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NEED TO KNOW

• NASCAR star Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with an undisclosed illness
• In a statement, the Busch family said the driver is "undergoing treatment"
• Earlier this month, Busch called for medical assistance at the end of a race

Kyle Busch is currently hospitalized with an undisclosed illness and will miss two upcoming races, his family said in a statement on Thursday, May 21.

The two-time NASCAR champion, 41, was scheduled to race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at the speedway in Concord, N.C. on Friday, May 22 and on Sunday, May 24 at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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“Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization,” the Busch family said in a statement. “He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation.”

No further information was provided regarding Busch’s condition.

Richard Childress Racing announced in a statement that Austin Hill, who drives the No. 21 for RCR in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, will be subbed for Busch in the No. 8 Chevrolet for the Cup race.

"Kyle Busch's health is our upmost priority and he and his family have the full resources of RCR behind them," RCR said in a statement. "Kyle is an integral part of our organization and we wish him a safe and speedy recovery. His No. 8 Chevrolet will be ready and waiting for him. We're thankful to Austin Hill for stepping in to drive the No. 8 Chevrolet this weekend. Please keep Kyle and the Busch family in your prayers, and help us respect the family's privacy at this time."

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Busch was dealing with health issues earlier this month. As a race on Sunday, May 10 at Watkins Glen International was winding down, the NASCAR Cup Series driver requested medical attention after finishing.

Busch was heard asking his team over the radio to have a doctor meet him at his bus in the garage area.

"Can somebody try to find Bill Heisel? He’s the Kindred doctor guy. Tell him I need him after the race, please," Busch said, later adding, “I’m gonna need a shot.”

FOX Sports previously said on the broadcast that Busch was suffering from a “sinus cold.”

Busch currently ranks 24th in the Cup Series standings, with two top-10 finishes in 12 races this season. 

The driver, who is in his fourth season at Richard Childress Racing after winning titles with Joe Gibbs Racing, won championships in 2015 and 2019. 

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Here it is, the new Changan Uni-S 1.5T in CE spec for just R469 900. And we can confirm it is a lot of car for the money. Genuinely, a full-size family SUV with all the premium bells and whistles for less than R500k. Okay, you’ve got our attention …

Next, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so your automotive equivalent of handsome might be something different to ours. But we reckon the Changan Uni-S 1.5T CE is one of the best-looking new SUVs on sale in South Africa currently. Seriously, it has a commanding presence on the road. This comes courtesy of that wide grille and sharply detailed LED lights front and rear. And don’t forget the 19-inch alloys that fill the wheel arches convincingly.

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CHANGAN UNI-S 1.5T CE REVIEW

Probably the most car for the money on offer right now in South Africa. Image: Ray Leathern

Right oh, so passers-by will need a chiro appointment if they spend any more time swivelling their heads at the Changan Uni-S. But how well does the keenly priced SUV go down a road? Well, from behind the wheel, there is little hardship to be found in the comfort of this climate-controlled, semi-autonomous SUV.

It’s not exactly bank-vault quiet, due to the at times uncultured murmur from the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. However, 138 kW and 300 Nm of torque means its performance is at least sprightly. Try zero to 100 km/h claims in the 8.5-second range. However, at the same time, a hat must be doffed to the Changan Uni-S interior. For sub-R500k remember, it is minimalist, tech-laden and brilliantly put together. Twin high-definition digital screens mesh seamlessly with the cabin’s horizontal lines. A great place to spend time.

LESS COMPLICATED THAN MOST

Looks the part inside and oddly uncomplicated to use. It’s a thumbs up from us for the Changan Uni-S cabin. Image: Ray Leathern

A typical trait of this era of Chinese vehicles is over-complication of most basic functions. However, the Changan Uni-S 1.5T CE cleverly takes a less-is-more approach instead. There’s actually very little the driver can override from the helm. There’s no manual control over the gearbox. No explicit controls to turn the headlamps on or off. You cannot even check the fuel economy while on the move (it displays only a lifetime figure at the end of every drive). This feature – or lack thereof – might grate at times. But after a while it simply forces you to relax and forget about the minutia.

Instead, you revel in what a large family SUV it is compared to the others in this segment. And yet, it’s innovative in its practicality, thanks to a host of different storage spaces, like the floating centre console with wireless charging. The boot offers 475 litres of storage space, expanded to a massive 1 450-litres plus with the 60/40 split rear seats folded flat. That’s more than enough to do the active-lifestyle thing with bicycles, surfboards, etc …

HOW DOES THE CHANGAN UNI-S STACK UP?

As neatly proportioned as you can get for a full-size family SUV. Image: Ray Leathern

Its turbocharged 1.5-litre engine is responsive enough under foot, if a bit too ‘there’ for a smooth drive. The gearbox loves to hunt up and down the ratios, when it could just as easily settle and pull from low in a single gear. As mentioned, there is no way to manually override the dual-clutch transmission. So that’s a level of driver control we’d like to see added in future. Plus, its semi-autonomous adaptive cruise control does a fair, if somewhat reluctant, job of keeping pacing with the cars around. Once again, still a cool feature for less than R500k.

To avoid the over-speeding sensation of Sport mode, we defaulted to the less-stressed realm of Eco. Here the Changan Uni-S 1.5T’s power delivery is more measured, with a lifetime fuel consumption claim within the 7.0 to 8.0 l/100 km range. Once again, we’re just used to keeping track of such a figure per trip, so we’d like to see that added to future models. It has ample ground clearance of 176 mm, so it easily sidesteps the more severe potholes exposed by Cape Town’s extreme weather. And on a winding slice of bitumen, it carries itself with surprising alacrity. Of course, there’s multi-link rear suspension doing its thing, and a well-oiled steering feel to egg the driver on.

CHANGAN UNI-S VERDICT

With such affordable pricing, a race to the bottom among Chinese SUVs could become a reality. But that is at least a good thing for consumers. Image: Ray Leathern

Not knowing what to really expect from the new Changan Uni-S 1.5T CE allowed us to approach the review in a totally unbiased fashion. While not perfect, we came away thoroughly impressed by this handsome new family SUV. Most especially by the thoroughly premium interior in the top-spec offering. Handsomely styled, spacious and practical, it boasts a lot of ticks in the win column. The best one being an affordable asking price below the psychological R500k mark.

THE FIGURES

• Engine: 1.5-litre turbo petrol
• Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch auto
• Power: 138 kW
• Torque: 300 Nm
• 0-100 km/h: 8.50 seconds
• Fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100 km (claimed/combined)
• Price: R469 900

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