEYER

MC launched the updated Vigus 5 seldom experience any with more than was that we actually took the previous
in mid-2019, and we posted a short 15 000km on the clock. version of the Vigus 4x4 Double Cab on
launch video on @MotorMatters at the same trip 2 years ago. One of the
Jthe time. We had to wait a while to However, we received our range-topping biggest changes under the bonnet is that
get a test vehicle but JMC SA made up for 4x4 Double Cab with 33 000km on the the Ford-designed 2.4L diesel has had
this by giving us the vehicle for a full month odometer, and then we added another the power output increased from 88kW
over the Festive Season. 3 000km during our test. We used it to to a far more respectable 103kW plus
travel down to the South Coast with 310Nm of torque. JMC are rightly proud
Besides the longer test period, giving 4 adults and a very full load under the of the Ford association and the fact that
us a chance to use the Vigus on a tonneau cover. (As an aside, JMC SA the development of the Vigus 5 was a joint
holiday trip, as well as commuting kindly fitted the tonneau cover especially venture between the 2 companies.
once we returned home, we had for this test). I can happily report that
another aspect that we don’t usually everything felt as good as new on the Where the previous generation was a tad
experience with our test vehicles. I’m vehicle and it handled the open road, as sluggish and needed forward planning for
often asked how vehicles ‘LAST’ over well as a few dirt road excursions, with overtaking manoeuvers, the increased
extended periods and as they reach aplomb and no obvious signs of any power output certainly made this aspect
higher mileages. Will they start to rattle, problems. far more comfortable. The 5-speed manual
squeak or have bits fall off? Media fleet gearbox allows for comfortable cruising,
vehicles are usually brand new and I Another interesting comparison for me although a 6th gear would reduce cruising
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