Barretts Honda's Jazz tops residuals tables.

Barretts Honda of Canterbury are pleased to announce that the Honda Jazz is Britain’s best car for retaining its value according to Parker’s annual depreciation report which surveyed almost 300 model ranges.

As well as class-leading residual values, the latest Jazz – which went on sale in 2008 – offers many features of a bigger car such as load space, driving feel and high-spec equipment, but with the great fuel economy, low emissions and more affordable running costs of a small one, making it ideal for car leasing and contract hire customers.

And the Japanese carmaker can afford to be pretty smug at the moment, with its newly-launched CR-V set to boost the residuals at the larger end of the Honda model line-up. The 2.2-litre ES, likely to be the most popular variant, has a residual value of 39.1 per cent based on 3 years or 60,000 miles. Its nearest competitor, the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Sport TDi, comes in at 38.9 per cent.

Residual Values
Residual values from CAP Monitor based on three years or 60,000 miles are:

• Jazz 1.2 S (90PS) 42%
• Jazz 1.2 SE (90PS) 43%
• Jazz 1.4 ES (100PS) manual 44%
• Jazz 1.4 EX (100PS) manual 44%

The Parker’s survey uses the value of cars, as if they were being sold privately, in good condition with 10,000 miles on the clock and compares this to their cost as new, 12 months earlier.

Small cars showed they are certainly the safest bet for depreciation, taking 35 of the top 40 places in the index.

The best performers of 2009

1. Honda Jazz (08 on) – £1379?2
2. Fiat 500 (08 on) – £1460?3
3. SEAT Ibiza (08 on) – £1552?4
4. Hyundai i10 (08 on) – £1650?5
5. Mazda 2 (07 on) – £1702?6
6. Kia Picanto (04 on) – £1760?7
7. VW Fox (06 on) – £1781?8
8. Suzuki Swift (05 on) – £1900?9
9. Toyota Aygo (05 on) – £2148?10
10. Mitsubishi i (07 on) – £2271

The biggest losers of 2009

1. Maybach 62 (03 on) – £127,526?2
2. Maybach 57 (03 on) – £115,253?3
3. Rolls-Royce Phantom (03 on) – £81,183?4
4. Bentley Arnage (98 on) – £66,040?5
5. Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (05 on) – £51,627?6
6. Mercedes-Benz SL Class AMG (02 on) – £51,381?7
7. Bentley Cont. Flying Spur (05 on) – £47,080?8
8. Aston Martin DBS (08 on) – £41,347?9
9. Bentley Continental GT Coupe – £40,110?10
10. Ferrari F 430 (05 on) – £37,188

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HONDA LAUNCHES SUPER GT RACER.

HONDA LAUNCHES SUPER GT RACER

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced the HSV-010 GT, which will compete in the GT500 class of the 2010 Super GT Series (managed and run by GTA Co., Ltd.).

The letters “HSV” stand for Honda Sports Velocity.

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Another award for BMW.

Broad Oak BMW are pleased to announce that the BMW Z4 2.5 sDrive 23i has scooped the open top award in thisyear's What Car? awards.

What Car? said, "If proof were needed that open-top cars aren’t just for posing in, then the BMW Z4 provides it."






The full What Car? result and review can be seen by following this link>>>  
 

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For more information on the BMW range and new BMW Technology please contact our Ashford BMW or Canterbury BMW dealerships.

Broad Oak Ashford BMW
01233 500555
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The Freelander 2 'White and Black'

THE FREELANDER 2 ‘WHITE & BLACK’ SPECIAL EDITIONS FOR 2010

The Freelander 2 ‘White & Black’ Special Editions are new entry-level additions to the Freelander 2 range for the 2010 model year, and will be on sale in January 2010, priced from £19,495 on-the-road.

The Special Editions are available in Alaska White and Santorini Black and both come with the Ebony cloth interior. They represent a lower entry price with a more generous specification and complement the new Freelander 2 Sport, also on sale at the start of next year.

The Freelander 2 ‘White & Black’ models feature the six-speed manual 2.2-litre diesel powertrain, complete with keyless starter button and Land Rover’s intelligent Stop/Start e_technology which delivers combined fuel economy of 42.2mpg. Privacy glass, 17” alloy wheels and load space cover are also standard.
John Edwards, Land Rover UK managing director said: “With a price less than £20,000 and the economical yet powerful diesel engine featuring intelligent Stop/Start technology, the Freelander 2 ‘White & Black’ Special Editions represent exceptional value for money in the compact SUV sector.  Couple this with the vehicle’s enhanced styling and specification, the ‘Special Editions’ not only offer the Freelander 2’s trademark ever-ready versatility, but are pleasing to the pocket and to the discerning eye.” 

The Freelander 2 is Land Rover’s best-selling model, with over 44,000 sold in the UK since launch in 2006.  Sales so far for 2009 represent a 16% share of the sector.

For more information on any of the 2010 models or to book a test drive call your local Land Rover dealership.

Barretts of Ashford – Tel: 01233 506070
Barretts of Canterbury – Tel: 01227 475475

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What Car? 4x4 winner

What Car? Car of the Year awards 2010 - 4x4 winner

The winner
Land Rover Discovery 3.0 TDV6 XS
List price £41,375
Target price £38,866

Buyers might be deserting full-size 4x4s in favour of smaller, more affordable alternatives, but for those who still want the full-flavour version, we reckon there’s only one option – the Land Rover Discovery.

We named the Discovery as our overall Car of the Year back in 2005, but its brilliance remains undimmed. In fact, thanks to a recent comprehensive update, the Discovery is shining brighter than ever. Every area of the car has been improved. Inside and out, there’s a slick new look, although the Disco’s rugged charm hasn’t been diluted.

The brilliant new 3.0-litre diesel engine has given the Discovery a major boost: it’s much stronger than the 2.7 it replaces, yet is 2.7mpg more fuel efficient. Some subtle improvements have made the Discovery even better to drive, too – the ride is as cosseting as ever, but the car is a bit more nimble on twisty roads.

What hasn’t changed is the Discovery’s incredible practicality: thanks to its roomy cabin and versatile seven-seat layout, it’s perfect for big family trips.

It’s the Discovery’s ability to excel at so many different roles that makes it so appealing. As well as offering executive car comfort and MPV practicality, it’s still a real go-anywhere off-roader. Thanks to lots of ground clearance, hill descent control and Land Rover’s clever Terrain Response system, you can be sure that the Discovery will get you where you want to go without a fuss.

At more than £41,000, our chosen XS model isn’t cheap, but many rivals cost more and it comes with everything you’ll need as standard, including leather seats, sat-nav and parking sensors. When you consider that the Discovery is so many great cars in one, it’s a bargain.

For your chance to test drive the “What Car? Best 4 X4 of 2010” contact your local Land Rover dealer

Barretts of Ashford – Tel: 01233 506070
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The Freelander 2 Sport For 2010

Introducing the Freelander 2 Sport, which goes on sale in the UK in January 2010. 

In showrooms early next year, the Freelander 2 Sport will be available with two derivatives and two colours – Santorini Black and Lago Grey.  Both will feature exclusive 19" limited edition diamond-turned alloy-wheels, a unique two-tone interior together with a rear spoiler, colour-keyed exterior trim and matching door handles and mirror casings.  

There is a standard model available in both Black and Lago Grey with cloth interior and one with a sports styling pack available only in Lago Grey.

A unique two-tone interior is introduced on both derivatives, in contrasting Ebony and Storm. The derivative featuring the sports styling pack will offer a leather interior and the standard version with a cloth/leather interior.  The sporty theme continues through the cabin, with an Ebony-coloured centre-console and lower fascia complemented with two-tone door casings.

The Sport emblem is embossed on the front and outer rear seat head restraints, with Storm coloured stitching on all seats and unique Ebony interior carpet mats with contrast piping feature throughout. 

The Freelander 2 Sport is available with the powerful and economical 2.2-litre TD4 diesel power unit. The manual diesel comes with Stop/Start technology delivering an 8% improvement on CO2 emissions compared to the previous manual diesel Freelander 2 (from 194g/km to 179g/km) and fuel consumption is reduced (from 37.7 to 42.2mpg – an improvement of 4.5mpg).

John Edwards, managing director, Land Rover UK said: "With its dynamic styling, the Freelander 2 Sport allows you to combine sporting characteristics with all the sustainability and driveability benefits of the intelligent Stop/Start technology."

The Freelander 2 Sport goes on sale in January 2010, priced from £26,695 on-the-road.

For more information on any of the 2010 models or to book a test drive call your local Land Rover Dealership

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Get a grip this winter in Britain's most reliable 4x4 from Barretts Honda.

The Honda CR-V recently topped the charts for reliability with one of Britain's largest warranty companies.

To celebrate Barretts Honda of Canterbury in Kent are offering 0% APR financing or 3 years free servicing on new Honda CR-V.

However if you choose your new CR-V before the end of January 2010 and you will receive both!

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Pilgrims Hospices - Tri Hospice Cycle Challenge.

On Sunday 9th May 2010, east Kent will be whirring with the sound of wind through spokes as cyclists who like a personal challenge and a healthy day out raise money for Pilgrims Hospices. 



The ride is aimed at all cyclists, but especially those looking for a personal cycling challenge who possibly haven't cycled 70 miles before. 


The Barretts Group are pleased to support this event and will be assisting with the organisation. Best of all Barretts staff will also be joining the cycle ride and raising money for the charity.


For more details please visit the event page on the Pilgrims Hospice website where you can download a sponsorship form and register.


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