Autumn 2013
Third Dacia
model arrives
Dacia have now launched their third
car in Ireland after Sandero and
Duster.
The new Logan MCV (Maximum
Capacity Vehicle) is
effectively an estate
version of the Sandero
supermini, sharing the
same underpinnings,
engines and
transmissions.
The brand claim this
latest offering has bestin-class boot capacity
at 573 litres, expandible
to 1,518, and ample
space for five adults.
Three engines are
offered — the 1.2 75hp
petrol, and TCe 90
turbocharged petrol,
and the dCi 90 diesel. The smallest
1.2 petrol delivers 5.8 L/100km
(48.7mpg) on the combined cycle. Tax
bands are from A2-B2 (€180-€280).
Grades are Alternative and
Signature. Logan comes with a
standard warranty of three years/
100,000km. Up to a 5-year unlimited
mileage warranty is offered for €369.
drive
time
A3 Saloon
launched
The Audi A3 saloon has been
launched in Ireland at a starting
price of €29,950 on the road.
There are three equipment levels
— Entry level, SE and S-Line.
Two TFSI petrol engines and one
TDI are available at the moment,
1.4 TFSI 125hp, 1.4TFSI 140hp
Cylinder on Demand (CoD) and 2.0
TDI 150hp.
At 425 litres, there's more boot
space than A3 Sportback but with
the same level of cabin space.
The Irish distributor is targeting
500 units of the saloon in sales
for next year, representing about a
third of all A3 derivatives.
The expected biggest seller, a
diesel model, will cost in the region
of €35,000 on the road.
You can buy a new Logan through
Dacia Finance for €119 per month.
Prices are from €11,190-€15,690.
Honda's 1.6
now in CR-V
This is a full-size family SUV with ample room
inside and with up to 1,669 litres of luggage capacity
available.
Standard equipment includes dual-zone climate
control, 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, onemotion folding rear seats, electric front and rear
windows, alarm, USB connectivity and Daytime
running lights.
Honda has confirmed launch pricing for their CR-V
1.6 i-DTEC 2WD SUV.
The 1.6 i-DTEC is the lightest engine of its type
in the world, with emissions of 119g/km for annual
road tax from €200. Fuel economy figures are 4.5
L/100kms, the equivalent of 62.8mpg. A full tank of
diesel will deliver a range in excess of 1,280km.
Grand C4 Picasso in January
The new Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
will go on sale in Ireland in January,
at a starting price of €27,895. The top
price is €39,395 for the Exclusive+
grade with 150hp and automatic
transmission.
Although 11cm longer than its
predecessor and with more passenger
and cargo capacity, the new
generation 7-seater is 100kg lighter
than the outgoing C4 Grand Picasso.
In addition to the 115hp HDI power
units which are significantly more
efficient than before, there will be
a BlueHDI 150hp engine with CO2
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