It features a range...
It features a range of clever ideas, including an inflatable rear seat and electric sliding doors. Powered by an economical 1.3-litre CDTi diesel engine, the Toyota Yaris rival can comfortably carry three adults and a child. But it can also be easily turned into a one-seat load-lugger by deflating the rear bench and concealing it in the floor, and folding the child seat into the back of the driver"s chair.
Want to save fuel and...
Want to save fuel and cut down your CO2 emissions? The DTI has just unveiled the Act On CO2 initiative to encourage car buyers to purchase more fuel efficient motors. Auto Express has conducted its own research to find Britains 100 most economical motors.
The tests were conducted on public roads and take into account traffic conditions, weather, types of road and all the other variables that influence your mpg. Ten classes of cars were tested, from city cars to SUVs and family saloons to MPVs.
Top of the executive chart was the Mercedes E220 CDI which managed to hold off the challenge of the BMW 525d by returning 37.1mpg. That was still 17 per cent behind official claims, though. The Citroen C6 almost matched the governments figure of 32.5mpg, but that was only good enough for seventh spot.
Make/Model Tested MPG
CO2
1. Honda Accord 2.2 i-CTDi 46.4
145
2. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 140 46.1
149
3. Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 140 43.5
173
4. Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D 41.9
161
5. Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI 40.4
157
6. SEAT Toledo 1.9 TDI 100 40.2
146
7. Vauxhall Signum 1.9 CDTI 150 39.6
162
8. Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
39.5
156
9. Kia Magentis 2.0 CRDi 38.8
162
10. Fiat Croma 1.9 JTD 37.3
160