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By STEVE WALKER THE REPORTER PUTS YOU IN THE DRIVING SEAT g f l f t -
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' SOME kinds o f car come to define the brand tliat makes them and if you had to pick one model th a t best repre sents Volvo, it would have
to be the big estate. In th e c u r re n t-V o lv o
line-up, it’s the V70 that fulfils ; this role, a large and roomy load carrier that’s safe and comfy in the best Volvo tradi tions. Tlie D3 diesel engine should ’
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raise its profile with cost-sensi tive car buyers yearning for a super-sized boot;‘
The engine in the D3 model
we look at here is a 148bhp five-cylinder turbo diesel and very impressive it is too. The common-rail fuel injec
tion system uses piezoelectric injectors which make multiple, precisely timed injections of fuel into the cylinders during each combustion cycle.
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aluminium rails and movable anchoring points. A sliding load floor is offered as an op tion, as is a powered tailgate. The D3 engine is a stalwart
: to be a fast seller. The line-up opens with the
of the V70 range, offered with all the trim levels and expected
i ES grade which is followed by the SE, SE LUX and R-Design variants. Pricing is comparable to what you’d pay for a BMW 3-Series Touring or and Mer- cedes-C-Class Estate with a similar engine but the V70 is quite a bit more spacious than
: these sports estates. The V70’s capacity has
more in common with execu tive models like the BMW 5- Series Touring or the Audi A6 Avant, which cost quite a bit more. The high-tech nature of the
D3 diesel engine promises a sparkling performance where running costs are concerned and it doesn’t disappoint. . The engine is Euro V compliant and returns 51mpg
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: IT would be easy to go over board when discussing the Peu- ~ geot RCZ. Not only is it a visually thrilling car with fine handling, it’s from a manufacturer that had let : its once proud reputation in these areas slip. Anyone who remembers pretty
Peugeots like the 406 Coupe or sharp : driving ones like the 106 Rallye and
; the legendary 205 GTi has been hop- ' ing for a return to form. ■ V ._i Now that one has apparently a r -■
rived in the shape' of the RCZ, it^ could pay to maintain a sense of proportion. By fitting-its beguiling ' .sports coupe with a prosaic 2.0-li- ^tre HDi diesel engine, Peugeot may'-
have made this ■ easier to achieve ■ The extra weight of a diesel engine is always going to be a factor in a two- seater-sports car like-the RCZ. The HDi model gains 80kg in kerb weight over the entry-level 1.6 THP petrol car and this is felt out on the road in slightly more sluggish responses and less bite when you pitch the car into a tight corner.
Despite this, the RCZ still im
presses and the diesel models actual ly take on a more relaxed feel which
: some customers might even prefer. .,The abundant torque you expect from a diesel is very much in evidence ‘
- with 320Nm generated,at 2,000rpm. ■ It gives the RCZ useful flexibility to accelerate from cruising speeds with-; •
By STEVE WALKER
- V-- The domed roofiine has more than ; a hint of Audi TT about it and the aluminium foot arches provide a two
'.tone effect.
out dropping gears and there’s still a 8.7s time for the 0-60mph sprint. Flat out, the top speed is 137mph - and ■ peak power of 163bhp is generated at 4,000rpm. There’s no radical departure from
Peugeot’s tried and tested styling themes! on-the RCZ but equally, there’s no denying it’s a striking thing to look at. The nose is very Peugeot with the
huge light-clusters and air-intake then the deep bonnet contours flow ing back to the A-pillars. '
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\ :W that the RCZ is more ' than just a pretty face and that it can contribute some practicality as well. The car has a front-engined 2-1-2 lay out with exceedingly small rear seats that have increased headroom thanks to the roof bulges and a surprisingly big boot capacity of 384 litres (you - only get 290 litres in an Audi TT). -This space can be increased further
by folding the . rear seat backrests down.
. „ Just as we’re not completely accus tomed to seeing sports coupes with' diesel engines, we aren’t used to hav-■
Jng them return 53mpg. That’s what
' the RCZ TDI manages though and it’s very similar to what you can ex pect in a diesel Audi TT or Scirocco. Emissions of 139g/kni.will also help to keep running costs , down while Peugeot_ is banking, on the RCZ’s bold design to help protect its resid ual values from. the fate some of its past models have suffered.- - ' ■ -
. . Diesel might not be the: fuel of
choice.in a compact sports car but it has its advantages in
the.form of low running costs and plentiful torque. Peugeot’s RCZ HDi plays up to these strengths while adding in the adventurous design and sharp driv-: ing experience that are common to
■all RCZ models.'! SUPER SIZED: Volvo’s new V70
right amount of fuel is burned for optimum performance and economy. ■
It means that exactly-the Get a-bit sporty with the
right boot and you’ll see 60mph. come and go
in-9.9.seconds; although you’ll need to be very' slick at crashing through the manual gearbox to get-'anyf ! where near this time.
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The.Geartronic automatic;;
model can cover the sprint just as quickly but the time will be. more easily replicated by nom'" racing drivers. . ■ !«; _ There’s a class-competitivey
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; 540-litres of virgin'space in the rear and oodles of extra capac ity can be liberated if you fold the rear seats-down and stack-! items to the roofline. The 40-20-40 split/fold rear '
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. seat: can be positioned in -16' jllfferent config'uratioris.and' np .tlie loadbay floor features:
on the combined cycle with C02 emissions of 144g/km. : ' This is good going for a car
of the V70’s size, although fitting the automatic gearbox hampers running costs a little. The Geartronic variants
manage 46mpg and 159g/km. The latest V70 remains an
-'archetypal Volvo estate car ■ and as a result, it isn’t the most
- fashionable mode of transport on the road. i What it does have is a strong
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set of abilities that will appeal directly to family buyers with the D3 diesel engine showing the car in a particularly favour able light.
■ You might even start to
• question why so many people - buy large MPVs to cater for their family requirements. The big estate still has a
future and there’s little doubt that Volvo will be part of it.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
CAR:'Volvo V70 PJJICES:£26,360-£28,610 - on the rood • insurance GROUP: 13 [est]
■ » ; F^RfORMANCE: 0-60mph 9.9s /Max Speed 130mph . 1^ «?t.^°NSUMPTION: (combined) 51.4mpg ; . , ’ I® STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Driver's airbag; side airbags ond curtain, ABS,-whiplash protection, Isofix
child.seat ,
1?,?.“.”*®' USTC stability control, rear child booster s e a t -. V WIU IT FIT INjYOUR GARAGE?; (length/width/height) 4823/ 1861/ 1547mmv-- .
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07 07 Peugeot 1071.0 Uiban 5dr Yellow, 23,976 miles.... 07 07 Peu9eot1071.0 Urban 3ilr Raven Black m, 18,132 miles
07 57 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 5dr Aluminium, 25,000 miles..........-;..... .... ......;...E5,591 07 57 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 3dr Zircon Grey m, 15,545 miles............
....£5,891
08 08 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 3dr Yellow, 12,852 m i l e s .... .......... ...:.£5,895 08 58 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 3dr Laser Red, 19,636 miles................ ..........£5,991 08 08 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 5dr Anbgua Blue m, 24,206 miles............ ........ £5,991 08 08 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 3dr Laser Red s, 17,285 miles......................;.... ..£5,995 ■ 06 08 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 3dr Zircon Grey m, 26,431 miles ........................:...£6,195 08 08 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 3dr Citrus Yellow s, 23,000 miles ...............;......;...£6,195 - 09 09 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 3dr Silver, 8,766 miles...;...___ ____ .;........r......£6,491. 08 58 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 3dr Raven Black m, 12,205 miles ...:....;....;............£6,495 08 08 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban 5dr Zircon Grey m, 17,000 miles......... ........ ...£6,895 08 58 Peugeot 1071.0 Urban Move 5dr Carbon Grey, 10,858 miles......'.....;.........£6,391
- 05 55 Peugeot 2001.6 HD! Spor13 3dr Aluminium m, 55,748 miles.:.:.;;....... ...:.£4,991'
. 07 56 Peugeot 2061.4 Look 3dr Iron Grey m, 14,587 miles......:............. ....... £6,991 04 54 Peugeot 2061.6 Quiksllver 2dr Sliver, 60,804 miles..........;........;..;.;....... £5,991 - 03 53 Peugeol 206 2.0 SE 2dr Grey, 29,834 miles
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' 08 08 207 30r HAT 1.4 8v 75 Verve Neysha Blue m, 15,690 miles;:.;..’..L-.;.;;-.;....£7,491 08 58 Peugeot 2071.4 VTi Sport [ 9 5 1 SHvW 15,917 miles... ......;...;;;...-.......£7,491 ;• 07 57 Peugeol 2071.6 HDI 90 SE Premium 5dr Aluminium, 25,795 miles...........£7,491 07 57 Peugeot 2071.6 HDi 90 Sport 3dr NeyshaJIue m, 22,500 miles .‘.;.1..;;......£7,491 08 08 Peugeol 2071.4 VTi Sport [95] 5dr Neysha Blue m, 16,764 miles ..;..;.;...;.£7,991 -
- 07 07 Peugeol 2071.6 HD1110 GT5dr Grey, 52,352 miles....:......;.........i....;.....£7,991 , 08 08 Peugeot 2071.6 HDi 110 GT 3dr Slamanca Orange, 11,507 mile5...;..;:......£8,795 09 09 Peugeol 2071.6 HDi 90 Sport 5dr Blue, 14,856 miles......... ............... £9,591 0909Peugeol2071.4HDIXR5dr Onyx Black, 8,993 m i l e s ... sold -
06 06 Peugeol 3071.0 S 5dr Aluminium, 37,850 miles... ...... 07 55 Peugeol 3071.6 S 5dr Auto Grey, 30,901 miles.;..;.:..;..;.. 07 57 Peugeul 3071.6 S 5dr Blue, 24,453 miles.......;..... 07 07 Peugeot 3071.5 S 5dr Auto Iron Grey m, 23,000 miles.... 05 05 Peugeot 307 2.0 2dr Aegean Blue p, 47,000 miles_ ........ 0655 Peugeol 307 2.0 S 2dr Silver, 43,685 miles
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09 09 Toyota Yaris 1.33 W T -I TR 5dr [6| Grey, 17,423 m i l e s ...... ..::.£8,491 ■ 08 08 Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Sd Hatch Black, 29,000 m i l e s
09 59 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i 16V Design 5dr Silver, 11,279 miles..:;;....;.:..:...;.........£8,991 ' 08 08 Suzuki Grand 1.6 W T 3dr Red, 30,093 miles
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09 59 Vauxhall Astra 1.6116V SXi 3dr Silver, 16,534 milea.....-.:....:.;...'..:-:..........£9,991 07 57 Lexus Is 220d 4dr Silver, 29,668 m i l e s ..... ;.;.....;...;.;.;;..........£11,795 ' 08 08 Saab 9-3 2.01 Vector Sport 4dr Aulo Silver, 14,653 miles-.:......;..;..;;...,....£13,491 - 08 58 Vauxhall Astra 1.4116V SXi 3dr Black, 26,981 miles............................ sold
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