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New generation Beetle comes in Spring and Lexus sharped hybrid
publication date: Oct 21, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
The new Volkswagen
Beetle is now open for ordering, ahead of the first UK deliveries in spring
2012.
At launch, two engines will be available: a 1.2-litre TSI 105 PS
mated to a seven-speed DSG transmission and a 1.4-litre 160 PS TSI with a
six-speed manual gearbox. Three trim levels
will be available: Beetle, Design and Sport. |  | The 1.2-litre is offered in
Beetle or Design trim from £16,490 and the 1.4-litre in Design or
Sport trim from £19,470.
Three other engines - a 1.6-litre TDI BlueMotion
Technology 105 PS, 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS and 2.0-litre TSI 200 PS - will be joining the line-up
later in 2012 along with the option of a six-speed manual gearbox for the
1.2-litre TSI model.
| | |  | Lexus has added some
extra visual muscle, introduced more top-flight equipment features and
sharpened up the handling of its CT 200h full hybrid premium compact model to
create the CT 200h F-Sport.
While the new model's
looks are bolder and more attention grabbing, there is no penalty to pay in the
combined low emissions, fuel efficiency and low cost of ownership performance
that make CT 200h an unmatched proposition in one of the car market's most
competitive segments. | On the outside the CT
200h F-Sport makes its presence known with 17-inch dark-finish alloys, a larger
rear spoiler, flared side skirts, a mesh front grille and new aero-styled
bumpers front and rear. In the cabin the distinguishing features include an
F-Sport steering wheel with a flat bottom section and aluminium pedals and
scuff plates.
Adding to the
specification of the SE-L grade, the F-Sport gains cruise control, F-Sport
black leather upholstery, heated front seats, electric driver's seat
adjustment, auto-dimming (electrochromatic) electrically retractable door
mirrors and a rear parking camera that links to a display in the rear-view
mirror.
The new Lexus CT 200h
F-Sport is available to order now, with first UK deliveries in January.
On-the-road prices are from £27,850. |
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