Mazda2

Mazda will premiere the updated Mazda2 at this years Paris Motor Show plus two other updated models, the all-new Mazda5 people carrier and a new diesel engine for the Mazda3. The Mazda2 was voted World car of the Year in 2008 and gets a new front styling with Mazda’s unique family face, upgraded interior, chassis, Euro V compliant powertrain line-up and an automatic transmission is also introduced.

Mazda3

The all-new Mazda5 C-MAV seven seater people carrier gets the new, more economical,  MZ-CD 1.6 115PS diesel engine which reduces CO2 emissions by 15%, when compared to the 2.0-litre diesel. There is also an eye-catching design, new lightweight 6-speed transmission and enhanced Karakuri interior flexibility, plus sliding rear doors. The Mazda3 also gets the new MZ-CD 1.6 diesel engine offering 6PS more maximum power, 117g/km CO2 emissions and the 6-speed manual transmission as well. Mazda business car leasing prices on all the new models will be loaded as soon as they become available.

All-new VW Sharan

Volkswagen has launched their all-new Sharan people carrier making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The new vehicle is based on a completely new platform and now features twin sliding doors and a seven seat configuration. It is also 220mm longer than the old model and is also wider and lower, yet the weight has only increased by 30kg.

The access to the rear seats is via a large pair of sliding doors, which can be specified with electric motors to operate automatically if required. The centre row also has three individual seats that can be easily moved back and forth or just folded to create a flat loadspace.

All-new Volkswagen Sharan

The all-new Sharan is powered by a range of four petrol TSI and TDI diesel units linked to a six-speed manual or DSG (auto) gearboxes.

The entry level petrol model is the 1.4-litre TSI developing 150PS which returns 38.1 mpg and has a CO2 emissions of 172g/km. The 2.0-litre petrol model (mated to the DSG gearbox) develops 200PS and returns 32.8 mpg and has a CO2 figure of 201g/km.

The diesel range will probably be the popular option with company car drivers, with the 2.0-litre TDI 140PS returning 52.3 mpg while emitting only 143g/km. The 170PS 2.0-litre diesel returns 49.5 mpg and emits 152g/km of CO2. All models, except the 200PS model, come with Stop-Start and regenerative braking technology as standard.

The new Sharan will also offer for the first time, Adaptive Chassis Control offering you three driving experiences; normal, comfort and sport and in addition will also have Park Assist as an option. It will go on sale later in 2010 when full prices and all vehicle specifications will be announced.

New S-MAX

Ford has given both the S-MAX and their Galaxy people carrier, a new look for 2010 and both models have been unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show. The 2010 S-MAX and Galaxy are also the first cars to come with Ford’s new 2.0-litre 203PS EcoBoost petrol engine which joins the 115PS and 163PS 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engines, plus an updated 140PS is due in the UK, later in the year.

The original S-MAX was launched in 2006 and is known as a sporty, high quality and well-equipped crossover vehicle. The new model gets a strong sculptured bonnet and all-new front fascia with distinctive LED daytime running lights on high series models.

The Galaxy also features a new re-designed front with a bolder, lower grill with subtle chrome inserts. Titanium and Titanium X models are differentiated further with chrome bars in the upper grill. The roof also gets integrated silver rails for cross bars and at the rear new LED lights and body coloured lower fascia are standard equipment.

New 2010 Galaxy