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Leon will put drivers in hot SEAT S
EAT’S first 180 b.h.p. four-wheel-drive is being launched next month by the
Barcelona-based car maker. The high performance six-speed Leon
hot hatch - named after the Castillian city in Northern Spain - is designed to capture coupe styling with saloon comfort. The new range, based on the Toledo saloon, is expected to cost between
.£13,000 and £18,000. It will be available in four trim levels,
with a choice of seven engines ranging from the 68 b.h.p. 1.9 SDi to the top per forming 180 b.h.p. 1.8 20v turbo boasting a
top speed of 142 m.p.h. — the most power
ful engine in a production SEAT. The diesel range includes a 90 h.p. 1.9TDi as well as the 110 h.p. engine. In addition, the Leon features electroni
cally controlled air conditioning, satellite navigation, ABS anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability and anti-skid controls. There will be four airbags, elec tric retractable door mirrors, rain sensing windscreen wipers and a sound system with independent earphones for rear seat
passengers. The car will be on show in the U K lor . , TTT-r
the first time at the London Motor Show at Earls Court.
Luxury off-reader from Lexus L
EXUS is gearing up to join the dog fight in the luxury off-roader sector with the RX 300 - the best selling
Lexus in America. The European version is scheduled^
to go on sale in autumn 2000 when it will compete with the likes of Range Rover, Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Mercedes M Class. And the fight will really hot up when BMW and Porsche enter the fray with their own 4x4s.
Renault ahead with the Kangoo J
UST when you thought
the Citroen Berlingo Multispace was one of a
kind, along comes a lookalike
from French rival Renault. Like the Multispace, the Kangoo
is a highly practical, incredibly spa cious but decidedly strange-looking family car derived from a small van. And, like the Citroen, the
Renault can be fun and rewarding for those who dare to be that bit dif ferent with their choice of motor. It will go on sale on October 20th,
but Renault dealers are getting pre view cars in their showrooms this month, so customers can see for themselves just how much room
there is inside for their brood. According to Renault, the Kan
goo, which comes with two sliding rear doors and a massive tailgate, is
the most spacious car you can buy Lexus says it is a capable vehicle
off-road, but it is clearly aimed at those who value comfort over rock climbing agility. Hence the leather interior, smart paint job, brushed alloy highlights and liquid crystal cen
tral computer display. It is a big seller in urban communi
ties in America, where it currently _ accounts for more than 40 per cent of all Lexus sales.
for the money. Prices will certainly be keen,
ranging from £9,750 to £10,500 with a choice of 1.4 litre petrol and 1.9 litre diesel engines and two trim
levels, RN and RXE. And the amount of luggage and passenger space is certainly impres-
sive. Even with five adults on board
there is lots of room for baggage,
and with the rear seals folded the high roofline guarantees more load
volume than a large estate. Yet it hardly feels like a van once
you are in and on the move. The engines deliver adequate
pulling power and a quiet and refined ride.' Body roll is slightly more pronounced than a typical family hatchback, but nothing to hamper roadholding or driver
enjoyment. The relatively short wheelbase
tures to justify the prefix. An all-new 2.2 litre petrol engine generates around 140 b.h.p. yet aver
ages 30 m.p.g. New bonnet, bumpers, boot,
lights, sound system, Quick Power brake booster and front and side airbags are standard, as is dual-zone
Quick Power and lots of improvements on new Omega T
I-IE new Omega 2000 brings with it more than enough new fea
electronic climate control which incorporates air quality and sunlight
. . . .
sensors. The Omega comes in saloon or
estate versions with a choice of five engines. Entry level is badged GLS and has central locking, air condi tioning, alloy wheels, two-tone horn and height-adjustable driver’s seat and steering column._____________
The CD adds improved sound sys . . . I , ! ,- y n i iru i sv .s -
tem, alarm, front fog lamps, heated front seats and height adjustment for front seat passenger and driver. Cruise control and electric sunroof
are standard with the CDX, while the Elite 2.5 VG and the 2.5 TD own ers get a Bose sound system, self-lev elling rear suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels and metallic or pearlescent
ppaint as standard. aint as Top of the range Elite S-CVG adds tandard.
leather seats and audio navigation. For drivers with sporty aspira
tions, the MV6 has a sport chassis, lower suspension, alloy wheels, spe cial tyres and sports seats. No prices or launch date have been
fixed yet, but the Omega will be at the London Motor Show in October.
\ <Zi 'iL ensures sharp handling and a small
turning circle. Standard equipment includes
power steering, tinted glass, finger tip remote control hi-fi, height- adjustable front seats and an airbag.
A passenger airbag is standard .
on the RXE, along with remote control central locking and electric
windows. Visibility for the driver and pas
sengers can hardly be bettered. With the low prices and low run
ning costs, Renault expects Kangoo to sell around 5,000 a year in the
UK. And those are modest figures
when compared with sales in France, where it has been a regular top five performer for the last year and is a familiar sight on the roads.
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FRENCH revolution swept through car
showrooms during August, led by the Citroen
Saxo. Saxo leapt from being
1 Oth best seller in July to the top of the pile last month, ousting the Ford Focus and Fiesta. And it was joined in the
top 10 by two other French models, the Peu geot 306 at number seven and Renault Clio at eight. Total sales for August
were dramatically lower than a year ago. But the fall was expected because
of the changes in the reg istration system and Sep tember's figures should be
considerably higher thanks to the new V regis tration which came in on September 1st. The August top 10: 1. Citroen Saxo 2. Ford Focus 3. Vauxhall Astra 4. Ford Fiesta 5. Vauxhall Vectra 6. Vauxhall Corsa 7. Peugeot 306 8. Renault Clio 9. Ford Mondeo 10. Fiat Punto Best sellers of 1999 so
far:
1. Ford Fiesta 2. Ford Focus 3. Vauxhall Astra 4. Vauxhall Corsa 5. Vauxhall Vectra 6. Ford Mondeo 7. VW Golf 8. Renault Clio 9. Renault Megane 10 Peugeot 206
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