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In the last week of May I spent five days away in Australia for the launch of a new Holden.
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MASSIVE LOWS ACROSS NEW ZEALAND Suzuki Fieldays™ has arrived again, bringing some much-needed relief with it! Take the pressure off with the exceptional quality and low prices of the best value farm vehicles in New Zealand DR200SE
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• Quality made in Japan • Dual side-stands • 200cc electric start 4-stroke • 5-speed • Comfortable seat • Handlebar-mounted carrier • Large mudflaps
‘Red Hot’ evoke sports wagon
What I found was the new Commodore is all about Space Pace and more importantly Grace. Forget about all you think you know of Holden’s of old, for the VF is all about the interior, where it matches and exceeds some European vehicles. It also lifts the bar on electronic wizardry, clever/ useful features and miserly fuel consumption. I was keen to get behind the wheel as soon
Well it was only supposed to be four but the fog closed the airports in Sydney and Canberra so we were held over for an extra day. To many people Holden is Commodore and Commodore is Holden thanks to the Super Car V8s and the longevity of the name. The latest Commodore, the VF is the ‘best we’ve ever produced’ say Holden’s marketing people, but is it?
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$1,346
KingQuad 500 4X4 AUTO
• Liquid cooled fuel injected 4-stroke • CVT transmission with Hi/Lo Ratio and reverse • Push button 2WD/4WD select with diff-lock option • Independent front and rear suspension • Fully sealed oil-bathed multi-plate disc rear brake • 24 Month/15,000km warranty
The Suzuki Fieldays Forecast offer is valid until 30 June 2013 or while stocks last. Prices are recommended retail, excluding GST. Savings shown includes GST. Offers not available in conjunction with any other promotions.
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Holden’s belief is that if it can produce lighter more fuel efficient vehicles, it will win sales back from customers who have moved to the smaller cars.
North Canterbury Suzuki Dealer Markham Street, Amberley • Phone 03 314 0132 James Carr • Phone 027 706 4856
TERRITORY T ITANIUM +LIFESTYLE PACK Running Boards, Roof Racks, Carpet Mats & Mud Flaps. FROM RSP
57,990+ORC
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FALCON XR6 (2013MY) +LUXURY PACK
19” Wheels, Leather Seats and Trim, Reverse Camera, Premium Audio System and Dual Zone Climate Control.
RSP
45,990+ORC
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Monday though started at 7.30 am with a two hour breakfast briefing in our hotel. This was followed by all day in the classroom at the Canberra Show Grounds, where we were joined by 23 Aussie journo’s and finally got to see the new VF. With the other five New Zealanders we learnt that the July 2013 released VF Commodore is 70% all new and 43kgs lighter. Bonnet and boot lids are alloy as are many suspension items. They mentioned 43kg several times confirming Holden’s commitment to lowering fuel use, which is indeed what we found with several models bettering many 2 litre offerings on the market. The hugely upgraded ‘entry’ model with a new name ‘Evoke’ is close to the outgoing and now deleted Berlina in spec. Gone now is the Omega name.
FARMBIKE
LT-A500XL3
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• Quality made in Japan • Dual side-stands • Comfortable seat • Handlebar-mounted carrier • 125cc 2-stroke • 6-speed
as we landed on Sunday night, though it was an agonising wait till 8am on Tuesday before I was able to polish the warmed leather seat of the Calais V V8 I was to drive first. I actually drove six versions that day.
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TRANSIT CUSTOM +TOW PACK Towbar and Wiring Kit.
RRP
$49,490+ORC
FIESTA ZETEC +BLUE OVAL BONUS 16” Alloys, Sports Seats, Sports Body Kit.
FROM RSP
$
24,790+ORC
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Fieldays offers valid 1st May – 30th June 2013, while stocks last. Lifestyle pack is only available on Territory Titanium models; Territory Titanium RWD Petrol - RSP $57,990 + On Road Costs, Territory Titanium AWD Diesel – RRP $69,990 + On Road Costs. Luxury Pack is only available on 2013MY Falcon XR6; RSP $45,990 + On Road Costs. Tow Pack is only available on Transit Custom SWB; RRP $49,490 + On Road Costs. Prices shown excludes ‘ORC’ (On road costs). Only available from participating Ford New Zealand Dealerships. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other special offers.