January/February10Commercial
Transport
Honda’s New CR-V ‘Executive Commercial’ Option UNIVERSAL Honda is introducing its first commercial vehicle into the Irish market with the launch of the new CR-V ES commercial derivative at €29,226 including VAT, and the CR-V EX commercial 2.2 iCTD, at €32,226 including VAT. Both are powered by Honda’s award winning turbo diesel engine and equipped with Honda’s real time four-wheel drive system. The unladen weight of this commercial version is 1,580kg and payload is 560kg. Honda tells us that the commercial option enjoys the same outstanding levels of comfort, specification and safety currently available in the passenger carrying CR-V ‘Executive’ option. The ‘spec’ includes an 8-way power assisted driver seat, leather upholstery, 18” alloy wheels, cruise control, Bluetooth hands free tel-
ephone system, built in satellite navigation system, dual zone climate control, and much more besides. As with all Honda vehicles sold in the Irish market, the CR-V commercial enjoys the benefits of three-year mechanical warranty and roadside assistance programmes. “We see the new ‘Executive’ commercial option appealing to the professional business person who will appreciate the superb driving characteristics and refinement of Honda’s
Volkswagen Gearing Up for Transporter (T5) Take-off VOLKSWAGEN Commercial Vehicles have just launched their new Volkswagen Transporter, with the new model containing more specifications than ever before at a lower price. The Transporter will have a host of new features, from a new bonnet, radiator grille and bumper, to a new colour range and VW emblem, all set to give the new Transporter its most modern look and feel yet. Featuring a brand new range of 2.0L engines with power output from 85 bhp to 180 bhp and the availability of Volkswagen’s acclaimed 4Motion and
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DSG technologies, the Transporter will set a new standard in its class. Despite all the additions, the new model entry price is lower than the previous model, starting at €21,965, and includes ESP as standard. The new Transporter achieves ground-breaking levels of safety, with a host of new driver assistance and protection systems. Along with the ESP as standard, options include a lane change assist feature (Side Assist), a reversing camera (Rear Assist), different additional light functions and the tyre pressure monitor (TPM) display.
diesel engine technology and savour the outstanding premium level of specification which combine to deliver an outstanding value for money proposition,” noted Frank Kennedy, Sales and Marketing Director, Universal Honda.
The Dangers of Buying PartWorn Tyres AS further evidence emerges that private motorists and businesses are delaying the replacement of worn or defective tyres, drivers who are looking to save money may be tempted to purchase part-worn or second-hand tyres. However, according to new research, this may not only prove to be a false economy, but a potentially dangerous decision - some of these tyres have internal casing damage or other problems not visible to the eye that could result in a sudden deflation. Legislation is in place in the UK but not in Ireland to protect motorists from dangerous part-worn tyres: they must be thoroughly examined by the retailer and have a minimum of 2mm of tread. However, it is increasingly the case that they offer very bad value for money and according to Trading Standards checks, upwards of 30% may have dangerous and unseen faults.