New Model Cars

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Mon 13 Jun 2005 23:51
New Model Cars - blue_haddock
Over the past few days i've seen a few new model cars and here are my thoughts.

New Passat - not really fussed either way, didn't really grab me but didn't make me want to grab the sick bucker.

Nissan Murano - I like it...... ALOT!

Suzuki Swift - Only a quick glimpse as one went the other way but it looked pretty enough.

Seat Toledo - Looked like the love child of an original Merc A Class and a Renault Vel Satis. Not a good combination.


Has anyone else seen anything new recently?
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Tue 14 Jun 2005 00:03
New Model Cars - Avant
Talking of new models, BH, you're a Toyota expert. I don't mean this question in any way offensively - just out of curiosity.

The new Corolla Verso seems to have a smaller glass area, particularly at the back, than the old model, without looking any more stylish (the old one looked fine). Reversing must be an act of faith.

I can see the point of facelifts in general of course, but why did Toyota make this particular change, which seems retrograde?
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Tue 14 Jun 2005 00:08
New Model Cars - blue_haddock
The smaller glass thing is affecting more and more cars - look at the Accord estate - i've seen more glass on a van!

It was much more than a facelift, old Verso was based on the older Corolla - new one based on current Corolla so a much better drive whilst being 7 seats as opposed to 5 seats like the old model.

I can't say i've had a problem with it in regards to reversing. If people like the car but have trouble reversing, it means i can charge them a nice little drop to fit parking sensors!
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Tue 14 Jun 2005 00:30
New Model Cars - Avant
Many thanks BH - you obviously sell a great many Toyotas! Fortunately I'm in a good position to resist as the Audi is only 15 months old, but I agree the Verso is a great car.

Perhaps the minimal-glass thing will come and go as fashions do. I agree that the SEAT Toledo is hideous - there is now a new Leon with even less glass, so little as to be dangerous.

Daughter loves her 1.3 Yaris by the way, and has 6 points on her licence to prove it!
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Tue 14 Jun 2005 12:00
New Model Cars - Adam {P}
I really, really like the Murano and I'm trying to stop myself because of what it is.

You can't argue with that burnt orangy type colour though!
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Adam
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Tue 14 Jun 2005 13:52
New Model Cars - expat
>You can't argue with that burnt orangy type colour though!
Nice to hear that orange is back. I haven't seen cars in it since the 1970's. Can we get it with tartan upholstery?
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