Nice New Vauxhalls

There’s no vehicle that is more well-equipped to get you through the winter season than a 4×4. 4×4s offer great handling, response and grip which Is exactly what you need to get you through the wet and windy winter conditions. This article runs through five of the best 4×4s around!

Vauxhall Antara – The Vauxhall Antara is a stylish car that has a good quality cabin and plenty of space to cope with the needs of large families and all their luggage. It offers quite a sharp and responsive drive and is perhaps not as cheap as some of its rivals. Unfortunately there is only one engine available and it is not as performance-orientated as some other cars, at slow speeds it’s not too noisy in the cabin, but as you hit the motorway the cabin gets a bit louder.

Mazda CX-7 – The CX-7 has extremely sporty looks and has a more distinctive shape compared to the other cars in this list. There’s plenty of room in the cabin and as you’d expect with a Mazda it’s extremely well built and equipped with quality materials. However, this 4×4 isn’t going to suit the automatic fans as it doesn’t come with an automatic option. A down point when buying a 4×4 is tax rates – and this one’s high!

Toyota RAV4 – Most RAV4s have four-wheel drive which makes it extremely handy off-road. It’s strong and well-equipped. If you don’t like your 4×4s too big then this one won’t be for you as it’s slightly bigger than the others. This 4×4 is more about being practical than comfortable – it’s not the best ride!

Land Rover Discovery – You can’t really beat the Discovery, it gives you everything it says it will. There’s enough cabin space to fit seven passengers, and it’s comfortable and classy too. Although it’s expensive to buy and run you do really get what you pay for which is why the Discovery is one of the best 4×4s you can buy. From the cabin the driver will have great visibility, and there are also lots of nifty storage areas to hide all your junk!

Nissan X-Trail – It’s affordable, great for going off-road, and has a great image – it looks mean. It has great ‘body movement’s to cope with bumpy roads and is an enjoyable drive. In terms of practicality it has a big enough boot, it seats 5 passengers and has good visibility. What’s more it’s reliable – the diesel version is recommended by most in the automotive industry.

I hope this article helps you find your dream 4×4!

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The new, updated Vauxhall Astra will be launched at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show and images released by the manufacturer already have fans of the car drooling. After its initial debut at the Motor Show the Astra will be on general UK sale towards the end of the year.

One of the main selling points of the new Astra will be its increased cabin space. This mid-sized family car is often expected to carry up to five passengers in the average household so space is generally very important to buyers. The space within the body of the Astra has been increased and will deliver higher levels of comfort and space for both the driver and any front and back seat passengers.

The cabin of the Astra has also been given a more “premium” feel. Vauxhall have recognised that buyers are searching for value but also quality. The interior of the new Vauxhall Astra has elements of the Insignia and the wrap around instrument panel is particularly striking and well laid out. Vauxhall are aiming to raise the bar in the compact car class and early photos and press releases suggest they might just achieve this.

The popular outgoing Astra is still on sale, with prices starting from around £15,000 OTR. As with many new cars when a new model is set to be released dealers are keen to shift their existing stock, so shop around and haggle. You may grab yourself a real bargain. The current Astra is an impressive and successful car in its own right. It is available with a choice of engines in both petrol and diesel and boasts a five star NCAP crash test rating, so safety standards are high.

Vauxhall currently have a variety of deals in place for the Astra and all other models in their range. A popular deal available on the Astra currently is a zero percentage finance offer. The Government scrappage scheme could also save you a further £2000 if you have a car over 10 years old that you are willing to trade in against a new car.

Author Mark Woodcock is a Webmaster of a wide variety of online specialty shops including a very popular site on New and Used Vauxhall Cars. Visit http://www.vauxhallclick.co.uk today.