19/01/2010
Jazz Best At Holding Value
The Honda Jazz is Britain's best car for retaining its value according to Parker's annual depreciation report which surveyed almost 300 model ranges.
As well as class-leading residual values, the latest Jazz – which went on sale in 2008 – offers many features of a bigger car such as load space, driving feel and high-spec equipment, but with the great fuel economy, low emissions and more affordable running costs of a small one.
"The latest version of the Honda Jazz picks up where the previous model left off as a very desirable used car," said Kieren Puffett, editor of Parker's.
"A combination of incredible flexibility for a vehicle of its size, the interior space of a much larger car and low running costs make it just as appealing to used car buyers as it does to those choosing new. It proved to be the safest investment on four wheels during 2009."
Residual values from CAP Monitor based on three years or 60,000 miles are: Jazz 1.2 S (90PS) 42%; Jazz 1.2 SE (90PS) 43%; Jazz 1.4 ES (100PS) manual 44%; Jazz 1.4 EX (100PS) manual 44%.
The Parker’s survey uses the value of cars, as if they were being sold privately, in good condition with 10,000 miles on the clock and compares this to their cost as new, 12 months earlier.
Small cars showed they are certainly the safest bet for depreciation, taking 35 of the top 40 places in the index.
(PR/GK)
As well as class-leading residual values, the latest Jazz – which went on sale in 2008 – offers many features of a bigger car such as load space, driving feel and high-spec equipment, but with the great fuel economy, low emissions and more affordable running costs of a small one.
"The latest version of the Honda Jazz picks up where the previous model left off as a very desirable used car," said Kieren Puffett, editor of Parker's.
"A combination of incredible flexibility for a vehicle of its size, the interior space of a much larger car and low running costs make it just as appealing to used car buyers as it does to those choosing new. It proved to be the safest investment on four wheels during 2009."
Residual values from CAP Monitor based on three years or 60,000 miles are: Jazz 1.2 S (90PS) 42%; Jazz 1.2 SE (90PS) 43%; Jazz 1.4 ES (100PS) manual 44%; Jazz 1.4 EX (100PS) manual 44%.
The Parker’s survey uses the value of cars, as if they were being sold privately, in good condition with 10,000 miles on the clock and compares this to their cost as new, 12 months earlier.
Small cars showed they are certainly the safest bet for depreciation, taking 35 of the top 40 places in the index.
(PR/GK)
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High Spec Jazz Si Launched
Honda (UK) has unveiled a sporty Si grade of its popular British-built supermini - the Jazz. The Jazz Si's enhanced looks and stylish extra features should appeal to younger drivers who want their car to stand out from the crowd. The Si option will be available across the Jazz model range – which first went on sale in 2008. The Si grade tops the 1.
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Honda (UK) has unveiled a sporty Si grade of its popular British-built supermini - the Jazz. The Jazz Si's enhanced looks and stylish extra features should appeal to younger drivers who want their car to stand out from the crowd. The Si option will be available across the Jazz model range – which first went on sale in 2008. The Si grade tops the 1.
10 March 2010
'Nearly-New' Car Value Rise
BCA’s Pulse report shows that average used car values rose marginally in February, increasing by under half a percent compared to January’s figure to £5,959. Average values rose in the fleet/lease and nearly-new sub-sectors, with values falling by just £10 in the part-exchange market.
'Nearly-New' Car Value Rise
BCA’s Pulse report shows that average used car values rose marginally in February, increasing by under half a percent compared to January’s figure to £5,959. Average values rose in the fleet/lease and nearly-new sub-sectors, with values falling by just £10 in the part-exchange market.
16 December 2009
Motor Finance Growth Cautiously Welcomed
New motor finance statistics have shown a strong demand from consumers for new cars, according to Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). But motor finance providers have remained cautious about the prospects for 2010 as the UK slowly recovers from recession.
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08 April 2010
Peugeot 207 New 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
The Peugeot 207 hatchback and SW now have extra “six appeal” with the introduction of a new 6-Speed manual gearbox and a new Euro 5 HDi diesel engine. The 207 Sport HDi 110 hatchback and SW Sport and Outdoor HDi 110 models are now replaced by new versions fitted with a new 6-speed manual gearbox and a more powerful HDi 112 bhp diesel engine.
Peugeot 207 New 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
The Peugeot 207 hatchback and SW now have extra “six appeal” with the introduction of a new 6-Speed manual gearbox and a new Euro 5 HDi diesel engine. The 207 Sport HDi 110 hatchback and SW Sport and Outdoor HDi 110 models are now replaced by new versions fitted with a new 6-speed manual gearbox and a more powerful HDi 112 bhp diesel engine.
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