Car Barn Sport

Car Barn Sport

CARBARN | Mercedes-Benz C-Class UK Version (2012) | The front bumper has more expressive and dynamic contours, with the front being aligned with expression of the brand new design. The air central upwardly open V-shaped, forming a base unit for the visual radiator grille. Pronounced side sections extending from the V form of sports in the center of the bumper. Further under the headlights, these sections blend lines of action along the sidewalls of vehicles, which connects with the front sides. The edge area of the radiator grille and headlamp emphasizes the V-shaped front section of the more strongly than before. Together with the newly designed headlamps, which gives the front a more resolute impression. The halogen lamps are arranged in its classical form, beam on the low beam, high off on the inside and indicators arranged in order, at the outer corner formed with the front wing. If the optional bi-xenon headlamps with Intelligent Light System (ILS) are specified, the impression of depth is enhanced by a row of lighting modules.

The light distinctive positions with a C-shaped design stresses night. A visual basis of the headlamp in the lower section is formed by a horizontal indicator unit broadband LED. The horizontal LED daytime running lights on the bumper also make Mercedes-Benz C-Class unmistakable from a distance. This change is particularly evident in the course of more steeply rising side of the light catching edges toward the rear lights. A light-catching continuous contour in the upper end of the rear bumper to flanks extends to connect with the rear end side to underline sportiness posterior aspect. In the latter model, the rear lights are even more tightly integrated in the rear section by a lens of continuous coverage. The rear lights recognition factor has a particularly high in the dark. The instrument panel and a discreet light-catching contour continue in the front passenger side, while the central, trapezoidal air intakes and round openings abroad are highlighted in detail by galvanized trim. This extends from the compressed air through openings in the front passenger side air vent to outside, while the lower edge of upper panel section remains in belt lines of the door panels with a new grain surface. The control panel of the unit of information and communication of new generation has keys with inserts high-gloss surface.

Air flowing through the front grille to cool the engine usually accounts for up to eight per cent of total vehicle air drag. To reduce this effect, a shutter in the lower front grille automatically closes to prevent air entering and causing turbulence. For cold starts, an additional advantage is a faster engine warm-up, which also helps reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Whenever the engine needs air for cooling, the shutter opens automatically. These changes help the new Insignia ecoFLEX (120/140PS) achieve class-leading CO2 emissions of 99g/km and 76.3mpg on the combined cycle. Or put another way, an ecoFLEX driver could travel from London to Budapest on one tank of fuel! Source: Department of Transport鈥檚 UK Travel Survey 2012 and based on a combined 76.3mpg for an ecoFLEX model fitted with 2.0 CDTi 99g/km engine. The new Insignia range鈥檚 powertrain line-up has been broadened still further with the addition of an all-new petrol engine and new derivatives of the existing 2.0 CDTi unit. Across the New Insignia range, there have been improvements including dampers, roll-bars and steering, which result in improved noise and vibration behaviour and even higher levels of comfort.

Completely new suspension control arms and carrier housings were built into the axle architecture to improve driving comfort. Electronic Power Steering (EPS) is standard in all but the VXR models and has been reprogrammed for improved feel. Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) levels have also been reduced for enhanced occupant comfort. Vauxhall鈥檚 FlexRide adaptive damping chassis system, with its real-time driving style recognition, is also used in the new Insignia. This innovative chassis networks all driving dynamics systems and features electronic damper adjustment, as well as speed-dependent power steering. The driver can choose between three driving modes: Standard for driving comfort, Tour for an even softer, more comfortable drive, and Sport for a more direct, sporty driving experience. The New Insignia range comprises eight trim levels starting with Design, and going up to Elite. There are also two trims - Energy and Limited Edition - which package generous equipment levels popular with retail buyers. And a further two trims - Design and Tech Line - that package comprehensive levels of equipment for company car drivers.

The New Insignia range offers big savings over key competitors for company car drivers. 鈥楾he New Insignia family not only offers refreshed styling, new engines and cutting-edge infotainment, but also big savings for company car drivers,鈥?said James Taylor, Vauxhall鈥檚 Fleet Sales Director. Pricing for the New Insignia starts at 拢16,279 for the Design and goes up to 拢29,329 for the top-of-the-range Elite model. Full pricing and range details can be found in the price guide in this press kit. The new Insignia features cutting-edge infotainment with many existing features radically simplified over the outgoing model. Vauxhall technicians set three developmental criteria when working on the new Insignia鈥檚 infotainment offering safety, simple operation and personalisation. Most importantly, any infotainment must offer maximum safety for driver and passengers, with the lowest-possible distraction from road traffic. The system also had to be clear and simple to operate and drivers and passengers had to be able to individualise it to their personal tastes.