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The plates last changed on March 1 and that was the date chosen by Hyundai to launch its new city car, the i10. The 1.1-litre is already a sell out success so Hyundai has chosen the September 1 registration plate change date to launch a beefier version of the little car. The newcomer will have a 1.2litre engine, making it a more gutsy proposition but without any penalty in fuel consumption. In fact, the CO2 emissions and combined fuel consumption are identical to the smaller 1.1-litre engine at 119g/km and 56.5mpg. And whichever engine you opt for, you will still only pay £35 road tax. The efficiency of the new allalloy unit means that power output has been improved by 18% to 77PS and torque rises from 98Nm to 118Nm – a massive 20% increase compared with the 1.1litre. There is also significantly improved in-gear driving flexibility and more relaxed cruising. As a result, the top speed rises from 94 to 102mph and the benchmark 0-62mph sprint drops by nearly three seconds to 12.8 seconds. At the same time as the new engine, the range-topping Style model also gets leather trim for its steering wheel, gear lever skirt and handbrake to give a more upmarket feel to the interior. Another benefit is the availability of an Electronic Stability Programme as an option for the first time on the i10. On the road prices for the 1.1 start at £6,745 and for the 1.2 at £7,545. The i10 was launched hard on the heels of the i30, which is proving to be another major success story for the Korean car maker. The Ford Focus-sized i30 is for
a trendy looking hatchback with a stylish modern interior and a build quality to match its looks. The 2.0-litre diesel engine is one of the quietest around and, matched to a six-speed gearbox, offers punchy performance linked to sensible economy. It’s the car that has the overall feel that says that Hyundai has arrived. Prices for the i30 start from £10,980. One of the latest additions to the Hyundai range is for motorists who demand a real abundance of space, the i800 MPV. Unlike most MPVs, which only have room for seven people, the i800 can comfortably accommodate eight and still have room for all their luggage. In fact, the i800 has 851 litres of space in the boot, even when loaded with passengers; that’s twice as much as some estate cars. Powered by a 2.5-litre diesel engine, it features a pair of seats in front and two benches behind – each accommodating three adults in comfort – with uncompromised head and leg room. And best of all, it costs less than £20,000. At the lower end of the market there is the Amica from £5,852 and the Getz from £7,430. Then there is stylish motoring with the trendy two-seater Hyundai Coupé with a choice of 1.6litre, 1.7-litre or the range topping 2.7 V6. At present there is also a limited edition Coupe, called the TSIII, which has an even more sporty image, thanks to features like a sportier engine note, a larger boot spoiler with integral brake light and 17ins alloy wheels. For four-wheel-drive enthusiasts there is the Santa Fe, while the Tucson comes with a choice of either front-wheel-drive or fourwheel-drive.
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A breath of clear French air
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here is a breath of French air around this September with a raft of new models from Renault.
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Citroën offers a great choice
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Admittedly, the range includes the C-Crosser and Berlingo but the rest of models are designated C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 and C8. Unsurprisingly, this indicates their size, starting with the C1 and C2 city cars through the C3 supermini and C4 compact to the C4 midi people-carrier and C5 family model before arriving at the flagship C6 executive saloon and the C8 people-carrier. The C1 hatchback is ideally placed to take advantage of the current craze for down-sizing into smaller, more economical cars. Engine choices are a frugal one-litre petrol unit with economy of 60mpg and a 1.4-litre diesel offering almost 70mpg. Prices range from £7,295 to £9,125. The C2 range also includes this diesel engine plus a 1.6-litre diesel and three petrol units of 1.1, 1.4 and 1.6 litres. Prices range from £8,795 to £13,895. Next up is the C3 range, which offers the same engine choice and prices from £9,695 for the 1.1-litre five-door Vibe to £12,695 for the 1.6 HDi Exclusive. There is also a coupé cabriolet version of this
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car, called C3 Pluriel, which has a folding roof and costs from £13,295 to £14,595. The C4 model comes with a choice of hatchback, coupé, Picasso and Grand Picasso body styles. There are petrol and diesel engine options and prices ranging from £12,325 for the 1.4litre petrol-powered five-door hatchback to £22,430 for the seven-seat Grand Picasso with a two-litre 140bhp diesel engine. Citroën is determined to break into the highly-profitable premium sector and has the C5 and C6 models to do the job. The C5 achieves new standards of build quality and comes lavishly equipped with prices from £15,595 for the entry-level 1.8litre petrol version to £24,395 for the 140mph 2.7-litre turbodiesel. The C6 range starts with the 2.2 HDi at £28,430 rising to £38,325 for the 2.7-litre V6 HDi Exclusive. Also included in Citroën’s expansive line-up are the Xsara Picasso, which is currently attracting huge discounts plus the C8 people carrier and the C-Crosser 4x4. The C-Crosser, which is based on the Mitsubishi Outlander, costs from £22,995 and rises to £25,695 for the lavishly-equipped 2.2 HDi Exclusive version.
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