CITROEN has effectively cut prices across its Synergie MPV range - on some models by £1,420. Air conditioning, which was an £800 option on LX trim five-seaters and seven-seaters, is standard on all petrol and diesel derivatives.

The entry 2.0i LX, previously £16,865 on-the-road, but which would have cost £17,665 with air-con, is now priced at £17,040. OTR prices (old prices in brackets): 2.0i LX 5 seats £17,040 (£16,865 plus £800 a/c); 2.0i LX 7 seats £17,470( £17,295 plus £800 a/c); 2.0i SX 5 seats £18,890 (£19,205); Turbo D LX 5 seats £17,740 (£17,575 plus £800 a/c); 1.9 Turbo D LX 7 seats £18,170 (£18,005 plus £800 a/c); 1.9 Turbo D SX 5 seats £19,590 (£19,915); 1.9 Turbo D SX 7 seats £20,020 (£20,345); 2.0 HDi SX 5 seats £20,390 (£20,715); 2.0 HDi SX 7 seats £20,820 (£21,145); 2.0 HDi Exclusive 6 seats £22,685 (£24,105); 2.0 HDi Exclusive 7 seats £22,685 (£24,105).