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NLY a fool fails to pay attention when Ford releases a new model. And when that model is a Ford the likes of which has never been seen before, everyone should take
notice. Enter the B-MAX – the little car with sliding doors which will be taking on everything from the likes of the Nissan Note to the latest compacts from Mercedes. The B-MAX, which
arrives next month, is a remarkable car, not only for its ease of use – which mums will love – but also for its high tech safety and communications systems. It is the first car of its
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by ROBIN ROBERTS Ecomotive produces just 92g/km even in its ST form and that makes it tax exempt for private buyers. In all there are five petrol choices - 1.2 with 60 or 70PS outputs, 85PS 1.4, turbocharged 105PS 1.2 TSI and 150PS 1.4 TSI. Diesel derivatives run from the 75PS 1.2 TDI, the 105PS 1.6 TDI and on to the 143PS 2.0 TDI with most fitted with five-speed manual gearboxes. However, a sophisticated seven-speed DSG-automatic transmission is optional with the 105PS 1.2 TSI and standard on the 150PS 1.4 TSI and only the 143PS 2.0 TDI gets a six-speed manual. The new combination of models means that for the first time FR trim is available in the ST bodystyle, so creating a small sporting estate. It has a very low rear lip over which to lift items and with five-seats used it provides a good 430 litres of space, gradually rising to 1,164 litres wih the rear seats almost flat and it can tow up to 1,200kg depending on Ibiza model. Prices for the Ibiza SC three door models run from £9,995, the five door models cost from £11,430 and the ST versions are from £12,140. SEAT has cut some prices but its not exactly like for like and spec has changed in some cases.
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T’S generally a fair indication of a car’s charisma, or lack of it, when a teenager says “I’m definitely getting one of these when I’m older”. Of course by the time he can afford the insurance, let alone the car, something else will no doubt have taken the boy’s fancy. What’s certain for now is that the Audi A5 Sportback is one of the best looking cars on the road – cool, sexy and oozing both class and elegance. It is also blessed with executive quality comfort and, surprising for such a low-slung coupe, offers a decent amount of practicality too. Okay, there are four seats despite there being five doors – although this car had an optional £250 three-seat rear bench. That said, the wheelbase is longer than on the A5 Coupe, meaning there’s plenty of space – including rear legroom - with a full squad aboard. Luggage space is excellent too, its 480-litre volume almost matching that of the A4 Avant estate model and rising to 980 litres with the back seats folded down. That volume was well capable of
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transporting a year’s worth of quilts, coats, shoes, books, pots, pans – and a set of weights from the basement that passes for student accommodation back across the Pennines. Despite the considerable extra weight, and foul weather conditions, the A5 stayed rock solid and planted on the motorway at all times – with sufficiently instant acceleration for overtaking. The tested model was a 2.0 TDI diesel with Start/Stop technology to help give the oil-burner an impressive average fuel economy of 61.4mpg and CO2 emissions of 120g/km. The four cylinder engine’s 177PS gives the A5 ample punch with an acceleration figure of 0-62 in 8.5
seconds and top speed of 142mph. It’s rewarding to drive too with firm roadholding, a comfortable ride, positive steering and short shift six-speed manual gearchange, plus an ESP stability programme with electronic front differential lock to increase agility and prevent understeer. Inside we are talking trademark Audi quality and plenty of kit – firm, multi-adjustable and durable leather seats, silver and alloy highlights around the cabin, a pin sharp multimedia set-up and S line badges on the fenders, door sill trims and embossed on the front seats. That said, it’s still possible to add a plethora of extra cost options. For instance the tested A5 Sportback featured the likes of 19-inch alloys at £400, a Technology package at £1,995, CD changer and DVD player for £305, cruise control for £225 and a through-load to the boot facility at £165. And those LED running lights at the front just enhance what’s one of the slickest looking cars on the market.
F-Type sports car set for Paris show debut JAGUAR’S first performance two-seater sports car for 50 years, the F-Type, will be unveiled in production form at next month’s Paris Motor Show. Following on from the
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F-Type in Paris will be a truly significant day in Jaguar’s history as it will mark the company’s return to the sports car market, a market it helped to create.” The newcomer will be
launched with a choice of three petrol engines: 340PS and 380PS versions of Jaguar’s new 3.0-litre supercharged V6, and a new derivative of its supercharged 5.0-litre V8.
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07 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.6 ACENTA CAFFE LATTE PAS, aircon, alloys, panoramic roof, CD, cruise control ...................................................£7,995 07 MINI ONE 1.4 pepper pack, BRG, PAS, aircon, CD, rev counter, alloys, 28,000 miles ........................... £7,995 07 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.4 SXi, 3dr coupe, panacotta met, alloys, aircon, one owner, 44,000 miles........ £5,295 07 NISSAN MICRA 1.4 SPIRITA, 5dr, silver, aircon, CD, 27,000 miles£4,995 07 CORSA 1.2 CLUB met blue, PAS, alloys, CD, 43,000 miles ........ £4,495 07 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 EXTREME silver, PAS, alloys, electric windows, CD, 43,000 miles.................... £3,995 56 VAUXHALL VECTRA 1.8 LIFE 5dr, silver, aircon, alloys, PAS, 47,000 miles ....................................... £3,795 56 PEUGEOT 206 1.4 VERVE SW 5dr, Met grey, alloys, aircon, CD, PAS, 19,000 miles........... £4,295 05 CORSA 1.4 SXi, 3dr, silver, Irmscher kit, alloys, 52,000 miles.......... £3,795 05 NISSAN MICRA 1.25S 5dr, silver, PAS, CD, 47,000 miles........... £3,795 04 FIAT PUNTO 1.4 SPORTING regal blue, alloys, PAS, CD ............. £2,995
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SFV650 Gladius, with a retro-inspired paint scheme aimed at giving the 650cc naked middleweight motorcycle a classic Grand Prix look. It is inspired by the1970s Suzuki RG500 Grand Prix racer and is available for a limited time only at £300 more than the standard model at £6,399. On top of the red, black and yellow colour scheme, the SFV650 is also available until the end of September on Suzuki's latest promotion, where customers get £500 off the recommended retail price of a standard machine plus three years warranty and AA cover.
MAX FACTOR: Mums will love the new Ford B-MAX, the little car with sliding doors
Ford opens its doors to family freedom ● From Page 1 2 kind not to have a centre door pillar, a feature which creates a side opening 1.5 metres wide. It is also the first compact MPV to be fitted with a collision avoidance system, the first in Europe to have Ford’s SYNC voice control and emergency SOS set up and has an engine claimed to average more than 70 to the gallon. With its sliding doors getting in, getting out and strapping youngsters into child seats has never been so easy. The widest a door opens on a conventional car is usually between 70 and 80 centimetres – half that of the B-MAX. Designed very much with the family in mind the B-MAX has front doors which open in conventional fashion but the rear one slide backwards, anchoring in a special groove at the back of the car. To retain rigidity Ford’s engineers have devised a clever latching system which locks the doors together and
by CHRIS RUSSON clamps them in place. High strength steel and special ‘crash catches’ mean that in an impact the car is as robust as any other and Ford is confident the B-MAX will be awarded five star status in the Euro NCAP safety tests. Opening the rear doors on the flat is straightforward, even though they are not power operated. But they do feel weighty and on a slope a degree of force is needed. The B-MAX is based on the Ford Fiesta platform but inside it is surprisingly roomy. It will seat five at a pinch yet with four adults on board there is an exceptional amount of space in the back. Leg room is boosted by sculpted out front seat backs and the seating position all round is relatively high. To the side of the rear seats are bottle holders as well as expandable mesh pockets while coat hooks are also set on the front seat backs.
Cubby provision throughout is above average and the boot includes a movable floor allowing luggage capacity to range from 304 litres to 1,372 litres – and that’s with a spare wheel making it a very practical compact MPV. The rear seats have quick release fold flat mechanisms and the front passenger seat can also be folded down to give a maximum load length of 2.3 metres – longer than most three seater settees. Another family friendly touch is a wide view mirror
enabling those in front to keep an eye on youngsters in the back while the front seatbelts are anchored into the sides of the seats and stow away. It is all very well thought out and accommodating and the B-MAX has a genuinely spacious and comfortable feel. The B-MAX also marks the European debut of Ford’s SYNC system developed in conjunction with Microsoft. It allows Bluetooth phone connections, music streaming and advanced voice operated facilities which can even read out text messages on the
SAFE BET: The new family-friendly Ford B-MAX boasts high tech safety and info systems
move. On the safety front, SYNC can connect the car to the emergency services automatically sending out location details and other info in the event of an accident. The B-MAX is priced from £12,995 to £18,815 and the three trim line-up includes Ford’s award winning 1.0-litre three cylinder EcoBoost engine and a new 1.5-litre diesel. Most economical is the range topping 1.6-litre diesel Titanium version which Ford claims can average 70.6mpg with emissions of 104g/km, although on our drive we averaged only 55 to the gallon. We also tried the higher powered 120PS EcoBoost model – again available only in Titanium trim and priced from £18,195 – which is fitted with stop/start as a further eco measure. Officially it is rated at 57.7mpg with CO2 of 114g/km and we saw an average of 48mpg, creditable given it is the quickest of the range with a 0 to 60 time of 11.2 seconds and top speed of 117mph.