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HAT a refreshing change to hear execu­ tives from one car company praising a


rival car. Over at BMW they openly salute the Mazda


MX-5 as the car that single-handedly resurrected the two-seater soft-top - and made it possible for


them to create the Z3. Before the MX-5 came along a decade ago, UK sales of roadsters had dipped to a paltry 97 in 1988


- all of them Morgans. Last year 26,500 optimis.tic sun-seeking Brits


took delivery of roadsters. Most plumped for the


Mazda, but 5,500 of them chose the Z3. The Barians hope to sell even more this year on


the strength of a number of significant improve­ ments - the most important of which is a new entry level model that is £1,500 cheaper than before. Powered by the same four cylinder engine that


drives the popular 318i, the batjy Z3 is broader in the beam and altogether more butch than before. And it costs a pound less than £20,000. It is sharp and sprightly and hardly feels like a base model. Handling is impressive, just as it


should be in a lightweight car with minimal over­ hangs, and the ride is refined both at high speed


and pottering around town. Few will notice a performance difference with


the more expensive 2.0 litre version. It reaches 60mph in 10.4 seconds and has a top speed of 122mph. Yet its fuel consumption is positively stingy with a combined average of 36.2mpg which is what might be expected of a small family hatch-


back. BMW's market researchers have found 90 per


cent of roadster owners claim performance is far less important to them than style. They want to


cruise and be noticed. The Z3 certainly takes the eye with its aggressive


looking long bonnet, deep chin spoiler and wide rear wheel arch flares. It is impractical of course, but most people who


buy two seaters are young, single and care little for big boots and space for children or granny. The £20,000 buys high quality open-top motor­


ing. The roof folds flat in a jiffy at the touch of a but­ ton and then the fun starts. Lack of wind noise and


turbulence is a positive characteristic. At motorway speeds there's hardly enough breeze to ruffle your hair. In fact there's probably as much noise with the top in place as a constant rush of air around the windows makes a whistling din. Completing the 23 range are two other engines -


both six cylinders, 2.0 and 2.8 litre. The 2.8 has the sharpest handling of all and is


almost as fuel-efficient as the 2.0 litre returning 30.1 mpg against 30.7. As such it is an obvious bet­ ter bet for performance seekers if they can afford


the extra. TheyMI be rewarded with blinding acceleration


and a booming exhaust note. It races to 60mph in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 140mph. Waiting lists are now down to around three months, including five weeks transit time from the factory in America. That gives the Z3 a big advantage over the two-


year wait now being quoted for the new Honda S 2000 and those who get tired of waiting for the Honda could save themselves time and money by


opting for the BMW. Vauxhall follows the Scandinavian lead with head restraints V


AUXHALL is following the lead of Scandina­ vian manufacturers in offering "active head


restraints."


The device, which was pioneered by Volvo, reduces whiplash in a rear impact and will be fit­


ted as standard on Omega and Vectra models from September. It will also be available as an option on Astra and Zafira models next year. It moves up and forward in a crash to signifi­ cantly shorten the distance between the head and


the restraint and thereby dramatically reduces the


force on the neck. Housed in the seat back, the restraint does not


interfere with the side airbag or harm driver com­ fort.


RANCE'S record for making executive cars has been laughable


since the exquisite Citroen D series was ended in the


1970s. But although cars like Cit-


roen's XM, Peugeot's 604 and Renault's Safrane have largely been ignored by us Brits in favour of German, British and even Italian rivals, the French have con­ tinued to produce fine upper medium models. Best of the bunch for years


now has been the aristocratic 406 - helped no doubt in image terms by the truly beautiful coupe which shares its name, and by Peu­ geot's reputation for superb chassis design. It also has to be said that


traditionally Peugeots have been more trustworthy than cars from the other Gallic manufacturers. The 406 is almost big


enough, almost haughty enough and almost well enough equipped to be con­ sidered as an executive model. But most go to user- chooser company types who would rather enjoy French sophistication than join the hordes in their Vectras and Modeos. Looking at the long, ele­


gant body, it is easy to see why the 406 remains popu­ lar all over Europe. It appears classier than the affore-men- tioned Ford and Vauxhall and a step-up from its sister car, the Citroen Xantia. Inside, the cabin is more


spacious than most of its competitors and is furnished


with sumptuous seats. Legroom and headroom are particularly good and it is all finished with a certain French flair. The 406 range was


facelifted in the spring and, although the visual changes take some spotting, the dash­ board looks less plasticky than before. Makeover fea­ tures include the addition of shiny silver cappings on the air vents, but, more substan­ tially, a small LCD screen above the climate controls for trip computer informa­ tion. That, added to a speed


sensitive audio that automat­ ica lly gets louder on the motorway, four electric win­ dows and rain sensing wipers, really makes you feel like you're in a luxury car.


The facia is a model of


simplicity. The recent facelift also


delivered new engines and the 2.0 litre is quite thrifty, particularly when you con­ sider its lively performance. Reaching,60mph in 10.8 sec­ onds is impressive enough, even more so as it is all done with the minimum of fuss. Braking is also refined and effortless. Anti-lock brakes with electronic distribution are standard on all models The boot is big - note the


406 is a saloon and is not available as a hatchback. All of which makes for a


car that is well proportioned, hugely welcoming and a cut above the maelstrom of mod­ els competing for the corpo­ rate fleet and private family- orientated markets.


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over the shoulder visibility is not the best and it can be dif­ ficult to judge the length of the boot when parking.


Verdict: 406 remains a well-mannered class act. Roadtest factfile Make: Puegeot Model 406 2.0 GLX Price: £17,485 Power:137bhp Engine: 2.0 litre 16 valve petrol Top speed: 129mph 0-60mph: 10.8 secs MPG: 24.5 urban, 43.5 extra ! urban,


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