Special Cars

Starting Price: N5.9Mill FOR Suzuki Motors Limited, a subsidiary of C&I Leasing Plc, the re-launch of 2013 Grand Vitara into the Nigerian market was a statement to show it can compete favourably within the SUV segment. Specifically, the company said the coming of the new Grand Vitara was an attempt to shore up its market share value in the nation’s auto industry. At the formal launching of the model in Lagos, the company said the 2013 Grand Vitara has been revamped with a freshened front fascia and grille. Acting Managing Director, Suzuki Motors Limited, Maureen Ogbonna, in her speech said the compact SUV segment has undergone huge leaps in terms of quality and refinement over the past few years. She said the new Grand Vitara now has strength because it boasts a generous standard features list, one that includes amenities — such as Bluetooth, automatic climate control and a navigation system — that are optional extras on rival models. According to her, the bluetooth is now stan...

Chrysler’s facelifted for the 2011 model year Town & Country has arrived in Britain as the revised Grand Voyager. Different name aside, the UK market model features the same styling revisions as its American counterpart, including a redesigned nose, LED tail lamps, new rear bumper and revised tailgate on the outside, and a restyled dashboard and steering wheel on the inside. However, instead of the new 283HP 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, the Grand Voyager is offered exclusively with 2.8-litre CRD diesel engine producing 161bhp at 3800rpm and 265lb ft of torque. The diesel unit gives the people carrier a 0-62mph (100km/h) time of 12.8 seconds and a top speed of 115mph (187km/h), while returning a combined fuel economy of 33.6mpg UK (28mpg US) with a CO2 figure of 222g/km. For the 2011 model year, the Grand Voyager will be offered in three trim levels LX (£27,995), Touring (£29,995) and Limited (£35,995). The entry LX model benefits from new leather wrapped steering w...