LAUNCH dates for key fleet models.

OCTOBER

  • Citroen C5
  • Renault Modus
  • Nissan Patrol
  • Subaru Legacy Spec B
  • BMW X3 2.0d
  • BMW 630 Ci
  • BMW 535d

    NOVEMBER

  • Land Rover Discovery 3
  • Honda FR-V
  • Vauxhall Astra Estate
  • Porsche Boxster

    Land Rover Discovery 3

    THE last word in off-road gadgetry, all but the basic Discovery 3 models come with air suspension and Terrain Response, which adapts the vehicles settings according to conditions. Also a practical seven-seater, the Disco 3 has much improved quality inside, with better materials and a luxury-car finish. We hope customers’ cars stand up to repeated off-roading better than the press launch vehicles, though.

    Citroen C5

    CITROEN seems to have injected some eccentricity into the C5’s styling and also offers some cutting edge technology. Gadgets include a lane-departure warning system that vibrates through the driver’s seat, aimed at tackling tiredness behind the wheel. If drivers feel a sudden throbbing in their pants, they’ve probably crossed a road marking without indicating and could be on the verge of nodding off.