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EATING behind the wheel is the number one bad habit for Britain’s motorists, according to a new survey. The research by Co-operative Insurance reveals that more than half of drivers regularly munch away the miles, putting themselves and other road users at risk. Smoking is the next worst in-car distraction while seven per cent of drivers admit to using a mobile phone on the move. According to the Co-op drivers are increasing the chance of accidents by treating their vehicles as an extension of their office, kitchen and, even, dressing room – often at excessive speeds. The findings revealed that only one in 10 motorists describe their driving as ‘to the speed limit’, with recent figures from The Department for Transport showing that 59 per cent of drivers break speed limits in 30mph zones.
RENAULT is ● turning up the heat on rivals
this summer with the launch of its new Megane ‘Generation’ line-up priced from £10,995. The new five-door Hatch version replaces the outgoing Extreme trim level, in either 1.6 100 petrol or 1.5 dCi 90 FAP diesel guise, both with 5-speed manual gearboxes. As part of its ‘Vive Le Summer’ promotion, which has just started, the new entry-level Generation 1.6 100 will be available for a limited time to retail cash buyers at £10,995 - a full £3,000 less than the RRP.
SUPER FRUGAL: Fitted with a 140bhp diesel engine the new Volkswagen Sharan is the leanest full sized MPV on the market
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HE ideal car for eco minded families is on the way from Volkswagen. With a carbon footprint smaller than many a hybrid, the new VW Sharan is the greenest seven-seater around. On sale in November this revitalised people mover is available with a 2.0-litre diesel engine with CO2 emissions of just 143g/km. Fully laden that equates to 20.4g/km per passenger – cleaner than a Toyota Prius with four on board. The new Sharan fitted with the 140bhp diesel can average 51.3mpg making it the leanest full sized MPV on the market. Prices are still to be confirmed but the line up is expected to run from around £21,000 to £31,000. Initially VW will be offering three engines in the new Sharan. As well as the 140bhp diesel there will be an uprated 170bhp 2.0-litre oil burner as well as a 1.4-litre petrol boosted to 150bhp – enough to power a vehicle of this size. The new model replaces a
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design which has been around since 1995 when the original Sharan became one of a trio of people movers built under an arrangement between Ford and the VW Group. With two foldaway seats in the rear the Sharan is versatile and very family friendly. Cargo space ranges from 300 litres to a huge 2,430 litres and the conversion from seven seater to load lugger can be carried out quickly and easily without any seats having to be removed from the vehicle. Run-flat tyres mean there is no spare wheel and that space has been given over to more underfloor space behind the rear seats which are just about big enough to accommodate adults comfortably. While the Sharan is not as bold as the new Ford Galaxy when it comes to styling it does have VW’s current refined face, now set off by U-shaped LED running lights
clustered in the headlamps and angular kinks in the bonnet above the shiny grille. The main styling point is sliding side doors which makes getting in and out so much easier. The doors, and the tailgate, can be electrically powered and fitted with a device to stop anything becoming trapped or crushed when closing. Another option is VW’s Park Assist system which enables the Sharan to manoeuvre into parking slots automatically. The system, which costs
around £400, has been updated on the Sharan to enable it to reverse into parking bays as well as kerbside gaps – and on a vehicle of this size it’s a great driver aid. Inside, the Sharan is well lit and roomy, the feeling enhanced by a panoramic sunroof complete with retractable blind – the latter being the only feature which has been carried over from the original. The facia is neat but the centre console is not as roomy as that on some rivals although there is an extra
ECO WARRIOR: The new Volkswagen Sharan
storage bin on the top of the dash, an arrangement similar to that on the Ford S-Max. On the road the ride is good and the Sharan drives well. As a diesel it is very quiet and the firmness of the suspension can be varied at the touch of a button for comfort or sporty driving. Electronic stability is standard across the range. The economy of the diesel is aided by a stop/start function. From standstill the pick up on the 140bhp engine is slightly reserved with a 0 to 60 time in the region of 11 seconds although mid-range acceleration is adequate and top speed a claimed 121mph. There is more urgency from the 170bhp engine, which VW also uses in the Golf GTD, and that’s reflected in 0 to 60 acceleration of 9.7 seconds, a top speed of 130mph while still averaging 49.5mpg. The 1.4 petrol engine with its dual supercharger and turbo boost averages 39mpg, has emissions of 167g/km yet is marginally quicker than the lean burn diesel.
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plugs & points THE estate version of SEAT’s Ibiza supermini will cost from £12,070 when it goes on sale in the next few weeks, making it one of the cheapest little load luggers on the market. Beaten on price only by the Skoda Fabia estate, which can be had for some £2,000 less, the Ibiza ST offers plenty of practicality with hatchback convenience. Luggage space ranges from 430 to 1,164 litres which is a third more space than the Ibiza hatch. The Ibiza ST line up features two petrol engines and
two diesels. The most economical 1.2-litre diesel is capable of averaging a claimed 78.5mpg with tax free emissions of 92g/km. That version is available from £14,910 while the entry level model features a 1.4-litre petrol engine which offers average fuel consumption of around 47mpg. Best performance comes from a 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine which gives the Ibiza ST a top speed of 118mph, 0 to 60 time of 10.2 seconds and fuel economy of 55.4mpg. It’s priced from £13,990.
BRIGHT SPARK: The Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid will go on sale as a limited edition model after receiving considerable acclaim on its Geneva motor show debut earlier this year. It features a petrol-powered V8 engine, plus electric motors on each axle
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Motors news by CHRIS RUSSON
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HE 100mpg supercar could soon be a reality after bosses at Porsche gave the green light to the sensational 918 Spyder high performance hybrid sports car. Shown as a 700bhp concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the Spyder won rave reviews. Now the Porsche board has agreed to put the car into production as a limited series model. Pricing and exact performance details are still be to decided but the open-top two-seater with its petrol-electric power system is said to be capable of supercar speeds with fuel economy in the region of an incredible 95 miles per gallon. The Spyder’s CO2 emissions of just 70g/km also make it the least polluting hybrid so far. Mid-engined for optimum handling, the 918 was shown at Geneva as a plug-in hybrid meaning it can run purely on battery power with no emissions but a limited range. The concept car featured a high-speed V8 engine developing more than 500bhp and running at maximum speed engine of 9,200 rpm as well as electric motors on the front and rear axles producing an additional output of 218bhp. The V8 powerplant is a further development of the 3.4-litre unit already featured in the RS Spyder racing car. Michael Macht, Porsche
Porsche to build 100mpg hybrid Supercar power but Supermini economy
chairman, said: “Production of the 918 Spyder in a limited series proves that we are taking the right approach with Porsche Intelligent Performance featuring the combination of supreme performance and efficient drivetrain concepts. “We will develop the 918 Spyder in Weissach and assemble it in Zuffenhausen. This is also a very important commitment to Germany as a manufacturing base.”
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From £13,995 With a customer saving of £1000 36 monthly payments On the road price Customer deposit Balance to pay Final payment Miles Per Annum Excess Mileage Charge per mile Total amount payable
5.9% APR
From £14,495* With a customer saving of £2750 £250 £13,995 £1750 £12,245 £4794 6000 14.9p £15,520.96
36 monthly payments On the road price Customer deposit Mazda deposit Balance to pay Final payment Miles Per Annum Excess Mileage Charge per mile Total amount payable
M{zd{2 1.3 3DR TS
From £12,995* With a customer saving of £2035
From £8495* With a customer saving of £1325
5.9% APR
£250 £15,495 £525 £1000 £13,970 £6838.25 6000 14.9p £17,353.17
5.9% APR
M{zd{3 1.6 5DR TS
36 monthly payments On the road price Customer deposit Mazda deposit Balance to pay Final payment Miles Per Annum Excess Mileage Charge per mile Total amount payable
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£200 £13,995 £1905 £1000 £11,090 £5376.25 6000 14.9p £15,465.77
36 monthly payments On the road price Customer deposit Mazda deposit Balance to pay Final payment Miles Per Annum Excess Mileage Charge per mile Total amount payable
5.9% APR
Liverpool, 55 Sefton Street ☎ 0844 856 3081 The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Mazda Range: Urban 18.0 (15.7) – 55.4 (5.1), Extra Urban 31.0 (9.1) – 80.7 (3.5), Combined 24.6 (11.5) – 68.9 (4. 3). CO2 emissions (g/km) 299 – 107.
£150 £9245 £299 £750 £8196 £3871.75 6000 14.9p £10,323.03
scheme available
many models with Nil Advance Payment! OVERALL TYPICAL
5.9% APR
Retail sales only. Subject to availability at participating dealers only on vehicles registered between 1 July 2010 and 30 September 2010. Finance subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over. Guarantees/Indemnities may be required. Mazda Financial Services RH1 1SR. Models shown: Mazda6 2.0 Takuya. OTR price: £18,995. Mazda 5 1.8 TS. OTR price: £13,995. Mazda MX-5 1.8 SE. OTR price: £15,495. Mazda3 1.6 TS 5dr. OTR price: £13,995. Mazda2 3dr 1.3 TS. OTR price: £9245. All models shown feature optional metallic/mica paint (£410). On the road prices include 17.5% VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months’ road fund licence, 1st registration fee, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years’ European Roadside Assistance. Details correct at time of going to print. Overall Typical 5.9% APR. *When financed through Mazda financial services. BT CALLS 5P PER MINUTE, OTHER PROVIDERS MAY VARY. Calls may be recorded for quality or training purposes.
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ECHO Motoring Cars For Sale
Car Valeting
R−REG HONDA CIVIC
U.K. VALETING SOLUTIONS Professional car care to your door. Tel: 0151 424 4555 Freephone: 0800 232 1524 Fully Insured,7 days a week. www.ukvaletingsolutions.co.uk
1.4 LE. 53,000 miles, very reliable car, MOT till March 2011, tax till September 2010. Lady owner
£575 ono Tel. (0151) 480 1585 or 07906 143 882 (Huyton)
Collectors Cars
1996 MINI MAYFAIR
1.3i. 17,000 miles, British racing−car green, air con, central locking, alarm, electric windows, full leather, walnut dash plus door cappings, etc. Many extras:
1ST CLASS VALETING We come to you 07565 141039
Motorcycles S U Z U K I M A R A U D E R 08, Black, 124cc, as new, 36 miles only, one owner. £1900 07870515758
Vehicles Wanted LOW MILEAGE CARS 96-08 WANTED TOP PRICES PAID HP Settled
0151-220 9055
£6,495 ono Tel. (01352) 751 235 (CH7)
DON’T BE FOOLED
MALVERN MOTOR CO Car/ Van Hire. will deliver, competitive rates 0151 933 9994/07878 966258
Commercial Vehicles
FIAT SKUDO VAN Year 2000, excellent condition and runner, long MOT, some tax
£1,500 no offers
(0151) 549 0934
FORD TRANSIT MINI BUS
By being told your car has been scrapped LEGALLY. You need a certificate of destruction from D.V.L. to avoid the FINE. We issue certificates with cash for your car and free collection
BRASENOSE MOTOR RECYCLING 0151 933 1994 (Day) or 07801 385006 (E i )
ALL VEHICLES WANTED £110 − £6000 PAID FOR MOST CARS & VANS CASH WITHIN THE HOUR! Tel 0151 321 0324 (Aintree) 0777 5750264
CALL US FIRST! £140 MINIMUM FOR MOST SCRAP CARS CASH & CERTIFICATE ISSUED SPARES ALSO SOLD 0151 933 7258 07762 381285
£1,895 ono
07729 125616
2007 TRANSIT CONNECT T200
One owner, 60,000 miles, long tax, MoT, silver, side loading door, mint condition, well looked after
£110 − £5000 Most Cars & vans Anything considered Cash waiting 0151 928 7666 (24 Hours)
WANTED £130 UPWARDS For Most Cars, Vans, 4X4’s & MOT failures Certificate of Destruction 1 Hour Collection all areas T: 0151 260 1700
£135 MINIMUM For Most Scrap Cars & Vans Top Prices Paid 0151 443 0629 or 07570 881 795
WHITE KANGOO VAN
05 plate, taxed and tested, diesel
£2,300 07947 303860 (L21)
8 berth. Excellent condition throughout. Sited on Holiday Park, Towyn, North Wales. Fees paid for 2010 Season.
ABSOLUTE BARGAIN Only £11,999 ono 07786 067420
COMPASS LYNX
14ft 2 berth, 1994, toilet, shower, heater, cooker, hot water, radio, new tyres, full awning, excellent condition
£1500 for quick sale
0151 2804350
MOTORHOME HYMER FIAT DUCATO
1.9TD, 91 reg, 4 berth, long Mot, only 64k miles. Shower, awning, bike rack, large top box, lots of extras. Very good condition
£4,500 ONO
CARS BOUGHT FOR CASH Best prices paid, all cars considered GEORGESONS Tel 0 1 5 1 2 6 0 9 5 7 5 o r enquiries@georgesonscars.co.uk
SCRAP CARS REMOVED Top prices paid. Collection within the hour. Tel 07712 887218
Spares
Vehicle Security
U S E D C A R S P A R E S All makes 0151 933 1994
WINDOW TINTING specialist. Car alarms, 07990 630 194
A1 CLUTCH & GEARBOX
Mot’s, Servicing & Repairs Free collection & Warranty 0151 734 2225 07751 459106 (Eve)
CROSBY RENAULT Specialist service/ repair 0151 932 0381
EUROCLUTCH CLUTCHES Best prices. Fully guaranteed 25 Dublin St L3 7DT 0151 236 4079 OPENING OFFER JULY ONLY MOT Testing Cars & Vans £25, Motorbikes £15. Car & Van Servicing £30 + parts. MULTISERVE Sales & Services Unit 2a Cusson Rd Knowsley Ind Est Kirkby L33 7BY 0151 548 6825
CAR WON’T START? Running problems? Timing belt broken? Mobile tune & service, same day. Tel 07802 607029 CLUTCHES − M.O.T.’s FREE COLLECTION FULLY GUARANTEED 0151 228 1731 07796 198 648 (evg) 333A PRESCOT RD, L13 (next to Stanley Abattoir) MINTO CLUTCH & GEARBOX Fully guaranteed. Unit 2, Keble Street, Kensington L6 1NF. 0151 263 5669
CLUTCHES/MOT’S FREE COLLECTIONS FREE DIAGNOSTICS Brakes, Servicing, Repairs MOT’S £25 IN JULY
Static Caravan, Willerby.
MOBILE REPAIRS Servicing, brakes, diagnostics. Est 30 yrs 07850 742 042 Allen
Sited in North Wales, Prestatyn Coast Road. All fees paid for 2010
Absolute Bargain £5,000 0151 520 0230
AUTO−ELECTRICIAN 24/7 Mobile. Wiring, Starters, alternators, Radios, Fires, Engine Management, Non−runners etc 7 Days 0151 263 4919
A1 WINDSCREENS Lowest prices g’teed 0151 321 0123 CARTUNE Crypton Tune ABS/ engine/airbag diagnostics non start mobile 0151 236 0597 MOBILE CAR SERVICES Friendly & efficient repairs/ servicing.Bill 0151 521 5262
Driving Tuition
THE DRIVING ACADEMY SPECIAL OFFER
10 Lessons £149 (new pupils) Male & Female Instructors St. Helens to Speke & Southport to Skelm
INSTRUCTOR WANTED - NORTH LIVERPOOL
£120 UPWARDS On most vehicles. All DVL paperwork completed. Licenced & reliable. FREEPHONE 0800 804 7183 or 07931 158150.
SERVICE & REPAIRS
We specialise in Japanese imports & UK vehicles. If you have a problem or just want a service, we do it all i.e. batteries, services, timing, chains/ belts, brakes, air con, re-gas, clutches & lots more Give us a call. Recovery service available free (subject to job) 0151 486 3456
Berry St Bootle L20 8AT
Cash paid For scrap Cars, vans, 4x4s, Motorcycles. All paperwork dealt with correctly.
I BUY ANY CAR DON’T CON cash paid. 00−08. High or low mileage. Fantastic Prices. 07824 601581
LIVERPOOL MOT
Same Day 0151 933 8812
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
0151 236 2539
Repairs & Services
WILLERBY
SCRAP CARS WANTED
£4,800 0151 707 0333
2007 MODEL STATIC CARAVAN
07876 168590
£130 MINIMUM FOR MOST SCRAP CARS AND VANS 7 day service 07842 164 980 0151 289 1190
Ford 15 seater mini bus, ex cond, 50,000 miles, 6 mths vosa 5 mths mot, 1999 petrol.
Caravans / Motorhomes / Tents
GUERNSEY MOTORS GREEN LANE OLD SWAN L13 EST 28 YEARS
Car & Van Hire
www.motors-merseyside.co.uk
We turn up when we say we will
0151-283 2929 www.thedrivingacademy.com
COLORS SOM 10 lessons £135 Tel 07949 279784
JSM DRIVING SCHOOL First Lesson Free. Phone Jim 0151 548 9920 or 0774 6151355 10 LESSON COURSE £140 pay as you go. Call Frank 0794 0050647/ 0151 4894428 BEGIN WITH JIM ADI. Your pass is important. 0759 2961664 THE DRIVING ACADEMY Male/Female Instructors. All areas covered. Quality Instructors with quality cars. Tel: 0151 283 2929
BILL TURTON SOM Lessons from £10. 07957 731911
ASHLEY NEAL SPECIAL OFFER £150 10 hrs Manual only. Male/female instructors. All areas covered. 08452 606 602 PASSWAY Driving School 1st 2 lessons £10 each hour beginners only. Special offer 5 lessons £85 Male/Femaleinstructors. All areas. 0151 430 8333
WELDING mobile, gas/arc/mig, body/chassis/mot repairs/wings/ sills/panels. Myers 0151 526 6731/07746 778803
MOBILE MECHANIC Vehicle diagnostics, servicing. All areas. 7 days 07549 996625
Audi
Ford
AUDI 52
FORD KA 1.3 Power steering, 10 months MOT, Tax 4 months. Excellent runner. £1195 0151 521 3547 (t)
A4, 1.9. TDi SE Estate. Diesel. Tax & tested. Great car
Bargain £2795 07979 910410
B.M.W.
11mths Mot, 6mths Tax 18"MV Alloys, 6 CD changer Good condition
£2,200 07866 628255
Citroen
01 CITROEN C5 1.8 LX sky blue, taxed June 2011, MOT Nov 2010, FSH from Main Dealer, ac, pas, CD player, all electric pack, remote full closure alarm, exceptional condition throughout. Executive motoring.
Only £1,295 ono 0151 2598093 or 07891 430368
CITROEN SAXO 1.1 DESIRE
Y reg 2001, full MOT, service history, p.a.s., e.w., central locking, metallic silver, 5dr, drives like new, excellent inside & out
£1,095
07932 840390 MERSEYCITROEN.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
2000 LEXUS IS200 Dark green, petrol, air con, 4 door, 131,000mls, private plate included at no extra cost
£1,900 ono 07506 870383 Mercedes
V REG MERCEDES C180 Sport, auto estate, silver, MOT and taxed
£1,500 ono 07891 613312
Mitsubishi
MITSUBISHI
2007 LANCER EQUIPP ESTATE
Fiat
FIAT PUNTO 53 1.2 DYNAMIQUE
Sat nav, air con, EW, 64,000 miles, taxed and Mot’d
FIAT PUNTO GRANDE ACTIVE 57 Reg, Ice Blue, 3 dr, MoT Jan, only 10,600 mls. e/w, c/l, immaculate condition
£3,900 07985 748 556
Audi
Ford
AUDI A4 QUATTRO
53 REG MONDEO 1.8 MISTRAL
£8,500
£1200
Lexus
£1,700
May part ex 07796 768529
FORD KA 2002, 6 months MOT, slight damage rear left, 58,000 miles
2.5 litre Metallic green
07970 617520
2005 reg. Long tax and MOT. Fully Loaded. Full leather. Parking sensors. Fridge in glove compartment. Audi 19" alloys. Full Audi Service History. Door lights.
X
FOCUS 1.8 ZETEC 5dr top spec lady owner, 70K, service hist mot/tax ’11 superb £1,795. 0151 526 4699 (t)
2000 (W reg) BMW 323
WESTONS WINDSCREENS Side windows & rear screens, all cars, taxi’s & vans, new & secondhand, mobile fitting. Ash Rd, Seaforth, L21 2PY. 0151 928 7770.
BOOK YOUR M.O.T. ONLINE NOW www.liverpoolmot.co.uk or call 0151 486 3456 Collection & Delivery just £10 each way or free if in the Speke area.
01
Tel. 0151 355 8359
SAAB/VOLVO Sales/Service Merseyswede. 0151 525 6545
M.O.T.
227 3030
Tax & MOT till Dec, all round airbags, alloys, Service History, 70k, good condition
£1,700 ONO 07502 336609 07909 170898
A/C, bluetooth, E/W & more, drives like new, FSH, maintained regardless of cost, superb condition, long MOT
Only £2,999
Where can you buy a 3 year old car for this money?
07518 671833 MITSUBUSHI SHOGUN 2.8
T reg, 1999, Mot Feb 2011, white, 7 seater, 96,000 miles, ew, em, towbar, good condition
£1,695 ONO 0151 678 7215
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ECHO Motoring Mitsubishi
Renault
W REG MITSUBISHI CARISMA SPORTS GDI
X REG RENAULT MEGANE
A/c, c/l, long Tax, full Mot, very clean & reliable, metallic black, lovely car. First to see will buy
£950 ono
Silver Sport Alize 16V, 10 months MoT, good runner and condition
£700
07935 091258
or swap for a van 07961 311874
Nissan
Toyota
ALMERA 1.5 TWISTER 52 5dr top range 40K, FSH. New MOT, looks/drives superb.
TOYOTA CELICA
£1,995. 0151 526 4699 (t)
Peugeot
PEUGEOT 206 SW ESTATE
2003, 2wd, ab, abs, air con, c/locking, pas, fsh, 9 months mot, radio, dvd, dark blue, excellent condition
£2,900
Tel. 01516529351
06 PEUGEOT 206 VERVE 5 door hatchback, red metallic, 13,000 genuine miles, taxed & MOT, immaculate condition throughout, reluctant sale
£3,350 OVNO 0151 264 0507 J REG PEUGEOT 205 Diesel, 11 months MOT, new starter, alternator and exhaust £225 0151 920 3390
Renault
RENAULT MEGANE
1.4 DYNAMIQUE 5 door hatchback, 2003, 52,000 miles, full Renault Service history, air con, CD, tax and MOT.
£3200 ono
07940 085795
T REG RENAULT MEGANE
1.6, silver, full MOT, only 69,000 miles, Service History, ps, cl, ew, cd player, alloys, very good condition, good runner, all old MOT’s
£995
07534 672747 MERSEYRENAULT.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
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1.8 VVTi
54 Reg, 6 months tax, 12 mths MOT, 6 speed gearbox, electric windows and mirrors, alloy wheels, body coloured bumpers, bucket sports seats, 2 keepers from new, FSH
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L LFC Family Album A
T The inside story behind s some of the most iconic L LFC photographs. Was £20
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Vauxhall
2004, 1.6 petrol, silver, 2 door, only 20,000 genuine miles, 12 months MOT, 4 months tax, just been serviced, excellent condition
M M Mersey Mastermind
plus £1 P&P (UK)
£4,500 ono
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Motors
roadtest
Ford S-MAX 2.0 TDCi Titanium
Ford has Max factor
SPACE INVADER: Ford is describing the new-look S-MAX as an evolution of the species rather than a wholesale re-design
F
ORD is describing it as an evolution of the species rather than a wholesale re-design. But then the S-MAX seven-seater has remained untouched since the day it was launched four years ago – testament indeed to its consistency as a top performer. Along with larger stablemate the Galaxy, the S-MAX has been given a fresh look and more premium appeal for 2010, something that will be extended later to the updated Mondeo, C-MAX and new Focus models. As Liverpool-born Ford of Europe chief John Fleming stresses: “The S-MAX and Galaxy were the first Ford vehicles to include elements of our kinetic design styling theme and, more importantly, they began to change the way many people thought about the Ford brand. “It is essential that we use these models again as pioneers for the introduction of new and innovative technologies that will characterise Ford’s ambitious product launch calendar.” Among those advances is the
road
TEST
with MIKE TORPEY
high efficiency 2.0-litre 203PS EcoBoost petrol engine, a lightweight aluminium unit Ford believes will prove a strong alternative to diesel due to its fuel economy and performance. Also new is a PowerShift double clutch transmission. At the same time Ford has upgraded its diesel line-up, the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi engine now available in three power levels – 115, 140 and 163PS – for the first time. With these you can achieve a fraction short of 50mpg economy and CO2 of 152g/km. The tested 163PS unit is a terrific engine with loads of pulling power, equally at home in urban
conditions or on the motorway and near silent. And my average fuel return, gauged over several days of mixed motoring, was 44 miles per gallon – only 3.3mpg short of the official figure. Visually the S-MAX has instant impact with its sculptured bonnet, striking LED tail lights, satin chrome bar and low slung profile, giving it the appeal of a seven-seat coupe. What also makes a huge difference is that the car handles more like a sporty saloon than a large people carrier. It’s fun to travel in – something you would never have thought possible in an MPV just a few years ago. Inside, the S-MAX is trademark Ford with comfortable seating for five plus two kids in the back row, simple dash layout and accessible dials. High series models like Titanium – which sits alongside Zetec and Titanium X Sport – gain a new panoramic roof with power sun blinds, ambient interior lighting that looks really effective in the
speccheck MAKE: Ford MODEL S-MAX 2.0 TDCi Titanium ENGINE: 1,997cc Duratorq diesel POWER: 163PS at 3,750rpm PERFORMANCE: 0-60 in 9.2 secs, top speed 127mph ECONOMY: 39.2mpg Urban, 57.7 Extra Urban, 49.6 Combined CO2 EMISSIONS: 152g/km BiK RATING: 21% INSURANCE: Group 20 (1-50)
dark and new overhead console with child watch mirror. Every model comes with Ford’s fold flat seat system too. And along with Galaxy, the S-MAX now features a radar-based information system that flashes an orange light to warn drivers of vehicles in their blind spot. It costs £350 but should be standard on every car.
PRICE: £24,495 on the road WHAT’S HOT: Styling, space, economy, driving experience WHAT’S NOT: Rear pair of seats only suitable for kids RATINGS (out of five): LOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RIDE AND HANDLING . . . . . . . . PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VALUE FOR MONEY . . . . . . . . . . .
Wary of cost and competition, Ford has trimmed the price of S-MAX by more than 10 per cent compared to previous models, something been made possible by an offsetting reduction in dealer margin and showroom discounts. It means the S-MAX line-up starts at £20,645 for the Zetec 2.0 Duratec 145PS five-speed petrol manual version.
Less is more for Vauxhall’s new Astra Sports Tourer VAUXHALL’S new Astra Sports Tourer will cost £500 less than the current Astra Estate when it hits showrooms this autumn. Entry point will be £16,575 for the Ellesmere Port-built range, which kicks off with the 1.4-litre (100PS) ES model, which gains an extra 10PS of power over the
equivalent 1.4 Astra Estate. It also adds air conditioning, curtain airbags, ESP, electronic parking brake, an aux-in socket and active safety front head restraints as standard. The Sports Tourer’s premium over the five-door hatch model starts from £995, for which
customers benefit from a larger cargo area – 500 as opposed to 470 litres with rear seats up despite retaining the same wheelbase as the new hatch. Diesel pricing sees the entry-level 110PS 1.7 CDTi ES Sports Tourer costing less than the outgoing 90PS 1.3 CDTi
Astra Estate Life, yet packing more power and benefiting from sub-120g/km CO2emissions. The range comprises four trim levels named ES, Exclusiv, SE and SRi, but adds a variety of standard and optional kit. It includes FlexFold, allowing each section of the 60-40
4 4 4 4 5
split/fold rear seatbacks to be lowered at the press of a button. Joining the new Astra range, which has now sold more than 30,000 units in the UK since it was launched at the end of last year, the Sports Tourer is likely to account for around 10 per cent of all sales.