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C
ITROEN’S move upmarket is gaining momentum with the introduction of a new family hatchback aimed at the mature
motorist. The latest C4 has plenty of big car features giving it loads of appeal for those thinking of downsizing. It’s on sale in January with prices ranging from £15,595 for a 1.4-litre petrol version in VTR trim to £21,495 for a high specification Exclusive model powered by a 2.0-litre diesel. That’s slightly higher than the outgoing range but the new models have moved up a league in terms of specification, power and performance. In line with Citroen’s current style offensive which has already seen the C5 saloon, C3 supermini and super-swish DS3 set new standards for the brand, the C4 is smart, stylish but most importantly accommodating. A good sized boot of 408 litres has a wide opening which means long objects can be fitted easily and maximum capacity with the rear seats folded is 1,183 litres – almost estate car proportions. Room inside is generous and the C4 seats four with ease thanks to a high roof line, although Citroen’s wide louvered grille gives the car an illusion of being quite squat. The design of the instrumentation with most controls surrounded by brightwork is modern and contemporary while the soft touch trim creates a quality feel. In the instrument binnacle the dials are backlit and the colour can be changed through several shades of blue. On higher grade models different polyphonic sounds can be selected for the indicator click and warning alerts – but some of the mobile phone like tones may not be to everyone’s taste. The engine line up features 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol engines and 1.6 and 2.0-litre diesels with power outputs ranging from 95bhp to 155bhp. All versions are economical. The petrol models will average more than 40 to the gallon while the diesels are capable of breaking the 60mpg mark. An eco eHDi model fitted with stop/start technology, brake energy regeneration and low rolling resistance tyres has a tax friendly CO2 rating of just 109g/km and will average around 67mpg. It is priced from £19,695 and
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UPMARKET MOVE: The new Citroen C4 is aimed at the mature motorist
C4 shows off new style from Citroen available in mid-range VTR+ trim or £21,095 in Exclusive finish but the higher grade car with its larger 17-inch wheels is not quite as economical at 64.2mpg. The eHDi C4 is powered by a 110bhp 1.6-litre diesel engine mated to a six speed semi-automatic electronic gearbox. On the road the C4 has no real bad habits. The variable power steering has nice feedback and the ride smooth enough to handle our poorly surfaced roads. Top speed is a claimed 118mph with 0 to 60 taking around 11 seconds but there is plenty of mid-range pull. The latest C4 no longer has the static hub steering wheel which was a feature of the previous model but the wheel itself is festooned with
controls for the radio and cruise control. The Exclusive model is well equipped and luxurious with the likes of dual zone climate control, leather upholstery and footwell lights as standard. Extras include sat nav, a panoramic sunroof and metallic paint which combined would add £1,700 to the price. Nevertheless the C4 Exclusive is a quality car fitted out almost to the same level as an executive saloon. It’s available only as a five door making it well placed for the 50-somethings Citroen is targeting with the C4. Those who crave a sportier version will have to wait a few months when Citroen will be launching a DS4 with added features akin to those already seen on the smaller DS3.
BACK IN FRONT: Rear view of the new Citroen C4
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CITROEN XSARA PICASSO SX HDi Diesel ’03 plate. 12 months MOT. Tax end Dec. 140k miles. FSH. New cambelt and water pump. Tow bar. Drives really well.
RENAULT SCENIC 1.5 Diesel, Expression, 05 reg, silvery beige, 5 door, 32,000 mls, full panoramic sunroof, E/W, A/C, CD/radio, 12 mths MOT, immac cond in and out, FSH
£3,650 ono 0151 728 9799 or 07988 552420 MERSEYRENAULT.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
£1,550 No offers
0151 924 5677 07807 061989 MERSEYCITROEN.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
Rover 02 02 Rover 75 Club CDT. Estate auto. Diesel. Silver. 64k, history. AC. Alloys. MOT/TAX May 2011. Exceptional £2995. Tel 01704 824241 or 07810 800051 (T)
SAAB 95 ARC 2002
1.2, 2005 Reg, Petrol, Manual, 5 speed, 34k miles, 3 door, Metallic Grey. Alloys. EW, PAS, CL, CD/ Radio. Immobilizer. Heated rear window. 6 months tax & MOT. Excellent condition. Economical.
Dark blue, cream leather trim, 75,000 miles, fsh, new turbo fitted, excellent condition, taxed and mot.
£2,950
07516 337877.
£2,995
07759 129592 07752 206492
FIAT PUNTO 2005 reg, 3 door hatch, full MOT and 6 months tax, only 25k miles, alloys. £3,400 ono. 0151 207 0947 and 07882 640955.
Ford
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FOCUS 1.6 GHIA Alloys, s/h, e/w, a/c, met silver, mot/tax’d £1,995 Warranty. Fazakerley 0151 530 1200
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MONDEO 1.8 LX Full Mot/ Taxed, excellent condition £1,895. Warranty. Fazakerley 0151 530 1200
03 REG FIESTA ZETEC
Long MoT, immaculate condition, 25,600 miles, FSH, Air Con, CD, any inspection.
£2,600
07949 317661 (Gatacre)
Suzuki
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA ESTATE
2005 reg, 5 door 4x4, red, 12 months mot, CD player, all electrics, service history, lady owner, immaculate condition
£6,000 ono 0151 280 2384 07507 261224
SUZUKI SWIFT 1.5 GLX
2008. 3 door, Black, Keyless, air bags, alloys, sports package, taxed till December, fsh, 7,500 miles 1 owner.
£6,950
02 2002 FORD KA STYLE PAS, 12 mths MoT, 1 owner from new, low mileage, colour coded bumpers & mirrors, excellent condition
£1,395 ono 0151 475 1873 07932 581 211
VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.4, 16 valve SXi, 09 Model, one previous owner, 10,300 miles, excellent condition, 5 door hatchback, metallic blue, alloy wheels, central locking and alarm, tax until end of March 2011
£7,000 0151 427 3389 Y REG 2001 auto Astra, 1.6i Envoy, 23,000 genuine mls. 12 mths MoT, 5 mths tax, part S/H, £1,100 ono. 0151 486 9229 or 07814 661 288
Volvo
VOLVO V40 ESTATE V reg, 1999, 1.6, mot December 2011, tax April 2011, all electrics (roof, windows, mirrors), heated seats, c/l, radio cassette, alloys, lots of service history, exceptional condition
£1,185 VOLVO V40 1.8xs 2000, 9 month mot good condition cheap runner cd £1100 Tel. 07900608623
Saab
FIAT PUNTO
03 PUNTO 1.2 Active. Mot & Tax. FSH. 54k miles. Met blue, 5 speed £1595. 0151 929 2823, 07757 606208.
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ASTRA 1.7 CDTi SXI Black, Diesel, 5 dr, MOT March, Tax July, fsh, £4,100. Tel 07956 056 251
0151 228 0259
Fiat
CAR BREAKDOWNS Local recoveries. 07964 675189 AUTO−ELECTRICIAN 24/7 Mobile. Wiring, Starters, alternators, Radios, Fires, Engine Management, Non−runners etc 7 Days 0151 263 4919
05 Reg. High mileage, superb engine. Fsh, vgc, 1 owner, tax and mot
U S E D C A R S P A R E S All makes 0151 933 1994
CROSBY RENAULT Specialist service/ repair 0151 932 0381
CAR WON’T START? Running problems? Timing belt broken? Mobile tune & service, same day. Tel 07802 607029
HYUNDAI GETZ 1.3 GSi
Spares
Mot’s, Servicing & Repairs Free collection & Warranty 0151 734 2225 07751 459106 (Eve)
CLUTCHES − M.O.T.’s FREE COLLECTION FULLY GUARANTEED 0151 228 1731 07796 198 648 (evg) 333A PRESCOT RD, L13 (next to Stanley Abattoir)
Hyundai
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07516 337877.
Vauxhall CORSA 1.0 Full Mot/Tax, 68k, vg condition, low inX surance £1,395 Warranty.
Fazakerley 0151 530 1200
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ASTRA 1.6CD 5 dr hatch blue taxed/tested 8 service stamps clean reliable bargain £1395. 0151 487 8365 (T)
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Jaguar XJ 3.0D Portfolio
Back in the high life
COOL FOR CATS: The latest Jaguar XJ is a streamlined stunner
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OLDNESS and daring may not always have been words associated with Jaguar’s flagship model the XJ – but things haven’t half changed. The big cat’s design director Ian Callum has never been afraid to push barriers to their outer limits and, like the XF sports saloon before it, the new XJ is a stunning piece of automotive styling. Imagine a black panther ready to pounce on its prey and you have the elegant, fluid lines of this luxury motor car, by some distance the most visually stunning XJ yet. Jaguar’s philosophy remains one of creating beautiful fast cars, but it’s one thing building a model that looks sporty and sophisticated, quite another maintaining the levels of space and practicality expected by premium buyers. Not only does the XJ deliver – with a few small exceptions – on
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space, it’s also a car that’s a delight to drive and easy to live with. The all-aluminium body is 11 per cent stiffer than its predecessor and extremely light, making it both agile and economical. Sensible folk go for the 3.0-litre V6 diesel, an engine already proven in the XF, which offers some serious punch yet can return 40 miles per gallon and CO2 emissions of 184g/km – making it tax efficient for business users. As a driver’s car the XJ is a joy – the six-speed automatic transmission is operated via a
More info from Hatfields Jaguar, Riverside Drive, Liverpool L3 4ED (Tel: 0151 728 2000) or www.jaguar.co.uk
simple rotary selector and the passengers can lap up a magic carpet ride as the Jag slips smoothly through the gears. Switch from Normal to Sport and engage Dynamic mode and the suspension firms up while the steering and throttle responses are sharpened, making for a far sportier experience. What’s also endearing about the XJ is that for all its flair and cutting edge style it retains a Britishness you don’t get with the Jaguar’s principal rivals, like German trio the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class. Sophistication is also the name of the game here. There’s state of the art equipment on every car, from soft leather upholstery and veneers to contrasting piano black and chrome highlights. And while upgraded Portfolio trim cost appreciably more than the standard Luxury trim, it does
speccheck MAKE: Jaguar MODEL XJ 3.0L Diesel Portfolio ENGINE: 2,993cc, 6-cyl diesel POWER: 275PS at 4,000rpm PERFORMANCE: 0-60 in 6.0 secs, top speed 155mph (Electronically limited) ECONOMY: 40.1mpg Combined CO2 EMISSIONS: 184g/km BiK RATING: 27% INSURANCE: Group 49 (1-50) PRICE: £64,400 on the road include some amazing kit. Best bit is the Dual-View function that allows the driver and front seat passenger to see different images on the same central 8-inch screen. There’s also a whopping 1,200 watt, 20-speaker Bowers and Wilkins sound system that brought me flashbacks of standing next to
WHAT’S HOT: Elegant style, sumptuous fittings, strong, smooth performance WHAT’S NOT: Poor rear visibility, uncomfortable centre rear seating position RATINGS (out of five):
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the stage at a Who concert. While rear comfort is fabulous, things can be awkward for a centre passenger, whose position is perched and legs have to straddle the wide transmission tunnel. And the boot, while long and accommodating, has a lobster pot type entrance.
Patriot flies the diesel flag JEEP is ramping up the value of its medium-size SUV the Patriot with a powerful new engine, improved fuel economy, greater torque and upgraded trim. The American icon’s current 2.0 diesel Volkswagen powerplant has just been replaced with a 163bhp 2.2-litre CRD engine sourced from Mercedes-Benz, a
unit offering a wider spread of torque from lower RPM Jeep says the new engine, which boasts advanced common-rail technology with turbocharging, will bring a 23bhp increase in power combined with an improvement in fuel efficiency to an average 42.8mpg. CO2 emissions are also down.
The more powerful engine increases the vehicle’s maximum speed from 117mph to 125mph and reduces the 0-62mph acceleration time to 10.7 seconds, but also underpins the Jeep Patriot’s position as a serious towing vehicle. Diesel-powered cars will be available in 2.2 CRD Sport, Sport +, Limited and
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Overland versions, entry grade now offering the likes of body coloured door handles, Hill Start Assist, leather wrapped handbrake and ‘active’ head restraints. Prices are from £14,995 for the 2.4 Sport petrol rising to £21,995 for the 2.2 CRD Overland.