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would reduce cruising revs even more and would really For those who prefer to have the reverse camera, the
turn this into an outstanding long distance cruiser. good news is that JMC now offers an optional upgraded,
factory fitted, tablet infotainment screen which includes
We managed the drive down to the South Coast showing a reverse camera and full navigation at an extra cost of
7.4 L/100km on the trip computer. In total, after a month, R10 000. Drive modes, 2H, 4H and 4Low are very simply
approx 3 000km and about 1 000km of pure commuting engaged by turning a control knob situated just below
duty back home, I returned the vehicle showing fuel the gear lever. I didn’t use low range on the test but
consumption of 8.4L/100km for the entire period. 4 high was used a number of times on dirt roads and
while cruising through the Lake Eland Game Reserve.
Another feature of the new version is the aggressive and
distinctive front end styling. In a world where most double Leaving the best for last, the vehicle as tested is currently
cabs look very similar, the Vigus 5 stands out. From the priced at R374 990 including a 5 year/100 000km
prominent grille topped by the large JMC badge to the low warranty and a 5 year/60 000km service plan. If you don’t
fog lights that look very different, it has a face of its own. NEED the 4x4 option, there is a 4x2 version, boasting
the same ground clearance, available for R317 990.
The interior is large and spacious with leather-covered
seating that can easily accommodate 5 adults in comfort
over long distances. Cruise control is fitted, although
I never used it, and there is a fairly basic touchscreen
infotainment system. An item that I sorely missed was a
reverse camera, especially on such a long vehicle. This is
partially compensated by the standard rear park distance
beepers. Interestingly, when the rear beepers are activated,
they actually show you the distance (in centimetres)
from an obstruction on the central dash display.

ENGINE: 2.4L 4-CYLINDER TURBODIESEL
POWER: 103kW
TORQUE: 310Nm
FUEL CONSUMPTION (AS TESTED): 8.4L/100km
SAFETY: ABS + 2 AIRBAGS
WARRANTY: 5 YEARS/100 000km
SERVICE PLAN: 5 YEARS/60 000km

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