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Alfa Romeo 159 Limited Edition is Loaded with Extra Gadgets
To celebrate the launch of the Alfa 159 Limited Edition, the Italian sporting marque is giving motorists the chance to win ready-to-race James Bond Quantum of Solace Scalextric sets featuring the Aston Martin DBS and the Alfa 159.Loaded with more than £3000 worth of gadgets, including lowered suspension, red Brembo brake callipers, sports dials with red background, black leather upholstery, Carbonio black metallic paint and darkened 19” spoke alloy wheels, the Alfa 159 Limited Edition is a new secret weapon for dealers across the country.
The eye-catching saloon which is limited to just 250 examples is powered by a 1.9 JTDM 150bhp diesel engine and costs £22,168 on the road. It will reach 62mph from rest in 9.2 seconds and 47mpg (official combined mpg figure).
For a chance to win a James Bond Quantum of Solace Scalextric set, motorists will need to test drive any new Alfa 159 and complete a form at their local Alfa Romeo dealership.
Renault launches Clio RenaultSport 197 Lux
Renault has the perfect solution for customers who like their hot hatch thrills with just a touch more refinement and extra comfort, with a new version of the much-acclaimed Clio Renaultsport 197, the ‘Lux’.
The new Lux version comes packed with extra features such as leather upholstery and automatic climate control, worth £2,000 as individual options, yet at £16,995, Lux costs just £1,000 more than the standard version.
In addition to the leather upholstery and climate control, the Lux boasts automatic headlamps, automatic wipers, cornering lights, extra tinted rear windows, a 60W radio MP3 CD player, Renaultsport carpet mats and satin chrome finish to the fascia air vents. Outside, the Lux can be identified by brushed aluminium ‘Raider’ alloy wheels and a satin chrome finish to the door mirrors and to the air extraction grilles in the front wings.
The Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux is available in a choice of Ultra Red, Racing Blue, Renault i.d. Glacier White (£150), metallic Deep Black (£375) or metallic Albi Blue (£375). Further optional equipment available are electrically folding door mirrors (£100), an electrically operated panoramic sunroof (£600), xenon headlamps (£550), Speedline wheels in either white or black (£100) or the acclaimed Cup chassis (£400).
Special Edition Jeep Patriot Unveiled
Adding a touch of class and luxury to a car that has already won numerous accolades the Jeep Patriot S-Limited is the latest offering from the Jeep brand.
Available with a 2.4-litre petrol engine, this special edition model boasts a series of exterior and interior improvements, including chrome grille surrounds, body coloured door handles and mirrors, rear parking sensor plus a special S-Limited badge and front and rear under-ride body-kit, all of which ensure it is a worthy addition to the Jeep Patriot range.
Federico Goretti, Managing Director of Chrysler UK, said: “The fuel-efficient Patriot has always appealed to customers that want a vehicle with Jeep’s legendary brand cachet and desirability, but who also demand comfort, practicality, value for money and high levels of safety equipment.
“The S-Limited is no exception and with its distinctive black paint and chrome styling it is one premium model that’s destined to stand out from the crowd.”
Interior improvements are achieved by the use of leather trimmed seats and leather and Alcantara® door panels, plus a leather covered centre armrest, gearstick and headrests.
Outside, the S-Limited badge in red and silver finish makes this special edition instantly recognisable whilst the Startech chrome grille highlights the vehicle’s unique character.
While the exclusive design cues make the model an attractive proposition, it is further enhanced by a long list of standard equipment including electric windows, CD/radio, side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes and ESP® with Electronic Roll Mitigation.
The Jeep Patriot S-Limited is limited to 100 vehicles in the UK and is priced at £19,810 including metallic paint.