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Additional Astra added, Cooper SD and Fiesta gets "chipped" by tuners
publication date: Feb 3, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
A new model joins
Vauxhall's Astra range which squarely targets similarly-priced five-door hatch
rivals by offering levels of standard equipment and trim not usually seen
outside the options list.
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£18,110 for the 140PS 1.4-litre Turbo model, the ES Tech comes as standard with
a CD500 Satnav system including CD player, MP3, USB, iPod control, seven
speakers and aux-in socket, Bluetooth, a DAB radio, 17-inch alloy wheels and
aircon.
This complements the
already generous level of standard equipment found in most Astra models, such
as curtain airbags, ESP, daytime running lights, cruise control and steering
wheel-mounted audio controls. | | | | Several new MINI models have been announced.
Coming just months
after the launch of the MINI Countryman and the new MINI Family, MINI has
announced that the MINI Cooper SD will be the most powerful diesel variant in
the MINI line-up. The new 2.0
litre/143hp available in all MINI body types - Hatch, Convertible, Clubman and
Countryman will deliver more power, frugal fuel consumption and lower CO2
emissions. | 
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Also launching in
the UK in March is a new Special Edition MINI Clubman, the MINI Clubman Hampton
and a new Special Edition Hatch, the MINI Pimlico. A new Sports Pack option
will add spice to the Hatch and Convertible ranges.
| | | | Frugal, stylish and
sharp to drive, it's no surprise that the Mk VII Ford Fiesta is Britain's best
selling car.
Yet with a mere 88
bhp on tap from the popular 1.6 TDCi variant, raised to 95 bhp on March 2010
onwards versions, few would ever call it pacy or exciting.
But now Superchips,
the world's leading automotive ECU remapping enterprise, can remedy this
situation with an affordable, performance boosting upgrade. |  |
This ECU remap
provides a 23bhp gain for both the 88 bhp and later 95 bhp versions of the
hugely popular Fiesta 1.6 TDCi, as well as boosting fuel efficiency.
Superchips ECU
remaps are available now directly from Superchips and its UK dealer network,
priced at £399.00, including installation and VAT. |
 
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