Motoring
New Corsa VXR - ultra- powerful small hot-hatch
Launched at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show in March, this seriously fast hatchback benefits from the significant revisions in technology, interior/exterior design and chassis showcased in the new Corsa.
Headline performance figures are 0- 60mph in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 143mph – quicker than the outgoing car, but more importantly the VXR produces its 245Nm of torque from lower revs. This makes the VXR a potent performer between 50-75mph, which it can dispatch in just 6.6 seconds in fifth gear. If that’s not enough, an optional performance package is available to make this little powerhouse even more dynamic.
Built for Bond
The luxury British sports car brand is delighted to confirm that James Bond will once again drive an Aston Martin in Spectre. On this occasion, it will be a model developed specifically for the film and built in-house by the brand’s design and engineering teams.
Celebrating the great British brand’s
half century with Bond, which started with the iconic DB5, the DB10 gives a glimpse to the future design direction for the next generation of Aston Martins.
Spectre is due for general release on
November 6, 2015. More news and Bond photos at
www.astonmartin.com
specification and first-in-segment features, class leading interior space and generous levels of equipment.
Since the car’s first public unveiling at the Paris Motor Show 2014, New Generation i20 has enjoyed high accolades from the industry and a clutch of awards for its innovative design.
The New Generation i20 delivers
exceptional value and desirability with low PCP (personal contract purchase) payments - £152.45 per month will get you behind the wheel of an i20 S, including a £500 deposit contribution from Hyundai.
Residual values are among the best in
its class. The 1.2 S starts the range, with predicted residual values at 46% of cost new forecast after 36 months/30,000 miles.
Remarkably, the Corsa VXR achieves
37.7mpg on the combined cycle with C02 emissions of 174g/km. Six exterior colours are offered, including the appropriately-labelled Flash Blue, which is unique to the Corsa VXR. The car’s cabin has standard Recaro seats, a leather, flat-bottomed steering wheel, sports pedals, as well as a VXR gear-lever and instruments. A heated front windscreen and Intellilink connectivity for Apple iOS and Android smartphones are also standard.
All the facts and figures at
www.vauxhall.co.uk
Mini Monster
Drawing on the much-loved British brand’s 55 years of proud motorsport heritage, the John Cooper Works is the most powerful production MINI ever. Its 2.0-litre MINI TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine delivers 231hp and 320Nm of torque.
Competition expertise has been put to good use in the
design of the engine, suspension, brakes and aerodynamics. The exterior styling and interior trim also benefit from motorsport influence and distinguish the John Cooper Works as a model in its own right, totally distinct from the MINI Cooper S, while the sports exhaust system delivers a rich racing-inspired sound.
See
www.mini.co.uk for full information Mid Kent Living 61
Hyundai I20 – better by design and value
The eagerly awaited new generation Hyundai i20, which went on sale earlier this year, is competitively priced from £10,695. The all-new model boasts a sophisticated new design, high
Available in five trim levels, the New Generation i20 provides customers with exceptional levels of equipment. i20 S includes electric front windows, remote central locking, tinted windows and RDS radio with USB as standard. The Premium SE tops the range with equipment that includes front parking sensors, heated front seats and steering wheel and opening panoramic glass sunroof.
Power comes from a choice of 1.2-litre
84ps or 1.4-litre 100ps petrol engines or 1.1-litre 75ps or 1.4-litre 90ps diesel engines.
See more and find your local dealer at
www.hyundai.co.uk
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