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New car lines
publication date: Aug 29, 2008
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author/source: Robin Roberts
| Renault has always featured affordable performance cars based on mainstream production models and Twingo Renaultsport 133 is the latest.
Twingo Renaultsport 133 comes in at £11,550 and is powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.6 litre 16V engine developed by Renault Sport Technologies. It delivers 133hp at 6,750rpm, with 160Nm of torque at 4,400rpm with specific styling, coupled with a chassis, engine and braking system engineered for a high standard of performance that is also suited to everyday use.
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Vauxhall has launched its first Astra ecoFLEX with a 1.7 turbo-diesel engine producing CO2 emissions of just 119g/km and consumption of 62.8mpg.
Available in Hatch, Sport Hatch and estate from £16,340, it falls into the lowest tax band for company car drivers, while private buyers will only pay £35 Vehicle Excise Duty. It produces 110PS and 260Nm of torque at 2000rpm, enough to power the ecoFLEX to a top speed of 117mph.
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The Vauxhall Insignia’s seats have the car industry’s widest adjustment ranges for drivers and passengers to find their ideal seating position.
With a height-adjustment range of 65 millimetres and a length-adjustment range of 270 millimetres, the Insignia’s seats use the most up-to-date technology to create new levels of comfort and safety in this class.
Ergonomic Sports Seats have improved tilt adjustment, 4-way power lumbar support, and ergonomic seat contours, including superior side support.
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Jeep has won the top prize in three categories of the UK’s biggest on and off-road test of 4x4 vehicles.
4x4 Magazine reviewed 67 vehicles for their annual ‘4x4 of the Year’ test.
Afterwards, Editor John Carroll, said, “ Jeep has retained its mastery in three key segments – Budget, Mid-size and Extreme – with the Patriot, Cherokee and Wrangler.
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