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New car lines
publication date: Jan 20, 2010
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author/source: Robin Roberts
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will premiere its
ASX all-new compact crossover rival to the Nissan Qashqai at the 80th
Geneva International Motor Show in March.
The ASX is the European-spec version of the Japanese RVR, which is slated to go on sale in Japan from February 2010. MMC’s new compact crossover will seat 5 and will be
sequentially introduced in European countries from late spring 2010,
aimed at expanding MMC’s passenger car footprint in the region,
following in the footsteps of the larger and recently redesigned
Outlander mid-size crossover. |  |
Amongst other available powertrains, the European-spec
version will be fitted with an all-new Euro 5-compliant 1.8L
turbocharged direct-injection diesel engine jointly developed by MMC
and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and will feature “Automatic Stop
& Go” technology. Together with a 6-speed manual transmission, this
combination will provide high environmental efficiency. | | | |  | Continuing the relentless product offensive that in
2009 helped SEAT to an all-time record UK market share of 1.50pc, the
Spanish car maker is starting 2010 with more exciting new models.
First comes an important addition to
the Ibiza range in the shape of the Ibiza FR TDI, in sporty SC or practical 5dr bodystyles from £16,465.
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Available to order now at SEAT dealerships nationwide
with deliveries set to begin in March, the diesel-powered extension to
the already impressive Ibiza FR offering underlines SEAT’s commitment
to the burgeoning diesel hot hatch class.
The new car’s turbocharged
diesel engine is good for a muscular 143 PS – enough to carry it from
rest to 62 mph in only 8.2 seconds (8.3 seconds 5dr) and thence onward
to a top speed of 130 mph where legal (129 mph 5dr).
Linked as
standard to a smooth and precise six-speed manual gearbox the
state-of-the-art common rail diesel is fully Euro V-compliant and, in
this application, helps the Ibiza to record not only exceptional
performance but also remarkable economy.
The fast yet frugal FR TDI
is capable of returning 62.7 mpg on the EU’s official combined cycle
and the car records an official CO2 figure of just 119 g/km, making it
the tax efficient choice both in terms of road fund licence and
business drivers’ benefit in kind liabilities.
The option of a 5dr
FR, as well as the familiar SC bodystyle which helps SEAT’s
petrol-powered hot hatch turn so many heads, means the diesel version
is set to have even broader appeal and will doubtless get the attention
of drivers looking for a touch more practicality with their auto
emoción.
As is customary in today’s SEATs, the Ibiza FR TDI arrives
packed to the gunwales with attractive, useful and downright fun
equipment.
Standard specification in the newcomer includes climate
control, ESP with SEAT’s clever new XDS electronic ‘virtual’ limited
slip differential and, of course, exclusive FR detailing inside and out. | | | | It’s the limited edition Fiat 500 that customers have
been asking for ever since the popular city car was launched in 2008 –
the 500 Pink has arrived.
Just 500 examples of the super-stylish
supermini will be available when it goes on sale this week and
customers will only be able to order one online.
Appealing mainly to young women, the 500 Pink looks set
to become 2010’s ‘must-have’ motoring fashion item, and is the first of
several exciting Fiat 500 limited editions that will be introduced
during this year.
It costs £11,700, just £1,000 more than the 1.2 Lounge but with £1,500 worth of extra equipment. |  |
Based on the 1.2 Lounge specification, the Fiat 500 Pink
features: Start&Stop, Sunroof, Leather gear knob, Black interior,
Side rubbing strip with 500 badge, Special pink key cover and Special
carpet mats. |
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