A round up of the week’s new car launches in bite-size chunks.
News this week from from Citroën, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Renault, Suzuki, Toyota and Volkswagen.

3 January 2012

Citroën launches the C3 Picasso Code limited edition

Citroën C3 Picasso Code limited edition

  • Based on the current VTR+ HDi 90 model, in a choice of four body colours.
  • Special features include red or white accented 17” Clover alloy wheels, chrome lower bumper inserts, black bodywork accents, roof bars and carpet mats.
  • Available immediately and priced at £15,695.

 

Mitsubishi launches the Shogun Black limited edition

Mitsubishi Shogun Black limited edition

  • Based on the current SG4 3.2 DI-D long wheelbase model, in a choice of six body colours.
  • Black theme includes roof, rear spoiler, door mirrors, grille, headlamp surrounds and 20” alloy wheels.
  • Available immediately and priced at £41,999.

 

4 January 2012

Volkswagen announces UK prices for the new CC

New Volkswagen CC

New Volkswagen CC

  • Facelifted 4-door coupé replaces previous Passat CC, with new nose and tail designs.
  • Standard equipment includes touchscreen satnav, DAB digital radio, iPod and Bluetooth connectivity, 17” alloy wheels and dual-zone climate control. 
  • Engine line up includes 1.8 TSI petrol (160PS), 2.0 TSI petrol (210PS), 2.0 TDI diesel (140PS/170PS), all with manual and DSG gearboxes.
  • Available to order now, with deliveries due 16 April, priced from £24,200 to £30,100.

 

5 January 2012

Citroën reveals facelifted C1

New Citroën C1

New Citroën C1

  • New frontal styling includes deeper front bumper, restyled grille and LED day running lights.
  • 1.0-litre engine now produces 99g/km of CO2and a claimed combined fuel consumption cycle of 65.7mpg.
  • Available from April 2012 with UK specifications being finalised.

 

Peugeot reveals facelifted 107

New Peugeot 107

New Peugeot 107

  • New frontal styling includes deeper front bumper, restyled grille and LED day running lights.
  • Access, Active and Allure trim levels. 
  • 1.0-litre engine now produces 99g/km of CO2 and a claimed combined fuel consumption cycle of 65.7mpg.
  • Available from February 2012 priced from £7,995.

 

Renault reveals facelifted Mégane range

New Renault Mégane Hatch

New Mégane RenaultSport 265

New Renault Mégane Sport Tourer

  • Revised frontal styling with gloss black and chrome decoration, revised headlights and LED day running lights.
  • New engine range with 1.2 TCe 115, 1.5 dCi 110 and 1.6 dCi 130, all with Stop & Start technology; dCi 110 emits just 90g/km CO2and a claimed combined fuel consumption cycle of 80.7mpg.
  • Raft of new technology including Visio System automatically switching between dipped and full beam headlights.
  • Available from March 2012 with UK specifications being finalised.

 

Suzuki launches the Grand Vitara SZ-T limited edition

Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ-T limited edition

  • Based on the current 5-door 1.9DDiS model, in a choice of four body colours.
  • Special features include new front grille, unique design of 18” alloy wheels, special seat trim, silver roof rails and side vents and a tailgate-mounted spare wheel.
  • Available immediately and priced at £22,315 and limited to 500 units.

 

Toyota reveals facelifted Aygo

New Toyota AygoNew Toyota Aygo

  • New frontal styling mimicking that of the bigger Yaris, which includes wide front grille and LED day running lights.
  • 1.0-litre engine now produces 99g/km of CO2and a claimed combined fuel consumption cycle of 65.7mpg.
  • Available from March 2012 with UK specifications being finalised.