Wheels & Deals
Citroën has just announced details of its much anticipated new BlueHDi 180 engine which is now available in the DS 5 model range.
This new Euro 6 compliant engine boasts a more powerful engine (up 20 bhp over the Euro 5 HDi 160 version), a latest-generation 6-speed automatic gearbox, stop/start technology and significantly lower CO2 emissions from just 118g/km.
The improvement to CO2 from 158g/km to 118g/km levels delivers clear benefits with VRT decreasing from 27% to 17% now qualifying for A4 motor tax with an annual rate of €200.
Prices start at €39,795 for DS 5 DStyle BlueHDi 180, rising to €42,695 for the range-topping DSport.
This DS 5 also boasts a new suspension set-up for enhanced comfort and dynamism. New shock absorbers dampen oscillation, improve vibration comfort and deliver a smoother ride whilst the preloaded linear valve (PLV) — a progressive damping technology — reduces sudden changes in damping force by enabling the shock absorber to produce a more linear damping curve.
The addition of a new variable-geometry turbocharger in the engine, together with higher supercharging and combustion pressures, sees the power of the DS 5 BlueHDi 180 increase by 20 bhp over the previous generation model. Comfort too, is improved, thanks to the fitment of engine balance shafts.
With the BlueHDi 180 engine, the brand is meeting Euro 6 standards, with an exhaust system comprising of an oxidation catalyst at the rear of the engine which eliminates engine-out hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) from combustion.
Lexus is once again the UK’s top ranked manufacturer in the annual WhatCar?/JD Power customer satisfaction survey, regaining its pre-eminent position for an unprecedented twelvth time.
Lexus, sharing top place with Jaguar, succeeded thanks to the high opinions of owners of its CT and RX full hybrids. The verdict they delivered on their cars, running costs and the service they receive from Lexus dealers added up to an overall 80.8% score. The average for this year’s study, which attracted more than 15,000 submissions, was 77.2%.
Jim Holder, What Car? editor, said: “It is great to see Lexus returning to form in this year’s What Car?/JD Power customer satisfaction study, sharing the top slot with Jaguar.
Honda is hosting a special Civic Type R owners experience at the seventh round of the World Touring Car Championship at Spa Circuit Francorchamps from the 20th to the -22nd of this month.
Civic Type R owners from across Europe are invited to attend the event where they will see all the WTCC racing, benefit from VIP hospitality, meet Castrol Honda Racing Team drivers — FIA WTCC Champion, Gabriele Tarquini and Tiago Monteiro, as well as Norbert Michelisz and Mehdi Bennani and see the new Civic Type R Concept in the metal.
Additionally, they will get the chance of a lifetime to drive their own car on an exclusive parade lap around the world famous Spa Circuit on the Saturday afternoon.
Prices for this experience stand at €40 for the owner of the car and €70 for each additional adult travelling in the car. Children under 12 years are free.
Spaces are limited to 200 cars. Owners will need to register their attendance at www.typerspa.eu
With the new 142-registration plate on the way next month, Peugeot has announced details of its ‘Summer Sensation Days’ offers and, for a limited period, selected models will come with €500 free fuel, a 3.9% APR low-cost finance option or a 6.9% Peugeot Passport PCP offer.
The Peugeot 208 — Irish Small Car of the Year 2013 — and the popular new Peugeot 2008 compact crossover are available up to the end of July from as little as €159 and €209 per month, thanks to the low-cost Peugeot Passport PCP solution.
They also come with €500 free fuel, plus five year warranty.
The new Peugeot 308, recently crowned European Car of the Year 2014, is now available from €245 per month with 3.9% APR low-cost finance, plus five-year warranty.
Similar deals are also being offered across the range.
For further details on the Peugeot Sensation Days offers, or to register your interest in the new Peugeot models, simply call into your local Peugeot dealer or log on to www.peugeot.ie.
