CAR TALK
URBAN CROSSOVER COUPE
Citroen has launched its new DS4, a cool urban crossover coupé that has already won awards for its interior design. The car will sell with five engines – HDi 110 and HDi 160 diesel and VTi 120, THP 155 and a new THP 200 petrol. A DS4 equipped with the THP 200 engine is capable of 0-62mph in under 8.5 seconds, yet is still good for 44.1mpg and pushes out just 149g/km of CO2.
SMARTER A1 FOR AUDI
Audi is introducing an even more fuel-efficient version of its A1 model. The A1 1.6 TDI is capable of 74mpg with emissions of just 99g/km CO2 thanks to an engine start-stop function, energy recuperation and optimisation of the fuel and engine management systems. Acceleration is 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds, and top speed is 120mph.
TECHY NEW YARIS
Toyota has released images of its third-generation Yaris with its new look – influenced by the little iQ. Designed to be small but “spacious inside” the car will sell with three engines – 1.0 and 1.33-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel – all are fuel efficient and clean. One of its momentous offerings is the “Touch and Go” 6.1 inch screen, which Toyota claims is a breakthrough in “connectivity”.