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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 25th, 2000 32


New pick-up has Animal instincts


ICK-UPS have never really taken off in the UK. Jet out to some


hotter climes and you will find they are the common man's leisure vehicle, com­ plete with chunky wheels, roof-mounted spotlights, stripes and bull bars. We could yet also see


such cars commonly in the UK. The lifestyle pick-up sector is, believe it or not, growing at an astounding rate, hence the availability of models like Mitsubishi's L200 4 Life, which it is claimed started this trend at its launch here back in 1998. Those who have really


been bitten by this tough and trendy bug will like the Japanese company's latest Animal Cab 4x4 special edition - essential­ ly an L200 4 Life 5-seater Double Cab with all the conceivable options, plus a few more. Animal, in case you did not know, is an active wear and equip­ ment supplier for extreme sport fanatics of mountain biking, surfing, motor- cross, snow-boarding and


A SUN-SATIONAL CAR! P


By JONATHAN CROUCH___________


IN IN FA RINA and Peugeot have produced some mighty stylish cre­ ations in the past, but arguably


none as stunning as the 306 Cabriolet. It has been slightly revised in recent times, but the looks are as arresting as ever. Which is just as well. After all, if image and rarity are not among


your priorities in buying an affordable cabrio­ let, they will be pretty high on the agenda. Of course, the other main consideration is likely to be that of affordable practicality. Realisti­ cally, since you will be spending more time with the top up than down, the ease of opera­ tion of the hood mechanism and both sound and noise insulation need to be excellent. In this 306 Cabriolet, they are - and the con­


wake-boarding. Its brand­ ing appears all over the bonnet, sides and tailgate.


More significantly, there


are 16in. alloy wheels, a high-mount stop light on the tailgate, a black leather steering wheel, front fog lamps, stainless steel door entry guards, a


silver dashboard panel, a black carpet mat set and black seats with grey cen­ tre panels featuring blue pin stripes.


It all costs £20,695, including VAT which VAT registered business will be able to reclaim. This would reduce the price by


£3,090. If you want to spend a bit more, there is an optional accessory pack for £896 (including VAT), which includes a chrome front A-guard, a chrome front underguard, twin front driving lamps and chrome rear lamp guards.


vertible operation is simplicity itself. Thanks to the standard electric mechanism, you simply unclip, push the button and sit back to enjoy the spectacle as the metal cover behind you rises to swallow the hood, then falls cleanly on top of it. Under the bonnet lies a 123 b.h.p. 2.0-litre


engine, which feels even quicker than it is. Rest to 60 takes 9.7 seconds on the way to 120 m.p.h. If that is too fast, there is also now the option of 1.8-litre power. Either way, the brilliant han­ dling that is a part of driving all 306 models has


The Smart car lives up to its name W


By DENNIS MURTAUGH


I IAT is a pure joy to own, sots your pulse racing when you see it


and becomes something you have a passion for once you own one? It is the Smart car, and the


very first U K Smart Owners’ Club rally took place in Welling- don, Germany. There are three models of this


fun-filled car on offer in this coun­ try at the moment and they are the Pure, Pulse and Passion, Local Smart owners Stephen


Lawrenson, Frances Ilickling, Adrian Ellison .Damian Jones and Andrew Moss set off from


Colne for the journey to Welling-


don. You may be asking what exact­


ly a Smart car is. Well, I’m sure that many of you reading this have recently stood and stared at a strange little vehicle bombing along the road and wondered what on earth it was. Let me introduce you to the lat­


est of the economy vehicles which has hit the roads of Britain . The tiny, Mercedes-engineered


Smart Car is certainly an eye- catcher and has some wonderful features, including high fuel econ­ omy, lower insurance and only qualification for the £100 road tax.


From my own personal experi­


ence (my wife owns one), I know how much people are attracted to Smart cars and love to stop you and talk about them. Andrew Moss, proprietor of


Colne Car Centre in Burnley Road, Colne, is the man responsi­ ble for bringing to the area the Smart car, which is fast achieving cult status. The Smart car is a two-seater,


left-hand drive vehicle with plen­ ty of room in the back for shop­ ping. It is also an unbelievable performer, with a list of standard features and options which would do credit to a top-of-the-range car. The 599cc engine allows you to


travel in comfort at 70 m.p.h. on the motorway and, in the right


been retained intact. You just ache to drive it, whether or not the sun decides to make an appearance.


Driving satisfaction will be high on the list of


priorities for those who choose the optional Pin- infarina-styled hard top. This is lined to reduce noise intrusion, has a heated glass rear window and is finished in the same body colour as the car.


It can be removed easily for simple storage,


transforming your 306 back from coupe to cabriolet at a stroke. And the price? Well, put aside an extra £1,370. All cabriolets have twin airbags, power steering, electric windows, elec­ trically-operated and heated door mirrors, ABS, alloy wheels and remote control central locking. This is a good specification on a car that, though a little more expensive than the opposi­ tion, also has that elusive element of class.


Ultimately, that is what sets this little Peu­


geot aside from many of the other hatchback- derived cabriolets you can buy. Which is why, had I the requisite minimum (some £19,820 on the road for the 2.0-litre or just £17,420 for the


new 1.8), I would not hesitate to buy one. FACTS AT A GLANCE


CAR: Peugeot 306 Cabriolet PRICE: £17,420 - £19,820 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 14 PERFORMANCE: 0-60 m.p.h. 9.7secs/


max. speed 120 m.p.h. (cabriolet) FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 25.9


m.p.g./ (constant 56 m.p.h.) 43.5 m.p.g./ (constant 75 m.p.h.) 35.8 m.p.g. STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin


airbags WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/width/height, 157/77/54in.


conditions, you can obtain over 60


m.p.g. Yes the Smart car is selling like


hot cakes and it is no wonder with everything it offers. You do get the supposedly


amusing comments about the size of the car. But I know who has the last laugh at the petrol pump or when trying to find a place to park Incidentally, if you are wonder­


ing about the left hand drive, this becomes like second nature after about three or four days’ driving. I personally think this is a won­


derful small car. It puts the fun back into driving, and if you like to be noticed, I can guarantee you will be. Prices start at £5,995.


SMART DRIVERS: The local owners who drove their vehicles to the rally in Germany. 1600500/2/6


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