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T started life in Fiat’s sporting baby the 500, progressed to the larger Panda and is now available in the latest Punto. And despite only having two cylinders and less than 1,000cc the TwinAir Turbo
engine is just as dynamic in its latest incarnation. The Punto might be a much bigger car with far more weight than the other two models but the TwinAir amazingly makes light work of it and just as in the sporty Fiat 500 puts
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some fun back into motoring. And the bonus is that it will still achieve more than 67 miles per gallon and is so clean you don’t have to pay any road tax.
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POWER PACK: The new Fiat Punto TwinAir Turbo can achieve more than 67 miles per gallon and is so clean you don’t have to pay any road tax
Fiat’s new twin pot Punto packs a serious punch ● From Page 1 Fiat knew it a had a winner when the TwinAir took the International Engine of the Year title for 2011 and showed just how successful downsizing could be in the race for economy and cleaner cars. Despite only having two cylinders it delivers like a car with four and does so in such a distinctive manner you can’t help but like it. And even though it’s more refined in the Punto this 875cc free-reving engine still has that distinctive trademark sound which has made it a winner. From behind the wheel its lively buzz gives it a real sporting feel, although perversely you normally feel as if you are driving much faster than you actually are, which is no bad thing. Mated to a slick six-speed gearbox the TwinAir engine gives the Punto a top speed of 107 miles per hour and a 0-62mph acceleration time of 12.7 seconds, although as I
by EDWARD STEPHENS said it certainly feels much quicker than that. A host of special features mark the TwinAir out from the rest of the new Punto range, including gloss black mirror covers and door
pillars, dark tinted privacy glass, special alloy wheels and distinctive colours. The other star of the new Punto range is aimed fairly and squarely at drivers who really value economy above all else. It may only come with a five-speed gearbox but the new
85bhp, 1.3-litre Fiat Punto Multijet 2 Turbo diesel promises a staggering 80 miles per gallon and again, thanks to its CO2 emissions of just 90g/km, there is no road tax to pay. Despite bucking the current trend for six or even more gears the Multijet 2 is both
FRUGAL FIAT: Rear view of the new Punto TwinAir Turbo model
relaxed and refined to frive, and in top gear is remarkably quiet. The new Punto range has been given a facelift for 2012, with features like the addition of colour-coded bumpers, a new grille and a completely fresh look to the interior. And right now there are some special deals on to make the range – which is available in a choice of five trim levels – even better value for money. The entry-level Pop, for example is priced at £9,900 but there is currently £1,400 off that price bringing it down to just £8,500. If you buy the TwinAir, normally £12,100, you can get £1,000 off plus some £1,035 worth of extras at no additional charge. The £1,000 off also applies to models in both Easy and GBT trim, although in these cases you get £1,090 of extras free. Fiat is looking to boost the sales of Puntos this year, and with offers like these running until the end of September is definitely going the right way about it.
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ECO-PRO: The BMW 520d EfficientDynamics saloon
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EW would question BMW’s time-honoured claim to deliver ‘the ultimate driving machine’. Things have moved on at a considerable pace in recent times though, to the point that the word eco has been added to the premium manufacturer’s catchphrase. Everyone has their own name for the greenest models in their stable. There’s the BlueMotion of Volkswagen, BlueEfficiency of Mercedes-Benz, EcoDynamics from Kia and GreenLine from Skoda. In BMW’s case EfficientDynamics is the buzzword – and it has made the latest 5 Series saloon a lean, mean taxbuster. What the Beemer boys have managed is to slash tailpipe emissions from 125 to 119g/km, taking it below the 120g/km mark where significant tax advantages
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kick in. That means exemption from road tax in the first year – £30 annually after that – and a 13 per cent benefit in kind rating for company car drivers. But it’s not just business users who will appreciate this model, as there’s also a near 10 per cent boost in fuel economy over the standard 520d to 62.8mpg. In fact, so confident is BMW that drivers will achieve at least the claimed economy figure that it now
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has an EcoPro gizmo on the trip computer showing additional mileage the car has returned. So what exactly is EfficientDynamics? Well it’s a package of refinements that improve aerodynamics, regenerate brake energy, apply fuel-saving Start/Stop measures and offer gearchange prompts. Performance, meanwhile, remains virtually unaffected, with figures of 0-62 in 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 144mph possible via the standard six-speed manual gearbox. Automatic transmission, however, isn’t an option with EfficientDynamics. Otherwise every other aspect of the car is classic 5 Series – a premium blend of comfort and function. With the 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine producing 184bhp, the EfficientDynamics costs a bit more
SpecCheck MAKE: BMW MODEL 520d EfficientDynamics saloon ENGINE: 1,995cc, 4cyl diesel POWER: 184bhp at 4,000rpm PERFORMANCE: 0-62 in 8.2 secs, top speed 144mph ECONOMY: 50.4mpg Urban, 72.4 Extra Urban, 62.8 Combined CO2 EMISSIONS: 119g/km BiK RATING: 13% INSURANCE: Group 32 (1-50)
than the standard 520d at £30,435, yet is still low down the series price range. The interior may appear a bit drab with only a few brushed alloy panels to break up the utilitarian
PRICE: £30,435 on the road WHAT’S HOT: Efficiency, dynamics, performance, image WHAT’S NOT: Uncomfortable for centre rear passenger RATINGS (out of five):
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blackness, but you do get leather upholstery and 17-inch alloy wheels. And true to form it’s a terrific car to drive, with the option to switch between Comfort and Sport modes depending on mood.
Suzuki makes a summer splash SUZUKI is making waves with some stylish summer refinements to its mini-MPV for couples and young families, the Splash. And the Japanese manufacturer has extended its VAT-free offers across the entire Splash range, while pegging prices at the present level.
It means the new-look 1.0-litre SZ2 model is available from £7,777 complete with the likes of new bonnet and grille design, fresh seat fabrics, Piano Black finish to the centre console and black cloth finish to the front door armrests. The car is also slightly longer
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