Manufacturer, Motor reviews, Skoda, Supermini, Vehicle type

Skoda Fabia SE 1.0

June 8, 2019 Macfivenews Leave a comment

Skoda Fabia

By Bill McCarthy

YOU will, no doubt, have heard of the Fab Four? Well now we have, the fourth Fab.

The fourth Fabia, that is, after an astonishing 19 years on the market and a mainstay of the rebirth of Skoda.

At the time, it was certainly one of my favourite superminis then and the latest revamped version has done nothing to change that.

It’s a tough field to compete in with potential buyers spoiled for choice, not least from stablemates Audi, VW, and SEAT.

But with its excellent build quality, underpinned by the parent VW group, ever more stylish profile and clean and efficient engines, it is quite a package with a starting price of around £12,000.

The firm is also famous for its little innovations, known as Simply Clever, which include, the ice scraper concealed in the fuel filler flap now incorporating a gauge for measuring the tyre tread depth together with various others such as the umbrella, phone holder and and boot tidy.

All models now feature the one-litre petrol engine with two MPI engines feature indirect injection and produce outputs of 60ps and 75psS respectively, while the two TSI engines are turbocharged enabling them to generate 95ps and 110ps.

Both TSI engines are fitted with a petrol particulate filter. The most powerful of the quartet can be matched with a seven-speed DSG gearbox as in this model.

Equipment levels have also been uprated and the range offers five trim grades on both hatchback and estate variants.

The include S, SE, SE L, Monte Carlo and Colour Edition.

All cars get, front assist proximity alert, 6.5-inch touchscreen controlling infotainment, connectivity and navigation, electrically adjustable and heated wing mirrors and a trip computer.

This model had more bells and whistles including, air-conditioning and rear parking sensors, 16-inch Evora alloy wheels, Amundsen touchscreen navigation, auto-dimming rear view mirror, body coloured door mirrors and door handles, ‘see me home’ lights, a leather multi-function steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake and a full raft of safety gear including air bags, assisted braking and stability programme.

Whatever the trim option, it does look even better than ever, with, for the first time, new LED daytime running lights, revised bonnet and grille flanked by the narrower headlights.

It looks sleeker and more subtle, but is still at heart a small family hatchback with the practicality that entails. The interior is typically Skoda, a less is more philosophy if you like.

It feels solid and robust while still offering subtle styling cues. The central touch screen dominates with this model featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, but only SE L models come with integrated navigation.

This 110ps version comes with a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed, double clutch automatic which provides seamless super-quick gear changes.

It is lively enough, hitting 60mph from a standing start in just over 10 seconds accompanied by the now familiar throaty rasp of the three cylinder engine.

Economy is also impressive with 47.9 mpg claimed seeming pretty much on the money with low emissions.

On the road the three pot engine revs sweetly while steering is direct and responsive. Equally at home pottering around or on the motorway it seats four adults in comfort, a fifth with a bit of a squeeze and has a large boot for its class with 330 litres which, with the rear seats folded increased to 1,150.

Factfile

Skoda Fabia SE-L 1.0 TSI

Price: £17,705

Mechanical: 110ps, 999cc, 3cyl petrol engine driving front wheels via 7-speed automatic gearbox

Max Speed: 120mph

0-62mph: 10.1 seconds

Combined MPG: 47.9

Insurance Group: 11

C02 emissions: 106g/km

Warranty: 3yrs/60,000 miles

Family hatchback, Honda, Manufacturer, Motor reviews, Vehicle type

Civic’s nine-speed surprise

April 28, 2019 Macfivenews Leave a comment

Honda Civic

By Bill McCarthy

THINK of the Civic and you may think of the firecracker Type R, or maybe just a smart looking medium-sized family hatchback.

Futuristically styled when it first came out, but still a practical family motor the Civic has never been short of innovations.

So given the doubts about the future of diesel technology, Honda has tackled it head on with its latest 1.6 oil burner, mated to a nine, yes nine, speed automatic gearbox.

This is the first time that a combination of a diesel and automatic gearbox has been available on a Civic.

In addition the firm has incorporated a new system to deal with harmful emissions.

The diesel is one of the first engines to be officially tested through the Real Driving Emission (RDE) procedure to validate nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate emission levels. It has a new NOx Storage Converter (NSC) system which enables faster conversion and a reduction in emissions.

The nine-speed gearbox is as sweet a nut with you barely able to register the gearchanges while delivering official average fuel economy of 68.9mpg.

The spread of ratios means the automatic delivers smooth shifts and acceleration through the gears. Depending on the engine speed and throttle application, the transmission is also capable of ‘skipping’ gears for quick response, for example shifting down directly from ninth to fifth gear or from seventh to fourth gear, in addition to one- and two-gear downshifts.

With its latest lightweight, rigid body shell and the lower centre of gravity a combined with sophisticated suspension, it now also features superior handling dynamics.

While the Type R is a full-fat hot hatch and not afraid to flaunt it, this model also has some sporting features seen on the performance model.

The interior also has a sporty feel and offers high quality fixtures and fittings with hi-tech colour touch screen and impressive levels of standard kit, even at entry level.

It is longer, and lower than previous generations, making it more aerodynamic, with short overhangs and muscular, large wheel-arches cat-like projector lights and sculpted front and rear intakes.

This top ender offers all the bells whistles and wizardry you could want, including heated leather seats with lumbar adjustment, classy 11 speaker sound system and if you want that little bit more there, there is the optional Tech Pack, with wireless charging, LED fogs, LED headlights with washers and heated rear seats.

The centre console features a piano-black finish, while the seven-inch Honda CONNECT colour touch-screen display controls navigation, climate, connectivity and infotainment and reversing camera.

It also runs Apple Carplay and Android Auto and employs the familiar ‘pinch, swipe and tap‘ functionality of a smartphone to access its features and apps.

A small TFT screen behind the wheel also gives the driver instant information.

It is still hugely practical with plenty of stowage space and seating versatility.

A neat innovation in the large boot area is the side-sliding tonneau cover, which can be operated with one hand for extra practicality.

The split and folding rear seats provide a large stowage capacity of 550 litres, expanding to 1,267to roof level with the seats down.

On the road the 118bhp engine delivers decent pace, hitting the 60mph mark in just over 10 seconds. The refined power unit and decent soundproofing means occupants are well insulated from outside noise, with little tyre and wind noise intruding.

It is also a fine motorway cruiser while just as happy around town where the nine-speed automatic and weighted, direct steering, comes into its own.

Safety kit is impressive with standard Honda SENSING offering camera and radar technology, collision mitigation braking system, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and intelligent-adaptive cruise control.

Factfile

Honda Civic 1.6 iDTEC EX 9AT

Price: £26,620

Mechanical: 118bhp, 1,597cc, 4cyl diesel engine driving front wheels via 9-speed automatic gearbox

Max Speed: 125mph

0-62mph: 10.5 seconds

Combined MPG: 68.9

C02 emissions: 108g/km

Warranty: 3yrs/90,000 miles

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BMW, Manufacturer, Motor reviews, SUV/4X4, Vehicle type

Enjoy the Beemer X-factor

March 25, 2019 Macfivenews Leave a comment

When the X5 first appeared in 1999, it took the SUV world by storm.Now, in its fourth generation, it has evolved.

BMW X5

By Bill McCarthy

Still offering that four wheel drive, soft road capability, with commanding driving position and badge kudos, it is an altogether more sophisticated machine, with cutting edge technology, even more refinement, better driving dynamics and, oh, a starting price of £57,495.

It offers a choice of TwinPower and M Performance petrol and diesel engines, matched to a new eight-speed Steptronic gearbox and the latest version of xDrive all wheel drive system.

Connectivity is a key upgrade with the firm’s Open Mobility Cloud, which interfaces the car with the customer’s digital devices. These could include an iPhone and Apple Watch, smartphones and smartwatches running the Android operating system, Alexa-compatible smart devices and Google Home.

The integration of Microsoft Office 365 turns it into a mobile office. Users are able to access their email account from their car, so there is no need for them to use their smartphone while driving. Drivers can have emails read out to them and are able to use voice commands to dictate and send new messages while on the move.

All cutting edge stuff, but there is much more. You either love the huge kidney-shaped grille and blue propeller logo, or you don’t. But it is instantly recognisable on this slightly bigger version of an already large vehicle, which now has more room for passengers and luggage.

The M Sport specification, features wheel arch trim for the 20-inch alloy wheels, bumper trim, integrated roof bars, rear underguard and side skirts painted in body colour, plus extra-large air intakes at the front end.

The exterior looks good, but the interior is a styling delight with all sorts of innovations and interesting options.

The M Sport touches throughout include M sports steering wheel, individual headliner in Anthracite, M-specific pedals, driver’s footrest and piping on the sumptuous electrically operated seats, plus exclusive interior trim in BMW’s classy Aluminium Tetragon finish. The interior also features ambient lighting and a neat optional touch are the cupholders which can heat or cool drinks.

The large digital tscreen dominates the dash, controlling connectivity, navigation and infotainment, operated by the now familiar iDrive controller in the centre of the console.

Another classy, but optional, touch is the CraftedClarity glass for selected controls including transmission lever, the controller, the start/stop button and the volume control button for the audio system. It looks like cut glass crystal, further enhancing the upmarket feel, but at a price of more than £450.

The vehicle is an upmarket, comfortable place to be and quiet, thanks to the excellent soundproofing, aided in this case by the optional accoustic glasskeeping noise from the outside world at bay.

On the road it can be as quiet as a church mouse when cruising, but floor the pedal and the V6 roars into life and the car effortlessly slips through the gears.

It should be a given that the three-litre, V6 diesel on this vehicle is smooth and refined. It is, and it also offers plenty of pace, with more than reasonable economy for such a big engine powering such a deceptively big beast.

The unit employs a twin-scroll turbocharger to generate its maximum output of 258hp, while the peak torque of 450Nm is available giving it power to pull just about anything.

Mated with the eight-speed Steptronic transmission, it can hit the 60mph mark in just 6.8 seconds.

The adaptive suspension means the ride is comfortable, but stiffens up when switched to sport mode.

Ground clearance can also be altered in Sport mode at higher speeds or when going off-road. The four wheel drive switches power automatically to each axle dependent on conditions, splitting the drive torque between the front and rear wheels.

It is also practical with folding down the 40/20/40 split rear seat backrest increases boot capacity from 650 litres to a maximum of 1,870 litre and two-section tailgate for ease of loading.

An array of chassis systems available make it possible to boost the off-road performance, sportiness or comfort helps the vehicle in heavy traffic.

Standard kit is as you would expect of a £60,000 car, with a whole host of luxury toys, but in true BMW fashion, optional extras can add thousands.

Factfile

BMW X5 3.0d M Sport

Price: £59,405

Mechanical: 258bhp,2,993cc, 6cyl diesel engine driving four wheels via 8-speed automatic gearbox

Max Speed: 143mph

0-62mph: 6.8 seconds

Combined MPG: 40.3

Insurance Group: 42

C02 emissions: 162g/km

Warranty: 3yrs/unlimited miles

Travel

Travelling in ‘God’s Country’

March 25, 2019 Macfivenews Leave a comment

It’s God’s Own Country. At least that’s what they say in Yorkshire

The ‘secret garden’ doorway’ behind the motorhomes and caravans at the Chatsworth Park site, which leads to the Chatsworth House estate in Derbyshire

Many other parts of the UK would dispute that, but it’s clear the White Rose county has a rich tapestry of gently sloping wolds, delightful dales, quaint villages and the stunning moorlands so vividly displayed in TV’s Heartbeat.

Not to mention picturesque seaside town like Whitby, Filey, Bridlington and Scarborough – and plenty of pubs and wildlife.

A lot to take in in what is a huge county so a touring holiday gives the freedom to pick and choose various campsites that each offer something a little bit different.

We chose a motorhome. It has been a few years since that last adventure when we hired a vehicle from one of the many rental sites.

But now a big fish has entered the market. Swift has set up its own bespoke rental service, operating initially from a swish new base in Stockport, which has dozens of different motorhomes to choose from and which is convenient for the motorway network.

The firm, based in Yorkshire, plans another six depots countrywide by 2022.

Our four-berth Escape is a compact brand new vehicle, ingeniously designed, as they have to be, to give the comforts of home living in a relatively tiny space.

So we loaded up and set off on a tour which took in North Yorkshire and eventually north Derbyshire.

Our destinations were Caravan and Motorhome Club sites, or sites affiliated to the group.

The club has more than 200 club sites and 2,500 privately owned places to stay in the UK and more than 300 sites across Europe.

Our first port of call was Wharfedale, near Skipton in North Yorkshire. This is one of the top sites with a peaceful atmosphere and excellent facilities including a pristine shower block and a pub nearby to slake your thirst after a long walk in the stunning countryside.

The next site couldn’t be more different. A couple of miles up the road from Whitby at Sneaton, it is on a working farm, offering limited facilities but a spectacular view over Whitby bay.

There are only a few hard standing pitches but water and waste disposal is available. It is peaceful and secluded and the sheep are never far away. For essentials a pub and farm shop are nearby.

Lack of facilities is not a problem as the Escape is fully equipped with toilet and shower facilities, hob, oven, microwave, fridge and toaster, plus all the pots and pans to go with it.

Hook up to the electrics and off you go. Otherwise a gas supply and leisure battery will provide power.

The motorhome has a sturdy and ingenious fold away table and chairs and if the weather is kind, like it was for us, you take your meals al fresco.

Steaming in on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

So relax, fold out the integral awning and settle down with a Merlot or two and start counting the sheep.

If you like peace and quiet and a friendly welcome this fits the bill.

A trip in Whitby is a must to try the famous fish and chips or a special shout out to The Plough a traditional pub that sells a pint for £1.40 and cost us £4 for two lagers. Whitby is also hosts the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway. This railway, which has recently featured on Channel 5 and runs to Pickering, with various stops along the way.

If you are a Heartbeat fan, then stop off at Goathland, home of the Aidensfield and, sorry to labour the pub angle, the Aidensfield Arms, which packs in the visitors. It is a beautiful journey through the moorlands and steam enthusiast or not, people love it

Filey is just about 40 minutes down the road and weary travellers can stop off at another affiliated site. The Honeypot Inn offers a small number of pitches with electric and toilet facilities on a field with a view towards the seaside resort. The pub itself boasts a varied menu of home cooking and real ales. Filey itself is a pretty unspoilt seaside town in a picturesque bay, the kind of town you would be happy to visit on a day trip.

Our final destination took us back inland to the imposing and sprawling Chatsworth House estate in Derbyshire. Chatsworth Park is another Caravan and Motorhome Club site offering a full range of facilities and with a couple of magical extras. Although walled off from the estate, campers are provided with a key to a ‘secret garden’ type entrance door to the estate, which allows access to wander around, take in Chatsworth House, although charges apply for entry and provides a relaxing walk down a path to the village of where there is a shop, and yes, two pubs and a hotel. The site is also inhabited by families of tame ducks which just love to be fed, a real treat for children and the site shop provides reasonably priced bird food.

The motorhome itself is easy to drive and set up and provides plenty of freedom to move around.

Relaxing at Monks Farm, near the resort of Whitby

A big bonus on all models is the free, inbuilt wi-fi and excellent TV reception. While it may not offer the freedom of a caravan, it does mean you do not have to face the chore of towing. Considering their size and weight, they are also pretty economical to run. It is certainly worth trying.The UK has plenty of different sites for all tastes, especially if you love pubs and animals.

TRAVEL FACTS
(Information correct at September 2018, otherwise, visit respective websites(
For a week’s hire of a family-sized motorhome, sleeping four, prices start around £700 in low season rising to around £1,050 in high season. Motorhomes can be hired for three or more nights. Visit www.swiftgo.co.uk
Join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to save 15 per cent off motorhome hire and get free collision damage waiver (worth £15 per night) when booking with Swift Go. Visit caravanclub.co.uk/membership
For attractions in Yorkshire visit www.yorkshire.com
For the railway visit www.nymr.co.uk

Motoring

Children’s football, parents and morons

March 11, 2019 Macfivenews Leave a comment

What is it that turns normally sensible, rational and caring human beings into snarling, abusive monsters?

If, like me, you have attended children’s football matches and watch the antics of the parents, you will know what I mean.

It’s not quite, but nearly as bad as the professional game, where you get knuckle draggers like the cretin who attacked Jack Grealish at the Birmingham City v Aston Villa game.

I am on my second stint now watching kids’ football. Now watching my grandchildren, male and female, after many years watching my two footballing sons and yes, my netballing daughter, and at a recent game saw a parent completely lose it.

The veins in the neck were throbbing, eyes bulging, face going puce, hurling insults at the ref and encouraging little Johnny to maim his opponent, permanently if possible. The dads were just as bad.

This is one area where there is no sexism, both genders behave like slavering pitbulls when their offspring are concerned. They believe there is no line they shouldn’t cross. I remember some moron, a well-heeled moron, saying he took exception to people telling his children off for misbehaving on a plane. “I’ve paid for their tickets, they can do what they like.”

Football authorities have been tearing their hair out over the behaviour and have introduced measures like moving spectators behind ropes and limiting the size of pitch and length of games.

But some people who are the first to condemn criminals, football hooligans or kids just because they are wearing hooded tops, think their borderline criminal behaviour is acceptable in the name of supporting family.

These hooligans are no better than the yobs who hurl seats at other fans in football matches and are a disgraceful role model for their offspring. Just like the football hooligans, they should be banned for life from any kind of football.

There’s a big difference between impassioned support and behaving like a thug.

******

One of my rants provoked quite a bit of reaction. I was accused of being a second rate hack. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but some would say calling me second rate it a bit of a compliment.

Travel

Island paradise

March 6, 2019 Macfivenews Leave a comment

The beautiful island of Rhodes is famous for a number of things among them the Colossus of Rhodes, a statue of the Greek sun-god Helios, erected in 280 BC and, ahem, Anthony Quinn.

Why Anthony Quinn? Well, he was one of the stars of the blockbuster Guns of Navarone, which was partly filmed on the island.

The Colossus has long gone, but Quinn left a lasting legacy.

He so loved the island he bought some land with a fabulous beach and it became Anthony Quinn Bay, near Falaraki.

It’s not the only fabulous beach. Rhodes is the largest and most popular island of Dodecanese. With 300 days of sunshine, it offers plenty of choice for holidaymakers and a famous medievel old town which is an absolute must for a visit.

Our first visit to the Greek islands to us to the huge Aldemar Resort in Kalithea, not far from the capital, which includes the impressively located Amilia Mare hotel and Paradise Village.

We stayed in the main hotel complex on a fully inclusive basis. The well-equipped rooms offer either garden or sea view, with ours, the latter, offering a spectacular vista across the Mediterranean. The rooms are comfortable and spacious with modern bathroom, TV, fridge and free wi-fi.

The hotel itself is huge with a number of bars, inside and out and a choice of restaurants serving food and drink throughout the day and if you are still peckish late on, a sandwich supper is laid on.

There is a choice of themed restaurant, two buffet eateries, and speciality restaurants dealing in Italian, Greek, Chinese and French cuisine.

A big bonus on a stay of this nature is there is no need to cross a road to get to the resort’s private beach

Sunbeds, umbrellas, outdoor showers, changing rooms and beach towels all part of the package and for those a bit more active water sports facilities are also available on the beach.

If you don’t fancy the sea, there are outdoor pools, two freshwater and three are salt water, plus for the more adventurous an 80 metres water slide and seemingly endless facilities with floodlit tennis, minigolf, football and a huge outdoor chess board.

Inside there’s a games room with internet access, gym and spa facilities. Daily programmes of activities includes everything from water polo to basketball and beach volleyball from an extremely lively entertainments team, which carries on with shows in the bars during the evenings.

Thinking of getting hitched and a small chapel on the grounds provides couples with the perfect backdrop for a civil wedding ceremony.

It’s not the newest of hotels which the management acknowledge, but is in the process of going through an extensive refit. Having said that, the whole place is spotlessly clean, the staff, all of them that I met, were unfailingly polite and friendly and informative. The prices are also competitive.

It’s fair to say food is excellent, both in how it is cooked and the variety. You also have the option of dining on the restaurant balcony over looking the Med

Rhodes town is just a 20 minute ride on one of the hotel shuttle buses for around a fiver each return to the impressive medieval town with its huge walls surrounding the central tourist area in the old town.

It features strong walls, an impressive castle, paved paths and elegant stone mansions.

It is also packed with bars, restaurants and shops of all descriptions, literally scores of them competing for the tourists, particularly those off the giant cruise ships who have deep pockets.

It certainly attracts the rich and famous with huge yachts joining the cruise liners anchored in the busy harbour

However, beware of ordering a large beer. We ordered two and they duly arrived in huge wellington-shaped glasses, each containing two litres and costing a healthy 40 euros.We could have sent them back, but, when in Rome, so to speak, battled through for a couple of hours.

Quite an experience in one of the finest old towns I have ever visited.

Further afield, hire a car and the pretty resort of Lindos with the Acropolis on top is a must.

Elsewhere there are some magnificent beaches including the picturesque and secluded, certainly when we went, Tsampika Beach. With soft golden sand the bay offers an almost Caribbean atmosphere with its drinks huts and and food stalls few and far between, while parking is also free on the edge of the beach itself.

Just the ticket if you want even just a bit of break from the wall to wall eating and drinking at the hotel.

The first time visiting the Greek islands, it won’t be the last.

FACTFILE

Stay at the Aldemar Amelia Mare in Kalithea, Rhodes on all-inclusive basis with prices from £686 per person for 10 June departure from East Midlands Airport with return flights, transfers in resort and 7 nights accommodation with garden view on all-inclusive. Call TUI on 0203 636 1931 or visit www.tui.co.uk Transfers from Rhodes airport are just 25 minutes.

To book your own flights from a number of different airports including Birmingham check out easyjet and for accommodation visit www.aldemar-resorts.gr

For general information on the island of Rhodes check out the Greek Tourist Office www.visitgreece.gr

Luxury, Manufacturer, Motor reviews, Performance, Porsche, SUV/4X4, Vehicle type

Red hot Cayenne

March 5, 2019 Macfivenews Leave a comment

The predatory look of the latest Porsche Cayenne

It came as a bit of a surprise when the Cayenne first burst on the scene some 17 years ago.

But it was an SUV with attitude and soon proved its worth with sales, not to mention performance associated with the brand and became a best seller.

A complete departure, a bulky SUV where sleek sports had previously driven sales.

Performance however, was, and is, still startling. Not only that, with its complex four wheel drive system, it proved itself more than capable of the rough stuff and no doubt still does.

The first one I drove was around Brands Hatch racetrack with a professional driver, so any doubt about the vehicles sporting pedigree was dispelled in seconds.

Revamped for 2019, the latest version is sleeker, slippier through the air and altogether more aerodynamic. The original curved profile has been replaced with sharper lines and angles and a new grille and light clusters, giving the car a more predatory look.

The rear has been completely redesigned. with rear light clusters using use state-of-the-art LED technology.

The interior is typically luxurious with full electrically operated and heated leather seats and soft touch finish throughoutwith new features including the Porsche Advanced Cockpit control concept.

The centre console glass surface gently slopes upwards and featuring touch-sensitive buttons for direct access to the most important functions. like suspension settings.

Above that is the Porsche Communication Management (PCM), with 12-inch touchscreen display and includes an online navigation module. Behind the multifunction Sports steering wheel is the instrument cluster.

There are also two high-resolution display screens that display virtual instruments, maps and other information functions like infotainment, smart phone connectivity and navigation. Voice controls are also available while the central analogue clock remains.

The other buttons and switches are too numerous to mention, the car is a riot of hi tech gizmos and wizardry.

There are a number of versions, including a hybrid and all pack an exceptional punch.

This S model with its 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 enginedelivers a stonking 440bhp and pins you back in the seat as it powers what is a heavy vehicle to 60mph in just over five seconds and on to, well a speed you will never reach, maybe even not at Brands Hatch.

The eight-speed automatic gearbox slips seamlessly through the gears, although you can switch to manual with the steering wheel paddles.

It also packs 550NM of torque, which will pull just about anything and making it great for towing. A really versatile motor.

On the road the cars handles beautifully, especially when you slip it into sport mode, one of three options available, and adjust the suspension. There’s surprisingly little wallowing on corners and occupants as well protected from road, wind and engine noise intrusion.

Off the road, it is more than capable. Not tried out this time but past experience shows its four wheel drive capability canmore than handle the rough stuff, not that many are likely to.

Sports performance and SUV practicality. A full five seater, the rear seats fold 40/20/40, to increase a generous 745 litres capacity 1,710 litres. The boot opening is wide and reasonably low for easy of loading.

Despite seeming to have just about every driver accessory, this model still managed to pack in an extra £13,000 of goodies, Well, I suppose if you can afford the initial £68,000 outlay, the extra won’t break the bank.