New car lines
publication date: Jan 28, 2009
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author/source: Robin Roberts
 | Citroën,
the best selling MPV manufacturer in Europe, has released UK prices for its
newest addition to the Picasso family - the C3 Picasso. Specified in three trim levels, VT, VTR+ and Exclusive, the stylish new model will be available from just £11,495, up to £15,595. Exact equipment and specification will be announced when the model goes on sale on 9 April. Based on the 1.6HDi VTR+ model and three-year/60,000-mile values, the C3 Picasso is predicted to retain 37.17pc of its value - some 10pc better than competitor models. |
 | Opel has announced Ampera as the name
of its revolutionary electric car. The five-door, four-seater will be revealed at the Geneva Show on 5 March. GM's ground-breaking electric propulsion technology called Voltec operates differently from other advanced propulsion systems. For short trips, the Ampera will run on lithium-ion battery power charged via a standard 230v outlet. For longer distances, the car will continue to drive on electricity that is generated by a small internal combustion engine. |
 | Businesses taking delivery of the
all-new Mazda6 2.2-litre diesel, which is on sale this month, will be making
the value-for-money choice with strong used car prices predicted putting the
car into premium badge territory when compared with key rivals. January 2009 data from used car valuation experts at CAP Motor Research reveals that at the fleet benchmark period of three years/60,000 miles the model will be worth up to 39pc of its cost new. |
 | The new Nissan 370Z will
be available in an uncomplicated grade structure from Monday 2 February with deliveries in July. The entry level 370Z at £26,895, comes equipped with Intelligent Key, engine stop/start button, power adjustable seats, climate air-conditioning, 18" alloy wheels, audio with auxiliary input and Bluetooth hands free phone connection. GT Pack priced at £30,195 gets 19" forged RAYS alloy wheels, heated seats trimmed in black suede and a six-CD Bose system. Topping the range and priced at £31,895 is the GT Ultimate with suede leather along with a DVD satellite navigation system. |