A new model joins the Accent lineup this year the Accent 5 a four door GL with a hatchback instead of a traditional trunk. This front wheel drive subcompact is powered by a 4 cylinder 1 6 litre engine that comes with either manual or automatic transmission. Interior and trunk Because the car is low to the ground tall people will find it somewhat difficult to get into. Once seated they will find the front seats quite comfortable especially the driver s seat with its two adjustment wheels that make it easy to find just the right driving position. Getting out of the rear seat is harder than getting into it foot room is limited and the doors open on a tight angle Since headroom is limited it seats two adults comfortably only if they are of no more than medium height.
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The Jetta ushers in two important new features this year, a station wagon and a new, 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder TDI diesel engine. The sedan can also have its front wheels powered by a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder or a turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder. The Jetta Wagon cannot be ordered with the 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline engine.
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When you choose a Peugeot, you’re buying more than an elegant piece of design or a superb piece of engineering, you’re buying a vision – our dream of a marque that embodies your desires and meets your expectations in every way. A vehicle that is the very personification of the Peugeot spirit. This spirit, or essence, of our marque can be summed up in four words. Style, quality, dynamism and innovation – the values that every Peugeot is created around. So what does that mean to you? It means beauty. Stunning design, pure Peugeot lines, the very quintessence of aesthetics as seen by top Peugeot designers. Or roughly translated, a car that makes your heart beat faster every time you look at it. It means a car that you can trust. Every new Peugeot is built to the very highest standards, ensuring technical excellence, superb handling plus peace of mind, and is engineered to achieve optimum active and passive safety. It also means passion. Our passion for creating cars with real poise and precision, cars that communicate with the road and connect with you, lifting your spirits on every journey.
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Volkswagen says that the new bodyshell has best-in-class torsional rigidity, with significantly enhanced safety qualities. The new Polo scored four stars in Euro NCAP crash tests. Everything about the body spells high quality; from the excellent paint and trim finish, to the solid feel of the doors and rear hatch when closing, and to the small panel gaps that are achieved through laser welding processes. The body, which is made from high-strength galvanized steel, carries a 12 year anti-corrosion perforation warranty. However, the Polo isn’t quite as ‘concentrated’ as it used to be. The new body, with its stylish looks, is longer, wider and taller. This has brought some welcome improvements to interior space, both for occupants and their luggage. Polo buyers can choose between three model types. There’s a base (price leader) Polo 3door, and there are S and SE variants in three and five door versions. Automatic or manual transmission is available on all models. Prices start at $19,800 for the base three-door, the S 3-door costs $20,800 and the SE 3-door is $22,500. Prices for the five-door models are $21,800 (the S) and $23,500 (the SE). Automatic transmission costs an extra $2,000. The base model comes with dual front airbags, five lap-sash seat belts and five head restraints, electro-hydraulic power steering, engine immobiliser, heated and power adjustable exterior mirrors, steering column adjustable for tilt and reach, a single CD audio system and a 60/40 split fold rear seat.
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Volkswagen Golf (2003 model) Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Sharan TYRE PRESSURES (COLD) regularly Check tyre pressure regularly The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm psi (bar) 195/65 R15 Front 195/65 R15 Rear 195/65 R15 Front (full load) 195/65 R15 Rear (full load) 205/60 R15 Front 205/60 R15 Rear 205/60 R15 Front (full load) 205/60 R15 Rear (full load) 215/55 R16 Front 215/55 R16 Rear 215/55 R16 Front (full load) 215/55 R16 Rear (full load) 38 35 39 44 34 30 36 39 34 30 36 39 (2.6) (2.4) (2.7) (3.0) (2.3) (2.1) (2.5) (2.7) (2.3) (2.1) (2.5) (2.7) People Carrier / 7 Seats CONTROLS 4/6 11 7/8 2 9 Heating & Ventilation Hazard Lights Starter Switch Headlights Sidelights Indicators Wipers Rear Screen Wipers Horn Bonnet Release (not shown) Heated Rear Screen Rear Fog Lamp Front Fog Lamp R BRIEF OPERATIONAL ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE Locking the doors? Anti-theft system? Key / remote control operated central locking. Depress the door locking knobs to lock the doors from the inside. Or press central locking switch on the driver’s door armrest. Some models are fitted with a remote anti-theft alarm. Passive arming of electronic engine immobiliser after removal of the key from the starter switch. Opening the boot/tailgate? Most models are centrally locked. Use the key or remote control to unlock / open. Adjusting the door mirrors? Opening the windows? Operating the sunroof? Manual internal adjustment operated via control levers on the front doors. Or electric internal adjustment operated via a control knob on the driver’s door. Electric front operated via control buttons on the driver’s door. Manually operated rear. Or all electric. Not fitted.
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Active head restraint Adjusting pedal position Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) Side and curtain (See supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system) Air bag warning labels Air bag warning light Air cleaner housing filter Air conditioner Air conditioner operation Air conditioner service Air conditioner specification label Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations Heater and air conditioner controls Rear seat air conditioner Servicing air conditioner Air flow charts Alarm system (See vehicle security system) Anchor point locations Antenna Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Anti-lock brake warning light Audible reminders Audio system AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD) changer AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player Compact Disc (CD) changer Compact disc (CD) player Radio Rear audio controls Steering wheel audio control switch Autolight switch Automatic Automatic drive positioner Automatic power window switch Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
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Good handling and brakes Lively performance Equipment levels (SRi hatch) Better rear passenger and load space than Convertible (Convertible) Stylish appearance Hood quality and operation WORST (Both) Notchy manual gearchange (SRi hatch) Rear spoiler causes a vision blind spot (Convertible) Blind spots to rear corners with hood erect Restricted luggage space central locking with an immobiliser. There’s a Blaupunkt stereo system with a single CD player and remote controls on the leatherwrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel. The SRi shares much of the Convertible’s equipment but misses out on its side airbags, its electronic stability program (ESP), its full leather trim, its heated front seats and its trip computer.
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