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ByBillAuckland Motoringwriter


Fancy a tough-looking little crossovercar?


How’s about a 1.6-litre pet­ rol i26bhp model with seven airbags, cruise control and a five-year unlimited mileage warranty for just £12,950? Even better, a 1.6 turbo


diesel with sat nav, reversing camera and the same warran­ ty-all for £17,250? Thought that would catch


your eye. The name on the badge, SsangYong, isn’t all that familiar and it takes a bit of spelling, too. But the new SsangYong


Tivoli means business, and comes with all the toys today’s trendy car-buyer requires as the Korean firm launches a determined bid to break into new markets. The bad news for more ex­


pensive competitors is that it’s a decent drive and quite com­ fortable, too. It’s a chunky, functional shape, riding high as buyers


by Cajimel Stewart Motoring writer


alongside the race car and shares some 56 per cent of its components. It is offered in two versions


If you are looking for some­ thing on which to blow your pension fund, your kids’ in­ heritance, your PPI windfall or your lottery win, Audi may


just have the perfect solution - the R8 super sports coupe. This second-generation,


two-seater model is not on­ ly a dream to drive but looks stunning and is packed to its stylish gunnels with sophis­ ticated kit. Those who follow endur­


V/


ance racing will be aware that the R8 race car has carved out quite a reputation at both Le Mans and the Niirburgring 24 hour. This lighter, lower, faster road car has heen developed


- the V10 and the V10 plus - which are differentiated in terms of styling cues and fin­ ish as well as that all-impor-


• tant power and performance. The V10 is powered by a


mid-mounted 5.2-litre en­ gine, with 533bhp at its dis­ posal. The V10 plus has the same engine, tweaked to ex­ tract 602bhp from its ten cyl­ inders - making it the fastest and most powerful produc­ tion model ever made by Audi. Performance from both


versions is o f the fa c e ­ bending variety with the V10 achieving 62mph from a standing start in 3.5 seconds and zapping on to a top speed of ig8mph, while the V10 plus shaves a couple of points off


the 0 to 62mph, making it 3.3 seconds, and adds a few miles to the top speed, taking it to 205mph. It would be a mistake to


talk about average fuel econ­ omy as that does not really fit the figures - but average con­ sumption has been measured at 24.8mpg and 23mpg respec- ' tiveiy so more of a cheek suck than a face bend here. Both versions are linked to


a truly excellent seven-speed S tronic automatic transmis­ sion with paddle shift. Drive select, which adjusts


the engine timing, transmis­ sion, steering and suspension for ‘comfort’, ‘auto’, ‘dynam­ ic’ or individual is fitted as standard on both versions and clearly Audi expects it to be well used as the change button sited on the very cool flat-bottomed steering wheel


within easy reach of the driv­ er’s left thumb. On the road the R8 burbles


with delight as it holds fast even at speed in the wet. The quattro all-wheel-drive, varia­ ble torque control and flexible chassis ensure that the vice- like grip remains constant as it soaks up the bends. Add the optional performance mode to the mix to sharpen the han­ dling for dry, wet or snow, and thiscarwouldtakeyoudowna ski slope with confidence. Standard spec includes


19-inch alloys, sports suspen­ sion, navigation system, Blue­ tooth, Audi Connect, leather interior, parking sensors and head-bangingly efficient car­ bon ceramic brakes. Super cool laser lights which flick on and off as traffic approaches and departs are an option well. worth considering.


But amidst all this


delight a couple of warning notes need to be sounded. First of all to drive this car - or even travel initasapassenger -your own hips are essential. The seats are set very low and even raised to their fullest ex­ tent would present a challenge to a champion of the sophis­ ticated car egress. And there is no grab handle to ease the transition. Also, surprising­ ly, the forward and backward motion of the very firm V10 plus buckets seats is of the manual variety. For a more comfortable electric adjust­ ment, opt for the V10 sports seats as a no cost option. Also, great care is needed


over even the very gentlest of speed bumps. The R8 is sits close to the ground so needs, smooth manoeuvring over the smallest of irregularities.


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With a price tag of £119,500


for the V10 and £134,500 for the V10 plus, a degree of exclusivity is to be expected so a maximum of 30 R8s will be built on a daily basis to be


sold only at specialist Audi outlets. Annual sales are ex­ pected to hover around the Soomark.


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British journalists had the chance to drive everything from a 1929 442 four-door saloon to a recently acquired 1992 Favorit with fewer than 2,500 miles on the clock. Newer models were also


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Volkswagen takeover more than a decade previously. A 1963 Felicia and a very


similar Octavia from 1964 pro­ vided some American-styled glamour from a new age of consumer optimism, while


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merger between car and mo­ torbike makers Vaclav Laurin (a mechanic) and Vaclav Kle- ment(abookseller) and Czech engineering firm Pizen Sko- dova. The Laurin and Klement


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r 3 3 5 u x e n Official Government Test Environmental Data. Fuel consumption figures mpg (litres/100km) and C02 emissions (g/km). Vauxhall range (excl. Ampera):


Urban: 12.7 (22.3) - 76.3 (3.7), Extra-urban: 23.9 (11.8) - 94.2 (3.0), Combined: 18.0 (15.7) - 88.3 (3.2). C02 emissions: 373 - 85g/km.# ■£2000 ScraDDaoe Allowance towards a new caris offered on condition that the traded-in car has been registered in your name as the owner tor at least 90 days and the registration document is in your name and address. Oiler available to private individuals and small businesses 1-24 units


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of crossover cars like ’em - looking like a sport utility ve­ hicle. With trendy LED lights and clean-cut profile it’s quite a handsome little motor. SsangYong has built a rep­


utation for large, quirky but remarkably affordable off- roaders. Cars like the Rex- ton and Korando have proved competent off-road and ap­ peal to country dwellers who appreciate value for money. But now the Korean firm


is bringing its expertise into a new and fiercely contested market.


• The Tivoli, quite an en­


dearing little character, is up against Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008, among others. But it’s a clear winner on


price and comes with a stack of standard fittings that would be optional extras on its more established rivals. And although most models


sold will be front-wheel-drive, like most of its rivals, you can have a 4x4 if you pay a little extra. Tivoli prices start from £12,950 and top out at less


than £20,000 for a 4x4. You can have six-speed manual or automatic transmission, with four-wheel-drive avail­ able with the top spec diesel. The 1.6 diesel Tivoli ELX


I drove packs in a surpris­ ing amount of technology for £17,250. The turbo diesel pro­ duces a healthy H3bhp, quite a civilised engine and relative­ ly quiet unless pressed hard. It’s well up to speed with the


competition, o-62mph in 11.9 seconds and a top speed of around io8mph. Official combined average


fuel economy is 65.7mpg and CO2 emissions H3g/km, or i23g/km with the automatic. Tivoli’s road manners are


decent, too. There’s a bit of body roll and sway - as there often is with tall crossover­ style cars - but it’s nothing to worryabout. ■


Zipping along winding


country lanes is effortless and fun, too, with positive steering featuring three modesyou can. alter to suit your own style. Roadholding is assured and


the ride is smooth, perhaps a little jiggly on poor surfaces. All models have an electronic stability programme. Not a class-leading per­


former but perfectly ade­ quate and easy to live with. It’s


a roomy four or five-seater, comfortable and quite trendy in layout, with a decent-sized hatchback for a family shop. There are three trim levels,


SE, EX and ELX. EX and ELX, starting from


£14,600, feature leather seats, with the front pair heated. Beat that at the price. EX gains 18-inch alloy


wheels and a seven-inch touchscreen for your radio and phone connectivity plus a reversing camera. ELX has TomTom naviga­


tion, automatic headlights and wipers plus keyless entry and start. So far critics and rivals


haven’t taken SsangYong too seriously. But Tivoli will make them sit up and take notice, especially at these prices and with the backing of that highly competitive warranty. Oh, and it is one of 20 cars nominated for the World Car


. of the Year title, the first time the marque has made the list. Onthisform itwon’tbethe


last. And we’ll let them off for pointing out that Tivoli back­ wards spells I lov it.


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