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Feb
18
Written by:
Martin Ward
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
BMW – The 5 Series Gran Turismo concept car will make its public debut at this years Geneva motor show.
 FIAT – The 500C, the Cabriolet version of the 500, will make its debut at the Geneva motor show in March. It is expected to be launched throughout Europe in the spring, available with the same choice of engines as the Hatchback.
LEXUS – The IS 220d will benefit from a reduction in Co2 emissions from 163g/km to 148g/km. First deliveries with the lower Co2 will commence in March.
 PORSCHE – Has confirmed the Panamera four door Gran Turismo will go on sale on 12th September. It is powered by a 4.8 litre V8 petrol engine that produces 400bhp and goes from 0-62mh in 5.4 seconds. A 6 speed manual gearbox will come as standard and a Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double clutch automatic gearbox will be available as an option. Prices and specification will be confirmed closer to its on sale date.
SAAB – Will show the 9-3X Sports Wagon at this years Geneva motor show. It has a higher stance than the 9-3 and has an advanced XWD system. It will be available with either a 2.0 litre turbo petrol engine that produces 210hp or a 1.9 litre TTiD diesel 180hp. No prices, specification or on sale dates have yet been released.
 SEAT – Has released photographs of the Estate version of the Exeo which will be available later this year. It will be called the Exeo ST and will have four trim levels: S, SE, Sport and SE Lux. First customer deliveries of the Exeo Saloon are due in a few weeks. Orders open for the ST on 2nd April.
VAUXHALL – Has announced prices for limited versions of the VXR8. There is a Bathurst Edition and Bathurst S Edition. The Bathurst produces 431hp and is priced at £37,995 and the S version produces 560hp and is priced at £44,995.
VOLVO – Are launching an additional model in the C70 range. The C70 Ice White is based on the S model but has additional standard features such as Calcite leather upholstery. The Ice White is priced at £24,495, which is £500 less than the C70 2.0d S model.
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