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FF-ROAD specialist Jeep is in its 70th year and marking the occasion with a new version of its prestige 4x4. The latest Grand Cherokee will be locking
horns with the likes of the Range Rover Sport, the Volkswagen Touareg and BMW X5 and is arriving at a time Jeep is planning a comeback in the UK. In the past few years the legendary American brand has been through the mill
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Liverpool SEAT
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Peace of mind is guaranteed at successful local dealership BMW fans ready for festival
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OR quality and value for money, Liverpool SEAT is making a name for itself as one of the top dealerships in the city. In the three years since it first opened, the dealership, which specialises in new and used car sales plus expert aftersales services, has grown rapidly to become one of the 10 biggest SEAT dealerships in the country. Its success, inspired by an overall commitment to providing outstanding levels of customer service, is even more impressive given that it has come at a tough time for the industry in general. There have been many positive word-of-mouth recommendations and referrals from customers, with even an entire family choosing Liverpool SEAT to meet their motoring needs. The dealership itself is family-run and boasts a team of friendly, knowledgeable staff who are only too happy to answer questions and provide information, where needed. If you’re in the market for a used car this summer, you’ll be pleased with the selection available at Liverpool SEAT – and the
CHOICE: The SEAT Ibiza is just one of the models available prices, too! As dealer principal Steve Featherstone explained, customers can buy with reassurance and within their budget. “Our motto is ‘low prices always’ so we constantly conduct price checks on our vehicles to ensure prices are consistently low,” said Steve. Liverpool SEAT has a great selection of Approved Used Cars, allowing you to buy with confidence, knowing these vehicles have passed one of the industry’s most rigorous multi-point safety checks. All cars within the SEAT Approved scheme also come with a 12-month guarantee and a 30-day unlimited mileage exchange. You can rest assured your SEAT Approved car has had its vehicle history and
mileage checked and verified. What’s more, you’ll get added peace of mind from a SEAT-backed roadside rescue package, European breakdown cover and comprehensive mechanical and electrical component failure cover. And it’s not only pre-owned SEAT cars for you to choose from, as there is a huge variety of quality makes and models available. There are around 50 cars in stock, most less than five years old, and with prices ranging from £3,999 up to £25,000 there’s a car to suit every budget. ● For more on the latest used car stock at Liverpool SEAT text INFO2024815 to 64446. Visit Liverpool SEAT at Pall Mall, Liverpool, L3 6AL, call 0151 243 2100 or go to www.liverpoolseat.com.
SUPER COUPE: The rare BMW M3 GTS will be on show at Tatton Park THE annual Northern BMW & MINI Festival takes place on Sunday, July 10, at Tatton Park, Cheshire. The event attracts by far the largest gathering of BMWs in the North, with over 1,500 enthusiasts attending the show last year. And this year with the added attraction of the new MINI at the show, it promises to be the biggest gathering yet. Attractions include the Meguiars-sponsored NW
Concours, the Show & Shine competition, a giant BMW Tombola, a ‘Cars for Sale’ section and a chance to clean out your garage of all your autojumble. There will be displays from some of the club’s registers, including a huge display of M Power cars, Zeds, Alpinas, E30s and a parking area for the new MINI Register with over 50 MINIs already booked in. Highlight of the M Power display will be the M3 GTS
in all its sunburst orange glory and the new 1 Series M Coupe. Organiser Jeff Heywood said: “The show is one not to be missed for the BMW enthusiast, and everyone is welcome.” The event starts at 10.00am, and pay on the gate entry costs only £2.50 per adult (children under 16 free). For more details contact Jeff Heywood on 0161 678 2088.
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Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 CVT
Verso’s a space invader
MINI MARVEL: The new Verso-S is designed to showcase efficient use of space
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MALL, spacious and smart are the buzzwords from Toyota as the Japanese company re-enters a mini-MPV market it helped create a decade ago with the Yaris Verso. Toyota’s latest model to hit the streets is the Verso-S, a car designed to showcase efficient use of space plus outstanding fuel economy. It’s a compact multi-purpose vehicle that can genuinely claim to possess that much-abused phrase the Tardis factor. At less than four metres long it is the shortest car of its type yet still manages to deliver top notch space for five passengers and their luggage. Some of that space comes courtesy of a streamlined front seat and door panel design, giving extra headroom up front and knee room in the back, while another trick has
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been to raise the hip points to allow better visibility and make it easier to get in and out of the car. The 60/40 split rear seats have a centre armrest plus one-touch fold flat mechanism and the seats can also be folded down from the boot. And for extra convenience the top-hinged tailgate is cut into the rear bumper, allowing lip-free access to the double decker luggage area. Private buyers are the principal target area for Toyota and ensuring serious value for money has been a prime consideration.
More info from Johnson Toyota, Rimrose Road, L20 4TX. Tel: 0845 124 5160. Also www.toyota.co.uk
That’s one of the reasons why the Verso-S, in this country at least, runs purely on petrol power via a lean-burn 1.3-litre engine. With the CVT automatic gearbox featured in the tested version it can return a handy 54.3 miles per gallon. Refreshing for new models these days, the Toyota doesn’t use a Start/Stop system – which can prove so frustrating for the driver and makes only a fractional difference to economy anyway – and low emissions of 120g/km mean the car is free from road tax in its first year and £30 a year after that. With its wheels tucked into the corners the Verso-S has solid road-holding, feels quite agile and is well suited to city or suburban conditions thanks to its light steering and small turning circle – a boon for parking in tight spots. The car performs adequately on faster roads too, though being honest it could do with a bit more
SpecCheck MAKE: Toyota MODEL Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 CVT ENGINE: 1,329cc, 4cyl VVT-i POWER: 98bhp at 6,000rpm PERFORMANCE: 0-62 in 13.7 secs, top speed 103mph ECONOMY: 45.6mpg Urban, 61.4 Extra Urban, 54.3 Combined CO2 EMISSIONS: 120g/km BiK RATING: 10% INSURANCE: Group 8 (1-50)
punch. Both trim grades – TR and T Spirit – come with a multimedia system that marks a first in mini-MPVs. It has a six-inch touchscreen in the centre of the dash with colour reversing camera plus controls for the radio, CD
PRICE: £17,313 on the road WHAT’S HOT: Clever packaging, fuel economy, standard equipment WHAT’S NOT: Could do with a bit more punch RATINGS (out of five): LOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RIDE AND HANDLING . . . . . . . . PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VALUE FOR MONEY . . . . . . . . . . .
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player, i-Pod connections and Bluetooth. Stowage places – 19 in all - are also scattered around a car that makes a lot of sense. Add Toyota’s five-year unlimited mileage warranty and you have a serious family contender.
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Liverpool Car Centre
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You’ll be impressed at wide range of models and more
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IVERPOOL Car Centre has years of experience and is one of the largest – and most trusted – independent car dealerships in the city. Motorists from Liverpool, Wirral, Southport and beyond go back to the Bootle-based business time and time again thanks to their excellent customer service and huge selection of cars. In terms of stock, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Liverpool Car Centre, with petrol, diesel,
automatic and manual models always ready to drive away! All motors are of the highest quality and models range from the prestige (Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar), to family saloons and hatchbacks, inspirational sports, small vehicles for the first time buyer, MPVs and luxury 4x4s. Prices suit all budgets, ranging from £3,000 to £20,000, and as Liverpool Car Centre carefully screens every car it buys, including the ownership, service
history, mileage and an HPI check, you can sleep easy in the knowledge all its stock is of the highest calibre. And that’s not all. The family firm, whose members boast 25 years of selling cars, recently moved into a purpose-built showroom in Bootle, and also offers a full range of services plus an extensive range of finance options, including no deposit deals and 0% finance offers. Every car comes fully serviced, with 12 months MOT, and a
comprehensive parts and labour warranty. An exclusive lifetime warranty can also be purchased. Managing director Craig Taylor said: “We look after our customers. They can come here and browse at their own leisure. There is no pressure.” Liverpool Car Centre even has its own coffee bar and children’s play area, making for an allround pleasant experience. ● Visit Liverpool Car Centre, Brewster Street, Bootle, tel: 0151 933 6706.
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07 VW PASSAT 2.0 TDI SPORT BLACK ..........................................................................................................................................................................................£6,995.00
59 KIA SORRENTO 2.5 CRD XT AUTO - BLACK LEATHER BLACK ...........................................................................................................................................£15,950.00
56 AUDI A4 2.0 TDI SLINE BLUE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................£8,495.00
09 RENAULT CLIO LATEST SHAPE - LOW MILEAGE RED ...........................................................................................................................................................£6,295.00
56 BMW 1 SERIES 116i ES LOW MILEAGE GREY .........................................................................................................................................................................£6,995.00
08 FORD CMAX 1.6 ZETEC VARIOUS COLOURS 1 OWNER LOW MILES FROM .....................................................................................................................£6,495.00
56 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER LIMITED XS DIESEL AUTOMATIC HIGH SPEC SILVER ......................................................................................................£8,995.00
08 FORD MONDEO DIESEL - TITANIUM X CHOICE OF 3 FROM ..................................................................................................................................................£7,995.00
56 FORD FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC - 3 & 5 DOORS AVAILABLE VARIOUS COLOURS FROM .............................................................................................................£4,995.00
08 FORD SMAX DIESEL TITANIUM CHOICE OF 3 FROM .............................................................................................................................................................£8,995.00
06 VW GOLF 1.4 - 3 & 5 DOORS - CHOICE OF 4 FROM ................................................................................................................................................................£5,995.00
08 AUDI A4 FACELIFT MODEL 1.8T FSI GREY ...............................................................................................................................................................................£9,995.00
55 AUDI A3 2.0 FSI SPORTBACK BLACK .......................................................................................................................................................................................£6,995.00
08 BMW 3 SERIES 320 M SPORT TOURING RED .........................................................................................................................................................................£9,995.00
55 LEXUS GS 300 CHOICE OF 2 BLACK OR SILVER BOTH LOW MILES FROM .......................................................................................................................£8,995.00
08 MAZDA 6 D TS 2 DIESEL LATEST SHAPE 1 OWNER WHITE ..................................................................................................................................................£7,995.00
55 CITROËN C4 1.6 SX ONLY 23,000 MILES FROM NEW SILVER ..............................................................................................................................................£3,995.00
08 MERCEDES C CLASS LATEST SHAPE - SPORTS GRILLE - VARIOUS COLOURS FROM .................................................................................................£10,950.00
55 PEUGEOT 307 CC COUPE/CABRIOLET ONLY 40000 MILES - METALLIC PAINT RED ........................................................................................................£3,995.00
08 VOLVO C30 DIESEL ONLY 18,000 MILES 1 OWNER - 67MPG BLACK .................................................................................................................................£9,950.00
55 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.4 SXI SPORT HATCH - LOW MILES FROM ..........................................................................................................................................£4,995.00
57 AUDI A6 2.0 TDI SE LEATHER INTERIOR- CHOICE OF 3 FROM BLACK ...............................................................................................................................£8,995.00
05 FORD FOCUS 1.6 GHIA 1 OWNER LOW MILEAGE BLUE ........................................................................................................................................................£3,795.00
57 BMW 3 SERIES 320 DIESEL SE GREY .......................................................................................................................................................................................£8,995.00
05 FORD CMAX ZETEC - FANTASTIC VALUE SILVER ...................................................................................................................................................................£3,995.00
57 CHRYSLER 300C LIMITED XS DIESEL AUTOMATIC HIGH SPEC BLACK .............................................................................................................................£9,950.00
05 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 CLUB - CHOICE OF 3 - VARIOUS COLOURS FROM .........................................................................................................................£3,995.00
57 FORD GALAXY 2.0 TDCI ZETEC - 7 SEATER CHOICE OF 2 FROM ........................................................................................................................................£9,950.00
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CARS currently generate 14 per cent of all CO2 emissions in the UK - marginally less than in 2000 despite an increase of four million cars on the road, according to the latest motoring facts report from road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists. While carbon emissions from all forms of road transport continue to rise, the rate from cars fell from 196g/km of CO2 in 1997 to 174g/km in 2008. The report also finds that people’s perception is that cars and aircraft are the two biggest carbon polluters, when in fact the top two are power stations and industry.
HYUNDAI ● has scooped the title of Best
Manufacturer at an awards ceremony run by consumer publication Which? Owners gave Hyundai 82 per cent for reliability and 84 per cent in the satisfaction survey, while Which? was also impressed by Hyundai’s competitive prices and its five year unlimited miles warranty deal. Two Hyundai models – the i20 and i30 – also achieved ‘Best Buy’ status.
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RENAULT has topped the one-million mark for vehicles equipped with a Carminat TomTom navigation system. In the UK it is fitted as standard to the Dynamique trim levels of each bodystyle in the Clio, Kangoo, Megane, Scenic and Laguna ranges, plus the core trim levels of the Kangoo, Trafic and Master van ranges.
HEAVY METAL THUNDER: The new Jeep Grand Cherokee takes centre stage
Yankee Doodle Dandy set to blaze new trail
● From Page 1 Its DNA may be Yankee Doodle Dandy but the Grand Cherokee’s underpinnings come from Mercedes – Chrysler’s previous partner – and the engine is a new 3.0-litre V6 diesel from Fiat. The combination is highly effective producing heavyweight performance which in the top specification Overland model is backed up with impressive kit. Priced from £43,995, that version comes with sat-nav, a rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control, air suspension and blind spot alerts among its standard features – items which make it the best part of £7,000 less than a similarly equipped Touareg. A cheaper Grand Cherokee Limited is available at £36,795, but without the extra equipment – especially the air suspension – it does not stack up as well. With big alloys – 18-inch on
by MIKE TORPEY the Limited and 20 on the Overland – the ride is harsh without the automatic damping and the absence of sat-nav as standard on a car in this echelon is an oversight. In this league quality counts and the overall refinement of the Overland makes a lot more sense when looking at the opposition. Inside the Grand Cherokee is as roomy as you’d expect from a large 4x4. It’s well appointed and with quality leather upholstery and wooden trim inserts the Overland is up with the best. There’s even a power operated tailgate, ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel among its creature comforts. There’s new instrumentation which is fresh and trendy but there remains a straight up and down feel to the dash – the norm in America but a little different to how the European
brands do it. The Grand Cherokee has never been lacking in terms of power and although the big V8s favoured in the US are not part of the initial Jeep line-up in the UK, the diesel is an eye opener. Fiat’s diesel technology is at the high end of the scale and this engine is smooth and punchy, capable of doing the business on and off road. On both the Limited and Overland models it is mated to a five-speed automatic box
with manual changes available by moving the gear lever to the left or right akin to previous Mercedes’ systems. Developing 237bhp it gives the Grand Cherokee lively performance with 0-60 in 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 126mph – quicker than a diesel Range Rover Sport. Average fuel economy is a claimed 34 to the gallon with CO2 emissions of 218g/km which is again competitive. On our drive in both versions
OFF ROAD: The Grand Cherokee has what it takes
of the Grand Cherokee we managed close on 33mpg on a variety of roads and off road, where low ratio gears and heavy engine demand can soak up the fuel, it returned almost 12 to the gallon. Jeep’s capable Quadra-Trac ll all-wheel drive system is fitted to both models and comes with the multi-mode Selec-Terrain control which, similar to the Land Rover Terrain Response system. It works well and the Grand Cherokee fulfils Jeep’s legendary off-road, axle-twisting credentials. For the money this is the most sophisticated Grand Cherokee yet and with a slightly reworked front incorporating Jeep’s trademark seven-slot grille and a raked windscreen it looks quite sporty. Although both versions are well kitted the extras on the Overland make it outstanding value for money putting Jeep right back on the map.