Ignition 07 November 2013

FAZER SET TO STUN

GREEN MACHINE

The Leon Ecomotive is the most environmentally friendly car that SEAT have ever produced

The 2013 Yamaha Fazer8 not only has knockout looks, but has a price that should make it a hit

DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION

Our Kate directs her rage towards satnavs and explains why ‘Miss Bossy’ drives her round the bend

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Models shown are Yaris Hybrid T Spirit with optional panoramic roof £18,195, Auris Hybrid Excel 1.8 VVT-i with optional Skyview roof £22,695, Auris Hybrid Touring Sports Excel with optional Skyview roof £23,795, Prius T Spirit £25,145 and Prius+ Excel £29,295. Price excludes pearlescent paint extra £650. Prices correct at time of going to press and includes VAT, delivery charge, number plates, one year’s road fund license and £55 first registration fee. 5 year/100,000 mile manufacturer warranty subject to terms and conditions. *Car wash available at participating centres only when test drive is taken before 2nd December 2013. *No purchase necessary. Terms and conditions apply. See www.motorline.co.uk/toyota for full terms and conditions of the free prize draw.

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Yaris Hybrid Range Official Fuel Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km): Urban 83.1 (3.4) - 91.1 (3.1), Extra Urban 76.3 (3.7) - 80.7 (3.5), Combined 76.3 (3.7) - 80.7 (3.5). CO2 Emissions 85- 79g/km.

Auris Range Official Fuel Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km): Urban 34.9 (8.1) - 80.7 (3.5), Extra Urban 54.3 (5.2) - 83.1 (3.4), Combined 45.6 (6.2) - 78.5 (3.6). CO2 Emissions 143g/km - 84g/km.

Prius Range Official Fuel Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km): Urban 70.6 (4.0) - 72.4 (3.9), Extra Urban 74.3 (3.8) - 76.4 (3.7), Combined 70.6 (4.0) - 72.4 (3.9). CO2 Emissions 92 - 89g/km. Prius+ Range Official Fuel Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km): Urban 65.7 (4.3) - 74.3 (3.8), Extra Urban 65.7 (4.3) - 67.3 (4.2), Combined 64.2 (4.4) - 68.9 (4.1). CO2 Emissions 101 - 96g/km. The mpg figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results obtained through laboratory testing, are provided for comparability purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience.

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

One-off Roller captures Goodwood’s history

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ITH the talents of the world’s finest automotive designers and craftspeople at a customer’s disposal, inspiration for a bespoke Rolls-Royce can strike anywhere.

Rolls-Royce Dubai brand manager Mohammed El-Arishy’s imagination was piqued while dining at the Goodwood Hotel, adjacent to the Home of Rolls-Royce.

He said: “I wanted to create a motor

car that captures the atmosphere and history of the Goodwood Motor Circuit.

“The Home of Rolls-Royce’s connection to such an important centre of British motoring heritage is something that fascinates my customers.”

The result – the one-of-a-kind Chicane Phantom Coupe – incorporates design cues and materials that evoke Goodwood’s rich motorsport history.

A traditional, wood-finished interi-

or makes way for carbon fibre, alluding to the materials used in modern racing machines.

This contemporary theme extends to the exterior of the car, with the bonnet and windscreen surround finished in a matte black, complementing perfectly the gunmetal exterior paint. Coloured wheels matching the main exterior paint finish are also specified, the first time such a feature has adorned a contemporary Rolls-Royce motor car.

Handcrafted details include a chequered-flag-motif stitching to the seats.

And a metal plaque expressing the car’s name and Goodwood’s famous track layout is located discreetly in the glove compartment.

This is not the first time an unexpected spark of inspiration has taken a Rolls-Royce customer.

Commissions have included an exterior paint colour matched perfectly to a favourite eye shadow, and a wood

Where to find Bristol’s

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ECHNOLOGY is great, essential even, until it fails, which can render the user useless and frustrated.

Today’s vehicles are computer-controlled gadgets. And even if you have an old, “mechanical” car, you can add modern stuff – like satnav.

Every year my mother asks me if I would like a satnav system for Christmas. And every year I say thank you but no.

I hate them, you see – the intrusive, monotone voices; the bleeping and pinging; but, most of all, their bossiness, which is at its most irritating when I know I am heading in the right direction, just not along the route I am being instructed to take.

On that note, everyone who visits my house using a satnav is chivvied to a longer and busier route off the Avon ring road than is necessary, which invariably means they are later for dinner.

OK, if you have not got a clue

where you are going and need help on that score, it is best there is a friendly and competent navigator in the passenger seat. But I have been driving around alone for years on business, and always get where I need to be using a combination of maps and hand-written instructions which I may well have copied off the internet. AA Route Planner is a good place to start.

No doubt at some point in the not-too-distant future all new cars will have satnav as standard fare. But until that point, I am happy to keep one foot in the past.

However, I do admit there are exceptions to my rule, in which cases satnavs are essential.

One such case is a friend of mine whose blushes I will spare by not naming her. She is smart and savvy but her lack of any sense of direction is legendary. Do not get

me started on the time we got lost in the African bush with a bunch of fee-paying guests in tow. Fortunately, she is in possession of a car with Miss Bossy already installed.

But what if Miss Bossy fails? During a weekend in Wales recently, two major attractions stated on their websites that visitors should not use the correct postcodes if using satnav.

How bonkers is that?

And just this week, an articulated lorry was clearly misdirected to a dead end right outside the office, necessitating a tricky reversing manoeuvre followed by a twiddle around the wrong side of a junction on a dodgy corner. All very droll.

■ WHAT drives you to distraction?

Email kate.edser@b-nm.co.uk if you have a story to tell about your experience on Bristol’s roads.

veneer sourced from a tree on a customer’s estate.

Bespoke design manager Gavin Hartley said: “Customers often task us with designing cars themed around a particular passion or interest.

“The customer leads the creative process, working in collaboration with us to create a highly-personal, one-off masterpiece. As bespoke designers we take great satisfaction in turning these dreams into reality.”

Petrol Asda, Highwood Lane, Patchway, 126.7p Asda, Craven Way, Longwell Green, 126.7p Asda, Oatlands Avenue, Whitchurch, 126.7p Sainsbury’s, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford, 126.9p Esso, The Downs, Whiteladies Road, Clifton, 126.9p Sainsbury’s, Bloomfield Road Link, Brislington, 126.9p Blackhorse Garage, Westerleigh Road, Emersons Green, 126.9p Sainsbury’s, Emerson Way, Emersons Green, 126.9p Sainsbury’s, Winterstoke Road, Ashton Vale, 126.9p Whitchurch Express, Wells Road, Whitchurch, 126.9p

Diesel Asda, Highwood Lane, Patchway, 133.7p Asda, Coronation Road, Bedminster, 133.7p Asda, Craven Way, Longwell Green, 133.7p Asda, Oatlands Avenue, Whitchurch, 133.7p Esso, Stoke Brook Service Station, Gloucester Road, Patchway, 133.9p Esso, The Downs, Whiteladies Road, Clifton, 133.9p Sainsbury’s, Bloomfield Road Link, Brislington, 133.9p Blackhorse Garage, Westerleigh Road, Emersons Green, 133.9p Sainsbury’s, Emerson Way, Emersons Green, 133.9p Sainsbury’s, Winterstoke Road, Ashton Vale, 133.9p

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

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Seat Leon Funky, extreme and so eco friendly...

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EAT has just opened the order books on the most extreme production Leon so far – extreme in the environmental-efficiency sense. The Leon Ecomotive is, with a CO2 rating of just 87g/km, the most CO2-averse conventionally-powered car that SEAT has produced.

It is available in three body styles – SC, five-door and ST – which all return a whopping 85.6mpg (combined).

And, with those CO2 emissions of 87g/km, there is no road tax to pay.

The emissions figure is 12g/km lower than that of the outgoing Leon Ecomotive, despite the car being more powerful.

This is accomplished most notably via a 90kg weight reduction and a 10 per cent improvement in aerodynamic efficiency.

Power comes from a 1.6-litre TDI diesel engine, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, whose ratios are spaced for optimum efficiency.

This transmission is a fundamental difference between the Leon Ecomotive and the standard Leon 1.6 TDI, which emits a modest 99g/km.

Other changes over the standard Leon 1.6 TDI include a higher engine output, up from 105 PS to 110 PS, and the fitment of low rolling resistance tyres.

To improve aerodynamic performance there is a body package comprising rear and side spoilers, and the suspension is lowered by 15mm, while the radiator grille is specific to the Ecomotive.

These changes help the Leon Ecomotive travel 11.3 miles further per gallon of fuel than the standard Leon 1.6 TDI, according to their respective combined consumption ratings.

As with every other model in the Leon range, the Leon Ecomotive comes with an energy-recovery system and a start/stop system. The former is to capture and store brake energy, otherwise lost as heat, which can be used to power electrical sys-

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tems, and the latter to shut down the engine when the car is at a standstill, preserving fuel.

And until at least the end of 2013, the Leon Ecomotive is eligible for SEAT’s free technology pack. This endows the car with cutting-edge, full-LED headlights (including their

distinctive strip-LED daytime running lights), satnav and a DAB radio.

First deliveries of the Leon Ecomotive begin in January 2014.

Prices are £19,360 for the SC, £19,660 for the five-door and £20,485 for the ST.

SHARK-supported Tom Sykes has been crowned 2013 World Superbike champion at Jerez, Spain. To celebrate this, the company has launched a special new design – the Speed-R Sykes Replica.

The model is a replica of the Race-R Pro helmet worn by Sykes and features chrome detailing and inspirational words in Japanese script including “power”, “success”, “courage”, “belief ” and “kar ma”.

The helmet is constructed from the latest-generation composite fibre and weighs 1,450g without compromising on any features.

The Speed-R Sykes Replica will be available in UK dealers from early December, priced £309.99. To find your local dealer, call 01425 478936.

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Official fuel consumption in mpg (litres/100km) for the ŠKODA Superb range: Urban 21.7 (13.0) to 54.3 (5.2), Extra Urban 40.4 (7.0) to 78.3 (3.6), Combined 30.4 (9.3) to 67.3 (4.2). CO2 emissions for the Superb range are 217 to 109g/km. Standard EU Test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results.

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The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Dacia Duster range are: Urban 27.2 (10.4)–49.6 (5.7); Extra Urban 40.3 (7)–61.4 (4.6); Combined 35.3 (8)–56.5 (5). The official CO2 emissions for the range are 185–130g/km. EU Directive and Regulation 692/2008 test environment figures. Fuel consumption and CO2 may vary according to driving styles, road conditions and other factors. *Rental stated is for Dacia Lease. If you choose Dacia Lease then you will not own the car. When you have paid the final rental at the end of the contract, you can keep using the car and pay an annual rental equivalent to one monthly rental. Typical example: Dacia Duster Ambiance dCi 110 4x2, advance rental £4070.49 inc VAT followed by 48 monthly rentals of £119 inc VAT, final rental £3847.18 inc VAT. A finance facility fee of £149 is payable with the advance rental. Finance provided by RCI Financial Services Ltd, PO Box 149, Watford WD17 1FJ. Conditions apply. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. You must be at least 18 and a UK resident (excluding the Isle of Man and Channel Islands) to apply for finance. Offer available on new Dacia Duster when ordered and registered before 31 December 2013. †Free servicing available for 3 years/36,000 miles (whichever comes first) on new Dacia Duster Ambiance dCi 110 4x2 and 4x4 and Dacia Duster Lauréate dCi 110 4x2, when purchased through Dacia Lease. Available to retail customers only when ordered and registered by 31 December 2013. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. Vehicle must be serviced at an approved Dacia dealer and in line with the manufacturer’s service programme. Services must be completed within 1 month or 1,000 miles of the service interval. Excludes any additional work not included within the service programme, such as wear and tear, maintenance and tyres. If the vehicle is sold before the service plan expires, the cover remains with the vehicle and is transferred to the new owner. Available at participating dealers only. Metallic paint available at an additional £495.

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Fuel economy The GS 300h stands or falls on its running costs. And this car really can put a lick on many of its diesel rivals The bald figures of 109g/km of carbon dioxide (for the SE model at least) and a combined-fuel-economy figure of 60.1mpg would be impressive for a family hatch. That they are the numbers generated by a full-sized and well-equipped executive car is nothing less than remarkable, as indeed is the GS 300h’s strength versus its rivals.

Overview Price: £32,000 – £45,000 0-62 mph: 9.2 CO2 g/km: 109 Combined mpg: 60.1

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Toyota Prius

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● Toyota says its Prius isn’t just for green crusaders anymore and we’d have to agree.

With the introduction of the roomier, better-looking and sweeter-handling third generation car, it looked to be a more convincing alternative to a conventional family hatch. The most recent facelift takes things a stage further with still smarter front-end styling, a stiffer bodyshell, more equipment and improved comfort.

Price: £25,145 0-62 mph: 10.4 secs Max speed: 110mph Co2 (g/km): 89 Combined mpg: 72

● It’s the obvious fuel efficient and low emissions solution – a diesel-powered hybrid. A little surprisingly, it’s Peugeot who have put one into production first, taking the renowned fuel efficiency of a diesel engine and pairing it with an electric motor for emissions-free in-town motoring, along with effective, economical long distance driving.

Price: £26,995 -£27,995 0-60 mph: 8.5secs Max speed: 118mph Co2 (g/km): 91 Combined mpg: 74.3 – 80.7

● Citroen’s avant garde DS5 is the most versatile, the most powerful and the cleverest of the French brand’s desirable range of sporting DS models.

Bringing together elements of everything modern family motorists seem to like – Crossover, coupe, family hatchback and sports estate – it’s an intriguing package. Especially if you opt for a version with frugal hybrid power.

Price: £28,760 – £33,360 0-62 mph: 8.3secs Max speed: 131mph Co2 (g/km): 88 – 102 Combined mpg: 72.4 – 83.1

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Lexus’ winner Running costs will wow you Think Lexus GS hybrid and you will probably recognise the GS 450h. But now there is another, more economical option on the table in the form of the GS 300h. Andy Enright reports

Verdict The Lexus GS series has not exactly been a nailed-on cert in the executive-saloon sector, with the likes of the Audi A6, the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes E Class to contend with. The latest GS 300h hybrid poses some questions on running costs that have the German establishment looking very uncomfortable.

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HE Lexus GS 300h is a car that makes a great deal of sense. It is a bit less powerful, but a good deal more economical, than the GS 450h. And if you have got an eye on the amount of tax you pay on your company car, it is a winner all the way.

Lexus looked to have shot itself in the foot by not developing a competitive diesel engine. Now it seems to be having the last laugh.

The GS 300h is interesting in that it does not share the same engine as the other 2.5-litre petrol model in the range, the GS 250. Here you get a powerplant which is slightly smaller and makes a relatively-modest 178bhp at 6,000rpm.

A performance model this is not, especially when you consider that you are lugging a kerb weight of around 1,750kg. Still, it will reach 62mph in 9.2 seconds and will get to a top speed of 119mph.

The fourth-generation GS is a more confident piece of design than any to have gone before it. While it is not quite swaggering, it is not hiding its light under a bushel.

The cabin looks even more special and, unlike previous generations of the GS, it seems as though a real effort has gone into the styling rather than a concentration on function. The layout of the long, sculpted dash gives the driver and front passenger a sense of roominess through its clean centre stack and large, high-resolution display screen.

Most of the comfort and convenience

controls such as audio and climate are relocated to provide a cleaner dash layout. Redesigned seats and changes to the steering column give more space and better comfort, as well as improved forward visibility to the driver.

The door openings offer easier entry and exit, and boot access is improved with a wider, deeper opening. Even with the hybrid batteries to house, the GS 300h retains a respectable boot capacity of 451 litres.

You will need a £32,000 budget for the entry-level SE version. The range then steps up through Luxury and F Sport models, topping out with the Premier trim for which a £45,000 budget is needed.

You are looking at a £7,500 saving if you go for this 178bhp GS 300h rather than the 286bhp GS 450h model in the same spec. The GS 300h model’s same 178bhp petrol/electric hybrid engine is used in the smaller BMW 3 Series-sized Lexus IS 300h – but a comparably-specced version of one of those would save you just £2,000 over this GS. In terms of trim, the SE is the one to go for is you are serious about shaving your tax bill. It has 10 airbags, electric steering-wheel adjustment, a 12-speaker sound system with DAB radio and DVD player, cruise control, push-button start, parking sensors, HID (xenon) headlamps, and heated front seats.

Leading options will be Lexus Premium Navigation, with a 12.3-inch display, and leather upholstery including heating/ventilation functions.

Extra items in the Luxury trim include leather upholstery, navigation, 18-inch alloys and a blind-spot monitor.

The F Sport adds features such as exterior and interior styling elements, 10-spoke 19-inch wheels and adaptive variable sports suspension. At the top of the range, the GS 300h Premier features a Mark Levinson 17-speaker stereo system, 18-way electric front-seat adjustment with memory, a new colour head-up display, AVS and LED fog lamps.

The GS 300h stands or falls on its running costs – and this car really can put a lick on many of its diesel rivals.

The bald figures of 109g/km of carbon dioxide (for the SE model at least) and a combined-fuel-economy figure of 60.1mpg would be impressive for a family hatch.

That they are the numbers generated by a full-sized and well-equipped executive car is nothing less than remarkable, as indeed is the GS 300h’s strength versus its rivals.

Instantly the GS 300h becomes the star model in the range. It might be the slowest and it is certainly not the most exciting. But if you want a well-featured car that keeps a lid on running costs, it is a real contender. In F Sport guise it is a bit of a sheep in wolf ’s clothing. But the entry-level SE model makes the best economy numbers and looks the best-value proposition.

In terms of price and efficiency, the GS 300h is hard to beat. It is no great ball of fire, but do you really buy a Lexus GS for its sporting prowess?

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2013 Fazer8 Price drop brings looker back into fray

PRICE: £7,999 ENGINE: 779cc 16v liquid-cooled, in-line four-cylinder WEIGHT: 220 kg (wet) POWER: 98.6 bhp TANK SIZE: 17 litres

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Here’s where things get a little interesting as the bike we examine here now costs £7,999 on the road which is £1,000 less than its predecessor.

This is now competes directly with the Suzuki GSX1250FA at the same price of £7,998.

Although not as good looking as the Yamaha, the Suzuki has more power on tap and generally handles a little better.

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This latest Fazer8 has retained just about all the main components of the old bike and added suspension adjustment, clear indicators, new graphics and colours as well as mandatory ABS. The previous bike pretty much did what it said on the tin so there was little need to change much.

So Yamaha has done the right thing and improved the Fazer8 by fixing the things that didn’t work so well like the suspension. The gold coloured forks are a nice touch too and lend an elegant finish to this stylish machine.

A real surge in the power comes on stream above 7,000rpm and the old chassis is well up to the task. The Fazer8 comes a bit unstuck however, when negotiating fast consecutive bends on bumpy B-roads.

This is due in part to its rear shock being far too soft and under-damped in standard setting mode resulting in the bike bouncing and wallowing in tight cor ners.

Fortunately, Yamaha has now seen fit to provide adjustment options to both front and rear suspensions. The front can be adjusted for pre-load, rebound and compression, the rear now getting rebound adjustment added to the existing pre-load.

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N an age where scalpel-sharp styling and sleek fairings represent the state of the art, the 2013 Yamaha Fazer8 takes some beating on looks.

With its half fairing and upside down forks, the latest Fazer8 has been smartened up and is now an even more stunning piece of design and instantly makes the competition look so very last season.

But is that all there is to this very appealing machine?

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If you like the idea of 21st century styling allied to cutting edge technology then the Fazer8 could be right up your street.

It’s very comfortable, the gear box is smooth with a slick change, the clutch and throttle are light to the touch and the brakes are powerful and reassuring.

Compared to its rivals, the old Yamaha Fazer8 looked a tad expensive but the new pricing has put things right in this regard.

It now looks fantastic and is great fun to ride. What’s not to like?