VW ID. Vizzion Concept previews estate due in 2021 The all electric estate has a range of more than 360 miles Volkswagen has presented its latest pure-electric model to join the ID. sub-brand – the ID. Vizzion Concept. The estate previews a model that will go into production in 2021, with a range of 367 miles on a single charge. Powered by an 82 kWh battery. the ID. Vizzion Concept features comes in either a 275hp rear-wheel drive configuration, or 335hp all-wheel drive set-up. The latter will complete the 0-62mph time in 5.4 seconds. Charging can be carried out at 150 kW on CCS DC charge points, for a charge to 80% in around half an hour. The aerodynamic estate has been designed to be as efficient as possible, improving range. Similar proportions to the Passat see VW pitching ID. models alongside core existing products. Where the ID.3 is similar in shape to the Golf, the production version of the ID. Vizzion Concept will sit in the class above. Smart Climate is introduced, with users able to use intuitive voice controls such as ‘cool quickly’, ‘warm feet’, or ‘defrost windscreen’, on top of more traditional controls through the large central touchscreen. Drivers also get an augmented reality head-up display. Materials used are sustainable, with AppleSkin featuring – an artificial leather containing an amount of residue material from apple juice production.
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New Subaru Levorg revealed as ‘grand touring’ estate
The new car has been designed to showcase bolder styling that reflects the latest version of Subaru’s ‘Dynamic x Solid’ design language, with the firm claiming that it “has been developed as a symbolic model of the new generation of Subaru”. The Levorg Prototype is fitted with the latest version of the the firm’s direct injection boxer powerplant. The engine has been developed to showcase lean-burn technology, which Subaru claims balances acceleration and environmental performance, while also offering strong torque. The firm has yet to reveal any performance figures. The new Levorg utilises a full inner frame construction chassis, which is designed for maximum body rigidity. The machine also features the latest version of Subaru’s EyeSight driver assistance system, which utilises a new wide-angle stereo camera and four radar systems, along with information gathered from high-definition mapping. That allows for systems such as pre-collision braking, automatic speed adjustment heading into corners and hands-free driving in heavy traffic. The car also offers a range of connected services, the first time they have been offered on a Subaru model in Japan. Subaru has given no information on when the new Levorg will be launched in markets beyond Japan. The first generation model went on sale in 2014 in Japan, and was launched in European markets the following
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Best lease deals of the week: Estate cars
Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s estate cars: 1. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI SE Technology £192 per month, £1153 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Any estate with a boot larger than 600 litres and a seats-down load space of more than 1700 litres gets our vote. The Octavia has both and is great value, being well built and equipped, and good to drive. 2. Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR SE Technology £252 per month, £1512 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year With the rear seats folded, the Octavia’s larger brother has almost 2000 litres of load space. It’s the biggest estate on the market but, unlike the type with a house and acres of land, it’s not priced like it. 3. Mercedes-Benz E220d SE Auto £410 per month, £2459 deposit, 36 months, 10,000 miles per year It can’t beat the load space of the Superb estate but it is nevertheless a great all-round wagon that oozes style and class. Beautifully built, comfortable and economical, it seems a shame to use it as it’s intended. 4. Volkswagen Passat 1.5 TSI EVO GT (Panoramic roof) £244 per month, £1462 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year It has only a few litres more space than the Octavia, so why choose it? Because it blends practicality with sophistication like no other in its class. Meanwhile, true to Passat tradition, the rear cabin is extremely roomy. 5. Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Zetec £213 per month, £1280 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The Focus is the best-handling family wagon, period. Add a decent ride, good passenger room, a large-ish boot (575 litres seats up, 1620 seats down) and smart design features, and you’ve an estate for all reasons. 6. Dacia Logan MCV 1.0 SCE Comfort £173 per month. £1037 deposit, 36 months, 8000 miles per year The Logan MCV earns its place here simply because it’s the cheapest. It doesn’t quite have 1600 litres of load space but it’s not far off. In any case, its boxy design means you can pack it to the rafters. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
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