Norton Way Corporate Magazine - June 2019

JUNE 2019 ISSUE 57

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KIA

Kia e-Niro named “Gamechanger” at the 2019 Autocar awards  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE E-NIRO

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he all-new Kia e-Niro, now available at GWR Kia, has been awarded this years “Gamechanger” at the 2019 Autocar awards.

The award is only given to cars that offer something new, fresh and to a high standard.

This class is highly contested as manufacturers continually innovate both in technology and style.

The award for the new e-Niro comes just a year after the all-new Stinger won the same award in 2018.

The all-new e-Niro combined beautifully a balance of ergonomic crossover design with outstanding electric performance, offering an impressive range of up to 282 miles. As a result, Kia delivered a 100% electric car with zero emissions, while retaining an extremely enjoyable performance. The e-Niro comes with a powerful 64kwh battery that has the ability to charge up to 80% in as little as 54 minutes. Ideal for long distance journeys.

Mark Tisshaw, Autocar Editor, commented: “The e-Niro is a battery-powered crossover that hits the sweet spot for range, performance, packaging and price. It places Kia at the very top of the practical electric class – even ahead of models seen as class-leading only a year or two ago. The e-Niro makes an ideal choice for an owner buying a first electric car or choosing one as an only car.”

Collecting the award, Simon Hetherington, Commercial Director at Kia Motors (UK) Ltd said: “We are thrilled the e-Niro has been named a Game Changer by Autocar. This is a tremendous achievement for the e-Niro and indeed for Kia. The positive impact this car has had on our brand, is as strong and important as what Stinger did for us at launch in 2017. This car has come at the right time and this is evident by the huge demand we are experiencing.”

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“We are thrilled the e-Niro has been named a Game Changer by Autocar.

This is a tremendous achievement for the e-Niro and indeed for Kia. The positive impact this car has had on our brand, is as strong and important as what Stinger did for us at launch in 2017. This car has come at the right time and this is evident by the huge demand we are experiencing.”

Simon Hetherington Commercial Director at Kia Motors (UK) Ltd

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NISSAN

Nissan’s new NV250 compact van

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issan have unveiled the first images of their new NV250 compact van. The new addition to the range is based on the Renault Kangoo, set to replace the current NV200 in the line-up.

The new van will be on sale from September this year and will be available with a highly efficient Euro 6d-Temp compliant 1.5 litre diesel engine. It’s not clear yet whether the NV250 will be available with an electric motor, but we do know that the e-NV200 will remain on sale for now.

The NV250 will be available in both a short and long wheel base (L1/L2), with two or threeseat configurations to choose from. Opt for the long wheel base version and you’ll have the option for up to four seats and a multi positional bulkhead.

The largest NV250 available will feature a 4.6 cubic metre load space, with a cargo length of up to 2.87 metres.

There will be a handful of powerful and efficient engines to choose from, including an 80PS, 95PS and a 115PS engine. CO2 emissions range from 116g/km to 131g/km.

As with all LCV’s in the new Nissan range, the NV250 will come new with a 100,000 mile/ 5Year warranty.

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PEUGEOT

3008 SUV wins Autotrader ‘New Car of the Year’ Award

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ince the release of the Peugeot 3008 SUV in 2017, this model has undoubtedly proved it’s worth amongst both fleet and retail sector. It has been commended by several awarding bodies as a reliable, cost-effective and desirable model. Its sporty looks are reflective of a nimble chassis that provides excellent driveability, winning favour with drivers.

This May, the Peugeot 3008 has been announced as the best new car of 2019, according to a consumer vote for the third-annual Auto Trader New Car Awards. Titles are decided by over 63,000 car owners and category winners represent the 6

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“The Peugeot 3008 SUV was a stand-out winner and has been highly commended for how comfortable and safe it feels when driving, as well as the quality of its interior and its good looks.”

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MAZDA

Limited Edition Mazda CX-3 GT SportNav+ Announced

Mazda has launched a limited-edition variant of the CX-3, called the GT SportNav+ featuring upgrading styling and leather upholstery.

Production will be limited to just 500 units in the UK and will go on sale in June, with prices starting from £24,095 for the manual and £25,095 for the automatic.

The main exterior difference between the GT Sport Nav+ include unique matte silver trim for the front and rear bumpers, bright silver door mirror covers and a choice of three paint finishes as standard. These metallic and pearlescent colours include: black, ceramic (an off-white) and dark red The Mazda CX-3 GT SportNav+ also comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, rear privacy glass and LED fog lamps.

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All GT Sport Nav+ cars come with red and white Nappa leather upholstery as standard with soft-touch materials fitted to the armrests and dashboard. The interior also boasts a poweradjustable driver’s seat with memory function.

Other standard kit includes keyless entry, a reversing camera, a heated leather steering wheel, a Bose sound system and traffic sign recognition.

The CX-3 GT SportNav+ is powered by Mazda’s naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G engine, producing 119bhp and 206Nm of torque. It feeds its power to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, with the former offering a 0–62mph time of nine seconds and claimed fuel economy figures of 42.8mpg.

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All-New Mazda3 Launch Event 17th -18th May With the release of the All-New Mazda3 this May, we hosted a Launch Event from 17th-18th May 2019. This event gave our customers the opportunity to view and test drive the new model for the first time.

We had 2 very busy days of test drive appointments and the feedback we got was overwhelming!

If you were unable to make our Launch Event, we would like to inform you that the All-New Mazda3 is now in the showroom and ready to test drive. So please book now to experience pure driving pleasure in the All-New Mazda3.

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HONDA

HONDA CR-V WINS ‘BEST CAR LAUNCHED IN THE LAST YEAR’ AT AUTOTRADER NEW CAR AWARDS 2019

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ince the launch in 2018, the new Honda CR-V has received a great deal of attention for all the right reasons. The latest-generation CR-V continues to prove its credentials as the world’s most popular SUV, winning the title of ‘Best Car Launched Last Year’ in the influential Auto Trader New Car Awards.

The Auto Trader New Car Awards took place this May in London and collated feedback from a survey of more than 60,000 car owners.

The CR-V was ranked highest by real owners for comfort and cost of servicing, thanks to the option of a 5-year service plan for £599 (inc. VAT) on all brand-new Honda models. High scores for durability and safety reflect the models recent 5-star Euro NCAP rating and comprehensive suite of Honda Sensing™ active safety technologies as standard.

Beating off competition from some big names, Honda CR-V owners were impressed by the quality of the interior, with its sleek design and contemporary, sophisticated trim. The in-car features and accessories were also cited, as the CR-V offers enhanced intuitive operation and full, seamless smartphone integration via both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.A spacious cabin with an increase of 50mm between the first- and second-row of seats, and class-leading forward visibility, also helped the CR-V to be ranked highly for comfort and quality.

The new Honda CR-V is available from £25,995.00 OTR (inc. VAT) for the 1.5 VTEC Turbo S 2WD Manual, and £29,105 OTR (inc. VAT) for the 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid S 2WD.

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SKODA

NEW 2019 SKODA SUPERB FACELIFT RANGE TO FEATURE PLUG-IN HYBRID OPTION

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he Superb checked in for its mid-life refresh, receiving not only cosmetic revisions, but borrowing mechanicals from the hugely successful VW Passat. The latest incarnation of the range topping Skoda Superb saloon and estate will also available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

More obvious updates to the face of the Superb include new LED Matrix headlights, a reworked radiator grille and a new front bumper. At the rear of the car, a pair of tweaked rear lamps with a new chrome boot-lid add a much-welcomed touch of class.

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use of the VW groups latest digital gauge cluster and infotainment systems, which work well along side the newly trimmed interior.

Perhaps the most important update for 2019, is its use of state-of-the-art plug-in hybrid technology for the first time. The plug-in Superb will be named the Superb iV and will utilise the same hybrid technology as seen on the VW Passat GTE. A new 13 kWh battery will power the gearbox mounted electric motor, working alongside a turbocharged 1.4-litre TSI engine, for a combined power output of 215bhp.

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Skoda advise that the Plug-in Hrybrid will pump out less than 40 g/km of CO2 in general use, while the 100% emission free all-electric driving mode will have a range of 34 miles. Skoda say that when the battery pack is charged, the PHEV will have a maximum range of 528 miles between refuelling.

This new facelift Superb is set to go on sale in September this year, while the new PHEV won’t be on sale until early 2020. For more information on the prices and specifications on this new model, please get in touch today.

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