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New car lines
publication date: Feb 12, 2010
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author/source: Robin Roberts
 | | Jaguar has reduced the price of its entry level XF
models to under £30,000 while raising the rest of the luxury range by
up to 4pc.
It is also introducing XFR trim and optional tauter handling pack for the 275Ps Diesel S model.
“We
have applied the lessons learned from the XFR to bring more
sophisticated, sporting driving dynamics to the Diesel S model,”
explained Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity. “Fitted with
the state-of-the-art Adaptive Dynamics system, the latest Diesel S
provides driving enthusiasts with taut handling and superb body
control, but without the noise and harshness often associated with
‘sports’ suspension packages.”
Geoff Cousins, Managing Director,
Jaguar UK said: "With more than 19,000 XFs now on the road in the UK
the momentum continues and we have celebrated winning more than 60
international awards for XF since it launched in 2008.
"While our
class-leading diesel engine is by far the most popular engine in the
range, we would like to appeal to low mileage drivers who do not
necessarily want or need to drive a diesel. By reducing the entry price
for the XF range to less than £30,000 for the 3.0-litre petrol model,
we have made our four door saloon even better value for money." |
Jaguar XF range prices
| | January 2010 | | XF 3.0 V6 Petrol Luxury £29,900 | | XF 3.0 V6 Diesel S Luxury £38,475 | | XF 3.0 V6 Petrol Premium Luxury £33,600 | | XF 3.0 V6 Diesel S Premium Luxury £42,175 | | XF 3.0 V6 Diesel Luxury £34,775 | | XF 3.0 V6 Diesel S Portfolio £45,475 | | XF 3.0 V6 Diesel Premium Luxury £38,475 | | XF 5.0 V8 Petrol Portfolio £51,055 | | XF 3.0 V6 Diesel Portfolio £42,975 | | XFR 5.0 V8 Supercharged £62,055 | | |
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| To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the world's
best-selling two-seater roadster going on sale in the UK, Mazda is
introducing a special version of the legendary Mazda MX-5.
"British motorists have enjoyed a long-term love affair with the Mazda
MX-5 which shows every sign of continuing to flourish through the next
decade," comments Mark Cameron, sales and marketing director for Mazda
UK.
"Launching in Spring when the prospect of open-top motoring has added
appeal, the new Mazda MX 5 20th Anniversary model is the perfect way to
celebrate this relationship during a year when we expect MX-5 sales in
the UK to pass the 100,000 milestone since its launch in 1990.
In the true spirit of the original, the new Limited Edition model is
based on the purest, back to basics MX-5, the entry-level soft-top 1.8
SE convertible, offering the best, fun-to-drive thrills along with a
truly rewarding motoring experience.
Priced at £16,850 on-the-road, it features 10 additional items of
equipment worth more than £650, just £55 more than the SE - and
significantly less than the original Mazda MX-5 of 1990, in real terms
when prices are adjusted for inflation over two decades.
‘Stand-out' additional equipment featured on the Anniversary model
includes 10-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels with a unique silver finish,
front fog lights, chrome trims (around the grille, headlamps and fog
lights), body-coloured roll bars and a supporting strut brace. Inside,
the stainless steel scuff plate features a unique ‘20th Anniversary'
logo and limited edition number, premium ‘20th Anniversary' branded
floor mats, a body-coloured front dashboard, aluminium pedal set, and
manual air-conditioning.
MX-5 20th Anniversary drivers benefit from the generous specification
of the SE model, on which it is based, ensuring comfort and convenience
are not comprised. Featuring as standard, electric and heated door
mirrors, electric windows, remote central locking with deadlocks and
remote boot release.
The Limited Edition model also boasts a stylish, modern cabin with a
leather steering wheel, gear knob and hand-brake, plus an
MP3-compatible Radio/CD audio system with six speakers, steering wheel
controls and an auxiliary (AUX) input jack for MP3 and iPod connection.
Mazda UK has secured 32 percent of the Anniversary model production
destined for Europe, with around 600 units, reaching showrooms from 1
March 2010. Customers can choose from three colours which echo the
original 1990 launch colours of red, white and blue. The ever-popular
True Red is joined by two unique colours for the Anniversary model,
Crystal White Pearlescent and Aurora Blue Mica, both available for the
first time on the MX-5 in the UK, priced at £395. |
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