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Vauxhall has expanded its Tech Line trim aimed at company car drivers to include the award-winning Zafira Tourer MPV with prices starting from £19,785 on-the-road.

Joining the Tech Line line-up of Astra, Insignia and the recently-announced Mokka SUV, Zafira Tourer Tech Line benefits from exceptional levels of standard spec combined with low P11D pricing and attractive Benefit-In-Kind charges.

The Zafira Tourer Tech Line comes with generous levels of standard equipment, including the Navi 600 satellite navigation system, Bluetooth and 17-inch alloy wheels. This is in addition to premium features such as chrome lower window mouldings, silver roof rails and high gloss black B-pillar and black mirror accents, and dark tinted rear glass.

Company car drivers have the choice of four engines: a 1.4 Turbo and 1.8-litre petrol or one of two 2.0-litre diesel units with 130PS or 165PS. The most eye-catching engine for company car drivers will be the 2.0 CDTi (130PS) ecoFLEX start/stop engine combining 119g/km of CO2 with 62.8 combined mpg.

“An array of eye-catching standard features paired with exceptional P11D values make the new Zafira Tourer Tech Line really stand out from the competition,” said James Taylor, Fleet Sales Director. “Zafira Tourer joins Astra, Insignia and the Mokka SUV in our Tech Line range aimed at company car drivers.”

The Zafira Tourer Tech Line is available to order now with first vehicles arriving in showrooms in September.

Full pricing is as follows:

Model

Zafira Tourer

Engine

Body

style

Trans

On-the-road RRP (£)

CO2 (g/km)

Tech Line

1.8 (140PS)

5 Door MPV

5 speed manual

19,785.00

169

Tech Line

1.4 Turbo (140PS)

5 Door MPV

6 speed manual

20,095.00

154

Tech Line

1.4 Turbo (140PS) Start / Stop

5 Door MPV

6 speed manual

20,435.00

144

Tech Line

1.4 Turbo (140PS) Auto

5 Door MPV

6 speed Auto

21,500.00

164

Tech Line

2.0 (130PS)

5 Door MPV

6 speed manual

21,495.00

137

Tech Line

2.0 (130PS) ecoFLEX
Start / Stop

5 Door MPV

6 speed manual

21,725.00

119

Tech Line

2.0 (165PS)

5 Door MPV

6 speed manual

22,110.00

139

Tech Line

2.0 (165PS) Auto

5 Door MPV

6 speed
Auto

23,395.00

159

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Tech Line ecoFLEX

2.0 CDTi 16v (130PS) Start/Stop

Equipment

Zafira Tourer Tech Line 2.0CDTi 16v (130PS) ecoFLEX S/S

Ford Grand C-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi (115PS)

Ford S-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi (115PS) S/S

Sat Nav

Yes

No

No

DAB Radio

Yes

Yes

No

USB Connectivity

Yes

Yes

No

Alloy Wheels

17”

16”

16”

Front Parking Sensors

Yes

No

No

Rear Parking Sensors

Yes

Yes

No

Bluetooth

Yes

Yes

Yes

Air Conditioning

Yes

Yes

Yes

Benefit-In-Kind

Zafira Tourer Tech Line 2.0CDTi 16v (130PS) ecoFLEX S/S

Ford Grand C-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi (115PS)

Ford S-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi (115PS) S/S

P11D

£21,670

£20,740

£23,225

CO2

119g/km

129g/km

139g/km

BiK Band 2012/13/14 (%)

17/18/19

19/20/21

21/22/23

Total BiK Payable (20%)

£2,340

£2,489

£3,119

Zafira Tourer Company Car Driver Saving

£148

£779

Fuel Economy and Performance

Zafira Tourer Tech Line 2.0CDTi 16v (130PS) ecoFLEX S/S

Ford Grand C-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi (115PS)

Ford S-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi (115PS) S/S

Combined MPG

62.8

57.7

54.3

Power

130PS

115PS

115PS

Fuel Cost 60,000 Miles

£6,037

£6,571

£6,982

Zafira Tourer Company Car Driver Saving

£534

£945

Total Zafira Tourer Company Car Driver Saving

£682

£1,724

Vauxhall’s new limited edition ‘Black Edition’ Corsa adds a new engine to the range, a punchy 1.4 Turbo Start/Stop unit, making it one of the most powerful Corsas on the market.

The new engine produces 120PS and maximum torque of 175Nm starting at 1,750rpm. The latest addition to the Corsa range has a top speed of 121mph and hits 0-60mph in 9.7 seconds. Fuel consumption is 51.4mpg and CO2 emissions are as low as 129g/km.

Initially available in a limited production run of 500 units, in both 3- and 5-door body styles, the Black Edition is based on the Corsa Limited Edition and along with the 120PS engine gains a black logo bar and new 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.

A raft of sporty styling features including body-coloured front lower spoiler, side sills, rear lower skirt and rear spoiler turn the Black Edition into one of the sleekest Corsas yet. Its looks are enhanced still further with front fog lights, dark style headlights and tail lights and dark tinted rear- and rearside windows.

Inside, sports seats, a leather-covered steering wheel, sports pedals, silver interior seat stitching and matt chrome air vent surrounds set the Black Edition apart from all other Corsas.

For those who wish to go even further upmarket, there is a broad range of innovative extras not offered by competitors such as the Touch and Connect infotainment system, climate control and adaptive forward lighting.

The Corsa Black Edition is on sale now priced at £15,995 for the 3-door and £16,425 for the 5-door model.

Vauxhall will expand its already broad range later this year with the addition of the Mokka SUV, which is available to order from today at a starting price of just £16,995.

The new model will enter the growing sub-compact SUV B-segment, but despite its compact 4.28 metre length can accommodate five adults in comfort. Its key rivals will be cars like the Skoda Yeti and from Nissan, the Juke and Qashqai. Like all Vauxhalls, the Mokka comes with Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty.

Available in three trims – S, Exclusiv and SE – the Mokka comes with generous levels of standard equipment, including DMB (Digital Media Broadcast) radio, air conditioning, Descent Control System, cruise control, aux-in and a multi-function trip computer.

Three engines, ranging in power from 115 to 140PS, will be available from launch. The 1.6-litre petrol produces 115PS and 155Nm of torque, and with its standard Start/Stop system delivers a combined 43.5mpg. With 140PS, the 1.4-litre turbo is the Mokka’s most powerful petrol engine and brings with it standard four-wheel drive and sub-150g CO2 emissions.

The Mokka has a choice of two diesel models, both of which use Vauxhall’s 1.7 CDTi 130PS engine, with CO2 emissions as low as 124g/km. In front-wheel drive form, the 1.7 CDTi is available with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, and with all-wheel drive the Mokka comes with the six-speed manual only. Like the petrol-powered cars, all manual models have Vauxhall’s fuel-saving Start/Stop system as standard.

“The Mokka takes its design cues from larger SUVs and integrates them into a compact, yet modern form,” said Duncan Aldred, Vauxhall’s Chairman and Managing Director. “We are now growing a compelling and diverse range of products that appeals both to retail and fleet customers, and the Mokka will complement this perfectly.”

Front- or four-wheel drive transmissions The Mokka has been designed to perform efficiently in urban environments, but with the ability to be driven off-road when the need arises. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models are available, with the AWD system being fully adaptive. When the vehicle’s being driven on smooth, dry surfaces all drive is sent to the front wheels for maximum efficiency. But when the road surface is slippery, as much as 50 per cent of the drive automatically and seamlessly is diverted to the rear axle. The entire AWD system weighs just 65kgs, benefitting handling and fuel economy.

Mokka brings wide range of new tech to sub-compact SUV segment A variety of state-of-the-art driver-assistance systems will be available in the Mokka. The Vauxhall Front Camera – first seen in the latest Insignia, and also the new Zafira Tourer – gives drivers access to Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Alert, as well as a rear-view camera, which works with park-assist sensors front and rear.

Reinforcing its role as a recreational car for families, the Mokka also has the option of Vauxhall’s latest generation FlexFix rear bicycle carrier. The carrier is fully integrated into the rear bumper, and slides out like a drawer to accept up to three bicycles at a time. The system even allows easy access to the tailgate/cargo area when the bikes are on the carrier.

Standard on all Mokkas is a comprehensive package of safety systems, including Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control, providing drivers with reassurance, no matter if they’re on or off-road. HDC is an excellent ally when a driver is descending a steep hill, when it determines and limits the speed of the vehicle, meaning that the brakes need not be applied.

Adding further still to the Mokka’s comprehensive safety armoury is Vauxhall’s Advanced Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL+). This technology automatically adapts the Mokka’s lighting to suit its driving environment, whether it be motorway, country, urban, adverse weather, increased full beam, or cornering beam. The system is also equipped with High Beam Assist, which adjusts the high beams automatically so that oncoming traffic isn’t dazzled.

Bold SUV design combined with generous functionality Muscular and attractive, the Mokka incorporates Vauxhall’s signature ‘blade’ on the body side, sweeping towards the rear. The Mokka’s stance is reinforced by its higher ground clearance as well as a 1540mm track and 18-inch wheels on most models.

Inside, the Mokka has 19 storage locations, 60:40 split rear seats, and an all-up load space of 1,372 litres with the rear seats folded down.

British team play integral role in RHD chassis development Gerry Baker, Vauxhall’s manager of vehicle dynamics based at Millbrook, has been involved with Mokka chassis development from an early stage. “Early prototype cars were tested in the UK during 2011, to establish if bespoke damper settings were required for cars sold in Britain,” said Gerry.

“We’ve also been evaluating a RHD steering tune for the car, which is important, given the unique road conditions British drivers have to deal with. Finally, a large part of the Mokka’s durability testing has been carried out at Millbrook, here in the UK.”

There’s been great emphasis on the Mokka’s dynamic performance, both on- and off-road, The front MacPherson suspension has been fitted with side-load compensation springs to improve damper reliability and consistency. At the rear, a U-section compound crank is mounted ahead of the rear wheels, angled to suit either FWD or AWD set-ups, and ensuring that both on- and off-road dynamics are not compromised.

Vauxhall has adopted a state-of-the-art Electric Power Steering (EPS) system for Mokka, which provides more speed sensitive assistance for drivers, no matter what model they opt for. The specific settings for the steering will be tuned to suit the UK market.

Retail launch later this year Customers can order the Mokka from today through the Vauxhall retail network. The car will arrive in UK showrooms in November this year.

Mokka List Price
RRP(£) VAT (£) Total (£) On-the-Road (£)
S
1.6 16v 115PS S/S 5-spd 13,391.67 2,678.33 16,070.00 16,995.00
Exclusiv
1.6 16v 115PS S/S 5-spd 14,225.00 2,845.00 17,070.00 17,995.00
1.4 16v Turbo 140PS S/S 6-spd 4×4 16,091.67 3,218.33 19,310.00 20,200.00
Diesel
1.7 CDTi 130PS S/S 6-spd 15,575.00 3,115.00 18,690.00 19,445.00
1.7 CDTi 130PS 6-spd Auto 16,295.83 3,259.17 19,555.00 20,445.00
1.7 CDTi 130PS S/S 6-spd 4×4 16,762.50 3,352.50 20,115.00 20,990.00
SE
1.6 16v 115PS S/S 5-spd 16,308.33 3,261.67 19,570.00 20,495.00
1.4 16v Turbo 140PS S/S 6-spd 4×4 18,175.00 3,635.00 21,810.00 22,700.00
Diesel
1.7 CDTi 130PS S/S 6-spd 17,658.33 3,531.67 21,190.00 21,945.00
1.7 CDTi 130PS 6-spd Auto 18,379.17 3,675.83 22,055.00 22,945.00
1.7 CDTi 130PS S/S 6-spd 4×4 18,845.83 3,769.17 22,615.00 23,490.00

Performance
Max Speed 0-60mph
1.6 16v VVT 115PS S/S 106 mph 12.2 secs
1.4 16v Turbo 140PS S/S 4×4 116 mph 9.6 secs
1.7 CDTi 130PS S/S 116 mph 9.6 secs
1.7 CDTi 130PS Auto 114 mph 10.4 secs
1.7 CDTi 130PS S/S 4×4 114 mph 10.2 secs

Provisional Fuel Economy (mpg) & CO2 Emissions (g/km)
Urban Extra-Urban Combined CO2
1.6 16v VVT 115PS S/S 32.8 53.3 43.5 153
1.4 16v Turbo 140PS S/S 4×4 34.0 55.4 44.8 149
1.7 CDTi 130PS S/S 48.7 68.9 60.1 124
1.7 CDTi 130PS Auto 42.2 60.1 51.4 144
1.7 CDTi 130PS S/S 4×4 45.6 64.2 55.4 134

Engine data
1.6 16v VVT
Max. output PS: 115 @ 6000
Max. torque: 155 Nm @ 4000
Number of cylinders 4
Cubic capacity in cm³ 1598
Bore 79mm
Stroke 81.5mm
Compression 10.8:1
1.4 16v Turbo
Max. output PS: 140 @ 4900
Max. torque: 200 Nm @ 4900
Number of cylinders 4
Cubic capacity in cm³ 1364
Bore 72.5mm
Stroke 82.6mm
Compression 9.5:1
1.7 CDTi 130PS
Max. output PS: 130 @ 4000
Max. torque: 300 Nm @ 2000-2500
Number of cylinders 4
Cubic capacity in cm³ 1686
Bore 79mm
Stroke 86mm
Compression 16.5:1
Fuel tank capacity 54 litres

Specification Highlights

S

Standard features include:

Switchable Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Descent Control System
Hill Start Assist
Anti-lock Braking System
Driver’s and front passenger’s airbags
Front seat side-impact airbags
Full-size curtain airbags
Air conditioning
Steering column adjustable for reach and rake
Silver-effect roof rails
Electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors
Electrically operated front windows
CD/MP3 CD player/aux-in socket (CD 400)
DMB digital radio
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Multi-function trip computer
Cruise control
60/40 split-folding rear seat back
16-inch wheels with 205/70 R 16 tyres
Alloy-effect protective front skid plate
Side-protection mouldings
Remote control alarm system with central locking
Daytime running lights
Exclusiv

adds the following over S:

Dual-zone Electronic Climate Control
USB connection with iPod control
Bluetooth® functionality
Leather-covered steering wheel
Front centre armrest
Automatic lighting control
High beam assist
Rain-sensitive windscreen wipers
Electro-chromatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror
230-volt rear power outlet behind front seats
Electrically foldable door mirrors
Electrically operated rear windows
Front fog lights
Front and rear parking distance sensors
Stainless steel exhaust tailpipe
Sterling silver-effect 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 R 18 tyres

SE

adds the following over Exclusiv:

Leather seat facings
Electrically heated front seats
Ergonomic sports front seats
Rear seat centre armrest with drinks holders
Bi-xenon headlights with dynamic beam levelling
Adaptive Forward Lighting
Electrically heated steering wheel
Driver’s sunglasses holder
Chrome-effect exterior door handles
Alloy-effect door sill covers
Dark-tinted rear windows
Midnight silver-effect 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 R 18 tyres

Vauxhall Astra GTC

Opel announces production version of stunning GTC Paris Concept

These first images of the new generation Opel Astra GTC may show it in a virtual landscape, but as it races down an imaginary road, real test cars are now running final validation drives: The Astra GTC is officially a production reality.

And on June 7 – in just six weeks’ time – Opel will reveal full details about the Astra GTC to coincide with its order books opening. Pricing, technology, equipment and powertrains will be laid bare, giving customers the chance to specify their ideal model and place an order early. The first production version of the new Opel Astra GTC will then receive its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show, on September 15, 2011.

Based on last year’s Opel GTC Paris concept car presented early October 2010 at the Mondial de l’Automobile, the production Astra GTC will be a 5-seater, 3-door sporty compact car with dramatic proportions. It will feature the very best of Opel’s latest technology, as well as unique chassis features.