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The Mazda3 five-door hatchback has become a hugely popular car for the Japanese brand, appealing to drivers that enjoy its responsive performance, sporty styling and high quality interiors.  Now RRG Mazda is inviting drivers to purchase a brand new Mazda3 with its ‘Pay no VAT’* scheme, reducing prices to just £12,995 (on-the-road) for the 1.6 TS model. 

RRG Mazda has promised to knock off the VAT on all Mazda3 models currently in stock and purchased before 31 March.  Customers can also benefit from 0% APR** finance over four years, with a 30% deposit.

Each Mazda3 model comes with generous kit as standard, including air-conditioning, CD player with MP3 compatibility and remote central locking.  Further up the range the additional equipment can include: dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, dusk sensing lights and rain sensing front wipers, a heated windscreen, a 6-CD changer,  integrated Bluetooth® , integrated satellite navigation and a premium Bose® audio system.

The 16-strong Mazda3 range is available with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, including an automatic transmission option on the 1.6 and 2.0-litre petrol powertrains.  Each derivative is fine tuned to use less fuel, yet retain its fun-to-drive performance.

“The Mazda3 has been hugely popular model for some time.  While much of its sophisticated styling comes from the larger Mazda6, the Mazda3 is a dynamic compact car with sporty styling and a refined yet functional interior space, combined with precision steering and well balanced handling” commented Kevin Shepley, Dealer Principal, RRG Mazda Stockport.

Peugeot has presented RRG Rochdale with its prestigious Guild of Gold Lion Award, in recognition of its performance in 2011.

The accolade is awarded to the best dealers in the UK for excellent customer service and sales performance, outstanding customer feedback, the latest showroom specification and product availability.

Jonathon Taylor, general manager from RRG Rochdale, said: “To be recognised as a Guild of Gold Lion Dealership is a great honour.

“Everyone at RRG Rochdale plays an important role in our success and I’d like to thank all the team for making this possible.”

The prestigious award was presented to 35 dealers in front of the full dealer network at the National Peugeot Dealer Conference.

Tim Zimmerman, managing director at Peugeot Motor Company PLC, said: “The Guild of Gold Lion Award gives Peugeot the opportunity to recognise dealers who perform at the highest level and who go that extra mile for our customers.”

The first generation Aygo that appeared on the scene in 2005 was praised for its style, its value for money and its sense of fun, now 7 years on the latest incarnation of this popular city car remains as appealing as ever with new looks, new equipment features and greener performance, it’s set to win over a new generation of fans.

Exterior Design

The redesigned front-end that follows Toyota’s new design language gives the new Aygo a fresh new look.  A more planted, purposeful stance is acheived through a wider front bumper, integrated foglights, large trapezoidal air intake and optional LED daytime running lights.

The style stakes are upped through dark-tinted rear privacy glass, new 14-inch wheelcap designs and a range of seven exterior paint choices but there is no lack of substance either with the new model the new bumper is more aerodynamically efficient while the larger air intake improves engine cooling performance.

Interior Design and Comfort

In the cabin the upper and lower dashboard sections benefit from a new higher-quality dark grey finish, there is a new-design steering wheel with leather trim (with paddle controls on the steering column for Multimode transmission models) and coloured rings around the speedometer, tachometer and air vents add an extra touch of style.

There’s also a choice of two audio systems, one of which comes with Bluetooth, a multi-language display and a USB port for connecting portable music players such as iPods.

Extra insulation under the bonnet and adjustments to the clutch system and tweaks to the damping performance of the front and rear shock absorbers make the cabin quieter and more comfortable. All of these reduce noise and vibration and give a smoother ride, so appreciating the revised interior and audio systems is easy.

Engine

Whilst retaining its multi-award-winning three-cylinder 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol engine, a unit already renowned for its performance and efficiency new changes have resulted in even greater efficiency, reduced CO₂ emissions and increased fuel economy.

For instance, the five-speed manual transmission model features CO₂ emissions of 99g/km - that’s right, no road tax - and combined cycle fuel consumption of 65.7mpg*, all despite maintaining the same BHP and torque. Add the fact that Aygo occupies the lowest possible insurance groupings, and you have one of the cheapest cars on the road to run.

New Aygo will go on sale in the UK in March. Specifications, prices and further details of the UK model range will be announced nearer the on-sale date.

*Emissions and fuel consumption figures remain provisional prior to official homologation.

The Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 is the world's first diesel electric hybrid vehicle. The eco-friendly combination of diesel and electric power also features:

- 4 wheel drive
- 200 bhp
- ZEV mode (Zero Emission Vehicle)
-74 mpg with 99g/km of CO2

Hybrid4

Hybrid4 technology is based on the combined use of the best technologies developed by Peugeot's engineers: diesel engine, electric motor, second generation Stop & Start and an electronically-controlled (manual) gearbox (EGC)

Design

Peugeot's innovation in diesel electric hybrid vehicles means that the 3008 HYbrid4 stands out from the crowd due to it's cutting edge technology, allowing a seamless combination of driving enjoyment with up to 200 bhp with the enviromental benefits of 74 mpg, all delivered in a car with superb crossover styling.

Safety

Technological innovation and Peugeot's extensive experience combine to take safety to new levels. The 3008 HYbrid4 has been designed to achieve a 5* rating in Euro NCAP safety standards.

The Toyota Landcruiser 3.0D-4D (137bhp) Invincible Auto has topped Glass’s list of top 10 cars with the best residual value after three years retaining 72.2%.

Adrian Rushmore, Glass’s managing editor, said: “Our 2011 residual value winners list depicts a diverse and ever-changing used car market, with purchases prompted by both practical concerns such as fuel economy, severe weather conditions and emotionally-led lifestyle aspirations

“It also indicates that while car buyers remain cautious due to the tough economic conditions, the move towards affordable budget cars has not been so great that demand has outstripped supply. But we do believe that buyers are prioritising fuel efficient derivatives when selecting their preferred models.”

Read the full article and see the top ten at AM Online