LAUNCH dates for key fleet models.

Peugeot 206 CC HDi

EVERYONE from Audi to Vauxhall is offering diesel convertibles these days, and Peugeot is the latest to join the fray with its HDi-engined version of its popular folding hardtop 206 CC. The Euro IV-compliant 1.6-litre engine has 110bhp and is priced from £14,695. If drivers want wind-in-the-hair fun, but with the added security of a coupe, the 206 fits both bills. Obviously, fuel economy and emissions are better with the diesel.

Volvo S60/V70 D5

DON’T confuse this D5 with the old version, as Volvo has seriously upped the power. It now boasts 185bhp – up 22bhp – but fuel economy and emissions remain unchanged. For long distance work, few can match the big Volvos for comfort, and with average fuel economy of 42.8mpg (V70: 41.5mpg) there won’t be too many visits to the black pump. Both engines are also Euro IV-compliant, which is good news tax-wise.

May

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 320 Cd Convertible
BMW M5
Peugeot 206 CC Hdi
Range Rover Sport
Range Rover facelift
Cadillac CTS
Vauxhall Astra Panoramic
Volvo S60/V70 D5

June

Chevrolet Matiz
Peugeot 1007
Ssangyong Rodius
Volkswagen Polo facelift