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MOTORSHOW 2011New Car Buyers’ GuideWranglerPrices start at: €33,995Engines: 2.8 CRDBodystyles: 4dr.Plus points: Fun and a bit ofhistory in versatile and capablepackage. Diesel good.Minus points: Has made littleimpact really.Best Buy: 2.8 CRD, 4 Dr. Manual.Final answer: YES, but it is something of an acquired taste.KIAOverall Marque Rating: ✰✰✰✰Dealerships In the Republic of Ireland: 31Dealers listing/ Brochure request: 01 460 1288www.kiamotors.iePLUS: See our Used Car Guide at the back of this publication.Prices and specifications correct as at 15.01.2011.PicantoPrices start at: €10,755Engines: 1.0Bodystyles: 5dr hatchPlus points: Ideal little car fora scrappage deal. Easy todrive and park. Equipment,warranty.Minus points: Not too many. Fairly basic.Best buy: 1 litreFinal answer: YES, but wait for new model in June.RioPrices start at: €13,715Engines: 1.4, 1.5 Diesel.Bodystyles: Hatchback andSaloon.Plus points: 1.5-litre dieselkeeps it relevant and so doesthe 7-year warranty.Minus points: Really, reallydated now.Best buy: 1.4TX Hatchback.Final answer: NO, because new model in August.VengaPrices start at: €18,720Engines: 1.4LX DieselBodystyles: MPV hatchPlus points: Well equipped,compact, spacious, extremelyfrugal 1.4-litre diesel, doublelevel boot. Seven-yearwarranty.Minus points: Bit of disappointment overall; engine struggleswhen all passengers aboard; small cabin.Best buy: 1.4 LX DieselFinal answer: Yes, worth a test drive.cee'dPrices start at: €19,950Engines: 1.6 dieselBodystyles: 3dr., 5dr.Hatchback, Sporty Wagon.Plus points: Fine practicalfamily car that mixes price,drive appeal (estate especially),nice cabin, warranty, equipment.Minus points: Few. Estate better than hatch.Best Buy: 1.6 diesel in all casesFinal answer: YES, estate will show you how good a small carcan be.SoulPrices start at: €19,910Engines: 1.6 DieselBodystyles: Hatch / EstatePlus points: Bit of cheeramidst the gloom. Innovativebut highly practical and finediesel keeps fuel bills low.Seven-year warranty.Minus points: Maybe too different for many.Best buy: 1.6 DieselFinal answer: Yes, great value for money and it’s fun.New SportagePrices start at: €25,600Engines: 1.7D, 2.0DBodystyle: SUV 4x4 (5dr.)Plus points: Brand new and inhuge demand. Fine on mainroads. Seven-year warranty,smashing engine, good cabin.Price.Minus points: Disappointing over poorer surfaces. Visibility onlymoderate due to rear design and front pillars.Best buy: 2.0DFinal answer: YES, brand new and fresh appeal.2010 SorentoPrices start at: €37,995Engines: 2.2 CRDiBodystyles: SUV 4x4 5dr.Plus points: New one has builta good reputatioin and twowheeldrive option is a boon.Diesel works well; plenty ofequipment. Price is key.Minus points: Same old SUV story – not too many looking forthem.Best buy: EX 2.2CRDiFinal answer: YES, a classy SUV that won’t disappoint.Readers NoticeWhilst every care has been taken in compiling this guide frominformation received from distributors, no responsibility can beaccepted by the publishers or staff of Automotive PublicationsLimited for any errors or omissions. Because prices etc. canchange, we suggest that once you have made a short-list ofcars that you are interested in, you should confirm prices andexact specifications with the dealer when shopping for yournew car.In our guide, ‘Prices start at:’ refers to the lowest price of thepassenger versions in that model range.New Car Buyers’ Guide83
MOTORSHOW 2011New Car Buyers’ GuideNew Car Buyers’ GuideLAND ROVEROverall Marque Rating: ✰✰✰✰Dealerships In the Republic of Ireland: 14Dealers listing/Brochure request: 01 4893790www.landrover.iePLUS: See our Used Car Guide at the back of this publication.Prices and specifications correct as at 15.01.2011.Freelander 2Prices start at: €29,995Engines: 2.2D.Bodystyles: 4x4 SUV (5 dr.)Plus points: With newstop/start technology for economyon road, it is excellent offroad. Diesel gives it everything.Minus points: Still concerns over residual values and reliability.Best buy: 2.2 TD4Final answer: YES, good demonstration of 4x4 ability in comfortzone.DiscoveryPrices start at: 60,900Engines: 3.0 TD V6Bodystyles: 4x4 SUV 5dr,5/7seatsPlus points: Big, strong,roomy, highly capable SUV.Equipment and loads of offroadability. Exceptional dieselengine. Recent revisions make a big difference.Cabin improved.Minus points: Still under cloud of unreliability from earlier manifestation.Who needs a big SUV these days?Best buy: 3.0 TD V6Final answer: YES, it is still well worth a test drive.Range Rover SportPrices start at: €78,000Engines: 3.0TDV6Bodystyles: 4x4, SUV.Plus points: High performance;plenty of cabin space,well equipped. Dieselmakes a big difference. Price.Minus points: Bit of anexcessive luxury in this dayand age – little demand.Best buy: 3.0TDFinal answer: YES, just about – and mainly for its performance.Range RoverPrices start at: €105,100Engines: 4.4 TDV8, 5.0V8Bodystyles: 4x4, SUV.Plus points: Go-anywhereluxury SUV still dominates thelandscape. Air suspension,luxury cabin, first-rate diesel.Oh! and its price has come down.Minus points: Gulp! Huge amount of money these days. Higherprofile rivals.Best buy: 4.4 TDV8Final answer: YES, still has to be on your list.DefenderPrices start at: €27,530Engines: Range of TurboDieselsBodystyles: 4x4, 3dr. and5dr. SW, Double Cabs.Plus points: A vehicle for thehard times. Keeps comingback for more. Sticks tobasics and does them well. Politicians please copy.Minus points: Low on creature comforts and really harsh on theroad.Best buy:110 Td5 County Station WagonFinal answer: YES, for those who really need a tireless workhorse.LEXUSOverall Marque Rating: ✰✰✰Dealerships In the Republic of Ireland: 5Dealers listing/ Brochure request: 01 419 0375www.lexus.iePLUS: See our Used Car Guide at the back of this publication.Prices and specifications correct as at 15.01.2011.CT 200hPrices start at: €28,450Engines: 1.8 WT-iBodystyles: 5 doorPlus points: World’s firstcompact with a full hybrid.Gets luxury hybrid in underthe €30,000 mark. Lots ofequipment. Real-deal hybridfrugality and performance.Minus points: Has yet to be tested on Irish roads, so we’ll waitand seeBest Buy: 5 DoorFinal answer: YES, a Lexus hybrid, especially a compact one,is worth a test drive.ALWAYS DRIVE RESPONSIBLY84
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