Articles by Karla Pincott

Peugeot has launched the seven-seat 5008 wagon in Australia with an eye on the larger family market.The 5008 – sharing a platform and passing resemblance to stablemate Citroen C4 Picasso – is a new addition to the local line-up, but has been on sale in Europe for four years.The 5008 promises cabin flexibility with the second row packaged as three seats that can slide back and forward, recline and fold into the floor – as do the two seats in the third row, while the front passenger pew can fold down to take long objects.Collapsing both the second and third rows boosts the cargo space from 758 litres to 823, and 1247 if you remove the parcel shelf.The 5008 range starts at $36,990 for the base model powered by a 115kW/240Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, that claims fuel economy of 7.6L/100km.Moving up to $40,490, there’s a 120kW/340Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel that gets the fuel figure down to 6.3L/100km.Both models arrive in a single spec with standard equipment includes a 7-in retracting colour satnav, reversing camera and parking sensors, double 7-in entertainment screens for the second row, dual-zone climate control and retractable blinds. 

SUVs have overtaken small cars as the vehicles most involved in aggression on the road. The latest study shows drivers of SUVS are taking a ‘might makes right’ attitude, admitting they are more likely to be guilty of bad behaviour behind the wheel.The survey of 3700 drivers across Australia found SUV drivers led in six of the 10 aggression cues:  impatience; accidents caused by impatience; speeding in suburbs or outside schools; angry tailgating; yelling or swearing at other drivers; and gesturing rudely.With almost two thirds of SUV drivers being women aged 25-49 and men aged 50 or older, the results overturn perception that young males in ‘hot’ cars are the aggression leaders.AAMI believes the key to SUV driver behaviour is the large size and height of their vehicles, which gives the illusion of superiority.“When you get behind the wheel surrounded by tonnes of steel, you feel confident, you feel safe -- and perhaps you feel you should be getting somewhere faster than everybody else,” AAMI spokesman Reuben Aitchison says.“With that feeling of safety and security, you’re more likely to take risks.“Simply being in a big car doesn’t give you any superiority on the road, despite what people think. Our statistics show it’s not the size of your car, it’s what you do with it that counts.“Getting aggro on the road won’t get you to your destination any faster, and the same rules apply to us all.”The AAMI study also found that drivers of black cars tended to be more aggressive than those of any other colour.SUV drivers were most likely to:Consider themselves to be an impatient driverHave had an accident in the last five years because of their own impatienceIgnore restricted speed limits in places like suburban roads or outside schoolsHave become angry with the actions of another driver and tailgated themYell or swear at another driver for doing something they thought was rude or dangerous‘Gesture’ rudely at another driver they think was doing something rude or dangerousSmall hatchback drivers were most likely to:Cut in and out of lanesExceed the speed limit by more than 10km/h most of the timeStation wagon drivers were most likely to:Honk their horns at other driversTailgated even when not angry with another driver 

Luxury cars and luxury watches target the same moneyed buyers, so it’s no surprise to see carmakers teaming with watchmakers to produce high-end timepieces. One of the latest is also going to be one of the rarest. Just 50 of the Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari watches will be produced, with a price tag tipped to be $300,000 each ... about 60 per cent of the price of a Ferrari California convertible. Hublot is the official timekeeper for Scuderia Ferrari racing division, and the MP-05 was largely inspired by the engine of the flagship LaFerrari. The titanium and carbon-fibre case houses a face that gives the impression of looking at an engine through the car's glass cover, showing 11 barrels on a spine that holds hand-wound power for 50 days, cylinders that indicate time and power reserve, and anodized aluminium reinforcing bars in Ferrari red. But even at that hefty ask, it's not the most expensive watch Hublot has created -- that honour goes to the Big Bang 5 Million, so named because of its $5 million price tag. See video of Hublot LaFerrari http://video.carsguide.com.au/2381730458/Luxury-watch-celebrates-LaFerrari-engine The Bulgari Octo Maserati was born from two famed Italian names: prestige jeweller Bulgari and iconic sports car brand Maserati. The Octo dial was inspired by the Maserati grille and follows a signature Maserati livery of blue and silver, while the leather strap is styled after the brand’s upholstery – and the case back bears the carmaker’s trident badge. The face has more resemblance to car instrument gauges than a conventional watch layout, with numbering echoing that of speedometers and tachometers rather than the normal 12 numbers. The Bulgari Octo Maserati will set you back about $35,000 – a hefty amount, but a fraction of the $250,000 you’ll shell out for the Maserati Quattroporte, the cheapest of their cars available in Australia. See video of Bulgari Octo Maserati http://video.carsguide.com.au/2383574240/Bulgari-Octo-Maserati Aston Martin and Jaeger-LeCoultre have produced several watches together over nearly a decade – including some that could be used as a transponder to start your Aston Martin DBS. The latest collaboration between the two brands is the AMVOX7 – a $30,000 chronograph with an unusual trigger for the timing function. Activating a lever unlocks the watch glass, and you then press at the 12 o’clock mark to start and stop the timer, and at 6 o’clock to reset it. As with the Bulgari Octo, Jaeger-LeCoultre have echoed a grille for the watch face – in this case the Aston Martin Vanquish. See video of Jaeger-Le-Coutre AMVOX7 http://video.carsguide.com.au/2383570984/Luxury-watch-inspired-by-Aston-Martin-Vanquish And it's not only supercar brands that get in on the watch market. Volvo Trucks have just released one inspired by their long-haul 'FH' rig.  The robust Volvo FH Performance Watch takes design cues from the truck styling, and is the centrepiece for an entire range of clothing and accessories for the fashionable trucker. The design was taken from elements of the new Volvo truck, such as the pattern of the interior and the signature Volvo fonts used for the instrument cluster. And honestly, the watch looks pretty good -- as you'd expect from Swedish design. See video of Volvo FH Performance Watch http://video.carsguide.com.au/2382992721/Big-rig-watch-for-Volvo But unions between the car world and the watch world sometimes produce dreadful offspring. And that was the case when Tag Heuer decided to make an ad in 2009 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their famous Monaco watch – and to feature the actor who made it famous by wearing one in the film Le Mans, Steve McQueen. So far, it all sounds good. But when you edit in a stilted role from F1 champion Lewis Hamilton – and have the two drivers duel for the watch – it becomes a cringeworthy campaign that by rights should have stopped another single Monaco being sold. The fact that people would still consider buying one after seeing the ad is testament to the beauty of the Monaco. Or perhaps to the short memories of its buyers. Check out the ad, and if you’re still interested – or are able to quickly expunge it from your memory – you can find the Monaco in a range of models starting around $3000. See video of McQueen vs Hamilton for Tag Heuer Monaco http://video.carsguide.com.au/2383560778/Steve-McQueen-and-Lewis-Hamilton-duel-for-Monaco  

Sporting hips buxom enough to do a belly dancer proud, the new Porsche 911 Turbo models are sashaying towards us with more power and better economy to be on offer when they arrive later this year or early 2014. Porsche has released details of the 911 Turbo and Turbo S, with claims of a 16 per cent improvement in fuel economy from the direct-injected 3.8-litre flat six-cylinder engine. With boost from two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, the outputs peak at 383kW in the 911 Turbo and 412kW in the S. A seven-speed dual clutch transmission (PDK) gets that to all four of the forged 20-in wheels – with a central wheel hub lock on the S – with a new electro-hydraulic controlled all-wheel drive system using a water cooling function to direct more drive torque to the front wheels when needed. Top speed is 318km/h. Add in the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus with its fantastic ceramic brakes, and Porsche says the Turbo will sprint to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds – shaving ten per cent off the time of the previous 911 Turbo S. And the new S gets there 0.2 ahead of that. Porsche says the new 911 Turbo S cuts the Nürburgring lap time to well under 7:30 minutes – and makes a point of stressing that’s with standard production tyres. The auto stop-start function now shuts the engine down earlier when coasting, and – with help from a raft of other efficiency technology – reduce fuel consumption to a claimed 9.7L/100km, an improvement of 16 per cent. Bearing the widest body of any 911 – 28mm wider than the Carrera 4, and with a near-horizontal hip between the C-pillar and the edge – on a 100mm longer wheelbase, the new lightweight chassis features an active anti-roll system (standard on the S and an option on the Turbo). To improve road manners on both street and track, Porsche has added rear axle steering – using two electro-mechanical actuators instead of control arms – that allow the steering angle of the rear wheels to be varied by up to 2.8 degrees, depending on speed. Under 50km/h, when the front wheels are turned the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction -- virtually ‘shortening’ the wheelbase by 250mm and making the 911 more nimble in cornering, Porsche says. Once you get above 80km/h, the rear wheels are steered parallel to the front ones, ‘lengthening’ the wheelbase by 500mm for extra stability, and speeding the build-up of lateral force at the rear axle for smoother, more responsive changes of direction.   A retractable three-stage front spoiler and three-position deployable rear wing work in tandem to optimise aerodynamic effort to variously help economy and performance – and Porsche credits the improvement with a full two seconds off the Nurburgring time.   Cabins have been given a complete makeover, with carbon-look accents and double-seamed leather on the 18-way adjustable seats. The standard audio is Bose, but a high-end Burmester system is on the options list, along with a radar-controlled cruise system, camera-based road sign recognition and speed limit recognition. The 911 Turbo S gets full-LED headlights with four-point daytime running lights. It also gets dynamic, camera-based main beam control as standard – and it can be optioned on the 911 Turbo. Porsche says its too early yet to take a stab at pricing -- or whether there will be a significant increase over the previous models tags, which started around $371,000 and topped out at about $443,000. "Pricing hasn't been determined yet," Porsche Australia spokesman Paul Ellis says. "But we're very excited about what the Turbo models are going to offer in terms of performance and efficiency. This car is going to be a paradox... it's going to amaze people with its dynamic ability and surprise them with its everyday usability.' Ellis says timing of the Australian arrival for the cars is yet to be decided. "Production hasn't been locked in yet, so it may be towards the end of this year or early next year ... December or January," he says.    

Anthony Fera was quick to get his phone camera rolling when he spotted a convoy of the new Holden VF Commodores in Wollongong yesterday. "I was standing at the top of Crown St Mall in Wollongong waiting to cross the lights when I spotted a new black car that stood out from behind the bus," Fera says. "First I noticed the new the new slot vent behind the front wheel which made it look like a Jaguar. Then i noticed some more similar cars at the back of the bus and thought I'd better grab some video --  this is a convoy of new VF Commodores. "This all happened in a few seconds but as a HSV owner I was aware of the new VF look and know the cars are out and about testing." Fera says he is impressed with the new look of the VF. "It's more upmarket and does stand out on the road. I know there has been some criticism that it looks like too much like the VE -- but really, you still want a Holden to look like a Holden," he says. Anthony's sighting comes nearly a month ahead of the VF's June official launch, and the Sedan, Sportswagon, and Ute body styles will arrive simultaneously for the first time since the VZ model in 2004. The VF represents a significant restyle to the historic Commodore nameplate, with only the doors, roof and glasshouse carrying over from the current VE. An all-new interior also features, with Auto Park Assist standard on all models, and features like head-up display, blind spot monitor, forward collision alert and lane departure warning will be available for the first time. Full details and pricing of the new VF range will be announced at the start of June. This reporter is on Twitter: @KarlaPincott  

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Famed cinema verite short film Climb Dance may see a sequel after 25 years. The blistering 1988 footage of Ari Vanaten attacking Pikes Peak in a Peugeot 405 T16 went on to win several film awards and become a benchmark for motorsport movies.Peugeot is back at Pikes Peak again this year with a 208 T16 helmed by World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb. And there’s talk of another film, in conjunction with Loeb’s sponsors Red Bull.“It is not yet yes but we are pushing hard,” Peugeot’s global head of marketing and communication Xavier Crespin says.“Red Bull is taking care of all of the communication of Pikes Peak so we had to also bring them Climb Dance (as an introduction to the Peugeot campaign). “So now we are in the talking ‘shall we do a Climb Dance 2?’ and that was the discussion we had some days ago with Sebastien Loeb.”Crespin says there is interest in the project from director Jean Louis Mourey, who oversaw the 1988 film.“He is a bit like a doctor in that he is more than 70 now, but he is excited like a kid,” Crespin says. “He is calling me every day almost, sending me messages asking ‘can we do it, can we do it?’.“I would love to see Ari Vatanen and Sebastian together and Jean Louis Mourey also.”Vanaten won the 88 Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in the four-wheel drive, all-wheel steering Peugeot 405 – posting a record time of 10:47.220  -- with Robby Unser taking Peugeot to victory again the following year.Peugeot is pinning its hopes for this year’s event in June on the 208 descendant, a special edition with reconfigured platform and carbon-fibre bodywork built by Peugeot Sport. Details of the engine have not yet been released, but is likely to be a tweaked version of the 192kW turbo 1.6-litre announced for the RCZ R. Crespin says the 208 was chosen as the foundation as an echo of Peugeot’s first assault on Pikes Peak with a 205.“You know with 208 GTi it is a revival of 205 … and that’s the idea, to say 205 didn’t make it at the time in 1987, so let’s do it with 208. And that is how we would like to tell the story, but we have to be also clear that we want to win.”This journalist is on Twitter: @KarlaPincott 

The alliance between General Motors and Peugeot-Citroen is the only chance for the struggling French auto group to survive, an executive admits. Peugeot director of marketing and communications Xavier Crespin says the deal – which will kick off with co-development of automatic transmissions and three vehicles – is crucial. “If you want to be considering protecting PSA you have to be considering this alliance,” Crespin says. “It's just like it's the world war, and the size of PSA is too small. To have PSA surviving is only with an alliance with a bigger group. And to have the first (leading) car group in the world is the best security for PSA.” Crespin believes it would be shortsighted for the French government or unions to place hurdles in the way of the deal. “I don't see how the government could be putting at risk this alliance, considering it is the only chance for PSA to survive. “We have no alternative to this. This is the survival scenario for PSA.” However new automatic transmissions to replace and fill gaps in Peugeot’s aging stock are still three years away. “Nothing will come before 2016 and hopefully we will be able to fill all the gaps that we have currently,” Crespin says. Three vehicles are already on the plan – with one tipped to be a replacement for the 4007 compact crossover – and possibilities for the alliance to branch out into other projects. “We are co-developing three vehicles. We promised we will come with combined vehicles production, but that is only the start of the potential cooperation,” Crespin says. “There is much more space for more co-development which is not just vehicles… which could be powertrains, which could be gearboxes.” However he says despite demands for quick action – in the face of PSA losing $6.5 billion last year as European markets continued to slump -- it will take time to roll out the plans. “The difficulty is to because it's a complex situation of putting right prod into right markets you have to consider the timing of how much you have to put on the table to make it work,” Crespin says. “So you have to consider choices, make sacrifices or postpone. When you are in the current situation and looking at how European markets are going, I cannot promise that anything will come next year, because we are first to do 2013.”  

Small could become the new big in SUVs. The subcompact Nissan Juke is taking off in Europe, and Peugeot has been quick with an answer in the form of the 2008 -- a softroader that will also be the wagon solution for the 208 range when it arrives here in October."The 2008 will enter into a yet to be defined market: the sub compact SUV. It captures the versatility of a hatch whilst combining the practicality and functionality of an SUV," Peugeot Australia boss Bill Gillespie says."The 2008 is a product for the inner urban resident with its compact dimensions. We believe it will appeal to buyers who would have traditionally bought a hatch due to price and fuel economy as it offers the option of an SUV-like vehicle at similar pricing to a hatch."The 2008 range will start in the low $20k area, with equipment and fit-out levels to echo the hatch. That means the chunky little steering wheel, a raised instrument binnacle, clear 7-in touchscreen and all the expected safety equipment. Overseas models get an automatic parking system but Peugeot Australia is likely to drop that in favour of locally fitting a reversing camera -- there isn't one on the French options list.Peugeot says it doesn't have any true rivals here yet, but people are likely to shop it against the $18,990 Suzuki SX4,  the $26,290 Skoda Yeti and even the $34,100 Mini Countryman.  The real competition is on the way from the Nissan Juke arriving by the end of this year or early 2014 -- the vehicle against which the French carmaker benchmarked the 2008.Based on a version of the 208 hatch platform stretched 20cm longer and 5cm wider, the 2.5cm higher-riding five-door is also 9.6cm taller -- set up to give you the practicality of an SUV in a petite package that targets metropolitan adventurers.There's a strong design cue in the stepped roofline topping tall windows that are joined by a panoramic sunroof to flood light into the cabin. Vodka-bar blue LED lighting sets off the instrument bezels and sunroof, and there are similarly stylish chrome and saddle-stitching details.But some of the materials are budget ones, and the pinstripe finish across one test vehicle's dash and door grabs will date quickly -- although the black mock-weave in another is handsome and will have more longevity.The 2008 sports the hatch's scalloped bonnet and swept-back headlights, but gives a nod to the 'parks and rec' lifestyle with beefed-up arches housing 17-in wheels shod with 'mud and snow' rubber. A wide tailgate promises easy loading  into a 360-litre boot that balloons to 1194-litres with the rear seats dropped.Black bumpers and body sills, plus and front and rear stainless steel scuff plates will help protect paintwork from scrapes with nature -- and urban obstacles.Of the eight drivetrain choices offered overseas, we're confirmed to get the 88kW/160Nm 1.6-litre petrol four-cylinder in both manual and auto, and the likely chance of the 60kW/118Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder in manual only. One of the diesel options is also on the cards -- hopefully the 1.6-litre e-HDi we tested with 84kW and 270Nm that rises to 285Nm on overboost.It doesn't get all-wheel drive, but instead the front-wheel drive range has the option of the multi-mode Peugeot Grip Control we already get on the 3008.  The system uses a smart traction control to alter the torque sent to each of the front wheels, meaning you'll be safe tackling soft and greasy surfaces as long as you don't want to venture into really rough stuff.There has been some tinkering with the suspension -- a pseudo-McPherson front and a rear set-up with deformable crossmember -- to give more stability to the taller package.Since the 208 gets the full five crash stars, you can expect the same of its toughed-up sibling, with similar airbag complement, stability and traction controls, and anti-skid brakes with extra tech for panic stops and to allow for extra force needed for wheels under uneven loading.Those looking for a teaspoon taste of SUV won't be disappointed. The slightly higher ride height and jacked-up driving position mean the 2008 delivers the crossover feeling.The 1.6-litre diesel behaved most like an SUV on the road: slightly heavy but with a huge serving of torque via the six-speed manual to keep the 2008 humming. Peugeot does great diesels, and it shows in the sound of this one: smooth and refined with no agricultural clatter -- and with an almost seamless stop-start system keeping an eye on economy.However the four-cylinder petrol engine that followed was even better, despite having lower outputs. Being 100kg lighter helped, but largely the five-speed manual dovetailed neatly with the engine to keep the response sprightly -- which raises the question of whether it will do as well with the four-speed automatic transmission we'll also get.The 1.2-litre promises good economy at 4.9L/100km (although the diesels are the leaders at 4L) and despite being only a tiny unit it gets along well as long as you keep the revs up to it.Being a tallish box, it wasn't surprising to feel the body tipping a little going into corners, but it's still surefooted and you'd have to try very hard to get it out of order. Over the wet and winding launch route it showed good grip, only briefly scrabbling for traction in one very extreme exit.The ultra-compact size makes this a great proposition for city dwellers who want the SUV looks and practicality, but realise that a true 4WD would be entirely without point. The only unknown will be how well the sparkling petrol engine performs with the auto transmission that is likely to be a popular choice in our market.

This is a little car with big shoes to fill. The Peugeot 208 GTi wants to reclaim the halo of its legendary ancestor, the 205 GTi – the feisty bantam that set hot hatch benchmarks in the 80s-90s -- and erase the blander footprints of the generations in between."The new 208GTi draws a direct link back to the original hot hatch predecessor, the 205 GTi,” Peugeot Australia boss Bill Gillespie says. “The 205 GTi built the Peugeot hot hatch reputation and the 208 GTi is a modern take on that hot hatch theme.”But while Peugeot wants the new GTi to revive the old reputation, it can’t be completely old school in the approach. Despite nostalgia for the bare bones attitude of the 205, today’s cosseted buyers would shun its spartan fit-out.VALUEWhile the 208 descendant salutes the basic tenets – including being manual only – it’s far from base spec. Australian pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet, but the current 208 top spec is $26,490 so you can expect the GTi is likely to be around $30,000, for which you get a well-equipped package with park assist, 7-in infotainment touchscreen and enough premium fit-out to make it feel special.It faces savage competition from the hot hatch herd, but in the weigh-up the 208 GTi offers best delivery for the dollars.  From Germany, there are the $27,990 Skoda Fabia RS and Volkswagen stablemate Polo GTI at $28,990, but the Peugeot is more fun and better looking.Fellow Gallic rival, the Renault Clio RS 200, has the next model waiting in the wings – with a 1.6-litre turbo engine that delivers more than the current model’s 2.0-litre. But even when the newcomer is being tipped to come in under the current $36,490 price tag, it's a big stretch over the Peugeot.  Up around that level, Ford’s brilliant (and larger) $38,290 Focus ST has already proven its performance ability, as has the $40,700 Mini Cooper S . TECHNOLOGYFor its part, the 208 GTi squeezes 147kW of power and 275Nm of torque from its 1.6-litre turbo-petrol – the same unit in Peugeot’s RCZ and the Citroen DS3 -- delivering to the front wheels via a six-speed manual, with the purist promise of no auto option.There’s no start button, either: you kick it into action with a traditional key. And none of the exhaust-note tweaking wizardry found in some rivals. But the little firecracker hasn’t completely spurned tech trickery, with accelerometer data fed to a cornering-assist system that trails the inside bake calliper on the bigger, beefier discs. It’s all about agility, but there’s enough urge on tap as well. It posts the 0-100km/h at 6.8 seconds – and from 80-120km/h in 8.4 -- peaking at 230km/h. It’s slung lower and wider -- 10mm at front and 20mm at rear -- on 17-in wheels, and woven into the greedier footprint is a stiffer version of the suspension’s McPherson-strut front and multi-link rear.And some of the best news: Peugeot has trimmed the weight to 1160kg – 165kg under the 207 GTi and to varying degrees also lighter than the main rivals.DESIGNThe 208 is already a good looker, and the GTi builds on that with subtle sporty flourishes: flared arches, touches of bodykit, mesh grille flanked by daytime running lights, trapezoid twin exhausts embedded through the rear fascia and GTi badging on the C-pillar saluting the 205.A scatter of satin chrome and red accents inside set off the dash and deep-bolstered leather sports seats, aluminium pedals and gearknob and tiny, chunky steering wheel with its red centred marker.The car is small, but -- unless you’re of massive build – you’ll feel snugly embedded rather than cramped. But it can take some jockeying to get the wheel and yourself to a drivable position where you can take in all the instruments. If you have the wheel low enough to clearly see over the top, long legs will tangle with it every time there's pedal action.You get 285 litres of boot space, so it offers some practicality, but you won’t be carting any fridges home.SAFETYThe 208 gets a five-star safety rating, with six airbags on board, stability control and anti-skid brakes with extra assistance for panic stops and to counter uneven loading.DRIVINGThe GTi is all about response, and getting the job done without fuss. The styling isn’t attention-seeking, and if the exhaust note isn’t as rorty as you’d like, it won’t matter once you get going – the attitude will be rousing enough.Push that pedal and the engine answers instantly, keep the revs high enough and it keeps giving more. Up above 3000 is where it really generates heat, but a wide torque band means it’s smooth and strong in the lower register for normal – or mildly keen – jaunts. At that level it’s surprising comfortable, with the firm suspension still managing to baffle all but the worst ruts.There’s joyous snicking through the close-ratio gear slots with the sharp, precise shift feel. And while the GTi may not lead for firepower, it’s not falling behind in the fun stakes. Get it going and the car feels suctioned to the road, sashaying through corners with smooth glee. Pushed hard, it’ll betray a touch of body roll, but overall it’s well-balanced and confident.There's no argument about the steering accuracy. Turn the wheel and the Pug obeys. And it’s that all-round tractability is the 208 GTi’s charm. You can fire it from corner to corner, then tickle it around town – and it will step up to the plate at either end of the job sheet.VERDICTIs it the 205 GTi? No, of course not. But a worthy successor, most definitely. It’s nimble, fast and fun – everything a hot hatch could be. And it’s stylish, well-equipped and good quality, which is everything any car should be.Peugeot 208 GTiPrice: under $30,000Warranty: 3 years/100,000kmCapped serivicing: $270/yr for 3 yrs/60,000kmService interval: 12 months/20,000kmSafety rating : 5-starEngine: 1.6-litre 4-cyl turbo petrol, 147W/275NmTransmission: 6-spd manual; FWDThirst: 5.9L/100km; 98RON; 139g/km CO2Tank: 50LDimensions: 3.9m (L), 1.7m (W), 1.4m (H)Weight: 1160kg