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Newsletter Issue #21
3rd April 2009
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New arrivals (April)

Volkswagen Golf (Mark 6)
Volkswagen Group (SG) has spent S$5 million on expanding and refurbishing their showroom to coincide with the launch of their biggest selling model, the new Golf (Mark 6). New found levels of refinement and quality are among highlights.


Audi Q5
The new Audi Q5 was launched in Kuala Lumpur. Fridae AutoClub was treated to an off-roading experience in the Q5. Beautifully crafted interior and sleek proportions will win many hearts over.


Alfa Romeo Mito
The much awaited return of Alfa Romeo into this segment since the Alfa Sud. The Mito is loaded with interior gadgets and is powered by a lusty 1.4 litre turbo-charged engine. This year will be a bad year to be a Mini dealer.



This Week's Auto Feature

 Feisty mini: Ford Fiesta
Dramatic appearance and fancy new interior gimmicks; Ford’s new Fiesta shakes up the supermini segment.

Read more here.
Other worthy superminis

Character: Toyota Yaris
 The Toyota Yaris has stood well to the test of time since it's launch in 2005. Will be due for some updates this year. Centre mounted dash remains relevant and refreshing.

Eco: Mazda2
 Mazda showed the world the easiest way to curb the rot on the environment by shedding 120 kg of lard off the kerb weight of the vehichle. Sharp to drive and to look at as well.

 

Quality: VW Polo
Volkswagen says the new Polo will get the Golf's new nose and some of it's on-road character. The Polo will lead the supermini segment for interior quality.

Refinement: Opel Corsa
 One of GM's best sensible car is the Opel Corsa, comes with class leading high speed stabilty. A quick re-badge for the American market could be well received.

Premium minis

The 2010 Audi A1 is the car that's causing sleepless nights for BMW and Mercedes Benz. Audi's ambitious plans to achieve 1.5 million units sales a year hinges very heavily on this car. Drawing on partner, Volkswagen's small car platform, the Audi A1 will be relatively cheap to build. Audi promises that this car will drive as well as any Audi and will offer all the specs a modern premium car is expected to have. Would this be a step too far for Audi before it hurts the "premium" status?

 


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