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New car lines
publication date: Jan 8, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
Peugeot's award winning 3008 Crossover range now
includes two new models the 3008 SR and 3008 ENVY Special Edition.
The
Peugeot 3008 is the perfect choice for customers who are looking for something
different. Whether these customers currently drive a conventional saloon, MPV,
SUV or a hatchback, the 3008 provides a new alternative which spans all these
different vehicle types. It has the flexibility and space of an MPV, the rugged
looks of an SUV and the vehicle dynamics of a family hatchback. |  | Now the
previous three model line up, Active, Sport and Exclusive, has been extended to
include a new SR model with standard fitment of Peugeot's Grip Control, and the
Special Edition 3008 ENVY.
The SR
model is based on the Sport model but includes the following extra standard
specification: RNEG Colour Satellite Navigation, Bluetooth, Grip Control and
16" Alloy wheels with Mud + Snow tyres. It is available with
Peugeot's latest Euro 5 HDi 112 diesel engine and either a six-speed manual
gearbox or six-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (EGC). Aimed
mainly at Fleet customers it has CO2
The
second new model is the 3008 ENVY Special Edition which again is based on the
Sport model but provides customers with "Exclusive" levels of
desirability. It builds on the standard specification of the Sports model with
the following extra standard specification: Dark tinted rear windows, Exterior
Styling Pack (Aluminium Detailing), Head-up Display and Cielo Panoramic Glass
Roof.
All this
extra specification is included for just £600 more than the equivalent Sport
version. It is available with either a 1.6 litre VTi 120 petrol engine or HDi
112 Euro 5 diesel engine. Both models come with a manual gearbox, five-speed
for the VTi and six-speed for the HDi 112.
Prices go from £18,895 to £21,195.00 for the new models. | | | |  | Superchips has produced a high performance ECU remap that
offers a more exciting, efficient driving experience for the latest version of the 163 PS 2.0 TDCi turbo diesel
engine.
This covers top selling popular models including the Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo
and the Focus S-Max.The latest version of the Ford 1995cc, 16-valve TDCi engine was intensively
analysed by Superchips technicians who identified significant performance
enhancement possibilities within the models' Delphi DCM3.5 ECU, which is easily
accessed to allow a swift and painless installation. |
Post upgrade, the Superchips ECU remap for the Ford 2.0 TDCi engined models
increases power by up to 22 bhp at 3301 rpm, endowing the Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo
and Focus S-Max with a sharper, more stimulating drive.
The ECU remap also transforms the 2.0 TDCi engine's torque output,
increasing the figure by an impressive 89 Nm (65 lb.ft,) with gains throughout
the rev range, highlighting the emphasis Superchips places on everyday
driveability. | | | |  | Lexus has fettled a special Lifestyle version of its RX full hybrid SUV for
the some of the rigours of winter with a package of accessories perfectly
suited for those who love the great outdoors.
On the outside the new Lifestyle model comes equipped with roof rails and a
rear bumper protect, plus front and rear under-run plates.Inside there is a tough boot liner ready to cope with muddy boots, plus a
refrigerated cool box that can equally keep food and drinks warm when the
temperatures plummet. |
Specified individually, these features would cost up to £1,500, but brought
together for the new RX 450h SE-I Lifestyle they add just £499 to the
on-the-road price, which is from £48,899. |
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