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HEN Vauxhall decided to launch a new sporty tot, there really was only one option when it came to its moniker. Vir­ tually everything else, however, is different.


dubbed a 2+2 coupe, the latest version is an unashamed two-seater. Its profile looks much like a Peugeot 206CC to which somebody has taken a plane and chamfered all the curves into edgy angles and gives a clue as to the car’s party piece. At the press of a but­ ton, the hard top folds into the boot, turning the little coupe into a full con­ vertible. Everybody, it seems, is getting in on the folding hard top act. Two engines are


available, both 16- valve petrol units. The 90 b.h.p. 1.4- litre version opens proceedings at £13,750 with a Sport version starting at £14,500.


Whereas the old Tigra was rather optimistically Polished product with an interior


adjustable and an electronic display panel is stan­ dard on all models. The standard car comes with 15 in. alloys, a CD stereo, anti-lock brakes, twin front and side airbags and sports suspension. Trade up to the Sport version of the Tigra and Vauxhall include 16 in. wheels, a silver targa roof- bar, a stereo that can handle MP3s, a remote con­ trolled alarm and an alloy-effect centre console. Aluminium pedals, a leather-trimmed sports steer­ ing wheel and front fog lights are also included. A leather pack is


offered as an option with seats, head restraints and door trims finished in hide and ESP is also an option for those looking to safely explore the limits of the Tigra’s handling. Vauxhall has the


that Is league ahead of its rivals The punchier 125 b.h.p. 1.8-litre car is only were cursed with woeful luggage space. This time


available in Sport trim and kicks off at £15,250. round, the Tigra doesn’t attempt to wedge in a Versions with air conditioning tack another £500 pair of useless vestigial rear seats, instead offering onto these prices.


a useful boot of 440 litres. Even with the hood cas- There is little doubt that Vauxhall has a pol- sette, in place there’s 250 litres available - more


ished product. The interior quality is a league than enough for a weekend’s light luggage for two. ahead of rivals and the hood is in a completely dif- There’s a good deal of thoughtful attention to ferent league. The cabin features wheel-mounted detail. The heated rear window features a special audio controls, a metallic finished fascia and a scratchproof glass and the tiny front and rearover- tiltable steering column. Both seats are height hangs make the car easy to park.


benefit of other ’s mistakes to draw upon in developing the Tigra. Many of the early coupe- cabriolet models looked the part but


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This Astra-based contender costs not much


more than the standard Astra (between £12,995 and £20,995) and there is a choice of five engines: a 99 b.h.p. 1.616v petrol, a 125 b.h.p. 1.816v petrol, a 147 b.h.p. 2.2-litre petrol,a 190 b.h.p. turbo 2.0- litre and a 2.0-litre DTi diesel developing 100 b.h.p. Recent improvements have seen the addition of an automatic gearbox for the diesel model, a new high-spec trim level option (dubbed Design), a sporty trim level (called SRi) and a useful 40:20:40 split for the second-row bench. White rear indicator lenses are the only external giveaway to the latest updated variants. The engines, how­


ever, are unchanged, with arguably the pick of the bunch being the 2.2-litre 16-valve petrol unit. This pro­ duces a smooth band of torque, and feels relaxed and unstressed even when the Zafira is loaded. Capable of reaching 60 m.p.h. in nine seconds, it has got the get-up-and-go to embarrass many a warm hatchback on its way to a 124 m.p.h. maxi­ mum. At the same time, you should expect to average around 32 m.p.g. allied to reasonable Group 12E insurance. If you need even more speed, Vauxhall has the


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solution. With the same 190 b.h.p. engine as the Astra Coupe Turbo, the Zafira GSi Turbo has a top speed of 137 m.p.h. and the ability to demol­ ish the sprint to 60 in under eight seconds. So how does the seating system work? Quite sim­


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ply really. The middle row of seating slides back and forth by up to eight inches, enabling middle seat passengers to choose between leg room and luggage space. If you are more into carrying luggage than peo­ ple, the Vauxhall ought to suit. Take for example, what will probably be a reasonably regular need to use all the


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gage. That is 60cuft of space. Inside, you should immediately feel the car to be


more spacious, especially with regard to shoulder room. That more upright shape helps here. Behind the wheel, it is all pretty much carried over from the Astra: which means solid, user-friendly knobs, dials, switches and stalks. There are also the same wheel-mounted stereo controls. The car is designed to accommodate a wide variety of human shapes and sizes: most should get themselves comfortable.


luggage space behind the front seats. You simply pull up the rear seat cushion and lock it vertically into place. This enables the bench to be slid forward so that it sits tight against the front seats, leaving the load floor com­ pletely clear for lug­


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■ ANDERTON Bosonnet is pleased to offer for sale 6 The Dales, Langho for the asking price of £289,950. Located on a choice corner position on the fringe of this ever popular development with part open views in foreground and pleasant distant views towards Longridge Fell, this well presented detached home (1280 sq ft -119 sq m approx) briefly entails: hall, cloakroom, lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, four bed-


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rooms (one with en suite), bathroom, detached single car garage. Offering a distinctive non estate feel due to the position. Viewing absolutely essential.


■ 5 BEAVER Close, Wilpshirc is offered for sale al the asking price of offers around Ji;i.5;>,9.5() by Atlicrlons. .A spacious :i/4 liedroomed semi detached dormer bungalow set in a pleasant cul-de-sac position on the edge of the Rihhie Vallej-. The bunga­ low has the advantage of ample off road parking plus a detached single garage. The property briefly comprises: Lounge, breakast kitchen, dining


rnnm/bedroom, bathroom. FF: 3 bedrooms. Open plan front garden, enclosed garden to rear. The property has recently been re-wired and re-roofed. No chain involved.


■ MORTIMERS are pleased to offer for sale ‘Millbrook House’, Millbrook Court, Chapel Lane, West Bradford at the asking price of offers in the region of £425,000. This individual archi­ tecturally designed executive house is delightfully situated in the popular Ribble Valley village of West Bradford, on the fringe of open country­ side. Entrance hall, cloaks area leading to cloakroom, study, lounge, dining room, uPVC conservatory, breakfast/dining kitchen, utility room, staircase


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to first floor, part galleried landing, 4 bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, house bathroom, staircase to second floor with office/bedroom 5. Elevated garden areas, driveway suitable for up to 4 cars leading to a detached double garage.


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16 Knowslcy Road West, Wilpshirc. Price: £239,950


A DETACHED house situated on the outskirts of the picturesque Rib­ ble Valley is this week’s featured prop­


erty. Enjoying a highly sought after location,


this lovely detached home provides an eminently flexible arrangement of accom­ modation to suit the varied needs of many. At ground floor level, a spacious hall


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boasting a feature quarter return stair­ case, galleried landing and laminate floor­ ing, leads to the property’s large lounge. 'The centrepiece of the lounge is a fea­


ture period design polished wood fire sur­ round with marble hearth and inlays around a living flame gas fire. Like the hallway, this room has the advantage of double glazing, radiators, coved ceiling and dado rails. Hardwood double glazed French doors


look out from the separate dining room onto the property’s rear garden. A modern and practical laminate floor has been laid


in this room. Meanwhile, the kitchen comprises oak-


fronted base and wall units with laminate work surfaces, ceramic tiled splashbacks and a single drainer one-and-a-half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, built in oven, hob and extractor, integrated fridge and freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher, lami­ nate flooring and a PVCu double glazed window and back door. One of the property’s bedrooms is also


located on the ground floor and is double glazed with a coved ceiling. The other two bedrooms on the first floor can be reached from the galleried landing, which has pan­ elled painted doors, a built-in cupboard and loft access. The first bedroom with part sloping


ceiling, eaves access and double glazing, also has the bonus of an en-suite shower


property online: click on to www,i clitheroetoday.co.uk


The Register of Country Houses is available to assist — owners to sell, discreetly if so desired, with the minimuni of trauma and cost, and to assist purchasers in finding a COUNTRY HOUSES BUREAU


house that meets their needs. <Est’d 1984


Ribble • Country house set in c.45 acres, including flat Valley


Mellor pastureland, woods, steam, stables and menage


• Cottage with planning permission to extend, set in c.3.5 acres of woodland


Stone-built farmhouse, extended and renovated to a high standard; attached cottage


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CIS”’ farmhouse with c.7 acres, including mature gardens, potential for self-contained annex


Fulwood C16"' farmhouse, restored and extended, set in c.2 acres of gardens, including woodland and steam


Osbaldeston C19''' house, set in c.4 acres, including tennis court For information on these or other properties on the Register, please call Ph i lom ena or E l iza b e th H a l l on Clitheroe (01200) 441179


room with a white three-piece Heritage suite with chrome fittings. The room com­ prises a shower cubicle, wash basin, low W.C., ceramic tiled w'alls, laminate flooring and double glazing. Meanwhile, bedroom two boasts roof


top views of the local countryside. I t also has a partial sloping ceiling, eaves access and double glazing. The house bathroom has a white three-


piece Heritage suite with chrome fittings. I t comprises a wood panelled corner Jacuzzi-style bath with shower and screen, a vanity set wash basin, low suite w.c., ceramic tiled walls, chrome towel radiator, double glazing and laminate floor. Outside, there are gardens to the front


and rear. The front is also flagged to allow extra off-road parking space additional to the drive leading to the attached single garage. For those wanting more room, building


regulation approval has been obtained for a proposed dormer extension to create an additional bedroom on the first floor. • Viewing is strictly by appointment


with the agent, anderton bosonnet, of 31 King Street, Clitheroe (01200 428691) and 103 King Street, Whalley (01254 825569).


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The Register offers a broad selection of houses, covering a wide area of Lancashire, North Yorkshire and the Lake District, and includes a number of magnificent properties on the Cote d'Azur in the South of France.


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