Norton Way Corporate Magazine - November 2018 by Norton Way

NOV 2020 ISSUE 71

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MAZDA

Mazda reveals full UK range and pricing for the forthcoming MX-30 EV

 The highly anticipated MX-30 – Mazda’s first electric vehicle - has been on the radar of many as we await its official arrival. With UK customer deliveries beginning in March next year, Mazda UK have now revealed the price and specification of the full MX-30 line-up. Available across three generously equipped model grades – SE-L Lux, Sport Lux and GT Sport Tech, the three-model line-up, complements the already revealed First Edition. Standard equipment on all UK MX-30 models includes LED headlights with daytime running lights, reversing camera, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Intelligent Speed Assist, navigation and head-up display. Each MX-30 comes as standard with a Type 2 AC charging cable and a socket for 50kW rapid charging, which can in just 36 minutes deliver up to 80 per cent battery charge. In addition, packages for home charging solutions from Mazda’s preferred partner NewMotion ensure MX-30 owners in the UK will be ready for charging convenience. The First Edition can be ordered with either £950 three-tone Ceramic Metallic or £1,250 three-

tone Soul Red Crystal Metallic paint. This threetone design further marks out the MX-30’s unique styling with a brilliant black roof and metallic dark grey upper side panels to contrast the Soul Red Crystal or Ceramic Metallic main body colour. Other standard equipment highlights on the First Edition include adaptive LED headlights, satin D pillar trim and signature LED rear lights. Inside, the First Edition features a light and modern cabin ambiance with light grey cloth and stone leatherette combined with orange seat stitching. Eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat and chrome interior details, plus heated front seats compliment the interior style. 500 First Edition MX-30s will be the debut cars to arrive in Mazda dealerships followed by the full range, which starts with the £25,545* Mazda MX-30 SE-L Lux. Marked out by 18-inch Silver Metallic alloy wheels, black door mirrors and a black grille, it’s exclusively offered in a single tone paint design with a choice of five colours: standard Arctic White solid, or £550 Polymetal Grey Metallic, Ceramic Metallic and Jet Black Mica, plus £670 Machine Grey Metallic. 2

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our first all-electric Mazda heralds an exciting start to Mazda’s second century in business. With the First Edition MX-30 order book now open, customers in the UK can reserve a car for just £800 for delivery early in 2021. Jeremy Thomson Managing Director, Mazda Motors UK

is enhanced with a floating centre console that sits independently from the dashboard, while the use of environmentally-friendly materials has been carefully matched to meticulous quality and finish. Externally, the MX-30’s looks will leave just as strong an impression, reflecting a unique expression of Kodo design, the MX-30’s styling emphasises the cars beauty as a solid mass, while the freestyle doors and framed glasshouse hint at the open spaciousness of the cabin. The front doors open forward to an angle of 82 degrees, while the rear doors open backwards to an angle of 80 degrees to reveal the stylish and driver focused interior. Commenting on the Mazda MX-30, Managing Director, Mazda Motors UK, Jeremy Thomson, said: “our first all-electric Mazda heralds an exciting start to Mazda’s second century in business. With the First Edition MX-30 order book now open, customers in the UK can reserve a car for just £800 for delivery early in 2021. A battery electric vehicle conceived and created with Mazda’s well-renowned focus on distinctive styling, innovative technology, driver focused dynamics and class-leading interior quality, the MX-30 will be a stand out addition to the rapidly evolving EV marketplace. Part of Mazda’s multisolution approach to efficient vehicles, the launch of our first pure electric car is a milestone moment for the brand and a landmark moment for our dealers and customers here in the UK.”

The £27,545* MX-30 Sport Lux promises to be a popular model in the range. It features 18-inch Bright Metallic alloy wheels and sees an increase in standard equipment with the addition of power seats, lumber support adjustment and smart keyless entry. Like the First Edition, there’s the option to choose the optional three-tone design on Soul Red Crystal or Ceramic Metallic main body colours. In addition, Polymetal Grey Metallic can be matched to a Brilliant Black roof and Silver Metallic side panels. The range-topping GT Sport Tech costs £29,845* with a light grey cloth interior trim and £30,045* when equipped with a dark grey interior and brown artificial leather. The range topping GT Sport Tech MX-30’s equipment tally includes a front wiper de-icer and a power and tilt sunroof, while inside a heated steering wheel and 12-speaker Bose surround sound compliment the generous standard specification. All MX-30s come with a comprehensive standard safety specification, while GT Sport Tech adds to this with a host of extra active safety technology and a 360-degree view monitor. Across the entire MX-30 range and the limitededition First Edition, the MX-30’s distinctive, stylish and sustainable cabin features high-quality materials and a driver focused interior. Benefiting passengers and drivers alike, the sense of space 3

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GWR KIA

Upgraded Kia Stinger for Autumn/Winter 2020

The updated Kia Stinger, Kia’s high-performance fastback sports saloon now boasts a refreshed design to amplify its gran turismo character and a range of technology and safety upgrades. The new Stinger will also be offered as a range-topping GT S version powered by the 3.3 T-GDi engine. Since sales of the Stinger began in Europe in 2017, around 10,000 units have been sold across the continent. Sales of the upgraded Kia Stinger will commence in Europe during the final quarter of 2020 and into early 2021. UK specification, on-sale date and pricing will be announced in due course. All models are offered as standard with Kia’s 7-Year, 100,000-mile warranty.

Exterior

On the outside the stunning new Stinger features a new rear combination lamp that spans the width of the car following the shape of the spoiler along with new design LED turn signals. The rear of the car also sees an upgrade to the diffuser design. The new Stinger also sees the introduction of a new design 19” alloy wheel fitted as standard perfectly complimenting the sporty design of the car. Electric Blue metallic paint, previously only seen on the popular ‘Blue Edition’ special edition models 4

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is added to the existing exterior colour line-up giving customers the choice of 7 stunning paint options: Ember Orange, Pearl White, Midnight Black, Ceramic Grey, HiChroma Red, Panthera Metal and Electric Blue.

nterior & Technology

Changes are focused on improving the quality of materials creating a more luxurious ambience, including a metallic finish to sections of the steering wheel, chrome accents around the instrument cluster and an enhanced mood lighting system. The rear-view mirror is now frameless creating a modern look and enhancing visibility. Comfort continues in the new Stinger with a driver memory adjust seat and heated front and rear seats all covered with stylish Black Premium Nappa Leather.

Powerful 3.3-litre T-GDi engine – the fastestaccelerating Kia ever sold in Europe

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Three years on from its launch, the majority of Stinger customers have specified their car with Kia’s powerful 3.3-litre T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct injection) V6 engine. The upgraded Stinger is offered exclusively with this powerful engine, delivering swift acceleration and rapid responses to driver inputs, while offering a refined grand touring experience during a steady cruise. The 3.3-litre T-GDi V6 provides drivers with peak power of 370 ps at 6,000 rpm. Its twin turbochargers allow the engine to offer drivers its 510 Nm peak torque across a wide range of speeds (1,300 to 4,500 rpm), resulting in effortless performance everywhere. Accelerating from 0-to-100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds, the Stinger’s 3.3-litre T-GDi engine makes it the fastestaccelerating Kia ever sold in Europe. The engine is paired with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, matching the car’s long-legged gran turismo personality, and all-wheel drive as standard (rear-wheel drive in right-hand drive markets). Full UK specification, on-sale date and pricing will be announced in due course.

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NISSAN

Nissan LEAF old & new, celebrated in What Car? Used Car of the Year 2021

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The Nissan LEAF (40kWh), launched in 2018, has been named Used Electric Car of the Year in the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards 2021. The first generation model, on sale from 2011-2017, also won its price point (up to £13,000) in the same category. Consumer champion Which? Magazine has also named the first generation LEAF a “Best Buy” for 2020 in its annual reliability survey. Mark Pearson, Used Car Editor, What Car? said; “We’re delighted to give the Nissan LEAF our Used Electric Car of the Year Award this year. This second-generation model is a truly affordable EV that’s always impressed us for its practicality and ease of use, and with its impressive real-world range it’s also a great everyday proposition.” “With plenty of used examples around now starting from some pleasingly low prices, it really does bring zero-emissions motoring within the reach of a large number of buyers.” What Car? praised the “rounded and refined package” of the second-generation Nissan LEAF (40kWh), with its driving range, practical boot space and standard-fit safety technologies such as blind

spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition. The first-generation Nissan LEAF was also commended by What Car? against similarly priced electric car rivals for its practicality and reliability. The LEAF won its price point in the same Used EV category because numerous post-2017 examples within a £13,000 budget feature the higher capacity 30kWh battery pack giving the LEAF greater range over rivals. The annual Which? car reliability survey sees more than 47,000 motorists surveyed about their cars so consumers can be more informed with reliability ratings for hundreds of cars. In the data collected, it was determined the reliability in years three to eight of the first-generation Nissan LEAF’s life was class-leading. The LEAF was awarded a prestigious “Best Buy” title. Andrew Humberstone, managing director, Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd., said; “We’re delighted to see both generations of Nissan LEAF continuing to receive official praise in the growing used EV market. The LEAF is the entry point to EV driving for thousands of motorists, whether that’s in the latest generation LEAF e+ or used examples which now

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 date back to 2011 and represent a very accessible route to EV ownership.” “Nissan focuses on ensuring its product line-up offers customers value and enjoyment at every stage of the car’s lifecycle. Through innovation and a pioneering spirit we’ve led the EV market for almost a decade and have successfully converted thousands of drivers to the benefits of zero-emissions driving. It’s also great to hear that the advanced technologies we developed on the Nissan LEAF were a major factor in both generations of the vehicle receiving these awards.” The Nissan LEAF (2018>) has previously been awarded for its used credentials. It was named the “Best Used Electric Car” in the Driving Electric 2020 Awards which celebrates the best hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars on sale today. These awards come in addition to a long line of accolades for the first-generation Nissan LEAF, which was recognised in the used car market as the “Best EV” in the Auto Express Used Car Awards three years in a row from 2016-2018.

We’re delighted to see both generations of Nissan LEAF continuing to receive official praise in the growing used EV market. The LEAF is the entry point to EV driving for thousands of motorists, whether that’s in the latest generation LEAF e+ or used examples which now date back to 2011 and represent a very accessible route to EV ownership. Andrew Humberstone Managing Director, Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd.

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HONDA

AUTOCAR BRITAIN'S BEST IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY 2020 AWARD: THE HONDA E

Nobody yet has come along and really convinced us that full digitisation is preferable to a good old-fashioned joystick-style controller and a few sensibly located and sparingly used buttons. The Honda E is winning the argument against us, though. Here’s a car whose interior – and even elements of its exterior – is designed around the tech, rather than seemingly having it stuck on as an afterthought. Its show-stopping feature is rear-view cameras that replace wing mirrors. This isn’t a world-first new feature, granted, but it is at the E’s price point. And while they take a few journeys to get used to, you soon appreciate the wider field of vision they afford you, the handy markings that show distance to cars behind when you’re changing lanes and their improved visibility in low

The truly 21st century cabin helped Honda E scoop a prize at this year's AutoCar: Britain's Best Car Awards. Why did the Honda E win? Here’s what AutoCar had to say about their chosen winner: For much of the past decade, many manufacturers have considered themselves at the cutting edge of in-car technology simply by having touchscreens. The bigger, the shinier and the more of them there are, the more like Apple we are, seems to be the rationale. But for every iPhone, there’s an unbranded knock-off from the local market that’s little more than a glorified calculator. In the car world, that analogy extends to the best in-car tech enhancing the overall experience, the worst being downright unsafe and distracting. 8

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light, not to mention their near-immunity to interference from direct sunlight. They also have the handy knack of reducing drag and therefore improving aerodynamic efficiency. The ‘mirror’ screens at the base of the A-pillars are merely the bookends to the full-width digital dashboard, which has been created by those who not only know software development but also the realities of how in-car tech is used on the road. The infotainment is used through two 12.3in touchscreens, the simple but most impressive feature of which allows the displays to be passed between driver and passenger, allowing your co-pilot to change the radio or input destinations into the sat-nav without their wiggling fingers entering your eyeline. Choose to not have anything on there and you’re presented the image of a rather lovely Japanese garden, if that’s your kind of thing. It’s a very happy combination of hardware and software still so rarely seen in the car industry, and it has the kind of break-out appeal to please tech enthusiasts perhaps not seen since the Tesla Model S first showed that there was another way to make a car interior.

I remember driving the E for the first time and coming away thinking that I wasn’t convinced by its 136-mile range, its price or the size of its interior. An easy car to like, I thought, but not an especially easy car to recommend. Then a text arrived from a mate. “I’m thinking about buying a Honda E,” it said. “Absolutely, order one straight away,” I replied. “You will love it.” And for a car to engender that kind of feeling, it must be doing something right. Matt Saunders AutoCar Britain's Judge.

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PEUGEOT

Peugeot Confirms New 3008 & 5008 Prices & Specification STRIKING NEW 3008 SUV

The new 3008 SUV is now available to order with enhanced specification, a refreshed trim structure, a choice of advanced powertrains and with a new Black Pack. Inside, the new 3008 SUV features PEUGEOT’s next generation digital i-Cockpit® technology with a 12.3-inch digital head-up instrument panel, a compact steering wheel for improved driving dynamics and, from Allure upwards, a 10-inch high definition capacitive colour touchscreen.

CLASS LEADING TECHNOLOGY

From Active Premium level upwards, all new 3008 SUV models come standard with Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto and Mirror Screen. There are also two new USB sockets installed for rear passengers to

use. The new 3008 SUV can also be equipped with a 515 Watt FOCAL® premium HiFi system. The new PEUGEOT 3008 SUV comes with the latest driving aids and safety features to protect both its occupants and other road users. This includes, Night Bision, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Positioning Assist and the Latest-Generation Automatic Emergency Braking.

ADVANCED POWERTRAINS

As part of PEUGEOT’s new philosophy of ‘choose your PEUGEOT, choose your powertrain,’ the new 3008 SUV is available with a choice of two efficient diesel engines, three petrol engines, as well as two advanced plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) options capable of driving up to 40 miles WLTP in zero emissions EV mode. 10

In HYBRID models, the drive mode selector allows owners to switch between Electric, HYBRID, Sport and 4WD modes, with the latter reserved for the four wheel drive HYBRID4 300 models only. Both HYBRID models feature a 13.2kWh lithium-ion battery and come with two types of on-board chargers. A 3.7kW single-phase on board charger is included as standard, with a full charge taking three hours and 45 minutes, while an optional 7.4kW on board charger is also available. A full charge using a 7.4kW Wall Box will take just one hour and 45 minutes.

NEW TRIM LEVELS

The new PEUGEOT 3008 SUV features a new trim structure including Active, Allure and GT. Each are complemented by an intermediate level called

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’Premium’, and in the UK the range starts from Active Premium.

NEW PEUGEOT 5008 SUV

The front end of the new 5008 SUV receives the new frameless grille, while gloss black side scoops and a painted tread plate are integrated into the new bumper design. Top of the range GT and GT Premium models feature their own unique grilles and full LED headlights with a new ‘Fog Mode’ function. At the rear, new upgraded LED taillights with sequential indicators feature a clear, smoked glass finish. As with new 3008 SUV, new 5008 SUV features PEUGEOT’s next generation digital i-Cockpit®. With three rows of seats accommodating up to seven people, the interior of the new 5008 SUV is both practical and versatile. Boot space

ranges from 780-litres to 1,940-litres. The middle row features three individual and fully adjustable seats, featuring reclining backrests, which can be folded flat. The two seats in the third row can be fully folded and removed, while the front passenger seat can be tipped forward so objects as long as 3.20m can be loaded into the new 5008 SUV.

EFFICIENT LINE-UP OF PETROL AND DIESEL ENGINES

The new 5008 SUV is available with PEUGEOT’s latest and most efficient petrol and diesel engines, with CO2 emissions from as low as 132g/km for the most efficient models.

NEW TRIM LEVELS

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equipment levels. To make it easier for buyers to choose between the new models, PEUGEOT has introduced a new trim range consisting of three trim levels, each complemented by a ‘Premium’ version containing additional equipment. In the UK the 5008 SUV range is available from Active Premium. The new 5008 SUV is available in the following trim levels: Active Premium, Allure, Allure Premium, GT and GT Premium. For a more detailed specification or to place an order for either model, please contact the corporate team for more information.

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ŠKODA

ŠKODA celebrates UK premiere of the new ENYAQ iV in Electric Avenue Following its world premiere in Prague last month, ŠKODA unveiled its eagerly anticipated ENYAQ iV at the famous Electric Avenue in Brixton, London.

Famed for being one of the first streets in Britain to be lit by electricity, the avenue was host to Skoda’s first all-electric SUV to mark the news that the pre-reservation list for ENYAQ iV orders is now open. Combining a stylish design, ample space and a sustainable yet fun driving experience, The ENYAQ iV is sure to be a competitor among the latest range of electric cars on today’s market. Available in a choice of rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, two battery sizes (62kWh and 82kWh) and offering power outputs of up to 306 PS, the ENYAQ iV can be charged from 5 – 80 per cent in just 38 minutes or 0 – 100 per cent in under 60 minutes*. With a range of up to 316 miles**, this chic all-electric car is the perfect companion for everyday driving. As befits a car that is starting a bold new era, ŠKODA’s design and engineering team have gone the extra mile to delight customers. ENYAQ iV features a unique illuminated front grille with LED Crystal face & Matrix LED headlights as well as featuring an impressive 13-inch infotainment screen. Drivers can build their own ENYAQ iV using ŠKODA’s 360° visualiser on ŠKODA.co.uk or by speaking to a product specialist/retailer to register their interest for the pre-reservation list. The ENYAQ iV is available to order in the UK from late 2020 with deliveries starting in spring

* based on ENYAQ iV 80 when using a maximum capacity charger of 125 kW ** based on ENYAQ iV 80 in WLTP cycle

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