The Motorist 03 | Page 26

“ It has an image which oozes style and luxury but most of all, Class ” table slides into place and can act as a desk for a single seat or a central table. The rear bench also folds flat just in case you fancy a lie down and the single seats can rotate for a flexible setup. It’s not Mercedes S Class or BMW 7 Series luxury, but it doesn’t need to be. It works in a comfortable and professional environment. The Caravelle Comfortline comes in at R775, 000. Add around R30K for the 4Motion. If this vehicle is being used for corporate or luxury travel, then the only option you should really go for is the Highline model. This variant will set you back R857 000 for the standard two wheel drive and a startling R890,000 for the 4Motion. All models feature a 2.0 litre 132kW BiTDI (Turbo Diesel) engine linked to the great DSG gearbox. This engine produces a healthy 400Nm of torque and although it’s not even slightly quick off the line, highway driving and cruising is a breeze. I hope to see more of these types of vehicles being used privately more often, as they simply make so much sense. Next month we’ll look at the updated Mercedes V-Class and how their already strong platform has taken a By Sam Ayres