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New car lines
publication date: Jun 29, 2010
In the most significant programme of upgrades
since
its world debut in 2003, Aston Martin's DB9 range has received a
complete package of styling, engineering and equipment enhancements.
As one of the most successful Aston Martin of all-time, the DB9 has established itself as the definitive
grand tourer, thanks to an enduring combination of understated elegance,
sporting character and genuine luxury. |  | For Dr Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin's Chief Executive, the DB9 remains a
very special car: "The DB9 is the quintessential sporting grand tourer
and offers an unrivalled combination of driver involvement, character,
luxury and refinement. This car combines our unique Aston Martin
character with an uncompromised design philosophy, craftsmanship and
trademark Aston Martin performance ability."
This new package of improvements compliments these core qualities
perfectly. Subtle styling changes freshen the DB9's appearance, with a
new front bumper, bright finish radiator grille and a re-shaped lower
intake featuring bright hexagonal mesh. New headlight bezels, re-styled
sills, silver brake calipers, 20-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels and
clear rear light lenses complete the external revisions.
Under the skin the DB9's passive damping system has been replaced by a
new Adaptive Damping System (ADS), which offers enhanced ride comfort
together with sharper handling when switched to Sport mode. The ADS
system is offered as standard equipment across the DB9 range,
encompassing both Coupe and Volante (convertible). A new tyre pressure
monitoring system, a revised Bluetooth microphone system and the
addition of a new Double Apex alloy finish trim and Bang & Olufsen
hi-fi options broaden the DB9's specification.
The Aston Martin DB9 is available as either Coupe or Volante
(convertible) with rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox as standard
or optional ‘Touchtronic 2' six-speed automatic transmission.
Production of the revised DB9 is already underway, with deliveries
commencing in July. Prices start from £122,445 for the DB9 Coupe and
£131,445 for the DB9 Volante. | | | | SEAT is celebrating its partnership with
Columbian pop
sensation Shakira with the debut in UK showrooms of a special edition
SEAT Ibiza that’s packed with ‘good stuff’.
The new Ibiza Good Stuff is based on the popular Ibiza 1.4 SE, available
in both practical 5dr and sporty SC bodystyles, and boasts a sparkling
array of neat extras for its bargain £12,300 for the SC and £12,710 for
the 5dr and is available in a selection of
smart paint shades including Candy White and Speed Blue. |  | As befits its moniker, the Ibiza Good Stuff adds a great selection of
state-of-the-art extras including a TomTom satnav system and unique SEAT
dashboard dock and cradle, black iPod Nano 8GB complete with etched
SEAT logo and SEAT branded content, iPod cradle and charger, and
Bluetooth hands-free phone system.
On top of this, Good Stuff buyers can look forward to keeping cool this
summer thanks to the special edition’s climate control system, and
looking cool behind the wheel courtesy of the car’s 16” ‘Sonda’ alloys
and dark tinted rear windows.
| | | | This
Autumn, the all-new Mazda5 will debut in showrooms
across Europe as successor to Mazda's first-generation compact
multi-activity vehicle (C-MAV).
The original model was popular with families looking for superior
functionality in a compact and safe package. Since market launch in
2007, Mazda5 has attracted 500,000 owners worldwide, 175,000 of them in
Europe. It has also won 37 automotive awards, and has
consistently been voted
one of Europe's most reliable and safe small MPVs - an important
attribute for a family vehicle. |  |
| Honda will launch a fleet only model line which
and
will have its P11D price cut to the bone.
The new CI grade will be launched on the Civic with specification levels
equivalent to a SI model with integrated hands-free telephone as
standard. There will be a T grade variant that includes satellite
navigation. The list price will be cut by up to £3,500 but only fleet customers will
have access to this price, with no models available in showrooms and no
prices published. |  | | | | |
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