Siya Kolisi: Springboks Captain Flaunts Luxurious Car Worth R1.6m
- Two-time Rugby World Cup winner, Siya Kolisi, was spotted cruising in town in an expensive Mercedes-Benz ride
- The car the Springboks captain was spotted in is said to be worth R1.6 million in the South African Automobile market
- The 34-year-old is known to be a lover of cars and he's a brand ambassador for German automobile company, Mercedes-Benz
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has turned heads on social media as he was spotted cruising around town in a new luxurious car.
The two-time Rugby World Cup winner is known to be a lover of cars and has been seen on different occasions flaunting his expensive vehicles online alongside other South African sports personalities.
The 34-year-old just returned from an injury after missing the Springboks' clash against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways cup and their test match against Italy earlier this month.
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Jesse Kriel assumed the team's leadership position in Kolisi's absence, and he did a good job leading the Boks to victory in all the games for which he was named captain.
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Kolisi flaunts R1.6m Mercedes-Benz on social media
Siya Kolisi, alongside top personalities and close friends Dricus du Plessis and Eben Etzebeth, are known to be brand ambassadors of German Automobile Company Mercedes-Benz, and they have been seen driving different models of their cars on social media.
In a recent post by maritime_motorsport, which Siya Kolisi also posted on his Instagram story, the Springboks captain was seen driving a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300d 4M Coupe.
According to Mercedes-Benz's official South African website, the car is said to be approximately worth R1.6 million in the automobile market, and the price might vary depending on the features a buyer wants in the version of his/her own vehicle.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300d 4M Coupe specifications
The vehicle has a width of 2,075 mm, a maximum weight of 2,570 kg, and combined CO₂ emissions of just 52 g/km.
The vehicle is powered by a 1,950 cm³ diesel engine, delivering a combined output of 198 kW (269 HP), with a maximum speed of 249 km/h and an automatic gearbox.
The engine delivers 550 Nm of torque and features an inline configuration with 4 cylinders and 4 valves per cylinder. It has a bore and stroke of 82.0 x 92.3 mm and a compression ratio of 15.5:1.
The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds, with an average fuel consumption of 6.1 litres per 100 km.
Buyers can enhance their vehicle with the optional AMG Line Package, which features 19- or 20-inch mixed profile tires, body-colored wheel arch liners, and sporty design accents.
Additional extras include a panoramic sliding sunroof, Burmester surround sound system, running boards, and the Engineering Package with rear-axle steering and air suspension.
For even more customisation, buyers can choose from Advanced, Advanced Plus, Premium, and Premium Plus equipment packages, each offering a different level of premium features.
Kriel reacts after replacing Kolisi as Springboks' captain
Briefly News also reported that Jesse Kriel shared his thoughts after being appointed as Springboks captain in Siya Kolisi's absence.
The Sharks star was ruled out of the game against the Barbarians and Italy due to a neck injury.
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