Small Business Fleet Management | June – July 2021

Small Business

Fleet Management

Magazine

June / July 2021

Toyota Proace City wins

Compact Van of the Year in

the What Van? Awards

Also in this edition

Volvo S90 and V90 • Fiat City Car Hybrid • BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hyrbrids • Ford Puma:

What Car? Car of the Year 2020 • Toyota RAV4 Plug-in and Highlander Hybrid

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Toyota Range Official Fuel Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km) Urban 25.9 (10.9) – 97.4 (2.9), Extra Urban 42.8 (6.6) – 91.1 (3.1), Combined 34.9 (8.1) – 282.5

(1). CO2 Emissions 22-194g/km. 5 year/100,000 mile manufacturer warranty subject to terms & conditions. Models shown for illustration purposes only.

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Volvo Cars introduces refreshed S90 and V90 models,

plus mild-hybrid powertrains across entire line-up

Hybrid technology arrives in

the Fiat City Car line-up

BMW 3 Series range expands to include

four plug-in hybrid models

Toyota Proace City wins Compact Van of the Year in the

What Van? Awards

All-new Ford Puma crowned What Car?

Car of the Year 2020

Toyota announces prices and order books opening for

new RAV4 Plug-in and Highlander Hybrid SUVs

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Volvo Cars introduces refreshed

S90 and V90 models, plus mild-hybrid

powertrains across entire line-up

Volvo Cars reveals refreshed

versions of the S90 saloon and V90

estate, including a refined exterior

design and a brand-new, state-ofthe-art

sound system by Bowers &

Wilkins.

In a broader portfolio upgrade,

the company’s 48-volt mildhybrid

powertrain options are now

available on every Volvo model,

further boosting the company’s

electrified offer.

In terms of exterior design, Volvo

designers have introduced a number

of refinements on both the front and

rear of the S90 and V90, including

new foglights, a new spoiler design

and a new lower front bumper.

On the V90, the most striking

feature is a brand-new rear light

design, including full LEDpowered

signature lighting and a

sequential turn indicator. A range

of new exterior colours and wheel

options further improve options for

personalisation.

Inside, a comprehensively

upgraded Bowers & Wilkins audio

system introduces an even better

in-car sound experience, thanks to

new features such as an upgraded

amplifier, automatic vehicle noise

cancellation and a new setting that

mimics the sound of your favourite

jazz club.

Another new feature inside is an

Advanced Air Cleaner with a PM

2.5 particle sensor. First developed

for the Chinese market and now

rolled out globally, it allows drivers

to monitor interior air quality via

the centre screen. If desired, the

Advanced Air Cleaner can clean the

cabin air of almost all tiny particles

within a few minutes.

Both the new Bowers & Wilkins

audio system and the Advanced

Air Cleaner technology are now

available on all 90 and 60 series

models based on the Scalable

Product Architecture (SPA)

platform.

All models in the 90 and 60

series now also come with double

USB-C charging points in the rear,

replacing the 12-volt outlet. The

wireless charging functionality for

smartphones, first introduced on

the XC40 compact SUV, is now also

available on most variants in the 90

and 60 series.

In terms of interior materials, the

exclusive tailored wool blend seats

introduced on the XC90 last year

are now also available on all 90 and

60 models, while there is also a

leather-free interior option for the

top trim levels.

Elsewhere in its model range,

Volvo Cars is significantly

expanding the number of its 48-volt

mild-hybrid powertrain options,

making these engines available on

every single Volvo model.

Introduced on the XC90 and

XC60 SUVs last year, the mild

hybrids are now also available on all

other 90 and 60 series cars, as well

as on the XC40. The mild-hybrid

powertrain options on the V90

Cross Country represent the first

electrified variants in the history of

the Cross Country range.

Volvo Cars’ mild hybrids offer

drivers up to 15 per cent fuel

savings and emission reductions

in real-world driving. The brakeby-wire

system interacts with the

energy recovery system and reduces

fuel consumption and emissions by

recovering kinetic energy under

braking.

Together with the Recharge car

line of plug-in hybrids and fully

electric cars, this means there is

now an electrified Volvo model for

everyone.


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Fuel consumption and CO 2 * figures for the Volvo Cars Twin Engine range, in MPG (l/100km): WLTP Combined 80.7 –

176.5 (3.5 – 1.6). NEDC CO 2 emissions 56 – 39g/km. Twin Engine WLTP electric energy consumption 3.4 – 4.1 miles/

kWh. Twin Engine WLTP all electric range 22.4 – 36.7 miles.

Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO₂ figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life

driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. * There is a new test used for fuel

consumption and CO₂ figures. The CO₂ figures shown, however, are based on the outgoing test cycle and will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration. Business users only.



Fiat Talento named Medium Van of the Year

at Great British Fleet Awards

The new Fiat Professional Talento

– the brand’s supremely versatile and

dependable workmate – has been

named Medium Van of the Year at

the prestigious Great British Fleet

Awards 2020.

The model took the title at a glitzy

ceremony in London after an expert

panel of Fleet World Group editors

put it through its paces alongside a

full field of competitors.

They chose New Talento as their

winner after being impressed by its

winning combination of cuttingedge

technology, design appeal,

lower emissions, improved driving

dynamics and reduced SMR costs.

Van Fleet World Editor, Dan

Gilkes, said: “Last year’s update to

the Fiat Professional Talento was

not simply a tweak of the engine

management or the addition of

improved exhaust aftertreatment,

but a wholesale change beneath the

bonnet.

“It now offers lower emissions,

reduced fuel consumption and a

cut in service and maintenance

costs. There’s also increased

equipment and a simplified line-up

for customers. A cosmetic facelift

completes what, under the skin, was

a major driveline overhaul.

“A familiar appearance hides a

major update, with an improved

driving experience and lower

emissions, along with the potential

for improved productivity.”

Receiving the award, Richard

Chamberlain, Director of Fiat

Professional UK, said: “We are

absolutely thrilled to see the new

Talento recognised by the fleet

industry for this hotly-contested

award.

“It’s really pleasing that a panel of

expert judges agree with our own

assessment that the new Talento

ticks all the boxes for anyone in the

market for a medium-sized van.”

Updated for 2020, the new

Fiat Professional Talento has

been updated with a range of new

features designed to make it even

more practical, productive and

user-friendly for tradespeople and

businesses everywhere.

This includes the introduction of

the new 2.0-litre EcoJet engine with

Start & Stop technology, enhanced

styling, and new infotainment

options, including DAB radio with

Bluetooth and a 7-inch Touch-Radio

Nav, which is Apple CarPlay ready

and Android AutoTM compatible.

Available with a full range of body

types (low roof and high roof van,

crew cab and platform cab), the

Talento MY20 comes in a choice of

two lengths, two heights and two

different wheelbases. By combining

these elements, the renewed model

can be tailored to meet all needs

for light transport, from 5.2 to 8.6

cubic meters and with a gross vehicle

weight from 2.80 to 3.05 tons and a

payload that can reach 1,258kg.

In addition to all this, by opening

the “CargoPlus” partition situated

under the passenger seats,

professionals can carry objects

measuring up to 3.75m in length

(4.15m for the long wheelbase trim

level). The extraordinary flexibility

is also guaranteed by the loading

height of just 552mm and the sliding

door width of 1,030mm. The load

volume of 5.2 cubic metres in the

short wheelbase trim, 6 cubic metres

in the long wheelbase trim and a

generous 8.6 cubic metres in the

long wheelbase and high roof trim

means that the Talento MY20, even

in the short wheelbase trim, can

carry three Euro pallets.


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Fuel consumption figures for the Fiat Professional range in mpg (l/100km): Combined from 35.3 (8.0) – 72.4

(3.9). CO 2 emissions 125g/km – 215g/km. CO 2 and fuel consumption values are determined on the basis of the measurement/correlation method

referring to the NEDC cycle as per Regulation (EU) 2017/1153. Fuel consumption and CO 2 figures are provided for comparative purposes only and may not reflect real life driving

results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. Only compare

fuel consumption and CO 2 figures with other vans tested to the same technical procedure. *Standard warranty for 3 years plus additional 2 years extended warranty. Roadside

assistance for one year plus an additional four years’ roadside assistance. Valid until the expiry of five years from the date of first registration or the vehicle has travelled

100,000 miles (for Fiorino & Doblo) or 125,000 miles (for Ducato & Talento), whichever occurs first. Free servicing covers the costs of parts, lubricants and labour required as

part of the manufacturer’s scheduled servicing until the expiry of 5 years or a maximum of 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. 5 year warranty, roadside assistance and free

servicing available on Sportivo and Tecnico versions only. Retail sales only. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.


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The new Caddy: more digital, connected,

efficient and charismatic than ever before

The switch to the MQB platform

is visible in the new Caddy’s more

dynamic- looking proportions.

The designers utilised the exciting

technical opportunity presented

by the MQB platform to create a

completely redesigned vehicle body

– one that is more charismatic than

ever. With the cw value reduced

from 0.33 to 0.30, the Caddy sets

a new benchmark for this type of

vehicle. In terms of engineering and

specification, the exterior of the

Caddy has a number of new features.

These include as options the electric

closing aids for the sliding doors and

tailgate, plus a panoramic sunroof

– with an especially large glass area

of 1.4 m2 above both the first and

second rows of seats. Also new: up

to 18-inch alloy wheels and – fitted

as standard in the top versions – new

LED headlights and LED rear lights.

The new Caddy will again launch

as the Cargo (panel van with enclosed

superstructure), an estate (with

passenger compartment windows)

and in various different passenger car

variants (MPVs). The nomenclature

of the passenger car lines has been

reconfigured: the base model will

in future be the ‘Caddy’; above that

follows the ‘Life’ specification and

finally the premium ‘Style’ line. In

fact, All of the models are even better

equipped than the corresponding

previous one.

Inside, the fifth generation of the

all-rounder impresses with new hightech

solutions and appreciably more

space. The long version – the Caddy

Maxi – now, for example, provides

room for up to two Euro pallets, which

can optionally be loaded sideways in

the middle and back or sideways in the

middle and lengthways in the back.

The indicator and control elements

have been completely redesigned: the

interactive interfaces to driver and

front- seat passenger are formed by

the new Digital Cockpit (optionally

fully digital instruments) and the

radio and infotainment systems

(between 6.5 and 10 inches in size).

The fusion of Digital Cockpit and top

10-inch navigation system creates a

new digital landscape

of indicators and

controls: the

‘Innovision

Cockpit’. Via an online connectivity

unit (OCU) with integrated eSIM

the infotainment systems are able

to access the mobile online services

and functions of ‘Volkswagen We’,

meaning the new Caddy is ‘always

connected’.

Another new feature in the Caddy:

digital buttons for light, sight, audio

and menu functions. The rotary

switch for light has served its time,

with the front array of buttons for

Light & Sight to the left of the steering

wheel now taking over its role. Various

items of the central control system’s

menu can be reached very quickly and

easily via the direct access buttons.

In addition, LED interior lights,

ergonomic seats and a power supply

for external 230V devices enhance

life on board. Another new feature is

a roof vent for better climate control

and faster stationary ventilation in the

back.

Six of the 19 driver assistance

systems on the Caddy are completely

new. They include Travel Assist,

which, for the first time in a

Volkswagen commercial vehicle,

facilitates assisted driving across

the full speed range. In connection

with Travel Assist, the Caddy’s

redesigned multifunction steering

wheel is also equipped with capacitive

sensors. These sensors ensure precise

detection of even a lightly touching

hand, thus avoiding any false alarms.

Now also in the new Caddy: Trailer

Assist, familiar from the Crafter,

for significantly easier reverse

manoeuvring and Side Assist inclusive

of Rear Traffic Alert. The existing

assistance systems in the Caddy have

been significantly expanded and

updated with new functions.


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Hybrid technology arrives in

the Fiat City Car line-up

The Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda will

be the first FCA models to adopt the

group’s new hybrid technology. The

new 500 Mild Hybrid and Panda Mild

Hybrid will make hybrid technology

accessible to all, arriving in UK

showrooms from February and March

2020 respectively.

Both models provide all the benefits

of efficient, compact, lightweight and

accessible hybrid driving. For the last

120 years, Fiat has been a pioneer

in technology and an innovator

in mobility. Now, it looks to more

sustainable mobility.

2020 marks a new milestone in the

history of Fiat. The electrification of

the brand will begin with the launch

of the new mild hybrid versions of

the Fiat 500 and the Panda and will

continue with the start of production

of the new 500 in its spiritual home

of Turin. This model will be 100

per cent electric and will therefore

play a key role in the FCA e-Mobility

strategy.

The 500 and Panda will be available

with a new petrol mild hybrid engine

that combines the latest 3-cylinder

FireFly 1.0-litre engine family with

a 12-volt BSG electric motor and a

lithium battery that delivers 70hp

(51kW).

Compared to the outgoing

1.2-litre 69hp petrol engine, the

mild hybrid version improves fuel

efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions

on the road by up to 30 per cent

without impeding performance. It

also ensures a very high standard

of driving comfort thanks to the

BSG system, allowing for a quiet,

vibration-free restart of the internal

combustion engine in Stop&Start

mode.

The new 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder

engine has a peak power output

of 70hp (51kW) at 6,000rpm and

peak torque of 92Nm at 3,500rpm.

The cylinder head has two valves

per cylinder and a single camshaft

with continuous variable valve

timing (the timing is chain-driven).

The structure includes a compact

combustion chamber, high-tumble

intake ducts and external Exhaust

Gas Recirculation (EGR), providing

a remarkably high compression ratio

(12:1), which translates into better

thermal efficiency. The crankcase,

developed in collaboration with

Teksid, is made of high-pressure diecast

aluminium alloy with cast-iron

cylinder liners, to reduce start-up

times and contain the weight of the

engine to just 77kg. Additionally,

friction is reduced using a crank

mechanism with a bore/stroke

ratio of 1.24 and a connecting rod/

crank device with a 10mm offset to

maximise efficiency.

The BSG system is mounted

directly on the engine and is

operated by the belt that also

drives the auxiliaries. The system

recovers energy during braking and

deceleration, stores it in a lithium

battery with a capacity of 11Ah,

and uses it, at a maximum power

of 3,600W, to restart the engine

in Stop&Start mode and to assist it

during acceleration.

This technology allows the internal

combustion engine to switch off by

shifting into neutral, even at speeds

below 18mph. The dashboard, which

displays information on the hybrid

system, prompts the driver when to

shift.

The mild hybrid propulsion unit

used in the Panda and 500 receives

a 6-gear manual transmission

(transverse gearbox, front-wheel

drive), aimed at improving fuel

economy in out-of-town driving,

thanks to new low-friction bearings

and gaskets and the use of a specific

high-efficiency lubricant. The new

system also involves lowering the

entire power unit 45mm so the car

behaves better on the road thanks to

the lower centre of gravity.


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Toyota Proace and Proace City take double

honours in the first What Car? Van Awards

When it comes to all-round realworld

usability, Toyota has the

best small and medium vans on the

market, according to What Car?

which has today named Proace and

Proace City as “best for practicality”

class winners its first van awards.

It’s a comprehensive success for

the models, which cover the most

competitive segments in the market.

Going beyond a capacious load space

and high payload, both offer an

ingenious Smart Cargo system which

extends carrying capacity for longer

items through the bulkhead with a

folding passenger seat mechanism.

Smart Cargo is provided as standard

on all new Proace vans and is

available as an option or standard,

according to equipment grade, on

Proace City.

Commenting on the award for

Proace, Steve Huntingford, What

Car? Editor, said: “Our judges

selected the Proace because the

practical nature of a van extends

beyond the vehicle’s simple shell.”

Toyota Proace City

Toyota Proace

He added that practicality

“goes beyond the load space,”

drawing attention to the lay-out of

the “comfortable” cabin and the

availability of “clever tech” options

that can help reduce driver fatigue

and take some of the stress out of

driving.

Turning to Proace City,

Huntingford said: “This van can

carry almost 4m3, with payloads up

to 1,000kg… and it has the longest

load length of any vehicle in its class.

Further upticks follow because you

can have your vehicle in a variety

of sizes, with standard or long

wheelbase options.”

Stuart Ferma, General Manager

Toyota and Lexus Fleet Sales, said:

“Proace and Proace City are central

to the scope and appeal of our Toyota

Professional LCV range, so it is very

rewarding to see their designed-in

practicality being rewarded by What

Car? Together these models cover

a wide span of business customer

needs, answering not just the

requirements for carrying capability,

but for being safe, efficient,

comfortable and reliable, too.”


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For more information contact our Business Centre Manager, Theo Bradley I.M.I.

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*Business users only. Initial rental and VAT applies. Available on new leases of Hilux Invincible when ordered and proposed for finance between 1st April 2021 and 30th

June 2021, registered and financed by 30th September 2021 through Toyota Financial Services on Toyota Contract Hire. Advertised rental is based on a 36 month

customer maintained contract at 8,000 miles per annum with an initial rental of £1,668 +VAT. Excess mileage charges apply. You will not own the vehicle. Other finance

offers are available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. At participating Toyota Centres. Toyota Centres are

independent of Toyota Financial Services. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s only. Toyota Financial Services is a trading name of Toyota

Financial Services (UK) PLC; registered office Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Terms and

conditions apply. Model shown is MY19 Hilux Invincible 3.5t 2.4 D-4D 150 DIN hp Manual £32,930 including optional Metallic paint at £545. Prices correct at time of being

published. 5 year/100,000 mile manufacturer warranty. Terms and conditions apply. Official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km): combined 30.0 (9.4) - 32.1 (8.8).

Combined CO 2

177 g/km. Figures are provided for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO 2

figures with other cars tested to the same technical

procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results. Fuel consumption and CO 2

produced varies significantly depending on a number of factors, including the

accessories fitted (post-registration), driving style, conditions, speed and vehicle load. All models and grades are certified according to the World Harmonised Light Vehicle

Test Procedure (WLTP), which replaces the New European Driving Cycle test procedure (NEDC). All CO 2

figures quoted are NEDC equivalent. This means the CO 2

figures are

based on the new WLTP test procedure but calculated (using a standard European calculation method) to allow comparison with the NEDC test procedure. The NEDC

equivalent figures will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration. All mpg figures quoted are full WLTP figures. More information can be found by visiting:

[https://www.toyota.co.uk/world-of-toyota/environment/wltp]. The official CO 2

figures for vehicles changed as from 6 April 2020, due to a change in the official method of

calculation. CO

2

figures are used in the calculation of Vehicle Excise Duty (car tax) for new cars during their first year of registration. As a result, all CO 2 figures, car tax and

recommended ‘on the road’ prices for new vehicles are subject to change for vehicles registered after 6 April 2020. Please consult contact your local Toyota Centre for

further information.

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INTRODUCING THE NEW

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The all-new BMW 3 Series Saloon is the

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engines, the latest driver assistance systems

and innovative connectivity technologies –

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Lighter and lower, we’ve fi nely tuned every

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The near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution

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BMW 3 Series range expands to include

four plug-in hybrid models

driving dynamics.

The instant power delivery of the

electric motor is immediately obvious

and contributes to the cars’ highly

evolving drive. The lithium-ion highvoltage

batteries feature the latest cell

technology that promotes high energy

content and enables the new 3 Series

plug-in hybrid models to run on

electrical power for a maximum range

of between 34 to 36 miles (WLTP)

free of local emissions.

BMW is increasing customer choice

when it comes to plug-in hybrid drives

in the premium mid-range segment.

The electrified BMW 3 Series line

up will be expanded over the coming

months from the one model currently

available to a total of four.

Following the successful launch of

the new BMW 330e Saloon, the new

BMW 330e Touring will be available

from summer 2020. To complete the

four-model line-up, both models will

be offered from the summer with the

intelligent all-wheel drive system,

BMW xDrive, as well as rear-wheel

drive.

The latest-generation BMW

eDrive technology offers

considerable efficiencies. The

Saloon’s combined fuel consumption

ranges from 176-201mpg with

combined power consumption

at 15.0-14.8kWh/100km and

CO2 emissions of 37-32g/km.

The Touring returns a combined

fuel consumption from 176mpg,

combined power consumption from

15.7 kWh/100km and combined

CO2 emissions from 39g/km. All

figures are provisional.

The hybrid powertrain not only

increases efficiency and electrically

powered range for all 3 Series plugin

hybrid models, it also enhances

The latest battery cell

technology and high-voltage

storage

The plug-in hybrid models in

the new BMW 3 Series owe their

increased electric range to the latest

advances in battery cell technology.

Their lithium-ion batteries, designed

specifically for each model and

manufactured by the BMW Group,

have a gross energy content of 12.0

kWh and a capacity of 34 Ah.

The battery cells, produced

according to BMW Group

specifications, have an exceptionally

high storage capacity and extensive

energy supply. The electrical energy

stored in the high-voltage battery

is also used to supply the vehicle

electrical system. This means that a

generator powered by the combustion

engine is no longer necessary, thereby

further increasing the efficiency of the

system. A 40-litre fuel tank ensures

a combined range that is suitable for

long-distance travel, highlighting

the capabilities of the plug-in hybrid

models as touring vehicles.

Brake-energy recuperation

provides highly efficient battery

charging on the move. With a BMW

i Wallbox, these charging operations


can be completed within 2.4 hours

up to 80 per cent of its total capacity

and 3.4 hours to achieve full capacity.

The high-voltage battery can also be

charged at conventional household

sockets, using the standard charging

cable.

Using this method, the completely

discharged battery can absorb 80 per

cent of its total capacity within 4.2

hours while 5.7 hours is the estimated

period required for a 100% recharge.

The plug-in hybrid system of

the new BMW 330e Touring also

comprises a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder

petrol engine with BMW TwinPower

Turbo Technology and an output of

184hp, along with an electric motor

integrated in the 8-speed Steptronic

transmission, which generates a peak

output of 113hp. The total system

output of 252hp can be increased

by an additional 40hp for up to 10

seconds to deliver a total of 292hp

under especially high loads - all

helping to maintain the 3 Series’

sporting heritage. This standard

XtraBoost is available in SPORT

mode, which can be activated by

the driving experience switch. The

maximum system torque of the plugin

hybrid drive in the new BMW 330e

Touring is 420Nm.

XtraBoost is also available during

kickdown manoeuvres and after

shifting the selector switch to the M/S

position. The sporting characteristics

of the new BMW 330e Touring are

further underlined by model-specific

drive-sound tuning, a direct yet

precise accelerator pedal curve and

a specific shift programme as part of

the 8-speed Steptronic transmission

that includes brake downshifts.

The new BMW 330e Touring

can accelerate from 0-62mph in

6.1 seconds (provisional figure)

and its maximum speed is 136mph

(provisional figure). In Hybrid mode

the new BMW 330e Touring can

reach up to 68mph when running on

electric power alone. The combustion

engine only switches on at higher

speeds or when there are high load

requirements.

When the Electric mode is

activated with the eDrive button,

the vehicle can reach speeds up to

87mph drawing on the power of its

eDrive alone. Thanks to state-of-theart

cell technology, the lithium-ion

high-voltage battery in the new BMW

330e Touring has an electrically

powered range of 34 miles

(provisional figure*).

BMW eDrive in combination

with BMW xDrive

Two all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid

versions of the BMW 3 Series will

also launch alongside the BMW 330e

Touring. Featuring the same plug-in

hybrid system as the corresponding

rear-wheel drive models, the new

BMW 330e xDrive Saloon returns

a combined fuel consumption

from 166mpg, combined power

consumption: from 16.7 kWh/100

km and combined CO2 emissions

from 38g/km (provisional figures)

and in the new BMW 330e xDrive

Touring combined fuel consumption

is from 156mpg, combined power

consumption from 17.8 kWh/100

km and combined CO2 emissions of

42g/km (provisional figures). Power

delivery from the electric motor

and engine is combined with power

transmission to all four wheels.

Via an electronically controlled

multi-disc clutch, the intelligent

all-wheel-drive system distributes

power from the engine and electric

motor between the front and rear

wheels as required. Combined with

DSC (Dynamic Stability Control),


the system adapts the distribution

of drive torque within a fraction of a

second to ensure maximum traction

and driving stability in all road and

weather conditions. It also supports

the sporting handling of the Saloon

and Touring models with plug-in

hybrid drive.

The new BMW 330e xDrive Saloon

accelerates from standstill to 62mph

in 5.8 seconds, reaching a top speed

of 139mph (provisional figures). The

new BMW 330e xDrive Touring

completes the standard sprint in 6.2

seconds, achieving a maximum speed

of 133mph (provisional figures).

With an electric range of 36 miles

(provisional figure) for the Saloon and

34 miles (provisional figure) for the

Touring model, the all-wheel-drive

plug-in hybrid variants of the new

BMW 3 Series can utilise electric

power alone to handle most day-today

driving such as commuting or

travelling within urban environments

New plug-in hybrid Touring

models

This is the first time the advantages

of an electrified drive system will be

available in BMW Touring models.

Touring models with plug-in hybrid

drive offer the same level of interior

comfort and five-seat versatility as the

conventionally powered cars. Thanks

to the space-saving arrangement of

the high-voltage battery under the

rear seat, the 330e Touring’s luggage

compartment is only marginally

smaller than in the combustion

version; by folding down the rear

40:20 split backrest, storage space

can be extended to up to 1,420 litres.

High level of standard

equipment, includes auxiliary

air conditioning

All plug-in hybrid models in the

new BMW 3 Series are fitted as

standard with active pedestrian

protection. When running on

electric power at speeds of up to

19mph, an unmistakeable sound

designed specifically for electrified

BMW models is generated to alert

other road users to the approaching

car without impairing the acoustic

comfort of vehicle occupants.

The standard equipment of the

BMW 3 Series models with electric

drive also includes 3-zone automatic

air conditioning and auxiliary

air conditioning. At low outdoor


temperatures, the interior can also be

conveniently heated prior to setting

off, even if the battery charge status

is low. The preconditioning function

also enables the interior to be cooled

at high outside temperatures. The

interior can be pre-conditioned

remotely via BMW Connected using a

smartphone.

The BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid

models standard equipment also

includes an automatic anti-dazzle

interior mirror alongside anti-dazzle

folding exterior mirrors and Parking

Assistant which combines a rear

view camera with automated parking

functionality, including reversing

assistant. BMW Live Cockpit

ConnectedDrive, which includes full

voice control in the form of BMW’s

Intelligent Personal Assistant in

addition to the latest generation

BMW Operating System 7.0, includes

full navigation, Remote Services,

Apple CarPlay and Connected Music

as standard.

Virtually the entire range of

optional equipment features for

the new BMW 3 Series Saloon and

the new BMW 3 Series Touring

is available for the plug-in hybrid.

Within the popular M Sport Plus

package, this includes the Adaptive

M suspension featuring Variable

Sports Steering and the M sports

braking system, as well as innovative

driver assistance systems to optimise

comfort and safety, such as Driving

Assistant Professional.

Parking Assistant Plus also includes

the BMW Drive Recorder technology

which allows the front, rear and

side-facing cameras to act as event

recorders and save files of up to 40

seconds of footage directly to the

central information display. Films

can be saved either via a manual or

automatic activation and then be

easily downloaded directly to a USB

from within the vehicle. Another

optional equipment feature is a tow

hitch with electrically swivelling ball

head. From summer 2020 onwards,

the permissible towing capacity for

all plug-in hybrid models in the new

BMW 3 Series will be 1500kg.

Hybrid-specific digital

services from BMW

Connected

New BMW Connected digital

services will be available for the

market launch of the new 3 Series

plug-in hybrid models, to make

charging the high-voltage battery

en-route even more attractive and

convenient. When selecting a public

charging station, the navigation

system also provides the driver with

a list of recommended nearby hotels,

restaurants, cafés, tourist attractions

and cultural institutions. Chargingstation

availability can also be

checked using the vehicle display and

operating system. The driver receives

the information along with a forecast

of the occupancy status of the public

charging station at the time of arrival.

With active route guidance, the

anticipatory hybrid drive ensures that

the use of available electric energy is

efficiently spread over the distance

of your trip. The driver doesn’t

need to do anything as the function

analyses the route ahead and decides

automatically where to drive with the

combustion engine or solely electric,

offering the overall ability to enhance

driving in urban areas on pure

electric.

Comprehensive powertrain

versatility

With its strategic ‘Power of Choice’

approach, the BMW Group meets

the individual mobility needs of its

customers all over the world. A broad

spectrum of drive technologies,

including highly efficient petrol and

diesel engines, pure electric drive

and plug-in hybrid systems, results

in a diverse model offering that is

tailored to a wide range of individual

preferences and legislation.

This year, BMW will continue to

build on its long-standing success

in the area of electrically powered

vehicles.

By the end of last year, the

company had already sold half a

million vehicles with purely electric

or plug-in hybrid drive systems

worldwide and this year, BMW

Group will further expand its range

of electrified vehicles. By the end

of 2021, the BMW Group aims to

have more than one million vehicles

with electrified drive systems on the

road. A quarter of the vehicles sold

by the BMW Group in Europe will

be electrified by 2021: this share will

increase to a third by 2025 and to

half by 2030. The BMW Group plans

to expand its range to include 25

electrified models by 2023.



Toyota Proace City wins Compact Van of

the Year in the What Van? Awards

The Toyota Proace City has been

awarded the Compact Van of the

Year title in the coveted What Van?

Awards, announced at a virtual event

yesterday (9 December).

Launched on the UK market in

March this year and already on its

third award, Proace City boasts a

load volume of up to 4.4m 3 , payload

capacity of up to one tonne and can

tow braked loads of up to 1.5 tonnes.

The optional Smart Cargo system

creates even more load space and

allows for longer items to be carried

with ease.

Proace City’s 1.5-litre powertrains

are highly efficient, in terms of both

fuel economy and CO2 emissions –

performance which contributes to

a strong cost-of-ownership profile.

Equipment specifications are tailored

for practicality and convenience, with

a cab that can also double as a mobile

office when business needs to happen

on the move.

Commenting on the win, James

Dallas, What Van? Editor, said,

“Having joined the proven PSA

Group platform for the production

of its debut compact van, Toyota has

jumped straight to the top of the

class with the Proace City. It comes

with a five-year warranty and fiveyear

roadside assistance and is set

to command outstanding residual

values.”

Stuart Ferma, General Manager

Toyota and Lexus Fleet Sales, said,

“The addition of Proace City to our

light commercial vehicle range has

brought Toyota into the second largest

segment of the UK LCV market and

strengthened the Toyota Professional

branding we gave to our LCV

range earlier in the year. With more

than two thirds of Toyota retailers

already signed up to the Professional

programme we can offer more

customers higher levels of service and

expertise across the country.”

All Toyota Professional commercial

vehicles come with a fiveyear/100,000

mile manufacturer

warranty along with five-year’s

roadside assistance. In addition, a

convenient servicing commitment

guarantees an appointment within

seven days or a reduction of 50 per

cent off the labour charge if this

timescale cannot be met.


PROACE ICON MEDIUM

£236 £1,416

+VAT PER MONTH * +VAT INITIAL RENTAL *

For more information contact our Business Centre Manager, Theo Bradley I.M.I.

Hills of Woodford Toyota

536/564 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0PR. Tel: 020 8506 6556

Email: fleet@hills.toyota.co.uk

hillsmotorgroup.co.uk/toyota-woodford

/HillsofWoodfordToyota

@ToyotaWoodford

*Business users only. Initial rental and VAT applies. Available on new leases of PROACE Icon Medium when ordered and proposed for finance between 1st

April 2021 and 30th June 2021, registered and financed by 30th September 2021 through Toyota Financial Services on Toyota Contract Hire. Advertised rental

is based on a 36 month customer maintained contract at 8,000 miles per annum with an initial rental of £1,416 +VAT. Excess mileage charges apply. You will not

own the vehicle. Other finance offers are available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. At participating

Toyota Centres. Toyota Centres are independent of Toyota Financial Services. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s only. Toyota Financial Services

is a trading name of Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC; registered office Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct

Authority. Terms and conditions apply. Model shown is PROACE Icon Medium MY19 1.5D 120 DIN hp Manual at £28,410 including optional Metallic paint at £545. prices correct

at time of being published. 5 year / 100,000 mile warranty. Terms and conditions apply. Official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km): combined 42.1 (6.7) – 44.8 (6.3).

Combined CO 2

125 g/km. Figures are provided for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO 2

figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures.

These figures may not reflect real life driving results. Fuel consumption and CO 2

produced varies significantly depending on a number of factors, including the accessories fitted

(post-registration), driving style, conditions, speed and vehicle load. All models and grades are certified according to the World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP),

which replaces the New European Driving Cycle test procedure (NEDC). All CO 2

figures quoted are NEDC equivalent. This means the CO 2

figures are based on the new WLTP test

procedure but calculated (using a standard European calculation method) to allow comparison with the NEDC test procedure. The NEDC equivalent figures will be used to calculate

vehicle tax on first registration. All mpg figures quoted are full WLTP figures. More information can be found by visiting: [https://www.toyota.co.uk/world-of-toyota/

environment/wltp]. The official CO 2

figures for vehicles changed as from 6 April 2020, due to a change in the official method of calculation. CO 2

figures are used in the

calculation of Vehicle Excise Duty (car tax) for new cars during their first year of registration. As a result, all CO 2

figures, car tax and recommended ‘on the road’ prices for new

vehicles are subject to change for vehicles registered after 6 April 2020. Please consult contact your local Toyota Centre Small for further Business information. Fleet Management 21


More powerful engine adds muscle to the

mighty Toyota Hilux

When it comes to a pick-up that’s

right for the job, looking the part

simply isn’t enough: you need muscle

to match the looks. The new Toyota

Hilux is strengthening its appeal

with a new, more powerful 2.8-litre

engine that maintains its reputation

as one of the most competitive and

capable models in its segment.

The new engine leads a series

of technical, dynamic, styling and

equipment upgrades for the worldfamous

“go-anywhere” Hilux.

It powers new top-of-the-range

Invincible X and (in addition to the

current 2.4 unit) Invincible Double


Cab models and is available with

a choice of automatic or manual

transmission.

The DOHC 16-valve 2,755cc

turbodiesel unit generates

201bhp/150kW at 3,400rpm.

Maximum torque is 500Nm

with a six-speed automatic

transmission, available between

1,600 and 2,800rpm. With manual

transmission, the figure is 420Nm,

delivered between 1,400 and

3,400rpm.

There’s a significant improvement

in performance compared to Hilux’s

established 2.4-litre unit, with

0-62mph acceleration reduced by 2.1

seconds to 10.7 seconds (automatic

version). Despite the engine’s larger

capacity and higher output, there is

only a modest difference in fuel and

emissions efficiency: official WLTP

combined cycle data shows 28.5

– 30.0mpg and 246 – 259g/km

with automatic transmission; 31.3 –

33.2mpg and 224 – 236g/km with

manual transmission.

New Hilux maintains its one-tonne

payload capacity and the ability

to tow (braked) loads of up to 3.5

tonnes.

The key to this strong balance of

performance and efficiency is design

and engineering details throughout

the engine’s construction. These

include an optimised combustion

chamber shape, pistons and piston

rings, a DLC (diamond-like carbon)

coating on the piston rings and

slowing of the combustion gas flow to

reduce cooling losses.

There is also a two-stage oil

pump that can change the oil

pressure as required, reducing the

pump driving force when the engine

is cold or operating under light loads

and the friction caused by early

piston warm-up.

The exhaust gas recirculation

section of the intake manifold is

designed to suppress variation in the

gas and intake efficiency has been

improved by dispensing with the

swirl control valve. Further measures

have adjusted catalyst capacity and

performance to ensure compliance

with Euro 6d emissions regulations.

The engine is quieter, too, with

less vibration thanks to detailed

adjustment to the shape of the intake

manifold and the catalytic converter’s

insulator.

New Hilux continues to offer

the option of the successful

148bhp/110kW 2.4-litre

turbodiesel unit fitted with a fuel

and emissions-reducing stop-start

system (excepting the entry level

Active grade).

The new Toyota Hilux is available

to order now with customer deliveries

from late November.

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Fuel consumption figures for the Fiat Professional range in mpg (l/100km): Combined from 35.3 (8.0) – 72.4 (3.9). CO 2 emissions 125g/km – 215g/km.

CO2 and fuel consumption values are determined on the basis of the measurement/correlation method referring to the NEDC cycle as per Regulation (EU) 2017/1153. Fuel consumption and CO2 figures are provided for comparative purposes only

and may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. Only compare fuel consumption and CO2 figures

with other vans tested to the same technical procedure. *Business Contract Hire. Offers available on the Fiat Professional Range. Costs will vary depending on version. All rentals excl. VAT & maintenance. Based on a 48 month term and 10,000

miles p.a. Excess mileage charges apply. Vehicles must be ordered between 01/04/2021 - 30/06/2021 and registered by 30/09/21. Vehicles may incur Brexit related tariffs or other charges. Subject to status. Guarantees may be required.

T&Cs apply. Leasys, SL1 0WU. Models shown include options which will increase your initial rental and monthly rentals.

A PRO LIKE YOU



Welcome to

CHIPPENHAM

MOTOR

COMPANY

Established

Car Dealer

in Wiltshire

We have a

wide range of

NEW CAR

OFFERS

in store for our

customers


At Chippenham Motor Company we have made it our passion to ensure that each and every

customer benefits from the choice, value for money, and peace of mind that makes buying a

new car such an enjoyable experience.

We’re proud to represent a host of leading franchises in the automotive sector, with Citroën, DS, Ford,

Kia, Peugeot and SEAT cars all available from our dealerships in the market town of Chippenham

Wiltshire. Whether it’s a new or used car you’re looking for, we have the fi nancial packages available

to help fund your purchase. What’s more, each used car available from our Bumpers Farm, London

Road and Bath Road showrooms is backed by a comprehensive 3 month warranty, meaning you can

head off the forecourt safe in the knowledge that you’ve secured a fantastic deal.

The local towns of Calne, Corsham, Devizes, Marlborugh and Melksham, Trowbridge are all within

30 minutes drive time of all three dealerships.

We can even provide you with leading aftersales care at a price that is more than competitive. Our

servicing functions include the provision of genuine parts and accessories, as well as free-of-charge

accident management services.

Every member of our staff is fully trained to be a specialist in their discipline, with manufacturertrained

technicians delivering fi rst-class aftersales care, and our sales team offering a friendly,

warm welcome. For an outstanding experience, visit our friendly experts at any Chippenham Motor

Company dealership today.

Swindon Automobiles is a trading division of the Chippenham Motor Company group of companies.

At Paddington Drive in Swindon we represent both Citroen and DS franchises for new and Approved

Used Cars.

At Chippenham Motor Company, we really do believe that our customers are the most important

part of our business.

CITROEN Swindon Automobiles 01793 975340

Swindon Automobiles, Paddington Drive,

Bridgemead, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7SB

CUPRA Bumpers Farm SEAT 01249 472737

Bumpers Way, Bumpers Farm Ind Estate,

Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LF

DS Swindon Automobiles 01793 975340

Swindon Automobiles, Paddington Drive,

Bridgemead, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7SB

FORD MRG Ford 01249 472714

Methuen Park, Bath Road, Chippenham,

Wiltshire, SN14 0GX

GROUP Bumpers Farm Used Car Centre 01249 47272



London Road Used Car Centre 01249 472722

London Road, Chippenham,

Wiltshire, SN15 3AZ

KIA Bumpers Farm Kia 01249 472724



LEASING Business Centre 01249 472728



PEUGEOT Bumpers Farm Peugeot 01249 472734



SEAT Bumpers Farm SEAT 01249 472737



VOLVO MRG Volvo 01249 472740

Methuen Park, Bath Road, Chippenham,

Wiltshire, SN14 0GX

chippenhammotor.co.uk

swindonautomobiles.co.uk

mrgcars.co.uk



Xxx

Xxx

The Unity Automotive story started back in

1985 at Cross Roads Garage near Stratford-

Upon-Avon.

Over the last 30 years Cross Roads has

become one of the most successful Subaru

and Isuzu dealers in the UK, winning virtually

every manufacturers award possible.

In 2010 having won a total of 25 awards,

including the Prestigious AM and Motor

Trader Award, it was decided that the time

was right to expand under the new name -

Unity Automotive.

In the summer of 2012, Carstins of Balsall

Common became part of Unity Automotive

and more recently we have added Heritage

of Leicester and our newest location based

in Oxford.

Unity Automotive is now able to offer a

wide range of vehicles across our 8 brands

but still retains those important values

that our first dealership was built on. We

genuinely look forward welcoming you to

our dealerships.

Jon Mathers, Managing Director

UNITY AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS & FLEET OFFERS

Get in touch with our Fleet & Business specialist now on 01865 376000 or

fleet.sales@unityautomotive.co.uk


TIVOLI

RENEGADE

IMPREZA

GIULIETTA

D-MAX

OXFORD

Banbury Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX5 1JH

01865 376000

COVENTRY

324 Station Road

Balsall Common

Coventry

CV7 7EF

01676 533145

LEICESTER

459 Aylestone Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE2 8TB

0116 283 1052

TREDINGTON

Cross Roads Garage

Shipston On Stour

Tredington, Warwickshire

CV36 4NN

01608 661 544



All-new Ford Puma crowned What Car?

Car of the Year 2020

The all-new Ford Puma is car of

the year according to renowned

motoring magazine and website

What Car?.

Unveiled last year and now on sale,

the new Ford Puma combines mildhybrid

fuel efficiency, best-in-class

luggage space and advanced driver

assistance technologies in a stylish

crossover.

Steve Huntingford, What Car?

editor, said: “As a small SUV, the

Ford Puma competes in one of the

fastest-growing sectors of the car

market. And crucially, it excels in

all the areas that are important to

buyers, according to our research.

Thanks to its sharp handling, gutsy

engine and clever mild hybrid

technology, the Puma offers a mix

and fun and frugality not previously

seen. Plus, it’s very well priced

and equipped, and as practical

as it is stylish. In short, it’s truly

outstanding.”

The consumer magazine and

website, attracting over 1.95

million monthly users, chose the

well-equipped Puma ST-Line X

Mild Hybrid 1.0 EcoBoost 155PS,

priced at £23,645, as their best

recommended model.

On receiving the award, Roelant

de Waard, vice president, Ford

of Europe Marketing, Sales and

Service, said: “It’s a great honour for

the Ford Puma to be named as What

Car?’s Car of the Year 2020. We’re

all excited to see the return of the

Puma name on a stylish and dynamic

crossover that reflects today’s

customer aspirations. Puma blends

practicality with performance and

fuel-efficiency with its choice of a

1.0-litre, 125PS or 155PS hybrid

options.

“To receive such high praise from

industry experts like What Car?

kicks off the year to a great start.

This is Ford’s sixth What Car? Car

of the Year win, and we are thankful

for the continued support.”

What Car? also named the Ford

Galaxy as best MPV in its price.

The Ford Galaxy 2.0 EcoBlue Zetec

150PS was voted as the pick of the

range.

The Ford Fiesta ST was

recognised by What Car? for fifth

time, picking-up the award for best

hot hatch. The What Car? team

decided the Fiesta ST-2 3-door

with Performance Pack was the best

option in the range.

The Ford Ranger was recognised

as best pick-up, with the What Car?

pick of the range identified as the

Ranger Double Cab 2.0 EcoBlue

170 XLT.


HARTWELL ABINGDON TRANSIT CENTRE

Drayton Road, ABINGDON, Oxfordshire, OX14 5JU

Contact Kevin Rea, Transit Centre Manager, on

01235 522822

www.hartwell.co.uk/vans/ford-vans



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Mercedes-Benz Vans adds new Mercedes

Pro Connect services to Sprinter, Vito and

eVito models

Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd

has enhanced the capabilities of its

class-leading connectivity system,

Mercedes PRO connect, with the

addition of two new services –

Remote Access and Digital Drivers’

Log.

Remote Vehicle Access means

that a driver assigned to a vehicle

can lock and unlock the vehicle

and operate the optional auxiliary

heater (if fitted) from anywhere in

the world. This allows packages

to be dropped off to the load

compartment, for example, even if

the driver is not with the vehicle. In

addition, the driver is able to set the

vehicles’ optional auxiliary heater.

If the keys are locked in the vehicle,

they can also now be retrieved more

easily. It also offers improved antitheft

protection, as unlocked vehicle

doors are noticed, flagged on the

system, and can be remotely locked

again.

Digital Driver’s Log enables

journey logs to be generated into

an exportable PDF file that can be

kept for company records, or can

be used to assist vehicle managers

or administrators in calculating

personal versus business mileage

and a complete record of all

journeys. This enables more efficient

working procedures, as tedious and

error-prone manual entries in a

journey log are no longer necessary.

Since the introduction of

Mercedes PRO connect with the

latest generation of the Sprinter

in June 2018, Mercedes-Benz

Vans has connected 9,500 new

Sprinter vehicles in the UK, giving

customers greater security, safety

and efficiency benefits.

Mercedes PRO connect constantly

updates itself, giving customers new

features and benefits up to every six

months. In 2019, Mercedes-Benz

Vans added Drive Style monitoring

and electric mobility services to

Mercedes PRO connect. Further

new features to the system in the

past six months also included realtime

variable servicing monitoring,

parking time monitor and additional

geo-fence options.

Steve Bridge, Managing Director,

Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd,

said: “We are committed to

enhancing the value our connected

vehicle services that we offer to

our customers to help keep their

businesses moving. We don’t want

to introduce gimmicks; we truly

believe that these digital services

will add genuine value to the van

community and provide small ways

to give them one less thing to think

about. As is always the case too, we

welcome feedback from van drivers

and operators about their use of

Mercedes PRO connect and any

ideas of what they would like to see

developed, so that we can continue

to provide the most innovative

solution for this hard working

community.”

Mercedes-Benz Vans is offering

these new digital services for all

vehicles activated after 13.01.2020.

All Mercedes PRO connect services

including the newly released

‘Remote Access’ and ‘Digital

Drivers Log’ are now included free

of charge, for three years. Mercedes-

Benz Vans is also working on an

update to remotely retrofit the

software to previously connected

vehicles, to allow all eligible

customers to benefit from these

exciting updates, which should be

available by the end of Q1 2020.


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Prices and specification announced

for the highly-anticipated eVito

The pricing and specification has

been announced for the highlyanticipated

Mercedes-Benz eVito,

which offers 85 (70) kW of power,

300 Nm of torque, a 92-mile average

range and a six hour charging time,

based on three-phase charging.

The front-wheel drive eVito has

been aligned with the current

Vito range and offers a standard

specification that mirrors the PURE

model line, including: a height and

rake adjustable steering wheel; Hill

Start Assist; electrically adjustable

heated exterior mirrors; sliding

doors on both sides of the vehicle;

wood flooring; and an adaptive

brake light. In addition to the PURE

specification, the eVito exclusively

offers: Mercedes PRO connect;

heated drivers’ seat; TEMPMATIC

air conditioning; a four-metre

charging cable; and a CanTrack

vehicle tracker, all as standard too.

Available in two lengths, and

priced from £39,895 ex VAT for the

eVito Van PURE L2, and £40,415

ex VAT for the eVito Van PURE L3,

the vehicle is also eligible for the

Office For Low Emission Vehicles

(OLEV) Grant. This means that

customers can benefit from a 20%

reduction on the vehicle purchase

price, up to a maximum of £8,000.

The L2 model offers 6.0 m3 cargo

volume, 2,277 kg kerb weight,

3,200 kg GVW, and a payload of

923 kg. The L3 offers 6.6 m3 cargo

volume, 2,302 kg kerb weight,

3,200 kg GVW, and a payload of

898 kg.

In addition to the PURE, the

eVito PROGRESSIVE will also

be available and includes the

following additions; colour coded

bumpers, full wheel covers, front

fog lights, Headlight Assist, 75mph

speed limiter, Audio 15, lumbar

support and electrically foldable

mirrors, all as standard. The eVito

PROGRESSIVE van L2 will be

available from £41,600 ex VAT and

£42,120 ex VAT for the L3 variant.

For both specification levels,

Mercedes PRO connect comes as

standard and is free for the first

three years, with benefits including;

Remote Access, Digital Drivers’

Log, Drive Style monitoring, realtime

variable servicing monitoring,

parking time monitor and geofence

options. In addition for the

eVito, the vehicle benefits from

pre-conditioning of the heaters,

and highlights the vehicle charging

options nearby.

eDrive@VANS forms a key part

of the Mercedes-Benz Vans global

adVANce initiative, with the Brand

committed to offering Battery

Electric Vehicles (BEV) alongside

conventional fuel types across the

entire product range, starting with

the eVito, and continuing with the

eSprinter panel van later in 2020.

The eVito is available to order from

the nationwide Mercedes-Benz Vans

Dealer network from today.


Bell Truck and Van

Mercedes-Benz.

Keeping Businesses Moving.

Talk to us today:

0191 270 0787

Whitley Road, Bellway Industrial

Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne,

NE12 9SW

Bell Truck and Van is the franchised Mercedes-Benz

Commercial Vehicle Dealer in the North-East with four

sites across the region offering new and used vehicle

sales, parts and servicing.

Whatever your business needs, we have a range of

Commercial Vehicles with flexible finance and convenient

service options to help keep your business moving including:

— New vans to suit every business need - including the

latest Citan, Vito, Sprinter and X-Class models

— Flexible, affordable finance deals - we offer a range

of options to suit your business needs

— FREE connectivity * - keeping your vans in view, even

when they’re not

— FREE 24/7 roadside assistance for up to 30 years with

MobiloVan † - extra peace of mind with no annual charge

— Support for your business - ServiceCare Maintenance Plan

allows you to fix and spread the cost of your services from

as little as £10.50 per month ††

Our fleet team will work with you to provide tailored, specialist

solutions to suit the demands of your organisation. To find out

more about how we can help keep your business moving, talk

to one of our dedicated Fleet Managers today.

†

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excludes VAT and applies to brand new vans only. Excludes petrol and V6 Diesel variants. * Free Mercedes PRO connect services available for new Sprinter (910/907) models. Some services,

such as tracking are free for 3 years. Free Mercedes PRO Adapter available for Vito (447) and Sprinter (906) models. Free Mercedes me services available for X-Class (470) models. Services

available depend on the infotainment system fitted to vehicle. Use of connected services (such as vehicle communication) while driving is not permitted. Further T&C's apply.


“The first truly great car of the decade” –

New Toyota GR Yaris triumphs again as

Autocar's Best Hot Hatch of 2020

Another week and another top

honour for the new Toyota GR Yaris,

which has seen off all competition to

take top spot in Autocar magazine’s

annual test to find Britain’s Best

Affordable Driver’s Car.

Not only did the new pure rally-bred

machine see off all its market rivals,

it went on to outperform the latest

exotic supercars from Lamborghini,

Porsche and Aston Martin to claim

third place in the overall Best Driver’s

Car rankings, just five points off

taking top spot.

Given the results, it’s not surprising

that Autocar declares GR Yaris to be

“the first truly great car of the decade.”

The achievement follows up the Hot

Hatch of the Year title the Toyota

earned from Car magazine just

last week.

In the affordable driver’s car test

programme, the GR Yaris Circuit

Pack was ranked first by five out of

the six road test team judges, with

the sixth placing it second to seal an

emphatic win.

In appraising the car’s special

qualities, Autocar explains how

the car revealed “hidden depths

of driver appeal, the likes of which

haven’t been seen in a hot hatchback

in a generation.” Among the judges,

Andrew Frankel declares the GR Yaris

to be “the most dynamically capable

car ever offered for sale at this kind

of money.”

The achievement is a reward for the

development team behind GR Yaris,

including Toyota Gazoo Racing, its

World Rally Championship partner

Tommi Mäkinen Racing and a test

team line-up of top WRC drivers.

Their efforts have delivered a rally

homologation special for the road

that’s available from just less than

£30,000 and with competitive

purchase offers for customers keen

to secure one of the hottest new

prospects on the market.

GR Yaris uses the world’s most

powerful three-cylinder engine,

turbocharged to produce 257bhp –

power enough to move the car from

rest to 62mph in 5.5 seconds. It’s

built on a dedicated chassis and uses

Toyota’s new purpose-designed GR-

Four all wheel drive system, adjustable

for different front/rear drive balance to

suit the conditions, from road to track

to special stage. The Circuit Pack

version, as tested by Autocar, includes

GR-tuned suspension, front and rear

Torsen limited-slip differentials,

lightweight forged BBS alloys and

Michelin Pilot 4S performance tyres.



Toyota Corolla gains new

features and specifications

for 2021

Toyota’s British-built, all-hybrid

range of Corolla Hybrid Hatchback

and Touring Sports models is primed

for 2021 with a series of equipment

and style upgrades.

For the Icon grade – entry

point to the Corolla line-up – the

specification now includes a new

seven-inch colour multi-information

display in the driver’s instrument

binnacle, while both Icon and Icon

Tech versions are fitted with new

LED front fog lights. These features

are now standard across the full

Corolla range.

Design models present a new-look

cabin with a new black cloth seat

upholstery and a textured chrome

trim line running through the

dashboard and door panels. There’s

a new material for the door panel

inserts and centre console trim, plus

cool blue ambient lighting in the

doors, front cup holders and centre

console tray.

The Design grade comes with

new-design 10-spoke 17-inch alloy

wheels.

There are four new colour

choices for the optional bi-tone

finish for the GR Sport and Excel

Hatchback models: Denim Blue,

Manhattan Grey, Obsidian Blue and

Pure White, each combine with a

black roof, pillars and door mirror

housings. Obsidian Blue also joins

the list of Corolla monotone paint

finishes.

All Corolla Hatchback, Touring

Sports and Saloon models gain an

EV drive indicator in the driver’s

instrument binnacle, showing

when the car is running on electric

power alone, with zero emissions

and fuel consumption. The MyT

connected car app and multimedia

has additional functions, including

stolen vehicle tracking, remote

status check which confirms if the

lights are off, the windows closed

and the doors locked, and eCare

remote “health check” which alerts

the owner to any malfunction

warnings that require attention.

The 2021 Toyota Corolla range is

on sale now.



Toyota RAV4 Plug-in


Toyota announces

prices and order

books opening for

new RAV4 Plugin

and Highlander

Hybrid SUVs

PLUG-IN HYBRID VERSION OF RAV4

TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE UK IN TWO

EQUIPMENT GRADES, DYNAMIC AND

DYNAMIC PREMIUM

• Prices from £47,395 on the road

• Orders accepted from 4 January; first

customer deliveries from second quarter

of 2021

HIGHLANDER HYBRID – THE FIRST

HIGHLANDER MODEL TO BE OFFERED

FOR SALE IN THE UK – ALSO AVAILABLE

IN TWO VERSIONS, EXCEL AND

EXCEL PREMIUM

• Prices from £50,595 on the road

• Orders accepted from 4 January; first

deliveries from March 2021

Today Toyota announces order book opening dates

and prices for two new models that will swell its range of

SUVs in the New Year: RAV4 Plug-in, the first plug-in

hybrid version of the world’s best-selling SUV, and the

all-new Highlander Hybrid, the first version of the large

SUV to be sold in the UK.

R AV4 Plug-in

The new RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid is the new flagship of

Toyota’s hybrid electric range and also the most powerful

RAV4 yet, its system producing 302bhp. Its default

operating mode will be all-electric, with its new plug-in

hybrid system enabling a 46-mile driving range on a full

battery charge (WLTP data) and speeds up to 84mph.

Official fuel consumption is 282mpg with 22g/km CO2

emissions (WLTP combined cycle), securing a benefitin-kind

rate of just six per cent for company car tax

payers.



Featuring a 2.5-litre petrol engine, a more powerful

electric motor and a larger battery, RAV4 Plug-in

delivers both more rewarding performance (0-62mph

in six seconds) and drivability, with 50 per cent more

available at 37mph compared to the standard RAV4

Hybrid.

The new model will be available in two equipment

grades: Dynamic and Dynamic Premium. Based on the

equivalent RAV4 Hybrid specification, RAV4 Plug-in

Dynamic will offer 19-inch machined-face alloy wheels,

nine-inch multimedia touchscreen, access to connected

services, heated front and rear seats and LED projector

headlights. To support its EV capability, it will come

with a 6.6kW (32A) cable for fast charging (wall box

system required).

The Dynamic premium version adds features include

black leather upholstery, front seats with ventilation and

memory settings, panoramic roof, head-up display and

JBL Premium Sound System.

On-the-road prices are £47,395 for the RAV4 Plug

In Dynamic and £50,895 for the Dynamic Premium.

Orders will be accepted from 4 January with first

vehicles being delivered to customers during the second

quarter of 2021.

Highlander Hybrid

The all-new Highlander Hybrid is the fourth generation

of Toyota’s large SUV, but the first to be offered for sale

in the UK.

Built on Toyota’s GA-K platform, it has authentic

SUV credentials, combined with high levels of comfort,

drivability, seating for up to seven and a fourth

generation hybrid electric powertrain.

Two grades will be available: Excel and Excel

Premium. The Excel specification includes 20-inch

alloy wheels, leather seat upholstery, three-zone air

conditioning, a panoramic roof and a JBL Premium

Sound System. The Premium model adds a head-up

display, power tailgate with hands-free operation, heated

rear seats, 360-degree camera and a different 20-inch

alloy wheel design.

Order books will open for Highlander Hybrid

on 4 January, with the first vehicles due for delivery

from March 2021. The Excel model is priced at

£50,595 on-the-road and the Excel Premium

at £52,575.

Further information and detailed specifications for

both models will be announced in the New Year..

Toyota Highlander Hybrid


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Hat trick for the Alfa Romeo Giulia

Quadrifoglio at What Car? Car of the Year

Awards 2020

The Alfa Romeo Giulia

Quadrifoglio has taken home the

accolades of Performance Car of

the Year for the third year in a row

at the annual What Car? Car of the

Year Awards 2020. The four-leafclover

has once again proved to be a

lucky charm, as the Giulia fought off

tough competition across all price

points to top the category.

Judged by the expert team at

What Car?, the Alfa Romeo Giulia

Quadrifoglio won them over with its

combination of class-leading driving

dynamics, characterful engine and

its unexpected versatility which

makes it ideal as a daily driver.

Steve Huntingford, What Car?

Editor praised the Alfa Romeo

Giulia Quadrifoglio saying: “For the

third year in a row, the Alfa Romeo

Giulia Quadrifoglio is What Car?'s

performance car of the year, and

for very good reason. A big part of

its appeal is a twin-turbocharged

2.9-litre V6 that has more than a

dash of Ferrari DNA. However,

despite it directing 503bhp to the

rear wheels alone, this isn’t some

scary monster of a car. Traction is

fantastic, whatever the weather. And

while the Giulia can be persuaded

to wag its tail when you put it in

race mode, this is something to

be enjoyed rather than wary of,

given the speed and precision of

the steering. As a bonus, when the

standard adaptive suspension is in

its most compliant setting, the ride

is supple enough for long journeys

to pass by comfortably, making the

Giulia a performance car you can

use every day.”

The Alfa Romeo Giulia

Quadrifoglio is powered by a 510hp,

600Nm Bi-Turbo V6 petrol engine,

which allows it to reach a top speed

of 176mph, while reaching 62mph

from zero in just 3.9 seconds.

Arnaud Leclerc, managing

director FCA UK, commented:

“Picking up this award for the third

year in a row is real testament to

work that went into creating the

Giulia Quadrifoglio, as it continues

to stand the test of time as a true

performance car.”.


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Sprinter retains Large Van of the Year

honour at Great British Fleet Awards

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has

retained the Large Van of the Year

honour at the Great British Fleet

Awards, held 30 January 2020 in

London.

Dan Gilkes, Van Fleet World

Editor and one of the judges for the

Great British Fleet Awards, said:

“While several players in the heavy

van market have raised their game in

the last 12 months, none has taken

the sector further forward than

Mercedes’ Sprinter. Front-wheel

drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel

drive, manual, automatic, high

powered or fleet stalwart, Sprinter

continues to offer a model to suit

every application.

“Even in its largest form, the

big Mercedes is easy to drive, as

a local delivery vehicle or a longdistance

hauler. It also continues

to return commendably frugal fuel

figures, helping to keep total cost of

ownership low.

"As mentioned last year, the biggest

step that Mercedes has taken with

Sprinter is in the cab, where the

MBUX interface leads the way in

easy to operate driver assistance

technology. Factor in a growing

number of Mercedes PRO telematic

and fleet management solutions and

the Sprinter easily retains our Best

Large Van award.”

Steve Bridge, Managing

Director, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK,

commented: “When we say that we

keep businesses moving, we mean

it; to retain Large Van of the Year

thanks to Mercedes PRO connect

really does highlight that we have the

right products and services to support

fleet owners and drivers and ensure

that we do exactly that; help keep

their business moving.”

Since its launch in 1995, the

Sprinter has defined and re-defined a

whole segment numerous times. It has

notched a succession of technological

‘firsts’ including the ESP stability

system, Crosswind Assist, the Euro

VI emissions standard, COLLISION

PREVENTION ASSIST, Blind Spot

Assist and Lane Keeping Assist,

and collected more than 85 industry

awards.


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BMW 118i M Sport.

Representative example based on 8,000 miles per annum.

Monthly Rental: £236.60*

Initial Rental: £1,419.60*

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Contract Length:

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BMW 520d M Sport.




Contract Length:

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