LAUNCH dates for key fleet models.

May

  • Jaguar S-type V6 diesel
  • Mercedes C-class est/SC
  • Peugeot 407
  • Vauxhall Astra
  • BMW 5-series Touring
  • BMW X3

    June

  • Audi A6
  • Audi S4 Cabriolet
  • Kia Picanto
  • Chrysler Crossfire roadster

    July

  • SEAT Altea
  • Mercedes C-class saloon
  • Peugeot 407 SW

    Mercedes C-class

    THE C-class mid-term facelift sees a fresher exterior, smarter interior, new six-speed manual transmission and Euro IV-compliant four-cylinder diesels (manual-only for now).

    It has long led the premium upper-medium pack for residual values and a simplified range structure, with SE packs standard on Avantgarde and Elegance models, should shore up its position. Manual transmissions have never been a strong Mercedes-Benz point, but this one works rather well.

    Jaguar S-type

    THE S-type has been given a new lease of life with cleaner styling, more modern interior details and a long-awaited V6 common rail diesel.

    Aggressively priced compared with other diesel executive cars, it offers better performance than similar priced rivals and class-leading refinement.

    A six-speed manual is available for lower CO2 emissions but more than 90% of sales are expected to be the six-speed automatic.

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