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New car lines
publication date: Apr 23, 2010
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author/source: Robin Roberts
In October 2004 Mercedes-Benz established a new
market segment with the four-door Coupé CLS.
In September
2008, the brand revealed a fresh and exciting interpretation of the
emotionally-appealing Coupé-based design in the form of the FASCINATION
concept car. Now making its premiere at Auto China 2010 is the
Shooting
Break concept car. |  | | It is a further insight by Mercedes designers into the
possible future development of the Coupé concept. | | | |  | A striking Monaco GP limited edition version of
Laguna Coupé in pearlescent white metallic with black roof is available to
order now for deliveries in July.
The wealth of equipment
includes gloss black 18" alloy wheels, four-wheel-steering, bespoke
Monaco GP leather upholstery and BOSE sound system for £24,995, a saving
of £5,200 compared to Coupé GT trim level with individual options
added. The Laguna Coupé has always been one of the most striking
two-door coupés. Now Renault's designers have enhanced the two door's
svelte lines with a striking new Monaco GP limited edition. |
Given
that white is still the new black, the new addition's arresting look
comes courtesy of its sole body and roof colour combination -
Pearlescent White metallic paint with contrasting Pearl Black roof.
Completing
the transformation from stylish grand tourer to aggressive sport coupé,
are a set of black 18" 'Interlagos' alloy wheels and matching folding
door mirrors.
Allied to the car's alluring exterior appeal is a
well-appointed cabin, featuring a wealth of luxuries perfectly in
keeping with the ambience and culture of the Principality from which it
takes its name.
Based on the Coupé GT and powered by the 2.0 dCi 180
FAP engine, the limited edition Monaco GP recalls Renault F1 Team's most
recent wins there in 2004 and 2006. The newcomer boasts four-wheel
steering, eye-catching dark grey leather upholstery with Monaco GP logo
and gloss white inserts for the dash, centre console and door panels.
Rounding
off the new version's impressive range of features are Bluetooth®, BOSE
sound system, electric and heated front seats, multi-functional
TunePoint for portable music players, front and rear parking sensors,
tyre pressure monitor and fully integrated Carminat TomTom satellite
navigation.
Ordering for the latest addition to the Laguna Coupé
range is open now, ahead of deliveries in July. Production for the white
hot limited edition ends in September. | | | | SEAT is unveiling the first official images of
its all-new Alhambra, the latest generation of the Spanish car maker's
perennially popular people carrier.
As a genuine
Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV), the new SEAT Alhambra offers far more than
simply plenty of space for family, business and hobbies.
Its innovative
versatility fits just as well to family requirements as it does to the
demands of the high-mileage business driver. |  | Just like every SEAT, sporting character and driving fun
go hand-in-hand with practicality and innovation. Thanks to its
surprisingly dynamic handling, engaging powerplants and the latest
hi-tech equipment, drivers can look forward to every mile behind the
wheel of the new car.
And, with the potential for a combined fuel
consumption figure of more than 51 mpg, the new Alhambra sets a
benchmark in its segment.
Measuring 4.85 metres bumper to bumper the
new Alhambra is 22 centimetres longer than its predecessor, while it is
also wider by a full nine centimetres. There's plenty of room for
adults to sit comfortably, even in the third row, while the large
sliding doors (with optional electric operation) allow especially easy
entry.
Luggage space is more than generous, too. When configured as a
five-seater the new SEAT has 885 litres of load space available, which
grows to a cavernous maximum of 2,297 litres if only the front two seats
are in use. | | | |  | With all 101 Ford Focus RS500 models snapped up
by UK fast Ford fans within days of launch, Ford is responding to the
intense customer demand with an officially-approved Focus RS performance
upgrade kit.
Ford Focus RS owners can now give their
‘regular' 305PS superhatch an extra 45PS and 20Nm of torque. This allows
those who could not secure one of Ford's ultra-limited-edition, matt
black RS500s to upgrade any latest-generation RS to match the power. | Developed by Ford Team RS, in partnership with Mountune
Performance (MP) and offering similar performance to the RS500, the
MP350 RS upgrade will be launched through selected Ford dealers across
the UK.
Comprising a larger intercooler and air filter box, larger
diameter exhaust downpipe and a higher-capacity fuel pump, along with
uprated software calibration, it remains the only officially-approved
Focus RS upgrade package.
Mark Simpson, Ford Britain marketing
director, said, "Focus RS500 has raised the Ford performance bar in
every way - it's the fastest-selling model in Ford's UK history, with
five times more customers than we had cars for.
"The MP350 kit has
been developed to meet some of this additional demand and allow
enthusiasts with cars in standard tune to enjoy even greater
performance, without endangering their warranty. If you couldn't get an
RS500, which sold out within seven days, this is the next best thing."
Following
the rush for an exclusive RS500 in the last days of March, Ford is
allocating the UK's 101 right-hand drive versions to dealerships in
proportion with their share of overall Ford Focus RS sales. The MP350 RS
upgrade kit is £1,995. | | |
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