Leek Life March/April 2014 | Page 50

MOTORING ‘MPV of the Year’ he New Citroën Grand C4 Picasso, which has only just arrived in UK showrooms, has been crowned ‘MPV of the Year’ at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2014. The judging panel agreed that the stylish sevenseater, which benefits from smart new technology, as well as an extended wheelbase to provide maximum cabin capacity, delivers a winning combination of practicality, efficiency and style, setting it apart from its MPV rivals. Chas Hallett, What Car? editor-in-chief commented; “With relaxed driving manners, a smooth, efficient diesel engine and classy materials inside, the Grand C4 Picasso is the best MPV you can buy.” Linda Jackson, Citroën UK’s Managing Director, added; “We’re absolutely delighted that the latest addition to the Picasso family - an enduring range that continues to win the hearts and minds of both public and press - has been recognised in these prestigious awards. “At Citroën we are committed to creating family vehicles that are not only practical, versatile and thoughtfully designed, but also stand out in terms of styling and creative technology. We believe the New T RUDYARD LAKE G A R A G E • DIAGNOSTICS • SERVICING • MOTS • VEHICLE SALES • REPAIRS • BREAKDOWN RECOVERY • WE BUY CARS FOR CASH NEW VOSA M O STATION T £45 01538 306254 Station Road, Rudyard, Leek, ST13 8PG Free windscreen wipers with every MOT WE BUY CARS FOR CASH 50 Leek Life March/April 2014 Grand C4 Picasso, with best-in-class interior space, striking exterior lines and record levels of fuel and CO2 efficiency, achieves all of those credentials with flying colours. It’s great that the What Car? judging panel feel the same way.” The Grand C4 Picasso was not the only Citroën to be recognised in the 2014 What Car? Awards; the Citroën C3 Picasso VTi 95 VTR+ was named ‘MPV Best Buy less than £16,000’, while the Citroën DS3 Cabrio VTi 120 DStyle was named ‘Open-Top Best Buy less than £25,000’. The already multi-award winning Grand C4 Picasso is in UK showrooms now, with prices starting from just £19,200. For more information about the What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2014, go to http://www.whatcar.com/awards/ CRUSO AUTO REPAIRS We service most cars & 4x4s from NEW, including CHRYSLER and JEEP using OE and Equivalent Quality Parts. COLLECTION AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE Petrol costs getting too high? Then consider LPG! With LPG fuel being roughly half that of petrol, the cost of an LPG CONVERSION can usually be recouped within 12 months (based on £45.00 per week avg. fuel spend). Prices start from £1,750 (inc. VAT @ 20%). 01538 3993