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in both Surfin Safari by The Beach Boys and Jan and Dean’s Surf City, two of the most famous surfing tunes ever. Yet even when car makers stopped using wooden frames, the Woody had become so much a part of American culture that its essence continued. Chevrolet was one of many US manufacturers who used Di-Noc woodgrained vinyl panelling to maintain the effect. The Spark Woody was created in the UK using a three-quarter vinyl body wrap.
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L
AND ROVER has raised the stakes for both efficiency and styling with its upgraded, Liverpool-built Freelander 2, which goes on sale at the end of September. And those prepared to wait until the turn of the year can enjoy what’s described as the most efficient Land Rover has ever produced, the two-wheel drive Freelander 2 eD4. Prime feature in the 2011 model range is a new, more frugal, 2.2-litre diesel engine with either 150PS or 190PS outputs. There’s also a smarter look for the car plus interior alterations like fresh instrument dials and a new Premium Pack option. Land Rover's new turbo diesel engine is available in the four-wheel drive TD4 150PS model that has manual transmission and intelligent Stop/Start technology as standard or the new auto-only SD4 model delivering 190PS. This new engine is quieter, more efficient and both derivatives have more pulling power than its predecessor – a real boost for drivers needing more mid-range strength for towing. CO2 emissions have been significantly reduced to 165g/km and 185g/km respectively, with fuel economy benefits too. Performance isn’t compromised though. The flagship 190PS Freelander SD4 accelerates from 0-60mph in 8.7 seconds with an increased top speed of 118mph,
‘Most efficient Land Rover ever’
Halewood car’s new claim while the 150PS TD4 manual and automatic versions match the performance of their predecessors. The eD4 is also powered by the new 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, delivering 150PS. It is only available with a six-speed manual transmission featuring Stop/Start technology as standard. Fuel consumption is 47.2mpg combined and CO2 emissions are 158g/km. "The new Freelander 2 eD4 moves Land Rover into the hugely popular and fiercely contested two wheel-drive SUV market," said Land Rover managing director Phil Popham. "The European market for two-wheel drive SUVs represents 23 per cent of the segment and we intend to compete strongly here. "A 2WD option is just one way in which we are developing our
vehicles' efficiency whilst adding to the Land Rover range and expanding our appeal,” he added. The exterior of the 2011 range is marked out by a new front bumper assembly incorporating new front fog lamp bezels, a new front grille finish, improved headlights and tail lamps, three fresh colour schemes and 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the instrument dials have been revised, there are four new seat styles and the Premium Pack option includes Windsor Leather upholstery, an 8/6 way electric seat, plus premium carpet mats and covered centre stowage. Prices start at £21,695 for the Freelander 2 150PS TD4 S manual rising to £35,510 for the 190PS SD4 HSE automatic. Prices for the 2WD eD4 model will be announced later.
TAKE TWO: A two-wheel drive option for the Freelander 2 gives Land Rover the chance to compete in the wider SUV market
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MAZDA is aiming to increase new car sales to driving schools, and ultimately to their successful pupils, with a series of new incentives to driving instructors. Both the Mazda2 and Mazda3 are included in a special driving school programme offering low rate vehicle finance, free supply and fitment of He-Man dual controls, car header board including graphics, metallic paint and a GPS secondary speedometer on the Mazda3. The offer, which includes all regular Mazda2 and Mazda3 models with the exception of limited edition cars, is aimed specifically at the 17,000 qualified driving instructors who are self-employed or work for small driving schools. Mazda2 prices start at £9,820 on the road for the 1.3 TS three-door with air-con while the Mazda3 starts at £14,230 for the 1.6 S five-door model.
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Experience website have the opportunity to download a voucher entitling them to a free ecoFLEX fuel efficiency check. Those wishing to take advantage of the offer can log on, print the voucher and present it to a MasterFit retailer. The check includes a tyre inspection for signs of reduced efficiency caused by abnormal wear and verification that inflation pressures are at an optimal level. The air-con system is also assessed and the driver given advice and tips for improving fuel efficiency.
SLEEK AND SAFE: The new Volvo S60 features world first Pedestrian Detection
Volvo scales new heights in safety
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T’S the sort of instruction that sends a shiver down your spine. Imagine being told to point your car at a pedestrian, accelerate and wipe him out. Thankfully that innocent soul is just a dummy, deliberately positioned at a testing circuit to demonstrate a piece of world-first technology that defines the new Volvo S60 saloon. The now Chinese-owned Swedes have always been synonymous with pioneering safety systems, but this latest gizmo tops the lot. It’s called Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake and is part of an optional, but frankly essential, £1,250 driver support pack that also includes lane departure warning, a blind spot warning system and adaptive cruise control. In a real life situation had the dummy been anyone from toddler size upwards then the technology would have spotted the victim, even if the driver didn’t. Thanks to radar in the car’s grille, a camera in front of the rear view mirror and software loaded with more than 100,000 images of pedestrians in
by MIKE TORPEY various positions, the S60 would have avoided all but a high speed impact. If a child strays into the road without looking and into the path of the Volvo, its driver is bombarded with a series of loud bleeps as red lights flash in a head-up display on the windscreen. Should the driver still not react, then the brakes are automatically applied at full force and providing the speed is no more than 21mph the car stops before impact. At higher speeds the emphasis is on damage limitation. Some might argue that when a manufacturer enjoys an unrivalled reputation for safety that systems like these should be standard on every car. That said, even the entry level S60 D3 ES model comes with something called City Safety – already standard on the larger XC60 model – whereby rear end shunts at up to 9mph can be avoided. What’s certain is that the new S60 is not only the safest Volvo ever, but also the most dynamic to drive.
It is up there with the premium German marques in every way. Smarter looking and more spacious, particularly in the rear, than the usual suspects and boasting a drive quality now only bettered by the BMW 3 Series. The development and fine-tuning process involved meticulous attention to detail plus a newly-developed chassis and the assistance of former British Touring Car champion John Cleland, who is also a Volvo dealer. Most of the testing was carried out in the UK and included long spells on old
Roman roads that have only received a few layers of tarmac in centuries – ideal for finding the optimum damping qualities. The result is a car that feels made for the magnificent roads used for the S60 launch from Aberdeen and out over the Cairngorms as well as in urban conditions. It’s fast, composed, has a beautifully weighted feel from the steering and grips the road with real assurance. Deliveries start from September and the model range comprises two five-cylinder diesel engines plus the powerful petrol T6,
CLASS ACT: The all-new Volvo S60 stops automatically when pedestrians step out in front of it
while a DRIVe version featuring a new 1.6-litre oil-burner arrives next year. The 2.0-litre D3 turbo diesel will be the UK best-seller and is based on the outgoing S60's 2.4D unit, the major change being a reduced cylinder capacity from 2,400c to 1,984cc. Maximum power is the same at 163bhp. The higher performance 2.4-litre D5 engine is twin turbocharged and boasts a top speed of 146mph and 0-60mph acceleration in 7.4 seconds. Not only does the new S60 look sleeker and more aerodynamic with its coupe profile but it is classy inside too with premium quality instruments, upgraded infotainment, a centre stack slightly angled towards the driver, plenty of stowage options and the now familiar ‘floating’ centre stack inspired by Swedish furniture. And while compact executive models may not be the best for rear space, I still had ample legroom after setting the front seat for a six-foot driver. Prices are from £23,295 for the S60 D3 ES model.The D5 starts at £25,950 for ES and upgrading to SE or SE Lux costs £2,000 for each level.
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GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE We turn up when we say we will
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INSTRUCTOR WANTED - NORTH LIVERPOOL COLORS SOM ALL LESSONS £15 EACH Tel 07949 279784
ASHLEY NEAL SPECIAL OFFER £150 10 hrs Manual only. Male/female instructors. All areas covered. 08452 606 602
AUTOMATIC £18 hourly, Ex BSM. Tel 0151 283 6207 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
CARLTON SOM 1st 4 lessons £10 each. 0151 228 2687. BILL TURTON SOM Lessons from £10. 07957 731911
K E V I N K E A R N S Friendly, patient & professional. 0151 477 0021/ 07765 911146
Spares U S E D C A R S P A R E S All makes 0151 933 1994
Caravans / Motorhomes / Tents
B.M.W.
Honda
Renault
Toyota
Vauxhall
OTORHOME HYMER FIAT DUCATO
BMW 318I SE
Y HONDA ACCORD 1.8 AUTO
RENAULT MEGANE 1.4 DYNAMIQUE
TOYOTA CELICA 1.8 VVTi
ASTRA 1.4 Call for low cost weekly payments. 0151 922 4809 (t)
5 door hatchback, 2003, 53,000 miles, full Renault Service history, alloys, air con, CD, tax and MOT.
54 Reg. 6 mths tax, 12 mths mot. 6 speed gearbox, electric windows and mirrors, alloy wheels, body coloured bumpers, bucket sports seats, 2 keepers from new, FSH
1.9TD, 91 reg, 4 berth, long Mot, only 64k miles. Shower, awning, bike rack, large top box, lots of extras. Very good condition Readvertised due to timewasters £4,500 ONO
07876 168 590 Vehicles Wanted
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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 )
LOW MILEAGE CARS 96-08 WANTED TOP PRICES PAID
Berry St Bootle L20 8AT A1 WINDSCREENS Lowest prices g’teed 0151 321 0123 MOBILE CAR SERVICES Friendly & efficient repairs/ servicing.Bill 0151 521 5262 MOBILE MECHANIC Services fr £39, repairs, Mot’s. No call out fee. Carl or Rob 07751 359676 or 07985 309044
CARTUNE Crypton Tune ABS/ engine/airbag diagnostics non start mobile 0151 236 0597 AUTO−ELECTRICIAN 24/7 Mobile. Wiring, Starters, alternators, Radios, Fires, Engine Management, Non−runners etc 7 Days 0151 263 4919
SAAB/VOLVO Sales/Service Merseyswede. 0151 525 6545
MOBILE REPAIRS Servicing, brakes, diagnostics. Est 30 yrs 07850 742 042 Allen WELDING mobile, gas/arc/mig, body/chassis/mot repairs/wings/ sills/panels. Myers 0151 526 6731/07746 778803 WESTONS WINDSCREENS Side windows & rear screens, all cars, taxi’s & vans, new & secondhand, mobile fitting. Ash Rd, Seaforth, L21 2PY. 0151 928 7770.
Car Valeting 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
1ST CLASS VALETING We come to you 07565 141039
Caravans / Motorhomes / Tents
2007 MODEL STATIC CARAVAN
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
£2,295 ONO
CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER
For Most Cars, Vans, 4X4’s & MOT failures Certificate of Destruction 1 Hour Collection all areas T: 0151 260 1700
£110 − £5000 Most Cars & vans Anything considered Cash waiting 0151 928 7666 (24 Hours)
LIVERPOOL’S TOP CASH BUYER SCRAP CARS & VANS ANY CONDITION 7 DAYS 0151 545 1445 KNOWSLEY
CALL US FIRST! £140 MINIMUM FOR MOST SCRAP CARS CASH & CERTIFICATE ISSUED SPARES ALSO SOLD 0151 933 7258 07762 381285
£130 MINIMUM FOR MOST SCRAP CARS AND VANS 7 day service 07842 164 980 0151 289 1190
RING US FIRST FOR THE BEST PRICE FOR YOUR SCRAP CARS 07598 211601 ALL VEHICLES WANTED £110 − £6000 PAID FOR MOST CARS & VANS CASH WITHIN THE HOUR! Tel 0151 321 0324 (Aintree) 0777 5750264
SCRAP CARS WANTED Cash paid For scrap Cars, vans, 4x4s, Motorcycles. All paperwork dealt with correctly.
0151 236 2539 I BUY ANY CAR DON’T CON cash paid. 00−08. High or low mileage. Fantastic Prices. 07824 601581 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
MOT FAILURES WANTED Cars or Vans £130−£6,000. Collection within 1 hour. 07951 944790 SCRAP CARS REMOVED Top prices paid. Collection within the hour. Tel 07712 887218
Mazda
K MAZDA MX5 1.6
White, Mot, tax, alloys, roll bars,
£1,600. No time wasters 0151 526 0726.
Mitsubishi
Reduced to £1395
MITSUBUSHI SHOGUN 2.8
0151 924 5677 07807 061989
Citroen
GUERNSEY MOTORS
WANTED £130 UPWARDS
www.ricelanecars.co.uk
P REG, 3.3 LE AUTO Blue metallic, grey interior, 7 seats, side doors, alloys, a/c, cd, 93K, lots of history, Tax Nov, Mot Dec. Clean & reliable
MERSEYCITROEN.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
GREEN LANE OLD SWAN L13 EST 28 YEARS
£995
Tel: 0151 521 8700
Chrysler / Jeep
CITROEN C3 desire 2004, 1400, 5 door with air cond. Low mileage. Tax, MOT May. £3,500 Tel. 0151 334 6737
0151-220 9055
Silver , 1 Yr MOT, Taxed, Pas, Electric Windows Alloys, Air Con
0151 286 5195 07984 982 251
HP Settled
MOT’S £25 IN AUGUST Same Day 0151 933 8812
01 reg, silver, alloy wheels, 4 door, Full Service History, ac, ew, cl, excellent condition, taxed & Mot’d
T reg, 1999, Mot Feb 2011, white, 7 seater, 96,000 miles, ew, em, towbar, good condition
£1,695 ONO
5 Door 1 Year Mot/Tax Pas, Alloys, Sunroof
Nissan
54
ALMERA 1.8 SE Auto PAS. Lady owner. Service hist. Top of range. Bargain £2,795 T: 0151 526 4699 (t)
NISSAN 300 ZX
www.ricelanecars.co.uk
G Reg, 3 litre, 2 door, Targa roof, 4 seater, good condition, black, grey interior, 57,000 genuine miles, electric windows, electric seats
MONDEO 2.0 TDCi 130 54 ZETEC New model, 6spd, fsh, full spec, bargain £2,495 T:
07805 732 186
FIESTA 1.25 STYLE 55 CLIMATE 1 owner, fsh, air con, cd, elecs. Superb bargain
Peugeot
FORD FOCUS
T PEUGEOT 306 1.4 1 Year Mot/Tax, Pas, C/L,
2 from £995
Tel: 0151 521 8700
0151 526 4699 (t)
£2,695 T: 0151 526 4699 (t)
02 reg, full 12mths MOT, 1mth tax, excellent condition, well maintained and serviced.
£1950
0151 289 5998 or 07968 332256
FORD FIESTA FLIGHT
1.3 engine, Y reg, 12mths mot, 60k miles, silver, alloys, slight damage to front wing, been in Family from new
£700ono
07940 085795 (Mossley Hill)
MEGANE CABRIOLET PRIVILEGE
05 Reg, 1600cc, red Convertible, 12 mths MoT, taxed, FSH, full spec, all electrics, careful lady owner, immaculate condition
£5,500 ono 07966 724 042
07787 488 020
52 reg, 12mths mot and tax, fsh, 44k miles, vgc, c/l, alloys, cd, etc
£2550ono
07535 431911.
VAUXHALL ASTRA CONVERTIBLE
VAUXHALL CORSA CLUB In excellent condition, blue, 03, 54,000 miles, 6 months tax, 11 months MoT
2004, 1.6 petrol, silver, 2 door, only 20,000 genuine miles, 12 months MOT, 4 months tax, just been serviced, excellent condition
£4,750
X REG VAUXHALL CORSA
£1,200
VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 SXi
Vauxhall
Rover
1968, 10 mths MoT, 10 mths tax
£2,600 ono
Tel. 07934 955 265 (Walton)
07875 138601
0151 425 3497 07988 354 475
ROVER P6 35 CLASSIC
03 ASTRA
1.4 LS, blue, four months’ tax, MOT till May 2011, air con., central locking, electric windows, cd player. 43,000 miles
£4,000 ono
MERSEYRENAULT.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
0151 678 7215
Ford
T FIESTA 1.2 ZETEC
£2,700 ono
57
3 door, silver, full MOT, 1 months tax, 48,000 miles, good condition throughout
£950 ONO
£1,800 ono 07896 769934 S CORSA 1.0L MOT/Tax, Alloys/sterio. Very clean. Slight misfire. £340. T: 0151 922 6268 or 07976 286469 (t)
Volvo Y S60 T5S Lady owner, fsh, top spec, full leather, O1 sale price £1,995. Tel 0151 526 4699 (t)
It pays to advertise in
0151 547 4968
Classified
£1,725
Electric Windows Sunroof, Cd Player Absolutely Immaculate £995 Tel: 0151 521 8700
from
www.ricelanecars.co.uk
06 PEUGEOT 206 VERVE 5 door hatchback, red metallic, 13,000 genuine miles, taxed & MOT, immaculate condition throughout, reluctant sale
New Orleans,
£889 .00 for 9
Nashville and Elvis Presley’s Memphis escorted coach tour
days
0151 284 7535.
£3,350 OVNO
November, December 2010 - May 2011
FORD FOCUS ZETEC
0151 264 0507
An unforgettable journey through U.S.A.’s musical heartland including the birthplace and home of the ‘King’ and the undisputed capital of Country music.
1.6 injection, ’02 reg. Silver. 5 door. 71k miles. 12 months MOT. Excellent Condition
£2,299 ono
PEUGEOT 106 Independence, 02 Reg, 6 mths tax & MoT, 2 dr hatch, petrol, met blue, 68K, all MoT’s, good condition, £995 ovno. 07716 870 010
01744 631219 07799 476771
Renault
FORD FIESTA ZETEC S
RENAULT CLIO 1.2
metallic panther black, 3 door, 88k miles, fsh, taxed, mot till Feb 2011, cd player, alloys, spotlights, e/w, pas, loads of fun, excellent condition
£1595 01704 386224 07595 741330
Silver. 03 Reg. 48,000 miles. Tax, Mot. Cd player electric windows, remote central locking.
£2,750 0151 474 1982
Price includes: • Return transatlantic flights to Atlanta from Manchester • Seven nights’ accommodation at comfortable touring hotels (Montgomery, New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville) • Visits to New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Tupelo and Chattanooga • Comfortable coach travel throughout • The services of a Tour Manager
book online at: www.newmarket.travel/lpe15010 For further information and a FREE brochure
Call: 0151 227 5987
To make a booking
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200,000 people in the area will turn to the ECHO when looking for a new car.
Source: Gfk NOP 2008, TM NW2 10% area
Classified
Source: Gfk NOP 2008, TM NW2 10% area
Enjoy more on your 60 plate at Lookers Honda
From
£799pp for
Prague,Vienna &Budapest
It pays to advertise in
Within the next 2 years, 162,000 Liverpool ECHO readers plan to purchase a new car.
9 night s
DELICIOUS DEALS & MOUTHWATERING VALUE ALL SERVED UP WITH A GENEROUS SIDE ORDER OF TEMPTING OFFERS..
Travel until October 2010 Price includes:
Direct flights from Manchester to Prague returning from Budapest Airport taxes and one piece of checked luggage per person Rail travel between Prague & Vienna, Vienna & Budapest 9-nts central 3* hotel (3-nts in each city) with breakfast Return private transfers between airport/station and hotel in each city Extra nts and hotel upgrades available at a supplement
3 Years Complimentary Servicing
Jazz 1.2 S Manual
3 Years
3 Years £0 Road Tax
5.9% APR Typical Finance
Insight 1.3 SE CVT
Civic 1.4 Type S Manual
From
£569pp for 6 night s
Rome&Florence Travel until October 2010 Price includes:
Direct flights from Liverpool to Rome returning from Pisa Airport taxes and one piece of checked luggage per person Rail travel between Rome & Florence 6-nts central 3* hotel (3-nts in each city) including breakfast Extra nts and hotel upgrades available at a supplement
To book call free:
0800 652 1063
Opening hours Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm and Sat 9am to 4pm
Or visit
www.citiesdirect.co.uk Holidays operated by Cities Direct ATOL 5501 protected. All prices are from, per person, subject to availability and based on two sharing a twin room. Single rooms at a supplement. Hotel upgrades, extra and free nights subject to limited selected dates. Travel insurance is not included but strongly recommended
Front electric windows Tilt adjustable steering wheel Intermittent front wiper Power assisted steering 15” Steel Wheels Remote keyless entry High security integrated audio - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) - Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Spec includes:
Spec includes:
Spec includes: -
- Emergency Brake Assist - Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) - Speed adjusting audio volume - Stereo CD tuner with MP3 compatability - Auxiliary socket (MP3 connection) - Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors
£9,995 On the Road
Saving £995
- 16” Alloy Wheels - Central locking - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) - Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) - Emergency Brake Assist - Variable intermittent front wipers - Audio Auto Volume by Speed - Stereo CD tuner with MP3 compatability
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls - Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors - Rear parking sensors - Front electric windows - Climate controlled air conditioning - Electric power assisted steering - Refrigerated glove box - Rear 12v power outlet
£13,995 On the Road
Saving £1425
- Climate controlled air conditioning - Electric power assisted steering - Front and rear electric windows - 15” Alloy Wheels - Central locking - Remote keyless entry - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) - Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Emergency Brake Assist - Eco Mode Button - Adjustable dashboard illumination - Steering wheel mounted audio controls - Stereo CD tuner with RDS and MP3 compatibility - Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors - Power folding door mirrors - Rear parking sensors
£14,995 On the Road
Saving £1330
Lookers Honda Liverpool
Sefton Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L8 5SN
Tel: 0844 659 2553
Wide range of Approved Hondas online at:
www.lookers-honda.co.uk
Open 7 Days: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 7.00pm, Sat 9.00am - 6.00pm, Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm Fuel consumption figures for the Civic Type S range in mpg (|/100Km): Urban 32.1 - 42.8 (8.8 - 6.6), Extra Urban 51.4 - 65.7 (5.5 - 4.3), Combined 42.2 - 55.4 (6.7 - 5.1). CO2 emissions: 155 - 132 g/km. Fuel Consumption figures for the Jazz range in mpg (|100km): Urban 42.5 - 43.5 (6. - 6.5), Extra Urban 58.9 - 62.8 (4.8 - 4.5), Combined 51.4 - 53.3 (5.5-5.3). CO2 emmisions: 130 - 125g/ km Fuel Consumption figures for the Insight range in mpg (|100km): Urban 60.1 - 61.4 (4.7 - 4.6), Extra Urban 62.8 - 67.3 (4.5 - 4.2), Combined 61.4 - 64.2 (4.6 - 4.4) C02 emissions 105 - 101 g/km. Offers valid on Civic 1.4 Type S Man, Civic 1.4 Si Man, Civic 1.8 Si Man, Jazz 1.2 S Man, Jazz 1.2 Si, Jazz 1.4 Si, Insight 1.3 SE CVT from 01 July 2010 until 29 September 2010. Retail registrations only. Offers applicable at participating Dealers only and are at the Promoters’ absolute discretion. Subject to model and colour availability. Honda Aspirations (PCP): Indemnities may be required in certain circumstances. Finance is only available to persons aged 18 or over subject to status. The Guaranteed Future Value will be used to pay the final payment if the car is returned after the last monthly payment, provided the car has been serviced in accordance with the Honda service book, is in good condition and the maximum permitted mileage has not been exceeded. A Credit Acceptance Fee is included in the monthly payments and an Option to Purchase Fee is included in the final payment (GFV). All figures are correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Credit provided by Honda Finance Europe Plc. 470 London Road, Slough, Berkshire SL3 8QY. Servicing: 3 years complimentary servicing or 37,500 miles, whichever comes first, and includes a maximum of 3 services. Complimentary servicing covers the manufacturer’s scheduled servicing only. Road Tax: A monetary amount equivalent to the cost of road tax for the first 3 years of the vehicle’s life will be paid at time of purchase at the prevailing rate.
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Motors
roadtest
Renault Megane Sport Tourer Dynamique TomTom 1.4 TCe 130
Drums beat for Tourer
TOURER DE FORCE: The Sport Tourer is the fifth model to be launched in the Renault Megane family after the Hatch, Coupe, Scenic and Grand Scenic
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HE game has moved on big time from the more simplistic days of requiring space, style and fuel economy. Priorities, of course, but people now want state of the art communications, design that utilises each millimetre, engines that make every last sip of fuel move them that extra yard. And when you can ‘shake that ass’ as well, you’re onto a winner. That’s case with the Renault Megane Sport Tourer, the fifth model to be launched in the Megane family after the Hatch, Coupe, Scenic and Grand Scenic - and in my view the best looking of the lot. It’s a range that caters for close on every preference and pocket, the powertrains comprising five petrol and as many dCi diesel units, with a power spread of 86 to 180bhp. The tested 1.4 Dynamique Tom Tom, middle version of the five trim
road
TEST
with MIKE TORPEY
grades, featured Renault’s latest petrol engine the TCe 130, which stands for Turbo Control efficiency. It’s a powerplant that ideally demonstrates the strides made in downsizing, courtesy of modified air intake ports. The output of 130bhp means that the 1.4-litre unit’s power matches the amount typically produced by a 1.8-litre engine, while the torque, or pulling power, figure rivals that of a 2.0-litre unit. Upshot is better fuel economy, in this case an average 42.8mpg, useful performance and decent ‘green’
credentials of 153g/km. Running and servicing costs are also among the best in class with oil and filter changes required at 18,000 miles or every two years and air filter and spark plugs at 36,000 miles or every four years. The principal reason for people opting for estate models is the extra space they offer, another area in which the Sport Tourer delivers. Better still, it does it in style – the car cutting a dash with its elegant lines, raked rear screen, rounded rear-end and aluminium roof rails. The Sport Tourer has a slightly longer wheelbase than the Megane hatch, something reflected in the large, flat and easily accessible split level boot with its low sill height. And the rear seat cushions can be lifted up against the back of the front seats to create a flat load floor. If there’s a criticism of the available space it’s that with the front seats slid fully back there’s
speccheck MAKE: Renault MODEL Megane Sport Tourer Dynamique TomTom 1.4 TCe 130 ENGINE: 1,397cc Turbo Control efficiency petrol POWER: 130bhp at 5,500rpm PERFORMANCE: 0-62 in 9.9 secs, top speed 124mph ECONOMY: 32.1mpg Urban, 53.3 Extra Urban, 42.8 Combined CO2 EMISSIONS: 153g/km BiK RATING: 18% insufficient space for three adults in the rear. Inside, the cabin has a fresh, clean design with durable seating and upholstery, plenty of stowage and a central armrest that folds down to reveal a pair of cupholders. All versions come with electronic stability control, front and rear
INSURANCE: Group 17 (1-50) PRICE: £19,555 on the road WHAT’S HOT: Style, handling, equipment, boot space WHAT’S NOT: Tight for three adults in rear RATINGS (out of five):
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curtain airbags, air-con, a CD sound system with remote fingertip control, keyless entry and ignition plus ISOFIX child seat mounts. The Dynamique Tom Tom and Privilege Tom Tom versions also have a built-in Carminat sat-nav that can be updated from a home computer.
Electro star the Leaf is ready to sprout in Britain NISSAN is opening the order book for the world’s first mainstream electric car the Leaf, which hits UK showrooms next March. Almost 12,000 customers in Europe have signed up for regular updates on the car’s introduction, and in the US and
Japan pre-orders have topped 23,000. From September 1, British customers can guarantee laying their hands on a Leaf, which will cost £23,990 including the battery after government incentives. This means that despite its
advanced technology, the Nissan will be no more expensive to buy – and a lot cheaper to run – than a compact hatchback. It is also tax free for private motorists and business users, exempt from congestion charges and estimated at less than £1.59 per 62 miles to run.
A compact zero-emission five-seater family car, it will come equipped with the likes of air-conditioning, sat-nav, a parking camera, quick charge socket and smart-phone connectivity which will allow an owner to heat or cool the interior via a mobile phone.
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The car’s motor develops 80 kW of power - enough for a top speed of more than 90mph and a full charge delivers a potential range of 100 miles. Those making a reservation will also be given an opportunity to test-drive the Leaf by December.