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38 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday May 3 2018 Sport Local News Now The Star Fire rages, homes at risk Luke back in the mix for Wests Tigers clash • By Michael Burgess ISSAC LUKE could make a shock return against Wests Tigers on Saturday. The Warriors hooker was expected to be sidelined for at least a month after suffering a knee injury against the Melbourne Storm last Wednesday, which saw him leave the field in the 16th-minute. Luke has been training with the side this week and has been selected to start, pending a fitness test before the match. Coach Stephen Kearney admitted the 31-year-old was a 50-50 call, but the fact he is even being considered is a surprise. Former Gold Coast utility Karl Lawton, who was signed by the Warriors in early March, has been named on an extended bench. He has been used at hooker by the club’s Intrust Super Premiership side, and is in line to become the ninth player to make his debut for the club this year. Lawton comes onto the bench for Jazz Tevaga, who has been ruled out with a shoulder injury while Anthony Gelling, Mason Lino and Isaiah Papali’i, all starters against the Storm, are on the extended bench. Aside from Luke, four other frontline players also return from injury for Saturday’s match. Halfback Shaun Johnson and centre Solomone Kata make their comebacks after missing the last two matches while second rower Tohu Harris is also set to return after being ruled out of the Storm clash due to concussion. Johnson is set to make his 149th career appearance on Saturday, meaning he will achieve his 150-game milestone against the Roosters on May 12, provided he has no further injury issues. •Warriors v Wests Tigers, Saturday, 7.30pm, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland •Warriors: Roger Tuivasa- Sheck (c), David Fusitu’a, Peta Hiku, Solomone Kata, Ken Maumalo, Blake Green, Shaun Johnson, Bunty Afoa, Issac Luke, Agnatius Paasi, Simon Mannering, Tohu Harris, Adam Blair. Interchange: (four to be omitted) Karl Lawton, Sam Lisone, Isaiah Papali’i, James Gavet, Anthony Gelling, Mason Lino, Albert Vete, Sam Cook. –NZ Herald VINYL pLaNk pIckS of the week Alpine Stormy Grey Blonde Oak PLUS MUCH MORE INSTORE aLL $29.95m 2 SaVINgS of up to $30m 2 Honey Ash Silverwood 47 Gasson Street Ph 353 8899 Hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri www.theflooringwarehouse.co.nz • TOOLS • AIR TOOLS • ALLOY JACKS • BATTERIES • OIL & MUCH MORE! OPEN TUES-FRI 9AM - 4.30PM 129 NORTH AVON RD, CHRISTCHURCH www.woodfordglen.co.nz Andy Carr 2018 NRL TIPPING COMPETITION ROUND 9 (3rd – 6th May) OUR ExPERT’s sELECTIONs Austin Motor Company Broncos Knights Panthers Raiders Warriors Sharks Storm Roosters Currently placed: successfully selected: 1st 37/64 Broncos v Bulldogs Knights v Rabbitohs Panthers v Cowboys Raiders v Titans Warriors v Wests Tigers Sharks v Eels Dragons v Storm Roosters v Sea Eagles Ben Rogers The Flooring Warehouse Broncos Rabbitohs Panthers Raiders Warriors Sharks Dragons Roosters Currently placed: successfully selected: 3rd 34/64 Mike Olds Rockcote Broncos Knights Cowboys Titans Warriors Eels Storm Roosters Currently placed: successfully selected: 2nd 36/64 THE SWAMP ISLINGTON TAVERN 670 MAIN SOUTH RD, ISLINGTON P. 349 7337 12 cold beers on tap Bar Meals | 18 Pokies Full TAB Facility Garden Bar | Weekend Music BOTTLESTORE BEST DEALS IN TOWN! LET OUR COURTESY VAN COME TO YOU CAR OF THE WEEK! steve Lennon Woodford Glen Speedway Andrew McCormick Brandts-Giesen McCormick stephen Moffat Islington Tavern 2007 HOLDEN COMMODORE 3.6, auto, alloys, ABS, twin airbags. $14,990 Broncos Rabbitohs Cowboys Raiders Warriors Eels Storm Roosters Broncos Knights Panthers Raiders Warriors Sharks Storm Roosters Broncos Knights Panthers Raiders Warriors Sharks Dragons Roosters 275 Colombo St, Christchurch Cnr Colombo & Milton Sts Ph: 337 9629 Currently placed: successfully selected: 5th 32/64 Currently placed: successfully selected: 4th 33/64 Currently placed: successfully selected: 6th 31/64
The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday May 3 2018 39 Turbocharged engine impresses in BMW X3 • By Ross Kiddie IN AN age when car manufacture is trending towards electric power, I still get a thrill from finding a vehicle which has an internal combustion engine that stands out amongst all others. That happened just recently when I evaluated BMW’s X3 sport utility vehicle. I’m not surprised that the X3’s turbocharged 2-litre, four-cylinder unit is high quality, if you look back at most BMWs of eras gone by, each generation engine has had its own qualities. In the X3’s case, there are actually four engines to choose from, two petrol and two diesel. The engine in the xDrive30i which really stood out for me is a four-cylinder unit which BMW rates at 185kW. It also gets 350Nm of torque all of the way from 1450rpm to 4800rpm, if you take into account that peak power registers at just 5500rpm, the figures speak for themselves, there is a solid flow of energy from launch to red-line. Another reason I’m so smitten with the engine is its ability to just sip fuel. BMW rates it with a 7.4l/100km (38mpg) combined cycle average, which were figures close to what I achieved – 8.1/100km (35mpg). A 6l/100km (47mpg) figure is also showing during a 100km/h cruise, the engine turning over slowly at 1500rpm. These figures are also assisted by stop-start technology. The engine drives through an eight-speed automatic transmission. As a consequence, there is no trouble filling the gaps between gears, and with the low and close ratios it works tirelessly and with substantial energy. In fact, the X3 in this form is downright fast, according to BMW it will reach 100km/h from a standstill in 6.3sec. The engine is constantly willing and never seems to fall off boost, and it is whisper quiet and smooth in its delivery. Sure, it isn’t one of those sultry six-cylinder units from the past, but its capability is enormous. The gearbox, too, is sweet in terms of shift quality, really it’s only the position Motoring Ross Kiddie BMW X3: Comfortable on or off-road. shift of the tachometer needle that reminds the driver a gearchange is in process. It must be mentioned that the X3 has drive mode options. All self-explanatory really, comfort mode for day-to-day driving, sport mode for the quick trip over the Alps and eco for when maximum fuel saving takes priority over everything. • Price – BMW X3 x-Drive30i, $99,850 • Dimensions – Length, 4708mm; width, 1891mm; height, 1676mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, four-wheeldrive, 1998cc, 185kW, 350Nm, eight-speed automatic. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 6.3sec • Fuel usage – 7.4l/100km Why I like the engine so much is its honesty in the default standard setting, you can hasten engine urgency without the need for sport mode simply by just flicking the paddle gearbox shifters attached to the steering wheel. The X3 sits on a fully independent suspension. BMW has done well to offer occupants a firm but smooth ride, comfort levels are well balanced with the type of firming needed to provide sensible crosscountry travel. As its nomenclature suggest, xDrive indicates the inclusion of four-wheeldrive, it’s a mechanism that will get you in and out of low grip off-road situations. With 204mm of ground clearance, you can be reasonably confident offroad but, for my money I’d see the four-wheel-drive system more as a safety feature, providing that little bit of extra sealed surface grip that comes with the all-corner drive set-up. On that subject, the X3 sits on huge 20in Bridgestone tyres; they are quiet and have a solid tenure with the road and that feel is transmitted through the cabin, surety and directional stability are key features with the X3. With the ski season looming I strongly suspect there will be a cluster of X3s in the Mt Hutt car park, and I know it would be a perfect vehicle to tackle that access road. The X3 is a capable handler, it has balance and performance which seem almost uncharacteristic for an SUV, but makes the driver feel part of the mechanical elements, such is the information gleaned from behind the wheel. That is also the feeling for all of those onboard. BMW has a lot of experience in the SUV market and it has built the X3 with an emphasis on quality. It also comes with a high list of specification features, many manipulated by a centre consolemounted dial switch. For many years I’ve related to BMW’s X5 series. It’s a larger SUV against the X3, but not by much. However, the X3 has grown in stature to be a competitor, easily catering for five adults, rear seat room is generous and there’s also a large load space. At $99,850 in test car form, the indication is that it is a high class, quality car. I’m hoping to have a drive in other models, especially the diesel variants. I’ve got fingers crossed for that. 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