New Zealand Company Vehicle Magazine

August 2012

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*Price advertised of $30,490 is the Recommended Retail Price (RRP) for the Corolla GX 1.5L Manual Wagon. RRP for the Corolla GX 1.5L CVT Wagon is $32,490. RRPs are GST inclusive and exclude on-road costs. †Fuel consumption shown is for the Corolla GX 1.5L Manual Wagon; CO2 emissions are 132g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions based on Japan JC08 combined cycle testing. Actual fuel consumption and CO2 emissions will vary depending on driving conditions/style, vehicle condition and options/accessories fi tted.


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Workhorse40 Great Wall diesel ute42 VW Crafter van43 JAC’s 8-tonner

Road reports49 Nissan X-Trail 2WD50 Holden Barina sedan51 Toyota Aurion52 Subaru twins54 Focus long-term test

Eco56 Holden’s LPG wagon57 Falcon EcoBoost58 Camry Hybrid59 BMW 320d60 Volvo S60 T4

CONTENTS

Cover Story4 Peugeot’s new 4008 SUV

News 6 Citroen and Holden small SUVs8 Outback diesel, SsangYong Tradie

Briefings10 5-star awards, AfMA news12 FJ Cruiser, FleetWorks deal, Congestion app

New models14 Holden Colorado16 Chrysler 30018 Isuzu D-Max20 Hyundai i3022 Lexus GS series24 Civic Euro hatch25 Honda CR-V26 Corolla wagon27 Prius V 7-seater Fleet comparison test28 Four compact SUVs

Features37 Corporate identity

61 Prius pairing

Executive62 BMW 650i63 Mini Coupe JCW64 Volkswagen CC

Fleet manager profile65 WRC’s Nicki Hamilton

Fleet profile66 Jucy takes Swifts

67 Directory

Prices68 Latest listings

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*Price advertised of $30,490 is the Recommended Retail Price (RRP) for the Corolla GX 1.5L Manual Wagon. RRP for the Corolla GX 1.5L CVT Wagon is $32,490. RRPs are GST inclusive and exclude on-road costs. †Fuel consumption shown is for the Corolla GX 1.5L Manual Wagon; CO2 emissions are 132g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions based on Japan JC08 combined cycle testing. Actual fuel consumption and CO2 emissions will vary depending on driving conditions/style, vehicle condition and options/accessories fi tted.


*Price advertised of $30,490 is the Recommended Retail Price (RRP) for the Corolla GX 1.5L Manual Wagon. RRP for the Corolla GX 1.5L CVT Wagon is $32,490. RRPs are GST inclusive and exclude on-road costs. †Fuel consumption shown is for the Corolla GX 1.5L Manual Wagon; CO2 emissions are 132g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions based on Japan JC08 combined cycle testing. Actualfuel consumption and CO2 emissions will vary depending on driving conditions/style, vehicle condition and options/accessories fi tted.

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The Ministry of Transport and the NZ Transport Agency have announced they’re involved in a review of the vehicle licensing systems, and already this has created a furore over the possibility of changes to WoF and its effects on vehicle safety.

However, this is only part of what the review encompasses. Other factors are annual vehicle licensing (rego), and transport licensing services, which between them accounts for more than 14 - million transactions each year.

That’s a lot of work for somebody, and it all has to be paid for out of the revenues collected.

NZ currently has one of the most frequent vehicle inspection systems in the OECD, with 7.6 - million WoFs and 470,000 certificate of fitness vehicle inspections carried out every year, (including re-inspections), costing vehicle owners around $250 - million in fees.

Although safety advocates have vowed to fight any moves to lengthen the period between inspections, there are pros as well as cons, not least of which is the expense, particularly for fleets and owners of newer cars.

Like anything, there has to be a tipping point, and perhaps the answer is to have a more graduated system than we have at present, with shorter periods between inspections the older the vehicle.

Or should companies and individuals be left to to keep their vehicles (and by definition their employees and themselves) safe? Should the Government instead regulate by increasing the numbers and frequency of roadside vehicle checks by the police – many of which often uncover criminal activities at the same time?

As far as regos are concerned, the ability to streamline this by making payment online is the obvious first step, and that has already been taken. But what about incentives for prompt payment, or paying in advance?

Other suggestions could see vehicle licensing fees paid along with warrant of fitness charges, or alongside insurance payments, thus cutting down on both paperwork and the amount of time taken in doing it.

And then we get to transport services licensing. This has hardly changed since the 1930s, and in many cases there’s a high degree of crossover between licensing authorities and Occupational Safety and Health.

Little has been done to align licensing costs to risks, and in some cases there appears to be needless licensing requirements – for example, do rental services operators really need to hold a transport service licence?

It is important that all vested interests

in the process are given the opportunity to have their say in what is potentially one of the most important legislation reviews that’s been undertaken in transport for many, many years, and to this end the joint project partners is going to public consultation in September. You can find out more at www.transport.govt.nz.

Another area of concern, especially for importers of used vehicles, is the issue of proposed amendments to the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007, and the NZTA is inviting comment.

The proposed amendments outlined in a consultation draft in fact cover both new and used vehicles, but in terms of the latter, the proposals for used imported vehicles aim to ensure existing standards continue until they’re reviewed in 2014, although the review will investigate the need for any further changes or updates.

As far as new vehicles are concerned, it is proposed that New Zealand emissions standards should be updated to bring them into line with revised standards that are being introduced in Australia.

The proposals recognise that the New Zealand market is small, and that in fact many vehicle manufacturers already consider this country to be a “branch” of Australia when it comes to producing vehicles to meet specific legislation.

The draft includes proposals to update the acceptable standards for the small number of new vehicles that are declared to Japanese and US standards.

All well and good. But it leads to the next question: is this the

thin end of the wedge as far as vehicle legislation is concerned, and will New Zealand be forced to change further to include proposed Australian laws on safety - for instance electronic stability systems as standard on every passenger vehicle imported for use on our roads?

Will we in fact ultimately not be able to import anything unless it has been through the time-consuming Australian Design Rules process, which currently sees Australians often getting new vehicles long after they have become part of the New Zealand landscape?

Will we in fact be prevented from getting some vehicles at all because the Aussies don’t want them, and thus they won’t go through the ADR process at all?

Changing the rules

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A t least that’s what Sime Darby, distributor of the Gallic brand, is hoping following the launch of

the new 4008, available in both two and four-wheel drive, and with prices that are as keen as, well, Dijon mustard!

Essentially, the 4008 is a Mitsubishi ASX that’s been tweaked by Peugeot to reflect French style, both inside and out, as well as European quality ride and handling.

Three versions will be available: a front-wheel drive Active version at $37,990, a mid-range Allure model (also FWD) for $39,990 and a top-line Feline 4x4 model at $45,990.

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engine linked to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which as well as being fully automatic also has six set points to give a 6-speed manual gearbox feel via steering wheel mounted paddles or the floor-mounted gear lever.

Trim levels are high in all three models, with the Feline taking top honours with leather upholstery, electrically-operated and heated front seats, and xenon lights.

However the Allure is expected to be the hot seller, says Sime Darby general manager Grant Smith, making up about 60 percent of total sales. He said the 4008 was pegged mainly for sale outside Europe, with New Zealand and Australia

among the first in the world to get it. However there will be no diesel model here as Peugeot only makes this with manual transmission, which is not favoured by Kiwi drivers.

So what’s changed from the ASX?

On the outside the bonnet, headlights, front wings, grille, mudguards, wheels, rear apron, and tailgate; the only carryover, apart from the powertrain, being the central bodyshell, side doors and glass.

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As mentioned trim levels are high, with even the baseline Active getting a height-adjustable driver’s seat, remote central locking, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, climate control aircon, electric windows and mirrors, 6-speaker audio system with USB and aux jack input, air conditioned glovebox, trip computer, multi-function display, tinted rear windows, and a ski-flap between the rear seats – which also recline and have 60/40 split.

With a full-size spare, boot space is 384 litres with the seats up, 1219 litres with them flat. Both front and rear fog lights are fitted, as well as LED daytime running lights.

On the safety front there are no fewer than seven airbags, plus an electronic stability programme, and hill assist anti-slip feature, giving a 5-star EuroNcap safety rating (ASX).

Moving up the Allure adds a full-length panoramic roof, 18 inch alloy wheels, plus

chrome roof bars and chrome sills.On the Feline the 4WD system is

on-demand, with up to 80 percent of drive available to the rear wheels when required.

Claimed average fuel consumption for the FWD versions is 7.9L/100km for 185g/km CO2 emissions, and 8.1L/100km (192g/km) for the 4x4, with 0-100km/h in 10.2 secs and 10.9 secs respectively.

Only the Feline versions were available at the launch of the new vehicles in Queenstown, and we were impressed by the high standards of fit and finish.

However, it was on the tight and twisting roads up into the mountains and over the Crown Range that we really became impressed. From the summit we went down to Wanaka via Cardrona, returning via Cromwell and the Kawarau Gorge.

A great drive, and enough to show just how much the French engineers have worked on the suspension to improve both ride and handling. Naturally we also made good use of the heating in cold weather conditions that saw ice-covered puddles in places!

In all, proof that changing a whole lot of little (and not-so-little) things can make a totally different whole.

At the moment the 4008 joins its larger brother, the 4007, with which it shares the basic platform and running gear – same wheelbase, shorter front and rear – as Peugeot’s SUV models, but will become the sole offering when the latter is discontinued towards the end of the year.


Citroen to get SUV tooHot on the heels of the launch of the

Peugeot 4008 compact SUV (see Cover Story p4) comes news that sister company Citroen is to launch its own version, and its first SUV in New Zealand, the Citroen C4 AirCross, which will also complete its family of “four” models, with the C4 AirCross joining the Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso and Citroen DS4.

The Citroen C4 is a traditional 5-door hatchback, the Citroen C4 Picasso, on its own separate platform, is a full 7-seat people mover, the DS4 is a stylish prestige coupe/hatchback crossover with its own chassis, and the new C4 AirCross is an SUV hatchback/4WD crossover.

With a 2-litre 110kW engine, the Citroen C4 AirCross will be available with a choice of two or four-wheel drive as well as manual or a CVT self-shifting gearbox.

The styling of the C4 AirCross draws upon the brand�s DNA, to make it clearly Citroen. A comprehensive equipment list and pricing will be announced at its launch.

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Small Holden 4WD for NZHolden has confirmed it will launch of

an all-new small sport utility vehicle, the Holden Trax, in 2013.

With room for five passengers, the Trax is a global car that will be sold in more than 140 markets around the world.

Says Holden New Zealand MD Jeff Murray, “Trax will be an exciting new addition to the Holden line-up and deliver car-like handling that more and more customers are looking for in today’s SUVs as well as advanced safety features and great fuel economy.”

Enthusiasts may see a number of Trax models on New Zealand roads in the near future as Holden engineers complete development work on the global programme.

The global Chevrolet version of Trax will make its official debut at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012.

More details will be released closer to launch.

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Auto for Outback dieselSubaru will introduce its first automatic

transmission diesel variant in the Outback early next year.

The Outback 2-litre boxer diesel will have the Subaru Lineartronic Transmission (SLT) and willl be the first time Subaru has offered an automatic diesel in New Zealand.

“Our diesel Outback has been the most economical diesel 4WD at the last two Energywise economy rallies,” said Wallis Dumper, MD of Subaru of New Zealand.

“But we also know the diesel market is dominated by automatic transmission models, and that there’s massive pent-up demand for auto diesels, particularly in rural and regional areas, so it’s a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of those customers,” he said.

Pricing and specification are yet to be announced.

WorkMate for tradiesSsangYong NZ has released a slightly

stripped-down version of the Actyon Sports Ute - the Actyon WorkMate – a 4WD diesel 6-speed manual, designed to cater for tradesmen and farmers, and priced at $32,990.

The Actyon Sport includes alloys, heated seats, leather wrap steering wheel, knob headlamp adjust, ipod jack, Bluetooth and ESP. These extras have been taken out of the WorkMate to bring it down in price. However, the WorkMate still has other features of the Actyon Sport including driver and passenger airbags, ABS and four-wheel disc brakes, air conditioning, CD player, alarm and immobiliser, central locking and power operated windows and mirrors. Plus a free deck liner.

It’s available in two colours – Fine Silver and Grand White - and the full range of SsangYong factory accessories can be purchased including towbars, covers, canopies, nudge bars and more. The WorkMate comes with SsangYong’s standard 3-year /100,000km warranty and 3-year 24-hour roadside assistance.

* Top 100 companies sourced from Kompass Business Directory 2012. **Custom Fleet’s normal credit criteria and terms and conditions apply.

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What do almost half of New Zealand’s top companies* have in common? While most successful businesses have something that sets them apart, they also have quite a lot in common. Sensible management practices. Prudent financial management. And they seek out the best people. All of which might provide some clues as to why almost half of New Zealand’s top companies* work with Custom Fleet.**

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AfMA fleet newsFleet management is a core activity

within an organisation, and industry awards provide important recognition for the efforts and dedication of professional fleet managers and promote excellence in a very complex business discipline.

The AfMA Fleet Awards are a great way for the industry to promote innovation, best practice and the quality of fleet management.

Achieving best practice can seem like an aspirational goal and developing a plan to get there can be daunting. Many just don’t know where to start. At the 2012

AfMA National Fleet Conference in March, workshops focused using data and the latest analysis techniques to benchmark fleet operations and track improvements.

Another session covered supplier relationships and engaging with them to make sure the strategic and operational objectives are met when outsourcing the fleet. Fleet managers already operating at this level should be recognised and given the opportunity to share their experience within their peer group and the broader business community.

Professional development and continual

improvement within the industry is a vital strategic goal of the Association. The 2013 National Fleet Conference programme will provide delegates across all industries and segments practical tools to take back to the organisation and implement to achieve cost savings, improve safety outcomes and reduce the fleet’s environmental footprint.

The 2012 Fleet Awards will be presented in Melbourne on Thursday September 13.

For information about the awards programme or the 2013 conference visit afma.co.nz

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Wherever your working day takes you, the all-new Holden Colorado helps you get there in a whole lot more comfort. With its dual cockpit design, flowing instrument panel, Bluetooth®, multimedia audio and integrated centre console, it offers business class comfort and features at an economy class price. And, with 470Nm of torque from as low as 2000 rpm on the 2.8L auto, 3.5 tonne towing capacity on 2.8L models and up to 1 tonne payload* across the range, it makes light work of even the toughest jobs. To find out more, take a load off and head to your nearest Holden Dealer today.

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5-stars for Colorado, i30The Holden Colorado Crew Cab range

and the new Hyundai i30 have been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating by Ancap.

However, single cab models of the

Colorado have not yet been tested by Ancap. The Colorado joins other 5-star achievers the Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50 and Volkswagen Amarok. See launch story p14.

As far as the Hyundai is concerned, the 5-star rating applies to both the 1.6-litre diesel and 1.8-litre petrol variants of the i30. See launch story p20.


Wherever your working day takes you, the all-new Holden Colorado helps you get there in a whole lot more comfort. With its dual cockpit design, flowing instrument panel, Bluetooth®, multimedia audio and integrated centre console, it offers business class comfort and features at an economy class price. And, with 470Nm of torque from as low as 2000 rpm on the 2.8L auto, 3.5 tonne towing capacity on 2.8L models and up to 1 tonne payload* across the range, it makes light work of even the toughest jobs. To find out more, take a load off and head to your nearest Holden Dealer today.

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Council uses FleetWorksAuckland Council has recently

made significant changes to its fleet management by bringing on board software programs from FleetWorks Ltd.

The council has elected to bring the FMS fleet management program and iBook pool car booking system into action, enhanced by the driver license module and infringement notice management module, which, when all programs are combined to work together, provide comprehensive management software for fleet use.

The council selected the FleetWorks software for its ability to help manage not just vehicles, but also the thousands of drivers working within the organisation. Alongside these benefits is the flexibility that FleetWorks provides in creating solutions that are unique to the individual customer.

FleetWorks can create bespoke reporting and enhanced access for administrators.

Although it’s early days in the relationship, Auckland Council says it is

more than happy with progress and the service it is receiving from the FleetWorks team and the easy-to-use software solutions.

Auckland Council joins a growing number of large fleet operators which are turning to FleetWorks to provide solutions to their fleet management, pool use and driver management issues, including district health boards and corporate business.

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FJ Cruiser joins Avis fleetAvis has added the Toyota FJ Cruiser to

its rental fleet.Stanley Hebden, national marketing

manager for Avis NZ, says: Drivers will need to be quick if they want to hire this vehicle, because we only have a limited number of this exciting addition to the fleet.”

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is available to hire in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and needs to be booked in advance by calling Avis Rent a Car on 0800 655 111.

Congestion app for phones, GPSOne of the world’s most advanced traffic

services, Suna Traffic Channel, is now available to motorists in New Zealand.

Intelematics, the company behind the Suna Traffic Channel, is now providing up-to-the minute information on traffic congestion and road incidents directly to compatible navigation devices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The service can enhance the driving experience for motorists by helping them understand, anticipate and respond to adverse traffic flow and road conditions.

Suna Live Traffic Updates will initially be available on the new Garmin nüvi models including the nüvi 2455LMT, 2495LMT, 2595LMT, 3490LMT and 3590LMT. The service is also offered as an in-app purchase on the Magellan RoadMate AU and NZ App for iPhone.

Adam Game, Intelematics CEO, said the company has spent 12 months developing and testing the service in New Zealand prior to

launching, and found that traffic congestion in the country’s major cities has made driving conditions difficult for motorists.

“Suna Traffic will help motorists better navigate New Zealand’s busiest roads by providing real-time traffic updates so drivers are aware of incidents that are causing traffic delays. This information will allow drivers to better plan their journey, avoid areas of congestion and reach their destination on time. Even if a faster alternative isn’t available, accurate information on time of arrival can reduce stress and contribute to a safer driving environment,” said Game.

The Suna service’s detailed congestion monitoring is made possible through real-time analysis of data collected from thousands of “probe” vehicles equipped with GPS systems.

Suna also incorporates information from The Radio Network’s leading Time Saver Traffic service, the New Zealand Transport

Agency (NZTA) and other sources such as emergency services and local government. When combined, these data sources provide a comprehensive view of traffic flows and incidents across New Zealand’s most congested areas to better inform motorists of the nature of traffic snarls ahead.

Suna Traffic Channel has been operating in Australia since 2007, and is currently available in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth. Suna’s Australian network of partners already include leading portable GPS device manufacturers, aftermarket in-car navigation brands and many vehicle manufacturers.

Intelematics is currently in discussion with New Zealand vehicle importers and several of its Australian customers to introduce Suna to their New Zealand products, with further partnerships set to be announced later this year.

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There’s no doubt about it – the new Holden Colorado is an imposing beast, with bold sculpted lines and bulging wheel arches back and front. At the same time the interior has been much improved, and there’s more space inside back and front.

Most importantly, though, is the big boost in power output. Holden has packed in a new Italian-developed 4-cylinder 2.8-litre diesel, and finally there’s a 6-speed automatic gearbox with manual mode, although manual versions still have to make do with five ratios.

As a result torque output has been limited to 440Nm at 2,000rpm for the manual, with a more imposing 470Nm at 2,000rpm for the auto. Power output is 132kW at 3,800rpm. Overall fuel consumption on the 4x2 LX manual is claimed at 7.8L/100km (209g/km), an improvement of six percent over the previous model, while the top-line LTZ 4x4 auto returns 9.1L/100km and 243g/km. Power is up 10 percent and torque up

either 22 percent or 41 percent.Pricing is keen, and the

15-model line-up has been changed to bring in a DX single cab/chassis level, starting at $38,000 for the 4x2 version (which is the only model to get a new 2.5-litre 100kW/350Nm engine based on the 2.8) and $44,900 for the 2.8-litre 4x4 single cab/chassis.

LX and LT badging has been carried over from the previous model, but there are now lux-spec LTZ manual and auto range-toppers in both 4x2 and 4x4, ticketed at $51,900 and $61,900 respectively for the top-line auto versions.

Only diesel models will be offered. Holden NZ MD Jeff Murray explained that sales of the previous model were predominantly diesel, with more than 90 percent of 4x2 models preferred with those engines, and 98 percent of 4x4 models.

He said there had also lately been an increase in the numbers of automatic models ordered.

General Motors has spent

US$2 -billion and five years developing the Holden-penned ute for 50 global markets, with work on suspension settings uniquely developed in Australia for local consumption.

And so it was to Australia that we flew for the vehicle launch, much of which was concentrated in and around a cattle station and retreat at Spicers’ Hidden Vale, east of Brisbane.

It’s a place with lots of history, and worth googling, with one historical titbit being that one of the family sons is attributed to being the inspiration for Ian Fleming’s James Bond!

From our viewpoint it served to include a modicum of off-road driving, as well as being the start-finish for road drives and a tow test.

The latter is especially important to Holden, for with a 3,500kg (braked) ability it’s the best in class (by 150kg), though the test was inconclusive given we were in a procession. As it was we encountered a some driveline shunt and lots of gear changing.

The off-road test, too, was inconclusive, and much of it was achievable in two-wheel drive, with only a couple of places which needed low ratio, but would not have taxed any 4x4 on the market.

What we did notice, though, was that the Colorado lacks the hill descent system offered by rivals from Ford and Mazda, as well as a trailer anti-sway system. And ground clearance is limited to 210mm, although this is the same for all models, 4x2 and 4x4.

As far as equipment is concerned, there are few bells and whistles missing. Even the DX entrant gets ESC, airbags, power windows and aircon, as well as Bluetooth and iPod/Aux/USB audio connectivity for the radio/CD unit, while the top-end LTZ gets climate control aircon, an electrically-adjusted driver’s seat, projector headlamps, LED tail lights, side steps, alloy sports bar, soft tonneau cover, front fog lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, and additional chrome trim.

All change for iconic ColoradoThe Holden Colorado is an icon in New Zealand – and now it’s come in for a complete change which makes it bigger, roomier and more powerful – and yet more economical. John Oxley reports.

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With its re-appearance in New Zealand, the biggest Chrysler has reverted to being known as the “300”, with the “C” being rather confusingly retained as a model designation, and the 300 now comes in three flavours: the 300 Limited, 300C and 300C Luxury.

Two engines will be available under the sleeker nose of the new 300 – the impressive 210kW/340Nm 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 petrol, or a 177kW/550Nm VM Motori 3-litre turbodiesel V6.

The petrol engine is only available with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, while the diesel is only available with Chrysler’s old 5-speed auto. Torque is apparently the issue here, and an alternative for the ageing 5-speeder is expected soon.

Sorry V8 fans, you’re out of luck - the new 300 will only be seen on these shores (for now, at least) with the choice of the two sixes. The 5.7-litre hemi V8 is being left off the list for now, although a limited run of 6.4-litre SRT-8 models have been imported. However, of the 26 imported, 25 had been sold as at the launch.

Toning down the gangster looks has produced a far more modern-looking car, with a sleek, quietly menacing demeanor that works far better in the metal than in

photographs.Inside the quality has been hugely

improved, and while it still lags behind the Europeans, it easily outclasses the Australians, if only in quality, rather than in terms of design. There are still a few examples of cheap, hard plastics on display inside the 300, but the improvement over the old model is massive, and the interior of the 300 is generally a likeable and pleasant place to be.

In terms of dynamics things aren’t quite so exciting. The 300 is still sitting on the old Chrysler LX platform that sat under the previous model and, in all honesty, it feels like it has made a step backwards.

While the 300’s focus is now more on luxury, it is unfortunately the American definition of luxury they were working to. And that means big and floppy, with steering that simply has no feel whatsoever. Guiding the car through a corner is an imprecise exercise in guesswork, because it sure doesn’t give you any clue as to what it is doing. The steering is utterly mute and massively light and there is generally no precision about the car in general.

Clearly the 300 isn’t made for anything other than cruising which, it has to be said, it does do particularly well. It is extremely comfortable, looks great, has been massively

improved in terms of quality over the old car and is well-priced, especially for the amount of kit that comes standard.

Prices for the new 300 start at $57,990 for the 300 Limited petrol ($62,990 for the diesel) which includes standard features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, power heated mirrors, adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, an impressive 8.4-inch interactive media centre, Bluetooth and a leather steering wheel.

The mid-range 300C adds navigation, heated and ventilated leather seats, heated/cooled cup holders, “Smartbeam” headlights and rain sensing wipers.

The 300C Luxury adds Nappa leather interior trim, a 9-speaker audio system, chrome accents to the grille, door handles and front/rear fascia, and a “touring” suspension set up with 20-inch polished alloy wheels.

After being missing from these shores for a couple of years the Chrysler 300 is back and, in a lot of areas, better than ever. It has lost the worst of the gangster looks that were quickly dating the previous model and has gained a whole lot of quality and refinement in return, writes Damien O’Carroll.

The more things change…

300 Limited petrol $57,990300 Limited diesel $62,990300C petrol $61,990300C diesel $67,990300C Luxury petrol $67,990300C Luxury diesel $73,990

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New D-Max arrives

The completely new Isuzu D-Max Ute range has arrived in New Zealand. Available in three configurations (single, Space and Double Cab), two trim levels (LX and LS) with manual and auto options for transmissions and drivetrains, the latest D-Max range is the second generation to be sold in New Zealand, but the eighth generation since the first Isuzu Wasp Ute of 1963.

The new ute was designed alongside the new Holden Colorado featured on page 14 in this issue, but has several key points of difference, not least of which is a different drive train, a slightly different interior, and although built in Thailand, it is built in Isuzu’s own factory.

Pricing is also more aggressive than the Colorado’s, with the range starting out at $36,890 for the lowest-priced single cab/chassis LX 2WD manual, and topping out at $56,990 for the top-of-the-range LS Double Cab 4WD automatic.

The six key design improvements for the completely new 2012 model include:

• Safety.• Passenger comfort.• Power.• Strength.• Lower cost of ownership.• Build quality.

Every model features the full complement of six airbags, as well as electronic stability control and a pedestrian-friendly energy-absorbing nose section as standard equipment, and

every seating position features a full three-point “Iap/sash” seatbelt.

The D-Max cabin has been completely redesigned, with such features as Isuzu Sky Sound, anoverhead feature of the Isuzu Premium Sound audio system for a surround sound experience using the roof structure as effectively one large speaker.

All double cab models feature Bluetooth and cruise control as standard, with LS models now including steering wheel mounted controls for telephone, audio and cruise. There’s a larger entry and exit space with increased shoulder, head and leg room, while a new design rear seat has an increased backrest recline angle (now 24 degrees), child seat tether strap anchors, a centre arm rest and wider front seat runners for added rear seat passenger foot space under the front seats.

A total of 10 cup holders and 15 storage bins are available.

It features the on-demand Isuzu Terrain Command 4WD system which improves driveability, and the 235mm of ground clearance is best in class.

The 3-litre Isuzu 4JJ1-TC is carried over from the previous model, but it has been significantly upgraded, with more power(130kW) and torque (380Nm), reduced fuel consumption, and with attention paid to further reducing service costs.

Isuzu Heavy Truck features have been retained including piston cooling oil jets, Teflon-coated piston skirts, roller rockers, stainless steel timing chain and more.

The basis for the D-Max engine is the

same unit as used in the Isuzu N series/ Elf truck, and puts out 275Nm at 1,000rpm, just above engine tickover speed, with an exceptionally flat torque curve for better driveability and towing.

On the economy front, the D-Max range starts from 8L/100km and features a new 5-speed automatic transmission so well matched to the engine that the auto uses less fuel than the manual (based on Double Cab manual 8.3L/100km verses Double Cab auto 8.1L/100km).

The chassis now uses steel with an increased sectional thickness which makes it 42 percent torsionally stronger than the outgoing model.

Isuzu says a disproportionate amount of attention has been paid to reducing not just fuel consumption, but also the cost of ownership including servicing costs.

A great example is the new location of the oil filter, right on top of the engine, meaning this common service item can be replaced without the vehicle needing a hoist. And there’s a stainless steel timing chain instead of the all-too-common poIymer/rubber cambelt, meaning no expensive cambelt replacement at 60-100km intervals.

Roller rockers with twin roller bearings on each rocker ensure a low-friction low fuel consumption, quiet and less maintenance-intensive valve system.

2WDSingle Cab/chassis LX manual $36,890Double Cab LS manual $44,790Double Cab LS auto $48,8904WDSpace Cab/ chassis LX manual $48,890Double Cab LX manual $49,990Double Cab LS manual $54,990Double Cab LS auto $56,990

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Travel delays from Auckland to Napier on the Hyundai i30 media launch saw the majority of the media corps arriving seven hours late for the drive to the overnight stop at Martinborough.

Driving a brand new car in such circumstances, however, is a great indication of how it will fare as a fleet vehicle, and frankly the 1.8-litre petrol i30 Elite came up trumps, because without any introduction to the car or its features, we quickly acclimatised to the vehicle and were thankful for its powerful xenon headlamps as dusk turned to darkness and the rain descended.

The Elite specification cars are well appointed, with leather upholstery, heated front seats, climate controlled air conditioning, proximity key and push button start/stop, automatic headlamps, automatic wipers and windscreen defog, welcome home light function, and a reversing camera that’s hidden behind the rear badge on the tailgate, as well as rear bumper-mounted parking sensors.

In the C segment where the i30 competes against the Cruze, Corolla, Focus, Golf, Impreza and Cerato, that’s a pretty comprehensive list of features, even for a high-spec variant.

To add some spice to our evening dash to Martinborough, just on the outskirts of Napier our drive car suffered a puncture to the rear right tyre, but thankfully Hyundai NZ insists on supplying a full-sized spare alloy wheel and tyre combination rather than a space saver tyre or a can of goo.

As mentioned earlier the petrol version of the i30 is now supplied with a new NU series 110kW 1.8-litre engine and a 6-speed

automatic transmission rather than the previous generation’s 1.6-litre petrol engine and its ancient 4-speed auto.

We found the 1.8-litre engine to be quiet and powerful, yet it still returned decent economy around the 8L/100km mark despite our best efforts to drive swiftly to our destination that evening.

Hyundai GM Andy Sinclair said later that he expects the previous volume of 1.6-litre petrol i30 sales to fleets will now fall to the 1.6-litre Hyundai Accent hatch.

The diesel i30 CRDi has a revised 94kW 1.6-litre U2 common rail injection variable geometry turbodiesel engine, which is also mated to the Hyundai designed and built 6-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai quotes a combined fuel consumption figure of 5.6L/100km for the automatic versions and 4.5L/100km for the manual.

We drove the i30 Elite diesel on day two of the event from Martinborough to Wellington, and it, too, was noticeably refined and quiet. Hyundai has made great strides in reducing noise, vibration and harshness in the i30, as well as providing a compliant comfortable ride combined with good handling that inspires driver confidence.

There is a new Flex Steer system in the i30 which offers three driver-selected steering calibrations. Hyundai says the Normal setting provides an optimal balance between steering effort and feedback while the Comfort setting further reduces the weight of the steering and allows for effortless manoeuvring. Finally the Sport setting increases steering weight and feedback for maximum driver involvement.

We decided to leave the Flex Steer system

in Normal for the bulk of our drive and felt that it offered the best compromise of the three settings.

We also felt the new i30 has a greater on-road presence thanks to its stylish European design and it certainly has evolved into a better looking car than its predecessor.

Although the 2,650mm wheelbase remains in the new car, which uses a modified Elantra platform, the increase in overall vehicle length (4,300mm) and width (1,780mm) has been exploited to create more space for occupants, plus greater cargo space.

Front seat occupants can enjoy 27mm more headroom, 11mm more legroom, and 14mm of additional shoulder room, making the car feel much bigger than it is.

Boot capacity is boosted by 11 percent to 378 litres (up 38 litres), while the glovebox and bottle storage in the front door trims get a boost, and new storage pockets are provided in the rear doors.

All models also benefit from seven airbags, as well as electronic stability control, and have a five star safety rating.

Although it is more expensive than the outgoing model, the new 130i represents a step up in style, design and execution.

More style from new i30Despite a less-than-favourable start, Robert Barry still enjoyed the journey from Napier to Wellington in the stylish new Hyundai i30.

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The Lexus GS has always been a bit of the odd one out in the middle-sized luxury car segment. The BMW 5 Series has always done “sporty luxury” better, while the Mercedes E Class has always done “prestigious luxury” better and the Audi A6 has always done “techno luxury” better.

But now Lexus has launched an all-new version of the GS that it says heads into the “sporty” end of the segment, while still going after the “prestigious” part. And still being packed with lots of high-tech kit.

The new GS is available in three models - GS250, GS350 and GS450h. The GS250 comes with a 2.5-litre V6 that pumps out 154kW/253Nm and will propel the car to the legal limit in 8.8 seconds, while the GS350 gets a 3.5-litre V6 with 233k/378Nm. The GS350 will hit 100km/h in 6.3 seconds and both it and the GS 250 come with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The GS450h gets an Atkinson Cycle version of the 3.5-litre V6 hooked up to a hybrid drivetrain and a continuously variable transmission. With 252kW and 345Nm of torque, the hybrid GS will rush to 100km/h in just 6.1 seconds.

An F Sport model of all variants is available which adds sports suspension, sports pedals, adaptive variable suspension, additional “Sport+” drive mode, unique interior trim with 16-way driver’s sport bucket seats, electric rear window sunshade, a body kit, brushed aluminium trim, mesh grille, and 19-inch alloy wheels to all models.

The GS350 and GS450h F Sport models also get the new “Lexus Dynamic Handling System” with dynamic rear steering, a heads-up display, variable gear ratio steering and larger front two-piece disc brake package with larger four piston opposed calipers.

A Luxury pack is also available on the GS350 and GS450h, which adds a 12.3 inch multimedia system, a driver fatigue monitor with eye detection, advanced pre-crash system with active cruise control, 18-way adjustable seats with front passenger’s memory system, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, tri-zone climate control with rear controls, a heated steering wheel, automatic high beam

headlights, semi-aniline leather interior, woodgrain-accented trim and side and electric rear window sunshades. GS450h models with the Luxury package also get LED headlights.

During our time with the cars on the launch we found the GS to be extraordinarily well put together, extremely well specced, surprisingly well priced and superbly competent on the road, and it has to be said that the Lexus GS range is deeply impressive from a dispassionate “bang for buck” point of view.

But the “soul” and “passion” that Lexus claims is now present is not quite so clear.

Lexus has always done luxury in a uniquely Japanese way, and that is what it has always done best. Trying to be German has robbed some of the appeal from the GS. It is an even more stunning car than it ever was, just less unique with it.

The overlooked middle child of the Lexus range, the GS, gets an extreme makeover and a new image as sporty, exciting and packed full of soul. At least, that’s what Lexus claims. Damien O’Carroll checks it out.

More soul for the Lexus GS

GS250 $102,900GS350 $117,900GS450h $134,900GS250 F Sport $108,900GS350 F Sport $125,900GS450h F Sport $142,900 Luxury package on GS350 $25,500 Luxury package on GS350 $24,000


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The Honda Civic Hatch was developed in Europe, and it feels it from the first movement you sit inside the car, and encounter its high-tech dashboard and split instrumentation designed around the driver’s needs, to the moment you drive off and feel, if not a blistering pullaway, certainly a brisk and interesting one.

It’s no secret that Honda, once one of the motor industry’s greatest innovators, had moved towards “playing it safe”, producing cars that were starting to get, dare we say it, bland, and seemingly aimed

at a more mature audience. Worse, they had gambled that customers would put a premium on fuel-efficient no-frills cars, while the reality was that the buying public wanted exciting-looking cars AND frugal cars.

But that’s changed. Honda has appointed a pair of young designers to head - up its creative team, and although the Civic Euro wasn’t their work, it clearly carries a different signature than the Civic sedan.

Thus we see a car with a low-slung front end, broad shouldered rear, and a generally low and wide look about it.

The styling is clean and aerodynamic, with one of the lowest CdA figures in its class. This has been achieved partly by its flat and clean sub-floor, aerodynamic wing tail lights, and the integrated spoiler at the back, all of which straighten out

the breakaway air flow while retaining the downforce that’s needed to give good handling and roadholding.

The split rear window is a strong reminder of the CRX’s sporting DNA.

All this makes it a trifle disappointing that Honda hasn’t gone the whole hog and stashed a 2-litre engine under the bonnet, but for New Zealand conditions the 104kW i-Vtec engine will do a pretty good job, especially when one takes into the account the claimed overall consumption figures of 6.1L/100km (manual) and 6.5L/100km

(auto).We drove the car in Australia, and

although much of it was in urban conditions around Sydney, we did encounter switchback twists and turns as we ventured a little further afield, plus we had chance to experience, on the motorways, the loping long-leggedness that a car developed for European conditions was designed for.

I was, again, reminded of the CRX in the way the 5-door hatch could be chucked around on the tight stuff. I liked the spontaneity of the “drive by wire” throttle, and I liked the big digital speed display that sits on the top half of the split driver binnacle.

Two models are on offer for New Zealand, a 1.8S, available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed auto equipped with sporty steering wheel

paddle shifters for manual mode, while the more-luxurious 1.8L comes in auto only.

Honda is quick to point out that this is not an evolution of the Civic sedan, and carries only about 30 percent shared parts with the Japanese-developed car. It has a different rear suspension package, as well as lots of attention to weight cutting.

This has resulted in it being 10kg lighter than the car it replaces (which New Zealand didn’t get) but the irony is that about the same amount of extra sound deadening has been put into the car to make the drive experience more refined.

The entry-level 1.8S manual comes in at $32,900, and it’s a well-specced car, offering aircon, electric windows and mirrors, cruise control and Bluetooth, as well as Honda’s intelligent-Multi Information Display which includes such items as a trip computer, iPod/iPhone audio playback including artists and playlists, and on the Euro L, Bluetooth phone control with contact and call syncing.

Reversing sensors and a 4-speaker sound system are fitted to the S, while the L adds a camera and 7-speaker audio. A tyre deflation warning system is also standard, and the manual versions get hill start assist.

One feature we especially like is the Magic Seat system as first seen on the Jazz.

This allows the rear seats to fold in 18 different ways. Not only do they lay flat with a 60/40 split, but the seat squab lifts upwards, freeing up space behind the seats directly on the vehicle’s floor, with a 1.2m high capacity and ideal for shifting tall or heavy items.

With the rear seats up luggage capacity is 400 litres, and 1,210 litres (to the window line) with the rear seats down.

Front, side and curtain airbags, stability control, and seat belt reminders, help the Civic Euro get a 5 Star Euro-NCAP safety rating.

Honda has made a dashing comeback in its bid to attract younger buyers with the Civic Euro hatch, a stylish newcomer that backs up its good looks with dynamic performance. John Oxley reports.

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1.8S manual $32,9001.8S auto $34,9001.8L auto only $38,900


For the first time in the New Zealand market Honda has introduced a 2-litre front-wheel-drive version of its SUV called the CRV S at a competitive $39,990 - and it’s well equipped and responsive to drive.

The more powerful and luxuriously appointed all-wheel-drive 2.4-litre CRV Sport also returns at a far more competitive price of $48,900, and it too retains the fun-to-drive factor as well as being far quieter and more refined than the previous generation.

The CRV Sport’s 2.4-litre engine has been redeveloped to deliver a 12 percent improvement in power, to 140kw and 222Nm of torque, and at the same time there is a 13 percent improvement in fuel economy, with the Sport achieving claimed 8.7L/100km.

The CRV S shares its NP4 2-litre engine with the new Civic, but Honda says it has been redeveloped specifically for this vehicle and delivers 114kW and 190Nm torque, with fuel economy of 7.7L/100 km.

Honda’s Econ operating mode is standard on both variants, increasing the potential for drivers to improve the vehicle’s fuel efficiency when the system is activated. The CRV has a 5-speed automatic transmission with slightly higher overall gearing to aid fuel economy, while the Sport also includes steering wheel

mounted shift paddles.Drivers can control the audio and a

Bluetooth telephone through the Honda iMID system, with integrated steering wheel controls. The connection can also stream instructions from a phones navigation system through the CRV’s audio.

The CRV also has redeveloped “magic” rear seats which have the ability lay flat, providing 1,669 litres of maximum cargo space or almost 600 litres to the window line with all the seats up. The one-touch seats transform with a quick release handle on either side of the boot, or pull-tabs on either side of the car. The lower boot floor makes it easy to lift large and heavy items into the car.

Honda has increased the interior space of the CRV while the exterior remains the same size. Outside, the width is the same, but the interior front seat shoulder room is increased by 75mm and the boot space has increased, all while reducing the outside length by 40mm.

The 2-litre CRV S is equipped with a reversing camera, iMID Bluetooth phone and music streaming, front, side and curtain airbags, iPod integration, magic seats and 17-inch alloy wheels.

The 2.4-litre CRV Sport adds leather seating and trim, sunroof, automatic

windscreen wipers, heated front seats, power adjustable driver’s seat, gear shift paddles, fog lamps and auto dimming rear view mirror.

Honda decided that the first leg of their media launch drive by the journalists should be undertaken in the new 2-litre S variant, which gave Company Vehicle the opportunity to sample this fleet-focussed model on the drive from central Auckland to Matakana.

While the front-wheel-drive car has a bit more body roll through corners than the 2.4-litre AWD, it feels just as well planted on the road, and the response from the smaller engine is powerful and refined despite the smaller capacity.

Drivers of the CRV S will not feel short changed even though the CRV Sport has more power and grip on the road through its all-wheel-drive system. Both cars are quiet and comfortable cruisers, with good forward and rearward visibility, there’s ample space in the cabin for passengers, and for road warriors, enough storage around the driver’s seat to hide all their usual paraphernalia.

Fleet-friendly CRVHonda has introduced a front-wheel-drive version of its new CRV which impressed Robert Barry on the media launch drive.

2-litre S $39,9902.4-litre Sport $48,900

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The most obvious of these faults with the last Corolla wagon was the lack of stability control. This was a surprising omission from a car aimed directly at fleets and families, and one that was a big black mark against what was otherwise a comfortable and pleasant little wagon.

But the new model addresses this oversight, as well as adding a number of other features, improving the looks and retaining the same prices as the outgoing car.

As well as the stability control, the new-generation wagon also fixes the other glaring omissions from the earlier car by adding a centre rear lap/sash seatbelt along with Bluetooth phone and audio capabilities, Toyota’s new stereo with iPod compatibility and USB input, and a 42-litre fuel tank.

As well as the extra standard spec, the Corolla wagon also sees an increase in

storage capacity, improved aerodynamics, lighter materials, an improved CVT transmission, and improved interior quality.

Despite being shorter and lower overall than the previous model, interior dimensions have increased, particularly boot space, which increases in length by 80mm with the rear seats up, and an impressive 383mm with the seats down. This gives a total load volume of 407 litres with the seats up and 872 litres with the seats down.

The 1.5-litre engine carries over from the last model and is available with a choice of a 5-speed manual transmission or the improved continuously variable transmission. The engine produces 80kW at 6,000rpm and either 138Nm of torque with the manual transmission or 136Nm with the CVT.

Externally the Corolla wagon features an all-new body that brings it in line with the new Toyota styling, improving on the

slightly anonymous looks of the last wagon no end. The new look also improves visibility by moving the A-pillars further apart and thinning them down.

Inside the wagon has also come in for an all-new appearance. Simple, yet distinctly modern, is the best way to describe the wagon’s new interior. It is sensibly laid out, easy to use, and looks good too.

Out on the road the Corolla wagon feels very similar to the old car, which is not a bad thing. Stable and agile, the wagon is still as surprisingly comfortable as it ever was. The manual transmission is a pleasant thing, with a light, progressive clutch and a nice shift action.

The CVT is, well, still a CVT and as such, still better suited to light throttle openings, despite Toyota’s promise of improvements.

Better looks, increased load space and the much-needed addition of stability control and a centre rear lap/sash seatbelt have taken the Corolla wagon from a pleasant, but seriously flawed car to a very good little package indeed. Especially considering that the price has stayed the same.

With the launch of the new Corolla wagon Toyota has taken the opportunity to fix some of the few obvious and disappointing faults on what was otherwise a a surprisingly good little package, writes Damien O’Carroll.

Toyota’s better wagon

Manual $30,490CVT $32,490


If the Prius C adds a smaller, cheaper introduction to the Prius range, then the V goes all out to cover the middle and top of the range with three models. Starting with the standard Prius V base model – coming in at $1,000 more than the standard Prius hatch – at $50,990, the range then goes up to the Prius V s-Tech at $55,490 and then tops out at the fully loaded i-Tech

model at a hefty $65,490.Although it looks very much like a Prius

hatch with an extended bum, the Prius V is anything but, and actually shares very little with the hatch. The petrol engine is the same and it sits on an extended version of the same platform, but everything else is different.

With the third row of seats up, the Pruis V has a useful, but restricted luggage capacity of 200 litres, with a length of 375mm. With the third row of seats folded down, this increases to an impressive 505 litres and 985mm, while dropping the second row of seats produces a length of 1,850mm and a capacity that Toyota in Japan describes as “huge” rather than supplying an actual figure!

The Prius V is powered by the same Atkinson cycle petrol engine as the hatch, but adds a lithium ion battery pack to the hybrid drive system. Toyota quotes the combined power as 100kW, which comes from 73kW from the petrol engine and 27kw from the batteries.

Toyota claims an impressive 4.1L/100km combined fuel consumption for the Prius V, with CO2 emissions of 99g/km.

All models share the same engines, CVT transmission and 7-seat configuration. The entry Prius V comes with cloth seats,

LED tail lights, keyless entry/start, cruise control, single zone climate control, seven airbags, 16-inch alloy wheels, halogen headlights, a 6.1-inch touchscreen audio system with six speakers, Bluetooth phone/audio streaming capabilities, a leather steering wheel and a reversing camera.

The s-Tech adds a resin panoramic roof, heads-up display, a luggage cover, front fog lamps and rear door window shades, while the i-Tech adds auto-levelling LED headlights, synthetic leather seats, front seat heaters, Toyota’s active cruise control system, intelligent park assist system, a pre-crash safety system, a 7-inch touch screen audio system with eight JBL speakers and an amplifier and satellite navigation.

During our brief drive on the launch, the Prius V felt very much like a roomier Prius hatch, albeit with a higher ride height and added bulk. This is particularly noticeable on hills, but is never particularly terrible. The ride is good and the CVT actually does a decent job of things, meaning that the Prius V would seem to be a fine choice for a company/private buyer wanting a hybrid with far more load space and seating flexibility than previously available.

Stretched Prius for sevenWith the release of the seven-seat Prius V wagon, Toyota has continued the expansion of the Prius range it started a few months back with the launch of the smaller Prius C.

Prius V $50,990Prius V s-Tech $55,490Prius V i-Tech $65,490

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A quartet of compact SUVsTo find out which is the most fleet-friendly diesel compact SUV, we put four of them to the test in a one-day shootout. Compiled by Robert Barry, photography by Damien O’Carroll.

Legendary.

One word that so perfectly describes the Toyota Financial Services range of fi nancial products and services. And, of course, a word that perfectly captures the sporting achievements of the indomitable Steve Price.Which is why we’re proud to welcome Steve aboard as our offi cial brand ambassador.

Like Steve, we’re all about setting high standards. That’s why Toyota Financial Services is now the benchmark in fl eet leasing solutions for New Zealand businesses.

Visit tfs.co.nz or call 0508 46 86 96 to fi nd out more.

Steve Price, Toyota Financial Services brand ambassador

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Legendary.

One word that so perfectly describes the Toyota Financial Services range of fi nancial products and services. And, of course, a word that perfectly captures the sporting achievements of the indomitable Steve Price.Which is why we’re proud to welcome Steve aboard as our offi cial brand ambassador.

Like Steve, we’re all about setting high standards. That’s why Toyota Financial Services is now the benchmark in fl eet leasing solutions for New Zealand businesses.

Visit tfs.co.nz or call 0508 46 86 96 to fi nd out more.

Steve Price, Toyota Financial Services brand ambassador

We believe in going the extra mile.


Light SUV/crossover sales now account for more than 22 percent of the new vehicle market and many are bought by fleets because they offer as much cargo capacity as a traditional station wagon, as well as a higher ride height, all-wheel-drive, and some models also offer the ability to seat more than five people.

With the recent release of the all-new all-wheel-drive Mazda CX-5 Skyactive diesel SUV, we decided it was time to compare it with three rivals from Holden, Hyundai and Kia, and invited four fleet experts to come along and judge the quartet from their perspective.

The four vehicles tested were:

Holden Captiva 5 diesel $44,990Hyundai ix35 Elite CRDi $54,990Kia Sportage Limited CRDi $51,990Mazda CX-5 Limited Skyactive-D $55,990

Once again the judging team included Andrew Shearer from Fleet Smart, Dawn Goodeve from Coca-Cola Amatil, Nick Auld from GE Custom Fleet and Nigel Bell-Booth from Orix.

The ranking system was the same as that employed in the seven super-mini shootout in the October 2011 issue of New Zealand Company Vehicle.

Each of the four vehicles was scored out of 10 points in 10 different categories, so in

theory each vehicle could score a maximum of 100 points.

Overall, as there were four cars and four judges, the final maximum for this test was 400 points.

To be consistent with the established format, the four fleet specialists were

asked to fill in an appraisal sheet with their comments after they had driven each of the vehicles over the same 30km test route before scoring the vehicle.

We asked our fleet specialists to consider the following categories in their appraisal:

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• Overall fitness for purpose.• Exterior styling and design.• Interior design and comfort.• Fit, finish and quality.• Ride and refinement.• Power train performance.• Road holding and handling.• Active and passive safety.• Environmental performance.• Value for money.

Here are the results:Fourth place: Holden Captiva 5 diesel

The Holden Captiva 5 diesel scored 248 points out of 400, which gave it the lowest ranking of the quartet.

The judges did take into consideration that the series II Holden Captiva 5 is a significantly older design than the other three cars on test, and this is reflected by the specification, design and engineering of the vehicle, as well as the price.

Everyone commented that the Captiva 5 had a very large steering wheel, but the seats were firm and comfortable, and there was a lot of headroom in the cabin for taller drivers. Some felt that the controls were too far away from the driver and that the steering wheel position sometimes restricted visibility of the instruments when lowered.

The Captiva 5 was the only vehicle in the test supplied with a cloth interior and manual air-conditioning, as there is only one variant in New Zealand, unlike its bigger sibling the Captiva 7, which offers a greater choice of specifications.

One judge commented that the centre console was ugly and the heating, ventilation and audio controls were confusing, and there was poor sound quality from the audio system. But the compartment under the cup holders in the centre console was favourably noted by this judge.

Comments were that the performance from the 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine and 6-speed transmission was adequate with one person on board, but it was felt that with more occupants and luggage loaded the car might require hard throttle input on motorway inclines and steep hills. In fairness, we must point out that at 1,695kg the Captiva was the heaviest vehicle of the quartet on test.

Our judges said the Captiva 5 had a quiet and comfortable ride quality without too much body roll in corners, and that it felt safe on the road. The gearbox was marked as being easy and smooth in general, but its response was inconsistent. The transmission selector

was also marked down for being recalcitrant and not easily moved.

The brakes were described as heavy but not unmanageable and that the Captiva 5 didn’t have any undesirable traits under emergency braking.

The Captiva scored positive comments for having a full-size spare wheel and tool set, as well as good on-road manners. It felt solid, safe and secure but was not overly inspiring to drive according to our judges.

Overall summary: “Feels and looks dated in this company… let down by bland basic styling and interior specification, would prefer more interior comforts. Felt safe and cornered well. Competent but unispiring.”

Third place: Hyundai ix35 Elite CRDiThe Hyundai ix35 Elite CRDi scored 278

points overall, which ranked it third in this comparison test.

Our judges liked the good seating position, and the clear and simple instrument and dashboard layout, though one judge thought it was a little basic looking and a bit plasticky, especially considering this was the Elite specification model.

One judge commented, “The interior is very bland and the plastics are not of the high quality found in the other models on test. Fit and finish are well below the Mazda and Kia.”

The ride quality was described as firm and a little twitchy under wet braking, and although the diesel engine was quiet, turbo lag, especially in urban conditions, was slated.

Other judges commented that the 2-litre

Holden Captiva


turbodiesel engine accelerated well from rest and a number of times they found themselves exceeding the speed limit because the engine was so quiet.

One judge felt that the ix35 was very light to drive in terms of the steering feel and handling from the softer suspension, and they didn’t feel as confident in it as the other three vehicles.

Road noise from the tyres on the 17-inch alloy wheels was also noticeable, but the sequential 6-speed gearbox mode was marked as being useful on winding roads, while the simple gate layout was marked highly. The gearbox response was also positively marked as being easy, quick and smooth.

The brake pedal felt soft to a number of judges but they said the ix35 reacts quickly

to sharp input and making an emergency stop didn’t present any undesirable behaviour.

While the sound from the audio system was good, operating an iPod proved a bit fiddly to one judge, who also felt the Bluetooth system made pairing a phone harder than it needed to be, and the sound quality for a phone call was not as good as the audio sound.

The full size spare wheel was marked highly, as was the easy access to the jack and tools. The reversing camera screen in the rear view mirror was marked down as being difficult to see.

Overall summary: “Does everything very well without necessarily inspiring the drive. Nice firm seating and ride quality would be great on long trips, a good option.”

Second place: Kia Sportage Limited CRDi

The Kia Sportage scored 303 points overall, which ranked it number two overall.

Our judges noted that the headroom was marginal for taller drivers, but the cabin offered good access and the dashboard,

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centre console, HVAC and audio controls were all highly marked for ease of use and their stylish layout.

Despite the lack of lumbar support for some of the drivers, the seats were also favourably marked, and the range of steering wheel adjustment was also good.

The Sportage has a firmer and sportier ride than the ix35, with good turn-in and less body roll, but some of judges felt there was still only average feedback to the driver through the steering wheel. Tyre noise was muted, but one judge commented that the ride quality was not as smooth as they had expected.

All the judges agreed that the Sportage felt more confident and better planted onto the road than the ix35, and that the 2-litre turbodiesel engine was responsive and gave excellent acceleration on demand.

One commented that there was some obvious diesel noise from the Sportage’s CRDi engine, but it was not excessive, and the engine provided good power across the range of driving situations during the test.

The gearbox was also highly marked for the smoothness and crispness of its operation.

All the judges liked the stereo system in the Sportage and said it was easily used, and that the quality of the sound was excellent. One said the system was above average but functional, and had good sound quality at high volume.

The Sportage shares the same reversing camera system utilising a portion of the rear view mirror as the ix35, and it, too, wasn’t well liked by our judges. Needs a bigger screen they said.

Again all the judges commented positively on the brakes, with good pedal feel and a fuss-free emergency stop.

Overall summary: “Very impressive, a stable and highly capable package with good interior features, nice neutral styling with sporty drive and handling, only bettered by the CX-5.”

First place: Mazda CX-5 Limited Skyactive-D

And now to the top-ranked vehicle, the CX-5 Limited Skyactive-D, which scored 328 points.

With the exception of the stop/start button, which one judge thought was slightly concealed from view, the cabin offers excellent access and visibility of all controls. The judges liked the firm seats (with lumbar support), the front leg room, and the operation of all switch gear and controls, and ticked them all as “very good”.

The CX-5 provided a firm yet compliant and balanced ride, and offerred very little road noise or engine noise. One judge

commented that it was difficult to tell if the car was a petrol or a diesel at speed, such was the quiet nature of the new diesel engine.

However it was felt that while it had only average turn-in, it still had excellent grip, was very sure footed, and inspired driver confidence.

The new Skyactive-D engine provided a sporty response across the rev range and the car covered ground with pace and poise, according to another judge.

Everyone agreed that the new 6-speed gearbox was easy to use, was smooth and responsive, and was well aligned to the power and torque delivery of the Skyactive-D engine. Paddle shifters on the steering wheel allowed manual control of the gearbox when required.

All the judges were happy with the brake system.

The stereo system was highly commended for excellent sound quality, and it interacted easily with an iPod. The Bluetooth system paired easily, and offered clear sound and easy communication.

Other specification features that were well received were the standard TomTom GPS navigation system, the reversing camera, the blind spot information system and the lane change warning system. These are features from larger luxury cars that are now creeping into more and more fleet-orientated vehicles.

Overall summary: “Very, very competent package. Fit and finish, drive and handling are all excellent, as is the fresh styling. A good balance between user-friendly and confidence inspiring performance.”

Kia Sportage

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Mazda CX-5


Model Holden Captiva 5 Hyundai ix35 Kia Sportage Mazda Cx-5

Diesel AWD Elite Limited GSX

EnginE sizE 2231cc 1995cc 1995cc 2191cc

Max powEr 135kw/3,800rpm 135kW/4,000rpm 135kW/4,000rpm 129kW/4,500rpm

Max torquE 400Nm/2,000rpm 392Nm/1,800rpm 392Nm/1,800rpm 420Nm/2,000rpm

whEEl sizE 17 inch alloy 18 inch alloy 18 inch alloy 17 inch Alloy

gEarbox 6-speed auto 6-speed auto 6-speed auto 6-speed auto

whEEl basE 2707mm 2640mm 2640mm 2700mm

ovErall lEngth 4596mm 4410mm 4445mm 4540mm

width 1850mm 1820mm 1855mm 1840mm

KErb wEight 1695kg 1417kg 1492kg 1637kg

boot capacity 430L/865L 729L/1436L 740L/1353L 403L/1,560L

Esp Yes Yes Yes Yes

airbag # 6 6 6 6

avEragE FuEl consuMption 8.3L/100km 7.5L/100km 7.5L/100km 5.7L/100km

c02 EMissions 216g/km 198g/km 195g/km 149g/km

Euro ncap / ancap rating 4-star 5-star 5-star 5-star

Whole of life costs

rrp $44,990 $54,990 $51,990 $55,990

woF $180 $180 $180 $180

FuEl $11,340 $10,510 $10,510 $8,660

rEgistration $1,683 $1,683 $1,683 $1,683

sErvicing to 60K: $2,007 $1,994 $2,131 $0

total tyrE cost: $1,300 $1,264 $1,124 $1,436

rEsidual (30%) $13,497 $16,497 $15,597 $16,797

indicativE Final FigurE $48,003 $54,123 $52,021 $51,152

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Corporate identity for fleetsRobert Barry talks to three digital signage specialists about creating corporate identity, and the application of this to the vehicle fleet.

CorPorate IDeNtIty

In this first section of a three-part feature on corporate identity and the fleet we will examine the most important factors that businesses need to consider when creating a suitable corporate identity for themselves, which can also translate to the vehicle fleet.

According to Karen and Keith Browne of NZ Sign Solutions, there is no other form of brand advertising or awareness which businesses can opt for which comes close to the competitive cost per impression of wrapping a digital print onto a fleet vehicle.

Where newspaper and television coverage incurs the most cost per impression for a company or business, a moving billboard, such as a digitally wrapped car, van, light or heavy commercial vehicle creates the most impressions at the least expensive cost.

The cost is determined by the design, type of materials used, and whether it is a full or a partial wrap. There are many variables and there are many options available to fleets to maximise their brand exposure within a pre-determined budget.

Vehicle signage is visible to the public for 365 days of the year without the ongoing costs or tensions of advertising

deadlines for print, radio or television advertising, and there can also be taxation benefits for wrapping a vehicle.

One important element often overlooked in any vehicle that’s been digitally wrapped is the look of the wheels. Often changing the wheels or by painting them in a complementary colour will further enhance the on-road presence of the vehicle.

But wrapping vehicles is not just a solution for large fleets or well-known brands. Keith Browne says that NZ Sign Solutions is wrapping designs onto smaller vehicle fleets of two to five cars for franchisees, bars, restaurants and beauty spas.

“The size of your fleet doesn’t change the effectiveness,” he says. “It’s cost effective and it works well, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving around or is parked up for the day.”

He says vehicle signage has a huge range of options, from small magnetic signs to full body vehicle wraps, and the wraps are not just limited to cars, trailers, boats, horse floats, racing vehicles and large machinery can also be wrapped. He says the more unique the vehicle, the more attention it is likely to receive.

If the vehicle operates at night or travels long distances, Keith says he would recommend reflective graphics are applied to provide additional visibility. The graphics glow in the dark, making the vehicle look lit-up while moving, which has the added safety advantage of greater visibility to prevent crashes.

Vehicles can also be protected by Stone-Guard – a laminate which is usually applied to the front and bonnet of vehicles to protect from damage caused by stone chips and other road debris.

Sometimes a full vehicle wrap is not necessary. The design could use small adhesive stickers, but it is cost-effective

to use a digital wrap in terms of resale value for a vehicle, because it protects the paintwork from damage and it is easily removed thanks to the latest technology used in the manufacture and application of the graphic material.

The flexibility of vehicle wraps allows the fleet to be used to launch a new product, announce an event or promote an advertising campaign, because a short-term digital print can be removed easily and regularly if required, according to Keith Browne of NZ Sign Solutions. Equally he says a full digital wrap can last for more than five years and achieve long-term brand awareness.

It is recommended that fleets

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should seek out specialists for wrapping their vehicles, because not all general sign shops are able to provide the efficiency and cost competiveness that a specialist offers, particularly with the skill set needed for large and complex graphics when they are being applied to vehicles. Creating corporate identity

If your organisation does not yet have a corporate identity programme in place, then here are some simple steps to create one.

According to Yahoo! contributor network member Kathy Browning, a corporate identity consists of three elements:

* Company name* Company logo* Unique selling position

or tagline

Kathy says that corporate identity is the visual interpretation of the value a company or brand offers to its customers. To achieve this visual interpretation most organisations use a logo. This is a professional graphic that provides a powerful and memorable image of what it stands for.

When designing a company logo she advises the following steps be taken:

• Conduct research. Visit competitor websites and look at their logo designs. Do the logos

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connect with their company, product or service. Are the colours pleasing to the eye? Do they have a unique selling position or slogan?

• Determine the use of your logo. Will it be used to identify your company, service or product?

• Determine the look of your logo. Will it be the company name, an icon or a graphic? Perhaps it may include both elements. Kathy says that marketing experts are of the opinion that stand alone icon graphics should be avoided until the business is well established. When starting out she says its best to use a graphic and the company name, and ensure the name is clearly visible within the logo.

* Avoid clipart. Kathy says it looks unprofessional and that if companies don’t have internal design resources they are best to hire a professional to design their new logo.

• Design in black and white. Browning says using black and white helps to focus on the typeface, shape and design of the logo. Also it will show if the logo is clear and legible if it is photocopied or faxed.

• Choose two colours. Browning says this is the most cost effective way to print a logo, particularly if companies are planning to advertise in print media.

* Choose the typeface. Browning recommends that not

more than two typefaces or fonts are used in the logo.

* Consider the size of the logo. Browning says a logo must be legible in a variety of sizes, from posters to letterheads and mailing labels.

* Experiment. When creating a logo Browning recommends that companies experiment with the logo and try it out on the various materials and mediums for which it is intended. This can range from an envelope to a magnetic sign on a car door.

Once a logo has been created it can then be incorporated into the vehicle graphics for the particular company or brand and it’s important for a vehicle design to deliver consistent brand values. The vehicle wrap must match the corporate colours, and the brand identity

must be consistent with the brands marketing collateral.

Tom Mason from Signarama says the most important factors that businesses need to consider when creating a suitable corporate identity for themselves is that the vehicles are clutter free, and that a clean brand/logo and byline needs to be designed and applied to the vehicle. Tom says it’s important that the correct colours work well on the vehicle they are being applied to, because some brands of vehicle look better in certain colours.

The golden rules when creating a great brand design on a vehicle that communicates a customers corporate identity, according to Tom: “Have the customer make a wish list regarding the main company

brand, logos and lettering, and then fine tune it back to three important points, firstly, brand/colour/pictorial, secondly by-line, and thirdly website.”

Greg Longstaff from Speedy Signs says that globalization is also a factor when designing a brand that appeals to the world and not just a region or country, and product life cycles are also a factor which needs to be taken into consideration.

He says it’s important to maintain the original brand elements when designing a wrap for any vehicle, so the designers need to consult with the installers about the particular vehicle in question and how to design the wrap around it. In his opinion matte films are also better than gloss films for ease of vision.

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It’s amazing what a few years can do. News that Chinese utes were being introduced into New Zealand was greeted with a great deal of scepticism, especially given exterior design which was a touch quirky.

When we tested the Great Wall Motors V240 double cab back then, however, we discovered a dichotomy. Because although it was a wee bit underpowered, and had some cheap and nasty plastic bits, especially on the rear bodywork, it was a remarkably good vehicle off-road. And isn’t that what it’s all about in the end when you’re talking about a 4WD ute?

Fast forward to 2012, and Great Wall unveiled a facelifted V series ute, with a new nose, new trim bits (especially a much stronger rear step bumper) and a new engine and gearbox.

These latter items are especially interesting. One of the main problems with the original V240 was its asthmatic Mitsubishi-derived 4-cylinder petrol engine, whereas this sort of vehicle cries out for diesel power.

The net result was that GWM splashed out $75 - million to develop its own common rail turbo diesel engine, and has come up with a fairly credible unit.

The flip side, though, is that it’s only 2-litres

capacity, which means relatively modest output compared to the rest of the market.

In practice, it means that there’s quite a bit of turbo lag until power kicks in at around 1,800rpm – at which point the vehicle is transformed. It’s never going to be a hot-rod, of course, not with almost two tons to pull from rest, but it’s acceptable once on the move, and owners will quickly get used to the lag and adjust for it.

The upside is that the 6-speed manual gearbox is a gem, silky smooth and positive, with the only criticism being that reverse has to be selected using a fail-safe collar on the gear lever. Again, one of those things you quickly get used to.

Selection of 2WD, 2WD High and 4WD Low is via a row of push-buttons on the dash, and it’s again easy and positive.

On-road it’s typical of previous generation utes, with a firm ride which gets better when you put a load in the back. It’s the result of the compromise designers have reached when they have to allow for a heavy load (the V200 is rated at one ton).

As a workhorse the vehicle also scores thanks to the one-handed tailgate release, and the foldable ladder rack on the rear. But tow rating (braked) is a disappointing

2,000kg.Inside there’s a lot of kit, especially at

its $30,990 price tag, and the V200 comes equipped with leather upholstery, leather-rimmed steering wheel, sound system with USB input, air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, and alloy wheels and fog lights.

Standards of fit and finish were good, upset only by the heavy smell of plastics and glue.

One of the big pluses of the V200, as with other Great Wall products, is that it comes with a 3-year/100,000km warranty, plus three-year roadside assistance.

This certainly takes some of the perceived risk out of buying a workhorse that doesn’t have a long history, and if you ensure you swap your vehicle every three years, could ensure you get excellent service at a very affordable price.

Another plus is the size of the V200. As utes get longer, wider, and taller, a more compact offering has to be attractive, especially for those who spend more time in the urban jungle than the NZ bush.

Great Wall getting betterGreat Wall Motors has been in New Zealand since 2009, and in that time has started to make a decent toehold into the workhorse arena. John Oxley looks at the company’s latest double cab 4WD ute.

SpecificationsBody type 4-door utility Drive 4WDEngine Type Inline 4-cyl turbodieselEngine Capacity 1,996ccMax power 105kW/4000rpmMax torque 310Nm/1800-2800rpmFuel Consumption 8.3L/100kmC02 emission 216g/kmAirbags 2ESP NoAir Conditioning YesWheel type 16 inch alloySpare Tyre Full sizePrice $30,990

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For the 2012 model year the Crafter van range has been revitalised with a new horizontal front grille and a one-piece front, mirroring the new design DNA adopted by Volkswagen across its passenger and commercial vehicle lines.

Volkswagen says this gives the Crafter a more modern appearance in keeping with its commercial siblings the Caddy, Amarok and Transporter.

The biggest change to the Crafter line-up is that the 5-cylinder diesel engine from the previous generation has been dropped in favour of a new Euro V compliant 2-litre 4-cylinder common rail diesel engine in single (300Nm) and twin turbo (340/400Nm) configurations.

Inside the cabin there is new upholstery fabric for the two front seats, plus redesigned instruments which Volkswagen says are more sophisticated, yet easier to read. The company has also included an integrated gearshift recommendation as standard, which tells drivers to change up a gear to improve fuel consumption.

It’s a feature that more

than likely will be ignored by many drivers, but I found it was interesting that I tended to agree with the indicator and change up early.

All Crafter Vans are supplied with a fixed window cargo partition which separates the driver and front passenger from the 10.5 cubic metre cargo compartment, and also allows the climate-controlled air conditioning to function more efficiently. The spacious cabin also offers plenty of room between the seats to store bags or parcels as well as overhead storage for clipboards, maps and the like.

To reduce model complexity, Volkwagen Commercial Vehicles NZ decided to run with the high roof Crafter in medium and long wheelbase variants. An extra high roof version with an extra long wheelbase is available to indent order.

Standard features include driver and front passenger airbags, ESP, vented disc brakes with ABS and an electronic differential lock, a central locking system with deadlocking, and radio remote control with an

electronic immobiliser. The vans are also supplied

with half-height hardboard side panel trims in the rear compartment. Customers can option a wooden floor cover if they desire it, as well as an additional sliding cargo door on the right hand side of the vehicle. The rear wing doors open up to a 260 degree angle, allowing forklift access to lift pallets in and out of the vehicle.

Measuring 3,265mm lomg, 1,780mm wide and 1,940mm high, the medium wheelbase Crafter is still intimidating to look at. Once inside, though, you quickly acclimatise to the size of the vehicle. Remember to swing wide around corners and drive it just like a truck rather than a car, and all will be well.

A special mention must be made of the rearview mirrors on each door, which boast small wide-angle lenses as well as standard lenses which helps to alleviate any potential blind spots and collisions with smaller vehicles driving along the inside lane of a motorway or dual carriageway.

It is hard to believe that a

2-litre 4-cylinder lies underneath the bonnet of such a large beast as the 2012 Crafter, because once you’ve experienced the driving characteristics of this lusty 100kW/340Nm twin-turbocharged unit you will never question why it’s there.

Volkswagen offers an engine power upgrade to 120kW/400Nm for $2,500, but to be honest we felt the 340Nm engine had more than enough oomph to push all 2,174kg of the Crafter along without feeling asthmatic or underpowered. Incidentally the payload is 1,326kg for this particular unit.

Although we miss the melodic beat of the old 5-cylinder engine, the new one is far more powerful from lower revs and much quieter at motorway cruising, and the broader torque curve allows a driver to stay in a higher gear even when heavily laden.

All in all the much improved Crafter provides a comfortable work environment for the driver with lower running costs and longer service intervals for the owner. It’s a win-win situation.

Less is moreRobert Barry gets behind the wheel of the latest 2-litre twin-turbo diesel Volkswagen Crafter.

SpecificationsBody type 5-door van Drive Rear-wheel-driveEngine Type Inline 4-cylinderEngine Capacity 1,968ccMax power 105kW/1,500rpmMax torque 340Nm/1,575rpmFuel Consumption 8.7L/100kmC02 emission 229g/km0 to 100km/h N/AAirbags 2ESP YesAir Conditioning ClimateSatellite Navigation NoCargo capacity 10.5 cubic metresLoad capacity 3.7 cu mWheel type 16 inch steelSpare Tyre Full sizePrice 69,500

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While JAC is still a relatively new brand to the New Zealand fleet market, the company has been operating in China since 1964 and now produces more than 700,000 vehicles a year.

Recently the Wheelans Group acquired the distribution of all JAC Trucks and Higer buses for New Zealand, and it has set up the head office for these two brands, as well as Truck and Trailer Hire in Hamilton.

Despite his initial skepticism about taking on a Chinese brand, Wheelans Group CEO Phil Wheelans says after reviewing the specifications of the JAC Trucks and having the opportunity to drive one of the first right-hand-drive units, it became a no brainer.

JAC Trucks are fitted with 3.8-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged Cummins ISF diesel engines, Wabco air brakes, 6-speed ZF or JAC-built transmissions, and Bosch direct high pressure common rail injection. The trucks use an SCR emission control system, and are supplied with a 120-litre fuel tank. Halogen headlamps and fog lamps are also standard.

Wheelans Group says that JAC Trucks nicely fill the gap between second-hand trucks and new Japanese trucks. The JAC range now consists of the 4.5 and 6-ton HFC1048K models and the 6 and 8-ton HFC1061K.

So it was off to Hamilton I went to review the 8-ton HFC1061K wide cab model which

was fitted with a box body from Custom Motor Bodies, an air deflector from Airplex Industries, and the JAC corporate graphics by TCC.

The 8-ton version as tested has a GVM of 7,995kg, a GCM of 11,495kg, front axle tare weight of 1,620kg, rear axle tare weight of 1,180kg, and the total vehicle tare weight (cab/chassis only) is 2,760kg. The 6-ton version has the same tare weights but has a 5,999kg GVM rating and a 7,995kg GCM rating.

It’s been a while since I jumped into the cab of an 8-tonner, but the lusty Cummins motor, full air brakes, and the 6-speed transmission brought back very fond memories of my late father’s various different trucks.

As a 15-year-old student I used to practice my driving and parking in an elderly 8-tonFord D-Series furniture truck around the storage yards of various warehouses in South Auckland, where I could bunny hop to my heart’s content.

But there wasn’t any bunny-hopping in the JAC because the big Cummins engine has so much low down torque (450Nm at 1,200rpm) that when the truck is empty, pulling away from rest is easily accomplished in second gear.

However, as I discovered after my reintroduction to a real truck gearbox, the

driver needs to change gears slowly and smoothly. The JAC 6-speed gearbox doesn’t like to be rushed through the gate.

Wheelan’s Group operations manager Bevan Dale came along with me on the test run to point out the features of the unit, such as the telescopically adjustable steering and how to operate both the transmission and the air brakes effectively.

The HFC1061K is the only 8-ton truck in this category which is equipped with full ABS air brakes instead of a hydraulic system, and this requires gentle and smooth application on the brake pedal, but the truck pulls up swiftly and quickly.

The cabin offers a comfortable working environment with cloth upholstered seats, air conditioning, electric windows, am/fm stereo system and cup holders. There are three-point lap and diagonal ELR seat belts for the driver and outside passenger, while the middle occupant receives a two-point lap belt only.

In summary, despite our brief run around the outskirts of Hamilton, we were left quietly impressed with the build quality as well as the engine strength and the workmanlike character of the vehicle.

It’s a user-friendly no-frills truck supplied with technology from well-known industry suppliers, that’s ready to work, and it will appeal to many fleets looking for value for money and peace of mind.

Ready for workRobert Barry goes for a country drive in the new JAC 1061K wide cab around the outskirts of Hamilton and discovers that it’s a competent truck ready for work.

SpecificationsEngine: Cummins ISF 4-cylinder Displacement: 3,757ccPower: 105kW/2,600rpmTorque: 450Nm/1,200rpmMax governed engine speed: 2,950 rpmCompression ratio:17.2:1 Fuel injection system: Bosch direct injection Air intake system: Air to air intercooled turbochargerFuel tank capacity: 120LEmission control: Selective catalytic reductionTransmission: 6-speed manualGross vehicle mass (GVM): 7,995kgGross combined mass (GCM): 11,495kgFront axle tare weight: 1,620kgRear axle tare weight: 1,180kgCab/chassis tare weight: 1,760kgFront axle capacity: 3,500kgRear axle capacity: 6,000kg

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The New Zealand Drug Detection Agency was conceived to supply specialised services for companies currently conducting workplace drug and alcohol testing in their company, or looking at doing so, and is a locally-owned and operated company that was incorporated in 2005.

It has 15 branches throughout New Zealand, with specialist on-site testing vehicles and NZQA qualified collecting and screening staff, and includes an ex-ESR scientist and former NZ police officers, with the majority of this policing experience in the field of drug investigations.

The company is recognised throughout New Zealand as a leader in the field of on-site workplace drug and alcohol testing, and is one of the first fully compliant AS/NZS 4308:2008 on-site testing providers.

NZDDA offers a turnkey programme which allows a company to become a drug-free

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NZDDA frequently handles requests to test employees, and these tests include:• Urine testing. NZDDA has a urine screening

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Appendix B of the AS/NZS4308:2008 standard, and believes this device is the best on the market for quick and reliable identification of ‘at risk’ employees in the workplace.

• Alcohol testing. This is generally done using breathalysers and the digital alcohol meters NZDDA use are very accurate and comply with the AS 3547:1997, for the measurement of alcohol.

• Hair testing. This is an effective pre-employment screening tool that enables employers to obtain up to 90 days’ history. Until recently it has been used mainly for court cases involving custody and care issues, but reductions in the costs of the service have made it more appealing to the corporate sector thanks to the use of a new overseas lab provider.

Hair testing is conducted either on-site or any one of the company’s 19 locations, and covers the following drugs: cocaine, cannabis, opiates (codeine, morphine and 6-monoacteyl morphine), methamphetamine, (meth/amphetamine and ecstasy), and phencyclidine (PCP).

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Auctions are an important sales channel, however, and include:

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Services include:• Logistics management.• Vehicle inspections.• Vehicle rectification.• Transport solutions.• Vehicle storage.• Grooming.

Manheim offers an open and transparent process, and with regular weekly auctions, and the online sales channels, has a large database of buyers.

Manheim is part of the world’s largest vehicle remarketing group, enabling the New Zealand operation to tap into industry best practice and global expertise.

Fees are based on a percentage of the vehicle’s value, and can handle both large and small volumes of stock throughout the country (and overseas).

Before sending vehicles to auction, Manheim says fleet managers need to consider the current market demand for the asset. Obviously if the vehicle is desirable or in short supply the expected value will be strong; alternatively if there is a glut in the market of a particular model it might pay to wait before sending it to auction.

Additionally, careful attention needs to be given to the age of a vehicle, its condition and the mileage as all these factors affect the expected value of an asset. Choosing the right time to remarket a vehicle becomes a balance of managing your fleet, in line with your own business objectives ,and moving vehicles off-fleet at the time where its value can be maximised.

Disposal strategies should be considered when as part of the decision-making process when purchasing new cars, checking resale value currently in the market place, and gathering data rather than relying on gut feel.

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Managing fuel cards and costsNow more than ever it is critical that fleets keep a careful eye on their fuel bill which is often one of the larger operating costs of their business. Robert Barry spoke with several fleet operators about their experience with fuel card providers and how best to choose one.

Tranzit Bus director Robyn Snell oversees a fleet of more than 450 vehicles which has been using Mobil fuel cards for more than 20 years. Although the head office for Tranzit Bus is based in Masterton, Robyn manages the fleet from the Wellington base in Rongotai where she directs and implements the IT and fleet management systems.

Last year Mobil moved to an online-based management system for its fuel card holders, which Robyn says has been a great improvement in customer service, and allows her a much quicker turnaround when cancelling old fuel cards and ordering new ones for new vehicles, as well as being able to check a vehicle’s fuelling history.

The Mobil fuel cards are restricted to diesel only, with the exception of the odd

petrol powered vehicle that’s operated by Tranzit. Robyn says that small piece of plastic is critical to the cost control of the Tranzit fleet.

Every week Robyn says she receives a report from Mobil fuel card on the fuel consumed by each Tranzit vehicle, which is then entered into Tranzit’s own computerised fleet management and maintenance system. This creates a history for each vehicle, and Robyn can quickly track if there has been any double-fuelling or any other untoward behaviour of the vehicle concerned.

Occasionally Robyn says she will have to manually transfer a diesel fill from one vehicle to another, where a fuel card has been used to fuel a new vehicle which may not yet have its own individual fuel card, but

it’s the one disadvantage of the card system. Robyn says that although Mobil supplies

the majority of the fuel to Tranzit, the company uses other suppliers in remote locations where there may not be a Mobil outlet, but the majority of the Tranzit depots are close to a Mobil station or fuel stop.

The other reason for using a Mobil fuel card was that Tranzit found that having its own fuel ground tanks installed in the various bus depots had became an inconvenient and expensive exercise, and the company didn’t gain any saving on the bulk fuel price, given the distribution of its fleet around New Zealand.

But the bottom line is the bottom line, and Robyn says Tranzit continues its relationship with Mobil fuel card primarily because the fuel cost is competitive,

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Flexibility, more online fuel management options, and ease of operation and use, were the reasons that Thwaites Aluminium / Fairview Queenstown moved its fleet to a Caltex fuel card supplied by GSB Supplycorp more than a year ago.

The company has a mixed fleet of petrol and diesel passenger and light commercial vehicles, and forklifts, as well as a curtain- sided heavy truck that runs between Queenstown and Invercargill carrying aluminium door and window frames, so becoming a member of GSB was a no-brainer, it says.

Being able to have more flexibility in fuel providers and the ability to use truck stops as well to refuel, was another reason for the change in fuel card supplier, says Charlaine Black, who is based at Fairview Queenstown. The company also needed the flexibility to use the cards to buy diesel for the forklifts and heaters when required.

Charlaine says the company had previously used a different sole supplier for eight years, and initially the staff wasn’t

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The GSB supplied Caltex fuel cards are restricted to fuel and oil only, and Charlaine monitors fuel use through a transaction summary sent midway through each month, as well as the invoice statement sent at the end of the month.

“We’ve definitely made significant savings, but I can’t give you exact figures because we’ve added more vehicles to the fleet since switching our fuel and fuel card provider,” she says.

“We’ve been very pleased with the service provided by GSB Supplycorp, and we appreciate the emails which update us on special deals exclusive to GSB members which can be used by the company and its staff. For us it’s been a positive move.”

Z Energy and Auckland Chamber of Commerce have been working together for more than a decade to promote the use of the Z fuel card to chamber members. More than 4,000 cards are currently in use by chamber members, which include such people as sole traders with one vehicle, and

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Nissan New Zealand has long said that it would not import the 4WD version of the excellent Qashqai here, as it would needlessly cannibalise sales of the Qashqai’s identical-under-the-skin twin, the exclusively 4WD X-Trail. And they execs have stayed true to their word, instead importing a front-wheel drive version of the X-Trail. Presumably to cannibalise sales of the Qashqai?

Whatever their reasons, the 2WD version of the X-Trail is now available and at $36,990 for the 6-speed manual version, it has to be said that it makes a decent case for its existence, with the Qashqai starting at $37,700 for the entry-level automatic. Our test vehicle was the $38,990 CVT automatic.

To add to the confusion, the 2WD X-Trail ditches the 4WD’s 2.5-litre petrol engine in favor of the Qashqai’s 2-litre version. The 102kW and 198Nm does a more than acceptable job of pulling the Qashqai along, and continues to do so in the X-Trail.

Out on the road, the X-Trail doesn’t really miss the 4WD all that much. In the wet, or heading into a corner too fast, it will betray slight lightening of the rear that doesn’t seem present in the 4WD

models, but other than this it feels sure footed and competent.

Likewise, the 2-litre engine doesn’t really feel like it is particularly less powerful that the 125kW/226Nm 2.5-litre. This will largely be down to the fact that the automatic 2WD X-Trail weighs a not-at-all-inconsiderable 119kg less than its 4WD equivalent, and a staggering 304kg less than the top of the line auto 110kW/320Nm diesel X-Trail.

The engine pulls willingly, although this willingness is strained by the CVT transmission, which doesn’t exactly do its best to highlight the engine. As usual with a CVT transmission, it is at its best when NOT under full throttle. Taking off quickly from a standstill or passing on the open road sound like you are really bad with a clutch pedal.

This repeated annoyance aside, the front-wheel drive X-Trail really lacks little in comparison to its 4WD sibling. The ST-L spec levels are identical, the lesser weight means the lower power is not really noticeable, and it looks for all the world like it is a 4WD.

In fact, the only things it does miss are a manual mode for the CVT transmission (which is no big loss), hill descent control

(which given you don’t have 4WD is useless anyway) and hill start assist.

All up, the 2WD Nissan X-Trail wants for little and is a very compelling package for $38,990. Or you could just buy a Qashqai.

At the end of the day, it really comes down to looks. Want a sleek, good-looking urban runabout with a raised ride height and swoopy hatch looks? Then the Qashqai is the car you want.

Want a squared-off, ever-so-slightly (but not too much) tough-looking off-roader look without all that messy 4WD nonsense getting in the way? Then the 2WD X-Trail is for you.

Nissan has introduced a cheaper front-wheel drive version of its popular X-Trail. But does it lose anything else in the process, asks Damien O’Carroll?

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SpecificationS: Body type 5-door wagon Drive Front Engine type Inline 4-cylinder Engine capacity 1997cc Max power 102kW/5200rpm Max torque 198Nm/4400rpm Fuel consumption 8.4L/100km C02 emission 193g/km Airbags 6 ESP Yes Air conditioning Manual Satellite navigation No Cargo cover Yes Boot capacity 603 litres Wheel type 17 inch alloy Spare tyre 16 inch steel

through Life cost Report36 Months 60,000kmPrice $38,990 WOF $180 Fuel $12,480 Registration $1,293 Servicing to 60k: $1,650 Total Tyre cost: $1,124 Residual (30%) $11,697 Indicative final figure $44,020

The running cost model is used for illustrative and indicative purposes only. Adrenalin Publishing Limited accepts no responsibility or liability should any costs indicated in the model change from those published. All residual values are based on a calculated 30 percent as a financial instrument and are not the expected or indicative resale values.


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Sometimes creating a booted version of a popular small hatchback doesn’t work very well. The awkwardness of light car sedans such as the Honda City, Toyota Yaris, and especially the Suzuki SX4, springs to mind.

Having said that, invariably the boot space of the sedan variant is usually greater than the hatchback, and often the rear seats do still fold, allowing a load-through function for longer objects if required.

In the case of the Barina sedan, not only does the booted version look as stylish and well-designed as its hatchback sibling, there’s a whopping 502 - litres of space inside the boot. This compares to 290 - litres in the Barina hatch with the rear seats in place, and 653 - litres with the rear seats folded down.

So if your fleet or business needs a pool car or tools-of-trade vehicle that can carry four people and/or a reasonable amount of stuff around the city, then the new Barina sedan is definitely worth a look.

Because of the additional sheet metal over the rear axle, the Barina sedan seems

a bit more composed on the road and a bit quieter on the motorway than its hatchback sibling.

But it still has the same 85kW 1.6-litre engine and 6-speed automatic gearbox that does the job of getting you from point A to point B without being overly inspiring. At times the gearbox is hesitant in changing up and down, and we wonder if a bit more engine management software development might smooth out this behaviour.

Ride and handling is vintage pool car. The Barina sedan soaks up the worst of the lumps and bumps that urban roads can throw at it, but it’s a classic soft-riding light car which will understeer when cornered briskly.

Inside the cabin the front seats are surprisingly comfortable and supportive for a car in this segment, but the lack of height adjustability for the front passenger is a minor irritation. The steering wheel adjusts for both reach and rake (many others in this category are tilt-only affairs), and there’s plenty of head, leg and shoulder room all round.

You will fit four adults in reasonably comfortably, with the caveat that the rear seat squab could do with more under-thigh padding. It’s a bit thin under there, Mr GM designer person! We also felt the plastics in the Barina were a bit hard to the touch, and not the quality of the Japanese competitors.

Storage in the cabin of the Barina sedan is also decent, thanks to a lidded cubby hole in the upper dashboard, a glovebox, and a

number of storage spots either side of the centre stack.

The 2012 Barina sedan (and hatch) comes in one specification only, but the standard equipment levels should please the majority of fleet buyers. Air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, power mirrors, Bluetooth integration and an iPod-ready USB audio connection are all standard.

In summary, while the Barina sedan’s soft ride quality may not be well liked by many dynamic drivers, it’s just about perfect for anyone who chooses this vehicle for urban commuting or for pool car work.

The equipment list for a fleet car is also spot on, but sadly, although the build quality has improved from the last generation, there is still room for improvement.

Robert Barry tries out the booted Barina to see if it fits fleet use.

Booting the Barina SpecificationS: Body type Four-door-sedan Drive Front Engine type Inline 4-cylinder Engine capacity 1598cc Max power 85kW/6,000 rpm Max torque 155Nm/4,000 rpm Fuel consumption 7.3L/100km C02 emission 163g/km Airbags 8 ESP Yes Air conditioning Manual Satellite navigation N/A Cargo cover N/A Boot capacity 502L Wheel type 15-inch alloy Spare tyre Inflator kit

through Life cost Report36 Months 60,000kmPrice $24,990 WOF $180 Fuel $11,400 Registration $1,293 Servicing to 60k: $1,221 Total Tyre cost: $820 Residual (30%) $7,497 Indicative final figure $32,408



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Despite the rise of the SUV there is still a market, albeit a much smaller one, for large comfortable cruisers such as the Aurion Touring. In the face of a shrinking large car market, Toyota New Zealand bravely launched its second generation Aurion in April, claiming that the car had class leading fuel consumption and emissions and was designed to appeal to the rational needs of New Zealand drivers.

Toyota New Zealand sales and operations general manager Steve Prangnell says the three car line-up of AT-X, Touring and Sportivo SX6 variants were tailored to suit the New Zealand market.

He says all the models are well specified, with seven airbags (including a driver’s knee airbag for the first time), seatbelt warning for all five seats, vehicle stability control (VSC) and traction control (TRC).

The Aurion’s 3.5-litre all-alloy quad cam V6 engine is carried over from the previous generation, but through weight reduction fuel economy across the range has been cut to 9.3L/100km, an improvement of six percent over the outgoing model. CO2 emissions are 215g/km.

But it’s the improvement in on-road handling and in-cabin refinement that is far more noticeable from the previous generation of Aurion.

The cabin architecture shares a great deal of similiarity with the 4-cylinder Toyota Camry, particularly the steering wheel, audio system, cabin design, and general fit and finish. This is no bad thing,

because the quality is very good, as are the very comfortable front seats, which won’t have you tripping to the osteopath after a marathon drive.

The adoption of acoustic windshield glass, additional insulation between the engine and passenger compartment, and other placement of sound insulating materials around the body, has also made the Aurion cabin a much quieter and far more pleasant place on a long distance trip.

Specification on the Touring to differentiate it from the AT-X includes 17-inch alloy wheels, leather seats and trim, a 4-spoke steering wheel, rear wing spoiler, sports mesh grille and front fog lights.

Slimmer windscreen pillars than the previous generation model also contribute to a much better view for drivers of the new Aurion.

Toyota Australia engineers had a great deal of input into this model, particularly in the suspension department, which has been tuned for Australian and New Zealand roads.

The improved suspension engenders more driver confidence for a large-front-wheel-drive vehicle with such a powerful engine, and I think the main reason for this is the new electric power steering system which enhances the feel and feedback around corners.

The Sportivo SX6 variant gets a firmer tune than the A-TX and Touring models, but we found the Touring on test was perfectly sporty enough but offered the all important all-round comfort that fleet buyers will desire.

Robert Barry enjoys a week on the road with the much improved 2012 Toyota Aurion Touring sedan.

Luxury cruiser

SpecificationS: Body type Four-door-sedan Drive Front wheels Engine type V6 DOHC Engine capacity 3,456cc Max power 200kW/6,200 rpm Max torque 336Nm/4,700rpm Fuel consumption 9.3L/100km C02 emission 215g/km 0 to 100km/h 7.1 sec Airbags 7 ESP Yes Air conditioning Climate Satellite navigation Optional Cargo cover N/A Boot capacity 515L Wheel type 17-inch alloy Spare tyre Full size




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Subaru is definitely trying to attract more fleet buyers to the all-wheel-drive brand with its new range of more fuel-efficient Impreza sedans and hatches, as well as the more recreational-orientated XV hatch.

In a departure from previous generations there is no sporty WRX variant: indeed, much like the Outback and the XV, Subaru says the WRX will become a model line in its own right.

With the new Impreza, Subaru has focused on making the vehicle more environmentally friendly. More than 95 percent of all components are now recyclable on the Impreza range, and the new 2-litre FB series engine is mated to new 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed Subaru Lineartronic transmission (SLT) for improved emissions and economy. The SLT is Subaru’s version of a continuously

variable transmission, but fitted with a small torque converter for smoother driving.

The SLT-equipped Impreza goes against the norm for an automatic transmission and produces C02 emissions of just 157g/km as opposed to the manual variant which produces 164g/km. Fuel consumption is also better, the SLT-equipped car consumes 6.8L/100km in the combined cycle as opposed to 7.1L/100km for the manual version.

The more lifestyle-focused XV with the SLT transmission produces 162g/km of C02 emissions and combined consumption is rated at 7L/100km.

While the Impreza range offers four specification grades – 2.0i, 2.0i-L, 2.0i-S and 2.0i-SL – the XV keeps things a bit simpler with three, being 2.0i, 2.0i-L and 2.0i-S.

The Impreza 2.0i comes with auto start/stop, paddle

shift (SLT-only), steering wheel audio and cruise controls, climate control air conditioning, Bluetooth, USB connection, multi-function display (fuel efficiency, temperature and clock), body coloured wing mirrors and door handles.

We first sampled the Impreza 2.0i-L, which in addition to the generous specification of the 2.0i, adds a multi-function display with reversing camera, dual zone climate control air-conditioning, chrome front grill, 16-inch alloy wheels, centre console box with sliding armrest, leather trim steering wheel and gear shift, rear privacy glass and front fog lamps.

Not that the entry level 2.0i is a pauper pack car by any means, but the additional features added to the 2.0i-L make it a far more enjoyable day-to-day proposition for a fleet driver, especially the

Robert Barry drives the new Impreza 2.0i-L hatch in a back-to-back comparison with the new XV 2.0i hatch.

Birds of a feather SpecificationS: Body type 5-door hatch Drive AWD Engine type Boxer 4-cylinder Engine capacity 1,995cc Max power 110kW/6,200rpm Max torque 196Nm/4,200rpmFuel consumption 6.8L/100km C02 emission 157g/km 0 to 100km/h 11.1sec Air bags Yes ABS brakes 7 ESP Yes Air conditioning Dual climate Satellite navigation Optional Cargo cover Yes Boot capacity 340/1,230L Wheel type 16 inch alloy Spare tyre Space saver



climate controlled aircon, the integrated Bluetooth telephony and the reversing camera.

Subaru has worked hard on reducing noise, vibration and harshness in the Impreza and XV, and this quickly became

apparent in both the cars we had on test. Unlike the previous generation cars which suffered from engine and road noise, the new models are far more quiet and refined on all road surfaces.

Despite its higher on-road

stance and larger diameter wheel and tyre combination, the XV has a very similar composed handling and supple ride quality to that of the Impreza hatch, which in 2.0i-L specification rolls along on 16-inch alloys and provides a sporting drive without the discomfort of over-firm suspension.

As well as reduced road noise, the new boxer engine is also much more refined, and it works well with the SLT transmission. Unlike other 4-cylinder engine and CVT transmission combinations which can be whiny and uncouth, the boxer engine in both Impreza and XV works well, with the SLT providing smooth and brisk acceleration as well as impressive fuel consumption. The 2.0i-L hatch recorded a 7L/100km average, which left us impressed.

The XV 2.0i that we test drove for a week has a similar specification to the Impreza 2.0-L, the two major differences being that it has larger 17-inch alloy rims and the climate control air conditioning is only a single zone set-up.

Other distinguishing features that set the XV apart

from the Impreza hatch are the 220mm ground clearance, roof rails, and the additional black plastic cladding around the lower front and rear bumpers, side sills and wheel arches.

Subaru says the XV is an all-new hatchback design with sporty handling and design but with SUV capabilities.

That’s marketing speak: the reality is that the XV has a higher ground clearance which will certainly be useful for people living in rural areas who travel across dirt roads, or for those city-dwellers who like to get up to the snow. For some rural fleet users, the advantages of the higher clearance will be invaluable no doubt.

Sadly there is one caveat that affects both of these very capable fleet cars, and that is the boot space of 340 litres with the rear seats in place. It’s quite small, and we feel it may be an issue for people who carry a lot of gear, whether at work or play.

SpecificationS: Body type 5-door hatch Drive AWD Engine type Boxer 4-cylinder Engine capacity 1,995cc Max power 110kW/6,200rpm Max torque 196Nm/4,200rpmFuel consumption 7L/100km C02 emission 162g/km 0 to 100km/h 10.7sec Air bags 7 ABS brakes Yes ESP Yes Air conditioning Climate Satellite navigation Optional Cargo cover Yes Boot capacity 340/1,230L Wheel type 17 inch alloy Spare tyre Space saver





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Living with a car for a month is always tinged with sorrow when you have to give it back, and none more so than when we returned our diesel powered Focus Trend hatch to the local Ford dealer.

Now in its third generation, the Focus was voted 2011 NZ Car of the Year by the NZ Motoring Writers Guild against some pretty fierce competition, but no doubt it is the car’s all round ability and value for money that saw it take the win.

Because of the One Ford policy of building one car for global markets (with regional specifications for body style, engine, transmission and suspension), the third generation Focus has not lost its reputation for excellent handling and ride qualities, which is now matched by a functional, yet well appointed, cabin and interior.

Slipping into the comfortable manually-adjustable driver’s seat during our month long test was never a chore. The Trend has a comfortable cloth interior, and while it

may not have the bells and whistles of the top-of-the-line Titanium variant, it has all the necessary equipment for a fleet driver. The aircon might be manually controlled, but it works well.

Inside the cabin, the usually-thoughtful Ford designers have created plenty of spaces for road warriors to stash items such as cell phones, drinks bottles, takeaway coffee cups and the like. The iPod connection is found inside the glovebox.

The Bluetooth phone system is one of the best in the business, as is the voice activation for both the phone and the audio system, although you still occasionally need to use a plummy British accent when enunciating your choice of radio station or number for the system to dial. Still it’s a huge safety feature when you need to keep your hands on the steering wheel.

The newly-designed C-segment platform that underpins the Focus is the latest in a series of three previous Ford platforms, and it

will also underpin a further 10 different body shapes, of which Ford expects to produce more than two-million units from 2012.

We saw the introduction of the Focus sedan at the November launch last year, and a new 5-door wagon has also recently joined the New Zealand line-up.

More importantly, the new Focus range has introduced three new fuel efficient engines, a 1.6-litre petrol, a 2-litre direct injection petrol and the 2-litre turbo diesel, all of which are mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission which is known as the power shift in Ford speak.

Dual clutch transmissions always seem to have some initial hesitancy under light acceleration, particularly during parking manoeuvres, and our Focus Trend was no exception to this rule. Parallel parking the diesel Focus required a deft touch on the accelerator and brake to achieve a smooth result without unsettling the occupants.

However, once on the move, or when

Robert Barry summarises a month of frugal consumption with a Ford Focus Trend TDci.

Frugal Focus


SpecificationS: Body type 5-door hatch Drive Front Engine type Inline 4-cylinder Engine capacity 1997cc Max power 120kW/3,750 rpm Max torque 340Nm/2,000 rpm Fuel consumption 5.5L/100km C02 emission 144g/km Airbags 6 ESP Yes Air conditioning Manual Satellite navigation No Cargo cover Yes Boot capacity 316/1062L Wheel type 16-inch alloy Spare tyre Mini steel



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Overall the Focus Trend is frugal, functional, and safe but is still fun to drive and fleet buyers would be remiss not to put it on their shopping list at renewal time.


As those who read our article on this in the June issue will know LPG sells a pretty convincing case for itself, especially as a locally-sourced fuel, and the consequent knock-on effects to our economy were its use to develop significantly into the automotive world.

Both Holden and Ford in Australia have developed dedicated LPG models, but only Holden has introduced versions here, Ford instead going the 4-cylinder petrol route to gain economy in its big rear-engined Australian built cars (see page 57 for more).

In New Zealand Holden offers LPG versions in Omega, Berlina, and SV-6 sedans, but the Sportwagon version comes only at Omega level.

However, all get the same drivetrain, with a 3.6-litre V6 double overhead camshaft engine developed specially (from the petrol version) to run only on LPG. This eliminates the compromise that is inevitable with a car designed to run on both petrol and LPG, and gets the best out of the motor.

We had a look at Holden’s own website to get an idea of what sort of savings you get with using gas, and it was quite interesting.

The LPG Commodore uses more fuel/km than the petrol one, but this is more than offset by the lower cost of the fuel itself.

Taking 1,000km/month as a baseline mileage, the Holden site calculates you’ll save $31 a month by switching over to LPG, based on a petrol price of $2.01/litre and LPG

at $1.25 (as at www.fuelsaver.co.nz on July 17 2012).

The difference in price between the Sportwagon Omega petrol and the LPG version is $3,500.

Simple arithmetic shows that it will therefore take 112 months (or 94,000km) to recoup in terms of fuel savings. That’s more than nine years!

However if you do the maths based on $2,000km/month, a different picture emerges. Suddenly you’re saving $63 a month, which means the purchase price diversity is paid back in 55 months – not far off five years.

Clearly, then, using LPG favours high mileage users as the savings increase the more you use gas power.

But what about the availability of LPG gas at filling stations? We looked into this in our last article, and at last count the LPG Association of New Zealand says there are more than 570 LPG refuel points around the country, which certainly takes away lack of availability as an issue for fleet use.

But what about the Sportwagon itself?On the road the LPG gas version is a

powerful and smooth option. It’s down 30kW on the petrol-powered 3.6-litre V6, so performance is closer to that of the 3-litre motor (190kW), with 180kW on tap.

Driving it feels pretty much the same, except that starting from cold first thing in the morning can produce vast clouds of

steam from the single exhaust. Nothing to worry about there, as the main tailpipe emissions from LPG are water vapour and carbon dioxide, with much less of the nasty carbon monoxide, nitrides of oxygen (NOx) and carbon particulates that petrol and diesel produce.

That, of course, is another compelling reason for using LPG over virtually any other fuel!

But, there IS a downside. The Sportwagon is quite useful as a load carrier in petrol trim. However, even though it doesn’t have a petrol tank, it DOES need a gas tank, and because of the differences in calorific value between petrol and LPG, it needs to be bigger to give the LPG Sportwagon the same range as the petrol one.

This space has to come from somewhere, and it’s been taken from the spare wheel well. Which means the spare sits on the right side of the load area, where it takes up space, and prevents the availability of a wide flat space when the seats are folded flat.

Other than that, it’s pretty much business as usual.

Ride and handling certainly don’t seem to be affected in any way, and we enjoyed the Sportwagon as we traversed a couple of tight and twisty gorges on one of our journeys.

The engine is smooth and more than willing, especially now it’s mated with the latest 6-speed automatic with sequential manual mode.

John Oxley was pretty impressed when he tested the Holden Commodore SV-6 powered by LPG gas. But how about the Sportwagon version in Omega trim? Read on.

Gas wagon

SpecificationS: Body type 5-door wagon Drive Rear Engine type V6 LPG Engine capacity 3564cc Max power 180kW/6400rpm Max torque 320Nm/2900rpm Fuel consumption 12.3L/100km C02 emission 198g/km Airbags 6 ESP Yes Air conditioning Yes Satellite navigation Optional Cargo cover No Boot capacity 895 litres Wheel type 16 inch alloy Spare tyre Inflator kit



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SpecificationS: Body type Four-door-sedan Drive Rear Engine type Inline 4-cylinder turbo Engine capacity 1999cc Max power 179kW/5500rpm Max torque 353Nm/2000rpm Fuel consumption 8.1L/100km C02 emission 192g/km Airbags 6 ESP Yes Air conditioning Manual Satellite navigation No Boot capacity 505 litres Wheel type 16-inch alloy Spare tyre Full-size alloy



Before you make any cliched comment about a Falcon not being a proper Falcon without at least a six under the bonnet, know this: the 4-cylinder EcoBoost Falcon is a deeply impressive car that makes you question the need for a six at all.

Not that you may pick that from the outside.

The most distinguishing feature of the EcoBoost Falcon is its complete and utter lack of badging that refers to what is under the bonnet. Or much else for that matter.

That is because Ford knows that those are the sorts of comments that a 2-litre, 4-cylinder Falcon will attract. It is also because the Falcon has barely changed for a while now. The exterior looks like a base-model XT Falcon. So does the interior.

Apart from a very subtle facelift, there is almost literally nothing new or even vaguely interesting here really. It still looks handsome on the outside (if a bit familiar by now) and is extremely comfortable and functional on the inside. But there really is nothing to see here, please move on.

Because it is under the bonnet where things start to get interesting. The 179kW/353Nm turbo four is remarkably smooth and strong, and is not only far smoother and quieter at idle than the six, but also more refined under cruising power. Under hard acceleration it only betrays its 4-cylinder roots via the sound it

makes as it powers the big Falcon along.And it does an effortless job of this too,

with the 80 to 120km/h acceleration being particularly impressive (for passing, you understand) while pushing beyond that reveals not only an even harder edge to the turbo four snarl, but a second burst of even more impressive acceleration.

But what of the fuel consumption? Ford lays claim to a combined average 8.1L/100km for the EcoBoost, and during a week of normal day-to-day commuting around town we easily saw 9.1, without any open road running. But wait, it gets better!

Throw in a bit of open road driving and that average will quickly drop into the mid to high sevens, while if you REALLY try it out on the open road, it will dip down into the sixes. In fact on one extended “really trying” stretch we saw 6.2L/100km on the average readout.

So while it may lose a bit in the way of towing capacity in the move from the nuggety low-down grunt of the old 4-litre six, it gains far more in terms of refinement.

And, it has to be said, in terms of handling as well. The FG Falcon has always been pretty handy through the winding stuff, but without the weight of the six over the front axle it now has even an even crisper and sharper attitude to turning in.

Unfortunately the steering is way too light and fluffy to make the most of the precision,

but it is still a remarkably fun car to throw through a winding stretch of road. Especially for such a large car.

Impressively powerful, smooth, frugal and refined, the 2-litre EcoBoost engine is a welcome addition to the Falcon range. But unfortunately the biggest rival the EcoBoost Falcon has is part of the Ford stable. The same engine in the Mondeo (albeit in a different state of tune) is even more impressive, and the Mondeo is a more modern car that looses minimal size to the Falcon in reality.

As it stands, the Falcon EcoBoost is a brilliant car. In XT form it is missing a lot of kit, but still offers a brilliant ride, sharp handling, extraordinary comfort and, for once for a Falcon, impressive fuel economy. It only really falters when stacked up to its stablemate with the same engine.

Less is moreAustralia doesn’t exactly have a proud history of 4-cylinder cars. It is littered with too many examples of trying to jam fours into cars designed for a six. But while Ford’s latest attempt may sound exactly like that, Damien O’Carroll reports that the results are far more impressive than anything that has come before.


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I really enjoyed our time with the top-line Prius C s-Tech, and felt that finally the hybrid has found a niche I can relate to, that of cleaning up the urban environment with a car that’s funky looking, good to drive, and allows you to creep silently around under electric power alone in areas where low speed is the order of the day.

However, there were a couple of criticisms. One was that the “synthetic leather” seat coverings made one feel very much like sitting on a plastic beach chair – sans towel - with the resultant sweaty and uncomfortable feeling in the small of the back.

The other was that the fancy 16-inch alloy wheels, shod with fat low-profile rubber, severely limited turning circle and parking ability on a car which is aimed very much at those who will spend much of their time looking for somewhere to leave the car rather than driving it!

The solution to both, however, comes in a most unusual direction – buy down!

Toyota offers three levels of Prius. At the top the s-Tech, then at the bottom the L1, with steel wheels, and in the middle, the L1+ with alloy wheels, but smaller 15-inch versions with narrower (but taller) rubber than the s-Tech’s.

Our test mount this time was that very middle version of the Prius C, and for us it’s definitely the pick of the bunch.

First up, it comes with cloth seats, which are less slippery, more comfortable, and infinitely more practical. And secondly, because the wheels are narrower, the turning circle is much better, making it easier to park and more manoeuvrable in tight spaces. On top of that the higher profile of the tyres

makes the ride feel more comfortable.Does it affect handling? Not in any way

you’re going to notice unless you decided to take it out onto a race track!

Of course, since it costs $3,000 less than the s-Tech there is some kit missing from that found in the top-line model – but not a lot.

It’s detail stuff mainly. A bit of better trim here, different colours there. Audio input in an open tray rather than flush with the dash, no leather rim on the steering wheel (but still retaining satellite controls for audio and aircon), halogen lights instead of LED, a smaller rear spoiler (which we prefer), and no RDS or voice recognition on the radio, and no green glass in the rear (though it still gets it in front).

But it still keeps aircon, electric mirrors and windows, satellite navigation, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and iPod connectivity.

In reality, then, for $3,000 less you get a much better car, and certainly one I’d happily live with on a daily basis. Now THAT’S a bargain!

Prius Hatch i-Tech now this one was a totally different kettle of fish. As far as the original Prius was concerned, I didn’t like the styling, I didn’t like the ride and handling (what handling?) and I didn’t like the concept.

Fast forward, and it’s now got a bigger engine, slightly updated front styling (but hardly any change to the horrible lines and the ugly tail), and the quirky interior, albeit with more soft-touch materials.

What Toyota has also done with the s-Tech is to actually take some of the frills out of its top-line Prius, and make them optional extras.

It’s a good move. Toyota has added LED daytime running lights, upgraded audio units and 17-inch alloy wheels, but has removed the solar roof and remote air conditioning features, and has made them options.

The net result is a massive $9,200 cut on the original launch price, and brings the Prius out of cloud cuckoo land and closer to earth.

It still retains a lot of excellent features, such as an brilliant satnav unit with a 7-inch touch screen, climate aircon, electric mirrors and windows, active cruise control with radar, LED head and tail lights, an great sound system with and iPod and Bluetooth (with telephone), compatibility, heads-up display, and voice recognition.

It’s got reasonable front and rear space, and a good amount of boot space that can be increased by folding forward the split/fold rear seats.

It’s also got electric driver’s seat adjustment (with lumbar), it’s got leather upholstery, and it’s got a reversing camera.

However the lower profile tyres do nothing to improve the ride quality, which is still not up to scratch at this price point, nor do they do anything to help handling which is just, well, despite improvements, still not up to scratch.

In short, it’s still got a lot of high tech and safety specification, it’s still economical, and it still clearly presents a green image if that’s what your company needs to do.

Prius pair pros and consWe recently tested the new Toyota Prius C hybrid in its top-level s-Tech trim. Now we look at the lower-spec L1+ version, as well as changes and updates made to the “classic” Prius, now renamed the Prius Hatch. John Oxley reports.

Prius C Prius Hatch

Prius C L1+ $31,990Prius Hatch i-Tech $54,990


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For BMW, the 3 Series line-up represents more than 30 percent of its global sales, so it’s vitally important not to radically change a successful formula that has evolved since the car was first introduced to market in 1975.

The most radical change to the new sixth generation F30 3 Series is the new headlamp treatment which integrates the familiar twin headlamp design into a one-piece unit that joins the ever-widening double kidney grille. It’s a progressive statement in a conservative design from front to rear that mirrors previous 3 Series generations, particularly the double swage lines running across the side of the vehicle.

There’s the familiar Hofmeister kick to the rear door windows and from the rear three quarter view the new 3 looks like a smaller version of the 5 Series, which is no bad thing.

What hasn’t changed since 1975 is that BMW has provided 3 Series owners with a rear wheel drive vehicle that has dynamic handling and (mostly) powerful engines to provide in BMW lingo “the ultimate driving experience”.

This tradition continues in the new F30 thanks to the multi-link suspension systems and 50:50 weight distribution, with responsive yet frugal turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

The new 3 Series introduces an 8-speed automatic transmission across the engine lineup, as well as optional technologies such as lane departure warning, active

cruise control with collision mitigation, and night vision. Stop-start technology as well as regenerative braking and other fuel saving technology is now part and parcel of the range.

Another interesting departure for BMW is that the new 3 Series offers greater customer choice through the Modern, Sport, and Luxury line packages, which include different wheels, upholstery and differing exterior and interior trim details for each line. I have one gripe with BMW though – lumbar support is an $800 dollar option on its 3 Series seats. At this level it should be standard or a no cost option.

Our BMW 320d test car arrived with an additional $11,450 worth of options, including the Sport line package ($3,000). It was also equipped with xenon lights ($1,000), high-beam assistant ($250), anti-dazzle mirrors ($1,000), rear view camera ($950), headlight washer system ($250), adaptive headlights ($500), navigation system ($2,500), and variable sport steering ($500).

It was also fitted with a BMW Individual anthracite headliner ($500) and 18-inch double spoke alloy wheel rims ($1,000), both of which are only available with the Sport Line package. So inclusive of options the $74,700 driveaway price became $86,150.

Notwithstanding the additional gadgets, the 320d is still a very pleasant car to drive, the lusty 4-cylinder 2-litre turbocharged diesel engine is carried over from the previous generation, but mated

to the 8-speed automatic it feels livelier and punchier than before, even though this vehicle unladen now weighs in at nearly 1.5 tons.

Acceleration off the line is still brisk yet the engine is never overly noisy or intrusive and although BMW claim combined fuel consumption of 4.4L/100km during our brief time with the car, we could only manage 6L/100km. BMW quotes emissions of just 117g/km.

Another happy discovery was the much improved ride quality on the run flat tyres that BMW insists on fitting to all of its models. There was far more compliancy and comfort in the ride in this vehicle than we have experienced before in a 3 Series sedan. That can only bode well for customers who are new to the brand and want dynamic handling but also want a comfortable ride.

In summary, even though it has far more technology and amenities than before, the new 3 Series further improves on the winning formula created in 1975, which is to provide a vehicle that people will actually enjoy driving.

Evolution is fun and frugalRobert Barry drives the new F30 BMW 320d sedan and finds that it’s bigger, better, and just as much fun to drive as the previous generation.

SpecificationS: Body type Four-door-sedan Drive Rear-wheel-drive Engine type Inline 4-cylinder turbo Engine capacity 1,995ccMax power 135kW/4,000rpm Max torque 380Nm/1,750rpm Fuel consumption 4.4L/100km C02 emission 117g/km 0 to 100km/h 7.6 sec Airbags 6 ESP Yes Air conditioning Climate Satellite navigation Yes Boot capacity 480L Wheel type 18 inch Spare tyre Runflat

through Life cost Report36 Months 60000kmPrice $77,800 WOF $180 Fuel $7,590 Registration $1,683 Servicing to 60k: $0 Total Tyre cost: $1,596 Residual (30%) $23,340 Indicative final figure $65,509



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Once upon a time the petrol head brigade reckoned there was no substitute for cubic inches, and the bigger the engine, the better the performance.

Technology in the development of the internal combustion engine has come a long way in a very short space of time, and manufacturers are obtaining performance figures from small capacity 4-cylinder engines with direct injection and turbocharging that put older 6 and 8-cylinder engines to shame.

European manufacturers such as Volvo have to produce new engines with reduced consumption and emissions as mandated by their governments’ regulation and taxation structure, which is then paid for by the vehicle’s end user.

For example, in Britain, company vehicle drivers are charged a benefit-in-kind tax for their private use of the vehicle which is levied on the amount of emissions produced by the engine. Electric vehicles are exempt.

Hence the new S60 T4 arrives with a 1.6-litre GTDi

(gasoline turbocharged direct injection) engine under its shapely bonnet, but don’t think for a moment that it is an underpowered sluggard. It is anything but that.

Ironically, this engine is a Ford-designed uni, as is the 4-cylinder 2-litre GTDi engine found in the S60 T5. But don’t let that information cloud your buying judgement, because both are quiet and powerful yet environmentally friendly, which maintains the brand value associated with Volvo, and adds greater fuel efficiency to the mix.

This is something the brand has not always enjoyed in the past as the previous generation of Volvo T5 5-cylinder petrol engines were wonderfully melodic and powerfully lusty, but not frugal.

While it might be 2.5 seconds slower from zero to 100km/h than its 2-litre T5 sibling, the S60 T4 still manages to feel lithe and spritely, because its 240Nm of torque kicks in at 1,600rpm and the 6-speed dual-clutch transmission is one of the smoothest we have come across, seamlessly putting all

that torque to the front wheels.Volvo claims 7.4L/100km in

the combined cycle, and we found this was easily achieved after a few runs up and down the motorway to ameliorate our urban consumption.

Inside the T4 cabin the same comfortable chairs and excellent driver ergonomics remain. The soft touch plastics and the hewn-from-stone rattle-free dashboard, with the familiar ignition key slot and push button start, are all hallmarks of a vehicle that combines build quality and style with functionality and amenity.

Five people will travel very comfortably in the coupe-like S60, though taller people might

find the rear headroom a bit tight, and the large boot will easily swallow up to three golf bags.

This is the third S60 model we have driven in the vehicle’s short lifetime, and the one thing we noticed is that unlike the all-wheel-drive T6 and the now discontinued all-wheel-drive D5, heated front seats for the driver and passenger are now an optional extra at $355 each.

For a car designed by the cool-climate Swedes this is unforgivable, it should be a no cost standard feature. Other than that wee gripe, we can’t fault the T4 as a vehicle for the fleet user-chooser.

No substitute?Volvo has proven that there is a substitute for cubic capacity with its new 4-cylinder 1.6-litre GTDi engine in the sporty S60 sedan. Robert Barry reports.

SpecificationS: Body type 4-door sedan Drive Front-wheel drive Engine type 4-cylinder Engine capacity 1595cc Max power 132kW/5,700 rpm Max torque 240Nm/1,600 rpm Fuel consumption 7.4L/100km C02 emission 173g/km 0 to 100km/h 9 sec Air bags 6 ESP Yes Air conditioning Climate Satellite navigation Optional Cargo cover No Boot capacity 340Litres Wheel type 17-inch Alloy Spare tyre Sealant kit

through Life cost Report36 Months 60,000kmPrice $59,990 WOF $180 Registration $1,293 Fuel $1,730 Servicing to 60k: $2,101 Total Tyre cost: $1,350 Residual (30%) $17,997 Indicative final figure $58,647


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The Oxley clan has been taking quite a few trips from our Auckland North Shore base to Waikato as we visit various family members who’ve been through an upsy-downsy time, and this has given us the opportunity to check out several different cars under long-distance cruising conditions.

One of these was the new Camry Hybrid, and in this context it proved a pleasant offering which weakened my resolve against the principle of hybrids per se.

My basic argument is that more is less, and adding the complexities necessary to make a hybrid in many respects negates the benefits of fuel consumption improvements by adding in costly items such as batteries and rare earth electric motors, whereas, for instance, a modern diesel or direct injection turbo petrol does almost as good a job with far less fuss and expense.

Having said that, my mind is not closed to new technology, and I looked forward to giving the Camry Hybrid a chance to change my tune, even if only

a little.The previous Camry Hybrid

did nothing for either hybrids or Toyota, with a lacklustre interior and no real panache, but that’s all changed with the new car, which finally gives the Camry the sort of good looks we want from a big luxurious car, while the interior has now got trim and design levels which put it on a par with some of the German brands.

The broad, sweeping look of the dashboard, enhanced by hand stitching, has a lot to do with this, while the plastics are of a quality that would (should?) make some Aussie designers shudder in their boots.

That said, at $56,890 the Camry Hybrid i-Tech is a bit on the pricey side, especially since it looks very similar to the standard Camry (with mainly only badging, wheel design and a different grille to differentiate it), but under the bonnet it is considerably different to its siblings.

With an Atkinson Cycle version of the 2.5-litre engine hooked up to a hybrid electric drivetrain and a CVT transmission,

the Hybrid produces a nominal 118kW/213Nm, although when the electric motor kicks in to help out, this is boosted to a total of 151kW, allowing rapid, fuss-free, overtaking.

The brushed aluminum-look dash trim highlights an overall feeling of higher quality, while the array of space-age readouts on the dash display add a sense of drama and eco-friendliness.

For the car spotters, hybrid models are distinguished by blue highlights on the headlight and rear combination lights, with neat hybrid badging on the boot lid and on the front flanks.

There are two Camry Hybrid grades, and the top-line i-Tech version as tested here features leather upholstery and steering wheel trim, a JBL premium audio with Bluetooth, 10 speakers, a 7-inch touch screen display with satellite navigation, reversing camera with back-guide monitor, blind spot monitor (which you can turn off ) automatic high beam, electric front seats, and rain-sensing wipers.

It’s also claims full iPod

compatibility, but when I plugged my Classic in it played for about an hour then stopped, and I had to do a hard reboot! Won’t be plugging any of my Apple devices in there again!

The car also gets neat 17- inch alloy wheels , and the petrol engine is linked to a CVT transmission, regenerative braking sys tem (which helps boost the hybrid battery), and hill start assist control to counter the fact that CVTs don’t have the transmission drag of a normal automatic.

The Camry Hybrid i-Tech is a pleasant surprise on the road, with a comfortable, compliant ride and surprisingly decent handling. The CVT transmission still has its typical “slipping clutch” effect when you’re accelerating hard, but in normal use the whining is muted.

The interesting bit was watching the fuel consumption figures, and it really was satisfying to get down to 7L/100km, excellent for such a big car – although that was the best we could manage.

Camry Hybrid: big car, small thirstThe whole Camry range has been revised and updated, and this includes the Camry Hybrid i-Tech, Toyota’s petrol-sipping answer to big car frugality. John Oxley went cruising in one.

SpecificationS: Body type Four-door sedan Drive Front Engine type Inline 4-cyl petrol & hybrid Engine capacity 2494cc Max power 118kW/5,700rpm Max torque 213Nm/4,500rpm Fuel consumption 5.2L/100km C02 emission 121g/km Air bags 7 ESP Yes Air conditioning Climate Satellite navigation Yes Boot capacity 421 litres Wheel type 17 inch alloy Spare tyre Full size steel





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The new 650i brings style and charisma back to the nameplate and it was obligatory for us to take it away for a weekend break from Auckland to Paihia in the Bay of Islands, so that we could discover the car’s true ability and functionality.

Despite the fact that the coupe has four seats, this is definitely not a car for four adults, because head and leg room in the rear cabin is compromised by the car’s gorgeous long, swooping, almost shark-like, roof-line. We did manage to fit three adults in by moving the front passenger forward for a short urban hop to accommodate the person sitting behind, but this would not be an ideal proposition for a long trip.

The other design fault we found while loading the car up for the weekend was that the narrow boot aperture of the 650i would not accommodate a 66-litre chilly bin, so we had to borrow a smaller 40-litre chilly bin to be able to pack the necessary supplies, and it only just made it in. Large suitcases could be an issue, so future owners may need to check their luggage dimensions before purchase. Golf bags, however, should not be an issue.

You may sit quite low in the cabin but parking the 650i is also not an issue thanks to the front, side and rear cameras and the dipping passenger mirror, and the car is easily placed in any situation and kerbed alloy wheels are easily avoided thanks to this system. It is a big car in length and girth, but the camera system does ameliorate this issue

when in town. As befitting a car that commands a

driveaway price of $237k (plus options) the 650i does not lack for creature comforts and the cabin is superbly finished. The fully iPod compatible Bang and Olufsen audio system with 16 speakers (a $9,900 option) deserves a special mention. Not only is the sound of concert hall quality, the infotainment screen will even display a digital version of the title cover of the CD album or podcast being broadcast at that time.

But the 650i is more than just a mobile concert hall, indeed it is the consummate grand tourer, as both the driver and front seat passenger benefit from ventilated leather upholstered seats that offer both a heating and a cooling function. The fully adjustable front seats give excellent support for long distance drives, thanks to both lumbar and thigh support and adjustable side bolsters that keep occupants firmly in place when cornering briskly.

The 650i offers four suspension handling settings, comfort plus, comfort, sport and sport plus. For the majority of the trip north we selected comfort plus, which shielded us from the worst of Northlands potholed roads – the only caveat being that the ultra low profile tyres on the optional 20 inch alloy rims didn’t like crossing potholes, corrugated roads and manhole covers. There was a noticeable “thunk” from the wheel when this occurred.

We engaged the handling sport mode

and slid the gear selector left across the gate into transmission sport mode both for overtaking, and for the winding roads around the Brynderwyn Hills and Dome Valley, which are notoriously challenging pieces of road for many holiday drivers.

Selecting both sport modes releases the inner demon of the 650i and turns the car from a quiet boulevard cruiser into a snarling V8 sports coupe: it is quite literally a character change from a purring lap cat to a roaring lion at the flick of a switch.

It would be tiring to drive the 650i in this fashion permanently, but for those occasions when a driver demands dynamic performance the car does not disappoint. It has levels of adhesion around corners that would see lesser vehicles activate their traction control systems furiously to rein in the driver’s intended line.

On the other side of the ledger, despite the effortless power of the twin turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 engine, thanks to the 8-speed transmission our journey north provided an average fuel consumption of just 12.6L/100km.

This fuel consumption figure would put some 6-cylinder cars to shame, let alone a high performance sports coupe.

If you routinely travel long distance then the 650i is perfectly fitted to the role of a grand tourer for one or two occupants. We enjoyed the car’s amenity, comfort and performance on a long trip where a vehicle such as the 650i makes the most perfect sense. It is indeed a consummate coupe.

SpecificationsBody type 2-door coupe Drive Rear Engine Type Twin turbo V8Engine Capacity 4395ccMax power 300kW/5,500 rpmMax torque 600Nm/1,750 rpmFuel Consumption 10.5L/100kmC02 emission 241g/km0 to 100km/h 4.9 secAirbags 6ESP YesAir Conditioning ClimateSatellite Navigation YesCargo Cover NoBoot Capacity 460LWheel type 20-inch alloysSpare Tyre NonePrice $237,000 plus options

Consummate coupeRobert Barry spends a weekend in the company of the BMW 650i Coupe and finds it to be the ultimate grand touring machine.



Two for tea?Although he enjoyed the Mini John Cooper Works Coupe, Robert Barry reckons it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea.

The Mini Coupe is a vegemite car, because you will either like or loathe the unusual roofline, which resembles a youth wearing baseball cap backwards, according to its designer Gert Hildebrand.

Plus the fact that it’s strictly only a 2-seat car (admittedly with a generous boot) will further divide opinion.

The words “travesty” and “ugly” were overheard from certain quarters of the office in regards to the styling and execution of the Mini JCW Coupe but I blithely ignored them.

From certain angles the Mini JCW Coupe is rakishly striking, even in this unusual colour mixture of silver body, red roof, and the contrasting red or silver stripes. It would be interesting to see how a monotone silver or black car would look as it may possibly ameliorate the unique roofline.

The major issue with this vehicle’s roof design is rearward visibility. The view through the windscreen from the comfortable driver’s seat is very good despite the lower roof line, but the rearward view through the

stepped roofline and exaggerated B pillar is lamentable, and even more particularly on the motorway when the rear boot spoiler is deployed. Thankfully the side view mirrors are very good, but this is one vehicle where a blind spot information system ought to be fitted as standard.

Incidentally, the coupe shares its floor structure with the roadster, so the low slung aluminium roof doesn’t perform a load bearing function, but Mini has ensured extra on-road rigidity by putting more bracing into the oversized sills and a fixed bulkhead behind the front seats. The Coupe has a lower centre of gravity than its siblings but is 25kg heavier than the Mini hatch.

There are two Mini Coupe variants, the $51,200 Cooper S with a 135kW 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, and the JCW with the same twin-scroll unit with the output upped to 155kW to create an engine with more bite and bark.

The Mini JCW Coupe is available from $62,200, and our test vehicle arrived with an additional $5,000 worth of options which

included automatic anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors, navigation system, smart phone music interface, visual boost radio, heated windscreen washer jets, Bluetooth hands free kit with USB audio interface and the exterior mirror package.

One would have to question whether an on-the-road price of $67,200 is a little indulgent for such a class of vehicle, but then the Mini JCW Coupe is an indulgent car, and we are told that most buyers would be more than likely to tick a few options boxes when ordering.

There is absolutely no doubt that the Mini JCW Coupe is a niche model aimed at people who want to be seen in something different and are prepared to put up with a crashy urban and rural ride quality thanks to the low profile runflat tyres and firm suspension.

The trade-off from the ride quality is that this is the most capable and fun-to-drive Mini, further enhanced by the JCW set up which adds even more spice to the driving experience. Hit the sport button and the JCW Coupe metaphorically transforms itself

from a mild Madras curry into the full lip-tingling Vindaloo.

Pressing the sport button makes the engine deliver more power and torque response to much narrower throttle openings, as well as releasing more noise from the induction system. Some drivers might find this mode difficult to adjust to as it can be quite aggressive, and they may be better off leaving the engine in normal mode.

With six forward gears the JCW has fairly close gear ratios so it literally buzzes along at nearly 3,000 rpm when cruising on the motorway at the legal limit.

Unfortunately the JCW also suffers wind noise, and there’s plenty of accompanying tyre roar because there isn’t a great deal of cabin insulation to absorb it.

The Mini JCW Coupe is much better suited to being a round-the-city slicker, and used for shorter journeys, where the combination of that barky little motor and wheel-at-each corner handling will put a smile on your face every time. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but for one glorious week it certainly was mine.

SpecificationsBody type 2-door coupeDrive Front Engine Type 4-cylinderEngine Capacity 1598ccMax power 155kW/6,000 rpmMax torque 280Nm/1,850 rpmFuel Consumption 7.1L/100kmC02 emission 165g/km0 to 100km/h 6.4secAirbags 6ESP YesAir Conditioning ClimateSatellite Navigation YesCargo Cover YesBoot Capacity 280 litresWheel type 17 inch AlloySpare Tyre NonePrice $62,200

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The holistic approachAccording to FleetPartners national customer service manager Vern McLaren, over the past twelve months more and more companies are taking a more holistic approach to fleet management, finance and leasing.

“They want to know the total cost of ownership and there is a need to analyse each component of this, so that there is a total understanding of the real cost of

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Previously known in global markets as the Passat CC, the wholly revised 2012 Volkswagen CC (Comfort Coupe, in Volkswagen speak) now has its own unique identity and style that will find favour with executive user choosers.

Two models are available, the front-wheel-drive 2-litre TDI with Bluemotion technologies and the all-wheel-drive 3.6-litre V6 FSI 4Motion, both of which are fitted with a 6-speed DSG dual clutch transmission. A transparent panoramic electric tilting sunroof and radio navigation systems with NZ mapping are optional in both of these models.

The CC sits proudly above the Passat vehicle range, although it shares much of their engineering. A complete redesign of the front and rear sections of the car gave the CC

a far more individual and handsome stance. This car has a much more elegant look to

it than the previous version, but it still retains the swooping coupe roofline. This means although the rear cabin will seat five people across, the headroom is pretty tight for taller people.

Also because of the swept back rear window, the driver’s rear view when reversing or parallel parking is absolutely compromised. Fortunately VW’s park pilot front and rear sensors are standard equipment in this car - and they are needed.

There were several things I liked about the CC. Firstly, the fit and finish of build both inside and out are excellent. Nobody does quality quite like VW. Yes the interior of the CC shares much with the Passat but the doors shut with a vault-like thud, the soft-touch dashboard plastics are high quality, the switch gear is precise, and the leather seats were beautifully made and comfortable to sit in for long periods.

I also liked the analogue clock that is nicely integrated into the brushed aluminium dashboard inserts that surround the HVAC controls and transmission selector.

I also noticed that other motorists seem to be a lot friendlier towards someone driving in a Volkswagen CC despite the fact that it has many standard features which are optional extras in other premium/prestige

German brands.Those features include the easy open

sensor to the boot. Provided you have the proximity key on your person, just wave your leg under the rear bumper and hey presto, the boot lid will open. Really handy if you have your hands full!

A fatigue detection system, dual climate control air conditioning, heated seats, heat insulating window glass and adjustable DCC suspension with comfort, normal and sport modes are all part and parcel of the CC package.

Other features include a stop/start system, coasting function (disengages the transmission when the driver lifts off the accelerator when cruising), and regenerative braking which recovers braking energy back into the battery and saves fuel in the long run.

Our 2-litre TDI test car averaged between 5.7L/100km and 7L/100km during the week depending on whether it was being driven long distance or commuting through the city.

In summary the CC is a quiet and refined cruiser with little tyre roar and engine noise. It seems happiest when driving long distance and it’s definitely the choice for a user-chooser executive who covers a large territory and wants a stylish and comfortable car to do it in.

SpecificationsBody type Five-door SUV Drive Four-wheel drive Engine Type 4-cylinder turbo-dieselEngine Capacity 2179ccMax power 140kW/ 3,500rpmMax torque 420Nm/ 1,750rpmFuel Consumption 6.5L/100kmC02 emission 174g/km0 to 100km/h 8.5 secondsAirbags 7ESP YesAir Conditioning ClimateSatellite Navigation YesCargo Cover YesBoot Capacity 575 litresWheel type 19-inch alloysSpare Tyre Space saverPrice $102,990

Comfort coupeDespite the rear view (or lack thereof) Robert Barry spends a luxuriously comfortable week in the revamped 2-litre turbodiesel Volkswagen CC.

RB: How long have you been the fleet manager at Waikato Regional Council (WRC) and how did you get the role?

NH: In 2007 I started with Waikato Regional Council in their Property Services group. In January 2010 I started my new role as fleet manager, this was a result of past performance within the organisation and previous work experience.

RB: What other roles have you been involved with in the automotive industry prior to joining the WRC?

NH: I previously worked four years for a company based in Dandenong, Melbourne that carried out general repair work and servicing. They also focused on installation of units that guaranteed the same performance as petrol but using alternative fuel, LPG. I then relocated to a firm in Hamilton that specialised in servicing and repairs of European vehicles.

RB: Describe your normal day running the fleet. What issues do you deal with on a daily basis, and how about monthly and annually?

NH: Every day I face new challenges, which keeps my job interesting.

My main task is looking at ways to make our fleet safer, greener, cost effective and fit for purpose. This involves working with staff on what their core requirements are, looking at new technology and vehicles becoming available, liaising with other fleet managers on ways that they have improved

their fleet and much more.Due to today’s economic and budget

constraints I am constantly looking at ways to decrease spending both by reducing purchasing and operational costs.

Staff education is a major part of my job, this not only includes providing information on how better driving behavior (e.g. unnecessary idling time, driver techniques) can decrease overall cost to the organisation, but also training staff in the new models and the general advancement in technology we are introducing into our fleet.

In the past year, due to natural disasters (e.g. earthquake and tsumani in Japan), I have found difficulty sourcing vehicles however, we have been managing due to great relationships we have with our local suppliers and ensuring communication both with our suppliers and staff happens.

Like many organisations and businesses that have a fleet spread out over a large area we have incidents and breakdowns, to manage. Waikato Regional Council is constantly developing/improving its policies and processes to deal with these when they occur or we actively try to avoid these when possible.

RB: What are the benefits for you of being a member of AfMA?

NH: AfMA is a centralised support/information system for fleet managers. It allows me to engage with fleet managers from other organisations and businesses from around New Zealand and Australia. I am able to gain and share information and documents with people that face the same issues as myself as well as access a range of templates to assist with vehicle management.

NB: What are the benefits for WRC of having an AFMA member as its fleet manager?

NH: The biggest benefit to the regional council is access to documentation, templates and trial results. This has not only saved time and money by being able to access results of trials but has also saved time sourcing templates, which would have been designed internally or purchased from an external agency.

RB: What are the biggest changes you have implemented since you began at WRC?

NH: Waikato Regional Council has increased its vehicle Health and Safety focus by installing GPS units on high risk vehicles (off-road) and arranging suppliers to carry out monthly tyre and windscreen checks. We have included in our vehicle policy that any vehicle purchased must have a minimum 4-star fuel rating. All of the above have contributed to us meeting our KPI of a 10 percent reduction in fuel usage over the past year as well as increasing the safety of our fleet and decreasing the overall operational cost.

RB: What are the biggest challenges facing fleet managers today?

NH: I have had many discussions with other fleet managers around this and the most common answer I get back is driver behavior and senior management leading by example.

RB: What are your views on driver training?

NH: Driver training is important with vehicle features/technology constantly changing. We have spent time ensuring our fleet is fit for purpose for staff but realise supplying them with the correct training is just as important. Staff are representing our organisation and it is important to set a good example.

RB: What are your views on fleets having GPS tracking devices fitted to their fleet cars?

NH: I support GPS tracking devices being used in fleet vehicles as long as they are installed for the right reasons – assisting with health and safety, improving fleet management and reducing overall operating costs to the organisation.

RB: Money being no object, what vehicle would you buy for yourself?

NH: In the past I would have requested a 2-seater sports car. However, with our soon-to-be additions of twins to our family, and my soft spot for European vehicles, I would be happy with an upgrade to a 2012 BMW 5 Series.

Robert Barry spoke to Waikato Regional Council fleet manager Nicki Hamilton about the importance of her role within the organisation.

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The fast-growing New Zealand-owned rental car company holds the contract to provide vehicles to AA Insurance customers in Auckland and Hamilton when their own car is off the road.

Dan Alpe, managing director at Jucy Rentals, admits Swift wasn’t their first choice when they tendered for the AA Insurance contract three years ago. Jucy initially proposed using the Daihatsu Sirion, which they offer as a rental within their own company. But when they entered the second stage of the tender, Jucy brought in some year-old Suzuki Swifts from Japan – and both they and their client were impressed.

It seems AA Insurance customers were also very happy with the change, quickly passing on their feedback about how much they loved the stylish supermini.

“They loved the fact they could get into a hot hatch and drive around while their car was getting fixed,” says Alpe.

Three years later, Jucy is still very satisfied with their decision. “It wasn’t the cheapest,

but it was the one customers wanted, and the one that appealed to them most. When you consider the strong resale value, Swift was clearly the right choice,” reflects Dan.

Steve West, Suzuki New Zealand’s automobile fleet manager, says the reason behind Swift’s value on the second-hand market is simple.

“Private buyers tend to pass their Swift on to members of their family so used vehicles are few and far between,” he said.

This means buyers who can’t afford a new vehicle have to wait a long time for the chance to pick up a used model – and when that chance comes, there are usually several other buyers waiting.

West estimates it might be 10 years before a Swift eventually re-emerges.

“When these Jucy cars are sold after three years they’ll be premium vehicles, and in high demand. There are so few on the market people are prepared to pay more,” he said.

The AA Insurance contract requires Jucy to provide cars that are less than three years old,

so the company is currently in the process of replacing the original fleet.

Alpe admits the Swift is still not the cheapest option but argues, “it’s far better for us long term.”

Jucy has also factored in the benefits that lie beyond the economy, performance and appeal of Swift itself. Alpe says the company has embraced the opportunity to partner with Suzuki.

“We’re passionate about our brand – and we believe Suzuki is too. It’s a good fit. When you put Suzuki, Jucy and AA Insurance together, you get the combined strength of three iconic brands,” he said.

The team at Suzuki is equally full of praise for Jucy, describing the ambitious company as a “delightful” brand to deal with.

“They know exactly what they want – and one thing is to get the best value they can,” says Steve West.

Delivery of the new Swifts will be staggered throughout the year, with the last of the new fleet due in October.

A fleet of 160 new Suzuki Swifts is to form the backbone of a Jucy Rentals contract to provide courtesy vehicles for AA Insurance customers in the upper North Island.

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2.0 2000 4dr Sed 429902.4 2400 4dr Sed 454902.4 Elite 2400 4 dr Sed 499902.4 Elite Limited 2000 4 dr Sed 52990i40 wagon

2.0 wagon 2000 5dr Wag 44990ix35

2.0 2WD 2000 5dr Wag 404902.4 4WD 2400 5dr Wag 454902.4 Elite 4WD 2400 5dr Wag 499902.0 R CRDi 4WD 2000 5dr Wag 509902.0 R CRDi Elite 4WD 2000 5dr Wag 54990Santa Fe

2.4 5 Seat 2400 5dr Wag 539902.2 CRDi 5 seat 2200 5dr Wag 599902.4 Elite 7 seat 2400 5dr Wag 599902.2 CRDi 7 seat 2200 5dr Wag 609903.5 V6 Elite 2WD 7seat 3500 5 dr Wag 609902.2 CRDi Elite 7 seat 2200 5dr Wag 66990

JAGUARXF

2.2 Luxury 2200 4dr Sed 900003.0 V6 Luxury 3000 4dr Sed 950003.0D Luxury 3000 4dr Sed 1000003.0D S Luxury 3000 4dr Sed 1150005.0 V8 Luxury 5000 4dr Sed 125000XFR 4200 4dr Sed 170000XJ

3.0D Premium Luxury 3000 4dr Sed 1550003.0D Premium Luxury LWB 3000 4dr Sed 1625005.0 V8 Premium Luxury 5000 4dr Sed 1800005.0 V8 Premium Luxury LWB 5000 4dr Sed 1875005.0 V8 Portfolio 5000 4dr Sed 2000005.0 V8 SC Portfolio 5000 4dr Sed 240000

JEEPPatriot

2.4 Sport 2400 5dr Wag 399902.4 Ltd 2400 5dr Wag 43990Compass

2.4 Ltd 2400 5dr Wag 439902.4L Limited 2400 5dr Wag 43990Cherokee

3.7L V6 Sport 3700 5dr Wag 489903.7L V6 Limited 3700 5dr Wag 539902.8L CRD Limited 2800 5dr Wag 58990Wrangler

Renegade Petrol 4000 2dr Wag 51990Rubicon 4000 2dr Wag 55990Renegade Petrol 4000 4dr Wag 56990Renegade Diesel 2800 4dr Wag 61990Rubicon Petrol 4000 4dr Wag 60990Grand Cherokee

3.6 V6 Laredo 3600 5dr Wag 649903.0 Laredo CRD 3000 5dr Wag 699903.6 V6 Ltd 3600 5dr Wag 799905.7 V8 Ltd 5700 5dr Wag 869903.0 Ltd CRD 3000 5dr Wag 919905.7 V8 Overland 5700 5dr Wag 919903.0 OverlandCRD 3000 5dr Wag 969906.1L V8 SRT-8 6100 5dr Wag 106990

KIAPicanto

1.25 LX 1200 5dr Hbk 18590 189901.25 EX 1200 5dr Hbk 20990Rio

1.4 LX hatch 1400 5dr Hbk 22990 234901.4 LX hatch diesel 1400 5dr Hbk 249901.4 EX hatch 1400 5dr Hbk 25790Soul

1.6 petrol 1600 5dr Hbk 30490Cerato

2.0 LX hatch 2000 4dr Hbk 304902.0 SX hatch 2000 4dr Hbk 349902.0 LX sedan 2000 4dr Sed 304902.0 SX sedan 2000 4dr Sed 349902.0 SX Koup 2000 2dr Cpe 34990Optima

2.4LX GDi 2400 4dr Sed 469902.4 Ltd GDi 2400 4dr Sed 50990Sportage

2.0 Urban LX FWD 2000 5dr Wag 339902.0 Urban EX FWD 2000 5dr Wag 379902.4 Petrol EX AWD 2400 5dr Wag 429902.4 Petrol LTD AWD 2400 5dr Wag 469902.0R Diesel EX AWD 2000 5dr Wag 479902.0R Diesel LTD AWD 2000 5dr Wag 51990Sorento R

2.4 Urban FWD 7 seat 2400 5dr Wag 469902.4 LX AWD 7 seat 2400 5dr Wag 494902.2 Urban FWD 7 seat diesel 2200 5dr Wag 499902.2 LX AWD 7 seat diesel 2200 5dr Wag 52990 2.2 EX AWD 7 seat diesel 2200 5dr Wag 574902.2 Limited AWD 7 seat dsl 2200 5dr Wag 64990Carnival

2.9 diesel EX 2900 5dr Wag 459903.8 V6 LTD 3800 5dr Wag 51990

LAND ROVERDefender

90 Station Wagon SE 2400 4dr Wag 68500110 Station Wag SE 2400 4dr Wag 71500Freelander 2

2.2D TD4 SE 2200 5dr Wag 660002.2D TD4 HSE 2200 5dr Wag 660002.2 SD4 2200 5dr Wag 690002.2 SD4 HSE 2200 5dr Wag 81000Discovery 4

2.7 TDV6 2700 5dr Wag 920003.0 SDV6 3000 5dr Wag 1100003.0 SDV6 HSE 3000 5dr Wag 1240005.0 V8 HSE 5000 5dr Wag 159000Evoque

TD4 Pure wagon 2200 5dr Wag 79990TD4 Dynamic wagon 2200 5drWag 96500TD4 Prestige wagon 2200 5drWag 98000SD4 Pure wagon 2200 5dr Wag 86500SD4 Dynamic wagon 2200 5drWag 103000SD4 Prestige wagon 2200 5drWag 104500Si4 Pure wagon 2000 5dr Wag 86500



CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man AutoNEWPRICESABARTH500

Essesse 1400 3dr Hbk 42990 Essesse convertible 1400 3dr Hbk 46990695 Tributo Ferrari 1400 3dr Hbk 79990

ALFA ROMEOMito

1.4 1400 3dr Hbk 36990 1.4 MultiairTCT 1400 3dr Hbk 399901.4 Multiair Sport TCT 1400 3dr Hbk 429901.4 Multiair QV 1400 3dr Hbk 42990Giulietta

Giulietta Multiair 1400 4dr Sed 49990 Giulietta QV 2400 4dr Sed 54990 159

2.2 JTS Petrol TI 2200 4dr Sed 59990 629901.8 Turbo Ti 1800 4dr Sed 629902.4 JTD Diesel TI 2400 4dr Sed 699903.2 Q4 Petrol TI 3200 4dr Sed 849902.4 Sportwagon Diesel TI 2400 5dr Wag 729903.2 Q4 Sportwagon Petrol 3200 5dr Wag 87990

AUDIA1 Hatch

1.4 TSFI S tronic 1400 3Dr Hbk 398001.4 TSFI Sport S tronic 1400 3Dr Hbk 428001.4 TSFI Sport Plus S tronic 1400 3Dr Hbk 47500A3 Sportback

1.4 TFSI S tronic 1400 5dr Hbk 474001.4 TFSI Sport S tronic 1400 5dr Hbk 549001.8 TFSI Sport S tronic 1800 5dr Hbk 614002.0 TDI S tronic 2000 5dr Hbk 549002.0 TDI Sport S tronic 2000 5dr Hbk 61400 S3 Quattro S tronic 2000 3dr Hbk 83700RS3 Quattro S tronic 2000 3dr Hbk 999001.8 TFSI Cabriolet 1800 3dr Cab 61800A4 Sedan

2.0 TDI 2000 4dr Sed 719002.0 TFSI 2000 4dr Sed 719002.7 TDI 2700 4dr Sed 819002.0 TFSI quattro 2000 4dr Sed 869003.0 TDI quattro 3200 4dr Sed 107400S4 3.0 TFSI quattro 3000 4dr Sed 121400A4 Avant

2.0 TDI 2000 5dr Wag 759002.0 TFSI 2000 5dr Wag 759002.7 TDI 2700 5dr Wag 859002.0 TFSI quattro 2000 5dr Wag 909003.0 TDI quattro 3000 5dr Wag 111400S4 3.0 TFSI quattro 3000 5dr Wag 125400allroad 2.0 TFSI quattro 2000 5dr Wag 89900A5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic 3000 2dr Cpe 118500S5 3.0 TFSI quattro 3000 2dr Cpe 133400RS5 4.2 FSI quattro 4200 2dr Cpe 1719002.0 TFSI quattro Sportback 2000 5dr Cpe 942003.0 TDI quattro Sportback 3000 5dr Cpe 112500S5 3.0 TFSI Sportback 3000 5dr Cpe 1349002.0 TFSI Cabriolet 2000 2dr Cab 111600S5 3.0 TFSI Cabriolet 3000 2dr Cab 135700TT

2.0 TFSI Coupe 2000 2dr Cpe 899002.0T TTS quattro Coupe 2000 2dr Cpe 1145002.5T TTRS quattro Coupe 2500 2dr Cpe 137900 144300 A6

3.0 TDI quattro 150kW 3000 4dr Sed 1187003.0 TDI quattro 180kW 3000 4dr Sed 1137003.0 TFSI quattro 3000 4dr Sed 1337003.0 TDI quattro Avant 3000 5dr Wag 138700A7

3.0 TDI quattro S'back 3000 4dr Sed 143700 3.0 TFSI quattro S'back 3000 4dr Sed 143700 Q3

2.0 TDi quattro 2000 5dr SUV 70900Q5

2.0 TDi quattro 2000 5dr SUV 879003.0 TDi quattro 3000 5dr SUV 108900Q7

3.0 TDI quattro 3000 5dr SUV 1209004.2 TDI quattro 4200 5dr SUV 1485006.0 TDI quattro 6000 5dr SUV 255500A8

3.0 TDI quattro 3000 4dr Sed 1847003.0 TDI quattro LWB 3000 4dr Sed 1987004.2 TDI quattro 4200 4dr Sed 2152004.2 TDI quattro LWB 4200 4dr Sed 229200

BMW1 Series

116i 1600 5dr Hbk 49700118i 1600 5dr Hbk 55500118d 1800 5dr Hbk 56500 56500123d SE Coupe 2000 2dr Cpe 72600135i Coupe M Sport 3000 2dr Cpe 908001 M Coupe 3000 2dr Cpe 111200118i ES Convertible 2000 2dr Cab 60800118i SE Convertible 2000 2dr Cab 66800118d Cabriolet SE 2000 2dr Cab 69600123d Cabriolet SE 2000 2dr Cab 80600135i Cabriolet M Sport 3000 2dr Cab 988003 Series

320i 2000 4dr Sed 74300320d 2000 4dr Sed 74700320i Sport/Modern/Luxury 2000 4dr Sed 77300320d Sport/Modern/Luxury 2000 4dr Sed 77800328i 2000 4dr Sed 85900328i Sport/Modern/Luxury 2000 4dr Sed 87900335i 3000 4dr Sed 106900335i Sport/Modern/Luxury 3000 4dr Sed 108900335d SE 3000 4dr Sed 112700M3 Sedan 4000 4dr Sed 158600 165800M3 Sedan HP 4000 4dr Sed 168600 175800320d Touring ES 2000 5dr Wag 74700320d Touring SE 2000 5dr Wag 85300320d Touring Sport 2000 5dr Wag 91300335d Touring SE 3000 5dr Wag 116700335d Touring Sport 3000 5dr Wag 123300335i Coupe SE 3000 2drCpe 134800330d Coupe SE 3000 2drCpe 120700M3 Coupe 4000 2dr Cpe 175800 182200325i Convertible SE 2500 2drCon 120200335i Convertible SE 3000 2drCon 146200M3 Convertible 4000 2dr Con 186000 1932005 Series Sedan & Touring520d SE 2000 4dr Sed 112400528i SE 2500 4dr Sed 130400535i SE 3000 4dr Sed 149000535d SE 3000 4dr Sed 151500550i SE 4400 4dr Sed 179400520d Touring 2000 5dr Wag 117500530d GT 3000 5dr Sed 156900X1

sDrive18d 1800 5dr Wag 62800sDrive20d 2000 5dr Wag 69700xDrive20d 2000 5dr Wag 73700XDrive23d 2000 5dr Wag 79700X3

xDrive20d 2000 5dr Wag 89600xDrive30d 3000 5dr Wag 110300X5

xDrive30d SE 3000 5dr Wag 133600xDrive40d Sport 3000 5dr Wag 148000xDrive50i SE 4600 5dr Wag 170100X6

xDrive40d SE 3000 5dr Wag 156000xDrive50i SE 4400 5dr Wag 184600

CHERYJ1

1.3 hatch 1300 5dr Hat 12990J3

1.6 hatch 1600 5dr Hat 16990J11

2.0 SUV 2000 5dr Wag 21990 23990

CHRYSLERGrand Voyager

Grand Voyager R/T Limited 3300 5dr Wag 81990300C

300 Limited 3.6 V6 3600 4dr Sed 57990300 Limited 3.0 V6 diesel 3000 4dr Sed 62990300 C 3.6 V6 3600 4dr Sed 62990300 C 3.0 CRD 3000 4dr Sed 67990300 C Luxury 3.6 V6 3600 4dr Sed 67990300 C Luxury 3.0 CRD 3000 4dr Sed 739906.4 SRT-8 6400 4dr Sed 87990

CITROËNC3

1.6 VTR 1600 5dr Hbk 27990DS3

1.6 VTi EGS 70kW 1600 3dr Hbk 29990DSTYLE 1.6 VTi 1600 3dr Hbk 37990DSPORT 1.6 VTi 1600 3dr Hbk 39990 C4

1.6 VTi 88kW 1600 5dr Hbk 299901.6 Turbo EGS 1600 5dr Hbk 399901.6 HDI EGS Exclusive 1600 5dr Hbk 399902.0 Grand Picasso HDI 2000 5dr Wag 44990DS4

1.6 So Chic EGS 115kW 1600 5dr Hbk 449902.0 Sport Chic 147kW 2000 5dr Hbk 48990 1.6 So Chic HDI EGS Exclusive 1600 5dr Hbk 46990C5

2.0 Turbo Comfort 115kW 2000 4dr Sed 469902.0 HDi Comfort 120kW 2000 4dr Sed 499902.0 HDi Exclusive 120kW 2000 4dr Sed 629903.0 HDi Exclusive 177kW 3000 4dr Sed 749902.0 HDI Comfort Tourer 2000 5dr Wag 52990C6

3.0 HDi Exclusive 177kW 3000 4dr Cpe POA

DAIHATSUSirion

1.3 1300 5dr Hbk 18990 199901.5 SX 1500 5dr Hbk 23490Terios

1.5 4WD 1500 5dr Wag 26240 272501.5 SX 4WD 1500 5dr Wag 29590

DODGECaliber

2.0 SXT 2000 5dr Wag 26990Journey

2.7 SXT 2700 5dr Wag 399902.7 R/T 2700 5dr Wag 459902.0 R/T CRDi 2000 5dr Wag 54990Nitro

3.7 SE 3700 5dr Wag 359003.7 SXT 3700 5dr Wag 51990

FIAT500

1.4 Lounge 1400 3dr Hbk 26990 294901.4 Convertible 1400 3dr Cpe 29990 32490

FORDFiesta

1.6 Econetic diesel 1600 5dr Hbk 309901.6 LX Hatch 1600 5dr Hbk 23990 254901.6 LX diesel 1600 5dr Hbk 269901.6 Zetec hatch 1600 5dr Hbk 25990 274901.6 AB35hatch 1600 5dr Hbk 25990 Focus

1.6 Ambiente 1600 5dr Hbk 354902.0 Trend 2000 5dr Hbk 384902.0 Trend diesel 2000 5dr Hbk 414902.0 Sport 2000 5dr Hbk 444902.0 Titanium 2000 5dr Hbk 494902.0 Titanium sedan 2000 5dr Sed 49490Mondeo

2.3 LX Hatch 2300 5dr Hbk 429902.3 LX Wagon 2300 5dr Wag 449902.0 LX Diesel Hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 459002.0 LX Diesel Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 474902.0 Zetec Diesel Hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 49990 2.0 Zetec Diesel Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 514902.0 Titanium Diesel 2000 5dr Hbk 549902.0 Zetec Ecoboost Hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 479902.0 Titanium Ecoboost Hat. 2000 5dr Hbk 52990Territory

4.0 RWD TX 4000 5dr Wag 499902.7 AWD TX Diesel 2700 5dr Wag 599904.0 RWD TS 4000 5dr Wag 549902.7 RWD TS Diesel 2700 5dr Wag 599902.7 AWD TS Diesel 2700 5dr Wag 649904.0 Titanium RWD 4000 5dr Wag 599902.7 Titanium AWD diesel 2700 5dr Wag 69900FG Falcon

XT Sedan 4000 4dr Sed 48490XR6 4000 4dr Sed 53990XR6 4000 4dr Sed 58990G6E 4000 4dr Sed 58990G6E Turbo 4000 4dr Sed 63990 4.0 XR6 AB 4000 4dr Sed 56990FG FPV GS 4000 4dr Sed 73990 73990F6-E 4000 4dr Sed 89990GT 5400 4dr Sed 86990 86990GT-P 5400 4dr Sed 95990 95990GT-E 5400 4dr Sed 95990


CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man Auto NE

WPR

ICES

GREAT WALL MOTORSX200

X200 4x4 SUV diesel 2000 5dr Wag 31990X200 4x4 SUV diesel auto 2000 5dr Wag 34990X240

X240 4x4 SUV 2400 5dr Wag 28990X2004x4 diesel SUV 2000 5dr Wag 31990

HOLDENBarina1.6 5 dr hatch 1600 5dr Hbk 22990 24990 Barina Spark

1.2 CD 1200 3dr Hbk 16990 1.2 CDX 1200 3dr Hbk 19490Cruze

1.8 CD sedan 1800 4dr Sed 30400 304001.8 CD hatch 1800 5dr Hbk 30900 324001.4 CD turbo sedan 1400 4dr Sed 339001.4 CD turbo hatch 1400 4dr Hbk 344002.0 CD diesel sedan 2000 4dr Sed 369002.0 CD diesel hatch 2000 4dr Hbk 374001.8 CDX sedan 1800 5dr Sed 319001.8 CDX hatch 1800 5dr Hbk 345001.4L SRi turbo hatch 1400 4dr Hbk 36400 379001.4 SRi-V turbo sedan 1400 4dr Sed 38900 404001.4 SRi-V turbo hatch 1400 4dr Hbk 39400 40900Captiva 5

2.4L Petrol Captiva 2WD 2400 5dr Wag 38490 39990 2.2L Diesel 2WD 2200 5dr Wag 44990Captiva 7

2.4 SX 2WD 2400 5dr Wag 41890 3.0 CX V6 AWD 3000 5dr Wag 508903.0 LX V6 AWD 3000 5dr Wag 558902.2 SX Diesel 2WD 2200 5dr Wag 458902.2 CX Diesel AWD 2200 5dr Wag 528902.2 LX Diesel AWD 2200 5dr Wag 57890VE Commodore Series II

Omega V6 SIDI 3000 4dr Sed 49990Omega V6 LPG 3600 4dr Sed 53490Berlina V6 SIDI 3000 4dr Sed 57290Berlina V6 LPG 3600 4dr Sed 53790SV6 SIDI 3600 4dr Sed 55490SV6 LPG 3600 4dr Sed 58990SS V8 6000 4dr Sed 61490SS V8 V-series 6000 4dr Sed 71590SS V8 V-series Redline 6000 4dr Sed 74490Calais V6 SIDI 3600 4dr Sed 58790Calais V-seies V6 SIDI 3600 4dr Sed 66790Calais V-series V8 6000 4dr Sed 72390Caprice LPG 3600 4dr Sed 75190VE Commodore Sportwagon Series II

Omega V6 SIDI 3000 5dr Wag 52390Omega V6 LPG 3600 5dr Wag 55890 SV6 SIDI 3600 5dr Wag 57890SV6 LPG 3600 5dr Wag 61390SS V8 V-series 6000 5dr Wag 74290SS V8 V-series Redline 6000 5dr Wag 77190Calais V V6 SIDI 3600 5dr Wag 68990Calais V8 V-series 6000 5dr Wag 74690HSV E-Series 3

Clubsport R8 6200 4dr Sed 88990 90290Clubsport R8 Tourer 6200 5dr Wag 89990 91290Clubsport Black R8 6200 4dr Sed 93990 95290 GTS 6200 4dr Sed 101990 104290Senator Signature 6200 4dr Sed 106990 106990Grange 6200 4dr Sed 110990Maloo R8 Ute 6200 2dr Ute 84990 86290WM Caprice Series II

Caprice V6 SIDI 3600 4dr Sed 71690Caprice V8 AFM 6000 4dr Sed 85490

HONDAJazz

1.3 S 1300 5dr Hbk 24700 285001.5 Sport 1500 5dr Hbk 31200City1.5 S 1500 4dr Sed 26900 295001.5 E 1500 4dr Sed 319001.5 E Leather 1500 4dr Sed 35200Civic

1.8S 1800 4dr Sed 32900 349001.8S Sport 1800 4dr Sed 35400 374002.0S 2000 4dr Sed 38500IMA petrol/electric 1300 4dr Sed 43500 46000Civic Euro hatch

1.8S 1800 4dr Hbk 32900 349001.8L 1800 4dr Hbk 38900

InsightS 1300 5dr Hbk 35600SX 1300 5dr Hbk 36200E 1300 5dr Hbk 38800N 1300 5dr Hbk 40000CR-Z

SR 1300 3dr Hbk 44900 44900Sport 1300 3dr Hbk 47000 47000Mugen 1300 3dr Hbk 49900 49900Accord Euro

Euro S 2400 4dr Sed 43700 47200Euro L 2400 4dr Sed 51000Euro Tourer L 2400 5dr Wag 53200CR-V

S 2000 5dr Wag 39900Sport 2400 5dr Wag 48900Accord V6

V6 LN 3500 4dr Sed 56600V6 LN Mugen 3500 4dr Sed 67335V6 LN Sport 3500 4dr Sed 59670Odyssey

S 2400 5dr Wag 47000

HYUNDAIi20

1.4 GL 1400 5dr Hbk 25490 259901.4 1400 5dr Hbk 25990 26990i30

1.8 1800 5dr Hbk 34490 359902.0 2000 5dr Hbk 344901.6 CRDi diesel 1600 5dr Hbk 38490 399901.8 Elite 2000 5dr Hbk 369901.6 CRDi Elite diesel 1600 5dr Hbk 439901.6 wagon 1600 5dr Wag 339901.6 CRDi wagon diesel 1600 5dr Wag 389902.0 Elite wagon 2000 5dr Wag 404901.6 CRDi Elite wagon diesel 1600 5dr Wag 42990Accent

1.6 hatch 1600 5dr Hbk 319901.6 Elite hatch 1600 5dr Hbk 359901.6 sedan 1600 4dr Sed 319901.6 Elite sedan 1600 4dr Sed 359901.6 CRDi sedan diesel 1600 5dr Sed 35990Elantra

1.8 Petrol 1800 4dr Sed 359901.8 Elite 1800 4dr Sed 39990 1.8 Elite Ltd 1800 4dr Sed 41990Veloster

1.6 GDI DCT 6-speed 1600 4dr Hat 399901.6 GDI DCT 6-speed Elite 1600 4dr Sed 44990i45

2.0 2000 4dr Sed 429902.4 2400 4dr Sed 454902.4 Elite 2400 4 dr Sed 499902.4 Elite Limited 2000 4 dr Sed 52990i40 wagon

2.0 wagon 2000 5dr Wag 44990ix35

2.0 2WD 2000 5dr Wag 404902.4 4WD 2400 5dr Wag 454902.4 Elite 4WD 2400 5dr Wag 499902.0 R CRDi 4WD 2000 5dr Wag 509902.0 R CRDi Elite 4WD 2000 5dr Wag 54990Santa Fe

2.4 5 Seat 2400 5dr Wag 539902.2 CRDi 5 seat 2200 5dr Wag 599902.4 Elite 7 seat 2400 5dr Wag 599902.2 CRDi 7 seat 2200 5dr Wag 609903.5 V6 Elite 2WD 7seat 3500 5 dr Wag 609902.2 CRDi Elite 7 seat 2200 5dr Wag 66990

JAGUARXF

2.2 Luxury 2200 4dr Sed 900003.0 V6 Luxury 3000 4dr Sed 950003.0D Luxury 3000 4dr Sed 1000003.0D S Luxury 3000 4dr Sed 1150005.0 V8 Luxury 5000 4dr Sed 125000XFR 4200 4dr Sed 170000XJ

3.0D Premium Luxury 3000 4dr Sed 1550003.0D Premium Luxury LWB 3000 4dr Sed 1625005.0 V8 Premium Luxury 5000 4dr Sed 1800005.0 V8 Premium Luxury LWB 5000 4dr Sed 1875005.0 V8 Portfolio 5000 4dr Sed 2000005.0 V8 SC Portfolio 5000 4dr Sed 240000

JEEPPatriot

2.4 Sport 2400 5dr Wag 399902.4 Ltd 2400 5dr Wag 43990Compass

2.4 Ltd 2400 5dr Wag 439902.4L Limited 2400 5dr Wag 43990Cherokee

3.7L V6 Sport 3700 5dr Wag 489903.7L V6 Limited 3700 5dr Wag 539902.8L CRD Limited 2800 5dr Wag 58990Wrangler

Renegade Petrol 4000 2dr Wag 51990Rubicon 4000 2dr Wag 55990Renegade Petrol 4000 4dr Wag 56990Renegade Diesel 2800 4dr Wag 61990Rubicon Petrol 4000 4dr Wag 60990Grand Cherokee

3.6 V6 Laredo 3600 5dr Wag 649903.0 Laredo CRD 3000 5dr Wag 699903.6 V6 Ltd 3600 5dr Wag 799905.7 V8 Ltd 5700 5dr Wag 869903.0 Ltd CRD 3000 5dr Wag 919905.7 V8 Overland 5700 5dr Wag 919903.0 OverlandCRD 3000 5dr Wag 969906.1L V8 SRT-8 6100 5dr Wag 106990

KIAPicanto

1.25 LX 1200 5dr Hbk 18590 189901.25 EX 1200 5dr Hbk 20990Rio

1.4 LX hatch 1400 5dr Hbk 22990 234901.4 LX hatch diesel 1400 5dr Hbk 249901.4 EX hatch 1400 5dr Hbk 25790Soul

1.6 petrol 1600 5dr Hbk 30490Cerato

2.0 LX hatch 2000 4dr Hbk 304902.0 SX hatch 2000 4dr Hbk 349902.0 LX sedan 2000 4dr Sed 304902.0 SX sedan 2000 4dr Sed 349902.0 SX Koup 2000 2dr Cpe 34990Optima

2.4LX GDi 2400 4dr Sed 469902.4 Ltd GDi 2400 4dr Sed 50990Sportage

2.0 Urban LX FWD 2000 5dr Wag 339902.0 Urban EX FWD 2000 5dr Wag 379902.4 Petrol EX AWD 2400 5dr Wag 429902.4 Petrol LTD AWD 2400 5dr Wag 469902.0R Diesel EX AWD 2000 5dr Wag 479902.0R Diesel LTD AWD 2000 5dr Wag 51990Sorento R

2.4 Urban FWD 7 seat 2400 5dr Wag 469902.4 LX AWD 7 seat 2400 5dr Wag 494902.2 Urban FWD 7 seat diesel 2200 5dr Wag 499902.2 LX AWD 7 seat diesel 2200 5dr Wag 52990 2.2 EX AWD 7 seat diesel 2200 5dr Wag 574902.2 Limited AWD 7 seat dsl 2200 5dr Wag 64990Carnival

2.9 diesel EX 2900 5dr Wag 459903.8 V6 LTD 3800 5dr Wag 51990

LAND ROVERDefender

90 Station Wagon SE 2400 4dr Wag 68500110 Station Wag SE 2400 4dr Wag 71500Freelander 2

2.2D TD4 SE 2200 5dr Wag 660002.2D TD4 HSE 2200 5dr Wag 660002.2 SD4 2200 5dr Wag 690002.2 SD4 HSE 2200 5dr Wag 81000Discovery 4

2.7 TDV6 2700 5dr Wag 920003.0 SDV6 3000 5dr Wag 1100003.0 SDV6 HSE 3000 5dr Wag 1240005.0 V8 HSE 5000 5dr Wag 159000Evoque

TD4 Pure wagon 2200 5dr Wag 79990TD4 Dynamic wagon 2200 5drWag 96500TD4 Prestige wagon 2200 5drWag 98000SD4 Pure wagon 2200 5dr Wag 86500SD4 Dynamic wagon 2200 5drWag 103000SD4 Prestige wagon 2200 5drWag 104500Si4 Pure wagon 2000 5dr Wag 86500



CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man AutoNEWPRICESSi4 Dynamic wagon 2000 5dr Wag 103000Si4 Prestige wagon 2000 5dr Wag 104500* add $2,000 to these prices for 3-door Coupe models

Range RoverSport TDV6 3000 5dr Wag 138000Sport 5.0 V8 5000 5dr Wag 138000Sport 5.0 V8 Supercharged 5000 5dr Wag 179000Vogue TDV8 3600 5dr Wag 196000Vogue 5.0 V8 Supercharged 5000 5dr Wag 226000

LEXUSCT200h hybrid 1800 5dr Hbk 54500CT200h Ltd hybrid 1800 5dr Hbk 70600CT200h F Sport hybrid 1800 5dr Hbk 72000IS250 V6 2500 4dr Sed 69990IS250 V6 Limited 2500 4dr Sed 86990IS250 C Convertible 2500 2dr Cpe 95500IS250 C Convertible Ltd 2500 2dr Cpe 103700IS350 V6 Limited 3500 4dr Sed 101900IS350 V6 sport 3500 4dr Sed 103300IS F V8 5000 4dr Sed 151900LS460 4600 4dr Sed 224900GS250 V6 2500 4dr Sed 102900GS250 V6 F Sport 2500 4dr Sed 108900GS350 V6 3500 4dr Sed 117900GS350 V6 F Sport 3500 4dr Sed 125900GS400h V6 Hybrid 3500 4dr Sed 134900GS400h V6 Hybrid F Sport 3500 4dr Sed 134900LS600hl Hybrid 5000 4dr Lim 280300RX350 V6 3500 5dr Wag 104900RX350 V6 Limited 3500 5dr Wag 116300RX450H V6 Hybrid 3500 5dr Wag 118600RX450H V6 Hybrid SE 3500 5dr Wag 128900RX450H V6 Hybrid Limited 3500 5dr Wag 138100LX570 4WD 5700 5dr Wag 196400

MAZDAMazda2

1.5 Classic 1500 5dr Hbk 23245 246451.5 Sport 1500 5dr Hbk 25155 26555Mazda3

GLX Sedan 2000 4dr Sed 32795GSX Sedan 2000 4dr Sed 35295SP25 Sedan 2500 4dr Sed 41195SP25 Limited Sedan 2500 4dr Sed 44195GLX Hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 31695 32795GSX Hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 35295Skyactiv Hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 37395SP25 Hatch 2500 5dr Hbk 39695 41195SP25 Limited Hatch 2500 5dr Hbk 44195MPS Hatch 2300 5dr Hbk 49195 Mazda6

2.0 Sedan GLX 2000 4dr Sed 419452.5 Sedan GSX 2500 4dr Sed 439452.5 Sedan Limited 2500 4dr Sed 503452.5 Sport Hatch GSX 2500 5dr Lbk 458952.5 Sport Hatch Limited 2500 5dr Lbk 49595 510952.0 Sport Wagon GLX 2000 5dr Wag 437952.5 Sport Wagon GSX 2500 5dr Wag 45695MX-5

2.0L Roadster 2000 2dr Cab 51100 2.0L Coupe 2000 2dr Cpe 55100 57150RX-8

Coupe 1300 4dr Cpe 56695 56695CX-5

GLX FWD 2000 5dr SUV 39690GSX FWD 2000 5dr SUV 41390GSX AWD 2000 5dr SUV 43390GSX AWD diesel 2200 5dr SUV 46990Limited AWD 2000 5dr SUV 52990Limited AWD diesel 2200 5dr SUV 55990CX-7

GSX AWD 2500 5dr SUV 40195Limited AWD 2300 5dr SUV 48995CX-9

Limited AWD 3700 5dr SUV 59995

MERCEDES BENZB Class

B180 1600 5d hbk 49990B200 1600 5d hbk 56990B200 CDI 2000 5d hbk 56900C Class

C200 CGI BlueEfficiency 1800 4dr Sed 69900C220 CDI BlueEfficiency 1800 4dr Sed 72500C250 CDI BlueEfficiency 1800 4dr Sed 87500C250 CGI Avantgarde BE 1800 4dr Sed 84900C300 CGI BlueEfficiency 3000 4dr Sed 99900

C300 Avantgarde 3000 4dr Sed 101900C350 CDI Avantgarde BE 3000 4dr Sed 109900C63 AMG 6200 4dr Sed 166900CLC 200K Sport Coupe 1800 2dr Cpe 65990E Class

E250 CDI Executive 2200 4dr Sed 106900E250 CGI Executive 1800 4dr Sed 106900E250 CDI Elegance/Avantg 2200 4dr Sed 122900E250 CGI Elegance/Avantg 1800 4dr Sed 122900E350 Elegance /Avantgarde 3500 4dr Sed 142900E350 CDI Elegance/Avantg 3000 4dr Sed 142900E500 Elegance/Avantgarde 5400 4dr Sed 176900E63 6200 4dr Sed 248900E250 CDI Coupe 2200 2dr Cpe 122900E350 Coupe 3500 2dr Cpe 122900E500 Coupe 5400 2dr Cpe 176900E250 CGI Cabriolet 1800 2dr Cab 134900E350 Cabriolet 3500 2dr Cab 154900E500 Cabriolet 5400 2dr Cab 188900R class

320 CDI SWB 3000 4dr Sed 123900350 SWB 3500 4dr Sed 123900ML class

ML 250 BlueTec 2100 5dr Wag 99900 ML 250 BlueTec Exclusive 2100 5dr Wag 112900 ML 350 BlueTec 3000 5dr Wag 122900 ML 350 BlueEfficiency 3000 5dr Wag 122900 ML 500 5000 5dr Wag 150900 ML 63 AMG 6300 5dr Wag 197990

MINIRay 1600 3dr Hbk 29200 31900Cooper Hatch 1600 3dr Hbk 36200 39200Cooper D 1600 3dr Hbk 40600 43600Cooper S Hatch 1600 3dr Hbk 44200 47200John Cooper Works 1600 3dr Hbk 54800 Clubman Cooper 1600 4dr Wgn 41200 44200Clubman Cooper D 1600 4dr Wgn 45600 48600Clubman Cooper S 1600 4dr Wag 49200 52200Countryman Cooper 1600 5dr Wgn 45900 48900Countryman Cooper D 1600 5dr Wgn 49200 52200Countryman Cooper D AWD 1600 5dr Wgn 51900 55900Countryman Cooper S 1600 5dr Wgn 54200 57200Countryman Cooper S AWD 1600 5dr Wgn 57200 60200Cooper Convertible 1600 2dr Cab 46200 49200Cooper S Convertible 1600 2dr Cab 54220 57200

MITSUBISHIColt

1.5 LS 1500 5dr Hbk 234901.5 Plus LS 1500 5dr Hbk 28590Lancer

2.0 ES sedan 2000 4dr Sed 28590 306902.0 SX sedan 2000 4dr Sed 332902.0 VR sedan 2000 4dr Sed 362902.4 VR-X sedan 2400 4dr Sed 39390 408902.0 Turbo Ralliart sedan 2000 4dr Sed 519002.0 ES hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 28590 306902.0 SX hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 332902.0 VR hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 362902.4 VR-X hatch 2400 5dr Hbk 39390 40890ASX

2.0 LS 2000 5dr Hbk 362902.0 Sport 2000 5dr Hbk 338902 0 LS AWD 2000 5dr Hbk 388902.0 Sport AWD 2000 5dr Hbk 429901.8 D4 Sport diesel 1800 5dr Hbk 46990Outlander

2.0 ES front-wheel-drive 2000 5dr Wag 388902.4 LS AWD 2400 5dr Wag 429902.4 XLS AWD 7 seats 2400 5dr Wag 459902.4 VR-X AWD 7 seats 2400 5dr Wag 510903.0 VR AWD 7 seats 3000 5dr Wag 510903.0 VR-X AWD 7 seats 3000 5dr Wag 56190Challenger

2.5 TD GLS 2500 5dr Wag 582902.5 TD Exceed 2500 5dr Wag 63390Pajero

3.2 CDI GLS 3200 5dr Wag 756903.2 CDI Exceed 3200 5dr Wag 868903.8 V6 Exceed 3800 5dr Wag 86890

NISSANMicra

1.4 ST 1400 5dr Hbk 226001.4 RX 1400 5dr Hbk 24100Tiida

1.8 Hatch ST 1800 5dr Hbk 31300

1.8 Sedan ST 1800 5dr Sed 313001.8 Sedan /Hatch Ti 1800 Sed/Hbk 34100Juke

1.6 ST 1600 5dr Hbk 319001.6 Ti 1600 5dr Hbk 33900Wingroad

1.8 ST-L CVT 1800 5dr Wag 34400Qashqai

ST 2000 5dr Hbk 36700Ti 2000 5dr Hbk 40800+2 wagon ST 2000 5dr Wag 40800Maxima

350L 3500 4dr Sed 52990370Z

Coupe 3700 2dr Cpe 75700 77700Roadster 3700 2dr Cab 82800GT-R

Coupe 3800 2dr Cpe 185000X-Trail

2.0 L FWD 2000 5dr Wag 36990 38990 2.5 ST-L 2500 5dr Wag 439902.5 Ti 2500 5dr Wag 479902.0 TS dCI 2000 5dr Wag 469902.0 TL dCi 2000 5dr Wag 49990Murano

3.5 V6 3500 5dr Wag 65950Pathfinder

2.5 Ti diesel 4WD 2500 5dr Wag 76900Patrol

3.0 ST-L Diesel 4WD 3000 5dr Wag 78300

PEUGEOT207

1.6 XT 1400 5dr Hbk 259901.6 Premiere 1600 5dr Hbk 27990308

1.6 CC petrol 1600 2dr Cab 559901.6 Access 1600 5dr Hbk 299901.6 Active 1600 5dr Hbk 379902.0Active HDi 2000 5dr Hbk 419901.6 Allure 1600 5dr Hbk 419902.0 Allure HDI 2000 5dr Hbk 45990 2.0 HDi Active SW 2000 5dr Wag 459904007 SUV

2.2 HDI Allure 2200 4dr Wag 549902.2 HDI Allure SE 2000 4dr Wag 574904008 SUV

2.0 Active 2WD 2000 4dr Wag 379902.0 Allure 2WD 2000 4dr Wag 399902.0 Feline 4WD 2000 4dr Wag 459903008

1.6 Active 1600 5dr Hbk 429901.6 Sport 1600 5dr Hbk 479901.6 Luxury 1600 5dr Hbk 509902.0 HDi Active 2000 5dr Hbk 469902.0 HDi Sport 2000 5dr Hbk 519902.0 HDi Luxury 2000 5dr Hbk 54990Partner

1.6 HDi 1600 4dr Van 29990 RCZ

1.6 (200hp man) 1600 2dr Cpe 64990 64990508

1.6 Active petrol 1600 4dr Sed 469902.0 HDi Allure diesel 2000 4dr Sed 549902.0 SW HDi Allure diesel 2000 4dr Wag 579902.2 HDi GT diesel 2000 4dr Sed 659902.2 HDi SW GT diesel 2000 4dr Sed 68990

PORSCHECayenne

Cayenne 3600 5dr Wag 139500Cayenne diesel 3000 5dr Wag 140500Cayenne S 4800 5dr Wag 183500Cayenne S Hybrid 3000 5dr Wag 197500Cayenne Turbo 4800 5dr Wag 270000Panamera

Panamera 3000 4dr Sed 192400Panamera diesel 3000 4dr Sed 192400Panamera 4 3000 4dr Sed 202400Panamera S 4800 4dr Sed 260000Panamera 4S 4800 4dr Sed 270000Panamera S Hybrid 3000 4dr Sed 273000Panamera Turbo 4800 4dr Sed 350000

RENAULTMegane

2.0 petrol 2000 4dr Sed 31990 34990


CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man Auto NE

WPR

ICES

CC Body Man Auto2.0 Luxury pack 2000 4dr Sed 399902.0 Coupe-Cabriolet 2000 2dr Cpe 54990RS250 Cup turbo 2000 2dr Cpe 51990 RS250 Cup Trophee turbo 2000 2dr Cpe 58990Koleos

2.5 4x2 petrol 2500 5dr Wag 379902.5 4x4 petrol 2500 5dr Wag 43990 2.0 diesel 4x4 2000 5dr Wag 49990Fluence

2.0 petrol 2000 4dr Sed 34990

SKODAFabia

1.2 TSI 1200 5dr Hbk 280001.4 vRS 1400 5dr Hbk 370001.2 TSI Combi 1200 5dr Wag 30500Yeti

1.2 TSiDSG 1200 5dr Hbk 37500 2.0 TDI DSG 4x4 2000 5dr Hbk 48000Octavia

TSI 90 Liftback 1400 5dr Hbk 37000TDI 77 Liftback diesel 1600 5dr Hbk 39000TSI 118 Liftback 1800 5dr Hbk 41500vRS TSI Liftback 2000 5dr Hbk 52000vRS TDI Liftback diesel 2000 5dr Hbk 54000TSI 90 Wagon 1400 5dr Wag 39500TDI 77 Wagon diesel 1600 5dr Wag 41500TSI 118 Wagon 1800 5dr Wag 44000vRS TSI Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 54500vRS TDI Wagon diesel 2000 5dr Wag 56500Scout 4x4 TDI Wagon diesel 2000 5dr Wag 66500Superb

1.8 TSI 118 1800 5dr Sed 460002.0 TDI 103 diesel 2000 5dr Sed 485002.0 TDI 125 diesel 2000 5dr Sed 595003.6 V6 4x4 3600 5dr Sed 665001.8 TSI 118 wagon 1800 5dr Sed 485002.0 TDI 103 wagon 2000 5dr Wag 510002.0 TDI 103 4x4 wagon 2000 5dr Wag 540002.0 TDI 125 wagon 2000 5dr Lbk 620002.0 TDI 125 4x4 wagon 2000 5dr Lbk 630003.6 V6 4x4 wagon 3600 5dr Combi 69000

SSANGYONG Korando

Sports 4x2 Diesel 2000 5 dr Wag 34990 38990Sports 4x4 Diesel 2000 5 dr Wag 42990SPR 4x4 Diesel 2000 5 dr Wag 47990Stavic

2.7 Sports 7 seat 2700 5dr MPV 44990Kyron AWD

2.0L 2000 5dr SUV 36990 419902.7L 2700 5dr SUV 49990Rexton II AWD

Sports (121kw) 2700 5dr SUV 55790Sports (137kw) 2700 5dr SUV 54990SPR 2700 5dr SUV 59990

SUBARUForester

X 2500 5dr Wag 40990 41990XS 2500 5dr Wag 45990XS Ltd 2500 5dr Wag 50490XT (Turbo) 2500 5dr Wag 51490 52490Diesel 2000 5dr Wag 47490Impreza

2.0i Sedan/Hatch 2000 Sdn/Hbk 34990 369902.0i-L Sedan/Hatch 2000 Sdn/Hbk 37990 399902.0i-S Sedan/Hatch 2000 Sdn/Hbk 39990 419902.0i-SL Sedan/Hatch 2000 Sdn/Hbk 44990 46990XV crossover 2000 5dr Hbk 36990 37990Legacy

2.0 Diesel Sedan 2000 4dr Sdn 509902.5i Sport Sedan 2500 4dr Sdn 42490 444902.5i Sport Spec B Sedan 2500 4dr Sdn 489902.5i Premium Sedan 2500 4dr Sdn 499903.6R Premium Sedan 3600 4dr Sdn 564902.5i GT Spec B Sedan 2500 4dr Sed 61490 614902.5i GT Spec B Premium 2500 4dr Sed 67490 674902.0 Diesel Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 519902.5i Sport Wagon 2500 5dr Wag 43990 459902.5i Sport Wagon Spec B 2500 5dr Wag 504902.5i Premium wagon 2500 5dr Wag 514902.5i GT Spec B Wagon 2500 5dr Wag 63490 634902.5i GT Spec B Premium 2500 5dr Wag 69990 69990Tribeca

Tribeca 3600 5dr Wag 71990Outback

2.0 Diesel 2000 5dr Wag 544902.5i 2500 5dr Wag 46990 489902.5i Premium 2500 5dr Wag 539903.6R 3600 5dr Wag 599903.6R Premium 3600 5dr Wag 65990

SUZUKIAlto

1.0 1000 5dr Hbk 17250 19550Splash

1.2 1200 5dr Hbk 18990 205001.2 Ltd 1200 5dr Hbk 21990Swift

1.4 1400 5dr Hbk 20500 1.4 GLX 1400 5dr Hbk 22500 239901.4 Ltd 1400 5dr Hbk 23500 249901.6 Sport 1600 5dr Hbk 27500 28990SX4

2.0 GLX 2WD 2000 5dr Hbk 25990 27990 2 .0 LTD 2WD 2000 5dr Hbk 27990 299902.0 GLX AWD 2000 5dr Hbk 27990 299902.0 LTD AWD 2000 5dr Hbk 319902.0 LTD Sedan 2000 4dr Sed 29990Kizashi

2.4 GLX 2400 4dr Sed 35990 379902..4 Limited 2400 4dr Sed 41990 439902.4 Sport AWD 2400 4dr Sed 48500Jimny

1.3 4WD JX 1300 3dr Wag 19990 1.3 4WD Sierra 1300 3dr Wag 22990 24500Grand Vitara

2.4 JLX 2400 3dr Wag 31690 331902.4 JLX 2400 5dr Wag 37990 395002.4 Limited 2400 5dr Wag 41990

TOYOTAYaris

1.3 YR 3-door 1300 3dr Hbk 232901.3 YR 5-door 1300 5dr Hbk 23790 252901.5 YRS 5-door 1500 5dr Hbk 274901.5 Sedan 1500 4dr Sed 30540Prius C

Hybrid 5-door 1500 5dr Hbk 30990Hybrid 5-door alloy wheels 1500 5dr Hbk 31990Hybrid 5-door s-Tech 1500 5dr Hbk 34990Corolla

1.8 GX Hatch 1800 5dr Hbk 34490 359901.8 GLX Hatch 1800 5dr Hbk 394901.8 GX Sedan 1800 4dr Sed 358901.8 GLX Sedan 1800 4dr Sed 389901.5 GX Wagon 1500 5dr Hbk 30490 32490Prius

Hybrid 1800 5dr Hbk 49990Hybrid i-Tech 1800 5dr Hbk 55490Prius V

Hybrid 7 seat wagon 1800 5dr Wag 50990Hybrid s-Tech 7 seat wagon 1800 5dr Wag 55490Hybrid i-Tech 7 seat wagon 1800 5dr Wag 65490Avensis

2.0 Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 47990Camry

2.5 GL 2500 4dr Sed 449902.5 Atara S 2500 4dr Sed 488902.5 Atara SX 2500 4dr Sed 514902.4 Hybrid 2400 4dr Sed 509902.4 Hybrid iTech 2400 4dr Sed 56890Aurion

3.5 V6 AT-X 3500 4dr Sed 496903.5 V6 Sportivo SX6 3500 4dr Sed 517903.5 V6 Touring 3500 4dr Sed 52090Previa

2.4 MPV Wagon 2400 4dr Wag 65090Rav4

2.4 Petrol 2400 5dr Wag 41790 432902.4 Petrol Ltd 2400 5dr Wag 47390 489902.2 Diesel 2200 5dr Wag 50490Highlander

3.5 V6 SUV 2WD 3500 5dr Wag 549903.5 V6 SUV 4WD 3500 5dr Wag 594903.5 V6 SUV Limited 4WD 3500 5dr Wag 67490FJ Cruiser

4.0 V6 4000 5dr Wag 70990Land Cruiser Prado

3.0 GX TD 3000 5dr Wag 80490 820903.0 VX TD 3000 5dr Wag 921904,0 VX Limited TD petrol 4000 5dr Wag 106690

3.0 VX Limited TD 3000 5dr Wag 107690Land Cruiser 200

VX diesel 4500 5dr Wag 125500VX Limited diesel 4500 5dr Wag 147500

VOLKSWAGENPolo

1.4 1400 5dr Hbk 257501.4 Plus 1400 5dr Hbk 285001.2 TSI 1200 5dr Hbk 315001.2 TSI Cross Polo 1200 5dr Hbk 35000GTI TSI 1400 5dr Hbk 37500Golf

1.4 TSI 90kW 1400 5dr Hbk 385001.6 TDI 77kW BlueMotion 1600 5dr Hbk 407501.4 TSI 118kW 1400 5dr Hbk 437502.0 TDI 103kW 2000 5dr Hbk 45750GTI TSI 155kW 2000 5dr Hbk 58500R TSI 199kW 2000 5dr Hbk 735001.4 TSI 90kW Wagon 1400 5dr Wag 400001.6 TDI 77kw Wagon 1600 5dr Wag 420001.4 TSI 90kW Cabriolet 1400 5dr Cpe 43000Scirocco

2.0 TSI 155kW 2000 2dr Cpe 59000R TSI 195kW 2000 2dr Cpe 70250Eos

2.0 TSI 2000 2dr Cpe 60250Passat

1.8 TSi 118kW petrol 1800 4dr Sed 475002.0 TDI 103kW diesel 2000 4dr Sed 495002.0 TDI 125kW diesel 2000 5dr Sed 577501.8 TSi 118kW Wagon 1800 5dr Wag 500002.0 TDI 103kW Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 520002.0 TDI 125kW Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 602002.0 TDI 125kW Alltrack 4WD 2000 5dr Wag 59500CC 2.0 125kWTDI 2000 4dr Cpe 61750CC 3.6 V6 FSI 3600 4dr Cpe 73250Tiguan

2.0 TSi 2000 5dr SUV 48750 2.0 TDi 2000 5dr SUV 53250Touareg

TDi V6 150kW diesel 3000 5dr SUV 93250TDi V6 180kW diesel 3000 5dr SUV 108000TDi V8 250kW diesel 4200 5dr SUV 139500

VOLVOC30

T5 S 2500 2dr Cpe 49990T5 R-Design 2500 2dr Cpe 57990C70

T5 S 2500 2dr Cpe 79990S40

T5 S 2500 4dr Sed 49990S60

T4 1600 4dr Sed 59990T5 R-Design 2000 4dr Sed 72990D3 2000 4dr Sed 68990 T6 AWD 3000 4dr Sed 79990T6 AWD R-Design 3000 4dr Sed 90990V50

T4 1600 4dr Wag 53990V60


T6 3000 5dr Wag 84990XC60

T5 AWD 3200 5dr Wag 69990D5 AWD 2400 5dr Wag 79990D5 AWD R Design 2400 5dr Wag 89990T6 AWD 3000 5dr Wag 86990T6 AWD R-Design 3000 5dr Wag 99990XC70

D5 AWD 2400 5dr Wag 83990XC90

3.2 AWD 3200 5dr Wag 89990D5 AWD 2400 5dr Wag 89990

COMMERCIAL VEHICLESCITROEN Berlingo Van



CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man AutoNEWPRICESSi4 Dynamic wagon 2000 5dr Wag 103000Si4 Prestige wagon 2000 5dr Wag 104500* add $2,000 to these prices for 3-door Coupe models

Range RoverSport TDV6 3000 5dr Wag 138000Sport 5.0 V8 5000 5dr Wag 138000Sport 5.0 V8 Supercharged 5000 5dr Wag 179000Vogue TDV8 3600 5dr Wag 196000Vogue 5.0 V8 Supercharged 5000 5dr Wag 226000

LEXUSCT200h hybrid 1800 5dr Hbk 54500CT200h Ltd hybrid 1800 5dr Hbk 70600CT200h F Sport hybrid 1800 5dr Hbk 72000IS250 V6 2500 4dr Sed 69990IS250 V6 Limited 2500 4dr Sed 86990IS250 C Convertible 2500 2dr Cpe 95500IS250 C Convertible Ltd 2500 2dr Cpe 103700IS350 V6 Limited 3500 4dr Sed 101900IS350 V6 sport 3500 4dr Sed 103300IS F V8 5000 4dr Sed 151900LS460 4600 4dr Sed 224900GS250 V6 2500 4dr Sed 102900GS250 V6 F Sport 2500 4dr Sed 108900GS350 V6 3500 4dr Sed 117900GS350 V6 F Sport 3500 4dr Sed 125900GS400h V6 Hybrid 3500 4dr Sed 134900GS400h V6 Hybrid F Sport 3500 4dr Sed 134900LS600hl Hybrid 5000 4dr Lim 280300RX350 V6 3500 5dr Wag 104900RX350 V6 Limited 3500 5dr Wag 116300RX450H V6 Hybrid 3500 5dr Wag 118600RX450H V6 Hybrid SE 3500 5dr Wag 128900RX450H V6 Hybrid Limited 3500 5dr Wag 138100LX570 4WD 5700 5dr Wag 196400

MAZDAMazda2

1.5 Classic 1500 5dr Hbk 23245 246451.5 Sport 1500 5dr Hbk 25155 26555Mazda3

GLX Sedan 2000 4dr Sed 32795GSX Sedan 2000 4dr Sed 35295SP25 Sedan 2500 4dr Sed 41195SP25 Limited Sedan 2500 4dr Sed 44195GLX Hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 31695 32795GSX Hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 35295Skyactiv Hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 37395SP25 Hatch 2500 5dr Hbk 39695 41195SP25 Limited Hatch 2500 5dr Hbk 44195MPS Hatch 2300 5dr Hbk 49195 Mazda6

2.0 Sedan GLX 2000 4dr Sed 419452.5 Sedan GSX 2500 4dr Sed 439452.5 Sedan Limited 2500 4dr Sed 503452.5 Sport Hatch GSX 2500 5dr Lbk 458952.5 Sport Hatch Limited 2500 5dr Lbk 49595 510952.0 Sport Wagon GLX 2000 5dr Wag 437952.5 Sport Wagon GSX 2500 5dr Wag 45695MX-5

2.0L Roadster 2000 2dr Cab 51100 2.0L Coupe 2000 2dr Cpe 55100 57150RX-8

Coupe 1300 4dr Cpe 56695 56695CX-5

GLX FWD 2000 5dr SUV 39690GSX FWD 2000 5dr SUV 41390GSX AWD 2000 5dr SUV 43390GSX AWD diesel 2200 5dr SUV 46990Limited AWD 2000 5dr SUV 52990Limited AWD diesel 2200 5dr SUV 55990CX-7

GSX AWD 2500 5dr SUV 40195Limited AWD 2300 5dr SUV 48995CX-9

Limited AWD 3700 5dr SUV 59995

MERCEDES BENZB Class

B180 1600 5d hbk 49990B200 1600 5d hbk 56990B200 CDI 2000 5d hbk 56900C Class

C200 CGI BlueEfficiency 1800 4dr Sed 69900C220 CDI BlueEfficiency 1800 4dr Sed 72500C250 CDI BlueEfficiency 1800 4dr Sed 87500C250 CGI Avantgarde BE 1800 4dr Sed 84900C300 CGI BlueEfficiency 3000 4dr Sed 99900

C300 Avantgarde 3000 4dr Sed 101900C350 CDI Avantgarde BE 3000 4dr Sed 109900C63 AMG 6200 4dr Sed 166900CLC 200K Sport Coupe 1800 2dr Cpe 65990E Class

E250 CDI Executive 2200 4dr Sed 106900E250 CGI Executive 1800 4dr Sed 106900E250 CDI Elegance/Avantg 2200 4dr Sed 122900E250 CGI Elegance/Avantg 1800 4dr Sed 122900E350 Elegance /Avantgarde 3500 4dr Sed 142900E350 CDI Elegance/Avantg 3000 4dr Sed 142900E500 Elegance/Avantgarde 5400 4dr Sed 176900E63 6200 4dr Sed 248900E250 CDI Coupe 2200 2dr Cpe 122900E350 Coupe 3500 2dr Cpe 122900E500 Coupe 5400 2dr Cpe 176900E250 CGI Cabriolet 1800 2dr Cab 134900E350 Cabriolet 3500 2dr Cab 154900E500 Cabriolet 5400 2dr Cab 188900R class

320 CDI SWB 3000 4dr Sed 123900350 SWB 3500 4dr Sed 123900ML class

ML 250 BlueTec 2100 5dr Wag 99900 ML 250 BlueTec Exclusive 2100 5dr Wag 112900 ML 350 BlueTec 3000 5dr Wag 122900 ML 350 BlueEfficiency 3000 5dr Wag 122900 ML 500 5000 5dr Wag 150900 ML 63 AMG 6300 5dr Wag 197990

MINIRay 1600 3dr Hbk 29200 31900Cooper Hatch 1600 3dr Hbk 36200 39200Cooper D 1600 3dr Hbk 40600 43600Cooper S Hatch 1600 3dr Hbk 44200 47200John Cooper Works 1600 3dr Hbk 54800 Clubman Cooper 1600 4dr Wgn 41200 44200Clubman Cooper D 1600 4dr Wgn 45600 48600Clubman Cooper S 1600 4dr Wag 49200 52200Countryman Cooper 1600 5dr Wgn 45900 48900Countryman Cooper D 1600 5dr Wgn 49200 52200Countryman Cooper D AWD 1600 5dr Wgn 51900 55900Countryman Cooper S 1600 5dr Wgn 54200 57200Countryman Cooper S AWD 1600 5dr Wgn 57200 60200Cooper Convertible 1600 2dr Cab 46200 49200Cooper S Convertible 1600 2dr Cab 54220 57200

MITSUBISHIColt

1.5 LS 1500 5dr Hbk 234901.5 Plus LS 1500 5dr Hbk 28590Lancer

2.0 ES sedan 2000 4dr Sed 28590 306902.0 SX sedan 2000 4dr Sed 332902.0 VR sedan 2000 4dr Sed 362902.4 VR-X sedan 2400 4dr Sed 39390 408902.0 Turbo Ralliart sedan 2000 4dr Sed 519002.0 ES hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 28590 306902.0 SX hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 332902.0 VR hatch 2000 5dr Hbk 362902.4 VR-X hatch 2400 5dr Hbk 39390 40890ASX

2.0 LS 2000 5dr Hbk 362902.0 Sport 2000 5dr Hbk 338902 0 LS AWD 2000 5dr Hbk 388902.0 Sport AWD 2000 5dr Hbk 429901.8 D4 Sport diesel 1800 5dr Hbk 46990Outlander

2.0 ES front-wheel-drive 2000 5dr Wag 388902.4 LS AWD 2400 5dr Wag 429902.4 XLS AWD 7 seats 2400 5dr Wag 459902.4 VR-X AWD 7 seats 2400 5dr Wag 510903.0 VR AWD 7 seats 3000 5dr Wag 510903.0 VR-X AWD 7 seats 3000 5dr Wag 56190Challenger

2.5 TD GLS 2500 5dr Wag 582902.5 TD Exceed 2500 5dr Wag 63390Pajero

3.2 CDI GLS 3200 5dr Wag 756903.2 CDI Exceed 3200 5dr Wag 868903.8 V6 Exceed 3800 5dr Wag 86890

NISSANMicra

1.4 ST 1400 5dr Hbk 226001.4 RX 1400 5dr Hbk 24100Tiida

1.8 Hatch ST 1800 5dr Hbk 31300

1.8 Sedan ST 1800 5dr Sed 313001.8 Sedan /Hatch Ti 1800 Sed/Hbk 34100Juke

1.6 ST 1600 5dr Hbk 319001.6 Ti 1600 5dr Hbk 33900Wingroad

1.8 ST-L CVT 1800 5dr Wag 34400Qashqai

ST 2000 5dr Hbk 36700Ti 2000 5dr Hbk 40800+2 wagon ST 2000 5dr Wag 40800Maxima

350L 3500 4dr Sed 52990370Z

Coupe 3700 2dr Cpe 75700 77700Roadster 3700 2dr Cab 82800GT-R

Coupe 3800 2dr Cpe 185000X-Trail

2.0 L FWD 2000 5dr Wag 36990 38990 2.5 ST-L 2500 5dr Wag 439902.5 Ti 2500 5dr Wag 479902.0 TS dCI 2000 5dr Wag 469902.0 TL dCi 2000 5dr Wag 49990Murano

3.5 V6 3500 5dr Wag 65950Pathfinder

2.5 Ti diesel 4WD 2500 5dr Wag 76900Patrol

3.0 ST-L Diesel 4WD 3000 5dr Wag 78300

PEUGEOT207

1.6 XT 1400 5dr Hbk 259901.6 Premiere 1600 5dr Hbk 27990308

1.6 CC petrol 1600 2dr Cab 559901.6 Access 1600 5dr Hbk 299901.6 Active 1600 5dr Hbk 379902.0Active HDi 2000 5dr Hbk 419901.6 Allure 1600 5dr Hbk 419902.0 Allure HDI 2000 5dr Hbk 45990 2.0 HDi Active SW 2000 5dr Wag 459904007 SUV

2.2 HDI Allure 2200 4dr Wag 549902.2 HDI Allure SE 2000 4dr Wag 574904008 SUV

2.0 Active 2WD 2000 4dr Wag 379902.0 Allure 2WD 2000 4dr Wag 399902.0 Feline 4WD 2000 4dr Wag 459903008

1.6 Active 1600 5dr Hbk 429901.6 Sport 1600 5dr Hbk 479901.6 Luxury 1600 5dr Hbk 509902.0 HDi Active 2000 5dr Hbk 469902.0 HDi Sport 2000 5dr Hbk 519902.0 HDi Luxury 2000 5dr Hbk 54990Partner

1.6 HDi 1600 4dr Van 29990 RCZ

1.6 (200hp man) 1600 2dr Cpe 64990 64990508

1.6 Active petrol 1600 4dr Sed 469902.0 HDi Allure diesel 2000 4dr Sed 549902.0 SW HDi Allure diesel 2000 4dr Wag 579902.2 HDi GT diesel 2000 4dr Sed 659902.2 HDi SW GT diesel 2000 4dr Sed 68990

PORSCHECayenne

Cayenne 3600 5dr Wag 139500Cayenne diesel 3000 5dr Wag 140500Cayenne S 4800 5dr Wag 183500Cayenne S Hybrid 3000 5dr Wag 197500Cayenne Turbo 4800 5dr Wag 270000Panamera

Panamera 3000 4dr Sed 192400Panamera diesel 3000 4dr Sed 192400Panamera 4 3000 4dr Sed 202400Panamera S 4800 4dr Sed 260000Panamera 4S 4800 4dr Sed 270000Panamera S Hybrid 3000 4dr Sed 273000Panamera Turbo 4800 4dr Sed 350000

RENAULTMegane

2.0 petrol 2000 4dr Sed 31990 34990


CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man Auto NE

WPR

ICES

CC Body Man Auto2.0 Luxury pack 2000 4dr Sed 399902.0 Coupe-Cabriolet 2000 2dr Cpe 54990RS250 Cup turbo 2000 2dr Cpe 51990 RS250 Cup Trophee turbo 2000 2dr Cpe 58990Koleos

2.5 4x2 petrol 2500 5dr Wag 379902.5 4x4 petrol 2500 5dr Wag 43990 2.0 diesel 4x4 2000 5dr Wag 49990Fluence

2.0 petrol 2000 4dr Sed 34990

SKODAFabia

1.2 TSI 1200 5dr Hbk 280001.4 vRS 1400 5dr Hbk 370001.2 TSI Combi 1200 5dr Wag 30500Yeti

1.2 TSiDSG 1200 5dr Hbk 37500 2.0 TDI DSG 4x4 2000 5dr Hbk 48000Octavia

TSI 90 Liftback 1400 5dr Hbk 37000TDI 77 Liftback diesel 1600 5dr Hbk 39000TSI 118 Liftback 1800 5dr Hbk 41500vRS TSI Liftback 2000 5dr Hbk 52000vRS TDI Liftback diesel 2000 5dr Hbk 54000TSI 90 Wagon 1400 5dr Wag 39500TDI 77 Wagon diesel 1600 5dr Wag 41500TSI 118 Wagon 1800 5dr Wag 44000vRS TSI Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 54500vRS TDI Wagon diesel 2000 5dr Wag 56500Scout 4x4 TDI Wagon diesel 2000 5dr Wag 66500Superb

1.8 TSI 118 1800 5dr Sed 460002.0 TDI 103 diesel 2000 5dr Sed 485002.0 TDI 125 diesel 2000 5dr Sed 595003.6 V6 4x4 3600 5dr Sed 665001.8 TSI 118 wagon 1800 5dr Sed 485002.0 TDI 103 wagon 2000 5dr Wag 510002.0 TDI 103 4x4 wagon 2000 5dr Wag 540002.0 TDI 125 wagon 2000 5dr Lbk 620002.0 TDI 125 4x4 wagon 2000 5dr Lbk 630003.6 V6 4x4 wagon 3600 5dr Combi 69000

SSANGYONG Korando

Sports 4x2 Diesel 2000 5 dr Wag 34990 38990Sports 4x4 Diesel 2000 5 dr Wag 42990SPR 4x4 Diesel 2000 5 dr Wag 47990Stavic

2.7 Sports 7 seat 2700 5dr MPV 44990Kyron AWD

2.0L 2000 5dr SUV 36990 419902.7L 2700 5dr SUV 49990Rexton II AWD

Sports (121kw) 2700 5dr SUV 55790Sports (137kw) 2700 5dr SUV 54990SPR 2700 5dr SUV 59990

SUBARUForester

X 2500 5dr Wag 40990 41990XS 2500 5dr Wag 45990XS Ltd 2500 5dr Wag 50490XT (Turbo) 2500 5dr Wag 51490 52490Diesel 2000 5dr Wag 47490Impreza

2.0i Sedan/Hatch 2000 Sdn/Hbk 34990 369902.0i-L Sedan/Hatch 2000 Sdn/Hbk 37990 399902.0i-S Sedan/Hatch 2000 Sdn/Hbk 39990 419902.0i-SL Sedan/Hatch 2000 Sdn/Hbk 44990 46990XV crossover 2000 5dr Hbk 36990 37990Legacy

2.0 Diesel Sedan 2000 4dr Sdn 509902.5i Sport Sedan 2500 4dr Sdn 42490 444902.5i Sport Spec B Sedan 2500 4dr Sdn 489902.5i Premium Sedan 2500 4dr Sdn 499903.6R Premium Sedan 3600 4dr Sdn 564902.5i GT Spec B Sedan 2500 4dr Sed 61490 614902.5i GT Spec B Premium 2500 4dr Sed 67490 674902.0 Diesel Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 519902.5i Sport Wagon 2500 5dr Wag 43990 459902.5i Sport Wagon Spec B 2500 5dr Wag 504902.5i Premium wagon 2500 5dr Wag 514902.5i GT Spec B Wagon 2500 5dr Wag 63490 634902.5i GT Spec B Premium 2500 5dr Wag 69990 69990Tribeca

Tribeca 3600 5dr Wag 71990Outback

2.0 Diesel 2000 5dr Wag 544902.5i 2500 5dr Wag 46990 489902.5i Premium 2500 5dr Wag 539903.6R 3600 5dr Wag 599903.6R Premium 3600 5dr Wag 65990

SUZUKIAlto

1.0 1000 5dr Hbk 17250 19550Splash

1.2 1200 5dr Hbk 18990 205001.2 Ltd 1200 5dr Hbk 21990Swift

1.4 1400 5dr Hbk 20500 1.4 GLX 1400 5dr Hbk 22500 239901.4 Ltd 1400 5dr Hbk 23500 249901.6 Sport 1600 5dr Hbk 27500 28990SX4

2.0 GLX 2WD 2000 5dr Hbk 25990 27990 2 .0 LTD 2WD 2000 5dr Hbk 27990 299902.0 GLX AWD 2000 5dr Hbk 27990 299902.0 LTD AWD 2000 5dr Hbk 319902.0 LTD Sedan 2000 4dr Sed 29990Kizashi

2.4 GLX 2400 4dr Sed 35990 379902..4 Limited 2400 4dr Sed 41990 439902.4 Sport AWD 2400 4dr Sed 48500Jimny

1.3 4WD JX 1300 3dr Wag 19990 1.3 4WD Sierra 1300 3dr Wag 22990 24500Grand Vitara

2.4 JLX 2400 3dr Wag 31690 331902.4 JLX 2400 5dr Wag 37990 395002.4 Limited 2400 5dr Wag 41990

TOYOTAYaris

1.3 YR 3-door 1300 3dr Hbk 232901.3 YR 5-door 1300 5dr Hbk 23790 252901.5 YRS 5-door 1500 5dr Hbk 274901.5 Sedan 1500 4dr Sed 30540Prius C

Hybrid 5-door 1500 5dr Hbk 30990Hybrid 5-door alloy wheels 1500 5dr Hbk 31990Hybrid 5-door s-Tech 1500 5dr Hbk 34990Corolla

1.8 GX Hatch 1800 5dr Hbk 34490 359901.8 GLX Hatch 1800 5dr Hbk 394901.8 GX Sedan 1800 4dr Sed 358901.8 GLX Sedan 1800 4dr Sed 389901.5 GX Wagon 1500 5dr Hbk 30490 32490Prius

Hybrid 1800 5dr Hbk 49990Hybrid i-Tech 1800 5dr Hbk 55490Prius V

Hybrid 7 seat wagon 1800 5dr Wag 50990Hybrid s-Tech 7 seat wagon 1800 5dr Wag 55490Hybrid i-Tech 7 seat wagon 1800 5dr Wag 65490Avensis

2.0 Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 47990Camry

2.5 GL 2500 4dr Sed 449902.5 Atara S 2500 4dr Sed 488902.5 Atara SX 2500 4dr Sed 514902.4 Hybrid 2400 4dr Sed 509902.4 Hybrid iTech 2400 4dr Sed 56890Aurion

3.5 V6 AT-X 3500 4dr Sed 496903.5 V6 Sportivo SX6 3500 4dr Sed 517903.5 V6 Touring 3500 4dr Sed 52090Previa

2.4 MPV Wagon 2400 4dr Wag 65090Rav4

2.4 Petrol 2400 5dr Wag 41790 432902.4 Petrol Ltd 2400 5dr Wag 47390 489902.2 Diesel 2200 5dr Wag 50490Highlander

3.5 V6 SUV 2WD 3500 5dr Wag 549903.5 V6 SUV 4WD 3500 5dr Wag 594903.5 V6 SUV Limited 4WD 3500 5dr Wag 67490FJ Cruiser

4.0 V6 4000 5dr Wag 70990Land Cruiser Prado

3.0 GX TD 3000 5dr Wag 80490 820903.0 VX TD 3000 5dr Wag 921904,0 VX Limited TD petrol 4000 5dr Wag 106690

3.0 VX Limited TD 3000 5dr Wag 107690Land Cruiser 200

VX diesel 4500 5dr Wag 125500VX Limited diesel 4500 5dr Wag 147500

VOLKSWAGENPolo

1.4 1400 5dr Hbk 257501.4 Plus 1400 5dr Hbk 285001.2 TSI 1200 5dr Hbk 315001.2 TSI Cross Polo 1200 5dr Hbk 35000GTI TSI 1400 5dr Hbk 37500Golf

1.4 TSI 90kW 1400 5dr Hbk 385001.6 TDI 77kW BlueMotion 1600 5dr Hbk 407501.4 TSI 118kW 1400 5dr Hbk 437502.0 TDI 103kW 2000 5dr Hbk 45750GTI TSI 155kW 2000 5dr Hbk 58500R TSI 199kW 2000 5dr Hbk 735001.4 TSI 90kW Wagon 1400 5dr Wag 400001.6 TDI 77kw Wagon 1600 5dr Wag 420001.4 TSI 90kW Cabriolet 1400 5dr Cpe 43000Scirocco

2.0 TSI 155kW 2000 2dr Cpe 59000R TSI 195kW 2000 2dr Cpe 70250Eos

2.0 TSI 2000 2dr Cpe 60250Passat

1.8 TSi 118kW petrol 1800 4dr Sed 475002.0 TDI 103kW diesel 2000 4dr Sed 495002.0 TDI 125kW diesel 2000 5dr Sed 577501.8 TSi 118kW Wagon 1800 5dr Wag 500002.0 TDI 103kW Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 520002.0 TDI 125kW Wagon 2000 5dr Wag 602002.0 TDI 125kW Alltrack 4WD 2000 5dr Wag 59500CC 2.0 125kWTDI 2000 4dr Cpe 61750CC 3.6 V6 FSI 3600 4dr Cpe 73250Tiguan

2.0 TSi 2000 5dr SUV 48750 2.0 TDi 2000 5dr SUV 53250Touareg

TDi V6 150kW diesel 3000 5dr SUV 93250TDi V6 180kW diesel 3000 5dr SUV 108000TDi V8 250kW diesel 4200 5dr SUV 139500

VOLVOC30

T5 S 2500 2dr Cpe 49990T5 R-Design 2500 2dr Cpe 57990C70

T5 S 2500 2dr Cpe 79990S40

T5 S 2500 4dr Sed 49990S60


T4 1600 4dr Wag 53990V60


T6 3000 5dr Wag 84990XC60

T5 AWD 3200 5dr Wag 69990D5 AWD 2400 5dr Wag 79990D5 AWD R Design 2400 5dr Wag 89990T6 AWD 3000 5dr Wag 86990T6 AWD R-Design 3000 5dr Wag 99990XC70

D5 AWD 2400 5dr Wag 83990XC90

3.2 AWD 3200 5dr Wag 89990D5 AWD 2400 5dr Wag 89990

COMMERCIAL VEHICLESCITROEN Berlingo Van



CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man Auto CC Body Man AutoNEWPRICES1.6 HDi diesel 1600 4dr Van 29990

FIAT Scudo Van

Scuo 272.4L20 2000 4dr Van 39996 Ducato Van

Ducato Medium 251.BG2 2300 4dr Van 49995Ducato Medium 251.BG3 3000 4dr Van 58993Ducato Heavy 251.HG2 2300 4dr Van 52998 Ducato Heavy 251.HG3 3000 4dr Van 61590

FORDRanger

4x2 XL Super Cab wellside 2200 4dr Ute 40290 4x2 XLT Super Cab wellside 2200 4dr Ute 469904x2 XL Double Cab wellside 2500 4dr Ute 42690 446904x2 XLT Double cab w/s 2500 4dr Ute 46190 481904x4 XL Supercab c/c 3200 4dr Ute 50790 4x4 XL Supercab w/s 3200 4dr Ute 52790 4x4 XLT Supercab w/s 3200 4dr Ute 570904x4 XLT Double Cab c/c 3200 4dr Ute 52990 4x4 XL Double Cab w/s 3200 4dr Ute 54090 560904x4 XLT Double Cab w/s 3200 4dr Ute 58690 60690Wildtrack Double Cab 3200 4dr Ute 64290 66290FPV FG series Ute

4.0 F6 4000 2dr Ute 73990 739904.0 GS 4000 2dr Ute 66990 66990FG Falcon Ute

4.0 XR6 4000 2dr Ute 459904.0 XR6 turbo 5400 2dr Ute 48990Transit

330 Low Roof D/dr 2400 4dr Van 49790 330 Med Roof 2400 4dr Van 50390 350 Med Roof 2400 4dr Van 56090 350 Med Roof D/dr 2400 4dr Van 56790 350 High Roof 2400 4dr Van 59290 350 High Roof D/dr 2400 4dr Van 59990 350 Jumbo 2400 4dr Van 65590 460 Jumbo 2400 4dr Van 67790430L Cab/chassis 2400 2dr c/c 54590 460 ELWB Cab/chassis 2400 2dr c/c 57490 12 Seater Bus 2400 4dr Van 6549014 Seater Bus 2400 4dr Van 66390

GREAT WALL UTESV-240 4x2 single c/c 2400 2dr Ute 20990V-240 4x2 double cab 2400 4dr Ute 25990V-240 4x4 double cab 2400 4dr Ute 28990V-200 4x4 single c/c 2000 4dr ute 26990V-200 4x2 diesel D/C 2000 4dr ute 27990V-200 4x4 diesel D/C 2000 4dr ute 30990

HINO 300 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK614 Short 4000 Truck 42700 41500614 Short Dump 4000 Truck 52200614 Medium 4000 Truck 4400616 Short 4000 Truck 45000616 Medium 4000 Truck 46000 47300714 Hybrid 4000 Truck 56000716 Medium 4000 Truck 48500 716 Dump 4000 Truck 59300816 Medium 4000 Truck 51200816 Crew 4000 Truck 55700 59100916 Long 4000 Truck 51700

HOLDENCombo

Van 1800 4dr Van 30400 Colorado

DX 4x2 Cab/chassis 2500 2dr Ute 38400LX 4x2 Crew Cab 2800 4dr Ute 44400 LT 4x2 Crew Cab 2800 4dr Ute 45900 47900LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 2800 4dr Ute 49900 51900DX 4x4 Sgl cab/chassis 2800 2dr Ute 44900 LX 4x4 Spacecab/chassis 2800 2dr Ute 49400 LTZ 4x4 Spacecab 2800 2dr Ute 58400LX 4x4 Crew Cab/chassis 2800 2dr Ute 51400LX 4x4 Crew Cab pickup 2800 2dr Ute 54400LT 4x4 Crew Cab pickup 2800 2dr Ute 559004x4 Crew Cab PU LX 2800 4dr Ute 47900 4x4 Crew Cab PU LT 2800 4dr Ute 52500 54600VE Ute

SV6 SIDI 3600 2dr Ute 49000SS 6000 2dr Ute 55400SS V 6000 2dr Ute 60100 60100

HYUNDAIi-Load Delivery Van

CRDi 2.5 seat 2500 5dr Van 46990 48990i-Max Passenger Van

CRDi Elite 8 seat 2500 5dr Van 56990 58990

ISUZU UTED-Max

3.0 LX 2WD Single Cab 3000 2dr Ute 358903.0 LSX 4WD Space Cab 3000 4dr Ute 46890 3.0 LX 4WD Double Cab 3000 4dr Ute 478903.0 LS 2WD Double Cab 3000 4dr Ute 44790 46890 3.0 LS 4WD Double Cab 3000 4dr Ute 52490 54590

IVECODaily Van

35S14 V 8m3 2300 5dr Van 66035 7258250C18V 12m3 3000 5dr Van 77459 8251850C18V 15m3 3000 5dr Van 80970 8603050C18V 17m3 3000 5dr Van 84483 89544Daily cab & chassis

50C18 CC swb 3000 2dr c/c 66331 7139050C18 CC lwb 3000 2dr c/c 67269 7232865C18 CC swb 3000 2dr c/c 74475 7953465C18 CC lwb 3000 2dr c/c 75412 80471Daily Duo cab & chassis

50C18 DCC swb 3000 4dr c/c 77032 8209150C18 DCC lwb 3000 4dr c/c 77970 8302965C18 DCC swb 3000 4dr c/c 82148 8720765C18 DCC lwb 3000 4dr c/c 83086 88145

KIAK2900

2.9 DSL Light Truck 2900 2dr Truck 34990

LAND ROVERDefender

110 single cab chassis 2400 2dr Ute 61500 130 single cab chassis 2400 2dr Ute 64500110 dbl cab p/up 2400 4dr Ute 71500110 Cab chassis 2400 2dr Ute 61500130 Dbl Cab P/up 2400 4dr Ute 71500

MAZDABT-50

4x2 GLX single cab c/c 3200 2dr Ute 352954x2 GLX single cab wellside 3200 2dr Ute 37395 4x2 GLX Freestyle c/c 3200 4dr Ute 38395 4x2 GLX Freestyle wellside 3200 4dr Ute 40295 4x2 GLX Double Cab w/s 3200 4dr Ute 42695 4x2 GSX Double Cab w/s 3200 4dr Ute 45495 474954x4 GLX S/Cab DX C/C 3200 2dr Ute 46795 4x4 GLX Freestyle c/c 3200 4dr Ute 49795 4x4 GLX Freestyle w/s 3200 4dr Ute 517954x4 GLX Freestyle Plus c/c 3200 4dr Ute 50995 4x4 GLX Double Cab c/c 3200 4dr Ute 512954x4 GLX Double Cab w/s 3200 4dr Ute 51295 4x4 GSX Double Cab w/s 3200 4dr Ute 56895 588954x4 Ltd Double Cab w/s 3200 4dr Ute 58895 61895

MERCEDES BENZVito panel van (excl GST)

109 CDI SWB 2200 5dr Van 40800109 CDI MWB 2200 5dr Van 41800 111 CDI MWB 2200 5dr Van 44300 111 CDI LWB 2200 5dr Van 45600 111 CDI LWB 2200 5dr Van 46450 115 CDI LWB 2200 5dr Van 46800 120 CDI LWB 3000 5dr Van 55300 Viano

Trend CDI 8 seats 2200 5dr Van 68810Ambiente CDI 7 seats 2200 5dr Van 82760Ambiente CDI V6 7seat 3000 5dr Van 94668Sprinter 3T (excl GST)

209 CDI SWB 2148 4dr Van 48700 Sprinter 3.5T (excl GST)

311 CDI S MWB 2148 4dr Van 53300 313 CDI MWB 2148 4dr Van 55500 313 CDI LWB 2148 4dr Van 59400 315 CDI MWB 2148 4dr Van 56800 315 CDI LWB 2148 4dr Van 60700 318 CDI MWB 2987 4dr Van 60300 318 CDI LWB 2987 4dr Van 64200 Sprinter 5T (excl GST)

515 CDI LWB 2148 4dr Van 66700 515 CDI LWB 2148 4dr Van 68900 518 CDI LWB 2987 4dr Van 70200 518 CDI LWB 2987 4dr Van 72400 Sprinter Cab Chassis (excl GST)

311 CDI S 2148 2dr C/C 52645515 CDI L 2148 2dr C/C 58650

MITSUBISHITriton

2WD GL D/cab chassis 2500 4dr Ute 398902WD GLX S/cab chassis 2500 2dr Ute 34790

2WD GLX D/cab w/side 2500 4dr Ute 42990 449902WD GLS D/cab W/side 2500 4dr Ute 45990 480904WD GL S/cab chassis 2500 2dr Ute 42990 4WD GL D/cab chassis 2500 4dr Ute 449904WD GL D./cab w/side 2500 4dr Ute 469904WD GLX D/cab w/side 2500 4dr Ute 51090 531904WD GLS D/cab w/side 2500 4dr Ute 54190 56190 L3002.4 SWB Petrol 2400 4dr Van 30690 2.4 LWB Petrol 2400 4dr Van 35790

NISSANNavara DX

4x2 S/cab C/C ABS 2500 2dr Ute 30200 4x2 D/cab W/side 2500 4dr Ute 34450 4x4 S/cab C/C 2500 2dr Ute 39450 4x4 D/cab W/side 2500 4dr Ute 44500Urvan

3.0 4x2 Van 3000 5dr Van 45450 47550Navara D40

2WD RX D/C diesel wellside 2500 4dr Ute 39900 41900 2WD ST D/C diesel wellside 2500 4dr Ute 42900 449002WD ST-X D/C diesel 2500 4dr Ute 45900 479004WD RX King Cab c/c diesel 2500 4dr Ute 46490 484904WD RX King Cab w/s diesel 2500 4dr Ute 48490 504904WD RX D/C diesel wellside 2500 4dr Ute 49490 51490 4WD ST D/C wellside 2500 4dr Ute 52490 544904WD ST-X 450 diesel 2500 4dr Ute 57490 594904WD ST-X 550 diesel 3000 4dr Ute 67990

SUZUKIAPV

1.6 APV Van 1600 5dr Van 22500

TOYOTAHiace

2.7 ZL 3 seat 2700 5dr Van 46190 484902.7 ZL 6 seat 2700 5dr Van 47190 3.0 ZL Diesel 3 seat 3000 5dr Van 49890 520903.0 ZL Diesel 6 seat 3000 5dr Van 50090 3.0 ZX Diesel 3 seat 3000 4dr Van 55690 576903.0 12 Seat minibus 3000 4dr Van 69790 72090Hilux

4x2 Sgle Cab Chassis Petrol 2700 2dr Ute 35790 4x2 Sgle Cab Chassis Diesel 3000 2dr Ute 40090 4x2 Extra Cab Diesel 3000 2dr Ute 420904x2 Dble Cab Petrol 2700 Dbl cab 40390 4x2 Dble Cab Diesel 3000 Dbl cab 43990 4x4 Sgle Cab Chassis Diesel 3000 2dr Ute 47490 4x4 Xtra Cab Chassis Dsl 3000 2dr Ute 51090 4x4 Xtra Cab Dsl 3000 2dr Ute 53990 4x4 Xtra Cab SR5 Dsl 3000 2dr Ute 59290 4x4 Dble cab Diesel 3000 4dr Ute 53190 569904x4 SR5 Dble Cab Diesel 3000 4dr Ute 59390 61890Landcruiser 70 series

4.5 Diesel Cab/Ch 4500 2dr Cc 686904.5 Diesel Cab/Ch Turbo 4500 2dr Cc 747904.5 Turbo Diesel Hard top 4500 2dr Cc 794904.5 Turbo Diesel Wagon LX 4500 2dr Cc 82490

VOLKSWAGEN Caddy

1.2 TSI 1200 3dr Van 299001.6 TDI 1600 3dr Van 35250 38750Maxi LWB 1.2 TSI 1200 3dr Van 32750Maxi LWB 1.6 TDI 1600 3dr Van 38100 41600Maxi Life 5-seater 1.6 TDI 1600 3dr Van 47990Amarok

Double cab TDI 340Nm 2WD 2000 Dbl cab 43990DC TDI Highline 400Nm 2WD 2000 Dbl cab 49990Double cab TDI 400Nm 4WD 2000 Dbl cab 56990DC TDI 400Nm 4WD Highline 2000 Dbl cab 61990T5 Transporter

2.0 TDI 250Nm 2000 4dr Van 469502.0 TDI 340Nm 2000 4dr Van 51500 550002.0 TDI 400Nm 2000 4dr Van 53500 570002.0 TDI 400Nm 4Motion 2000 4dr Van 59500 630002.0 TDI 250Nm LWB 2000 4dr Van 495002.0 TDI 340Nm 2000 4dr Van 54000 575002.0 TDI 340Nm 4Motion 2000 4dr Van 600002.0 TDI 400Nm 2000 4dr Van 56000 595002.0 TDI 400Nm 4Motion 2000 4dr Van 62000 655002.0 TDI 340Nm Caravelle 2000 4dr Van 629902.0 TDI 400Nm Multivan 2000 4dr Van 69990 76500Crafter van

2.0 TDI 35 300Nm High MWB 2000 4dr Van 63000 2.0 TDI 35 340Nm High MWB 2000 4dr Van 660002.0 TDI 35 340Nm High LWB 2000 4dr Van 690002.0 TDI 50 340Nm High LWB 2000 4dr Van 76000


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